laura emily

Raw Food Coaching + Holistic Life Coaching certification

Are you signed up for the Holistic Life Coaching certification? This course is being offered only for $99! I'm not sure I will ever offer it at this price again considering I paid a few thousand for a two page printout and a test for my certification!- but I wanted to give everyone a chance to seek it out without money being an issue.

Payment options are available. And please, love, talk to me if you need the payment plan to stretch a bit further to fit in your budget.

For $25 more, you can become a certified Raw Food Life Coach as well! Another thousand dollar course....only $25. I might be crazy, but honestly, I'm just in love with you all. Deal with it. :) 

bankruptcy is where the AC is at, but we're not going there and here's why: I'm in love.

When I first birthed the idea of the Apothecary Circle, I was full on in love.
With the idea.
With the concept.
With the ladies I knew that would be there.
The whole thing.
blissed out.

starting was rough, but beautiful. 
I met so many amazing women upfront.
and I was inspired.  

But we were having some shipping issues at the start.
Love....it was like. Extreme shipping issues.
Which was taking all my time and energy and resources to figure out.

Which was followed with a wave of negative insults, comments, and hate mail.
I was absent as I was trying to figure out shipping woes. 
it was beyond stressful. expensive. negative. and through it, I lost my baby...for the 11th time. 
accusations of using my miscarriage to get out of work were throw my way. 
I was humiliated.  

this was followed by lawsuit after lawsuit.
refund and refund despite my no-refund policy.

public displays of disapproval of the group and content.
Even a public discussion about how much I made from them, and how I owed them more content.

And then a wave of what I ought to do to fix the AC discussions came from every angle.
everyone had an opinion. And every opinion differed greatly.
i was lost and confused.  

When I realized I didn’t feel safe in that group, I started to back out.
this project that I was in love with……had cost me 40k plus and continues to make me leak large amounts of money each month for legal protection.

it drained my resources financially.
and it drained my self esteem with all the negativity and hate mail and lawsuits.
i'm not all innocent here- I made mistakes. 

when people ask me what I do for a living, these past few months I’ve wanted to respond,
“I’m a failure for a living.”

But then.
something dramatically shifted.
it was slow- and constant.
and I can’t quite name it, or put my finger on it.
other than to say…..I fell in love with the Apothecary Circle all over again.

when I realized that all this negative crap was happening behind the scenes.....I began to see that there is still something positive and pure there. Untouched by the crap going on behind the scenes. 

the women.
the encouragement.
the discussions of poop and rashes and tea.
or herbs. Of energy. Of lunar patterns.
gathering for the workshops. 
sharing information. 
sharing their personal stories. 

through all the shit, the core was there.
the women I was in love with at the start were there.
I just needed to see past the hurt and shame and lawsuits….to see that there were a circle of women there, hands deep in holistic living, ready and excited to continue.

They saw how much I charged, and how much I offer each month- and for the first I felt valued there. And six months after starting, I finally feel safe in that community.

As my health is failing dramatically this past month- they were there. They ARE there. Praying. Putting together crystal grids. Sending me love notes. And I feel held and seen, and supported and that has been so touching- especially after all the negativity I get from ex members each day.

This shift feels healing in the group, for me.

And so I’m choosing not to close the Apothecary Circle.
Which going bankrupt and closing the circle was where we were at.

financially, it’s still painful each month with the AC- with refunds, lawsuits and legal protection- but I’m hoping some of my projects and the accredited school can help restore that monthly drain. And if it doesn’t, I’ll figure out another way- because goodness. I’m in love with the AC, and I’m willing to fight for it.

But with that said- this June 21^st enrollment for new members is the last open enrollment. I may continue it if we can, but I’m going off my health right now. If it improves, we'll continue longer. If you want a slice of this beautiful community, join now, gorgeous. Commit to the coming year to get back to earth and health. 

there is something special and magical about it- and at first I couldn’t place it- but today is seems so obvious: the women. The women there that circle up and show up daily with their stories, their hearts, their passion- it’s beautiful. It’s healing. It’s safe. And it’s inspiring. And I hope you get a chance to experience that.

