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SSOLAwakening Welcome to SSOLAwakening — a sacred space devoted to living in rhythm with the wisdom of the seasons.⁠

As autumn draws us toward the inward months, take a little time to prepare the space that will hold you through them.Cre...
09/26/2026

As autumn draws us toward the inward months, take a little time to prepare the space that will hold you through them.

Create a small seasonal besom—a simple broom made from gathered twigs and dried botanicals—to hang near your doorway as a personal symbol of clearing, intention and transition.

Gather:
• A sturdy fallen twig for the handle
• Several thin fallen twigs or dried grasses for the broom
• Dried rosemary
• Dried lavender, sage or another herb meaningful to you
• Natural twine or cord

Arrange the grasses and herbs around the base of your handle.

Wrap the cord tightly several times, tie securely and trim until the shape feels balanced.

Then decide what you would like this season to represent within your home.

Peace. Protection. Rest. Clarity. Welcome.
Write your word on a small piece of paper and tuck it beneath the cord.

Before hanging your besom near the door, gently sweep your threshold outward.

Not because the broom possesses some mysterious power—
but because ritual gives physical form to intention.

As you sweep, consider what you do not want to carry into the season ahead.

Then hang your besom beside the doorway as a reminder:
Be mindful of what you carry across your threshold.

🍂 Autumn Equinox | The Balance PointThe Autumn Equinox is a threshold.Light and darkness come near to balance, offering ...
09/23/2026

🍂 Autumn Equinox | The Balance Point

The Autumn Equinox is a threshold.
Light and darkness come near to balance, offering us a moment to consider our own: what deserves to continue with us into the darker months, and what has reached its time to be released.

Tonight, create a quiet space for yourself.
Gather a few small stones, fallen leaves, a piece of chalk, a marker and a candle.

On each stone, write one thing you choose to carry forward—something you want to protect, strengthen or remain rooted in as the season changes.
Courage. Creativity. Health. Love. Purpose. Peace.
Then turn to the leaves.

On each one, write something you are ready to release—a habit, fear, expectation, resentment or burden that no longer deserves to travel with you.
Light your candle and sit between the two.
Hold each stone. Read each leaf.

Ask yourself:
Where does my life ask for greater balance?
What must be released to create it?

When you are ready, safely burn the leaves one at a time in a fire-safe vessel, allowing each to become a conscious act of release.

Keep the stones.
Place them somewhere you will encounter them throughout autumn—a small reminder of what you deliberately chose to carry across the threshold.

The Equinox asks us to honor both sides of becoming:
what we release, and what we choose to remain.

The season does not change all at once.It begins in small ways.The light falls differently.The evenings arrive sooner.A ...
09/10/2026

The season does not change all at once.
It begins in small ways.
The light falls differently.
The evenings arrive sooner.
A leaf turns.
A flower fades.
Seeds replace blossoms.
The air carries the first suggestion of what is coming.
Take a walk today and look for the threshold.
Find three signs that summer is beginning to loosen its hold.

Then ask yourself:
What am I ready to leave with summer?
What am I ready to carry into autumn?
Stand for a moment between what was and what is becoming.

Late summer is a season of ripening.What began earlier in the year may now be ready to gather—or perhaps you have change...
09/05/2026

Late summer is a season of ripening.
What began earlier in the year may now be ready to gather—or perhaps you have changed in ways you didn’t notice while they were happening.

Take a few quiet moments and ask:
What has ripened in me this summer?
What has grown stronger, clearer, or more certain?
What am I ready to harvest and carry forward?
And what can remain behind with the season that shaped it?

Not everything ripens on our timeline.
Honor what is ready. Give the rest more time.

🍋✨ These Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes are like sunshine in cupcake form—fluffy, tangy, and full of tiny poppy seeds for a l...
05/19/2026

🍋✨ These Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes are like sunshine in cupcake form—fluffy, tangy, and full of tiny poppy seeds for a little crunch.

Whipping up a batch is as easy as mixing, baking, and drizzling with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for a spring picnic, a cozy afternoon treat, or just because you deserve a little sweetness.

