Blog
Notes from Hearthroot
Reflections and practical guidance on rhythm, nourishment, health approaches, and how to use CV in your daily life.
The Universal Standard
A Constitutional Vitalist Reflection on the Exaltation of the Cross
Thomas continues his series of reflections on the Twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox liturgical year with a Cruciform Five Phases reading of the Exaltation of the Cross that shines a light on this day's emphasis on boundaries and movement.
Read the post 7 min read
-
Preparing a Vessel of Grace
On the Five Phases, the Great Feasts, and the Nativity of the Theotokos
Thomas delves into how the Five Phases (from Traditional Chinese Medicine) can help us interpret the Great Feasts of the Church as medicine for body and soul, and concludes with a reflection on the Nativity of the Theotokos, the first Great Feast of the liturgical year.
Read the post 10 min read
-
The Hearth Principle
Constitutional Vitalism's Approach to Energy
Thomas delves into the purpose of energy from a Constitutional Vitalist perspective, what it looks like in a healthy state, and common ways it can be dysregulated.
Read the post 9 min read
-
Welcome to Hearthroot
On Constitutional Vitalism (CV) and Cycles
What does it mean to live in rhythm with the world around us? Starting with the Orthodox feast of Indiction, Hearthroot founder Thomas Millary looks at how seasons, food, and daily rhythm shape the way we feel and recover.
Read the post 7 min read