If you sign up for the Holistic Life Coaching accredited course, one year enrollment into the Apothecary Circle is included in that order! The AC will enhance your understanding and learning of holistic lifestyles.

I cannot wait to circle up with you in that space over the next year.
Learning, growing, and going back to the basics: air, fire, water, and earth.
throw some spirit into that mix, and we’re complete.

xo

 

if you're currently in the AC, be on the lookout for a presskit in the FB forum that you can use to share the AC to bring in new members for us to circle up with! Will be posted June 17th. 

Roots: Spirit Led Business Design

*Scroll down to sign up! Begins June 21st 2013!*

This isn’t just a business women's circle- No, love. This is a circle of Sky + Earth. Together we expand our Visions, one holding the other, reflecting, and standing in communion. 

I’m looking for a group of fearless and wild women ready to manifest their passions into a form of living. Earth medicine andholistic living fully and completely in whichever craft she chooses. I’mlooking for the Baba Yagas, stirring the cauldron and holding communion withthe plant people. For the woman who identifies with the Healer archetype and iswilling to cultivate that role. For artists, writers, medicine women andstudents of the stars to come together and build something beautiful,individually and together.

Roots: Spirit Led Business Designis a 6 month Women’s Circle of community, support, inspiration, and gentleguidance in developing an at home business using your passions and spiritualgifts. Roots was born out of my desire to repackage Daughters of Earth for alarger group to reach more women and help support them on their path ofcreating an income doing what they love. Where Daughters of Earth, now a closedgroup to the public, excels in intimate connection and collaboration, theformat of Roots excels in community, support, and inspiration- and for that, I am super excited to be a part of this circle!

• Weekly discussions each Monday.  
• Monthly group Conference calls over the following: 
• business set up (license, taxes, web domains, branding), 
• blogging/websites, 
• networking, 
• identifying narratives, 
• tracking/increasingprofits, and expanding. 
• Ecourse/Ebook design are KEY concepts we will belooking over and building, as well as promoting outside of the circle.   

Mygoal for the group: Receive guidance and support (from the community) when defining your offering,acquiring tools-  both mundane andmagical- building inventory, label & design, tracking financial flow,marketing and advertising, building a brand, developing an audience,networking-networking-NETWORKING. To equip you with the support, community, encouragement,and tools to build and sustain your own business so that it may support andsustain you in return. Not a group for those looking to sustain their hobbies-but rather for those fearless women looking to create a substantial monthly incomedoing what they love.

Armedwith herbs, life coaching, nutrition, metaphysical, alternative medicine,images and art, photography, space clearing, folk, shadow work, journaling,wellness or spiritual coaching- from start up to launch, we will cover everydetail to build and develop your own holistic offering and sustain itfinancially to support your greatest intentions.

Notonly are we here to cultivate our work and support the other women in the group,we are here to uphold our own holistic health with accountability, sharing, andsupport. 

NOTE: If you are not called topulling the element of Spirit into your business and personal offerings, thismay not be the right course for you. While Roots is not affiliatedwith one path or faith, teachings and course content will circle around aligningwith Spirit in all that we do. Keep this in mind when deciding if this circle is a right fit for you. 

Keepingthe cost low so everyone who felt called to join would be able to is of highimportance for me- however opportunities for Intensives (one-on-one work) willbe made available as an optional choice to get individual feedback and supportfrom me for your goals and visions each month. These monthly intensives areover two days with limited spots (8 seats), and are first come first served.More information on Business Intensives will be provided at the start of the group.

Enrollmentis a small monthly subscription. Due to the method of content and community being provided, there are no refunds. There is a short exitinterview for those who’d like to cancel their subscription and exit thecircle. Information on canceling your monthly subscription will be provided to group members at the start of the group. 

