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Journaling for Self Care

Candace Curry

Journaling for Self Care

Journaling has been a therapeutic tool for centuries, and for a good reason. It is an excellent way to get in touch with your emotions, understand your thoughts and feelings, and reflect on your life experiences. In recent years, journaling has become increasingly popular as a self-care practice. In this blog post, we will explore why journaling is essential for self-care and how to get started.   Why is Journaling Important for Self-Care? Journaling is a way to prioritize your mental and emotional health. When you take the time to reflect on your thoughts and feelings, you gain a deeper...


Benefits of Loose Incense

Candace Curry

The loose incense that I make is made from various herbs and resins. Unlike other types of incense, which can be added to make them burn continuously, these don't contain additives that can make them stick or cone. Therefore, burning the loose incense requires a constant source of heat. All of the herbs used in my incense are either wild or organic. The benefits of using aromatic medicine are that it can help improve our sense of smell. The scent of incense can trigger various responses that can encourage people to feel different states of being or relaxation. These can...


What is Aromatherapy?

Candace Curry

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts or essential oils. These oils and extracts have a wide variety of uses, such as in bath salts, massage oils and even fragrances, which can be therapeutic to the mind, body and soul. The pure essence of a plant, otherwise known as essential oils, provides physical and psychological benefits when used correctly and safely. These benefits can come from both inhalation and physical application. There are a wide variety of aromatherapy products to choose from and each serves a different purpose. For example, lavender has a calming effect, while oils from...


Making Room - Self Reflection

Candace Curry

Making Room - Self Reflection

I make room in my life for new experiences, for new connections, for new resources.I spend my days in search of these new experiences. While I appreciate the familiarity of my routine, I am open to switching things up a bit.I keep my mental health in check when I exercise my brain. Being a part of something new challenges my mind. It allows me to explore the extent of my wisdom and intelligence. I love putting myself to the test.New experiences introduce me to new people. I am open to learning more about others. Sharing thoughts and ideas is a...


A word about being...

Candace Curry

A word about being...