With Spring in full swing, it is hard to ignore the capacity for resiliency and rebirth that our gardens show us. Only a few weeks ago, there were twigs and bare patches of dirt looking up at a us. We have been anxious to see what, if anything, survived the winter. ...
The world is on a major reset due to a virus that nobody saw coming. How could we have prepared for something that came swiftly out of left field? Truth is: we couldn't have. All around the world, people have had to make adjustments to their work, love and play. ...
There is a lot of talk about 2020 being the year to set a new vision for one’s self and stepping into the best life you can dream of. Change theorists will say that our normal state of being is chaos – from that, we can create our world and its reality. This sounds...
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...