Musings

  • 5 Essential Questions for Selecting Your Mentor, Coach, or Nutritionist

    Not every “coach” is your coach. Not every “mentor” can hold your mission. In a world where anyone can call themselves a guide, it’s sacred work to choose wisely—and protect your nervous system, your creativity, and your calling. As a trauma-informed coach, business owner, and someone who’s been both the student and the teacher, I’ve…

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  • My Top 3 Tips for Reducing Hyperpigmentation *Naturally* 

    Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns, often caused by factors like sun exposure, acne scars, or hormonal changes. As a woman who loves skin care, I feel that I’ve cracked the code to hyperpigmentation quite well actually. While it can be stubborn to treat, incorporating the right products and habits into your…

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  • No One Owns the Forest

    The forest is a healing oasis that once upon a time was a place of solace for indigenous and Black people. The forest does not belong to one specific group because they want to keep its beauties for itself – the same can be said for the oceans, rivers, and springs. In Oregon, there is…

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  • Sun That Shines on You

    In the midst of silence and trees I have found myself connecting to the magnificence of Spirit. In the throes of confusion, I can handle being the cloud that gives protection and shade. In this life I consider the babies and the bees to be my friends. With me being the tulip that opens up…

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  • Honoring Cycles

    Cycles continue with boundless energy and vigor Never waiting for us to pull the trigger Yet, a dance in the flame brings us newfound confidence A needed reminder that change is the only constant ~ Greetings, Happy Moonday🌕, and welcome to October🎃! A new episode of Monáe’s Musings dropped yesterday afternoon and this is one…

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  • On Being Called to Rest and Pause

    The autumn solstice calls our attention to the changing season and the noticeable crisp that falls into the air. Times of cider, cinnamon filling our senses, cozying by fires, leaves changing, and pumpkin spice lattes. With all this change in the air it brought me full circle with my being called to rest and pause.…

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