{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Gina Belle Wellness","home_page_url":"https://ginabellewellness.com","description":"Gina Belle Wellness","author":{"name":"Gina Belle Wellness"},"items":[{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/finding-the-season-youre-really-in","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/124035\"/><p>The other day, I did something I never thought I'd do.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/finding-the-season-youre-really-in","title":"Finding the season you're really in","summary":"The other day, I did something I never thought I'd do.","date_modified":"2026-09-30T19:12:31Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/one-plus-one-equals-three","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/Neo3JRm\"/><p>Years ago, when I was taking singing lessons, I had to sing a song I’d been working on all week.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/one-plus-one-equals-three","title":"One Plus One Equals Three","summary":"Years ago, when I was taking singing lessons, I had to sing a song I’d been working on all week.","date_modified":"2025-12-18T20:15:19Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/gratitude-the-shape-shifter","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/111010\"/><p>The other morning, I woke from one of those dreams that stays with you long after it's over.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/gratitude-the-shape-shifter","title":"Gratitude, the Shape Shifter","summary":"The other morning, I woke from one of those dreams that stays with you long after it's over.","date_modified":"2025-11-07T22:01:48Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/healing-the-dark-spots","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/122186\"/><p>My Astrologer asked me to choose one relationship to work on during the October New Moon in Libra.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/healing-the-dark-spots","title":"Healing the Dark Spots","summary":"My Astrologer asked me to choose one relationship to work on during the October New Moon in Libra.","date_modified":"2025-10-31T16:02:47Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/size-doesnt-matter","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/66121\"/><p>Here in New England, the New Moon Eclipse in Virgo just started.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/size-doesnt-matter","title":"Size Doesn't Matter","summary":"Here in New England, the New Moon Eclipse in Virgo just started.","date_modified":"2025-09-21T20:29:47Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/mays-best-supporting-cast","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/lp95Q0j\"/><p>At the end of my daily shower, I turn the water ice cold, and stay there for about a minute.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/mays-best-supporting-cast","title":"May's Best Supporting Cast","summary":"At the end of my daily shower, I turn the water ice cold, and stay there for about a minute.","date_modified":"2025-05-19T18:24:30Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/aprils-acquiescence","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/xqg0awB\"/><p>What if we could fall in love all over again – instantly?</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/aprils-acquiescence","title":"April's Acquiescence","summary":"What if we could fall in love all over again – instantly?","date_modified":"2025-04-02T18:34:18Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/januarys-slow-simmer","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/116662\"/><p>Jalapeno.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/januarys-slow-simmer","title":"January's Slow Simmer","summary":"Jalapeno.","date_modified":"2024-01-31T01:43:27Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/decembers-six","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5827\"/><p>I'm sliding into January as I write this.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/decembers-six","title":"December's Six","summary":"I'm sliding into January as I write this.","date_modified":"2024-01-01T15:00:16Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/novembers-grat-pack","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/76271\"/><p>Hard-boiled eggs have a special place in my life.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/novembers-grat-pack","title":"November's Grat Pack","summary":"Hard-boiled eggs have a special place in my life.","date_modified":"2023-12-05T17:12:46Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/octobers-operator","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5Z4nKkd\"/><p>Bumps in the Night.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/octobers-operator","title":"October's Operator","summary":"Bumps in the Night.","date_modified":"2023-11-01T02:37:39Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/septembers-manifestation-mindset","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/6655fc4c-c744-40da-8f20-c419e13cc02a/Untitled%20design%20(34).png\"/><p>“What do Hawks represent to you?”</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/septembers-manifestation-mindset","title":"September's Manifestation Mindset","summary":"“What do Hawks represent to you?”","date_modified":"2023-09-07T13:54:42Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/augusts-transformation-toolbox","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/31684\"/><p>Upside down living.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/augusts-transformation-toolbox","title":"August's Transformation Toolbox","summary":"Upside down living.","date_modified":"2023-08-03T12:39:03Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/junes-caloric-catharsis","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5ZB6AYE\"/><p>Want to lose friends fast? Tell them you’re trying to gain weight!</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/junes-caloric-catharsis","title":"June's Caloric Catharsis","summary":"Want to lose friends fast? Tell them you’re trying to gain weight!","date_modified":"2023-06-28T21:53:59Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/mays-movado-meltdown","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/108673\"/><p>I remember my first Movado like it was my first love affair.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/mays-movado-meltdown","title":"May's Movado Meltdown","summary":"I remember my first Movado like it was my first love affair.","date_modified":"2023-05-25T15:27:47Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/aprils-fluffy-bunny-shower","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/6655fc4c-c744-40da-8f20-c419e13cc02a/ols/948D952B-C09B-45A0-8D48-2362184CB7A8.jpeg\"/><p>Water is one of my favorite elements. </p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/aprils-fluffy-bunny-shower","title":"April's Fluffy Bunny Shower","summary":"Water is one of my favorite elements. 