NOVEMBER 2020
Bohem
ISSUE 1
a zine for the cloud walker and wandering soul. nature's rebel.
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Affirmation of the month
I am allowed to say no BOHEM
C O N T E N T S
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SELF-CARE IN A PANDEMIC These are strange times and we want to help you maneuver them with your mental wellness in mind. STRESS
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LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO YOUR ENEMY:STRESS
"But as it progresses, this stress related disorder can become something serious."
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OIL OF THE MONTH
TEA TREE OIL - YES IT NEEDS IT'S OWN ARTICLE This oil can help with a plethora of issues. Turn the page to find out what..
HEALING
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MONTHLY JOURNAL PROMPT
Time to take a minute for some proactive healing. Grab your notebook and pen!
Welcome
HELLO FROM YOUR RESIDENT HIPPIE "I am happy here. The life I lead is light & freespirited. I want to share this feeling with the world."
I am excited to welcome you to Bohem Magazine. A
Physical copies will not only boast the same bounty of
zine for the cloud walker and wandering soul. Nature's
information as digital but will also serve as art for your
rebel.
living spaces. Those who purchase the physical copies will have access to the digital copies as a bonus.
The purpose of this magazine is to provide a place for healing, escape, inspiration, education and
Once again, I am so excited that Bohem has found her
enlightenment.
way to you and I hope you enjoy her and the treasures she holds.
Upon opening each month's issue, you can expect to find vibrant articles about everything from herbs to
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travel to holistic healing. The articles will differ wildly
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each month but you can always depend on a monthly
ways listed below.
affirmation, oil, herb, self-care tip, plant-based recipe and reading for the collective.
Peace,Love&GoodVibes, Editor-in-Chief
Bohem is available in digital as well as print. As time
Shirlette Robinson
goes on, the digital version will come with extended
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M O V I N G M O U N T A I N S MEET THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
"I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD MAKE IT A HERE. UNTIL I STARTED THINKING I COULD MAKE IT HERE."
Hello, my name is Shirlette Robinson. I am a holistic coach who's mission is to spread positivity and inspire healthier communities by connecting people back to self, through nature. This came about by simply wanting to share the healthy new lifestyle choices I've made for my son and myself with my community. Fast-forward to now, I am a master reiki practitioner and teacher, certified health, wellness, fitness and mindfulness coach, herbalist and tarot reader. All this is in the name of helping people. My area of focus is holistic methods of dealing with depression and anxiety that can be coupled with more traditional methods. I am currently finishing up my bachelor's in alternative medicine on the path to my doctorate in psychology. The ultimate goal is to become a Holistic Psychologist. I started this magazine as simply another way to spread helpful information and ways to make this life just a bit easier.
Shirlette Robinson aka
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self care
SELFCARE IN A PANDEMIC
ALTHOUGH WE CAN'T DO MUCH, HERE ARE JUST A FEW SUGGUESTIONS TO MAKE THINGS JUST A BIT EASIER. 1. Make sleep the most important part of your day. a. Meaning plan your day around getting to sleep "on time". Although it's easy to allow time to sort of mush together, keeping up with your natural schedule is better for your overall health. Including mental health. 2. Prioritize Sunshine. a. In whatever way you can find ways to get some sun. A masked walk in a park, walk around your block, sunbathing in your front yard or patio or simply sitting in your window sill. Vitamin D is important in keeping bones and muscles healthy. Especially during a time where we are so stationary. 3. Make space for social interaction. a. Before you say anything...I know. However in this digital age we can get a bit creative. Even for introverted people like myself, social interaction is needed to keep the brain stimulated. This is also true for parents with young children. Sometimes you just need grown-up conversation.
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10 SIGNS OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP Is your relationship healthy? Take a few minutes to read through this article and see how your relationship is doing. "My parents had a very good relationship," I often hear my clients say. "What do you mean by good?" I ask. "They didn’t fight. They spent a lot of time with each other." That may have been the definition of a good relationship years ago, but now most people want more. Following are ten signs of a healthy relationship. KINDNESS Is kindness more important to each of you than having your way, being in control, or being right? Do you each receive joy out of being kind to each other? Being kind rather than controlling with each other is essential for a healthy relationship. SPONTANEOUS WARMTH AND AFFECTION Do you and your partner well up with warmth and fullness of heart for each other and express it with affection? Are you each able to see the beautiful essence within each other, rather than just the faults? Are you able to get beyond the outer to the unique inner Self of each other? Do you enjoy sharing affection? Warmth and affection are vital for a healthy relationship. LAUGHTER AND FUN Can the two of you laugh and play together? Do you appreciate and enjoy each other’s sense of humor? In the midst of difficulties, can you help each other to lighten up with humor? Can you let down and be playful with each other, letting yourselves be like kids together? Laughter and fun play a huge role in a healthy relationship. ENJOYING TIME TOGETHER AND TIME APART Are you both each other’s favorite person to spend time with? Are you motivated to set aside time just to be together? Do both of you have friends and interests that you enjoy doing? Are both of you fine when you are not together? Some couples spend a lot of time together because they really enjoy it, while others spend a lot of time together out of fear of being alone. It is important for a healthy relationship for each person to have friends and interests, so that they are not dependent on each other. Dependency is not healthy in a relationship, particularly emotional dependency.
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BOHEM Editor in Chief / Shirlette Robinson Photography / Shirlette Robinson Editorial Assistant / Dr. Cheri Moore Digital Content Editor / Shirlette Robinson Editor at Large / Dr. Cheri Moore BOHEM Magazine is under Moore Television Network For inquiries, contact us: hello@thewanderingbohem.com (540)352.6222 or DrCheriMoore@icloud.com For exclusive digital content, visit www.thewanderingbohem.com
“Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.” – JIM ROHN