Click Here for Original Posting from 'The Waldorf Mom' On January 6, the children woke up to a new scene on our nativity table. Everything disappeared except Joseph and Mary (now wearing a circlet of stars around her head) and the Christ Child, now in its mother’s arms. A bright red star shines above them. The Three Kings are around the family and 12 candles, each … [Read more...] about Festivals & Rituals: Epiphany
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The Light Within
Written by: Maya Jacobs Season’s greetings to all the souls out there who might read this, I hope your holidays are filled with light, joy, love, and comfort. Growing up, my childhood was a place of magic, wonder, adventure, and light. Every year when the golden leaves would blow off the trees and winter would breathe its first breaths, I would always get so excited … [Read more...] about The Light Within
Introduction to the Helias Foundation
Through its dedicated efforts in Ukraine, the Helias Foundation champions innovative, locally rooted initiatives that renew society, placing a profound emphasis on anthroposophic medicine and trauma-informed pedagogy for children. Drawing from holistic principles, the foundation supports projects that foster deep physical, emotional, and spiritual healing—empowering … [Read more...] about Introduction to the Helias Foundation
Ginger Foot Baths for Warming
Ginger concentrates its forces into the formation of the root, resulting in the generation of strong essential oils there. The external application of ginger generates warmth in the human organism, which can spread to the periphery. The soul is invited to connect more strongly to the body, which can manifest as deeper breathing. The patient can feel inwardly steadied and … [Read more...] about Ginger Foot Baths for Warming
Pausing as the First Step in Long-Term Resilience
by Steven Johnson, DO “Pay attention to pauses – the pause between two thoughts, the short pause between the words in a conversation, between the notes of a piano or flute playing, the pause between inhaling and exhaling. When you pay attention to these pauses, awareness of “something” becomes simply awareness. The formless dimension of pure awareness rises within you and … [Read more...] about Pausing as the First Step in Long-Term Resilience