The MARCH 2016 | Series No. 2, Issue No. 4
wealth Issue
Unleash the Business of Passion with Randi Bayne & Yolanda Vasquez
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Achieve Bliss • Create Your {Work Space} • Find Your Calling
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Unearth the passionate parts of yourself–your essence, your dreams, and your inner desires. Choose sprinkles, fabulous accessories, T H I S M O N T H ’ S COV E R : and a sensual cocktail. Spring for fresh insight and Unleash some candle-making a new perspective. love! Randi Bayne & Yolanda Collaborate with Vazquez share their boldest others. Be the intentions and biggest dreams heroine of your in a passionate conversation own life.
about the business of making candles.
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Uncover the collections in your home: ornamental or utilitarian; necessary or frivolous; beloved or purely incidental. Gift yourself a sacred space worthy of the life you’ve chosen—the life in which you pursue your passions.
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Untether your beliefs about vulnerability, generosity, and recklessness. Claim the time and space you need to be who you want to be. Discover the wealth that results from prioritizing your needs, abandoning your inhibition, and opening up your soul to the world.
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The Perpetual You is a movement in which women are encouraged to love and share who they already are. We believe in choosing, embracing, celebrating, and unleashing the best parts of ourselves-the parts that never change-our Perpetual Selves.
Welcome T H E P E RP E TUAL YOU TE AM
LaKay Cornell
Lee Lee Thompson
Jessie Leiber
Co-founder & Editor of all things people-related
Co-Founder & Editor of all things words-related
Editor of all things design-related
LaKay is a true believer in consciously orchestrating your life. She is a lover of people, networking, champagne, the world of self-actualization and social media. She can frequently be found enjoying craft beer and introducing friends to things they didn’t know they needed. See what she's up to at lakaycornell.com.
The lee lee is a mother by choice, writer by trade, and designer by heart. She loves shopping, drinking, redecorating, and traveling. She keeps busy trying to do all of this while remaining true to her thrifty roots. Her online personalities include @leeleeinp and @boyswholovepink.
Jessie is a multi-disciplinary designer & art director striving to make her world more pixel perfect. When not staring at computer screens, she can be found singing (loudly) in her car or compulsively buying striped shirts. You can stalk her on Instagram @jessieleiber or work with her via createlittlelegends.com.
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The Perpetual You wouldn't be possible without the help of our amazing team of volunteers. We would love to take this opportunity to introduce them to you.
Sarah S. Kirsten Graphic Design Kirsten Eike is a creative entrepreneur with a love for food, photography, and design. When she's not curling hair for her bridal clients, she spends time dabbling in hand lettering, food photography, and yoga. She is a true homebody and enjoys relaxing with a glass of wine and a good movie. You can peruse her lifestyle photos on Instagram or her beautiful hair styles @kirstenmariedesignllc.
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Editing & Proofreading
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Sarah Sandidge can often be found reading a book. When she’s not reading for fun, she’s reading for work as a freelance editor, which is also fun. Her love for language, cultures and sociology makes people fascinating to her even though she’s a bit of an introvert, albeit a chatty one. When she isn’t glued to a written sentence, she is spending time with her family—mostly taking care of her two beautiful children— somewhere in the heart of Missouri. See how cute they are on Instagram @LulainLondon.
Mantra Krystal Brandt, Authenticity Coach, is a soulful, sensual siren who lovingly and powerfully guides highachieving women back to their innermost desires by reintroducing them to their own intuitive whispers of wisdom. She brings a provocative, feminine and powerful edge to creating deeply connective experiences where vulnerability is invited, divisive walls come down and your truest self comes out to play.
P.K. Editing & Proofreading Our resident proofreader, P.K. McGill can typically be found on her back patio—enjoying a cocktail, talking with friends, yelling at her puppies, cavorting with her husband—or all of the above. Her better-known alias is Nani: she has four amazing, smart, & talented grandchildren, who all take after her. Connect with her on Facebook.
Share your Passion Kristyn Photography Kristyn Miller believes good ice cream solves most problems and sunshine makes everything better. She loves to capture what's real—the messy, lovely, magical, ordinary stuff of her client's lives - the goodness that really matters. She hangs out in Southeast CT with her own messy, lovely, funny family— husband Brian, wild & sweet son Miles, three dogs, and a horse named Joshua. Connect with her at kristynmiller.com.