Standardenrollment fee: $15
Apothecary Circle Member’s enrollment fee: $10
Students enrolled in the Holistic Life Coaching Certification Course: $7

We begin on theSummer Solstice and close on the Winter Solstice 2013.
Enrollment will remain open after the start of the group, but monthlysubscription will be increased. 

 

ROOTS FAQ

Q: Do I need a previous business or project before joiningRoots? 
A: Nope! Roots is perfect for the woman who desires to take her passions andlife callings and package them into a business format to sustain her. If thedesire is there, but your 'idea' isn't defined or clear, circle up with us forinspiration, bouncing ideas around, and getting encouragement to dive in andtry out new things. 

Q: I've been running a home business for the past year. What canRoots provide me? 
A: So much, love. I cannot stress the importance of community, support,collaboration, and networking a circle can provide you and your current work.Joining in a circle of community willing to hold you and support you will takethings to the next level. In my own work, community helped me extend past mymonthly goals and visions. Let us support you. Spread your name. Collaboratetogether. And offer feedback and support for what you are building.

Q: I was looking forward to joining Daughters of Earth, how doesRoots differ?
A: The bad news is Daughters of Earth is a closed group now tothe public- but the good news is the Roots circle is not so different! It'srepackaged just slightly so it an hold a larger group of women. One-on-one workwith me for a business intensive will be offered for limited seats each month(like a Daughters of Earth crash course in two days!) for a small fee, so ifyou are desiring that D.O.E. one-on-one work, it will still be provided-otherwise, all the same topics, content and curriculum from Daughters of Earthwill be present to Roots!

Q: If the content is the same as DOE, why is the price dramaticallyreduced? 
A: DOE came with weekly one-on-one business coaching with me. Roots does not.We'll be doing a monthly conference call, but one-on-one work with me isreserved to the Business Intensive workshops each month. Another reason why theprice was dramatically reduced was because I'm chewing and working through aradical shift in my life calling. More and more I am seeing that a larger groupof women are willing to support me with my offerings- and since I am not out tobe greedy or make a fortune, I am asking just for what I need to sustain myselfwith the energy exchange of my work. Hence, I've dropped my prices radically,so I can open up courses for larger groups of women. This comes with lessone-on-one with which has been helpful with my current health issues. But Iwill always offer that option for an additional fee for those who desire it(such as the monthly Business Intensives). I've been insanely blessed andencouraged by the notes of appreciation for making my offerings affordable andattainable and I am committed at this time to continue doing as such until itno longer sustains me financially. We all gotta eat. :) 

Q: Can I sign up after the start, June 21st? Say, like in August?
A: Yes. Roots enrollment and registration will not close, but the monthlysubscription will increase- and discounts for AC and HLC members will no longerbe present. Instead, monthly subscription will be $17 across the board. To getthe discount, sign up before June 30th. Enrollment will not be offered inDecember, our last month, however. 

Q: Will Roots be continued or done again in the future?
A: At this time, I'm not sure. We'll see where spirit leads us! 

Q: I'm not on Facebook. Can I still join?
A: No, love, that won't work. We're using a private facebook forum group for Roots and will notbe meeting in a third party website. Consider making a private facebook profileto join in the group (or using a fake name for a profile, if you don't want tobe looked up by friends and family). I understand facebook-dislikes. Trust me!I do not keep a personal profile with family or friends I see face to face. ButFacebook has been a beautiful and useful tool for online groups and community-and for that, I'm grateful! 

