Let It Be. Love Deeply.
Soul Food
“Like a mother who protects her child, her only child, with her own life, one should cultivate a heart of unlimited love and compassion towards all living beings.” Gautama Buddha
This Week: We are migrating into spring and fall. The wood is rising and ether is providing. The feminine is gently holding all of us as we flip the scripts and relationships with fire and water. You are being guided to LET IT BE....look deep within and Love DEEPLY.
Simply. Listen. Rest in the Void.
The New Moon reached full potency on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 12:54 PM PST (Pacific Daylight Time). Partial Solar Eclipse started at 10:29AM PST and concluded at 12:54 PM PST on September 21, 2025.
Questions:
Where are you ready to let it be?
How and where are you ready to love deeply?
Where are you ready to let it go within the lens of fear, doubt, and control?
Weekly talks are an offering to assist you in diving deeper into a spiritual practice, exploring your inner landscape, and cultivating inner peace.
Time Stamps: Dharma 0:00 | Meditation 23:00 | Sound 47:00 | Outro 1:26:00
Heart Food
Loving without Conditions
Mind Food
Reclaiming your Soveriegn Place Here
Body Food
Listening to you. There are all these words, tests, studies and systems that have attempted to understand the human body and how it interfaces with the mind, heart and soul. With all this science-based approach we are yet again evading the wisdom that rests within you. It is this eternal being that has walked before here and is interconnected to a lineage of wisdom that transcends more than you can remember. A gentle reminder: you know you. You have always been with you and you always will be with you. During the journey of living, you have accumulated lessons and wisdom that are unique to you and the physcial body that you were destined to be in. My words might be foreign, liberating and humbling. All of which will help you access your inner wisdom and acceptance of your physical form.
In the east and within the ‘science’ of measuring cause and effect, it is understood and tracible that your human form has a direct relationship to your individual and our collective (ancestors’) past action. Which is the humbling part and welcomes us to soften our gaze and look deeper into the true nature of our individual and collective actions and way of being. In addition, this is why from an eastern lens it is encouraged to minimize grasping for something external and rather welcome in balancing from within. Artificial anything might give you a quick fix; yet, it will ultimately create a shortcut. It is like cheating on a test. You may or may not think you need to know that information. If you choose to bypass learning it and need it in the future you will eventually need to learn it. There are no shortcuts. We might be able to quickly alter the human body; however, it does not mean you will have a deeper understanding why it is that way and how to balance it moving forward.
During this sweet transition, we will be officially tipping over to the feminine where I am tomorrow, and our brothers and sisters in the southern hemisphere have begun to return to the masculine. These past few days have been that reflection of the dance between your inner feminine and masculine; coupled with the emotions eternally connected to these two aspects of yourself. The emotions that rise up during this interplanetary shift could be anger, expansion, grief, joy and a plethora of other emotions connected to all that you are destined to liberate. This is where you can acknowledge that which is rising up and create space for it to move on out. When we look at the physical body we have this opportunity to see how we were destined to be shaped and built from there we can dive into the depths and truths that are accessed beyond the physical realm. We can start to do this by moving the body. It is up to you to decide what feels best for your system and that ideally will vary from season to season. As you move into fall or spring, the charged emotions of grief and anger need all the assistance they can get. Full-body and bilateral movements will assist moving the trapped emotions from your electromagnectic field and your fascia. Once these are released you will have more space to dance with joy and patience to wait for the perfect moment to take action. Coupled with you will have a deeper understanding how to free yourself and your ancestors from the karmic patterns that no longer serve.
As inspired, create some space to move the body organically and free from devices and welcome yourself to unwind. Your mind, body, heart, soul and ancestors will thank you deeply; coupled with the generations yet to come will have more freedom to build upon.
Mind You + Food
Comfort Food: a warm bowl of anything and everything soup. Simply go to your garden, fridge, and/or pantry. Select the ingredients that make your heart sing. Work from the bottom of the pot up. Add your spices, herbs and base notes (garlic, onion, celery, carrots, and/or etc.) with ghee, olive oil and/or water. Once things are popping off and become translucent, add half of your favorite stock or fresh water. Then, add your favorite veggies. Let this all simmer. Add any delicate greens last. This pot can simmer for hours on low or be placed in the fridge and finished off before you plan to eat. A simple, fun way to nourish yourself and anyone you choose to enjoy a bowl of soup with.
