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Getting right with your values before taking action

“The goal isn’t to make the perfect decision. It’s to make the right decision for you.” A few weeks ago someone shared a graphic claiming

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Andy and bestie / Shambala Resident Carol Lacey in tshirts that say "Sustainable Gangster"

What I Learned by Disappearing for 30 Days

I thought I was trying to use my phone less, remove the temptations of social media, and be more present in my life, as a

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Stop Building Your House in the Parking Lot

“The song is never lost. It simply becomes quieter beneath the noise.” I thought my second digital detox was about spending less time on social

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Attention Sovereignty Experiment 2026

Over the last 9 days I’ve been easing into this year’s Attention Sovereignty experiment – an evolution from last year’s Digital Detox (pages now combined).

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Calendula Extractions in Oil – Jojoba vs. Olive

5 of 22 A quick guide to shelf life, absorption, and best uses. We grow Calendula on our Tower Gardens here on Shambhala, right by the back

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The Little Propane Heater That Changed Everything

If you had asked me three years ago whether I’d ever rely on propane for comfort inside my little yurt, I would’ve told you probably

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Gluten-free Vegan stuffing with Cranberries, Quinoa and Kale

Not your typical stuffing, this recipe was inspired by reading several other vegan recipes but ultimately governed by what we had in the cabinets and

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Libra Season, the Equinox & Solar Eclipse: Finding Balance in a Time of Change

The cosmos is giving us a power-packed lineup this week: the Sun moves into Libra on the Equinox, Mercury is already in Libra, Mars is

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Introducing “Building a Meditation Practice” at the Yoga Loft

Have you ever tried to meditate and felt like your mind just wouldn’t stop? You’re not alone. Most people struggle to quiet the chatter, and

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Cat’s Claw for… everything health!

I have been studying the benefits of herbs on health for over 25 years now and during the time I was focused on healing my

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Muscle Testing: Tapping Into the Body’s Inner Wisdom

Have you ever felt like your body “knows” something before your mind catches up? That gut feeling that tells you yes or no before you’ve

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Inside Manifesting with Synchronicity: What Really Happens in 9 Weeks

Most of us have read a self-help book or two. Some even make us feel inspired for a week or two. But how often do

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Heal the Past, Clear the Path:

Why rREST Is the Secret to Flow One of the biggest blocks to living a life of synchronicity isn’t “out there.”It’s the stories, traumas, and

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📺 Kill Your Television, Kill Your Feed: Reclaiming Real Nourishment

In the early 90s, a simple phrase started circulating among counter-culture circles: “Kill Your Television.” Back then, we recognized how screens were numbing us, feeding

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Be the Magnet

Energy Is Magnetic: How Your Focus Shapes Synchronicity

Have you ever noticed how what you focus on multiplies? When you dwell on problems, more problems seem to appear. When you lean into gratitude,

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Behind the Scenes: How I Prepare to Work with Synchronicity

When I teach Manifesting with Synchronicity, I don’t just “talk about it” — I live it.This week I’ve been setting the stage for the 9-week

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Manifestation Tips and Rituals

Why Manifestation Hacks Don’t Work (and What to Do Instead)

We live in a world that loves shortcuts. Quick fixes, three-step hacks, instant results.But manifestation doesn’t work that way — and deep down, you already

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gen X are the people born between mid 1960s and early 1980s

Why GenX Was the Perfect Generation to Launch (and Get Hooked by) Social Media

Where are my fellow “slackers?” We were the bridge generation. We grew up analog and came of age digital — and that unique position made

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