Jazelle Photography Jazell's Artistry inspires creative entrepreneurs to strengthen their brand by finding power and beauty on and off camera. You can find more of her work at JazellesArtistry.com or on Instagram and Twitter as @JazelleArtistry.
Jennifer Photography Jennifer Wenzel is a wedding and lifestyle photographer in the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida. She never leaves the house without her camera, because beauty is all around waiting to be found! You can connect with her on Instagram @jenwenzelphoto or hop over to her website.
The Perpetual You is a place where creatives and coaches can come together to showcase their work and be part of a movement designed to shake up the world.
Interested in adding your talents to the mix? Email us.
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Deborahhannah Neele has been traveling the globe since birth. As a result of growing up internationally and move countries every two years, wanderng has become her norm. She picked up photography out of gratitude for her crazy life. She lives in the Midwest, but since her bags are always packed, she may be across the ocean by next week. You can follow her on Instagram: @debneele.
Amy and Kay Walker traverse New England and beyond chasing sunsets, circling crowded dance floors, capturing tears and laughter, all in the pursuit of preserving stories of love, friendship, and family. You'll find a camera around Kay's neck, a paintbrush in Amy's hand, and joy on both their faces as they do what they love best. See some of their work online and connect with them at @walkerstudiosllc.
Cover Story Photography Maya, of MOJALVO, is a cinematographer and photographer, capturing moments in hopes of telling rich stories of the world around her. Most days you can find her behind the camera lens, but she also enjoys snuggling with a big mug of coffee, baking something paleo, or exploring the northeast. See her work at mojalvo.com or on IG @mojalvo.
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“I am my best work.”
- Audre Lorde
Celebrate passionate music by listening to this month's Spotify mix.
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urating this issue has allowed me to spend time reflecting on my own passions. I am unapologetically passionate about being Emma’s mother. Being completely and 100% myself with her and encouraging her to do the same has brought me a wealth of unconditional love. I am also crazy passionate about personal development and spirituality. As a perpetual extrovert, there are very few things that I do alone. The energy of others propels me. But, in January, I went to see Gabrielle Bernstein speak in New York. Alone. I drove alone. I waited in line alone. I sat alone. And I walked up to her and cried and hugged her alone. I realized that there are some things totally worth stepping out of your comfort zone for–things you are truly passionate about. Connecting the wonder of The Perpetual You with 700 women readers, 30 women collaborators, and countless artisans and makers world-wide–this has brought me more wealth than I could have ever imagined. My heart is constantly full, and I am eternally grateful for this experience. What we focus on, we bring more of into our lives. Because I want more of that feeling–that constantly full feeling from connecting with these Superstar Women around the globe–I am transitioning my role with The Perpetual You to focus on Community Building. I am officially handing over the reigns to my sister, and co-founder, The lee lee, who, as it turns out, is passionate about running a magazine!
Join the Movement.
Thank you for taking this journey with me. I hope the first eight issues helped you find your own passions and explore the wealth that comes from being exactly who you are.
realize to align your daily practices with your
ever-evolving desires
Passion Challenge Our 7-day challenge starts Monday, March 14th. For more details, join The Perpetual You Society on Facebook.
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Passion is the most compelling and irresistible emotion there is. — Bernadette Jiwa
To achieve bliss, I must choose to live passionately.
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n the summer of 2014, something was awakened inside of me. One warm and ominous Thursday evening, I came home from work to find my longterm partner of six years standing in front of me, bag in hand, explaining that he was leaving. Fifteen minutes later, my ex-partner, one duffle bag, and the life I had been living for six years were gone. In that moment, I received the greatest gift: freedom. Events over the next several weeks would change the course of my life. During this time of upheaval, I embarked on countless days and nights of selfreflection. You know the kind—intense, “my life has been turned upside down,” deep soul-searching reflection. Where, in the past, fear would have kept me from this level of reflection, I recognized this as the time to go for it. What a luxury raw, real reflection is. What I discovered was painful, but true: I had no clue who I was anymore. Who was this stranger staring back at me in the mirror? After living years alongside someone whose favorite pastime was being critical of others—including me—I had learned to protect myself by going with the flow, not rocking the boat, and keeping quiet about my innermost yearnings and desires. By protecting myself, I had lost myself.
