With the New Year upon us, we have a chance to evaluate our past year and see where we’d like to make better choices and changes in our lives. This is where Honesty comes in; no time to be in denial. No time to point blame elsewhere. And no time to minimize or...
The coming of year’s end holds special meaning for many. Besides the obvious religious observances at this time – and there are many – there are also pagan and shamanic rituals highlighting Winter Solstice, the start of a New Year and many significant birthdays. Of...
Following on the heels of our latest seminar on Chakra Energy Basics, I decided to expand a bit on some of the helpful tools one can use when working with chakras. To review: a chakra is an energy vortex occurring outside the body and which influences the...
Many folks are struggling with uncertainty, challenges and fear at this time. Finances, health, relationships, losses, work are just some of the areas in which people are wanting some relief ~ some answers ~ some hope. Asking for a miracle or a sign is not uncommon....
While boating this summer, I came across a book which was written 30 years ago, entitled, “Your Mind Over Matter” by J. Maya Pilkington. I was intrigued to read it and see if it was similar to what we now know about mind-body phenomena. The opening paragraph is...
More people are using meditation as a way of calming, centering and focusing their minds. For most, getting to a place of peacefulness is easy. The place of quiet mind is a retreat and a refueling station. For others, the mind is too busy, the body is too restless...
As I cleaned out my bookcases, I came across a book by Canfield, Hansen and Spilchuk called, A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Hard to believe that it is almost 20 years old now – it seemed almost revolutionary in its day! I decided to give it a re-read and...
With the slower pace of summer upon us, now would be a great time to practice a few short, daily meditations. The more often you practice, the easier meditation becomes. As your confidence increases, feel free to increase the length of time. Here are some starting...
It’s been awhile since we reviewed the fundamentals of Aroma-Genera Therapy. This aromatherapy treatment modality was developed and introduced in the 1990’s by Valerie Ann Worwood, a British aromatherapist. Her 1995 book, The Fragrant Mind: Aromatherapy for...
Articles abound regarding the health benefits of taking time to include meditation in our daily care. The health benefits listed include things like greater clarity of thinking, deeper relaxation, better quality sleep, increased productivity, greater creativity, more...
The Universe sends us messages in creative ways – if we are open and listening. This happened recently as I witnessed the ways in which people around our community coped with the recent winter storms and power outages and as I watched a commercial during the World...
In 2001, the term “emotional alchemy” was used by Tara Bennett-Goleman to describe a way of helping reframe and release negative and disturbing emotions. She brought together the practices of Buddhist psychology and mindfulness with insights from cognitive therapy,...