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Good morning, tea friends. Today’s Tea Tuesday blend is all about gently moving from spring into summer. Not rushing. Not forcing a brand-new routine. Not pretending we suddenly have to have our whole summer figured out. Just easing into the next season with a little more intention, refreshment, and support. This week’s blend is: 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒂 𝑩𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒅 A bright, cooling herbal tea for seasonal reset, gentle energy, and summer rhythms. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝑯𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔— bright, tart, cooling, and traditionally used to support the body during warm weather 𝑳𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒎 — calming, uplifting, and traditionally used to support the nervous system and emotional balance 𝑷𝒆𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒕 — refreshing, cooling, and traditionally used to support digestion and mental clarity 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔 — tangy, nourishing, and rich in natural plant compounds that support everyday wellness 𝑮𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 — warming, comforting, and traditionally used to support digestion and circulation I love this blend because it has a beautiful balance. The hibiscus and peppermint bring that cool, refreshing summer feeling. The lemon balm adds calm and softness. The rosehips bring brightness and nourishment. And the ginger adds just a little warmth so the blend does not feel too cold or flat. It is lovely warm, but honestly, this one is made for iced tea season. Simple blend idea - 1 part hibiscus - 1 part lemon balm - ½ part peppermint - ½ part rosehips - ¼ part ginger How to make it Add 1–2 teaspoons of the blend to a cup. Pour hot water over the herbs. Cover and steep for 8–10 minutes. Strain and enjoy warm, or let it cool and pour over ice. For iced tea, you can also make a larger batch and keep it in the fridge. 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Before you sip, ask yourself 𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒶𝓂 ℐ 𝓇ℯ𝒶𝒹𝓎 𝓉ℴ 𝓇ℯ𝒻𝓇ℯ𝓈𝒽 𝒶𝓈 ℐ 𝓂ℴ𝓋ℯ 𝒾𝓃𝓉ℴ 𝓈𝓊𝓂𝓂ℯ𝓇? Maybe it’s your morning rhythm. Maybe it’s your self-care. Maybe it’s your meals. Maybe it’s your mindset. Maybe it’s simply giving yourself permission to slow down and enjoy the season. This week, we’re focusing on celebration and transition — honoring what we’ve made it through and gently preparing for what’s next.

I am at an holistic event today and for a brief moment I was thought you were here. What are the chances?

Good Morning April! I love your Sunday morning meditations and sadly, have to miss this morning as I'm part of a volunteer team that has a big project today. I will watch the replay. EVERYONE should put April's Sunday Morning Meditation on their calendar!

Monday mornings can feel heavy, can't they? There's the weight of the week ahead, the to-do lists, the expectations. But here's what I've learned: 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. One of the simplest ways to shift your energy right now is through your breath. Your breath is like a bridge between your busy mind and your calm body. When you pause and breathe intentionally, everything changes. 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝟯-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄: - Inhale for a count of 4 (through your nose) - Hold for a count of 4 - Exhale for a count of 6 (through your mouth, like you're sighing) - Repeat 5 times - That's it. Five rounds. Three minutes. And suddenly, the week feels a little more manageable. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: When you exhale longer than you inhale, you activate your parasympathetic nervous system—your body's natural "calm down" button. You're literally telling your nervous system, "We're safe. We can relax." 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 (𝘆𝗲𝘀, 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄!) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲: How does your body feel different? Even if it's just a tiny shift, I want to hear about it. You don't need a perfect meditation practice. You don't need an hour of silence. You just need three minutes and your breath. Small steps lead to big transformations. 💚