Come To Your Senses with Mary Lofgren

In the midst of holiday chaos, full calendars, and the strange pressure to both rest and do more, this episode is like a little pixie sitting on your shoulder, whispering just what you need to hear. Rather than another list of things to optimize, you'll hear simple, embodied ways to soften your pace from the inside out, and reclaim your energy without needing life to cooperate first. Pour the cocoa, pull up a pouf, and let's dive in. My new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of sensory spirituality and daily ritual, is available now. Click here to learn more and pick up a copy. https://marylofgren.com/sensing-the-sacred

Let us slip into the glow of solstice season with four velvety, soul-soothing rituals.Each is simple enough to use what you already have at homeWe explore the magic of entering the dark with your body as your guide, a ritual to contact your heart’s truest desires, candlelit practices for reflection and gratitude, and a tender house-blessing to welcome the returning light.If you’re craving a slower, more sensual way to move through the seasons, these rituals offer warmth, wonder, and wisdom.  Let’s dive in. 🕯️ P.S. - If what you hear in this episode inspires you, I invite you to join us live for Winter Solstice Candlelight Qoya - an evening of movement and magic. Click here to learn more.My new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of sensory spirituality and daily ritual, is available now. Click here to learn more and pick up a copy. https://marylofgren.com/sensing-the-sacred

In the fall of 2020, I bought a house. I needed a few furnishings, so on the Friday after Thanksgiving I innocently wandered onto some home décor websites.I was not prepared for the full-force assault on my senses that is Black Friday shopping.I remember saying to a friend at the time, “I should have worn a helmet.”Now, I’m not here to tell anyone they should or shouldn’t buy those bamboo sheets they’ve been eyeing.But what I do know is this:The urgency of Black Friday is a perfect metaphor for what happens when scarcity intensifies, and impulse takes over. And while I love a good sale, what I love even more is the feeling of integrity, intuition, and ease around my purchases. If that idea sounds good to you, I invite you to listen to today's episode.I’m sharing a few of my own stories, and I’ve also included a special, soothing Black Friday meditation to help you get less swept up by the noise outside, and settle back into sanity and self.P.S. If you’re craving a slower, softer way to move through the season, my new book Sensing the Sacred is the perfect anchor. It makes a lovely gift for someone you cherish, including yourself!  Explore the book and gift bundles here.   My new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of sensory spirituality and daily ritual, is available now. Click here to learn more and pick up a copy. https://marylofgren.com/sensing-the-sacred

Step right up and pull up a pouf, because today is a very exciting, big reveal on Come to Your Senses. My new journal, Sensing the Sacred, is now available! Today I'm sharing the creative process behind the book, the deeper roots of sensory spirituality, and how to create a spiritual practice that feels both doable, and deeply nourishing. You’ll hear passages from the book, learn about returning to a spirituality that's not confined by rules or rigidity,  and discover how to awaken your senses, deepen your intuition, and bring more wonder into everyday life.Whether you're seeking a more sumptuous mindfulness practices, embodiment tools, or a more meaningful, everyday approach to spiritual practice, this episode will meet you right where you are, with a basket of treasures.  Hit play, and let's begin the journal. Check out the new book: Sensing the Sacred, available in personalized, limited edition copies, through December 1st.My new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of sensory spirituality and daily ritual, is available now. Click here to learn more and pick up a copy. https://marylofgren.com/sensing-the-sacred

Listen, self-care is great. But sometimes, a girl just needs something a little…moreSometimes self-care needs to feel more like self-seduction. It’s not enough to just drink more water or hit the snooze one extra time. She needs sparkle, zest, cheek, and creativity to really fill her cup to overfloweth. In today’s episode, I’m sharing six simple, sensory ways to feel less like a zombie, and more like the living, breathing work of art you are.Hit play and let’s begin. P.S. - If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll love what you find when you click these links: Working with Mary Joining The Sanctuary Free Sensual Living ResourcesMy new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of sensory spirituality and daily ritual, is available now. Click here to learn more and pick up a copy. https://marylofgren.com/sensing-the-sacred