I'd absolutely love to have you circle up with us, gorgeous! What are you building? What are you dreaming? What is your vision for your life? I am beyond excited to hear about it and support you!
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Roots: Spirit Led Business Design

Standard Enrollment : $15.00 USD - monthly Apothecary Circle Members : $10.00 USD - monthly Holistic Life Coaching Members : $7.00 USD - monthly

                                              
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laura em
may you build a beautiful life, reflecting earth and looking towards the sun + moon.  it is my ultimate desire to assist you on that path, tending the fire, examining the roots, and facing the morning sun together as we build something beautiful. Recently Good Earth Living, my herbal practice stretched and danced, but was ready to be laid down to rest, making room for spirit-filled intentions and gifts from my heart to yours. Pull up a seat with one of my ecourses on holistic and spirit led living, become a certified coach through my Apothecary Circle, and by all means, pass me the tea and lets chat one-on-one about the vision you desire to manifest. Love, how can I support you in this? xo, le  

 

 

Fuck It: A Joy Handbook

I know. 
I've been missing in action.
For a total month, it seems. Attempting to heal. 
But I'm slowly coming out of hiding.
....very slowly. :) 

today I'm excited to share with you a project that grew out of Daughters of Earth. 
Fuck It: A Joy Handbook. 

A collection of contributions over the mess of life, and our ability to say fuck it and embrace joy with some of my favorite ladies on earth. 

Marissa Massie.
Katelyn Demidow 
Jennifer Doucet 
Sarah Stephenson
Laura Mazurek 
Makenna Johnston
Kami Fasan 
and little ol' me. 

May it encourage you, love. 
 upon checkout you will be redirected to the ebook download.  If you are not automatically redirected, click the link "Return to Laura Emily" on your order confirmation for your download.

 

 

                                                         

again.

I’m losing my eyesight, again.
I lost my taste, again.
I’m slurring my words, again.
And I’m numb from my head to my feet, again.
two months of denial and hiding and I just need to say it. It's happening again.
8 months and a 40 day fast from all food is what it took last time to recover drug free.
and I really just don’t know if I have it in me again to do this all over again.
i don't know if my marriage can survive it. 
i don't know if my business can survive it. 
seven years of sickness, made complete with eleven lost souls,
and a mess of blood at my fingertips.
these bodies between us, death and disease they keep, like choking on sea foam.
and I'm left as the joke we never told. 
God, do you seriously wonder why the only prayer I have right now is fuck you?
it’s all I have right now- so take it, and make something beautiful. 
i don't want to do this again. 
so may this new moon find me willing. releasing. and getting back up again.

Becoming a Holistic Life Coach just became affordable. (And giveaway winners!)

First off- winners!
We used random.org to choose two random winners for the Roots & Feathers giveaway of one custom mini prayer flag, and Gypsy Moth Sol's cyrstal infused lotion!

Winner of the custom mini prayer flag:

samantha said...

I would use the word simplicity. I am trying to simplify my life and declutter.

Winner of the crystal infused lotion:

Yasmine said...

I liked gypsy moth sol fb page :)

congrats ladies! I will shoot you a quick msg, and send your contact information over to Katelyn & Laura! Check back this weekend, loves, for another giveaway!

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I have been in a big shift lately.

Loves. 
When I first sought to create an accredited course, I was looking to provide a means to a credential for those who felt the calling to bring their life experience to the table, and assist and partner with others on their path to healing and growing. And trust me, that is still the case. But I wasn't happy trying to fit the mold of accredited schools to blend in. It wasn't my style, and I felt the core of the group ought to be on personal success and community- not dry text and dull testing for a high fee like I got during my own training!

Inspiration, for women burns deep in community, and that is what I want to bring to this offering- so I'm happy to say I've repackaged the course to bring about community, motivation, inspiration, and understanding. 

This is no longer just a means to a credential. It is about submerging you in holistic lifestyles within community, and starting a holistic coaching practice with Spirit Led business design tools! It is the best of Daughters of Earth (Spirit Led Business design to cultivate a 10k monthly business) and the Apothecary Circle (holistic lifestyle and earth medicine) in one full workshop.  I am fully committed to helping you design your calling to take up this sacred work as a medicine woman, healer, and spiritual coach, and I can't wait to get started! 

The best part? Repackaging came with a drop in course fees.  
Money should not keep you from your divine calling, gorgeous! 

