As the air starts to cool, it's tempting to pile on the layers and forget that we live in a body for a while. Without the pressure of donning a swimsuit, many of us disconnect from our bodies to avoid (the sometimes complex) relationship we have with our physical form. But what if the colder months actually offer an opportunity to nurture a new relationship with the skin we're in? Perhaps we can use this time to explore what we, as individuals, want from our bodies away from the gaze of others. Rather than focusing our energy on arbitrary scale numbers or clothing tags, we instead shift our focus to how our bodies feel under our own hands. How much muscle feels good to you? How much softness do you prefer? Forget what other like, it's your body, what do you like? As we stroll through the forest, imagine an autumn connecting with your sacred vessel, it's not too late to embrace the skin you're in. 

What am I reading?

The Crescent Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski

https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781668058398

Bohemian Magick: Witchcraft and Secret Spells to Electrify Your Life by Veronica Varlow

https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780063027381

https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalking

What am I playing on repeat?

Zombie by the Cranberries

What's for dinner?

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients:

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

2-3 sweet potatoes

1 onion

Garlic (as much as you like)

2 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can black beans

1 can chick peas

1 cup frozen corn

2-3 cups chopped spinach

Cumin 

Chili pepper

Turmeric

Salt and pepper (season to taste)

2 cups cooked quinoa

Instructions: Drizzle olive oil in soup pot, sauté onion until translucent, add garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add diced sweet potatoes and spices, stir to coat. Add broth, diced tomatoes, and beans. Bring to boil. Simmer for 25 minutes until sweet potatoes become fork tender. Add frozen corn and fresh spinach. Add cooked quinoa, stir. Season more to taste. Enjoy!

Turmeric Ginger Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

Apple Filling

• 6 medium Honeycrisp apples about 2 pounds, cored and sliced into ¼-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperenhances turmeric absorption
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch

Crisp Topping

• 1 cup rolled oats certified gluten-free if needed
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/3 cup coconut oil solid but scoopable (or butter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

https://simplynosugar.com/wprm_print/turmeric-ginger-apple-crisp

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