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Even when things aren’t harmonious.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/januarys-carmony---harmony-in-the-car","title":"January's Carmony - Harmony in the Car","summary":"One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received is to stay in a state of harmony. Even when things aren’t harmonious.","date_modified":"2023-01-25T17:03:21Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/novembers-sugar-for-the-soul","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/21501\"/><p>I’m in love with the Buddhist practice of Metta. Feeling loving kindness.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/novembers-sugar-for-the-soul","title":"November's Sugar for the Soul","summary":"I’m in love with the Buddhist practice of Metta. Feeling loving kindness.","date_modified":"2022-11-30T12:26:43Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/october-light-and-write","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/wNYJJ5B\"/><p>On this holy day of Samhain, also known as Halloween here in the States, we honor and celebrate those whom we have loved in life who have passed on.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/october-light-and-write","title":"October Light and Write","summary":"On this holy day of Samhain, also known as Halloween here in the States, we honor and celebrate those whom we have loved in life who have passed on.","date_modified":"2022-10-31T11:12:32Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/september-sounds-listening-to-my-body-speak","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/101809\"/><p>The other day I bought a watermelon at a farmer’s market next to a coffee shop that I frequent.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/september-sounds-listening-to-my-body-speak","title":"September Sounds:  Listening to My Body Speak","summary":"The other day I bought a watermelon at a farmer’s market next to a coffee shop that I frequent.","date_modified":"2022-09-29T15:39:10Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/august-gems-facial-gua-sha","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/6655fc4c-c744-40da-8f20-c419e13cc02a/ols/2158.jpg\"/><p>Every March, I head to New York City for the international esthetics trade show where I spend days learning about the latest and greatest in skin care and wellness.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/august-gems-facial-gua-sha","title":"August Gems:  Facial Gua Sha","summary":"Every March, I head to New York City for the international esthetics trade show where I spend days learning about the latest and greatest in skin care and wellness.","date_modified":"2022-08-28T18:14:22Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/julys-summer-soul-care","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/104776\"/><p>I love the Winter.</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/julys-summer-soul-care","title":"July's Summer Soul Care","summary":"I love the Winter.","date_modified":"2022-07-27T19:40:13Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/julys-summer-skin-care","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/D19xobQ\"/><p>The number one sunscreen question I get asked is this:  </p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/julys-summer-skin-care","title":"July's Summer Skin Care","summary":"The number one sunscreen question I get asked is this:  ","date_modified":"2022-07-27T19:39:40Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/junes-best-blackhead-defense","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/BNN3Eq8\"/><p>I don’t much like a face without imperfections. In fact, I don’t think they are imperfections at all! Those things we see when we look in the mirror are often what make us unique. I’ve had to learn over the years to stop...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/junes-best-blackhead-defense","title":"June's Best Blackhead Defense","summary":"I don’t much like a face without imperfections. In fact, I don’t think they are imperfections at all! Those things we see when we look in the mirror are often what make us unique. I’ve had to learn over the years to stop...","date_modified":"2022-06-23T14:01:02Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/aprils-nurturing-of-the-self","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/91183\"/><p>Just like putting the right type of gas in our car will optimize the ride, the things we choose for our self-care can help make our life journey feel a little smoother. And, while I'm all in for meditation, journaling, w...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/aprils-nurturing-of-the-self","title":"April's Nurturing of the Self","summary":"Just like putting the right type of gas in our car will optimize the ride, the things we choose for our self-care can help make our life journey feel a little smoother. And, while I'm all in for meditation, journaling, w...","date_modified":"2022-04-28T16:09:29Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/januarys-happy-accidents","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/9694\"/><p>I remember the first time I heard the words “happy accident.” I was 12 and learning to paint on canvas from my father, an accomplished artist. He taught me that sometimes things happen when we create art that seem like a...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/januarys-happy-accidents","title":"January's Happy Accidents","summary":"I remember the first time I heard the words “happy accident.” I was 12 and learning to paint on canvas from my father, an accomplished artist. He taught me that sometimes things happen when we create art that seem like a...","date_modified":"2022-02-21T17:10:24Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/december-love-letter","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/QBpoWWo\"/><p>With the year winding down, I find myself flush with happiness from spending time with family, friends, and clients and looking forward to a week off with the Mister.   I love the holidays.  And, the holidays love me!  B...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/december-love-letter","title":"December Love Letter","summary":"With the year winding down, I find myself flush with happiness from spending time with family, friends, and clients and looking forward to a week off with the Mister.   I love the holidays.  And, the holidays love me!  B...","date_modified":"2021-12-22T18:15:33Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/november-glitter-and-shine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/82177\"/><p>There’s a saying that &quot;all that glitters isn’t gold.