• Apothecary Circle Members? Just 4 payments of $25.
• Non AC Members? 4 Payments of $50- and that includes a seat in the Apothecary Circle! 

I'm beyond excited for this.

Through my experience of teaching groups and workshops, I have met so many beautiful souls itching to do Holistic Life Coaching in some form. Some were longing to put together these gorgeous concepts for online ecourses and workshops while others day dreamed about hosting clients in their home, face to face, working together to build alignment with Intentions and Will.  But there was always these sense of hesitation to start- without having the paperwork to validate their work or the money to get that paper credential, they stalled. Oh love. I don't want the world to suffer the loss of your spiritual gifts. And so I've created this course for you. Lets dive in together, and heal the land, gorgeous. Shall we? 

The details: 
-June 21st through July 21st. Because this is a virtual workshop, there are no appointed times where you must tune in and be present. Work through the group at your own pace. There will be 4 conference calls at appointed times, but these will be recorded for you to keep and listen to afterwards if you choose not to participate live on the call. 

-One Year membership to the Apothecary Circle- a resource of community with workshops and resources on holistic lifestyles. I suggest reading the Apothecary Circle listing here, to learn about what that course is all about. Currently there are about 250 women in the Apothecary Circle- and we're waiting for you to join our tribe. 

-Recognized Holistic Life Coaching certification (CHLC) ! (Will not expire. Ever). 

-Opportunity to work one-on-one with me at half the cost of my average rates to develop a custom approach to your own practice and vision. 

These days, more and more individuals, communities, and businesses are seeing the tremendous benefits they can harvest from life coaching. The role of a life coach is to draw out their client’s personal truths and non-negotiables, helping them cultivate balance, growth, and getting aligned with their individual goals and beliefs.

Holistic life coaching values the understanding that each individual is made up of body, mind and spirit and therefore requires growth, boundaries and intentions within each category to glean vibrant, abundant health. As a certified Holistic Life Coach (CHLC) you will provide gentle suggestions and exercises to help your client breakthrough and stand in alignment with their life goals and dreams with confidence. T

The Apothecary Circle accredited CHLC workshop and course is designed to meet you where you're at. 

WHEN: June 21st - July 21st 2013 
WHERE: This is a community driven workshop that takes place in a private facebook forum. I am unable to be flexible with this format. If you are unable or unwilling to participate with Facebook to complete this course, then this isn't the right accredited course for you. 
HOW: Sign up using the paypal button below! Options for a one time payment  (for current AC members only), or 4 installments each 2 weeks upon checkout. Registration closes June  18th. 

 

Apothecary Circle Membership 


The Apothecary Circle Certified Holistic Life Coach course automatically enrolls you into the Apothecary Circle network for one full year, receiving an optional certificate in training for home apothecary holistic lifestyle. This step is key in providing you understanding, context, and experience in holistic lifestyles. The Apothecary Circle is a virtual woman's online community that provides training in earth medicine, space clearing, detoxing and raw food health. 

Within the accredited course workshop and Apothecary Circle year long membership to become a recognized certified Holistic Life Coach, we will cover-

-Learn techniques, methods, and exercises to help others meet their own expectations, desires and goals. 
-Developing opportunities for reflection 
-Coaching code of ethics 
- Creating clear outlines and goals with clients
-Methods of executing life coaching arrangements 
-Providing engaging questions opposed to correction over behavior. 
-Developing foundations for another to thrive
-The basics over several Holistic lifestyles such as lunar pattern based living, nutritional daily diets such as raw, vegetarian/vegan or whole foods and gluten free, living seasonally, alternative medicine,
-Establishing connection to Spirit and recognizing Divinity, and holiness
-The importance of keeping sacred space
-Locating/finding your ideal client archetypes and establishing boundaries

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FAQ

Will this course be presented again in this format and price? 
At this time, no, that is not the plan. We may choose to down the road, but I can't promise that right now.  

