As the energy of Samhain builds, nature provides a beautiful illustration of transformation in action. What begins with a riotous display of color, quickly turns into a demonstration of letting go. Life and growth and death and decay live side by side. We are born for change, yet we resist the transformation. What old stories are you playing on repeat? What messages do you believe that no longer serve you and your expansion? Samhain is a time to bravely look at these stories and transform them into something new. It is possible to rewire beliefs, but we much choose to make this part of our practice again and again. As the rain pitter patters overhead, consider the internal story that you need to rewrite this season. What am I reading?The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780063282858The Moon Apothecary: Rituals and Recipes for the Lunar Phases  by Lorriane Andersonhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781925946802https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat’s playing on repeat?High Priestess by Qveen Herby What’s for dinner?Autumn Grain Bowls 2 cups cooked wild rice (see Recipe Notes)2 cups cooked quinoa (see Recipe Notes)1-2 cups shredded Rotisserie chicken1 large sweet potato, diced into ½-inch cubes1 tablespoon olive o2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon kosher salt1 bunch kale, destemmed and finely chopped1 large apple, diced into ½-inch cubes1 small red onion, finely diced½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans½ cup shredded smoked gouda or sharp white cheddarfor the Cinnamon Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette:½ cup extra virgin olive oil¼ cup good aged balsamic vinegar1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup1 clove garlicheaping ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepperheaping ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemaryheaping ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh thymehttps://playswellwithbutter.com/autumn-grain-bowls/print/12654/Cookie Butter Chai Tea LatteIngredients:2 chai tea bags1 cup boiling waterice for servingMilk of choice Brown Sugar Syrup:4 tbsp lightly packed brown sugar1/2 tsp ground cinnamon6 tbsp water1 tsp vanilla extractInstructions:In a mason jar or mug, add the tea bags and water and let steep about 10 minutes.In a small frying pan or pot on the stove, add the syrup ingredients and heat on medium-high, whisking to combine. Once it starts simmering, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar has completely dissolved and syrup has thickened just slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside.To the hot tea, add 2 tbsp of brown sugar syrup and stir until combined.Fill your serving glasses 3/4 full with ice. Divide the chai tea mixture between the glasses, then top with milk. Enjoy!Support the show