by Dawn Browning | Feb 21, 2021 | Self-care
When I am Among the Trees by Mary Oliver When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, the oaks and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness. I would almost say that they save me, and daily. I am so distant from the...
by Dawn Browning | Jan 19, 2021 | Essential oils, Holistic solutions, Self-care
Winter is a season for turning in, for slowing down, for enriching and nourishing the soil and for deep sleep. We are on the other side of the Winter Solstice so the days are already getting longer, although I still feel the call of Winter even though I reside in the...
by Dawn Browning | May 7, 2020 | Essential oils, Holistic solutions, Self-care
Right now, while under “stay at home” orders, I am all about simplifying my life, getting rid of the junk and boosting my self-sufficiency. Are you with me? Here I share two easy, simple recipes to keep your skin and hair clean and clear (or at least less...
by Dawn Browning | Apr 25, 2020 | Holistic solutions, Self-care, Writing
Poetry is a balm that soothes and emboldens the senses. Poetry transmutes the physical plane of existence with a few short lines. Poetry reminds you that you are not alone. In writing, the poet substantiates blissful and agonizing states of human existence. The...
by Dawn Browning | Apr 13, 2020 | Holistic solutions, Self-care
Indecision is the thief of joy. There, I said it. Now, can I get on with my self-quarantined days and slow down or stop to mental cogs from turning constantly about how best to formulate my next move, spend my next day or even hour at work. The last month has been...
