Every now and then, we question what the heck it is we’re trying to accomplish or to prove. We wonder how we got as far as we did when it seems every turn we take, every choice made is the wrong one.
It’s a natural occurrence, and sometimes it’s a necessary step in evaluating our life paths. Nega...
So, you want to start a cleanse.
My guess is that you’ve either tried every cleanse under the sun (and have not been satisfied with the process or the results, or both), or you’ve never been more than a couple yards away from a kitchen and cannot fathom the pros to anything that doesn’t include f...
If you’ve ever burned your finger on the stove or or banged your toe on the corner of something so hard that you colored your language for a good minute or two, you probably noticed the same stimulus that happens in each of us. The unfortunate appendage turns red and starts to throb, and maybe ...
You’ve got a lot of room in your heart for the people you love, the passions you pursue, the little things that make you smile. That heart of yours that goes the extra mile for a good cause, or spontaneously sends your friends and family sweet cards just to let them know how special they are. Tha...
Firstly, give yourself a pat on the back for choosing to read this. You’re ready to blossom into a new version of yourself, and that is such a beautiful decision. The New Year always brings the desire for new beginnings - full of hope, renewed energy, and a can-do mindset.
At OWL we believe a per...
In a year that keeps throwing curveballs, there is one thing that remains constant and steadfast. Nature. The world keeps turning, we continue growing, and patterns of the earth endure. Each year brings with it the four changes of season and four chances for taking advantage of new beginnings. Th...
Daylight Saving Time is over, and that means earlier sunsets. Longer nights can take an emotional toll on some people and it can have some serious psychological effects as well. The most prominent mental health condition associated with the changing of seasons is Seasonal Affective Disorder.
As w...
Every morning when that repugnant alarm clock blares its offensive sounds at your face, you summon your favorite four-letter word as you grumble and heave yourself out of bed. Morning came too soon, you don’t feel rested, and all you want is to snuggle up and let sleep take you back under.
But ...
It’s day 187 of quarantine and you’ve lost track of which day it actually is. Is it even still the weekend? You miss your friends, your family, your routine. Sleep isn’t coming very easily and you’re feeling down more often than normal.
Living in the time of a pandemic is new to everyone and, f...
Summer’s here! At OWL we believe in following the rhythm of the seasons to guide our self care practices. July brings us long days full of abundant sunshine, bountiful veggies at the farmers markets and scorching summer heat. During this time of the year we like to focus our self care practices o...
The connection you build with yourself is single handedly the most important one. Those moments where everything seems to be working seamlessly as if someone had just put all the right pieces of the puzzle together feels like a dream. When you are connected with your higher purpose and highest s...
