spiritual and holistic wellness lifestyle blog
Crystals have been used for their energy properties since ancient times. Aside from keeping them in sacred safe spaces or carrying them on your person, another way to hone into the powerful spiritual benefits of crystal healing is to adorn yourself with them through jewelry. Read more about sacred body adornments Every crystal has a […]
Before we get into the differences between blocked, balanced and overactive chakras, you may be wondering what exactly is a chakra. Well, if you’re new here and are wondering what chakras are, be sure to check out this post: A (Super) Beginners Guide To Understanding Chakras. This will give you a full (and easy to […]
What are chakras? A question that I get asked quite often when speaking about spiritual wellness, especially when I focus in on crystal or herbal healing. So many blogs give tons of information that can seem a bit overwhelming for people who are new to chakra healing. So, no long intro ⎯ here’s your super […]
My personal spiritual wellness journey is highlighted by (but not limited to) five major parts; affirmations, holistic skin care, chakra healing, herbal healing and CRYSTAL HEALING. A coincidence that each are interconnected? I think nottttt. Before we jump into what crystals would be beneficial for beginners looking to kickstart their crystal healing journey, let’s first […]
Whether you be a newbie or someone a bit more seasoned, reading is [fun]damental (see what I did there, lol) and a big part of gaining overstanding and perspective – especially as it relates to something as important as spirituality. So no long intro, let’s dive right in. What are some books that are good […]
There’s nothing like women of color showing up and holding space for one another. In a society that wasn’t built for us, it is a blessing to be living in a time where solidarity between women of color is at an all time high. While there’s more growth to be made, it’s safe to say […]
With the concern growing around the #coronavirus, it is important that we all take a moment to tune in and figure out ways that we can protect ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually. Here I have compiled a short list for you on ✨ SIX WAYS THAT YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF DURING THE OUTBREAK. ✨ […]
It is beauty, love — art, that dresses not only your body but your mind and soul. When I created DE LA JIPI, I knew that I wanted my jewels, skin care, oils etc to serve as more than just pretty pieces and smell good items. I wanted them to have meaning – to be […]
On January 25th, 2020, I held my first workshop. Holding space for black and brown women is something that I have wanted to do for a very long time. Especially as someone who has long been navigating what it means to built sisterhood, friendships and as someone who didn’t always feel like there was a […]
Burning sage — also known as smudging — is an ancient spiritual ritual. The practice of burning sage is sacred in many Indigenous communities and deserves to be respected. It’s something we should always do with intention, reverence, and deep gratitude to those who did it before us. Smudging has long been used to connect to […]
