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Spring Into Wellbeing. The Vernal Equinox marks the beginning of Spring. It is a time of awakening and renewal, when we are reminded that light and life will always return to Earth after periods of darkness. And represents fresh possibilities as we emerge from Winter’s hibernation with a renewed sense of wonder and enthusiasm. Enjoy the Wonder Wisdom Words’ Spring Playlist. Restorative recommendations for regeneration.

Rise With The Sun. To surely get your Spring energy flowing, bring along a yoga mat and welcome the new day with a Sun salutation.
Create An Altar. This is the season when buds pop out of the ground and bloom on branches. Collect a few as symbols of new beginnings, and use them to adorn an altar to prepare your space for Spring rituals.
Welcome Meditation. While sitting at your altar, light a candle, burn a sage smudge stick. As an easy alternative, open up your windows and allow the crisp Spring air to flow through your meditation space. Then, take a moment to reflect on the passing of the Winter season. Cultivate gratitude for the existing beauty in your life. Breathe deep and visualize all the joy that is coming this Spring. Meditation restores equilibrium.
Set Intentions. Spring Equinox is all about looking towards the future. Take a piece of paper and write out your intentions for the season. Will you do the traditional Spring Clean, start sewing seeds or planting bulbs? Write down your personal goals, whether they be huge course-shifting changes or small daily actions that bring you pleasure, like reading a book or attending to self care.
Embrace Practical Magic. Take care of the basics, such as housekeeping, exercise, food planning, and healthy living. Open the windowns and sing or chant while doing chores to raise the energy vibration and bring positive vibes into your home.
Find A Project. Begin or bless a new project with a fresh start. The day you begin, plant seeds in a small container. Nurture the seedlings as you pursue your project. Whether you have access to a garden or windowsill, planting seeds is a wonderful way to connect with the life-affirming magic of Spring.
Conduct An Energy Clearing. Do a ritual sweeping of every room in your house, brushing away all the staleness. Sweep, always, in the direction of your door, then out the door. Next, restore balance to your home by clearing your closets and junk drawers. Give away or sell anything that feels like extra weight.
Let Go. If there’s an area of your life where you’d like to press control-alt-delete, know that you can always do so. If it helps, repeat these words: I can always begin again.

Spring Season Salutations. Quote By Pioneering 20th Century Biologist, Conservationist and Natural History Writer Rachel Carson, who is credited with sparking the modern global environmental movement with her groundbreaking and thought-provoking book Silent Spring, and for crafting an equally timeless and timely cultural message, in the posthumously published The Sense of Wonder. Books that endure as magnificent manifestos for the vibrant curiosity with which we are all born, and risk losing if we imperceptibly slip into apathy and resignation. Above all, she reminds us that the faculty for wonder is our most precious natural resource and our greatest responsibility to conserve.

L.L. Bean Iconic Wares. When the world feels uncertain and unsteady, essential L.L.Bean wares will keep you grounded and sharp, ready for whatever New England Spring weather throws at you, and also stand the test of time for years to come. Consider a covetable classic Camel Chamois Shirt. Brushed cotton. Quality. Warm. Cozy. Outdoor ready. Also loving the limited-edition small Stacked Leather Knife and Belt Hatchet inspired by those found in Bean archives. A unique high-quality leather sheath holds the knife and hatchet together, for optimal outdoorsy opportunities. Bean’s Chelsea Boot styling brings their iconic boot to a new level of comfort and wearability. Still handcrafted one pair at a time, with authentic details like triple-needle-stitching and chain-tread sole. And a vintage Tan Leather Tote Shopper Bag is a versatile tote to own. Go to bag from groceries to garden.

For The Love Of Pollinators. There is a very good reason to wait on cleaning your garden. Many pollinators, like bees and butterflies, overwinter in dead plant material. They ride out the cold weather there and emerge in Spring to do their good work. By removing dead material too early, you risk destroying many of these pollinators. A good rule of thumb is to wait until temperatures are consistently about 50 degrees. This will help protect habitat in the Spring and ensure you have a robust and healthy pollinator population and overall garden ecosystem. Regardless of when you begin, knowing how to Spring Clean garden material in a way that protects your pollinators will allow you to save even more of them.

