🌼Metanoia🌼

Allie. 19. Aries. MI. Wanderlust & Serendipity. Ravenclaw. Polyamorous Panromantic Asexual. Gender-less Elf Queen. Intersectional Feminist. Spiritual Being. Pagan. Green & Kitchen Witch. Environmentalist. Mostly Raw Vegan. Thank you, I love you.

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Hello! 🙋‍♀️ My name is Danielle. I'm 21 and enjoy making kissy faces at Palo Santo while I drink my morning celery/ginger juice. . I wanted to do a little introductory post since I haven't done one in a long time, and a lot of new things are happening ♡ . First, a little about me. I'm a Health Coach, Reiki Practitioner, and Herbalist. I've been working as a Nutritionist and Customer Service Manager at @betterhealthmarket for 3 years now. I went to college for a single semester before deciding to take my education into the real world and find alternate ways of learning about health and healing. . I awakened to my purpose of serving others through radical self love after years of depression and health issues (IBS, Chronic bloating, Migraines, Fatigue, etc). I've always been passionate about helping this planet and the life inhabiting it, and I truly believe the best way to heal is to start with the Self. . I created Life Alchemy about two years ago and have been morphing it into something I can be proud of since. . My intention is to add value to your lives. I want to devote my life and time to creating things from the heart that will help you on your own journey. Next year you can expect regular YouTube videos, guided meditations, recipes, and blof posts on self love. This will all be provided on the Life Alchemy website (link in bio) so you have a central place to go to and gain access to all these goodies. . I also have hired a coach to help me create the program I've been working on, designed to help you balance the body and soul while training the mins to manifest your desires. There is heavy focus on nutrition, movement, and utilizing ritual to bring balance back into the life. . Thank you for being on this journey with me. You're the reason I do this work. Together we can make our World, inner and outer, one of love and harmony. . If you ever have any questions or suggestions please feel free to reach out to me. I love connecting with you ♡ . #selflove #selfcare #health #healthcoach #lifecoach #alchemy #plantbased #nutrition #ibs #leakygut #healing #holistic #holistichealth #vegancoach #spiritual #spirituality #spirit #love #vegansofmi #veganlife (at Waterford Township, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrS2dXPnWPQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11ep38dpbltnh

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"Reiki essentially uses human intention to heal another person’s ailments. [...] It can be roughly defined as using compassionate mental action and physical touch, energy healing, shamanic healing, nonlocal healing, or quantum touch." . Our universe is made of energy. We ourselves are energy. Reiki itself is energy, only with a mission. A mission to heal and bestow upon the person being healed the tools needed to grow mentally, physically, and spiritually. . Reiki has changed my own life greatly. It has unlocked abilities within me I had no clue I had, or was suppressing. I remember one time I had Reiki done, a lamp flew off a desk suddenly! It isn't a new age fad or some "out there" hocus pocus. Reiki is a fact of life that may be utilized for our healing, living in line with natural laws. . "A fundamental conclusion of the new physics also acknowledges that the observer creates the reality. As observers, we are personally involved with the creation of our own reality. Physicists are being forced to admit that the universe is a “mental” construction. Pioneering physicist Sir James Jeans wrote: “The stream of knowledge is heading toward a non-mechanical reality; the universe begins to look more like a great thought than like a great machine. Mind no longer appears to be an accidental intruder into the realm of matter, we ought rather hail it as the creator and governor of the realm of matter. The universe is immaterial—mental and spiritual." . For Black Friday, I am offering Reiki sessions at $30 for 30 minutes, or $50 for 60 minutes. If you are interested, please feel free to reach out and DM me to set up an Appointment. Still skeptical? I'll offer 10 minutes for free. . #waterfordmichigan #michiganreiki #reikimichigan #holistic #holistichealth #blackfriday #healing #energyhealing #energyworker #quantumphysics #healthcoach #lifecoach #reiki (at Waterford, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqh0LExnlYv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iy8otpwed15t

