Walk Like a Witch￨2025 Ritual

A new year is upon us! How do you feel about stepping into 2025? Trepidation? Excitement? Apathy? As this new cycle begins,  how do we begin to tackle the work ahead? Well, you may need to look no further than your own feet for answers. A daily walking ritual can guide us when we’re lost, confused, anxious, or uncertain. This simple, profound act can move stuck energy through our bodies giving us greater clarity and inspiration. And when walking is impossible, we can still use our minds to mimic this sacred act. As we take our first woodland walk together in 2025, consider making this ritual a greater focus in your life this year. It’s time to walk like a witch! 

What am I reading?

The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields
Rise Sister Rise by Rebecca Campbell

What’s playing on repeat?

She Calls Me Back by Noah Kahan 

What’s for dinner?

Roasted Brussel Sprouts in Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: *amounts vary based on how many sprouts you’re roasting. Adjust sauce ingredients based on flavor and consistency preference. 

Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Brussel sprouts 
Peanut butter 
Coconut aminos
Gochujang paste
Garlic
Kimchi juice

Instructions: 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Thinly slice brussel sprouts, toss in olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until sprouts start to brown. Mix together peanut sauce. When sprouts are nicely browned, toss in peanut sauce, place back in the oven for a couple more minutes. Serve over rice. Yum! 

Protein-packed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup protein powder (unflavored or vanilla)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks 

Instructions:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter. Slowly add the maple syrup, beating until whipped. Add the peanut butter and mix to combine. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add the flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold in the chocolate chips/chunks.
  
  3. Scoop the dough out into rounded 1 tablespoon size balls, the dough will be wet. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  
  4. Bake 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and tap the baking sheet on the counter gently to deflate each cookie. Return to the oven and bake another 3-4 minutes, the cookies will be browning, but still doughy in the center. Remove from the oven and gently tap the baking sheet on the counter 1-2 times. 
  
  5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet.