You can shine with the light beaming out of your heart

We are all in power to create little islands of peace around us, and may [...]

The Blossoming Soul: Deception, Resilience, and the Unfolding of Inner Truth and Self Discovery

Like the flowers in the garden, we must root ourselves in the soil of our [...]

I feel the warm soil with my bare feet

Be Alive 🌱,❤ Love, Julia

My father is Ukrainian and my mother is Russian

My father is Ukrainian and my mother is Russian. My mother lived in Ukraine her [...]

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Tears, the Showers for the Soul

This poem reframes tears as this powerful, soulful language, beyond just sadness or joy. It [...]

Braking Bread: The Unspoken Bond

Be Alive 🌱Love ❤️, Julia

How I Let Go

This is how I let go, how I begin to heal, by giving my wounds [...]

The Dual Pulse: Rage and Love

When the war in Ukraine started, shattering the streets where I once played and grew, [...]

Breath and the Dance of Forgotten Words

Explore the profound impact of memory loss and the delicate dance of forgetting and remembering [...]

So I Write. Writing – a powerful tool for healing.

Writing as a means of navigating through grief—is a powerful tool for healing. Writing allows [...]

The Twisted Transformation

The quest for a richer inner life can sometimes lure us into landscapes filled with [...]

The Allure of Absolute Answers in an Uncertain World

We live in a landscape of questions—questions about who we are, what our purpose is, [...]

What is Mindfulness? A Frank Conversation

The Seed of Mindfulness Imagine yourself as a skilled gardener, nurturing a small seed nestled [...]

Without You

For those who tread this path of thorns,know your pain is my pain, and is [...]

Metabolism-Boosting Fat-Burning Spice Mix

Metabolism-boosting fat-burning spice mix is not just a hard-working super-powered digestion ignitor; This spice blend [...]

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Classic Vinegret Salad with Beets and Sauerkraut

Vinegret is another delicious salad from my childhood. Classic Vinegret makes a beautiful side dish [...]

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Almond Squares with Blueberry Compote

Almond Squares with blueberry compote is one of my favorite indulgences. I love to celebrate [...]

Easy Crunchy Homemade Sauerkraut

I have been making sauerkraut all my adult life. I love it, especially in the [...]

Vegan Olivye Salad – Epic Holiday Party Salad

The Olivye salad is a truly epic party salad. There were no holidays in my [...]

Vegan Better Than Ranch Dressing

Versatile and flavorful, light and creamy this oil-free dressing goes with so many salads, vegetables, [...]