P.S. The recipe is quick, delicious, and guaranteed to brighten your day—just like the season itself! 🌸

Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
Prep: 5 min | Bake: 20 min | Total: 25 min | Makes 12

Shopping List
Butter (½ cup)
Granulated sugar (1¼ cups)
Lemons (3 for zest + juice)
Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
All-purpose flour (2¾ cups)
Baking powder (2 tsp)
Poppy seeds (1-2 tbsp)
Salt (1 tsp)
Milk (1¼ cups)
Powdered sugar (1 cup, for glaze)

Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.

Mix: Beat softened vegan butter + sugar. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.

Combine: Sift in flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and salt. Fold in soy milk—do not overmix.

Bake: Fill liners ⅔ full. Bake 18-22 min (toothpick test).

Cool: 5 min in pan, then transfer to a rack.

Glaze (optional): Mix powdered sugar + 2-3 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp zest. Drizzle over cooled cupcakes. Top with extra poppy seeds or zest.

“The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.”— Rabindranath Tagore There’s no better way to celeb...
05/16/2026

“The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.”
— Rabindranath Tagore


There’s no better way to celebrate the season than by stepping into a world of fluttering wings at the Butterfly Pavilion in LA. 🦋✨

Watching hundreds of butterflies dance in the sunlight—each one a tiny, living reminder of transformation—feels like magic. It’s a chance to slow down, breathe in the beauty, and let the season’s energy of renewal sink in.

Chasing the joy (and maybe a monarch or two) this weekend…

Sunrise and Stems There’s something deeply sacred about the dark just before the early morning light approaches—especial...
05/10/2026

Sunrise and Stems

There’s something deeply sacred about the dark just before the early morning light approaches—especially at Roselane Farms, where the roses are just beginning to stir, their petals still glistening with dew. The air is crisp, the world is quiet, and the first rays of sun are just beginning to paint everything in gold.

Having blooms picked especially for you in this moment isn’t just about gathering flowers; it’s a ritual of presence, a way to slow down and sync with the rhythm of the earth. Each stem chosen feels like a gift from the season itself, a reminder that life is always renewing, always offering us a chance to begin again.

There’s a quiet power in this act—standing among the rows, breathing in the earthy perfume of wet soil and fresh blossoms, and carrying a piece of that magic home with you. It’s not just a bouquet; it’s a connection to something older and wilder than ourselves. The farm just before dawn feels like a sanctuary, a place where time slows and the soul remembers what it means to be alive.
Moments like this remind me how thankful I am to be able to welcome the new day.


Roselane Farms
11740 Sherman Way
Los Angeles, CA 91606
Hours of Operation
Seasonal
Saturdays 5:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Spring is the season of renewal—not just for the earth, but for our bodies too. In Chinese medicine, this is the time to...
05/06/2026

Spring is the season of renewal—not just for the earth, but for our bodies too. In Chinese medicine, this is the time to support the liver and the wood element, and this Roasted Artichoke, Asparagus, and Spinach Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette is the perfect way to nourish both. Packed with seasonal greens, zesty lemon, and earthy roasted veggies, it’s a vibrant, liver-loving dish that’s as delicious as it is nourishing.

Ingredients
Salad:
1 jar (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 lb asparagus, woody ends removed and chopped
4 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: Handful of sprouts for added texture

Dressing:
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Sherry vinegar (soak chopped shallot in this for 15 minutes)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt

Instructions
Roast: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss artichokes, asparagus, and broccoli with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender-crisp.
Make Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

Assemble: Toss spinach with roasted veggies and sprouts. Drizzle with dressing.

Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
This dish is high in fiber, full of fresh flavors, and designed to help your body thrive this spring. A tasty way to eat with the seasons! 🌱✨

The full moon in spring acts a mirror to the soul—reflecting the light of new beginnings, the wild growth of dreams, and...
05/02/2026

The full moon in spring acts a mirror to the soul—reflecting the light of new beginnings, the wild growth of dreams, and the quiet magic of blooming under the stars. Let it remind you: you, too, are in full bloom. Carry that glow forward- the rest of May is yours to shine. ✨🌕🌸

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