Shoshin (初心) is a word from Zen Buddhism meaning "beginner's mind." It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a beginner would.

The more you know what you want in life, the more you will attract just what you need. Like minded people will always find their way to each other. I have met Nathalie through our friend in common Susan Oubari. We all share the same mission, to empower people and support their well-being.

How do I start and end the day? For me, it was part of daily rituals. Black tea scents in the morning, and a relaxing herbal tea for the evening. With seasonal visits to the herbalist for tinctures and mixtures of herbs, I discovered GreenMa where I find a selection of tastes for all occasions and needs of well-being while staying at home.

Sleep is such a huge matter. I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting older or if the world has gotten more stressful. To find a good nights sleep I need my rituals - and comfort goes with it. Even better when comfort embraces style like Ione Debarge’s PJ’s. Iona’s collection is more than a sleepwear line.

Have you ever heard of Yin Yoga? It is a type of yoga that might seem a little less well known as it doesn’t show up on social media as much. Why? Because it doesn’t give off the same “wow “ effect as other types of yoga.

How does your consumption affect the world around us? What part do you play? And how heavy or light is your footprint? Every time we make a purchase, whether we are aware of it or not, we are voting with our dollars. We are saying to the economy yes this is ok.

Imagine you knew exactly how you are programmed? Imagine yourself like a computer, a system, that has a code, and knowing it lets you navigate it to its best capacity. Knowing the program lets you support your strengths, understand your weakness and ignite your understanding of self.

When thinking detox, I think after celebration fixes like after New Years’, after a big night out, after a heavy meal…but detox is nothing like this as I have learned from talking with Jeanne Deumier. She is a survivor of a heavy inflammatory disease called Crohn’s disease.

Unfold like a flower at BLOOM, Paris' first meditation centre is curated by Eugenie Lambert Buckstein. There couldn’t have been a better word than Bloom for this place and for this practice.

Curiosity led me to sit across from Susan Grau, with her looking right into my soul. I had not experienced mediumship prior to this one. Not knowing anything about me whatsoever, Susan hit the nail on the head. “Why are you so sad?” she asked.

When it comes to beauty I definitely know who to turn to for advice. Frederique Verley is not only a natural beauty by herself, but she is also the beauty editor in Chief of French Vogue and radiates beauty from inside out on every level.

Azusa-san has a strong tie with the people tending to the herbs. The masters of herbs, as she calls them, pass on their knowledge to tend to the delicate Botanics. They know how to dry each one of them, a technique of superior craftsmanship.