Not what you would have imagined, rain gardens are an excellent way to conserve water, and stave off water pollution…
When I first heard the term, I imagined a scene from a tropical jungle – lush plants, drenched in the rain, giving off aromatic humid vapors. The reality, well, is far more real.
So what is a rain garden?
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Mother Earth provides medicine for all forms of healing, helping in many aspects of our overall well-being. Her medicines are strong and they heal our minds, bodies, and spirits.
Psychiatric Disorders such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder and phobic conditions can be treated naturally just as any physical ailment or disorder can. Mother Earth’s medicine is amazing in that way.
The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity. Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto). And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutionary paths. Tun
Fruit Butter is not just delicious but it’s actually a little easier to make than jelly. The difference between a fruit butter and a jelly is jelly is made using fruit juice and sugars whereas a butter uses the actual pulp from the fruits, cooking them down into a spread.
There are both pros and cons when it comes to making fruit butter instead of jelly.
Pros
Can be made in large quantities.
Not as delicate as jelly: with jelly your timing has to be perfect in order to achieve the actual gel.
Winter is coming, and in Ayurveda that means the season of Vata – light, airy, and dry, among other things. There is a propensity for individuals, particularly those experiencing a Vata imbalance, to feel ungrounded. As the seasons change, here are some good general rules to follow, especially if you are someone who’s prone to a Vata imbalance:
Average Cost In U.S. and Midwest Region
$2.13 per fruit
Time to Reach Maturity: 12– 36 months
Scraps to Garden:
with potting soil, covering the seeds about 1/4 inch deep
Do you ever have trouble planning out meals and pairing foods? I know I do! In an effort to make that planning a little easier, I put together some of my recipes into a full day eating plan for vegan meals! Whether you’re cooking for one, two or maybe a few more, these meal ideas will help you prepare a winning combination every time.
Hold the ground, that’s what I tell myself. Hold the ground. I’ve been telling myself this for the past few months. The term tree hugger has an entirely new meaning for me. Lately, I find myself clutching trees, holding trees, and hugging trees to anchor myself to the earth. Knowing how to work with the first chakra--also known as the root chakra--is essential to feeling grounded and confident in our ability to fulfill our potential. Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra is a powerful circle of energy that gives us a sense of well-being and safety.
Hand mudras are traditionally used in various spiritual practices as a means to direct our flow of Prana (vital energy) and connect the body, breath and mind to the divine energy source. In Ashtanga Yoga, they are used in connection with meditation practices and during puja, an act of reverence towards the divine often through song, prayer or ritual. The word “mudra” itself means “seal” or “lock” and they are distinct postures and practices used to aid in withdrawing the mind and senses.