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Offering Gifts of Insight...
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This is the season that invites us to pause, soften, and find warmth in the small, steady moments that carry us toward the Winter Solstice - the returning light. December offers its own kind of wisdom—an opportunity to reflect, restore, and reconnect with what sustains us.
In this issue, we’re honoring the themes of light, nourishment, movement, and community. You’ll find a reflection on the Deer Mother and the return of the sun, a gentle yoga guide for all bodies, a new meditation resource from a GHC member, and a fragrant rosemary honey infusion perfect for winter wellness. We’ve also included a seasonal mini-guide, community updates, and a preview of what’s ahead as we step into a new year together.
Thank you for being part of this growing, interconnected community. May this season bring warmth, clarity, and moments of quiet renewal. |
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Mother Deer and the Seeds of Hope
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Chair Yoga for Every Body |
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Stay tuned for an in-depth interview with Deana, whose perspective can be transformative. Coming in January! |
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✨ Seasonal Mini-Guide: Simple Practices for Winter Balance
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, winter invites us to slow down, breathe deeply,
and reconnect with our inner rhythm. These gentle practices support warmth, clarity, and emotional steadiness
during the colder months.
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🕯️ Light to Welcome the Morning
Begin your day by lighting a candle or opening the curtains. A simple ritual that signals renewal and helps regulate mood.
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☕ Sip Something Warm
Choose herbal teas such as lemon balm, ginger, peppermint, rosemary, or chamomile. Add rosemary honey for winter comfort.
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🧘 Move Gently
A few minutes of stretching, chair yoga, walking, or twists keeps energy flowing. Kindness over intensity.
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🌙 Cozy Evening Wind-Down
Dim lights, sip warm tea, and read something gentle. A 10-minute transition supports deeper rest.
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🌿 Bring Greenery Indoors
Pine, rosemary, eucalyptus, or even a small plant shifts the mood and brings winter resilience into your home.
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🤝 A Small Act of Care
Reach out, support a small business, or share a story or recipe. Small gestures create winter warmth.
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💤 Permission to Rest
Winter is a season within. Let yourself nap, slow down, and soften. Rest is part of the natural rhythm of renewal.
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A Season for Returning to Yourself
As winter unfolds, may you find warmth in your routines, clarity in stillness, and connection in the simple moments that nourish you.
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Lymphatic Drainage: Restoring Flow, Vitality & Balance
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Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 |
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Looking Ahead to 2026: Directory Updates
As we move into a new year, we’re making a few important updates to keep the Greensboro Holistic Collective
directory sustainable and supportive for everyone who relies on it.
Free Plan: One-Time Setup Fee
To keep our directory sustainable and ensure every listing is set up with care, the
Free Plan now includes a small $10 setup fee. This helps cover the administrative time needed
to create and maintain each account, while still keeping access affordable for everyone in our community.
Founders Plan: Honoring Our Beginnings
The Founders Plan will be retiring in January 2026. When we launched the directory, this plan
helped us build the foundation we’re standing on today. Our Founders said “yes” when this work was still new,
and their support made it possible for the Collective to grow into what it is now.
We are deeply grateful for each of you who chose to invest in this vision from the very beginning.
A small number of Founders Plan spots remain available until January 1st for
those who feel called to join before the plan officially closes.
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January Preview: New Year, New Energy
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Member Stories & Interviews — real conversations, insights, and lived experiences from across our community |
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Seasonal Community Fairs — makers, practitioners, demonstrations, and gathering spaces that bring wellness to life |
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Inspired Guest Speakers — voices that inform, uplift, and help us grow our personal and professional practices |
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Member Spotlights — celebrating the work, wisdom, and offerings of those who make the Collective what it is |
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Resource Guides & Seasonal Tools — practical support for navigating wellness throughout the year |
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Opportunities to Connect & Give Back — volunteer circles, partnerships, and acts of community care |
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Collaborative Workshops & Events — learning, sharing, and co-creating with fellow practitioners |
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✨ Share Your Wisdom
We’re now welcoming member-submitted articles, and we’d love to feature your voice. Articles help you share your expertise, build trust with potential clients, and deepen connection within our community.
Who can submit?
Elite + Founders: Free submissions
Essential + Premium: Small submission fee
Every article is featured on the GHC website, highlighted in the monthly newsletter,
and promoted across our social media channels. If you feel called to contribute, we’d be honored to share your work.
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Invite others into a season of Community, Care, and Collaboration.
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Winter Self-Reflection
“Where did you grow this year in ways that surprised you?”
“What are you releasing as the light returns?”
“Where did you make room for yourself in 2025?”
Please share your reflections with us.
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Thank you for being part of the Greensboro Holistic Collective. Everything we do — from sharing community wisdom to creating spaces for connection and growth — is possible because of you. Your presence, your support, and your willingness to walk this path with us make our work meaningful. We’re grateful to serve this community, and even more grateful to serve with you.
Staff Writers:
Mary Ellen Hettinger
Shane Jarriel
Leslie Rice |
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