<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Morgan Geiger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mariposa and Oak]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:13:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mariposaandoak.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The slightest bit of darkness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The slightest bit of darkness and the crickets chirp the owl hoots the air cools It is not dark yet but soon darkness comes I wonder how easy the animals sleep Do they stir at every sound? Do there thoughts race like mine? Or do they sleep peacefully in acceptance, faith - a grounded reality. I believe they sleep in utter knowing, Transcendence. I feel it too, often, when I am out there with them. An embodied and glorious acceptance. Nature is beautiful and strange. As some animals sleep,...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/the-slightest-bit-of-darkness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa6cc28abcfc8d624a07f5d</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:24:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1827f2_9117e594770c4346953fae6376963972~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Better Sleep Naturally ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sleep is something many of us struggle with and it seems to be increasing with the amount of time people spend on screens processing the complexities of the modern day world. This post explores possible sleep disturbances and offers natural sleep solutions to help you get the rest you deserve. I will share with you insights and strategies to get better quality sleep, all of which I have personal experience with. I will start with the most obvious sleep disturbance of the modern world - the...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/getting-better-sleep-naturally</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e7450744e</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:07:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/414918b67a1d478d9aa84d2e340a8a07.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springtime Cleansing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Springtime is the best time of year for a cleanse. The temperatures are becoming warmer and more mild, the earth is beginning to awake...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/springtime-cleansing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e7450744d</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:29:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ff737b134a48a4bafe4db98047df9fc.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somatic Healing Practices ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In order to create long lasting change we need to work on creating holistic change that involves the whole body in the process. We experience life through our whole body, our whole being, and all of our senses. It makes sense in order to override the patterns we have had in the past and to create new ones that we should be using our whole bodies in when working on ourselves therapeutically to create change in our lives and relationships. Specifically we should get used to listening to our...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/why-somatic-practices-are-important-for-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e7450744c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:06:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1827f2_e4b5935dfdf94e3792e26612f60e0cf1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garden Tasks for February in the Northern Hemisphere]]></title><description><![CDATA[February gardening tasks for the northern hemisphere]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/garden-tasks-for-february-in-the-northern-hemisphere</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e7450744b</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:47:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e98e84a72f76d23d65b44482c0dae8c.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact of Tended Gardens in Neighborhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walk with me for a moment. Imagine yourself walking through one of your favorite neighborhoods. Imagine the colors, the sights, smells,...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/impact-of-tended-gardens-in-neighborhoods</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e7450744a</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:23:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_58667147755765766d7673~mv2_d_3006_4509_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Somatic Healing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The practices I utilize personally, as well as, teach and facilitate to support others, are all somatic based healing methods. They are...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/what-is-somatic-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e74507449</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:33:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1827f2_a4a1a93e07024304a04bbf41f6028579~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent Short Poems]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is freedom in music  I can immerse myself in song the way I immerse myself in nature Pure and listening ~~~~~ Everyone old was once...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/recent-short-poems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e74507448</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:33:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_23a8b04ab22b48eb8b21f221d71f8e85~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardening Tasks For Autumn and Early Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaves have changed, the mornings have become cool and crisp, even the sunlight seems to have a golden hue - the colder months are...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/gardening-tasks-for-autumn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e74507447</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0313a00d0f446f1bd5492ff96f8a76e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Importance of the Ecological Garden in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporting pollinators : These little flying beings are vital to the health of our food system and to the health of ecosystems. We need...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/the-important-of-the-ecological-garden-in-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e74507446</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:36:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7cc6b0344c9440818bad598dd590ed27.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Magic of Herbal Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[My introduction to herbal medicine: I first started studying herbs in 2013 through my grandmother/abuelas herbal book. She was someone...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/the-magic-of-herbal-medicine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e74507445</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:39:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ed5324a7593340fc87e053a3d1513c68~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellness Tips for Fall and Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are full swing Autumn here in the northern hemisphere. Today it is quite chilly and you can really feel Winter heading our way. I...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/wellness-tips-for-fall-and-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e74507444</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:08:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e7fb0f9e591b42fa9107eeab58a335e7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness Key to Overall Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[How we feel affects all aspects of our body and mind. We need space to feel and process and emotions. To move forward in our lives in a...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/why-is-emotional-health-so-fundamental-to-the-rest-of-our-health-and-how-holistic-health-consultati</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e74507443</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:39:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1827f2_a56c86d43ad54520ad1e2bd318f98f42~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Root is the Grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The root is the grief buried deep in the Earth in my body and heart Trying to stay connected to family, traditions, ancestors, what has...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/the-root-is-the-grief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e74507442</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 03:12:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eadb0412451740f4ad9a763f9a358ddc.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Keep Walking]]></title><description><![CDATA[I keep walking until I feel the sun on my face on my hair on my eyes I keep walking until I feel the sun In my spirit In my breath In my...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/i-keep-walking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e74507441</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 01:34:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1827f2_b2932b77abcb4030b5b1f30007271d70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peace within transition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compost everything all your life experiences into the gold in which you grow. ~ ~ How do I Live, Love, each day Knowing this will all...]]></description><link>https://www.mariposaandoak.com/post/writings-by-morgan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa5c48cbe4fc39e74507440</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:28:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1827f2_ed138db27e184aaa8684464d74224213~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Geiger</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>