Loto Journal
Through personal storytelling and letter writing, follow our Founder, Jennifer Axcell, as she travels the 🌎 globe as a digital nomad and Desert Mother, exploring Consciousness, rest, and Self-care.
Including thoughtfully created blog content about somatic healing practices, nervous system regulation techniques, and contemplative practices, Loto Wellness Collective’s blog focuses on the art and science of rest and renewal, drawing inspiration from Christian mystics, monastic wisdom, modern neuroscience, and depth psychology.
Reader’s Note: In an attempt to bring a conscious sense of responsibility to our language (where inclusivity and equality matter), in our Loto Wellness Collective blog content, except for direct quotes, the pronouns often used for God are They/Them in reference to I AM. When referring to Jesus specifically, the pronouns He/Him are used. Also, we have taken the liberty of capitalizing the term “True Self” so you will know that we are not referring to the “false self” (psychological egoic self), but the foundational self that we are in God.
Love Letters
Blossoming Beauty: Embracing Edible Flowers in Our Culinary Delights 🌺
Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Bathing
Sacred Romance: The Passionate Pursuit of Our Hearts
The Fruit of the Spirit Devotional: The Sweet Fruit of Kindness 🍊
Restful Resolutions in 2024
Vision Boards: Envisioning God’s Plan for Your Life
Have you ever felt like your dreams were scattered, like pieces of a puzzle waiting to be put together? I certainly have. Life can get so hectic that we often lose sight of our God-given passions, too busy accomplishing life and failing to flourish in it.
The Fruit of the Spirit Devotional: Cultivating Patience 🍎
A Thrill of Hope: Lighting the Path of Advent to Christmas
Seasons of Nature and Spiritual Growth: Fall 🍁
Fall is a season of abundance, a time when the fruits of our labor are ready to be harvested. Just as the farmers gather the crops they have nurtured throughout the year, as believers, we can also reflect on the fruits that the Holy Spirit is producing in our lives.
The Fruit of the Spirit Devotional: Peace in the Storm 🍇
In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, the pursuit of internal peace often feels like chasing a mirage in the desert. The stresses of daily life, the noise of constant distractions, and the weight of our responsibilities can easily overwhelm us. Yet, amidst the turbulence of our existence, there is a source of tranquility that transcends all understanding—the fruit of the Holy Spirit, peace.
Lament and Thanksgiving
The Fruit of the Spirit Devotional: Unshakable Joy 🍋
The Fruit of the Spirit Devotional: Cultivating Love 🍍
“Love is the vessel in which all of the other fruits of the Spirit are held.”
Fruit of the Spirit Devotional: Bearing Fruit 🍋🍇🍎🍊
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." —Galatians 5:22–23
Facing Our Fears
The fact that this blog posts exists means I survived my first skydive jump.
A Liturgy for Lola
Well done, good and faithful servant, well done.
Breathwork: A Tool for Self-Regulation of the Nervous System to Influence the Polyvagal Response 🫁
Breathwork is a powerful practice that can help self-regulate the nervous system and influence the polyvagal response. The breath is a unique tool because it can be consciously controlled and modified to impact our physiological and emotional states.
Rest as Soul Care 🕊️
In the chaos and busyness of our modern world, finding rest can often feel like an elusive dream. We are constantly bombarded by responsibilities, deadlines, and the relentless demands of our daily lives. But amidst this whirlwind, I have discovered a profound truth: rest is not merely an act of physical rejuvenation; it is a deeply spiritual practice that nurtures and restores the soul.
Seasons of Nature and Spiritual Growth: Summer 🌻
Summer in spiritual growth represents a time of spiritual dryness. It is a time of needing more spiritual food and Living Water to stay replenished.
Contributors & Collaborators
Loto Living and Loto Journal, would not be possible without the ongoing support and generous contributions from an incredible team of writers, artists, healers, editors, creatives, and pastors.