Gather & Grow

10/23/2026

Funny Friday
My healthy living routine:

Morning: Drink a green smoothie. Feel like a goddess of wellness.

Noon: Drink 8 glasses of water. Spend the afternoon getting to know my bathroom.

3 p.m.: Do some deep breathing, mostly sighing at my inbox.

Evening: Do yoga. Fall asleep in child’s pose. Call it restorative.

Bedtime: Eat one piece of dark chocolate, for the antioxidants. Okay, four pieces. I’m very well protected.

Remember, friends: balance is key. A kale salad in one hand and a cookie in the other is technically balanced.

What’s your favorite “healthy-ish” habit? Tell me I’m not the only one!

Namaste,
Lizz

10/23/2026

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10/22/2026

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10/22/2026

Thursday Contemplation with the Gene Keys
Gene Key 3: from Chaos to Innovation to Innocence
Changing a habit is hard. When we step away from what we’ve always done, it can feel like chaos, as if the ground beneath us is shifting. That is the Shadow of the 3rd Gene Key. But chaos isn’t the enemy. It’s the fertile, messy space where something new is trying to be born.

So many of the beliefs we hold so tightly were never ours to begin with. They were handed down through our families and our lineage, carried in our cells from a time and a world that no longer exists. They kept our ancestors safe once. Today, they may simply be keeping us small.

When we gently let them go, we make room for the Gift of Innovation, new ways of living, loving and being. And with time, we return to Innocence: seeing life with fresh eyes, the way we did before we learned to be afraid.

I wonder how much joy, connection and beauty we’ve missed out of loyalty to beliefs that were never ours to carry.

This week, ask yourself: what old pattern am I ready to release, and what might be waiting for me on the other side?

Namaste,
Lizz

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10/21/2026

Curious about Tarot, Lenormand, or Oracle cards? 🔮

In this introductory class, we’ll explore the fascinating world of card reading, learn how different decks work, and discover how to use your intuition to interpret the messages in the cards.

Whether you’re brand new to card reading or looking to strengthen your intuitive abilities, you’ll learn to recognize symbols, trust your first impressions, and interpret a three-card spread.

✨ No prior experience or tools required!

**Ready to learn?** Join me on Sunday, October 25, at 3:00 PM for *Introduction to Card Reading & Intuition* at Gather & Grow. Reserve your seat through my website https://www.amandahalderman.com/service-page/intro-to-card-reading-intuition before the class fills!

10/21/2026

Wisdom Wednesday

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou

Creativity isn’t a well that runs dry. It’s a river that grows stronger the more we let it flow. This fall, as we practice letting go of what no longer serves us, let’s make room for what wants to come through.

Write the poem. Paint the picture. Try the new recipe. Rearrange the room. Every small creative act opens the door a little wider.

Where will you let your creativity flow this week?

Namaste,
Lizz

10/21/2026

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10/19/2026

Monday Healing Tip: Balance the Fall Element

Fall is the season of the Metal element, which is home to the Lung and Large Intestine meridians. The Lungs take in what’s fresh and new. The Large Intestine lets go of what’s finished. When these two partners are in harmony, we can breathe deeply, release easily and move through the season with clarity instead of heaviness.

This week, try a simple point hold that connects the two meridians, right in the palm of your hand.

LI4 (Large Intestine 4): the “Joining Valley”
On the back of your hand, find the webbing between your thumb and index finger. Move inward toward the end where the two bones meet and gently hold this spot with the tip of your thumb.

LU10 (Lung 10): the “Fish Border”
Turn your hand over. Find the fleshy pad at the base of your thumb, in the center. Gently place the tip of your middle finger in the center.

How to hold them together
With your other hand, gently pinch the base of your thumb: thumb on LI4 on the back, fingertips on LU10 on the palm side. Hold with light, steady pressure for 1–3 minutes while you breathe slowly in through your nose and out through your mouth. Then switch hands.

Benefits of balancing the Fall Element
• Deeper, easier breathing
• Support for healthy digestion and natural release
• Letting go of grief, worry and what no longer serves you
• Clearer thinking and healthier boundaries
• Feeling lighter, more grounded and ready for what’s next
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Important caution: if you are pregnant, do not use LI4.
LI4 is traditionally avoided throughout pregnancy because it’s believed to stimulate contractions, which can be harmful. If you’re pregnant, hold only LU10, and check with your healthcare provider before doing any acupressure.

What will you breathe in and let go of this week?

Namaste,
Lizz

This is a gentle self-care practice, not a substitute for medical care.

10/19/2026

Conversations with Stone Medicine: Howlite

Howlite is a soft white stone with fine gray veins, often called the stone of calm. It was first described in 1868 by Henry How, a Canadian geologist, and it is named after him. Today it comes mostly from California.

Why we use Howlite for the Fall Element
In the Five Element tradition, fall belongs to the Metal element, which governs the Lungs and the Large Intestine. White is the color of Metal, and white stones are traditionally used to support its themes: clear, steady breath, clarity of mind, and the ability to let go. As the season asks us to release what no longer serves us, Howlite helps keep us calm and patient while we do it.

How to use it
Meditation and breathwork: Hold Howlite in your palm as you breathe slowly in and out. Let each exhale soften your shoulders and quiet your thoughts.

Rest: Keep a stone on your nightstand or under your pillow to support a calm mind before sleep.

Wear it: A pendant or pair of earrings keeps Howlite close to you throughout the day.

Pair it: Howlite works well with amethyst for deeper calm, and with clear quartz to amplify its energy.

Spiritual benefits
Quiets an overactive mind and eases worry and stress.
Encourages patience, especially with ourselves and others.
Supports calm, thoughtful communication.
Linked to the crown chakra, it is said to open the way for clarity and spiritual awareness.
Helps us release old emotions and make room for peace.

Caring for your Howlite
Howlite is a soft, porous stone. Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth, and avoid soaking it or using harsh chemicals. Store it apart from harder stones so it doesn’t get scratched. To recharge it, rest it on a piece of selenite overnight.

A note for shoppers: Howlite is often dyed blue and sold as turquoise. Natural Howlite is white with gray veins, so buy from a source you trust.

How do you invite calm into your days this season? Share in the comments.

Namaste,
Lizz

Crystal work is a traditional, complementary practice and not a substitute for medical care.