How fragile everything is

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Lotus Laura7 Comments

There is something I have learned somewhat recently. I did know this all along, I think everyone knows this, but now I feel like I really know it... Maybe this is what makes life so frustrating and unfair, or maybe this is what makes life so fragile and delicate in the most beautiful way. Progress… Continue reading How fragile everything is

natural health

Supplements haul!

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 Lotus Laura36 Comments

I recently went on a supplements haul! B-12 vitamin spray -- super important to get your B-12, especially since I don't eat meat. The spray is cool because you can quickly and conveniently squirt it in your mouth and it tastes yummy! Elderberry syrup -- elderberry has been used since ancient times as a way… Continue reading Supplements haul!

Holidays

Happy Ostara! (Spring Equinox)

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 Lotus Laura5 Comments

Ostara marks the first day of spring! Ostara, or Eostre, is the Germanic goddess of fertility. It is the day when lightness and darkness are equal, and from here forward, lightness is taking over. The days will continue to get longer, warmer, and brighter. Nature comes alive again -- flowers growing and trees turning green.… Continue reading Happy Ostara! (Spring Equinox)

media

Album Review: “Smoke + Mirrors” by Imagine Dragons

March 10, 2021 Lotus Laura11 Comments

Imagine Dragons released "Smoke + Mirrors" in February 2015, their second studio album, followed by their first and highly successful "Night Visions" that included "Radioactive" and "Demons." Imagine Dragons is an alternative rock band, some of their songs containing electronica and special effects. They also have some indie and some pop to their sound. Somehow… Continue reading Album Review: “Smoke + Mirrors” by Imagine Dragons

DIY / Recipes · witchy tips

DIY Craft: Mini Spell Jar

March 6, 2021April 12, 2021 Lotus Laura18 Comments

A mini spell jar (or "wish jar") is a little glass bottle that you can fill with ingredients in order to promote a certain desire. They can be used for manifestation, for decoration, for aromatherapy, just for fun -- or all of the above! First, set your intention First, you must figure out your intention… Continue reading DIY Craft: Mini Spell Jar

Personal updates

My mom would sing to me, “I’m gonna make you love me”

March 4, 2021 Lotus Laura15 Comments

When I was a child I was very uncomfortable with physical affection. But my mom was always a very physically affectionate person. So she would always be trying to hug me, cuddle me, hold my hand, kiss me, etc. I didn't like cuddling, I didn't let her hold my hand, and I was very physically… Continue reading My mom would sing to me, “I’m gonna make you love me”