\ Lauren G. Koch
Keeper of the Old Ways

By 2022, I was tired of all of the planners I had tried - they didn’t check all my boxes... so, I created my own.

There’s something truly magical about a pot of apple butter simmering on the stove all day. The scent of apples and spices wafting...

Enjoy this hearty Butternut Squash Stew…

Let's delve into why Lemon Balm captivates me and why it's a cherished staple in my herbal medicine cabinet

The Return: The Symbolic Essence of Oranges During Yule

Introspection, Hope, Transformation, & Renewal Candle making has a rich history and holds significant cultural and spiritual symbolism,...

In the gentle cadence of the changing seasons, there exists a profound rhythm that harmonizes with the beating of our hearts...

Today we step into the captivating realm of aromatherapy, an ancient art that weaves the essence of plants into a tapestry of wellness.

At a time when I was grappling with burnout, both my physically and creatively, I stumbled across Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. I had...

In the ever-evolving garden of our lives, we continue our journey of self-discovery and growth. As we delve deeper into the practice of...

Cultivating Fulfillment: Pruning the Garden of Your Life for Greater Happiness Here we find ourselves in the radiant embrace of July,...

Unfortunately, it seems we live in a very dysfunctional society with a flawed and scary sense of morality based on outdated religious...

Overcoming Challenges, Formation of the Inner Critic, and Finding Hope Life is full of challenges, and sometimes it can feel like we're...

Selfcare from the viewpoint of a holistic wellness practitioner and metalworker. You’ve probably heard the saying… “What doesn’t kill...

A journey in creativity, self discovery, and learning to trust intuition.

I have been contemplating the changing of the seasons a lot lately - not only witnessing Spring trying to shake the frozen grasp of...

We are entering the year of the Water Rabbit sign. Though rabbits can be seen as soft and meek they have hidden strengths of quiet...

February can be a difficult month for a lot of people. Everything is covered in red and pink hearts, cupids, gushy sayings… reminding us...

It's hard not to have thoughts fueled by our inner critic this time of year... "ugh, where did the time go, I wish I had gotten more...

Why do New Year's Resolutions fail? Journal prompts to assist you in finding alignment and move into the New Year shining bright.