Is there refunds if the course isn't for me?
No. How I provide the content leaves no room for an even refund. Please think carefully before joining if this course is right for you or not.  

Prerequisites? 
No, there are no prerequisites to this course, however, bring your life experience to the table. Every inch of it, and you'll find your practice unfold beautifully. 

What happens after I sign up?
You will be redirected to a new page, where you will be required to confirm your email address and facebook profile address. Missing this step could hinder the registration process, leading to missing the start of the course. Don't let that happen! 

Do you Offer Payment plans for accredited courses? 
Yes, and you can find that information through the checkout process. 

What if I don’t want to be in the Apothecary Circle network?
This is not an option for Apothecary Circle Accredited courses. An important key that is missing from many Holistic Life Coaching certification programs is a process of being submerged in the holistic lifestyle and world. This is where you will find the Apothecary Circle useful- a resource of information, and a community of women, to support you each step of the way. 

What if I am already a member of the Apothecary Circle?
If you are currently an Apothecary Circle member, you get the benefits of having your AC enrollment deducted before check out. 

How do I graduate, and how soon can I work through the material? 
Completion - or graduating- the course requires participating in the Holistic Life Coaching Workshop. Certifications will be mailed out the first week of August. 

What Credentials do I earn upon completion of the course? 
Certified Holistic Life Coach (CHLC)

What is the course format and layout? 
The Apothecary Circle accredited courses are 100% online- Virtual workshops, pdf worksheets, and an online 30 page pdf covering the basics of coaching. During the first 30 days, there will be weekly live conference calls (x4) covering Life Coaching, Setting up a practice/business, Ecourse Design, Developing your Platform and Pillars, as well as generic 'Where To Start' discussions. 

What are the recertification requirements?
There are no recertification requirements. I do offer business intensives if you wish to take your business to the next level- but this is not required for your certification. 

Who is the Apothecary Circle accredited by?
The American Council of Holistic Healers and the World Metaphysical Association. 

Is the Apothecary Circle or its Accredited courses for men too?
No, not at this time. This is a woman's network only.

Are credentials applicable to non-US residents?
Yes, but you will neet to check with your local laws and regulations.  

Click on Sign UP to see the registration page, along with the payment options!

send any questions to lauraemily.ac@gmail.com or beth.apothecary@gmail.com

 

Roots & Feathers Giveaway!

If my house was to burn down, there is a small collection of items I would grab, trusting Tyler would grab the kitties. One being my lumberjack painting who oversees the home. Another being my grandfather’s pipe- the only item I have left of him. And finally, my prayer flag from Roots & Feathers, holding space for my word of the year, Feast. It is by far my favorite and most sacred item that I own.

Everyone who comes into my home comments on this prayer flag. It has such a pull and attraction. It is beyond gorgeous and created with such thoughtfulness and attention to detail. It really infuses the spirit of the word that we were hoping to cultivate in our home this year- and I know I want to carry that spirit with us moving forward in the coming years.

And so when Laura, creatrix of Roots & Feathers, offered to give away a mini-prayer flag to one of my readers, I was beyond excited! I know the winner of this giveaway is receiving a sacred and gorgeous gift- and a huge blessing for their sacred space!

The winner of the custom mini-prayer flag can choose their word they would like on the flag, as well as the colors and fabric styles (according to what she has available). Head over here to see some of her previous prayer flags- all which are insanely gorgeous! The winner will receive one mini-prayer flag. 

Three ways to enter! Leave a comment for each entry letting me know what you did to increase your chances of being drawn as the winner! 

• Leave a comment letting me know what word you would use on your flag. 
• Like Roots & Feathers facebook page. 
• Share the link of this giveaway on facebook.

Random winner will be announced May 7^th!  

Laura writes over at Roots & Feathers, and runs her Etsy shop here. 
Her work and writing is insanely inspirational!  