Discover Hudson Valley Seed Company ~a certified organic farm in upstate New York, your source for an amazing variety of heirloom and open-pollinated garden seeds to start your gardens growing. There you’ll learn the fine art of the seed to stoke your horticultural imagination ~along with tips to make your garden dreams a reality. Hudson Valley Seed Company is committed to growing organically, sourcing locally and sustainably, and preserving crop diversity by selecting unique, rare, and hard-to-find varieties. Every seed in their catalog is open pollinated, and many are heirloom and organic. They believe that a seed is more than meets the eye: it is a time capsule telling tales of the plants, crops, and people that came before us, and they work with a range of artists as diverse as the seeds to pass those stories down to present and future gardeners. Each art pack of seeds is like a little treasure in hand that opens like flower petals, revealing growing instructions, a brief introduction to the plant variety, and information about the artist who designed it.

Red-Bellied Woodpecker. A flying feathered favorite friend in New England, is the Red-Bellied Woodpecker. In many ancient cultures, the symbolism of the Woodpecker as a powerful animal, totem, and spirit animal, that teaches lessons of strength, opportunity, wisdom, resilience, kindness, and determination. Never one to give up, it sees value in the most hopeless of things, including a dead tree, and makes remarkable use of it. They are also among the most intelligent birds in the world. Tune into their digging and pecking habits which can be witnessed as teachings and illuminations, on the tireless quest to seek knowledge and secure well-being with perseverance. Native Americans associate the birds drumming with Nature’s heartbeat. They embody the concept of life, the bond with Earth’s pulses ~the continuous energy flowing through all living beings. The beat goes on.

Tis’ the season for hard-working hands. Look no further than Sundari Lotus Hand Treatment Oil for therapeutic hand repair. From the maker of Ayurvedic skincare remedies, where modern science meets ancient wisdom. This sophisticated blend of essential oils is a quick cure and a welcomed drink for dry skin. Bonus being that it’s not only potent, but also pretty and portable in a recyclable glass bottle with a rollerball top, for easy application. Sundari in Sanskrit means: beauty as an experience and an endeavor. Not an object to attain. Because finding beauty requires balance. The word Ayurveda is often translated as meaning: the science of life or knowledge about living.

Smoky Quartz is the national gem of Scotland. In Celtic cultures, Smoky Quartz was sacred to the Druids. This stone represented the dark power of the Earth gods and goddesses. It was also associated with the ancient Greek goddess, Hecate, the goddess of magic. This potent stone is a super-charged variation of the Quartz crystal, but with a distinctive twist. It gets its wispy hints of Brown from exposure to natural underground radiation from granite deposits, giving Quartz an added punch of celestial vibrations. Because of its darker color, the Smoky Quartz crystal healing properties are well-suited to removing negative or unwanted energy. The stone cleanses and purifies your energy field and allows you to hand over the energies you want to release to your crystal ~whether it’s stress, anxiety, sadness, fear or other negative vibrations. This deep cleaning Spring cleaning makes sure that positive frequencies have space to hum and thrive. By wearing Smoky Quartz crystal jewelry, carrying the stone, and incorporating it into your space, you can filter out all unwanted energy from your mind body spirit and space.

Seane Corn Mind Body Spirit Prescriptions For Wellbeing . Seane Corn is a profoundly wise soul, an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher, and a public speaker known for her social activism, impassioned style of teaching, and raw, honest and inspired self-expression. Since 2007, she has been training leaders of activism through her co-founded organization Off The Mat Into The World. Her first book Revolution Of The Soul was published in Fall 201. A recommended good read whereby Seane guides us into a deep, gut-level understanding of our highest Self through yoga philosophy and other tools for emotional healing. Not just as abstract ideas but as embodied, fully felt wisdom to spark a Revolution Of The Soul in each of us and awaken to our purpose as true agents of change.

