New Beginnings by Virginia Shepley (From the Spicy Soul Mama  blog) This December, I celebrated my birthday the whole month. I leaned into the vibration of what it means to be a Sagittarius and the symbolism of the archer. Interestingly, I was born in a month that is the darkest one of the year. Maybe that’s why I’m on a journey to self-discovery and why I write the topics I do, to find the light within the darkness. You don’t have to be a Sagittarius to embrace the symbolic

(From the My Warrior Mom Life   blog) Self care is the key to a healthy, happy and balanced life. As a parent to a struggling teen or a care-giver to others (your own parents, a relative, a friend) we often neglect our own needs and forget that we have to focus on ourselves, too. We can only help others when we are whole. It isn’t selfish, but vital to our energy, stamina, mental health and spirit. Begin with the basics: eat a sensible diet, get enough proper sleep, exercise,