The Nourished Woman

01/03/2026

12/30/2025

12/20/2025

“In this time leading up to the solstice, go easy on yourself.

Go easy on others.

Many people are feeling vulnerable, many are touching into the depths of their hearts to find deep old pains there.

Go gentle on each other.

And go gentle on yourself.

Park by the roadside and take that walk. Feel how your feet kiss the ground with each step. Or the rain mingles with your tears of release.

Let go of all that you could never control anyway. And trust that your higher guidance has your back.

Dig into your own roots to find yourself again. Come back to your body. Your breathing, hearing, feeling, smelling, tasting, seeing…

Come back to the furriness of your inner animal and do as it would do. Find a warm place to hibernate. Shake off the stress. Lick your wounds
Curl up to dream up a new future. What is it that you need? Let that be your priority.

Becoming more busy in a world that is on the run, is not going to help you.
Go look for the silence inside. Quiet the mind and allow the unexpected to happen.

It is your inner work to reconnect to your soul path. That soul-strength that you know is always available. That part of you that can see how it all still makes sense. Now is the time to connect and stay connected as much as you can. To trust your intuitions, follow your higher visions, listen to your perceptions.

Like that you will keep your light on amidst the darkness.

Because the world is in need of many stars shining from the vast empty skies.” ✨

~ Anna Begas

art | Xuanwei Su Art Station

12/10/2025

Long before electric lights lined rooftops and shop windows glowed in December, a single flame was enough to mark the season. In old villages across Europe, a candle placed in the window was more than mere decoration—it was a sign, a signal, a blessing. It guided wandering spirits gently past the home, welcomed beloved ancestors, and stood as a quiet promise that warmth and hospitality still lived inside the walls.

In Ireland and Scotland, a candle in the window during midwinter signaled to travelers that the hearth was warm and the door would be opened to those in need. Some say it honored Mary and Joseph seeking shelter; others say it was a remnant of older customs inviting ancestral spirits to step close on long winter nights. For many families, the youngest child was given the honor of lighting the candle—a symbolic act of innocence calling back the returning light.

In parts of Scandinavia, candles were set on windowsills or placed on carved wooden holders shaped like suns or wheels. These were lit not just to brighten the long nights, but to help ancestral spirits find their way during the dark season or to keep protective household guardians near the home. Light was a companion, a shield, and a whisper to the unseen world: we are here; we remember; we honor.

By the time Christmas celebrations spread across Europe, these folk practices blended into the season. Candles burned beside nativity scenes, stood watch in windows on Christmas Eve, and illuminated evergreen branches before electric lights ever existed. Families believed the flame offered protection from misfortune, illness, and wandering spirits—an ancient comfort wrapped inside a Christian holiday.

The same thread of meaning can be felt in other winter traditions: the Advent wreath, lit one candle at a time to mark the approach of the holy light; the menorah, whose flames commemorate a miracle of endurance in darkness; the Caribbean’s Junkanoo lanterns; the Scandinavian Lucia crowns carrying light through the early morning gloom. All reflect a shared understanding carried through centuries: that in the darkest season, humans answer with flame.

Lighting a candle in December is an act of remembering. It honors the ancient turning of the year, the ancestors who watched the sun’s slow return, and the spirits who walked the winter boundary. It softens the dark, steadies the mind, and invites blessings—old and new—into the home.

Even now, when you strike a match and watch a flame bloom into being, you are repeating a gesture older than memory.

A way of saying: Come in from the dark. Rest here. Light is returning.

11/25/2025

The holiday season may bring changes or unexpected events. Breathwork helps children cope by giving them a tool to navigate uncertainties and bounce back from challenges, late nights, hectic schedules, and just big emotions!

Chantelle, of The Nourished Woman, is a Breathwork Facilitator and a mom of two littles. She has seen first hand how beautiful and impactful breathing tools can be for children. Having used breath and mindfulness in her own home, as well as hosting many workshops for children, she wanted to put together a mindful activity book for your littles to use over the holiday season.
This time of year can be both exciting and overwhelming for children. Breathwork, such as deep and mindful breathing, helps activate the body's relaxation response, reducing stress and promoting a sense of calm.

Children may experience a range of emotions during the holidays, from excitement to anxiety. Breathwork provides a simple and effective tool for emotional regulation, helping children navigate and manage their feelings.
Breathwork is a fundamental aspect of mindfulness. Teaching kids to pay attention to their breath fosters awareness of the present moment, helping them appreciate and enjoy the holiday experiences.
The holiday season often disrupts regular routines, including sleep patterns. Incorporating calming breath exercises can help children relax before bedtime, promoting better sleep quality.

Breathwork encourages children to connect with their bodies and become aware of how they feel physically and emotionally. This self-awareness is a valuable skill that can contribute to overall well-being.

Teaching kids healthy coping mechanisms is crucial for their long-term well-being. Breathwork provides a constructive way for children to manage challenges, stressors, and emotions, laying the foundation for positive coping strategies.

Hope you and your littles enjoy this fun, mindful activity!

Available to download here 🎅🏼:

This Learning & School item is sold by TheNourishedWomanX. Ships from United States. Listed on Nov 20, 2025

11/07/2025

Sleeping in the Forest by Mary Oliver

I thought the earth
remembered me, she
took me back so tenderly, arranging
her dark skirts, her pockets
full of lichens and seeds. I slept
as never before, a stone
on the riverbed, nothing
between me and the white fire of the stars
but my thoughts, and they floated
light as moths among the branches
of the perfect trees. All night
I heard the small kingdoms breathing
around me, the insects, and the birds
who do their work in the darkness. All night
I rose and fell, as if in water, grappling
with a luminous doom. By morning
I had vanished at least a dozen times
into something better.

09/24/2025

Sleep is a big issue! And one that can affect many aspects of our life. Join Chelsie from Horizon Herbs and Chantelle from The Nourished Woman as we dive into some of the most common sleep ailments and how to get a better night sleep.

This class is hosted by the Fort Macleod Library.

08/19/2025

A new downloadable activity full of nature, mindfulness, and connection ready for your family. This was inspired by our adventures and practices over the years with my kids and love thought of sharing this with your families.

My shop is searchable as TheNourishedWomanX or follow the link provided on my profile page.

08/17/2025

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07/21/2025

“You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert, born on this day in 1969. 🌿🌸✨

Artwork by Lore Pemberton 🎨🖌

07/16/2025

There we are on the left. Can’t wait to go back ✨✨

Lucent is Canada's family + eco friendly festival celebrating Connection, Nature + Community. Come as you are, you belong here!

05/13/2025

m a g i c under the f l o w e r full moon

Tonight was a little extra special gathering of a beautiful friend’s circle. I love being able to contribute to a small little part of the Galentines event. They do such amazing work Lethbridge and give so much 🖤 It is a special event and organization full of big hearts and big community energy. Their kindness ripples far and wide. I am so thankful to Shannon ☀️ for supporting their cause and choosing to put her tickets into my raffle offering and bring together such a wonderful group of women tonight. Be sure to give a follow ✨