The Spirit Animal Oracle from internationally acclaimed spiritual oracle teacher, medium, and best-selling author Colette Baron-Reid is a stunning 68-card deck based on the archetypal energies of Spirit Animals which are all around us. Designed to help us profoundly connect with them as sacred teachers, healers, and allies. Allowing you to tap into the guidance and wisdom of the Spirit Animals and travel through the rich terrain of life, discovering new and uncharted territories. In fact, different Spirit Animals come into our lives at various stages and phases, offering us divine messages to help guide us on our path. Urging us to reclaim our essential truth that we are one in Spirit, connected to every living thing in a unified consciousness. Spring into animal kingdom awareness.

Feeling the yearning for the countryside? Escape a crowded mind and boost your mood with this Evergreen fragrance. Aromatherapy Associates Forest Therapy essential oil blend stars calming Ho Wood ~a beautifully fragrant wood oil that’s similar to Rosewood, and uplifting Pink Pepper, as well as grounding Cypress to support respiratory health and to help encourage you to breathe more deeply to feel more relaxed. Inspired by the traditional Japanese art of forest bathing. This ancient practice is based on the principle that time spent among trees and in Nature can be immensely beneficial in terms of decreasing stress and boosting wellbeing. Perfect for Spring pre-meditation practice to help you visualize sitting on a tranquil forest floor, wherever you are, take this as woods to go.

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Spring Mercury Retrograde. The term retrograde comes from the Latin word retrogradus, which literally means backward step. Retrograde is when a planet appears to go backward in its orbit, as viewed from Earth. Astronomers refer to this as apparent retrograde motion, because it is an optical illusion. Every planet in our Solar System travels in the same direction in its journey around the Sun, and none of them ever pause and turn back in the opposite direction. Yet, all of them appear to do just that from time to time. Because of the Earth’s daily rotation, the objects in the night sky appear to move from east to west in the night sky. While the location of the stars relative to the Earth is fixed from our vantage point, the other planets in our Solar System all orbit the Sun at varying speeds. The outer planets ~Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, take longer to orbit the Sun than the Earth does, because their orbits are larger. When Earth overtakes an outer planet, that planet appears to travel backward, as compared to the stars, for a time.

Astrologers believe that the Moon, stars, planets, and Sun affect happenings here on Earth and that each planet in our Solar System rules a different aspect of life. In modern astrology, the planet Mercury is said to be the ruler of the third house, mythologically speaking, it is regarded as the messenger of the gods. The planet also symbolizes communication, transportation, and commerce. Therfore when the planet travels backward, its power to positively influence these domains is often stifled, leading to chaos. May The Force Be With You.

Agnes Obel Aventine. The music of Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel is deeply reflective, austere, atmospheric balladry and instrumental alchemy. Aventine, a personal fave that forever makes my playlists, is so ethereal an album that in just a few notes, it transports you to another sublime space and time. Pizzicato strings and hammers strike the ivory with an intimacy and warmth that resonates. With classical training and a pristine mix of instrumentals, this is otherworldly soul stirring music as therapy.

Woodstock Chimes was founded in the 70’s in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley, where it continues to operate today. Having been created by a professional musician explains Woodstock Chimes’ strong commitment to fine tuning and great sound. These musically tuned chimes are available in a wide range of styles, songs and sizes, so you can choose one that speaks to your soul. One favorite is tuned to the opening notes of Amazing Grace, and combines a soothing mix of tones with an inspirational message on the windcatcher. Ideal for creating sanctuary in your landscape or to enhance your garden space. Featuring the first two verses of Amazing Grace screened on the windcatcher, this chime makes a thoughtful gift and a perfect addition to your Spring Playlist.

Sound Healing is a powerful therapy that combines different healing sounds, music, and special sound instruments to improve multidimensional well-being. If you call New England home or travel to the area, the Mayflower Inn & Spa ~one of Connecticut’s best kept secret hideaways and part of the Auberge Resorts Collection~ offers Rejuvenating Sound Mediation at The Well. A restorative 60-minute sound bath meditation session that deeply renews one’s sense of wellbeing. The WELL at Mayflower Inn brings an innovative level of holistic health to one of New England’s most exquisite country retreats. Best of the best spa treatments using East-meets-West healing practices, gives new meaning to bespoke destination wellness. I work in programs development, so you can consider this a solid insider recommendation. Which you should keep to yourself to enjoy.