The Journal of Elements and Seasons
A nature inspired newsletter for those longing to slow down and listen.
If you yearn to connect your spirituality with the land, need a dose of wonder and beauty in this hurting world, and long for ways to honor the full tapestry of being, this space is for you.
For regular poetry, reflections, prayers, and seasonal wisdom rooted in embodied spirituality and everyday life, join The Journal of Elements and Seasons. Each offering is crafted to meet you gently where you are and support in connecting your spirituality with the sacred rhythms of nature.
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From the Blog Archive:
Writing from 2010-2021
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Spring Wellness and Wisdom
“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Even though he could be a bit arrogant at times, HDT is still one of my favorite writers. I had the great pleasure of taking a…
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Get Into Hot Water
We just had a great first call for Bringing You to Balance Lifestyle Coaching learning all about the Stepping Stones and Getting into Hot Water. If you forgot to register for the call or somehow missed it, please take a listen. You can listen from your computer or download to iTunes, save it to your…
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Winter Wisdom
Welcome to deep winter. Whether your geographic locale brings cold and snow, cold and rain or (as we tend to have here in the Carolinas) fluctuation between dreary cold days and warm sunshine sticking with your yoga practice and some basic self care routines will help you remain balanced and healthy. Here are some Basic Winter…
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Harmonious Holidays
Enjoying balance during the Holiday season or any other time when you are likely to be very busy is a matter of choosing what is meaningful to you and aligning your thoughts, actions and commitments with your core values. But in the midst of this busy time, even that can be difficult. Click here to…
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Space: "Why didn't you list that among our assets in the first place?*"
The Mahabhutas, or 5 great (maha) elements (bhutas) is one of my favorite topics to study and to teach because they make such simple, beautiful metaphors for engaging the full opportunity of being. Going further, the more I study and engage and play with the elements in my own life the more I develop a…
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Space: “Why didn’t you list that among our assets in the first place?*”
The Mahabhutas, or 5 great (maha) elements (bhutas) is one of my favorite topics to study and to teach because they make such simple, beautiful metaphors for engaging the full opportunity of being. Going further, the more I study and engage and play with the elements in my own life the more I develop a…
Melinda Emily Thomas 