Journal

How to Start a Journaling Ritual (Even If You Don’t Know What to Write)

When I first started journaling, I really struggled with it. Over the last 10 years, I have on and off journaled. When I did journal in general, I ...

7-Day Digital Detox: What Happened When I Gave Up My Phone (TCM Perspective)

I gave up my phone and laptop for 7 days. Here’s what a 7-day digital detox taught me about my nervous system through a TCM (traditional Chinese me...

What Does Love Actually Mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

In modern culture, love is often described as chemistry, attraction, or emotional intensity. We talk about “falling” in love, losing love, chasing ...

Chef, NATASHA PICKOWICZ

Inner Qi circle series #3. Chef NATASHA PICKOWICZ 1. Baking is “easy” for you (not for us!) but Everyone Hot Pot is a spicy plot twist. What new ri...

What Is Flower Tea? Benefits, Taste, and How to Drink It

Flower tea is often described as beautiful, delicate, or calming — but if you’re new to it, you may also wonder: What exactly is flower tea? Wh...

The “Becoming Chinese” Trend: Why Hot Water, Boiled Apples, and Tea Are Everywhere Right Now

Why the “becoming Chinese” trend is everywhere—hot water, boiled apples, tea rituals, and the ancient wellness logic behind them.

Author, artist, naturalist, Rachelle Robinett

Sign: Leo sun, Aquarius moon, Pisces risingBirthplace: Washington State, USAFave flower: MagnoliaFave The Qi tea: Shangri-La Rose 1. You’re fl...

Why Lighter Taste (bioavailability) Is Better for the Body?

In a world that celebrates bold flavors, high stimulation, and instant impact, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a very different view of n...

How-to have your best Year (year of the Horse edition)

In the Chinese zodiac, each year carries a distinct energetic theme that influences how we move through the world—emotionally, physically, and spir...

Butterfly pea flower matcha

Butterfly Pea Matcha (Layered Blue–Green Latte) Flavor profile Earthy umami matcha + soft floral notes, lightly creamy, visually vibrant. Serves 1 ...

How to Vision Board and Manifest Your Best Life in 2026

Manifestation isn’t about forcing outcomes, hustling harder, or demanding clarity before you’re ready. It’s about creating the conditions for your ...