Dara Mussar

Grass fed Bison heart. *picture for size reference* This beautiful organ is one of the most delicious cuts of meat, comparable to a mouthwatering steak! I'm excited to try this. And even more excited for the health benefits. One of the most nutrient dense organs you can try, it has more protein, zinc, folate, thiamine, phosphorus, selenium and CoenzymeQ10 (a powerful antioxidant that may also support fertility!) than your average cut of muscle meat. #packsapunch Thank you... to @heal.endo for sharing about this nutritious food and all that you do. And thank you to @blackpowderbison in Elora for taking such great care of your bison herd to provide us with nutrient dense local food! I'll be portioning this large heart into many meals and then freezing them. So far I'm thinking cubes for bbq'd skewers, steaks, and ground meat. Yummmm. #eatlocal #knowyourfarmer #foodismedicine #grassfedmeat #elora

Mono-tasking. I came across this term recently and it struck me with a resounding YES. This is a term I can get behind. For years we've celebrated others, and ourselves, for being great multi-taskers. For juggling all the balls, for taking on more than seemingly possible. But for what? Our brains are actually less efficient when "multi-tasking" as they have to jump back and forth quickly between tasks/subjects/responsibilities, etc, leaving us more exhausted and less producti...ve. If we could focus on one thing at a time, what could this make possible? What if that one thing you focused on was just yourself? What if that proved to be one of the most productive tasks you could take on? What if resting, being still, and going inside yourself was a way to use your time? Love to break it to you: it is! As we settle into this new month and new season, consider taking time for yourself to do nothing. To be still. Booking in for a Reiki session isn't exactly doing "nothing" but it sure as hell slows things down. Expect to reach a level of relaxation you haven't felt in a while, expect to feel lighter, more centred and grounded. Expect to feel more in tune with your body again. You're allowed to just be you for a moment. Xo Reiki sessions are available Thursday evenings @pomegranatgrove Use my link in bio to book online or reach out privately to set up an alternative date and time. Photo credit: STILL Creates . . #guelphreiki #reikiforstressrelief #TLC #reikiforfertility #TTC #reikihealing #reikiformentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #losssupport #griefsupport #chakrabalancing #grounding #deeprelaxation #stressrelief #postpartumsupport #listentoyourbody #painrelief #tensionrelief #fightorflight #parasympathetic #westoreourissuesinourtissues #processingtrauma #lettinggo #monotasking

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An edible bouquet? My friends know me well Thank you to Cassie for spreading a little extra love my way xoxo #eattherainbow #getyourgreens #backyardbounty

An edible bouquet? My friends know me well Thank you to Cassie for spreading a little extra love my way xoxo #eattherainbow #getyourgreens #backyardbounty

Learn a few tips on how to refill those foaming hand soap pumps! #nontoxic #diy #essentialoilsaretools

Nurture yourself. We're great at nurturing others, maybe we pride ourselves in this, but what about ourselves? Does nurturing yourself make you feel uncomfortable? Where does that come from? When did you learn that you weren't worthy of being nurtured? When were you told (directly/indirectly/interpreted as, from yourself/others) you were not worthy of being loved and cherished? Whether you can pinpoint a time, place, or person, your gut knows if you carry this truth inside y...ou or not. The good news is you can choose to nurture yourself at any point - it doesn't even have to be big! You can try it on for a moment. Practise. It could simply be a hand over your heart. It could simply be a few kind words: Thank you. I love you. I'm doing my best today. It could be a Reiki treatment: an hour to connect to your body and mind. To acknowledge all of your experiences, hurts, joys, learnings, that your body carries with you every day. We all just want to be seen and heard, and we can start by seeing and listening to ourselves. Interested in a session? DM me to learn more. Use my link in bio @daramussar to book online, or reach out privately to book. **I have one more evening spot available this Thursday at 7pm.** Friday evenings and Monday mornings are available upon request. Photo credit: Dustin Seabrook #guelphreiki #nurtureyourself #reikiforstressrelief #TLC #reikiforfertility #TTC #reikihealing #reikiformentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #losssupport #griefsupport #chakrabalancing #grounding #deeprelaxation #stressrelief #postpartumsupport #listentoyourbody #painrelief #tensionrelief #fightorflight #parasympathetic #westoreourissuesinourtissues #processingtrauma #lettinggo

It's been a year. #whyhaventhesquirrelscomeyet #mood #halloween #toorotteninsideforbaking

It's been a year. #whyhaventhesquirrelscomeyet #mood #halloween #toorotteninsideforbaking

You are safe. You are loved. We all deserve to know this and feel this. During Reiki treatments with clients I often repeat this mantra in my mind to intentionally create a safe and loving environment for them. This is one of my promises I wish to make for every client at every session: that you will feel safe and loved while you bravely step into your own healing journey. As your Reiki practitioner I use my intuition, compassion alongside reiki to facilitate healing, but ca...nnot take credit for the work that is done on the treatment table. You are the one who has vulnerably chosen to show up and do the work. For some, that work is accepting time for themselves to relax, for others it is deciding to start processing past traumas or relinquish a heaviness they no longer wish to carry. Whatever your journey is, may you feel safe and loved on my table. Reach out to me discuss how Reiki can support you on your journey. Bookings are available Thursday evenings Pomegranate Grove Massage & Yoga Centre. Reach out to me to book for Friday evenings as an alternative. Photo credit: Dustin Seabrook #guelphreiki #reikihealing #reikiforstressrelief #reikiformentalhealth #fertilitysupport #postpartumsupport #ghostingtoposting

I needed this today. I only managed to secure a couple minutes before heading to work (due to brain fog, dark thoughts, sluggishness, inability to get off my ass, etc), but the damp grass under my feet, the warm sun on my face, and the sound of leaves falling and water rushing was like a small dose of medicine. And the dark chocolate didn't hurt either. What does getting back into your body and grounding yourself look like? Grounding is such a popular topic these days, but da...mmit it's relevant, and needed. If there's too much going on in my head (or basically from my solar plexus to my crown) I know I need to get grounded, dig my roots in, and connect with something healthier like nature. Getting up to actually DO that is another subject entirely, but this moment is a win, so I'll take it :) #pmsblows #mentalhealthmatters #grounding #natureismedicine #reconnectwithnature #reconnectwithyourbody #breatheyourbiome #guelphreiki #rootchakra