&quot; If you’ve ever received a card from me, you know how much I love glitter! My friends say that if their table isn’t covered with sparkles when they open my cards, it p...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/november-glitter-and-shine","title":"November Glitter and Shine","summary":"There’s a saying that \"all that glitters isn’t gold.\" If you’ve ever received a card from me, you know how much I love glitter! My friends say that if their table isn’t covered with sparkles when they open my cards, it p...","date_modified":"2021-11-30T19:16:44Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/october-mirror-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/16643\"/><p>When I was young, my parents treated our health issues with herbs. My house was filled with shamans, mediums, and alternative health practitioners. My family owned a health food store, and my father worked as an artist. ...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/october-mirror-me","title":"October: Mirror Me","summary":"When I was young, my parents treated our health issues with herbs. My house was filled with shamans, mediums, and alternative health practitioners. My family owned a health food store, and my father worked as an artist. ...","date_modified":"2021-10-31T13:55:32Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/august-stretch","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/67257\"/><p>During a facial, I love to incorporate a neck massage.  You feel relaxed, and I'm in my flow zone (that place where time doesn't exist!)  But, behind the scenes, so much more is happening.  Ooh, the yumminess of a beauti...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/august-stretch","title":"August Stretch","summary":"During a facial, I love to incorporate a neck massage.  You feel relaxed, and I'm in my flow zone (that place where time doesn't exist!)  But, behind the scenes, so much more is happening.  Ooh, the yumminess of a beauti...","date_modified":"2021-08-31T21:31:41Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/july-heatwave-dropping-the-pot","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/103141\"/><p>Ever have one of those days that feels like the Universe is conspiring against you?  And then, three days later you're on top of the World because the changes that so unceremoniously dropped into your life turned out to ...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/july-heatwave-dropping-the-pot","title":"July Heatwave:  Dropping the Pot","summary":"Ever have one of those days that feels like the Universe is conspiring against you?  And then, three days later you're on top of the World because the changes that so unceremoniously dropped into your life turned out to ...","date_modified":"2021-07-31T18:07:11Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/junes-simple-plan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/3675\"/><p>I love Summer.  It's my favorite season.  Until Autumn.  And, then I fall in love all over again.  And, then Winter comes, and I'm delirious about sitting in front of the fire and eating comfort food.  And, don't even ge...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/junes-simple-plan","title":"June's Simple Plan","summary":"I love Summer.  It's my favorite season.  Until Autumn.  And, then I fall in love all over again.  And, then Winter comes, and I'm delirious about sitting in front of the fire and eating comfort food.  And, don't even ge...","date_modified":"2021-06-27T17:40:04Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/may-i-present-not-so-random-acts-of-kindness","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/85721\"/><p>When I leave the Spa from work at night, I like to go through the drive-through of a nearby coffee shop for hot tea.  It's a treat I look forward to, and a form of self care.  A few weeks ago, as I handed the employee a ...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/may-i-present-not-so-random-acts-of-kindness","title":"May I Present:  Not So Random Acts of Kindness","summary":"When I leave the Spa from work at night, I like to go through the drive-through of a nearby coffee shop for hot tea.  It's a treat I look forward to, and a form of self care.  A few weeks ago, as I handed the employee a ...","date_modified":"2021-06-17T15:05:10Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/april-soul-exfoliation-what-am-i-losing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/55687\"/><p>Spring arrives in March, but it doesn’t feel much like Spring in Massachusetts. And, then April arrives, and I am filled with the promise of warmer weather and lighter days. When I see the first flowers sprout – daffodil...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/april-soul-exfoliation-what-am-i-losing","title":"April Soul Exfoliation:  What Am I Losing?","summary":"Spring arrives in March, but it doesn’t feel much like Spring in Massachusetts. And, then April arrives, and I am filled with the promise of warmer weather and lighter days. When I see the first flowers sprout – daffodil...","date_modified":"2021-04-30T17:41:05Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/march-with-me-saying-yes","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/64752\"/><p>I love it when the stars align and I’m in my flow zone. And this March, there was so much alignment! The Spring Equinox blessed us with its arrival days after St. Patrick’s Day showed up. Luck followed by the promise of ...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/march-with-me-saying-yes","title":"March with me:  Saying Yes!","summary":"I love it when the stars align and I’m in my flow zone. And this March, there was so much alignment! The Spring Equinox blessed us with its arrival days after St. Patrick’s Day showed up. Luck followed by the promise of ...","date_modified":"2021-04-02T18:25:15Z"},{"id":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/february-now-self-love-rose-quartz","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/6655fc4c-c744-40da-8f20-c419e13cc02a/Untitled%20design%20(3).png\"/><p>February brings us many things. This month in the Northeast, we’re receiving abundance in the form of snow! There's also Valentine’s Day, traditionally known as the day of love.  Growing up, I was extremely shy.  Despite...</p>","url":"https://ginabellewellness.com/the-sanctuary-journal/f/february-now-self-love-rose-quartz","title":"February, Now.  Self love & Rose Quartz.","summary":"February brings us many things. This month in the Northeast, we’re receiving abundance in the form of snow! There's also Valentine’s Day, traditionally known as the day of love.  Growing up, I was extremely shy.  Despite...","date_modified":"2021-02-16T19:09:42Z"}]}