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CAN WE REALLY SAY ‘HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY’?
Centre all who identify as women.Centre women of all ages.Centre women of all shapes.Centre women of all colour.Centre women from all walks of life.Centre matrilineal methods of circular living.Centre the Earth herself. Can we really say “Happy International Women’s Day” when only some are centred? When the structure that we all operate in remains toxic and exploitive? Mimi XOfounder, spirit
I AM MY AGE
Today is my birthday. I’m 42 years of age. Now before anyone says (and we’ve all said these things): “You don’t look your age” “Forever 29” “Still got it” “Who’s your dermatologist?” or something similar… I would like to invite a different conversation around age. I’m in a process of continually embracing and normalizing my experience in my body, and
THOUGHTS ON ANTHROPOMORPHISM
The term and idea of anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, feelings, intentions, or actions to non-human entities. The word is derived from ánthrōpos (“human”) and morphē (“form”). Sources say that the term was first used in 1753, to reference religious heresy. This means the term is a relatively recent (in the greater context of humanity) invention, to claim
PLANT MAGICK SPOTLIGHT: BOTANICAL ASH
Botanical ash, or plant soot, rendered from fire, is the essence of a plant’s spirit and a powerful tool in plant magick. Whether this is from the remnants of incense or a plant (or blend of) burned by high temperatures, the ash is a sacred and useful magickal tool. Plant ash is one of the oldest methods of working with
THE HOT SAUCE IS ALIVE
The Hunan bloodline in my family loves spicy, aromatic foods. Almost every dish includes the option of hot sauce – whether it is soupy thin noodles, saucy thick noodles, sautéed greens, or braised meats. Gong Gong (my mother’s father), as well as each of his grown children (all five of them), had an entire shelf in their fridge dedicated to
#STRAIGHTTALK ON WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY
I can recall a time when originality, nuance, and depth were things to take pride in. In today’s culture one has to shrink it all into a generic elevator pitch or beige hashtag. We are told by marketers and influencers that what we say must be palatable for the mainstream. True stories— I’ve been told by more than one (white)
CAN WE REALLY SAY ‘HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY’?
Centre all who identify as women.Centre women of all ages.Centre women of all shapes.Centre women of all colour.Centre women from all walks of life.Centre matrilineal methods of circular living.Centre the Earth herself. Can we really say “Happy International Women’s Day” when only some are centred? When the structure that we all operate in remains toxic and exploitive? Mimi XOfounder, spirit
I AM MY AGE
Today is my birthday. I’m 42 years of age. Now before anyone says (and we’ve all said these things): “You don’t look your age” “Forever 29” “Still got it” “Who’s your dermatologist?” or something similar… I would like to invite a different conversation around age. I’m in a process of continually embracing and normalizing my experience in my body, and
THOUGHTS ON ANTHROPOMORPHISM
The term and idea of anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, feelings, intentions, or actions to non-human entities. The word is derived from ánthrōpos (“human”) and morphē (“form”). Sources say that the term was first used in 1753, to reference religious heresy. This means the term is a relatively recent (in the greater context of humanity) invention, to claim
PLANT MAGICK SPOTLIGHT: BOTANICAL ASH
Botanical ash, or plant soot, rendered from fire, is the essence of a plant’s spirit and a powerful tool in plant magick. Whether this is from the remnants of incense or a plant (or blend of) burned by high temperatures, the ash is a sacred and useful magickal tool. Plant ash is one of the oldest methods of working with
THE HOT SAUCE IS ALIVE
The Hunan bloodline in my family loves spicy, aromatic foods. Almost every dish includes the option of hot sauce – whether it is soupy thin noodles, saucy thick noodles, sautéed greens, or braised meats. Gong Gong (my mother’s father), as well as each of his grown children (all five of them), had an entire shelf in their fridge dedicated to
#STRAIGHTTALK ON WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY
I can recall a time when originality, nuance, and depth were things to take pride in. In today’s culture one has to shrink it all into a generic elevator pitch or beige hashtag. We are told by marketers and influencers that what we say must be palatable for the mainstream. True stories— I’ve been told by more than one (white)