BeSimply…Threshold. Heart Leads. {Sol + Luna Full Moon 8 + 7}, host Suzanne Toro delivers a profound solo exploration of spiritual awakening and heart-centered living, aligned with the Full Moon on October 6, 2025. The session guides listeners through seasonal transitions, spring’s rising wood element and fall’s ethereal flow, while invoking the protective energy of the cosmic feminine.
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Discover the Papaya+Jicama Late Summer Salad, a refreshing recipe rooted in TCM and Ayurveda to nourish body and soul during the Earth element season. Late Summer (mid-August to mid-October in many climates) calls for grounding the spleen, harmonizing digestion, and clearing dampness while pacifying Pitta and stabilizing late-summer heat. Favor light, hydrating, sweet-bitter-astringent foods; avoid heavy or fiery aggravators. Learn how Vata (wind), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (earth-water) Doshas influence balance—spot imbalances like anxiety, irritability, or sluggishness, and use local cycles, not calendars, for true harmony. Consult an experienced practitioner; one size never fits all. Includes simple Dosha cheat-sheet and tips to eat with your ecosystem. Craving a blended Late Summer+Fall guide? Comment “Late SUMMER+Fall”
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Discover the essence of authenticity and grounding in this reflective journey through self-awareness and seasonal wisdom. Blending poetic insights with practical Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices, this post guides you to connect with the Earth element during late summer. Learn simple movements and breathwork to balance your mind, body, and spirit, fostering inner calm and clarity.
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This post explores the metaphor of the “elephant in the room,” representing unspoken emotions and energies that linger in our hearts. Learn how to navigate these feelings during the transition from summer to late summer by grounding with Mother Earth. Through simple practices like lying on the earth and observing your inner landscape, you can release emotional charges, find peace, and flow effortlessly with life’s rhythms. Whether you’re ready to let go or need to honor holding on a bit longer, this guide offers a gentle, reflective approach to seasonal emotional maintenance.
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Explore the versatile benefits of dill weed, a pungent and bitter herb celebrated in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its ability to stimulate appetite, support digestion, and balance Vata, Kapha, and Pitta energies. This post dives into dill’s role in promoting lung, bladder, and skin health, while also sharing a nutrient-packed late summer kitchari recipe featuring cauliflower rice and lentils. Ideal for meal prep, this dish is designed to nourish the body and mind, offering a lighter, digestible option for the season. Learn how to incorporate dill’s anti-inflammatory and digestive properties into your diet with this simple, wholesome recipe, complete with fresh herbs and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for those seeking consistent, nutrient-rich meals to combat malnourishment and enhance well-being.
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Embrace sovereignty and divine service in this guided New and Full Moon meditations exploring the Sol + Luna energies of late Summer’s grounding embrace. Dive into spiritual practice, reflective dharma talks, and sound healing to cultivate discernment, self-awareness, and inner peace—rest in the void and serve self and others with Rumi-inspired wisdom.
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Elevate your dinner with this trio of bold, easy-to-make recipes: crispy Spicy Crab Cakes packed with lump crab meat and a kick of cayenne, served with zesty homemade tartar sauce; a light and tangy Seaweed Salad featuring rehydrated wakame tossed in a sesame-soy dressing with optional chili heat; and colorful Pineapple Fried Rice loaded with fresh pineapple, veggies, and optional proteins like edamame or shrimp, all stir-fried to perfection. Perfect for summer vibes, these dishes balance spice, freshness, and crunch—ideal for seafood lovers or anyone craving Asian-inspired fusion. Prep tips, notes, and serving ideas included for easy food recipes.
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Suzanne Toro guides listeners through the New Moon’s potent energy, inviting a deep connection with the true self. Exploring themes of radical honesty, self-awareness, and spiritual awakening, Toro draws on the Yoga Sutra 1.3 to emphasize resting in one’s eternal essence. The session weaves Dharma, meditation, and sound healing, encouraging listeners to shed labels, navigate cognitive dissonance, and embrace their inner gifts. Referencing the playful “Red Rover” metaphor, Toro highlights the collective craving for authentic connections. This episode offers a soulful journey to align with your highest self, supported by practices to cultivate inner peace and harmonic resonance. Perfect for those seeking mindfulness, personal growth, and a deeper relationship with their divine nature.
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This thought-provoking piece examines the growing interplay between AI, technology, and human consciousness, highlighting the risks of over-reliance on AI tools, such as cognitive debt, emotional detachment, and loss of natural flow. Drawing from personal practices like reclaiming one’s energetic biofield and insights from studies like “Your Brain on ChatGPT,” it explores how AI can mimic human connection, disrupt circadian rhythms, and challenge self-governance. The article advocates for mindful engagement with technology, emphasizing practices like journaling, critical thinking, and connecting with nature to preserve human autonomy and creativity. It raises critical questions about retaining sovereignty in an AI-driven world and offers actionable steps to maintain balance, including limiting tech use, engaging in cognitive exercises, and prioritizing human connection. The piece also addresses the environmental impact of AI infrastructure and the potential for AI to entrain attention and behavior, urging readers to stay conscious and reclaim their innate wisdom.