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Monica Daza-Stephan
- Mar 8
- 5 min
Do we transform like Butterflies?
The caterpillar devours about 300 times its weight, an immense amount of plants and flowers. In this process, the caterpillar eats until it’s completely bloated and hangs upside down. After the shell or chrysalis dries out, a magnificent brightly coloured butterfly emerges. A chrysalis is a new formation of cells and protein that scientists have named, “imaginal cells”; tucked inside is LIFE, waiting to be awakened. This is the metamorphosis of this magnificent insect into a
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Monica Daza-Stephan
- Feb 5
- 4 min
Catching up with the season of silence
THE SEASON OF SILENCE When I think of spring, I am reminded of the bare branches shooting off a myriad of beautiful green buds. Summer reminds me of exotic flowers blooming with endless days to spend outdoors and cooking barbecues. Fall moves me into a transitional season of windy days with a warm pallet of orange, yellow and red leaves covering the ground. And so the days begin to get shorter and we tend to slow down. Winter brings on hibernation-like moods while surrounded
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Monica Daza-Stephan
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Learn To Practise In Challenging Times
It’s been over a century since the planet last experienced a pandemic. During these uncertain times, I found it punishing to start this blog. In spite of not feeling 100% with our internal and external worlds, I found a way for my practise to continue. Instead of focusing on what we cannot do, I chose to write about what we can do. Read below on how you can offer yourself words of inspiration for better planning in this new year. Like any stressors, being in the midst of a gl
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Monica Daza-Stephan
- Nov 5, 2020
- 4 min
How The Right Practice Can Strengthen Your Mental Health.A Guide to Self-Care in a Pandemic.
8 Tips To Feel More Energized We are all in this together. A pandemic is certainly a challenging time for us all. It is paramount to take care of your mental health for overall wellness and a strong immunity. The following eight practices, done right and done daily, will strengthen your resilience during stressful times. 1.Practice mindfulness: Taking a pause during the day can be a very powerful practice. Take for example, The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a cog
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Monica Daza-Stephan
- Oct 13, 2020
- 6 min
Is Autumn Season Good For Cleansing?
The Fall season seems to put many into a transition mode. In the Ayurveda's path, this could mean time to slow down, to cleanse, to recycle and recharge. In this blog, I will share different ways to honour our spiritual being, recognize our sacred soul, and shed emotional baggage that we have accumulated throughout the year. What Is Spiritual Cleansing? This is a practice that allows your consciousness to get rid of all unwanted emotions, to let go of all limited beliefs. It
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Monica Daza-Stephan
- Jul 14, 2020
- 3 min
Benefits of Aloe Vera Plant
Aloe vera is also known as the “Lily of the Desert” or “Kumari”, from the Indian language, meaning young unmarried girl / virgin. Aloe vera or Kumari is said to restore and renew female nature. The origins of this succulent plant dates back to B.C. times in the Arabian Peninsula. The plant grows in semi-tropical climates worldwide under very hot and arid lands. The benefits of these ancient popular plants are undeniable and its amazing healing properties. When I was young, I
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