Hina Luna’s Journal

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Our Emotional Relationship With Color

This is a reflection on the world of color and our connection to it, and speaks to the inner child who once found unexplainable pleasure picking through the entire crayon box...

Our Emotional Relationship With Color

This is a reflection on the world of color and our connection to it, and speaks to the inner child who once found unexplainable pleasure picking through the entire crayon box...

Building An Ancestral Altar blog by Hina Luna

A Guide To Building An Intentional Ancestral Altar

Building an ancestral altar is much like preparing for houseguests — a general guideline: tidy up, have something to offer, and make the space inviting. Here are some simple guidelines...

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A Guide To Building An Intentional Ancestral Altar

Building an ancestral altar is much like preparing for houseguests — a general guideline: tidy up, have something to offer, and make the space inviting. Here are some simple guidelines...

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Ancestral Research: Why It Matters And Where To...

A glimpse into my journey toward ancestral reclamation, sharing the best online ancestral research resources I’ve found and journaling prompts to support your own journey. But first, let’s start with...

Ancestral Research: Why It Matters And Where To...

A glimpse into my journey toward ancestral reclamation, sharing the best online ancestral research resources I’ve found and journaling prompts to support your own journey. But first, let’s start with...

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Coming Back Home | An Exercise in Connecting to...

Reflecting on the word “home” and the forms it takes in our lives — body, altar spaces, the shelters in which we live. Here’s an exercise in connecting with your ancestors...

Coming Back Home | An Exercise in Connecting to...

Reflecting on the word “home” and the forms it takes in our lives — body, altar spaces, the shelters in which we live. Here’s an exercise in connecting with your ancestors...

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PSA: Simple Pleasures Are Abundant [and Free]

In an age where everything has been commodified, it feels of utmost importance to remind you that pleasure is free. While connection and comfort can come from things and experiences purchased, there...

PSA: Simple Pleasures Are Abundant [and Free]

In an age where everything has been commodified, it feels of utmost importance to remind you that pleasure is free. While connection and comfort can come from things and experiences purchased, there...

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Offerings From The Ancestors

Every now and then I indulge in a simple purchase which I like to call a “simple pleasure expense”. Here is how I define this practice, why it’s worth implementing, and how...

Offerings From The Ancestors

Every now and then I indulge in a simple purchase which I like to call a “simple pleasure expense”. Here is how I define this practice, why it’s worth implementing, and how...