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Sowing Seeds of Promise

Aug 31, 2026 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

September’s seasonal transition offers a lesson in renewal, maturity and possibility, drawing inspiration from seeds, harvests and nature’s cycles of change.

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Beyond Worry: Three Energetic Patterns of Anxiety

Aug 31, 2026 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

The Healing Waters Health Center believes anxiety is a full-body experience; discovering the source pattern can help understand what the body is trying to communicate.

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End-of-Summer Abundance

Jul 31, 2026 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

August’s late-summer abundance invites reflection, from farmers market peaches and meteor showers to the bittersweet pause before fall begins.

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Embracing Water’s Magic

Jun 30, 2026 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

From lakeside memories to simple daily rituals, water inspires gratitude, mindfulness and a deeper connection to nature.

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Finding Calm in an Overwhelmed World: How energy healing and intentional rest may support stress resilience

Jun 01, 2026 12:00AM ● By Jessie Rudi, PhD

Energy healing modalities such as Reiki, sound healing and other biofield-based practices are increasingly being explored as supportive tools for stress reduction and nervous system regulation.

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Summer’s Fleeting Joys

May 29, 2026 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Savoring simple summer moments—from fresh fruit to sunset gatherings—can deepen mindfulness, stretch time perception and restore a sense of ease in a fast-paced season.

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Unearth Nature’s Secrets at Mycelium Mysteries Conference

May 29, 2026 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Midwest Women’s Herbal will hold its 10th annual Mycelium Mysteries Women’s Mushroom Conference from September 18 through 20 at the Bethel Horizons Retreat Center, in Dodgeville, WI.

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Rediscovering Fun

Apr 30, 2026 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Play and lighthearted activities restore joy, reduce stress and support emotional health, countering modern habits that suppress natural human tendencies toward fun.

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A Quiet Mind, Embodiment and the Present Moment with Rolfing Structural Integration

Apr 30, 2026 12:00AM ● By Mark Powell

Rolfing helps soften and release muscular tension, allowing us to feel our emotions and quiet the mind, vivifies our emotions and opens us to the richness of the eternal now.

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Bloomington Event Offers Tools for Intuition, Meditation and Self-Discovery

Apr 30, 2026 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

This July marks the next launch of the Inner Guidance Series, an immersive class designed to cultivate intuition and inner awareness through ancient meditation practices.

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Our One Wild and Precious Life

Mar 31, 2026 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Self-care is framed as essential stewardship, arguing that protecting energy, setting limits and choosing rest can sustain the compassion behind service, activism and daily life.

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Develop Intuition: A Nine-Month Journey to Grounding and 
Inner Guidance

Mar 01, 2026 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Beginning virtually at 9 a.m. on Mar. 13, Develop Intuition: A Grounded Foundation begins its online course to help participants develop a strong, grounded inner connection.

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Preconference Herbal Intensives Offer In-Depth Learning with Leading Teachers

Mar 01, 2026 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The 15th annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference will take place May 22 to 25 in Almond, Wisconsin, bringing together women of all ages to explore plant wisdom and holistic health.

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March 2026 Natural Awakenings Twin Cities Magazine

Mar 01, 2026 12:00AM ● By Jordan Peschek

The March 2026 Natural Awakenings Twin Cities issue focuses on where health begins: our daily, foundational choices: what we eat, how we move and how we care for those who depend on us.

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The Stories We Live By: Choosing the Ones That Help Us Grow

Mar 01, 2026 12:00AM ● By Susan Schultz

Sponsored Content Susan Schultz is the owner, practitioner & educator at Healing Waters Health Center, where she supports clients through energy-based therapies to positively reshape the story of their life.

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Gardening Our Dreams

Feb 27, 2026 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

A reflective spring meditation on growth, intuition and small daily choices that nurture creativity, resilience and personal transformation.

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“A handmade ceramic bowl with visible gold repair lines displayed on a white background.”
Weaving Gold Into Life’s Story

Jan 30, 2026 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Inspired by Kintsugi, this reflection explores how grief and loss can be transformed into resilience, beauty and a deeper sense of self-worth

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Baby Steps to a Life Well Lived

Dec 31, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Gentle, consistent habits—like 10 minutes of self-care or weekly creative time—offer a sustainable path to growth without the pressure of resolutions.

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December’s Duality: Embracing Joy and Melancholy

Nov 28, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

December’s contrast of joy and melancholy invites self-reflection, reminding us to honor both celebration and grief as part of the human experience.

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Dr. Theresa, Original Host of Mystery Teachings, Coming to Minnesota

Nov 01, 2025 08:00AM ● By Twin Cities

The Quantum Learning Academy, co-created by Dr. Theresa Bullard-Whyke and Alan Whyke, brings two in-person trainings to Bloomington, Minnesota in April 2026.

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Navigating Life’s Transitions

Oct 31, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Autumn invites reflection and rest as nature slows; small rituals and stillness help ease emotional shifts and seasonal affective changes.

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The Art of Letting Go

Sep 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Autumn invites reflection and emotional release—rituals inspired by the season offer space to grieve, reset and embrace change with grace and meaning.

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A Gentler Grip on the Wheel of Life

Aug 29, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Letting go of rigid control can reveal life's spontaneity, much like a dancer trusting muscle memory when the music begins.

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Seize the Day!

Jul 31, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

In a tech-driven world, this reflection urges embracing presence, unplugging from screens, and reclaiming human connection as a daily spiritual practice.

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Abandoning Routine and Courting Delight

Jun 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Small seasonal joys—sunset picnics, solo road trips, barefoot walks—invite a playful reset from routine, reminding us to embrace summer’s sensory abundance.

