Kristen Simonds
Kristen Simonds
@dandeliondoorways@dandeliondoorways.com

Host of the Dandelion Doorways Podcast: focusing on mindful living, exploring practices such as meditation and Reiki, and how simple shifts in perspective can allow us to experience a deeper connection and more blissful life.

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  • Embark on a Journey of Holistic Wellness

    Grand Opening of Our Digital Store on August 1st! We are excited to share that our digital store will be open August 1st, offering a diverse selection of wellness courses and guided meditations to support your well-being journey. Whether you are looking to enhance your mental clarity, cultivate a calm mind, or simply explore new…

  • Spoiled

    We are spoiled. Not in the way of having too much (though we do) but in how food spoils. We are a rotten, unappetizing bunch. So far removed from the natural order of things, concrete, and steel have separated us from the bone and blood of life. We have lost touch with the earth, the…

  • Emotional Well-being: Pathway to Joy & Fulfillment

    Emotional Well-being: Pathway to Joy & Fulfillment Emotional well-being serves as a pathway to joy and fulfillment in life. It involves recognizing your emotions and mastering coping strategies for inner harmony. By developing positive emotions and finding joy in everyday experiences, we can enhance the quality of our relationships through emotional openness and support. Prioritizing…

  • Healing Trauma: Living an Embodied Experience

    Life’s path has many twists and turns, allowing each of us our share of emotions and experiences to ensure a taste of pain and pleasure, heartache, and love. However, some of us experience more pain than pleasure throughout our storied lives. Without proper tools, these traumas can impact us on multiple levels, clouding any joy…

  • The Dangers of Contemplation

    Writers, artist, musicians; creatives in general, have a raw need to express the inexpressible. The tragic nature of an artist must be in part due to a loneliness, never quite relating, always seeing the world differently. We try so desperately to get IT out of us, what we see, feel, taste, EXPERIENCE, get it out…

  • rest

    Over the past few weeks, our family has experienced a whirlwind of events. Our son achieved a major milestone by graduating from college. It was a day filled with mixed emotions – pride in his remarkable achievements as he graduated a year ahead of schedule with honors, but also a tinge of sadness knowing that…

  • Earth Day 2024: Nurturing a Holistic Perspective

    The annual event known as Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd to showcase support for environmental protection. This significant day first took place in 1970 and has since evolved to encompass a wide array of events organized globally by EARTHDAY.ORG, engaging over 1 billion individuals across more than 193 countries. Earth Day…

  • Endings, Beginnings, & A Letter To Our Son

    As humans, we experience a complex and intricate tapestry of existence that is woven with a myriad of beginnings and endings. These transitions are not just limited to the physical realm but also encompass our emotions, thoughts, and perceptions. Each of these transitions leaves a unique imprint on our hearts and minds that shapes our…

  • Finding Strength in Shared Struggles: A Journey of Healing & Empathy

    Dear Constant Readers, Thank you. Thank you for being a part of my journey by reading, sharing, and commenting on my musings and essays. I am grateful to those of you who have reached out at some point to share your story and how my work has aided you in your journey. When I began…

  • Honoring Self

    In the midst of the chaos and demands of daily life, we often forget to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come and acknowledge the countless small victories that have shaped our path. Reflecting on our journey allows us to appreciate the hurdles we’ve overcome, the lessons we’ve learned, and the growth we’ve experienced.…