Change is the only constant. Whether change arises in our circumstances, beliefs, our health, or something within or beyond our control, one thing is certain. Change can be incredibly uncomfortable. When we feel the tide changing, we can cling for dear life, grasping...
Savor the Magic of Summer: Hibiscus Syrup
As the sun warms our days and we savor these moments of late summer, nature offers us respite in the hibiscus flower. With its vibrant petals and tart essence, hibiscus isn't just appealing to the eyes—it's a treasure trove of flavor and wellness waiting to be...
Seasonal Living Under the Chaos of Capitalism
The earth's rhythms ebb and flow, yet the pace and structure of modern life often leave us feeling disconnected from nature's cycles. The busy hustle can make living seasonally feel like yet another thing to cram into our overstuffed calendars. But what if embracing...
7 Tips for Surviving SAD in a COVID Winter
If you don’t know what SAD is or have never experienced it, it stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder. It’s a type of depression that affects individuals seasonally, generally during the winter months. It is very common. Many people experience symptoms between...
Full Moon Release Ritual
TW: domestic violence, suicide, death The week leading up to the powerful Pisces Full Moon on Friday, September 13th was intense for me, to say the least. On Monday of that week, 9/9, I turned 28. A milestone that I truly never imagined myself at, which...
Self • ish
(of a person, action, or motive) lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. ...no, it's not *really* a bad thing. Sometimes our biggest lessons come through situations that are extremely unpleasant at the time. In a...
Sprout it Out
Why Sprouts? Sprouting grains & seeds... breaks down phytic acid to increase availability of nutrientsis highly nutritious even when compared to full grown (broccoli sprout vs. head of broccoli)breaks down starches to ease digestionmakes a delicious addition to...
Full Moon.
The Snow Moon of February 2019 has come and gone, but in the spirit of better late than never, I'll be sharing the Spirulina Bath Bomb that's become high on my list of ways to indulge in some simple luxury. My favorite thing about this treat is that I found all the...
Vision.
My vision for Seeds & Spells is an evolving one. As a recovering perfectionist, unleashing something that isn't quite complete is probably one of the harder things I've ever done. I keep reminding myself that if I don't start somewhere, it's likely I'll never...
Mission.
First and foremost, my motivation here is not to claim I'm an expert in anything. Simply to be a fellow student in life, to share those things that I believe are medicine, and to create a place for sharing pieces of our human experience. There will be parts of my...