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THE GOLDEN BOND OF THE CHRYSANTHEMUM

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     Firstly cultivated in China in the 15 th century, cherished so much across both China and Japan that a special day named “festival of happiness” has been dedicated to celebrate its uniqueness and symbolism. Coined from the Greek words “chyros” (gold) and “anthemion” (flower) which literally means a gold flower. When I see a mums I think of the concept of “a life well lived” which means one that was enjoyed and impactful. A human with the ability to live life well and not just exist must be one who is consistently evolving, watered properly, surrounded by the best people and receiving positive energy. As humans vary differently in ethnicity and race, so those chrysanthemum also flower over 30 species with different colors which depicts different meaning but collectively they represent FREINDSHIP, HONESTY AND HAPPINESS. No matter how peculiar and distinct we are we still need the bond of friendship; pure, honest and happy friendship that makes the heart leap for joy. ...

BLOOMING FROM THE IN-BETWEEN PLACE

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           Have you ever felt like the winds of life are blowing strong against you, threatening to uproot your foundation? Or you’ve found yourself lost in the darkness searching for a glimmer of hope to guide you through? If so, you are not alone. We have all been there at some point or the other.                                                                   Pic: Ema Waronika Nature, in its infinite wisdom offers us two extraordinary flowers that embody the paradox of human experiences: The Gladiolus and the Poppy flower. Just as the gladiolus stands tall in the garden, its stem strong and unwavering so too can we as humans rise above life’s challenges,  our roots digging deep into the earth and our spirits soaring towards the sun. The gladiolus flower guides us towards a deeper under...

SELFCARE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?

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  Self care can be experiencing new places SELFCARE!!!   When we hear the word self care sometimes we automatically allude it to skincare or doing something that is supposed to help you feel much more relaxed, but if you look at the word deeply, self care encompasses much more than just the idea of enjoyment or spoiling yourself silly. Self care can be you reflecting more on your habits, choices and making a decision to quit doing the things that decreases the quality of your life. Self care can also be you scrutinizing your diet and making sure to include more fiber, vitamins and minerals that nourish your body. It may also be you trying to building an exercise routine or creating a new hobby that helps your body move more and burn more calories. Self care can be you getting to know yourself by booking that medical check up that helps you pay attention to body, notice the changes and habits to cut or include helping your physical health. Self care also helps you pri...

ALL ABOUT CLEANSERS

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                    Cleansing is simply the first and most important routine in your skincare routine, so getting the right the right type of cleanser to kick-start your routine is much more important than indulging in the routine itself. You want to make sure that the base in which your products are laid on is fresh and healthy in order to help your skincare products absorb more deeply and work effectively.  In order to treat your skin condition or maintain a healthy barrier, whatever the case maybe you need to pick rightly formulated cleansers that are compatible with your skin type and at the same time solves the skin issues being presented with at that moment. I hope this guide helps you make the right decision next time you stop by the beauty store to restock on your skincare products. Or better still book a consultation with an esthetician to get a deeper knowledge of your skin analysis to help get you a detailed and well...

OPEN YOUR HEART TO POSITIVITY: its not over yet.

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 Life is a canvas of contrasts, where challenges and triumphs, chaos and peace entwine like threads of tapestry. Yet as we step into the month of July let the Delphinium and Water Lily flower be our beacon illuminating the path to resilience, renewal and igniting our full potential. A call to action resounds, urging us to awaken our true potential, confronting our fears and chasing our goals. The delphinium flower offers a beautiful reflection of the strength and courage to rise above life’s challenges and moving forward. Its resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to our own capacity to overcome obstacles, chasing our goals and not giving up on our dreams while finding inner strength to continue our journey.                    " treat your life like a garden, plant flowers always and make time to remove the weeds" Likewise, the water lily’s floatation on the water surface without being soiled is a reminder for us to ...

JUNE: BLOOMS WITH BEAUTY AND DEVOTION.

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  As we embrace the month of June, let us surround ourselves with the beauty that we find from loving, honoring and devoting time to ourselves and others. Nature, in its choice of affiliating rose with the month of June gives us a clear depiction of the delicate yet strong features she symbolizes; projects and shines light to the power of devotion, as it dedicates itself to her own growth so her beauty can adorn her surroundings. This throws light on the power of self-care as a medium for self gratification.  Equally there can be no rose without thorns for it symbolizes how much beauty can emerge from pain or the most unlikely circumstances. YOU CAN EITHER COMPLAIN THAT ROSE BUSHES HAVE THORN OR REJOICE BECAUSE THORN BUSHES HAS ROSE. LIKEWISE, honeysuckles blooms in harmony with nature, similarly we can learn to flourish and create a balance with our environment, its growth and beauty inspires us to embrace our own uniqueness and radiate love and positivity to those around...

GETTING YOUR SKIN TO CARE

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                                                                                                                Since the year began the sun has drawn closer o the horizons in Africa thereby causing  extreme heat. It feels as if our artificial coolers like the air conditioners and fans aren't cutting it at all, which forces some of us to skip our skincare routine completely; I mean who wants to be applying layers of skincare when they are literally pouring out waste material from their skin When  the humidity rises it causes us to sweat more, which can clog the pores and cause breakout to occur, it also makes the skin susceptible to host bacteria's, so washing your face twice a ...