Septarian // No Death; Only Transformation

Springtime. The first warm day. Warm enough to go outside and lie on the Earth for the first time in far too long. Youlounge here, feeling like you can finally breathe again after another winter ofshadows, darkness, and depths. This one was difficult…will every shadow season growdarker than the last? No matter – your body is calling for your completepresence here, reminding you that nothing exists other than this moment.There is nothing to do at...
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The Psychology of Folding Your Pants

What do you do with your clothes when you take them off to get bodywork? The answer may say a lot about your personality. Or it might not. We’re massage therapists, not psychologists. But that doesn’t stop us from guessing. The Tidy CatYou are an organized mind. You are likely one of those people who…

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Charley’s Summer Salsa Recipe

One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh veggies and herbs. When it’s too hot to cook in the kitchen, try this salsa for something fresh and bright.  Charley’s Summer Salsa:  1 each: green, yellow, and orange pepper- diced 1 jalapeno pepper- seeds removed and chopped 1 red onion- diced 3 roma…

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Crafty Night at White Willow

We had our first craft night last month and it was a blast! If you missed it, don’t fret, we’re doing it again this month. Until then, you’ll have to make due with the photo documentation of the event. Armed with a glass of wine and an iPhone, Charley snapped a few blurry photos for your viewing pleasure: …

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Journey of a Frantic Girl: Meditation

Several months ago I wrote a blog post titled On Being Present: Struggles of a Frantic Girl. Since then, as promised, I’ve continued to walk to work, which takes me about thirty minutes. However, during the coldest winter weather, I didn’t walk as much as I’d hoped. But this isn’t a story of failure or…

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Breanna Sees The Grandest of Canyons

Last month, my husband and I decided we wanted to see the Grand Canyon. This was a little bit fueled by the fact that two of the characters in my favorite tv show took a similar trip and it reminded me that it is in fact possible to get to the west side of the…

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Charley’s Winter Salad Recipe

This salad is great for when you need some fresh seasonal fruits and veggies in your diet.  I recently made the best salad in the world! Okay, I’ve got to give a little credit to my brother, Brandon the chef, who gave me the idea of using seasonal produce rather than the standard salad ingredients.…