This practice will help you become more mindful and open. Sit in silence with your eyes closed and focus on your breathing and motivation – to seek balance.Īs you notice your mind wandering, bring the attention back to the breath. Try meditating for just a few minutes to start. We recommend wearing cozy clothes and sitting comfortably in an upright position in a space where you will be undisturbed. Mediation can help reduce stress levels, improve focus, restore balance, and help you to investigate your innermost thoughts and feelings. If you've never meditated before, there is no time like the Libra new moon to start. The white sage has been known to help improve intuition, while neroli is known for helping to reduce stress and anxiety. White Sage & Neroli candle for this ritual.We are also very specifically burning the Stevie An orderly space can often help keep the mind focused. To get ourselves into the right mindset, we are taking the time to clear out any clutter or things that might be making us feel anxious. As this particular new moon might bring some drama with it, this can make it hard to feel balanced. Our minds work best when we are in a place where we feel creative and free of obstacles standing in our way. We want to create an environment that allows our minds to be open so we can seek balance. This is slightly more difficult because both Mars and Mercury are in retrograde, which can leave us feeling frustrated and uncertain, but as the new moon signifies the just beginning of a cycle, we have time to work on opening ourselves up to trusting our intuition. This new moon will urge us to restore balance to our lives and look inward for discovery on how to do this. Super new moons bring out intense energies and we may find ourselves feeling drained and confused. What helpful things can we bring into our lives, what can we be grateful for that we already have, and what changes do we need to make? This new moon has the answers. We are reminded to keep the Libra qualities of balance and justice at the forefront of our minds for this new moon. If all else fails, you can never go wrong with all seven Harry Potter books.This super new moon is the closest of the year and falls in Libra. Or, on the completely opposite end, laugh with our ultimate favorite boss babe, Issa Rae, in The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. For an ambitious 800+ page cry-fest, pick up A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (you’ll never put it down). Take a break from the Netflix or Instagram rabbit hole and take a mini digital detox with your favorite book. For more ways on how to incorporate crystals in your daily routine, check out this list on. Start of with an Amethyst crystal, which dispels negative energy and emits positive vibes in your personal space. If you’re a newbie to the magic of crystals, fret not. Crystals only heighten the feel-good vibes in your home and help tap into your most magnificent self. With hygge, it’s all about increasing levels of contentment and #selfcare. Check out The Perfect Mulled Wine Recipe here. Not only is this lovely hot drink perfect to sip on a cold day, but it makes your home smell extra divine. Know how to make a mean mulled wine recipe Turn up the heat and you’ll never want to leave your home. We’re talking the best blankets, softest throw pillows, sheepskin rugs, super fuzzy socks and the plushest robe ever (the Classic Bathrobe from Parachute is cozy AF) - and then swim in it. Invite your closest circle of friends, put on some SZA or D’Angelo essentials and laze around with a glass of red wine for epic coziness. Whether you’re chilling in, solo dolo, or with company, keep it simple and stress-free. We're currently obsessed with Bijou's Greta Bourbon & Vanilla, which literally feels like extra pillows and cashmere sweaters. The flickering glow of a candle has an incredibly calming effect and will instantly bring you to a happy place. Pour a glass of your go-to weekday red, light your favorite candle and set the mood for hours. We’ve got a few tips to help you hygge the sh*t out of this winter season. In a mad city like New York, sometimes it’s tough to know how to even begin to chill. The concept of hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) means maintaining a “quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” a.k.a. The best part is, there’s no right or wrong way to do it - all you have to do is channel all things hygge. It’s always nice to take a step back, ease into hibernation and just do you. We’re looking forward to our annual winter weather wind down. Bye, bye fall - hello, comfy blankets, fuzzy socks, and candles to get through long, winter nights.
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