Author: mariasnyder75
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Nourishing the Spirit Through Scent: The Power of Aromatherapy
In our fast-paced, overstimulated world, many people seek simple, holistic ways to find peace and reconnect with their inner selves. Aromatherapy, the practice of using essential oils from plants for therapeutic benefit, offers a powerful way to nourish the spirit through the sense of smell. Scents have a direct line to the brain’s limbic system,…
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Why Mindfulness Matters in Midlife
Midlife is a unique and often complex chapter in our lives. It can be a time of rich fulfillment, but it also brings its fair share of stress, self-reflection, and change. Between career demands, shifting family roles, physical aging, and questions of identity and purpose, it’s no wonder many people over 40 begin seeking tools…
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The Hard Truth About Self-Care
Nothing Romantic About It Self-care isn’t always soft. It’s not just sipping mai tais with friends or soaking in a bubble bath though that can be part of it. The real work of self-care often looks much less Instagrammable: saying no even when it disappoints someone, waking up early to move your body, asking for…
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About Me
Why I Created This Space Life after 40 is full of change. Some of it expected like gray hairs, shifting priorities, reading glasses. But some of it sneaks up on you: the quiet stress, the overwhelm, the deep questions about identity, purpose, and peace. I created this space because I wanted a corner of the…
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