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Sacred Self: Simple Tools for Self-Support

Jun 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

Barb Ryan, founder of Wisdom Sister Studio, near Minneapolis, delivers a supremely helpful and simple guide book to mindfulness practices, called Sacred Self: Simple Tools for Self Support.

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Making Joyful Summer Memories

May 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Simple pleasures like garden breakfasts, local festivals and barefoot adventures evoke nostalgia and invite a renewed sense of wonder during summer’s long, golden days.

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Healing with Heart: Sara Anondson Offers Free Discovery Calls

May 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

Sara Anondson, founder of Sacred Oaks Healing, offers a deeply supportive and sacred experience to those navigating life transitions, emotional healing or spiritual awakening.

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An Invitation From Mother Earth

Apr 30, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Simple outdoor activities reconnect the body and spirit with nature’s rhythms, promoting personal wellness and environmental stewardship.

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Women in Wellness 2025: Meet Vanessa Nordstrom F.Y.T. Health & Wellness

Apr 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

"Clients can expect a nurturing, empowering experience that inspires transformation. They leave feeling seen, supported and equipped with tools to lead their own wellness journey."

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Making Time To Marvel

Mar 31, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Spending time in nature can restore emotional balance, improve attention and renew a sense of wonder in everyday life.

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Honoring the Women in Our Lives

Feb 28, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

March provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of women, from global figures to local influences.

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Prajna Den: Unlocking Healing Through Quantum Energy and Massage

Feb 28, 2025 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

Located at 249 Water St., Ste. 201, Excelsior, Prajna Den is a unique wellness center that offers a sanctuary for deep healing, self-discovery and transformation with massage, energy healing and more.

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Healing Power of Hugs

Jan 31, 2025 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Discover how hugs reduce stress, boost immunity, and foster mindfulness with tips to make this simple act part of your daily life.

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Meditation Mondays Offers a Path to Inner Peace

Jan 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

On Mondays, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., all are invited to practice guided meditation at a local in-person class hosted by Genevieve Wachutka and the Modern Mystery School in Minneapolis.

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Healing Power of a Hug

Jan 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Hugging is more than a physical act; it is a shared moment of presence. Much like meditation, an embrace offers a gateway to calm and mindfulness.

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Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference Offers Deep-Dive Preconference Learning Opportunities

Jan 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The 14th annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, taking place May 23 through 25 at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin.

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Your Chakras: Insights from Interactive Free Quiz

Jan 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Twin Cities

A fun and insightful new quiz from Healing Waters Health Center can help explore your energy dynamics and figure out where you might energetically be stuck.

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From Infertility to Pregnancy

Jan 01, 2025 02:37PM

Sponsored Content Healing Waters Health Center in Stillwater offers support for women's health with AcuEnergetics, the Energy Enhancement System and more.

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Opening New Chapters

Dec 31, 2024 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Starting fresh can spark creativity and excitement. Take first steps—big or small—toward new adventures, and let wonder guide your journey.

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Paul Stamets is Spreading the Mycelial Message

Dec 01, 2024 02:40PM ● By Host Defense Mushrooms

Sponsored Content Renowned Mycologist, Paul Stamets, is an industry leader in fungi production, habitat, and research who has made it his life’s work to bridge the divide between people and mushrooms for health of humans and the planet.

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From Melancholy to Sweet Remembrance

Nov 29, 2024 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

The holidays can stir nostalgia for what never was, yet healing comes through creating new traditions and finding joy in the present. Explore ways to soothe the holiday blues.

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Finding Grace in Hardship

Oct 31, 2024 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

In the season of gratitude, it can be hard to feel thankful when personal struggles loom large. Yet, finding beauty in small moments and having faith in better days ahead can soften life's challenges.

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Resurrecting From Life’s Darkest Hours

Sep 30, 2024 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

By surrendering to the process and seeking support from trusted mentors or loved ones, we can emerge reborn, with greater capacity for growth and resilience.

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2024 ECK Worldwide Soul Adventure Seminar

Sep 12, 2024 02:58PM ● By Jordan Peschek

The 2024 ECK Worldwide Soul Adventure Seminar, Loving As God Loves: A Secret to Spiritual Living, is an international celebration taking place October 18 to 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

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Through the Lupus Glass: Living Inside the Purple

Sep 11, 2024 02:18PM ● By Kindra Berglin

Lupus: Holistic healing doesn’t erase damage or trauma, but it can help: Reiki, aromatherapy, diet, plant-based medicine, meditation to calm anxiety, stress management and exercise.

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Local Book Spotlight: Sacred Self: Simple Tools for Self Support

Sep 02, 2024 12:27PM ● By Natural Awakenings Magazine

Barb Ryan, founder of Wisdom Sister Studio, near Minneapolis, delivers a supremely helpful and simple guide to mindfulness practices. Sacred Self: Simple Tools for Self Support is an accessible guide to 11 simple mindfulness practices to cultivate a centered presence.

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A Pilgrimage to Wholeness

Aug 30, 2024 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

One of the most beautiful aspects of youth is envisioning the future with undaunted optimism, but even the most strategic plan for life can go off the rails.

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tribal friendship fire
Gathering Around the Friendship Fire

Jul 31, 2024 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Modern life frays our bonds, leading to isolation. Rekindle community by joining groups, appreciating others, and spending time with loved ones to mend relationships and connect deeply.

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Celebrating Unseen Milestones

Jun 28, 2024 08:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Honor the quiet achievements like overcoming trauma or mastering a yoga pose. Share these moments to inspire others, making the human journey truly worthwhile.

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