“I’m as fine as wine in the summertime.” ~Maya Angelou in an interview at age 81 This was originally sent to our Consciousness Concierge...

As some of you may know, the original name of ALTAR was, "The She Shed." It’s one that I reluctantly gave up after the term “she shed”...

Knowing this volume would arrive in the wake of last night’s full moon and lunar eclipse, I’ve been reflecting on fullness over the past...

“ As buds begin appearing on trees, I’ve been thinking about emergence, about the soft, tentative unfurling of wings, fronds, and selves....

“I was a late bloomer. But anyone who blooms at all, ever, is very lucky.... Many lives don't allow that, the good fortune of being able...

This winter, I made a commitment to myself to slow down, look inward, and reconnect to what matters most. Paying attention to the simple...

Welcome to winter! This was originally sent to our Consciousness Concierge subscribers. Want to receive each carefully curated volume...

A wise friend once encouraged me to ask, “How is this for me?” in the face of difficult or unwanted experiences. While the answer is...

I've been revisiting "Unlearning," a favorite poem by Nikita Gill: "Womanhood is rich with unlearning. How to unlearn the way you hate...

This collection of goodness, in honor of the autumn equinox, is an invitation to take stock at this seasonal transition - to "harvest"...

"Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured. It is a natural, powerful, lifelong process that unites us all." ~ Ashton...

This first installment of curated goodness contains some current and timeless treasures I consistently lean on to shift my perspective,...