Sara Platt

Creating a space that helps you feel centered and connected can transform your daily routine. A modern altar offers a simple yet powerful way to cultivate mindfulness and grounding in your life. This post explores what a modern altar is, why it matters, and how to build one that suits your lifestyle and personal needs. What Is a Modern Altar? An altar traditionally serves as a sacred space for spiritual practice, reflection, or ritual. Today, a modern altar adapts this concept to fit...

Every year on May 5th, communities across the nation pause to recognize the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). This day is a solemn reminder of a crisis that has devastated Indigenous families and communities for generations. The stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit relatives have been ignored for too long. This post explores the harsh reality of this crisis, the reasons behind the silence, and how we can...

Sweetgrass is more than just a fragrant plant. It holds a special place in many Indigenous cultures as a sacred link between the natural world and the spirit realm. Known as "the hair of Mother Earth," sweetgrass carries deep meaning and tradition. For those of us who use it in smudging and spiritual practices, sweetgrass represents kindness, strength, and connection. Young sweetgrass ready for harvesting The Unique Scent of Sweetgrass If you have ever walked through a meadow after rain, you...