Blessed Rain & November New Moon Playlist
Greetings friends~
Want to take a deep breath with me and let it out with a sigh? Inhale, and ahhhhh....let it out.
I've been breathing a lot deeper since the election results came out & we had our first blessed rain of the season here in Northern California. It feels like so much has shifted in the last few weeks, and I'm sleeping deeper, getting in lots of walks & staying creatively inspired. How have you been doing? Have you been staying healthy and well? (I hope so!)
In this post I'll be sharing:
Your November New Moon Spotify Playlist
Highlights from 3 recent Personal Branding Photoshoots
The best face masks ever
A video from one of my favorite people about how to recover your lost power
A simple before-bed ritual for gentle sleep
IT'S HERE~ Your New Moon Playlist!!
I'm so excited to share these deep, sensual and soulful grooves with you! It's my joy to weave this music together for you each month. As you listen, may you tap into your body & feel the evocative atmospheres of these dreamy songs~
It's been a busy month for me with several Personal Branding Photoshoots on my calendar. I LOVE creating custom imagery for folks for their websites, social media & marketing.
With so much of our life going on virtually right now, it's more important than ever to have current images of you and your business that feel like your essence & tell your story.
I'm currently offering Personal Branding Photography & Headshots in the San Francisco Bay Area, so please reach out if you'd like to chat about setting up a session. (I am doing outdoor shoots and following Covid-safe protocols)
“Working with Tenaya on the photos for my website was an overwhelmingly positive experience and I highly recommend her. She brings her strong artistic sensibility to the work, creating wonderful settings and backdrops to match the tone, mood and purpose of the shoot, all of which we clarified at the outset. She is a natural photographer with a keen sense for light and setting, and she comfortably handles the camera. She put me at ease with her collaborative approach, her sense of humor and encouragement, and pivoted gracefully from fresh idea to fresh idea. Tenaya is extremely collaborative and personalized the experience for me beyond what I was expecting. And I love the beautiful photos! I feel she brought out the best of me and that the photos truly reflect my spirit. ”
— SARAH ANDERSON
And I am currently booking web design projects for January 2021, so please contact me if you'd like to connect about working together.
The BEST face masks!
Seems like we're going to be wearing face masks for a while, and after trying lots of different ones, I wanted to share my absolute favorite ones from Lucia La Ferme. They are 100% silk, botanical-dyed, comfortable and fit like no others I've tried. Each mask is made to order, so they take a few weeks to receive, but SO worth it! I feel beautiful wearing mine & it brings me joy! (can you say that about your face mask? ;-)
This video from dear soul Asia Suler of One Willow Apothecaries spoke to me deeply and I had to share it with you. Asia talks about how we can reclaim our lost power, and these practices have helped me feel grounded and centered again.
And finally, I want to offer you a sweet and calming bedtime ritual.
Each night for the last several weeks I've been winding down by candlelight and using my Salt Inhaler with calming essential oils. This little ritual has help me drift off to sleep easier and have a deeper and more replenishing rest than I've had in a long time.
Ritual for Sweet Sleep
Turn off your phone and all electric lights
Light a candle next to your bed and spend a few minutes gazing into the flame while breathing deeply from your belly
In a journal, write 8 things you are grateful for....
As you're writing your gratitudes, really feel into all of the sweet and satisfying moments of the day
When you're done, blow out your candle, snuggle in, and drop into sweet slumber
Today I am grateful for:
1. A sweet visit with a dear friend
2. Learning a new divination/healing practice
3. The beautiful clear air
4. Autumnal coziness~ Sweaters, a warm home, hats & scarves
5. A walk in the woods and fields with my friend and the fragrant smell of damp blackberry bushes
6. Delicious dinner from Fern Bar~ Yum!
7. Talking to Mimi this afternoon
8. Clean laundry & my new shower filter shower head
Here's my bedside gazing candle~
Thank you for reading this & staying connected!
How are you tending to yourself these days? I'd love to hear from you~ Comment below to let me know~
Sending grace and warmth,
Tenaya
P.S. If you have a friend who could use a sweet bedtime ritual or music to inspire them, please share this blog with them!