by Melanie | Feb 2, 2013 | Healing Journey, Self-care
I refuse to succumb to February doldrums. Instead, I proclaim that February shall be LOVE MONTH here at p & s headquarters. Lest you think that this is going to be some extended parade of superficial Valentine’s Day silliness, let’s remember...
by Melanie | Jan 6, 2013 | Healing Journey
Today I’m not writing to you as an expert. I don’t have tips up my sleeve or an abundance of pretty quotes to share. I’m writing to you as a traveling companion. I’m writing to you as someone who’s walking side-by-side with you on the...
by Melanie | Dec 5, 2012 | Healing Journey
What does it feel like when you take a risk? What does it feel like on your skin? Do you cheeks get hot? Does your heart beat fast? What does it feel like at the center of your chest? What does it feel like when you take a risk? Deciding to Get...
by Melanie | Nov 27, 2012 | Healing Journey
Something weird happened to me when I decided to practice herbal medicine and bodywork full time. I started to gloss over certain parts of myself, leaving behind pieces of who I am that didn’t fit neatly with the image I thought I needed to...
by Melanie | Jul 16, 2012 | Healing Journey
There is something beautiful and true about the idea that positive thinking confers blessings, and that shifting our perception is a powerful action that we can take even in moments that feel otherwise beyond our control. Yet, beyond some real benefits, there...
by Melanie | Jun 25, 2012 | Healing Journey
Making decisions about your health care can be really hard sometimes. The part of you that’s devoted to living a natural and holistic lifestyle might balk at the idea of taking medication, but you can feel so scared and out-of-options that the meds start...