Thus began the journey to get to know myself again. Who did I want to be and what did I want? More importantly, what did I deserve from my life? Rewriting my story was difficult at first. Even the most mundane facts were a challenge to define. For me to even think about what I loved to do, what I loved to eat, what made me happy, what brought me joy was hard; never mind what made me feel passionate. Then it hit me; my life had become passionless. The thing that was holding me back? Fear. I had been afraid for a very long time. Afraid to admit that the life I had been living was not one that brought me joy or encouraged passion. Afraid to take chances. Afraid to show my true self. Afraid to express myself and my desires. Afraid to admit to myself what I really craved in life. Afraid to go after joy, to want wealth, to accept ease, to have fun. When I got real with myself and confronted my fears, I opened up to my passion. Discovering my passion meant making a conscious decision to let my heart lead me. Following my passion allowed me to live life more fully and more authentically. continued on next page
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Start Today Fast forward 18 months. I moved out of an apartment that did not bring me peace, and now live in a beautiful space that inspires and grounds me. I traded a job that was no longer challenging me for one that allows me space and freedom. I left behind that stranger I had become and became instead the woman who was healthy and brave enough to recognize the love of her life when she saw him. (I am now happily, passionately, and joyfully married!) I am madly in love with my life and myself. Through this wild journey—from loss of fear to a wealth of love—I have learned that following passion is the way to a full, authentic life. How would following your passion impact you?
Katie Rose Lynch, LICSW is a professional mindset coach + psychotherapist and a semi-professional newbie wife. Katie Rose brings compassion, humor, love, and a contagious positive attitude to all of her work and is committed to moving women confidently in the direction of their goals. Katie Rose is also rumored to be an avid baker, and blissfully recovering perfectionist, who really believes that there isn’t any problem a hot cup of tea and a nice long nap can’t solve. Connect with her at KatieRoseLynch.com.
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To live a full, authentic life, you must first discover, embrace, and accept what brings you passion.
Relive a Moment. Think about the last time you were doing something that brought you complete joy. Maybe this was a special vacation, a lunch with a good friend, playing with your pet or your child. What about this brought you complete joy? Pick a date on which you will repeat this experience.
Release the Fear. In order to unleash our authentic selves, we have to release our fears. What are you most afraid of? Failure? Ridicule? Embarrassment? Write down your biggest fear and, if you know it, the origin of this fear. Note how this fear holds you back from enjoying your life. Release the power this fear has over you by taking a red pen or marker and striking it out.
Rewrite your Story. We all have a story we tell ourselves and others about our lives. What are the themes in yours? Given the chance to rewrite this story, what would you change? Pick one thing you'd like to change, and an action you can take to bring about that change.
Passionate about reading? Follow our Books To Read Board on Pinterest for monthly suggestions.
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Passion-Fueled Stories
The Glitter Plan
If I Could Turn Back Time
Evelina
by Pamela Skaist-Levy & Gela Nash Taylor, Pub 2014
by Beth Harbison, Pub 2015
by Francis Burney, Pub 1778
The question posed in If I Could Turn Back Time is as relatable to the modern woman as that third cup of coffee: What would you want out of life if you had the chance to live it differently? This crisis-turnedlesson story is both sweet, cautionary, and told with flair. Ramie’s creamy story leads us down two rabbit holes: one chasing money; the other chasing passion. This journey through time gives us the delicious opportunity to ponder the dreams of our younger selves, all the while pouring fresh excitement into our cups. Learning what she didn’t pay attention to the first time around, Ramie discovers some hard truths about living in the moment, finding wealth, and giving all you have to starry-eyed possibilities.
