A note from Melissa - on rituals for an open heart
I created this ritual to allow me to feel grounded and connected to my body and to allow myself to take things slow. Breathe in, breathe out. Enjoy.
I am a creature of habit. It sounds typical, but it's true.
I seek for balance and grounding in life, and as a person who gets anxious easily, a routine helps me find my center in my every day life.
The first thing I do in the mornings is fire up the blood with a Magic Matcha Potion or an Anandamide spiked coffee.
Magic Matcha Potion
Ingredients1 tsp. White Dragon Matcha 1 tbsp. of coconut butter for creaminess 1 tsp. of Yin Power for over all balance and a little honey (about 1 tsp.) for the start to a sweet morning |
MethodHeat, blend or whisk all ingredients Serve in your favorite mug Take it all in with gratitude It is good to be alive |
Anandamide Coffee
IngredientsMake your favorite coffee, make sure it is hot hot hot! Add 1/2 tbsp. of Anandamide (It has cacao and a blend of delicious adaptogens to wake up the mind, body, and soul) 1 tsp. of Yin Power, for hormone balance and control of the senses 1/2 tbsp. Tocos as a creamer substitute, and for a protein boost 1/2 tsp. Cordyceps for endurance, energy, and stability |
MethodBlend or whisk, take it all in Giving thanks with a grateful heart, knowing that the answers lie inside you. Always. |
I allow myself to take it all in.
The first hour of my day is all about me, being in the moment, enjoying the alchemy of this magical potion.
Then I get ready to move the body.
A few sun salutations to get my blood flowing and get me connected to the earth. Moving slowly, connecting to the breath.
I practice gratitude, the act of being in the moment, and I bow down to the divine within.
Photos and collage: Melissa Richards