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One happy 🐼 . My intention is to go out in nature AT LEAST twice a week. Nature is the ultimate healer, teacher, mother. There is so much to learn in her presence. She realigns our energetic field, cleanses and oxygenates our blood, speaks to us through her elements, and enhances our intuitive power. . I'd like to go outside more to strengthen my immune system (especially going into winter), the nervous system, and enhance my ability to "see." . The more time I spend outside, the more I am ability to see the energy emanating from the trees and plants of the forest. I also feel intuitive pulses within my body and it helps me to recognize those messages (even though most of them are to hug trees) (I'm perfectly okay with this). . I also have been very focused on balance lately, which I will have an article coming out on that soon. Nature is the master balancer, always working towards equilibrium. I have been taking this lesson into deep consideration in how I handle situations and my emotions. . Do you have any intentions you are currently working on? Michiganders: What are your favorite parks? . #nature #plantbased #naturallight #spiritual #spirituality #spirit #love #vegansofmi #veganlife #plants #healing #holistic #holistichealth #healthcoach #lifecoach #witch #magic #gaia #alchemy #vegan #panda #spirithoods (at Proud Lake State Recreation Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdXDW1H1nc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zyah5bgr3yqf

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#whatsinmymugmonday ? Can that be a thing? . Before the deets, a pressing question: Foam or No Foam? . I am obsessed with a frothy drink and am so grateful to have a @vitamix that never lets me down 😍 My mom, however, is the opposite and doesn't like foam in her drinks because it "leaves less room for coffee." 😂 . DEETS 💖🍵⤵️ 1 Cup Fresh Chaga Tea (I've been using @blackmagicalchemy ) 1 TSP Matcha Powder ( @navitasorganics ) 5 Drops Hazelnut Stevia 2 TBSP Cashews, bought in bulk ♡♡♡ Throw it all in a blender and blend it on high until nice and frothy 😋 . Still working through things I already own to get rid of packaging. Fun fact though: navitas is currently working on compostable packaging made of plant fibers. There is hope for the world. . Anyone in Michigan know if Matcha can be bought in bulk? . #tea #plantlife #witch #magic #gaia #healthcoach #alchemy #lifecoach #plantmagic #herbal #herbalbeauty #herbalist #selflove #wisdominacup #health #vegan #michiganvegan #veganlife #plants #kitchenwitch (at Waterford, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXVDU9HF51/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4y8pk3di4nvs

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Let's talk tea bags! Did you know that most tea bags contain traces of plastic? This is to keep them from completely disintegrating in the cup. It also leaches a bunch of harmful chemicals into our bodies, and further adds to the problem of microplastics floating around in our environment. . Earlier this morning I posted a picture of a tea bag I hadn't opened yet on my story (even though I'm low waste, I have a TON of tea I haven't drank yet...). This tea bag survived the washing machine and had all of the paper skin stripped away, leading a plastic exoskeleton. . First off: I'm very disappointed in you, @yogitea . One would think you would strive for better and more ecologically friendly standards. Second: This is something that can easily be avoided. . There are tea brands that sell certified compostable tea bags such as @pukkaherbs that are made from natural fibers. . The other option is to go loose leaf. This nifty little basket I found yesterday at @mi_oasis_health and am in love. If you're someone who doesn't want herbs falling out in your beverages, there are also reusable, organic canvas tea bags out in the world 🙌 . I wanted to bring this up because it's just not something often talked about. We see the cardboard box and immediately think "of it's fine, I'll just recycle it," while in reality it is still adding to the problem. Look for brands that are compostable, unbleached tea bags or start buying herbs in bulk and make your own blends! . The blend I made today is: Sage, Lavender, Hibiscus, Rose. BONUS: Can anyone here read tea leaves? . #zerowaste #lowimpactmovement #lim #vegan #herbs #herbalist #tea #plantlife #witch #magic #gaia #healthcoach #alchemy #lifecoach #veganlife #plants #plantbased #environment (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVkHZxHkNf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jfbx32uixvt5

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How often we rush, Day to day, Moment to moment, Forgetting the most essential fact of life: The Breath. The wind that carries us forward, And yet instills... stillness. How often we forget to breath, Be still, Slow down, And drink in the ecstasy of life; Through senses heightened By awareness of The Breath. . Inhale Peace. Exhale Peace. Inhale Love. Exhale Love. Repeat. . #mindfulness #selfcare #breath #lifeforce #chi #vegansofmi #michiganvegan #veganlife #plantbased #healthy #tea #teaceremony #sunlight #spiritual #healthcoach #lifecoach #witch #magic #gaia #highonlove #highonlife #prana #meditation #poem #poetry #spiritualpoetry (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqTLOgSnS0Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1brv7w0bqzh4a