Rumored to have been an inspiration for Jane Austen, this epistolary novel follows a young woman dreaming, scheming, and becoming. She is one we can all learn from and laugh with. In this comical, classic, and often overlooked book, Evelina must learn to handle herself in a sea of people with their own interests and agendas. She desires to be fully alive and in the world, never a simple by-stander. Filled with energy, and characters as interesting as they are festooned, Evelina is all about the joys of dream chasing, whether you stride strongly down the path, or tumble all the way; reading it is a passionate reminder that the only way to know anything for sure is to go out into the world and find out.
Who better to beckon the warmer months of renewal than the ever evolving fashion-preneurs, Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash Taylor of Juicy Couture fame? In their book, The Glitter Plan, these two business mavens share their journey from a $200 investment, to a $50 million business. Whether or not you would walk around with the word Juicy on your rear, any aspiring passion seeker will appreciate the empire-building revelations shared in this business guidebook. The authors welcome us into their lives before fame and fortune, into a more relatable world of trying, failing, and working like crazy. Their vulnerability illustrates that passion, when correctly harnessed, will lead you everywhere.
Radically committed to magical mornings - Micayla is a wordsmith, entrepreneur, and mindset enthusiast living out a decidedly different post-secondary path while eating wholesome plants, drinking black coffee, hyper-organizing her days, and staying up too late working on poems. Lots more online and tweeting cheer from @Micayla_Vranic. T H E W E A LT H I S S U E
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Find something you are passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it. — Julia Child
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ot too long after Whisk + Brush owners, Becca Bryan and Betsy Arroyo, perfected their doughnut recipe “just for fun,” they were asked to make a snack food for the weekly Black Rock Farmers Market. They took their doughnuts, aka “sugary, heavenly clouds,” and have sold out every summer weekend since. Enjoying the companionship as much as the work, Becca and Betsy agree that the best part of this job is “having that deep, unshakable love for this (somewhat) silly endeavor.” They don’t even complain about getting up “at the crack of dawn” despite the fact they aren’t either one a morning person. That’s when you know you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing. Neither partner expected this business of doughnuts to take off so fast. In fact, they’re currently trying to play catch up and establish this newfound and unexpectedly popular business in the way it deserves, from solidifying their name, to branding the product, and deciding where and to whom they should market. Their advice on pursuing your passion? Being “clear about your passion and the path in front of you” results in a joyous adventure; the highs are “greater than any snags along the way.” In other words, Go For It!
Sarah Sandidge can often be found reading a book. When she’s not reading for fun, she’s reading for work as a freelance editor, which is also fun. Her love for language, cultures and sociology makes people fascinating to her even though she’s a bit of an introvert, albeit a chatty one. When she isn’t glued to a written sentence, she is spending time with her family—mostly taking care of her two beautiful children—somewhere in the heart of Missouri. See how cute they are on Instagram @LulainLondon.
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Order Your Kit Use the code below* to get 10% off your next Crafted Taste cocktail kit. A PASSI O NATE , I NFATUATI NG COC KTAI L
Kat Rudburg, founder of Crafted Taste, shares the cocktail kit that started it all: the Juliet & Romeo.
The Juliet & Romeo cocktail appropriately calls to mind a late evening tryst in a garden. Created by mixologist Toby Maloney of The Violet Hour in Chicago, this alluring cocktail pairs Uncle Val’s Restorative Gin with the crisp flavors of muddled mint, lime, and cucumber. A splash of Angostura Bitters and authentic rosewater adds sensual depth. This cocktail kit is one that I’m most passionate about because it was one of the first kits I created when I started my business, Crafted Taste. The passion to start my own business, the courage it took to go out on my own, and the success I’ve garnered as a result are all encapsulated in our Juliet & Romeo cocktail kit.
Use coupon code PerpetualCraftedPASSION0116 for 10% off your order from Crafted Taste.
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To fall absolutely in love with this perfectly-balanced, refreshing cocktail, you need only be a woman ready to follow a dream of her own.
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The increasingly warm temperatures of March are a gift not to be squandered. Avail yourself of any opportunity to be outside this month. Take 15 minute breathers and walk around the block, or schedule your next brainstorming session over a picnic lunch outdoors. Let nature inspire you: a change of scenery will bring a wealth of new thoughts, new ideas, and new perspectives. Unearth your passion and let your ideas take root. T H E E A S E IS S U E
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Hartford Prints!, an urban goods brand, showcases everything we love about local makers: heart, soul, and #ladyboss togetherness.
