We carry within us both the structured, grounded force of the divine masculine and the flowing, creative essence of the divine feminine. These two energies are not fixed or tied to gender. They exist in everyone, shifting and adapting as needed. Learning to work with them, rather than against them, allows us to cultivate a life rich with simple pleasures and deep joy.

What would the world look like without the stock market? So many businesses begin with good intentions—a people focused mission, a dream to serve, to create, to contribute. But as they gain traction, as exposure turns into demand, investors arrive with deep pockets, eager to stake their claim. With investment comes pressure: profit margins take priority, and the entrepreneur who once wanted to help the world suddenly finds themselves making concessions. One by one, beliefs get pushed aside. To scale up, to land the big contracts, to expand into major markets, culture is diluted, because profit is now king.

Beauty and self care rituals have been passed down for generations, deeply rooted in cultural traditions, nature, and ancestral wisdom. Before mass produced skincare and synthetic beauty treatments, people turned to the earth, the elements, and sacred rituals to care for their bodies and spirits. By looking at these ancestral practices from different cultures, we can rediscover holistic beauty methods that nourish not just the skin but the soul. Here’s an exploration into ancestral beauty rituals from around the world and what we can learn from them today.

Take the vulture, for example. Many of us instinctively recoil at the sight of a vulture. They’re often seen as symbols of death, darkness, and decay. I’ve felt this myself, an unease, a quiet fear, a judgment that these creatures were somehow “ugly” or something to avoid. But when I paused to reflect, I saw something profound. The vulture doesn’t represent death; it represents renewal. It consumes decay, aiding in the cycle of life by preventing disease and returning nutrients to the earth.

Rediscovering our roots. This is a new category for the PSB community to enjoy. I’ll be posting about once a week a fun article about how women were respected and valued in ancient societies, celebrating their roles as leaders, healers, warriors and wisdom keepers.