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Congratulations to @ivanabehealthy AND @erin_gardenchild for winning copies of the book @kisstheground by @joshtickell . . Since only two people entered and I loved both of your reasons for wanting to read the book I will be sending a copy to each of you 🌞🌿 Just send me your addresses in the DMs 💖 . To everyone else: read this book. It is ground...healing. It is the blueprint for a revolutionary shift in the way we work with this Earth, and will not only heal this planet and effectively reverse climate change, but it will heal each one of us as well in the process. . #environmentalism #earthwarrior #earth #gaia #healthcoach #alchemy #lifecoach #witch #magic #gaia #zerowaste #lowwaste #vegansofmi #michiganvegan #veganlife #plantbased #healthy #soiladvocacy #climatechange #climate #kisstheground (at Waterford, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqTAO4IHbnT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xr5zc8vm3wnr

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Let's talk BPA ☝️ . I'm sure by now you all have heard of it, and may even check for "BPA free" when you're buying soup cans. But what is it actually and how does it affect us? . BPA is a synthetic estrogen and chemical used in the production of plastics. It mimics estrogen within our own bodies and can cause various disruptions, especially hormonal. . The reason I wanted to talk to you about this today is because it is still causing problems. I met a woman who recently overcame breast cancer that was caused by BPA exposure. She never thought she would be at risk for breast cancer. No family history, healthy lifestyle and diet, I mean this woman GLOWS when she comes into a room. Yet, she still was exposed to BPA and fell ill. . This chemical is in EVERYTHING. Plastics, our clothing, cans, receipt papers, our car steering wheels, children's toys. We are constantly being exposed to BPA and even passing it on to babies during pregnancy. . We can limit exposure and reduce the health risk very easily: • Refuse paper receipts • Buy canned goods fresh and in bulk, bringing your own cloth bags and glass containers • Only buy beverages in glass container or bring your own refillable glass bottle • Instead of plastic children's toys, use ones made of wood or cloth. Maybe even make toys or find someone local who crafts them out of safe materials. • Make or buy a covering for your car steering wheel out of organic materials (or walk places if possible) • Make your own baby food or buy ones in glass containers, instead of buying ones in plastic • Purchase clothing made with organic fabrics. Many are made from recycled plastics and contain BPA. . #bpa #plastic #zerowaste #lowimpactmovement #breastcancer #hormones #refuseplastic #childcare #health #holistic #awareness #chemicals #toxins #estrogen #bpafree (at Waterford, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqSQOkIH-pU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=165jp0nmgc7i8

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Giveaway! . You may remember my raving about Regenerative Agriculture a couple weeks ago from a special book called @kisstheground . I recently signed up for their Soil Advocacy program so I can learn more and make a bigger impact. When I signed up, they sent me a copy of the book, but I already own it so I don't need this one! . I would love to share it with one of you! This book gave me hope for the future and is beyond inspiring. If you'd like to learn more about it, I'll post a bit more about it in my story and you can see some of what it has to offer. Also be sure to check out @kisstheground and some of the work they do ♡ . To win: Tell me below about why you are interested in reading this book and what it is you do to help our environment! . Must be following me. You can tag for extra entries. . Winner will be selected tomorrow by noon EST . #kisstheground #soiladvocacy #environmentalism #plantbased #veganism #climatechange #climate #savetheplanet #books #giveaway #joshtickell #zerowaste #lowimpactmovement (at Waterford, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqPxMQFHGku/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6rkw7huo99dt

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One of my favorite podcasts is by @theminimalists and this week they talked about the ever so important foundation in life: Self Care. . The podcast was and is fantastic, I highly recommend you check it out along with some of their other podcasts ("Love" is another favorite). . After my week of not using social media, one thing that became very apparent to me was the need to focus more on the goals, values, and desires. I have been lacking structure in my life and that is largely what leads to digital addictions. . This week's Minimalist podcast touched upon the importance of discipline in order to express ourselves more freely within these constructive boundaries we set for ourselves. Setting boundaries and goals use to seem very intimidating to me, especially as someone who likes to "go with the flow," but the value in structure is undeniable. I dive into this more and the list inspired by @joshuafieldsmillburn himself in my latest blog post (link in the bio). . After you've checked that out, come back and tell me what methods you utilize to focus your mind and stay on track. . #theminimalists #journaling #structure #shivashakti #todo #focus #healthcoach #lifealchemy #lifehack #spiritual #selfcare #productivity #planner #blog #blogger #vegansofmi #michiganvegan #veganlife #plantbased #healthy #mentalhealth #businesstips #healthblogger #veganblogger (at Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqK3gZ-HdiG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=spq3h39947ev