Gypsy Moth Sol Giveaway

I met Katelyn, of Gypsy Moth Sol (over the inter-worlds) through a mutual friend.
And I fell in love instantly. She is a wild force of positivity, humor, insight and beauty. And goodness, no joke. If you haven’t had a chance to submerge yourself in her work, her writings, or her beautiful and transparent videos, do. Katelyn was kind enough to offer a giveaway here of one of my favorite products in her shop!

xo, le

ps: If you have not had her lavender honey infused caramel sauce, you are missing out on one of the greatest sensations on earth. I’m addicted to it, and find myself just eating it straight with a spoon. No shame admitting that- it is that good. 

 

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Katelyn: When I started Gypsy Moth Sol, I wasn't sure exactly where I was going to take it, other than being more transparent in my writings and writing from the soul. From my core. Opening up that flood gate of allowing myself transparency, also opened up the flood gate of allowing myself to create using the knowledge I've gained over the last few years. Adding spirituality and heart into my healing, into my products, that is when the good shit happens. 

I decided right away that while creating for the world, the products you find in my shop, that I won't touch a thing if I am not in a good, high vibrating state of mind. Only good intentions infused here. My space is surrounded in crystals and smudged often. I hope you will feel this extra energy when you receive my offerings. 

Giveaway!
Lotion info:
Be powerful. Be unique. Be genuine. Be loving. Be. Be what you want to be and above nothing else be YOU.

This lotion is designed with the premise to leave all the negatives behind and embrace you, yourself, with all your lovely power. Holding you and adding a bit of uplifting power to your day. Infusing into you the energies from my crystal infused blessed rain.

https://gypsymothsol.squarespace.com/healing/be-crystal-infused-lotion

Only love,
Katelyn

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Three ways to enter to win your own crystal infused lotion! Do just one, or all, and leave a comment for each entry. We'll use random.org to pick a random winner on May 7th!

• Share the link of this giveaway on FB.
• Like Gypsy Moth Sol Facebook page. 
• Leave a comment below telling us what your favorite Gypsy Moth Sol offering is from her shop. 

Three ways to enter! Leave a comment telling us what you did (leave a comment for each one if you do more than option- this increases your chance of being drawn!). 

xo, le

Some time ago, I participated in Marissa Massie's (from Moondaughter) ecourse: Celebrate your Moon Time.  It was life altering for me as she brought a perspective that I had been missing (or rather, not accepting) all along. So I was beyond excited to learn the other day that this amazing course was repackaged into a gorgeous ebook design, making it easy for anyone to participate with this gorgeous practice. She was kind enough to take some time and chat with us about this gorgeous offering and her intimate beginnings surrounding this topic that we so often overlook and hide! Honor your sacred feminine Spirit and pick up a copy!      xo, le

 

Not gonna lie, I lied. About my Moon-time. I was 11 and decided right then and there, on my friend’s toilet, I was going to have my period, whether my body responded or not. I walked out and declared this to her and proceeded to call my dad’s girlfriend at work to let her know. She told me to get the pads under the sink and use them. When she got home she gave me a stamp that said Marissa on it and told me how to use the feminine products. When she told my dad he was trying to hide his tears. I was initiated into womanhood and I felt special. I pranced around the school yard with my ‘purse’ that held my pads and my friend’s ‘oohed and awed’. On the days I actually remembered “I already had my period” I would take a pad and pour some cinnamon fragrance on it because it was red. I would bury it deep in the garbage so no one would smell the strong cinnamon scent. True Story.

2 years later, the summer I was 13, I really did have my period. And it scared the shit out of me. I remember my sister looking at me with such confusion as to why I was so panicked. I already had had my period. So my true moon-time was hidden away. I buried her with my shame. Nothing felt special or sacred this time around. I did not initiate myself. And it was my fault. This is the second time I have ever told this story ever. My step-mom does not even know. Well, maybe now. To tell you the truth, I am not sure why I lied about it in the first place. I wanted so much the approval from my step-mom and step-sisters, and I would get insanely jealous when she doted on my neighbor friend more than me. Maybe I just wanted motherly attention. Maybe without realizing it, I wanted to connect with the sacred bond of mother-daughter - the sacred circle of womanhood.

