June, 2009
Embracing the Feminine
29 Jun 2009 ~ 1 Comment ~ Categories: blog • eco-living • mind • wellness
A few things have got me thinking about the role of the feminine in our modern culture. One is a recent re-read of the women-centric historical novel The Red Tent, which focuses on customs from Biblical times of honoring womanhood with female ritual and community.
The other is this insightful Ani DiFranco quote I stumbled upon: [...]
Loving Yourself Right Now
23 Jun 2009 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • mind • wellness
Most of us – if we were lucky – were raised with this empowering message at heart: “You can be anything you want.” I heard this myself growing up, and now as part of the wellness community for my work and pleasure, I go on periodic retreats that teach this concept through a gamut of [...]
A Healthy Dose of Fresh Air on Mt. Tam
18 Jun 2009 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • eco-living • wellness
Well it’s almost summer, you know, and summer always inspires me to spend more time outside. Living in San Francisco, though, it can be hard to tell when it’s actually summer with all that fog blocking out the sun. June gloom, as we call it here.
One recent Saturday, I woke up to the dreariness of [...]
Wellness: the “Anti-Stress”
16 Jun 2009 ~ 1 Comment ~ Categories: blog • body • eco-living • mind • products • wellness
Wellness is the anti-stress. And taking care of yourself is an investment in your well-being akin to a reliable savings plan for your financial security. Especially as the current economic situation drudges on, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with stress and uncertainty.
Truly, taking care of yourself is your first line of defense against the [...]
In Fiore: Let Fragrance Be Thy Medicine
11 Jun 2009 ~ 1 Comment ~ Categories: IO in the news • blog • face • products
Thanks once again to The Coveted for featuring several of IO’s skin-friendly “eco-products” in their post about facial peels (read article here). And for highlighting the sage advice of IO senior esthetician Alicia Moody, who truly knows her stuff when it comes to what’s good for the skin.
A facial peel is like a really deep [...]
