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March 29, 2025

Hello Followers,

HAPPY WEEKEND!

Whether its watching blue, rolling waves crash against the sandy shore or hearing birds chirping in a green, luscious forest, there is something so remarkable and beautiful about being in nature.

It is easy to be swept away with today’s technology and fast-paced living, but no matter where you are, nature always has a way of bringing peace to the mind and grounding a person.

Positive effects of being in nature extend to our happiness.

Researchers found that spending time connected to nature is related to increases in happiness, subjective well-being, positive social interactions, and a sense of meaning and purpose in life.

To see these positive effects, make a connection to nature, and walk in the trees or walk in a place where we can see natural water or hear it moving.

Not just beautiful, though the stars are like the trees in the forest, alive and breathing.

And they are watching you.

Cinnamon is not just for adding flavor to your coffee or desserts.

It is one of nature’s most versatile spices with a wide range of surprising benefits and uses.

Here are twelve unexpected ways you can use cinnamon around your home,

for your health, and more!

1. Natural Air Freshener

Simmer cinnamon sticks in water with a few cloves and orange peels to fill your home with a warm, inviting scent, no artificial sprays needed!

2. Ant Repellent

Sprinkle ground cinnamon around windows, doorways, or areas where ants enter.

They dislike the strong smell and will avoid the area.

3. Mouth Freshener

Chew a small piece of cinnamon stick to freshen breath and kill bacteria naturally.

4. Hair Growth Booster

Mix a bit of ground cinnamon with warm olive oil and honey.

Massage into your scalp, leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse.

It stimulates circulation and supports hair growth.

5. Face Mask for Glowing Skin

Combine cinnamon powder with honey to make an antibacterial face mask.

It helps fight acne and improves blood flow to the skin.

6. Natural Food Preservative

Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on fresh fruit or baked goods to slow down spoilage, thanks to its antimicrobial properties.

7. Blood Sugar Regulator

Add a pinch of cinnamon to your morning tea, coffee, or smoothie.

Studies suggest it helps stabilize blood sugar levels.

8. Lip Plumper

Mix cinnamon with a bit of coconut oil and apply to lips.

It increases blood flow for a naturally fuller look (slight tingling is normal!).

9. Cough & Cold Remedy

Boil cinnamon sticks with ginger and honey to make a soothing tea that helps clear sinuses and relieve sore throats.

10. Moth & Insect Repellent

Place cinnamon sticks in your closet or drawers to keep moths and pests away while leaving your clothes smelling fresh.

11. Memory & Focus Booster

The aroma of cinnamon is said to improve concentration and memory.

Keep a cinnamon sachet on your desk or add it to your diffuser.

12. Foot Soak for Tired Feet

Boil cinnamon sticks, let the water cool slightly, and soak your feet.

It helps relax muscles, freshen feet, and even fights bacteria.

One simple spice, so many amazing uses!

Try incorporating cinnamon in these unexpected ways and enjoy all its natural benefits! 🌿🌀

Try this guided grounding meditation to connect with Mother Earth.

In our busy lives, we tend to be trapped in our own minds and not pay enough attention to the grounding and nurturing essence of our Earth.

The more we give her the attention she deserves, the more we start to notice the connection between our body, nature, Moon, Sun and all the wonderful elements that are supporting us while we live here.

This is where physical healing starts to take place.