Turmeric and Cracked Pepper in Fall: TCM and Ayurveda
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, turmeric and cracked black pepper are potent allies for fall, addressing seasonal challenges like dryness and cold. TCM links fall to the Metal (Ether) element, focusing on Lung and Large Intestine health, while Ayurveda sees it as Vata season, requiring warming, grounding remedies. Together, these spices combat inflammation, boost immunity, and aid digestion, with pepper enhancing turmeric’s bioavailability.
TCM Perspective:
+ Turmeric: Warm, bitter, and pungent; enters Spleen, Stomach, and Liver. It moves Qi and Blood, countering fall’s sluggishness, clears heat and dampness for sore throats or sinus issues, and moistens Lungs to ease dry coughs. Add 1/2 tsp to soups (e.g., pumpkin) or turmeric tea with honey and pepper for immunity.
+Cracked Pepper: Hot and pungent; warms the Stomach, expels cold and dampness, and clears mucus. Sprinkle a pinch in congee, soups, or stir-fries with turmeric to support Lung health and digestion.
Ayurveda Perspective:
+Turmeric: Heating, bitter, and pungent; balances Vata and Kapha. It grounds Vata’s dryness, boosts Agni (digestive fire), reduces joint stiffness, and detoxifies Ama (toxins). Use in golden milk (1/4 tsp turmeric, pinch of pepper, milk, cardamom) or roasted veggies for warmth.
+Cracked Pepper: Heating; ignites Agni, clears congestion, and enhances turmeric’s anti-inflammatory effects. Add to dals or baked apples with turmeric for Vata balance.
Combination Benefits: Piperine in pepper boosts curcumin absorption, maximizing benefits for circulation, immunity, and digestion in fall’s dry, cool climate.
Practical Uses:
TCM: Turmeric-pepper congee with ginger for Spleen and Lung health.
Ayurveda: Golden milk or turmeric-pepper roasted root vegetables to ground Vata.
Both: Add to fall soups or teas for warmth and immunity.
Precautions: Avoid excess if you have Yin deficiency (TCM) or high Pitta (Ayurveda, e.g., heartburn). Consult myself or another practitioner if pregnant or on medications.
These spices align with fall’s needs, warming and nourishing the body. Try them in seasonal dishes to stay balanced and resilient.
TCM Method: Turmeric-Pepper Congee for Spleen and Lung Health
Ingredients
+1/2 tsp. turmeric (fresh grated or powder)
+a pinch of cracked black pepper
+1 cup basmati rice (soaked and rinsed)
+6-8 cups clean water or your favorite stock
+1-2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
Instructions
In a large pot, add rice and water or stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
Add 1/2 tsp. turmeric, a pinch of cracked black pepper, and ginger.
Simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down into a creamy consistency. Add more water if needed for desired thickness.
Serve warm. Optionally, garnish with green onions or cilantro for additional Lung support.
The pears are in many peak season in the Northern Hemisphere. This is when they are most abundant and deeper flavors. The Late Season continues on through January. The pears are in season. Pears are gentle and add sweet undertone to many dishes and baked goods where incorporated. The sweet taste is cooling and grounding in Ayurveda. The sweet taste supports building tissues, calming the nervous system and balancing (vata and pitta). It is very soothing if you have excessive heat or dryness in the body. The astringent taste is supportive and can help balance pitta and kapha by drying excessive dampness and/or reduce inflammation.
Baked Pears
This is a warm, nourishing dessert or snack for fall, this recipe uses pears (moistening the lungs) with turmeric and cracked pepper to support digestion, reduce inflammation, and support the fall element of Metal (ether). The spices and honey will warm the Spleen, counter balancing the fall’s dryness and cold.
Ingredients
+ ripe, frim pears
+1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
+pinch of cracked pepper
+1 tbsp. honey
+1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
+1 tsp. of ghee or coconut oil
+1/4 tsp. cardamom
+ 1-2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash pears, cut in half lenghtwise, and scoop out the core with a spoon. Place pears cut-side up in a glass baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the spices together. Then, melt the ghee or coconut oil with the honey. Stir in the spices. It will look like a paste.
Fill Pears with the spice-honey paste and spread over the top face of the pear halves. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Cover the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the pears are tender. Remove the cover for the last 5 minutes to carmalize the topping.
Serve warm. You can add a yogurt* or a nice cream*. Enjoy.
*Dairy free is more supportive during the fall and winter months. Vegan or Vegetarion options are optimal. This would be a good proactive approach if you tend to get the annual upper respitory mucous in the lungs.
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May each moment be filled with Blissful JOY, Peace, and a lot of LAUGHTER..sT