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Romanesco Broccoli. It looks more like Cauliflower, but tastes reminiscent of Broccoli. . "A fractal is a natural phenomenon or a mathematical set that exhibits a repeating pattern that displays at every scale. It is also known as expanding symmetry or evolving symmetry. Fractals are encountered ubiquitously in nature due to their tendency to appear nearly the same at different levels." . All that exists is born of the same repeating pattern, expressing itself in an infinite number of ways. Every that exists, has ever been in existence, and ever will be, is contained within this infinite coding that writes the history of our universe, of every star and every dimension. Of every place black holes lead to. It is all right Here, right Now, contained in every leaf, every raindrop, every cell of our DNA, every floret of Romanesco Broccoli. . #mathematics #quantumphysics #universe #nature #food #foodisfuel #plantbased #healthy #nutrition #foodie #detroitvegan #crueltyfree #dairyfree #lunch #healthcoach #lifecoach #witch #magic #gaia #weirdplants #metaphysical #spiritual #toinfinityandbeyond #vegan #vegansofmi #michiganvegan #supportlocalfarmers #farmersmarket (at Everywhere) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqKkBEEHQ_S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j1emzwlnnkcm

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The past week I undertook a social media fast. Here are a few things I learned: ♡Social Media is a great way to avoid doing the things I love. It can be used in a healthy way, but would work best with a schedule. ♡Life has a natural flow and rhythm to it that is easy to fall onto when distractions are not present. ♡Technology emits frequencies that can have a negative affect on our own subtle vibrations, causing stress and havoc within the body, and thus making it more difficult to deal with stressors in the day to day life. Limiting the usage of technology heightens the senses and brings awareness more to these subtle energies that are flowing within and all around us. ◇◇◇ In the week hiatus I was able to finish this painting, spend time with friends and be fully present for it, study herbalism, meditate and do yoga daily, go for long walks in nature, prepare healthy meals and enjoy every bite without mindlessly rushing, read and finish books, write articles, enjoyed crazy downloads and deep meditations with the 11/11 portal on Sunday before going to church bright and early (no, I'm not religious), and question everything (but I do that anyway). ◇◇◇ Would I do this again? Absolutely. Will I do this again? Absolutely. Do I recommend trying it? Absolutely. ◇◇◇ Keep an eye out for the articles, I haven't posted them yet. The painting is "Mother Goddess Giving Birth to the Universe." ◇◇◇ How has your week been? . #painting #socialmedia #art #goddess #spiritual #nature #universe #psychedelic #abstract #gaia #healthcoach #alchemy #lifecoach #witch #magic #life #thoughtsbeyondthescreen #meditation #mindfulness #selfcare (at Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqH3cwiHd2i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8rsk6hjzh0ml

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Prunus serotina Common names: Wild Cherry, Black Cherry, Choke Cherry, Rum Cherry, American Cherry . Both the fruit and the bark are edible. . Highly Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory, the Tart Berries are popular in many health food stores, especially among athletes and those experiencing joint pain. . The Cherries may be used in pies, cocktails, jams, frozen for the winter, or simmered into a concentrate similar to (and more potent than) ones found in stores. Harvest in late summer. . Wild Cherry Bark is an Expectorant, Antitussive, Astringent, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiotonic, Bitter, Nervine, Sedative. This makes it especially amazing for the Respiratory, Digestive, and Nervous systems. It should be harvested in the Spring while Sap is running. . The Bark can be used as a tea, tincture, syrup, cold infusion, or decoction. It may also be used as a wash in cases of sores, ulcers, herpes, and shingles. . Native American tribes used wild cherry for a variety of ailments. The Cherokee used it for coughs, colds, fevers, indigestion, to ease labor pains, as a blood tonic, and as an astringent wash for sores and ulcers. The Chippewa use it to expel worms, disinfect and dress burns, cuts, wounds, and ulcers, and treat cholera and tuberculosis. The Delaware used it for diarrhea, coughs, and as a tonic for general debility. The Iroquois used it for coughs, colds, fevers, headaches, bronchitis, lung inflammation, sore throats, blood purification, sores caused by “bad blood,” and burns. The Ojibwa used it for chest pain and soreness (Moerman, 1998). . My favorite ways to use Wild Cherry Bark are as a syrup for coughs, or in a tincture used with other herbs as a digestive bitter. . #herb #herbalism #nativeamerican #plantwisdom #zone6 #wildcherry #prunusserotina #healthcoach #lifecoach #witch #magic #gaia #mothernature #healing #coldseason #health #trees #nature #plantbased #vegansofmi #veganlife #plants #digestion #stress (at Indian Springs Metropark) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0o0tBHQES/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wmhzgyft11z

