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, [...]