It’s a time of renewal and rebirth, a time when the world awakens from its slumber and begins to grow once more. I feel the call of the season deep within my bones, and it’s time for a lymphatic spring cleanse.

Through my years of dating and just growing as an individual, I have learned to feel relaxed in my own skin, not worrying about who I know, what I wear, what I own, etc… It’s all about simplicity. But when it comes to dating, we have taken it way too far. Somehow, low maintenance went from being relaxed and unconcerned about hair to “low drama.” And somehow “low drama” got translated to “emotionless.” And having standards gets confused with having “expectations”. It’s a mess.

I have seen what addictions can do to someone if they (we) don’t decide to stop. It’s not easy to accept and addiction, and even once you do, it’s not easy to do the change. His loss taught me that in order to grow, sometimes you need to surrender. To let the past be and enjoy what I have now by being present and making the best out of it. To stop making excuses and take control. Pushing me to be better and most of all, to love myself.

The great thing about these herbs and spices is that you can create your own concoctions, the ones that taste and feel right for you. Think of chai, spiced cider, spiced broths, curry, salsas… There are many great roads these herbs can take you to.