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Reminder that you are a divine being with immeasurable amounts of creativity and opportunity stored inside of you just waiting to be unlocked 🗝 . How do we access these goods, you ask? 🌿Go out in nature 🌿Spend time in silence and solitude 🌿Be open to guidance 🌿Do something that requires simple movements that quiet the mind, such as coloring, abstract painting, or yoga 🌿Eat clean to bring clarity to the mind 👁 🌿Herbal teas from plants such as Sage, Blue Vervain, Mugwort, and Damiana 🌿Create an Idea Map 🌿Pay attention to and write down dreams 🌿Read inspirational books, watch inspirational movies, and look upon inspirational artwork. Surround yourself with things and people who ignite your creative spark. . Through all of this always remember: True magic isn't the idea itself, rather it is our ability to stay devoted to the task of creating our dreams in this reality. . What is your favorite way to spark inspiration in your heart? How do you stay on task and committed to doing the things you love? . #inspirational #sundaysoulschool #icouldbeateacher #maybe #healthcoach #lifecoach #alchemy #witch #magic #gaia #quotes #inspiration #creativity #herbs #herbal #vegan #vegansofmi #michiganvegan #veganlife #vegansofig (at Waterford, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpwxWp9n81o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=up1zh2jgxopa

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I'm always packin' Swipe for the deets . I got this backpack while in Colorado because purses are secretly the devil and I wasn't about to be hiking mountains with one of them. Now I have something to display my ever growing affinity for pins 🖤 . P.s. in need of early morning hiking buddy willing to brace cold Michigan weather hmu . #backpacking #hiking #adventure #nature #plantbased #naturallight #healthcoach #lifecoach (at Waterford, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpvXWHoHiiK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o9ih4eqs0t2i

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11•1•18 I often feel as if I am living inside of a fantasy world-- constantly falling into different wormholes of centralized attention. From intensive projects to social media scrolling to trying to meet expectations. Each choice and action begging the question of "What is real and what is illusion?" At the end of the day, is it not all illusion? As I fall into a different world entirely as night makes herself known, one even more Fantastical and twisted than the one I encounter upon opening the bodily eyes. Only until one day I will find they no longer open, and the worlds I had experienced only moments previous slipped away and swirl and to the vast pool of collective conscious awareness. So then I am left to wonder once more: Regardless if this is all fact or fiction, All I know is in this moment. So then, if all I can do and all I can change or work upon is Right Here and Now... then what is true for me, and what world do I wish to create? What vision of the "future" do I wish to manifest, knowing all I ever need is here in this moment? What definitive bricks can I lay down to build this Castle? I am the dreamer, the artist, the architect, the laborer, and the ruler of my own life. . #deardiary #spiritual #mindfulliving #tao #taoism #spirituality #spirit #love #vegansofmi #veganlife #waterwitch #greenwitch #healthcoach #lifecoach #witch #magic #gaia #life #musingsoftheday (at East Tawas, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpri5lqjkv-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i3s6z0bsk7uv

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Who says oatmeal can't be for dinner? . Ayurvedic Oats & Salted Caramel @so_delicious Ice Cream 🙈 . Oats, Turmeric, Ginger, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, & Almond Milk . #vegan #michiganvegan #veganlife #plants #naturallight #veganfood #glutenfree #smoothie #detroitvegan #crueltyfree #dairyfree #dinner #glutenfree #smoothie #healthcoach #lifecoach #witch #magic #gaia #plantwisdom #ayurveda #veganayurveda (at Tawas City, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BppyTh-jzUY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1szkz3eqnb966