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Steady Habits USA Tee ($32, buy it) Hartford Handsome Onesie ($24, buy it) New York, New Haven, Hartford Baseball Tee
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3 | Small State Big Heart™ Tote from Hartford Prints! ($24, buy it)
4 | Alpaca Beanie from Peterson Sweater Co. ($38, buy it)
5 | Fabric Button Stud Earrings from Milo and Molly ($10, buy it)
6 | Sweet Fennel + Tarragon Soap from Treefort Naturals ($6, buy it)
7 | Love Hartford Sticker from Hartford Prints! ($6, buy it)
8 | New York City Map Notebook
Run by three sisters—Addie Gale, Callie Heilmann, and Rory Gale— since 2012, Hartford Prints! is focused on and supported by “small business” love. In addition to offering their own letterpress goods, their flagship store features handmade and homegrown products by New England makers. If you love their local fare as much as we do, visit hartfordprints.com or shop the product links on this page.
from Hartford Prints! ($30, buy it)
9 | Blueberry Blossom Honey from Red Bee ($14, buy it)
10 | Sexy Time Briefs Card from Hartford Prints! ($5, buy it)
11 | Apple Red Lip Glaze from Glory Boon ($9.99, buy it)
Get Featured The Perpetual You is thrilled to have collaborated with Hartford Prints! on our March products spread. To have your products or shop featured, send us a note!
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Wildest Dreams Why do we wait for a precise moment? Why can't that moment be now?
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isions of possibility and expectation are wonderful and motivating, but they aren't tangible. There is no “perfect moment by way of great timing.” Fate is not something we can depend on. Go big and create the consequence of action yourself! Instead of just imagining it, take the first step. Stand-up, move forward, create your change. What is the next step? What do you we need to do to bring your dreams to fruition? Commit to delving deeper. Rather than asking yourself what could be, tell yourself what will be. These things do not happen overnight, but a change will not happen at all if you stay in the same place and do nothing. The shift could be small. Perhaps there is a hobby you have been wanting to try. What tools, supplies or space do you need to make it reality? Make a list of those things and start checking it off. Maybe you have been contemplating a career change. Ask yourself the tough questions. Like, “Is this something I CAN do?” and “Where do I begin?” Inspiration boards, journals and daydreams are a place to start. Stepping stones for actual change, they are lovely, safe beginnings. Planning gives us hope and helps us shift our perceptions of what may be, to what will be. Will you fail? There is definitely that chance. There is also the likelihood that you will succeed beyond your
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wildest dreams! Only when you take the risk will you experience the outcome. Give this moment all you've got—If we want to be truly adventurous in our daily lives, we have to live with no regrets. Stop being so gentle with your dreams. No more boxing them up and saving them for another time. Let the light into all of your possibilities. Get dirty. Get messy. Be curious...and follow through. Live brightly and fully. Unleash the autonomy of your passions into the world. Authenticate the unknown. When you step into the fear and release what's holding you back, you're allowing the journey to unfold, to begin.
Summer is always enjoying the journey and making the most of the everyday moments. She is the wearer of many colorful hats; a yogi, mom, wife, writer and marketing & education coordinator in the Florida Keys. She is also the lover of really great red wine. You can follow her island life adventures on Facebook, and Instagram @airabess or #findingmywaylivingthisdream.
You must not only exist in the world, live life. — Lailah Gifty Akita
Try This at Home Have you wanted to skydive? You don't have to do it alone, unless you want to. Take a friend. Of course you can't just JUMP OUT OF A PLANE. But there are guides you can talk to. Find out what steps you need to take and get started.
What's your destination dream? Start packing for the road trip of a lifetime. Create a new space (boat, tiny house, yurt) to call home. Live outside the box for a while—discover a new part of yourself.
Has your hobby become your passion? Parlay it into a career or a profitable side hustle. Make the plans. Set things in motion. Research business plans, or call a fellow entrepreneur and pick her brain. T H E W E A LT H IS S U E
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Leigh’s DIY lip scrub: add 1-2 drops of peppermint oil to equal parts brown sugar, honey, and olive oil. Easy as pie!