I tell this story because I know a lot of woman share shame and guilt surrounding this sacred monthly cycle. We repress so much and push it down into our womb and hip area – the sacred areas of womanhood.

The Moon is a part of a woman's life so intimately. Our menstrual cycle is physically connected to the Moon's cycle of 29 1/2 days. Meaning our hormones, moods, energy levels, emotions, thoughts, spirit are all affected by the Moon! However, as modern technology, over-population, hormonal contraceptives, poor diets, and an estranged relationship to nature have become the norm for a typical woman in Western Society, we have lost track of this sacred cycle in our lives. We don't have a consistent moon cycle nowadays, so it is easy to set this cycle aside and "deal" with it when it arrives.

This e-course is designed for women to get back in touch with what makes us truly feminine. Our moon-time is a time of month for us to honor, retreat, create, and rest in our sacredness and femininity. I will provide 7 days of nourishing, soulful, creative activities you can do to get in touch with your unique flow and rhythm. You can skip around, pick and choose, repeat, or take this course day by day while on your moon-time to help you create your own nourishing cycle.

This e-course is a 54 page e-book including:

*Meditations
*Chakra work
*Lunar wisdom
*Goddess rituals
*Opening and Closing ceremony
*Charts and Journal prompts                                                                                                      *And only $12

Creating this e-course has healed me. And I wish I had something like this when I was a young, scared 13 year old. I want this course available to every woman who wants to connect with this ancient ceremony. I hope you share this with your daughters too. Let's learn how to honor this part of ourselves again.

Apothecary Circle Giveaway (Closed- Random Winner announced below!)

Yup. Giving away one seat of the Apothecary Circle. ($99 value). 
Already signed up? Get refunded your cost on your invoice of the Apothecary Circle.
Multiple ways to enter several times to increase your chance to win.

• Like my FB business Page here. 
• Share this giveaway on your blog/website. 
• Share this giveaway on your Facebook wall.  
• Share the following link of the Holistic Life Coaching Certification workshop on FB. http://lauraemily.typepad.com/laura-emily/holistic-life-coach-accredited-course.html
• Share the following image on your FB wall with the above link: 
  
• OR- Share the above image and link on your website/blog.
  
  That means you can enter up to 6 times, gorgeous. Be sure to leave a seperate comment for each entry step you did. Random winner announced May 4th! 
  
  Happy Beltane. 
  xo, le 

 

 

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Thank you, everyone, who entered! I used Random.org to select a random winner: 

Olivia Hamilton Jones said...

Liked your page :)

ReplyMay 02, 2013 at 07:30 AM

Olivia Hamilton Jones said...

shared on my personal facebook page

 

Thank you, Olivia! Be on the look out for my email today! <3
xo, LE

ps: more giveaways this weekend with two amazing women! Check back soon! 

 

pdfs in the shop

With Good Earth Living resting in peace, I've reshapped my offerings to an Apothecary Circle shop with Etsy. Are you not part of the Apothecary Circle? You now have the option to purchase a small selection of AC content individually over in the shop. Apothecary Circle members: all of these pdfs and tutorials can be found for free in the classroom for you to download and keep. 

What you can find in the shop: 

enjoy, loves. 
xo, le 

open.

today I learned I can make really hard decisions that will hurt others tremendously and still hold my truth and vision in my working relationships and I don't think I could have said that several weeks ago. In the past I haven't been able to deal with animosity towards me, so I compromised my boundaries. But this time I said no, that doesn't work for me.Meanwhile, my house smells over....smudged. 

Moving forward, I decided to circle back around my word for the year, Feast. A word I don't fully understand just yet, or how it is manifesting in my life this year. But this week I've learned it is worth protecting. And so I will. Large, bold and teal, I'm open. ♥