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Mindset: The Blueprint Behind Your Actions and Experiences
Volume XIX Issue# 42 Hi Reader, It’s been getting chilly here, prepping me for my trip to France/Germany/Austria/Hungary in a few weeks to visit the Christmas Markets. I had to buy a winter coat for the trip ❄️. With the days shorter and nights longer I find myself a little more reflective. I definitely lean more toward optimism- I usually believe the universe has my back (and it does mostly😎 ). I was working on some of my research and thought it was a good time to look at mindset. Your…
Stress Less: Practical Tools for a Calm Mind
Volume XIX Issue# 41 Hi Reader, I’m someone who really values my peace. I work at it – meditation, breathwork, energy clearing, time in nature and I love me a good book. My peace has been shaky the last couple of weeks so much divisiveness and a stress-filled election have been challenging. We’re also entering the holiday season, and with the turkey, family gatherings, and gift-giving, there is inevitably some stress. When I started exploring holistic health, Jon Kabat Zinn was pioneering his…
Collective Consciousness: How Society’s Energy Shapes Our Fears
A couple of years ago, I went on a solo trip to the Cayman Islands. It was my first international trip post-pandemic, and I was looking forward to swimming, snorkeling, and walking the beach. As the trip approached, I found myself fretting over minor things, like...
Feeling a Little “Psychic” Lately? Here’s Why!
When the Veil is Thin: Tapping Into Your Inner Wisdom and Intuition While this time of year is mostly known for Halloween in the energy realms the end of October and beginning of November is the time of year when the veil between worlds is thinner. I feel like it’s a...
Feeling a Little “Psychic” Lately? Here’s Why!
Volume XIX Issue# 40 Hi Reader, Halloween is this week. My neighborhood is a fan favorite for trick-or-treating. We get hundreds of kids. It’s so much fun seeing all ages get dressed up and having fun. When we first moved here a neighbor warned me to have lots of candy. I expressed my delight (my previous neighborhood had zero trick-or-treaters) she chuckled and said “Oh you’ll get your fill here.” That first year I ran out of candy in an hour and had to shut off my porch light. Kids still…
The Power of 17 Minutes: Finding the Pockets of Peace for a Busy Mind
I’ve been meditating for more than three decades. I’m not a marathoner but rather a daily sprinter. Most days, I have butt in the chair for 17 minutes, an arbitrary number that evolved over time. As I recall, twenty minutes felt too long and fifteen too short 🤷. I...
Trusting Your Gut: Lessons from Simone Biles🥇
The Energy of You Volume XIX Issue# 26 Hi Reader, I was watching the documentary Simone Biles Rising this week {I am not into sports, but I LOVE the Olympics}. I have such admiration for her ability to trust her own wisdom and having the courage to do what was right for her. She talks about how difficult that was and how crushed she was to have to walk away from the competition. The ability to lean in and discern your own truth is not always easy. I highly value it, and in my practice, I work…
Confessions of an Aura-Challenged Healer 😂
A few years ago, I was having dinner with a friend. We were talking about our healing practices. Allison is a flower essence practitioner and animal communicator. I lowered my voice just above a whisper to ask her, “Can you see auras?” She leaned in, lowering her voice as well “No.” Relief flooded my body. I wasn’t the only one. We started laughing. It’s an inside joke now when we have a particularly powerful session or some self-doubt creeps…
Happy Independence Day: Midyear Evaluations
The Energy of You Volume XIX Issue# 24 Hi Reader, We’re having our first heat wave of the summer this week, luckily the fog here on the coast helps keep the temperature down a bit. I did have a delightful moment last night sitting with a glass of wine, on the swing my daughter built me and a Ruth Reichl book (Save Me The Plums:My Gourmet Memoir). A lovely close to the first half of the year. Hard to believe we’re halfway through the year. This time of year brings out some introspection for…
Vulnerability, Needs, and How To Ask For Help
It’s been a social few weeks for me with a couple more coming up. As an introvert, I need to balance my social activities with my alone time. Part of my downtime this week was spent with Marcellus, the octopus in Remarkably Brilliant Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. It was a well-written book with a beautiful story of…
Shifting Energy With a Simple Change
We are having some warm weather this week a break from the “June Gloom” that northern California has this time of year. I got a sunburn while writing at the cafe on Tuesday – a reminder to put sunscreen on all exposed skin not just my face. I took a few days last year for a solo getaway to do some planning and writing. I stayed at an Airbnb in Carmel, the space was charming, mementos from the owners travels adorned the walls. Skylights let…
Laying the Foundation: Root Chakra Energy
The end of May ushers in the unofficial beginning of summer, much as I like the longer days and warmer weather ….how did five months speed by? It’s been a challenging couple of weeks with some unpleasant family dynamics. I have been very grateful for my sister Pam, my chosen family, and my children’s love and support. It has also made me realize how many tools I have in my back pocket. Chakra work is a core practice for me. The spotlight is…