Return to Your Heart is an opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life, listen within, and reconnect with the creative wisdom of your heart. For most of my life, I have been very good at listening to my head. Make the to-do list. Go to work. Take care of others first. Keep chasing the imaginary carrot. But over the past several years, I’ve become increasingly aware of the wisdom of the heart. In 2018, I started taking oil painting classes that taught me how to s

Rust-ing my case that love is everywhere. I posted this on my social media but not everyone is on social media which is why I wanted to share my milestone birthday here. Lately, I’ve been noticing love and beauty everywhere—even in the rusty spots. Especially in the rusty spots! There have been so many moments recently that have reminded me how blessed I am simply to be here and to be ALIVE. This birthday week held so much of what I love: music, creativity, friendship, commun

A few days ago, I experienced one of those moments that felt like pure magic. I was riding my bike around the lake and, on my second lap, I suddenly had the urge to turn left and ride a little farther than usual. So I followed the nudge. I was coasting down the hill on the bike path, listening to one of my favorite songs, MC Yogi’s “All the Love in the World.” I was singing out loud, sending love to the trees, Mother Earth, and myself. Then I came upon the most beautiful sigh

Modern Mystics Founder, Juilee Ryan Wow! What a week! After the recent storms that blew through the area and my sister helping me redesign my website, I decided to reflect on who I’ve become… so here goes... In 2024, I registered a business with the state under the name Modern Mystics Collective. I didn’t fully understand the name. I didn’t really know what I was going to offer. And I definitely didn’t know how to run a business. Truly, I had no clue what I was doing. I just