by Julia Hartsell | Jul 18, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
In April ’22, Heartward Sanctuary co-founders Julia Hartsell and Jonathan Edwards went on pilgrimage to the valley of Rieti, the “umbilicus” of Italy, seeking nourishment, healing and inspiration. Jonathan’s personal account of the trip, which... 
by Julia Hartsell | Jun 22, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
As we enjoyed our first wild blackberry feast on the Solstice, I smiled remembering how our beloved Pablo loved eating them with me, straight off the vines. Never mind those briars: dig your face right on in. A huge heart housed in sheer force, Pablo had resonance... 
by Julia Hartsell | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
By Julia Hartsell Back in April, I got the J & J shot. Two days later, they pulled this particular vaccine because of potential blood clots in women. For a day or two, I was a bit shaken and fearful. With no undo button, I had to find a path to acceptance. I... 
by Julia Hartsell | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
By Julia Hartsell nWhen I was five, my first cousin Kimberly died. She was just a few weeks old. While I didn’t have much time to bond with her, I was very close with my aunt and uncle whose lives were forever altered. Thus the energetic impacts on the entire... 
by Julia Hartsell | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
By Julia Hartsell In death planning talk, body disposition refers to what people choose to do with their bodies after death. In recent years, I’ve had the fortune of talking to a lot of people about their disposition wishes. Sometimes (like 50% of the time)... 
by Julia Hartsell | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
Death is not an aberration. Death is a sacred passage and the ultimate destination of every life. It is with sadness, gratitude and faith that I, Julia, aka Flowjo Mama close our Carrboro studio’s doors permanently. After eleven years of conceiving, nurturing,...