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your Healthy Skin @AC COR D IN G 2 J E WLS
“A daily ritual is a way of saying I’m voting for myself. I’m taking care of myself.” - Mariel Hemingway
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hether you’re a board room maven or a #ladyboss doing her thing, there’s one thing we all have in common: we want healthy skin. Oh, and we don’t have much free time to make that happen. The fastest way to glowing skin is to exfoliate on a regular basis. Fortunately, incorporating exfoliating into your weekly routine isn’t as hard as it sounds. To make it easy on yourself, keep a face and body scrub in the shower. Use them twice a week in place of regular cleansers. Dry brushing, which improves circulation and rids your body of dead skin cells, can easily be done in place of your morning cleanse once a week.
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Prepare Yourself. Accessories can make all the difference in your exfoliating routine. Dry brushing can be done before you shower or bathe, or you can use exfoliating gloves to quickly slough your skin while in the shower. Choose a brush with natural bristles and a long handle.* Start at your feet and move up toward your heart. * Leigh recommends… Polishing Body Brush by Aromatherapy Associates or Your Exfoliating Gloves by Daily Concepts.
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* Leigh recommends… Trader Joe’s Lavendar Salt Scrub (for body) and Beautycounter’s Gentle Exfoliator (for face).
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Protect Yourself. Using a pure, oil based product a few hours after exfoliating will help moisturize and protect your newly sloughed skin.* Coconut Oil is a great moisturizer; choose a refined coconut oil to avoid a heavy coconut smell. Top off your oil with an allpurpose skin cream in extra dry areas like the elbows, hands, and feet. * Leigh recommends… Beautycounter’s Lustro Body Oil and Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream.
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Skincare can be a cathartic process in which you focus on yourself. Use exfoliating as an intimate opportunity for relaxation and renewal. By removing the old to reveal the fresh and new, you are opening yourself up to possibility, passion, and a wealth of happiness.
Leigh Schwab is a mother of twins who uses her love for skin care to help educate women about the ingredients in their products and the need for proper skin care legislation in our country. You can learn more about Leigh’s passion for a healthy and simple life on Facebook and Instagram.
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This month’s Self-Care Toolkit
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Comfrey Ginger Hematite Pele
For months, you have reflected inward, working alone with your thoughts. March is the time to nourish your soul and reignite your passion, to stoke the fire inside and stir the creative pot...where you go next is up to you.
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Strengthens and repairs bones and tissue
Relieves muscular or mental stress
Grounds your mind and body
Ignites the true desires of your heart
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nce called “knit bone,” Comfrey is a healing herb used both internally and externally to strengthen your bones and repair tissue, ligaments, tendons, and bruises. Use comfrey salves and lotions on sore areas. Or make a tea by pouring boiling water over the herb; covering and steeping for an hour; straining; and enjoying. Ginger Oil warms you in the cold months, improving circulation and relaxing muscular and mental stress. Create a massage oil by adding 5 drops ginger oil to each ounce of a carrier oil such as jojoba, or combine with eucalyptus to make a chest rub for relief from cold symptoms. Hematite is the core of the earth. By activating the root chakra, Hematite helps you stay grounded in your body and connected to the earth. Keep this stone with you when you need help with concentrating, moving
forward, and differentiating between true vision and fantasy. The Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, Pele, reminds us that fire is the ultimate source of change; once an element is heated, it will not return to its old form. Burning old ideas and igniting the fire for new passions will help us move forward. Pele asks us, “What is your heart’s true desire?” The future is now. Use this month’s toolkit to make amends and start anew. During this final cold month, focus your energy, renew your passions, and awaken your dreams.
Ashley Dees frolics around Saint Augustine Florida, picking herbs, finding herbal remedies, and playing with aromatherapy, tarot cards and crystals. Learn more about her, and how she teaches and gathers goddesses together at her website greenharmonyaromatherapy.com.
