It is an ancient powerhouse plant packed with minerals, anti-oxidants, and neuromodulators, efficiently carried into our bodies by the naturally occurring cacao butter. One of the neuromodulators that Cacao contains is anandamide, also known as "the bliss molecule." It's an Omega-6 fatty acid neurotransmitter that helps stimulate a sense of happiness and mental wellness. Anandamide is one of the reasons Cacao is a natural antidepressant and anxiolytic!

Feeling stressed? Perhaps some forest bathing is just what you need. Shinrin- yoku in Japanese literally translated means Forest Bathing, and has become a recognized relaxation and stress management activity in Japan. Studies show that walking amongst the trees in forests not only reduces stress, but there are other unseen benefits we receive from our plant friends of the forest.

Today, as I write this, the moon is in it’s last quarter, and I read a post from @SpiritDaughter, whom I am not only following, but also doing a year long study of the moon cycles with.

I loved what she said, (and I paraphrase a bit here…)

November is usually my least favourite month of the year. One reason being that it is often the most “grey” month on the calendar. The beautiful colors of fall are gone, the wonder of winter has often not yet appeared, and it is usually when we are adjusting to the cold of winter season.