To start the new quarter of Merkaela’s seasonal subscriptions, we decided to change how subscribers can access the companion playlists. We decided to let the playlist live in one place and in the future we will update the music as soon as a new subscription box becomes available. Now that we got the business out of the way, let’s talk about…
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Merkaela’s Wisdom Playlist
Wisdom comes from a world of experiences, journeys, and mindfulness. It leads us to a more meditative state, and in turn, helps us make better decisions. It helps to inspire us to stay the course of self-improvement and discovery. Easier said than done, but once we wisely choose to set forth on that path we…
Merkaela’s Winter Giveaway – Winners
Recently we offered a giveaway for a chance to win 4 of our quarterly subscription boxes filled with our all-natural, organic and chemical-free wellness products. The giveaway generated a lot of buzz and we are eternally humbled by the response we received from the community. Before we share with you the name of the lucky winners chekout the…
An Argument Against Setting New Year’s Resolutions
Have you ever been presented with an argument AGAINST setting New Year’s resolutions? Probably not. It’s absolutely true that the arrival of the New Year is a spiritually cleansing time symbolic of new beginnings, clean slates and fresh opportunities. But it’s also a chance to shut the door on all of the negativity, mistakes and regrets…
The Spiritual Side of the Winter Solstice
We’re all familiar with the winter solstice, which is, put simply, an astronomical phenomenon that marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. But, how many of us realize that it’s a biannual event, occurring on December 21st in the northern hemisphere and on June 20th in the southern hemisphere? Or that it…
18 Spiritual Awakening Quotes To Expand Your Consciousness
Spiritual awakening is often treated as a destination or a reward given to those who religiously meditate and constantly work to relinquish toxic thoughts and emotions. But the truth is there’s no finish line or gold at the end of this journey because the journey never ends. Living fluidly means you understand life is a…
The Pagan Origins of Halloween and How These Traditions Impact Your Life Today
While it’s hard to believe that Halloween is almost upon us, it’s no surprise that adults and children alike are actively gearing up for one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. From delicious pumpkin cookies to ghoulish Haunted Houses, there’s no shortage of things to look forward to during the long-awaited first month…
Are you Familiar with the Hidden Dangers of Fragrance?
Most of us are not familiar with the hidden dangers of fragrance, and that needs to change! Throughout history, people have been quite concerned with how to produce and/or eliminate all kinds of smells. As a result, we have gotten pretty good at extracting, infusing, and blending different types of ingredients to create a variety…
How to Use Your Sense of Smell to Improve Your Life
How much do you really know about the way your sense of smell impacts your life? It’s actually really amazing to think about how certain smells can calm us, while others can gross us out. Or how one whiff of something familiar, regardless of whether it is good or bad can flood our minds with…
Our AWAKEN Playlist Will Energize You and Ground You
As we enter the month of September and the sweltering heat starts to subside you feel a renewed energy in New York. After all F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote: “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” I have to say I agree. Everything feels anew in the fall. My good…