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“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” - Edith Head
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ediscovering my spring wardrobe is a bit like Christmas Day for me—there's the pleasure of unearthing the treasures from long ago, and the joy of purchasing new pieces to bring it all together. But my most cherished pieces are the accessories: bags, shoes, and jewelry. These are the goodies that make my outfit personal, the finishing touches that don't just complete the outfit, but tell the world who I am. Accessories are with you through thick & thin: they always fit; they are easily interchangeable; and they compliment any look. Accessories are also our most versatile option. Bags are perfect for a pop of color or for practical purposes. Jewelry can be the surprise of your outfit or bring balance to an otherwise daring combination. And shoes...who doesn't love a good shoe? Simply by making the
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Choose your Jewels Trends in jewelry are delicate layers or big statement pieces. Keep your look balanced by deciding on the "big" piece and building the rest of your jewelry selections around it. For example, to show off a statement necklace, pair it with stud earrings. If the earrings are the ones making the noise, then choose a layer of delicate necklaces or forego the necklace altogether!
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Work your Bag The right size or style bag can show your flair, complete your look, and make your life easier. Carry a zipper pouch or small cross-body full of necessities inside your larger bag that you can grab for quick runs to the store or your local cafĂŠ. Bonus: a pouch with a fun pattern can serve as a casual evening clutch when you need it to.
3 choice between flat and heeled, you've determined the kind of mood you want to be in for the rest of the day. Spring is the time when we start to remove the layers and expand our options. Don't be afraid to go big and make a statement with your accessories this season. Pair something trendy (hello rose quartz and tassels galore!) with a classic accessory you absolutely love. Step outside of your comfort zone and wear something that parallels the passion you bring to the world.
Alice Tegtmeier is a Personal Stylist and mother of three who uses personal style as one way of helping women live authentically. You can see more of her passion for personal style, coffee, and encouragement on Instagram and Periscope: @aliteg. T H E W E A LT H IS S U E
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PE R SPE CTI V ES from THE P E RP E TUAL YOU S OC I E TY
How do you live out your ?
passion
I love helping others see their best selves. Everyday I help my clients see themselves differently and that in turn fuels my passion. Often this involves a lot of listening, collaborating, and bringing to life their ideas, hopes, and dreams. Monika L., Owner of Creative M. Portraits (Chicago, IL, USA)
I'm a recovering perfectionist and often get wrapped up in judging the day by my productivity. As my mindset shifts on slowing down and doing simple things joyfully, I'm more focused on time spent with people, not lists. What really fuels my passion is
spending quality time with my family and getting lost in learning about new things. Jennifer W., Owner of Creative Whitt (St. Augustine, FL, USA)
T HE PERPETUA L YOU
I live out my passion by
documenting my growing children daily and doing the same for other families and couples who are starting a life together. I also love to think outside the box and try new techniques in my work so I can feel refreshed and challenged. Dawn W., Owner of Daybreak Photo Co (St. Augustine FL, USA)
Government has long been my passion. When I was younger with children at home, the League of Women Voters was a great way to stay involved in public affairs and meet other women. I have just retired and have time again to volunteer and, I hope, make a positive contribution to my community. Jeanne M., Retired Municipal Attorney (Needham, MA, USA)
Now that I have moved to London, one of my passions is exploring
new and unknown places. To find inspirations that I can translate into my design work, I put aside one day of the week to explore a new area that I haven't yet been to and soak it all in. Christine T., Owner of Christine Tse Interiors (NYC/London)
My business is a lifestyle, and one that I am learning to enjoy more and more each day. Everything I do from the time I wake up to the time I go to sleep involves living out my
passion of being a better person and to help others become the best versions of themselves by sharing my journey. Larrisa W., Owner of Love Fuel (Columbus, OH, USA)
I have a strong "passion" for coming up with an idea and seeing it through from start to finish no matter how many obstacles may come in the way during the process. The sense of accomplishment I feel afterwards can't be put into words. I will never get bored of trying new things. The best part of owning a business is not worrying about having my ideas shot down or somebody else taking credit for them. This allows me to live out my passion every day and reap the rewards—seeing the smiles on the faces of all the children and their families that pass through Rascals Gym every day makes all the difficult times worth it. Angie M., Owner of Rascal’s Gym (Hamden, CT, USA)
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“Choose the
bigger life. ”
— Gretchen Rubin
T HE PERPETUA L YOU
dwell to align your physical space with your
ever-evolving self
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