Inspiration
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The Surprising Power of Smell
🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the narrated version of this post. I recently had a moment of unexpected nostalgia when I brewed my first cup of hojicha (toasted green tea) in a long time. The moment the steam rose from… Continue reading
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Your Gut Has a Clock, Too
The other morning, I woke up at 4 a.m. for some reason. Let’s say that’s not my usual. I lay awake for a while, thinking I might fall back asleep, but eventually got up, made tea, and even went for… Continue reading
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Natural Movement is a Nutrient
Over the past few years, my movement habits quietly fell apart. A couple of frozen shoulders, some housing instability, and long stretches of intense desert heat—factors beyond my control—made it hard to stay active. And the truth is, getting out… Continue reading
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Be Mindful. Be Mindless.
Being mindful is a way to slow down and connect to one’s surroundings and values as one goes about one’s day. I’m sure you’ve all heard of mindfulness practice. But have you heard of using mindlessness to your advantage? That’s… Continue reading
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Siloed Thinking Can Keep You Stuck
One of the easiest traps to fall into when trying to improve your health is thinking of everything in isolation. You want more energy, so you reach for more caffeine. To support your liver, you drink a specific tea. You… Continue reading
Choose to Bloom 