February marks the beginning of the end of winter. The days are slowly starting to get longer, and in many areas the worst of the cold and harsh weather is starting to come to an end. This is the time where many people long for Spring, looking forward to the return of warmer weather, new […]
Reconnecting with Nature
Fall is one of the best times of years to reconnect with nature. It offers cooler temperatures, trees bursting with color and no swarming bugs! Connecting to the earth brings balance and awareness to the body, which in turn brings balance and awareness to the mind and soul. Our bodies come from nature and […]
Native American Values and Their Impact on Native Culture
Native Americans and their value system cannot be broken apart from their spirituality, for they are the foundation of the Native American culture. Each tribe may practice a ritual or ceremony differently but the core values remain the same. The Native American culture values have not changed since antiquity and are practiced readily today. It has […]
Sandalwood -The Sacred Scent
Sandalwood has been used by cultures from around the world for more than 4000 years. The ancient Egyptians used sandalwood in medicines, for embalming, and in rituals to honor their gods. Its use has been mentioned numerous times in ancient Sanskrit, Chinese, Jewish, Buddhist and Hindus texts; almost every belief system has […]