Journal
Reflections on slow living, meditation, creativity, and the Mediterranean way.
This is where we write. About the things that matter; rest, beauty, creativity, the nervous system, the turning point, and what it means to live a life that actually feels like yours. Written by Ninar Keyrouz and Sol’s Circle.
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Mirror Mirror of My Soul
What if beauty is not vanity? What if it is not a luxury, but a human necessity, every bit as essential to the nervous system as sleep?
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From Washington to Riyadh, Women Want the Same Things Reflections from a month in Saudi Arabia
I went to Riyadh expecting to introduce women to wellness. What I found stopped me in my tracks. Their knowledge
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Longevity Is Not About Living Longer, It’s About Living More Fully
We have developed a strange relationship with longevity. We want to live longer but we are not always sure we want more of the life we are currently living. We track our sleep, optimize our nutrition, take our supplements, and plan our exercise with the careful seriousness of people who intend to be around for…
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Movement as Medicine. How Dance, Yoga, and the Body Hold the Key to Clarity
The connection between movement and mental clarity is well established. Physical movement increases blood flow to the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for executive function, perspective, and complex decision-making. It reduces cortisol and increases BDNF, a protein that supports neural plasticity. A walk, a swim, a dance, a yoga class, each of…
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Why People at a Turning Point Need Retreat, Not Just Rest
What Makes a Retreat Different From a Holiday A holiday gives you a break from your life. A retreat gives you a different relationship with it.
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What Nervous System Regulation Really Means and How Meditation Helps
What does nervous system regulation actually mean? And what does it have to do with meditation? The answer is more interesting and more practical than most wellness content suggests.
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