A jolly list of books for you to snuggle up next to the fire with, whether you’re looking for cozy Christmas stories, meaningful memoirs, peaceful poetry, compelling classics, or a bingeable series you can “sleigh” all day.
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We may not be able to make the holiday season perfect this year, but when have we ever? Let’s let that idea go, and instead focus on making every moment meaningful, whatever the size of the dinner table.
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Classic pumpkin pie, made pretty with autumnal leaf crust.
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I want to help shape a kinder, more generous and honest American culture. Not in a way that ignores or gaslights pain and injustice, but in a way that faces it bravely, and asks,
“How can I help?”
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Made up of a few cinnamon sticks, some whole cloves, a hearty handful of gathered pine needles, this easy pine-infused vinegar is a great, all-natural, multi-purpose cleaner.
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Scorpio knows about all the skeletons in your closet. This cleansing new moon is the perfect time to pull them out and let them go.
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Try any of these simple coffee scrub recipes, any time your skin needs a little pick-me-up.
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My mom used music the way some parents use the Bible to teach their children about life and how to live it. Riding shotgun in the car, windows rolled down, music turned up—that’s how I received lessons about life from my mom. We’d ride our eternally overheated Chevy Blazer down the dusty old roads of California’s Central Valley. A red chariot speeding across…
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There are so many yoga teacher training options, and a seemingly eternal carousel of varieties, styles, and niches in the yoga world that it can feel overwhelming trying to choose one—especially if you’re new to the industry. I’ve decided to share the letter I sent to my friend when she asked for guidance in how to choose the right yoga teacher training for her. It worked for her, and it will work for you
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When a new moon cycle begins, it signifies rebirth and a fresh start. New Moon energy is a wonderful time to set new intentions, and meditate on what you'd like to see happen in your life. You can develop a meaningful new moon ritual all your own, with these five easy steps.
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In my heart, I’m lounging in a front row seat at Café de Flore, sipping un café crème, watching graceful Parisians glide down Boulevard Saint-Germain, as I skim the pages of an Ernest Hemingway novel I picked up at Shakespeare & Co. In reality…
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We cannot change the mercurial nature of Life. We can make peace with impermanence, however, by cultivating a feeling of gratitude for the good things that come with hard changes, and the good things that remain throughout.
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I’ve spent my entire adult life working through my anxiety in the hopes of creating a happier future for myself. Only time will tell whether that happens. What’s happened for certain, though, is that I’ve created a better past for myself.
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Remember: you can maintain your sense of integrity without completely bulldozing the ideas and feelings of the other person. In fact, being able to hold another person’s beliefs in kindness should be integral to your sense of integrity.
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Some day, there might be an appropriate time and place for my own thoughts on the experience we are collectively, currently sharing. Now is not that time. Now is the time for us to look to our Black leaders, activists, teachers, storytellers, and listen…
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listening—and I mean real listening, without interrupting to say…
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I’m reminding myself: that fighting it only makes it stronger, gives it energy; that I won’t find any answers on the…
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It’s been a while since I’ve shared my yoga practice on social media. The truth is, it’s been a while since I’ve practiced at all. For nine months I’ve been avoiding having to face the unexpected loss of my teacher, Maty. Keeping my mat rolled up in the corner of my practice room has seemed like the most…
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