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A Space to Slow Down, Reflect & Heal
Here you’ll find reflections on energy healing, mindset, emotional wellbeing, and the everyday practice of slowing down and listening to your body.
The Hips Don’t Lie: How to Release Stored Emotions
We may agree that emotions can affect the body, but it’s also indicated that emotions can be stored in the body.
Emotions are technically energy in motion. When we experience trauma, or even a negative emotion that is unprocessed, it gets stored energetically in the physical body.
Stages of Spiritual Awakening
A spiritual awakening is sometimes a long and winding journey. Not so much traveling to a destination, but an unbecoming of everything that you thought you should be, and instead a figuring out of who you always were.
Sober Curious: A 30 day journey
Today is the day. I’m putting it in on paper, better yet - a public blog - to assist with accountability.
All I Know So Far: Being Authentic in a Judgmental World
The profound message of that song is one I’m sure we all want our children to hear and live by; and that’s to live a life that is true for you. To not allow ourselves to be put into tiny boxes, labeled and told what we should do, how we should look, and how we should live.
How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs
Have you ever watched a two year old and been amazed by their confidence? The fearless way they run across the street without any acknowledgment of potential outcomes? The way they incessantly fall down, brush it off and get right back up running full speed ahead like nothing happened? They don’t think for even a fraction of a second, “I’m just not good at running, I think I’ll stop doing it.”
What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a holistic healing modality that translates to “universal life energy”. Reiki is best described as a high frequency energy that breaks up energetic blocks in the body to promote balance and harmony in mind, body, and spirit.
Inner Strength: Reflections from an 8 year old
Today my 8 year old told me he was transgender. Just like that, matter of fact, cuddled up on the couch as we were talking about our favorite colors. Now don’t get me wrong, this was not a surprise, AT ALL. However, it was the first time that he said it without hesitation in front of his brother and owned it proudly. I was slightly surprised he knew the official name for it, although we had talked about it many times before as he has been questioning his gender since he was 3 years old.
The Crown Chakra
The crown chakra, or sahasrāra chakra in Sanskrit, is the seventh chakra in the energy system. This is the last and most spiritual of the chakras and is associated with higher consciousness, inner guidance and oneness with each other and the universe.
The Third Eye Chakra
The third eye chakra, also referred to as Ajna in Sanskrit, is the sixth chakra in the energy system. This chakra is associated with our intuition, inner wisdom and vision. The function of the third eye is driven by the ability to have a greater perspective on life and being open to what may be.
The Throat Chakra
The throat chakra, also referred to as Vishuddha in Sanskrit, is the fifth chakra in the energy system. This chakra is associated with communication, self expression and telling the truth.
The Heart Chakra
The heart chakra, also referred to as Anahata in Sanskrit, is the fourth chakra in the energy system. This chakra is associated with unconditional love, compassion and connection to everything we encounter.
The Solar Plexus Chakra
The solar plexus chakra, also referred to as Manipura in Sanskrit, is the body’s source of personal power, self esteem and identity. It is the third chakra in the system and its energy element is fire. The color representation is yellow.
The Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra, also referred to as Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, is the center of your creativity, sexuality and inspiration. It is the second chakra in the system and its energy is based on the water element. The color representation is orange.
The Root Chakra
The root chakra, also referred to as Muladhara, which translates into Mula meaning “root” and Adhara meaning “base” or “support”, is responsible for your sense of security and safety. It is the first chakra in the system and its energy is based on the Earth element. The color representation is red.
8 Ways to Improve Your Health by Reducing Toxic Exposure
With the new year upon us and everyone setting their resolutions, I have been reflecting on what is really important to me and what I’m looking forward to improving in 2020. The things that topped the list were cleaning up my eating, reducing toxic exposure for myself and family, and spending quality time with those I love.
A Letter To My Uterus
This past month I have gone through every human emotion about having a hysterectomy, but today I feel acceptance and appreciation and there are a few things that I would like to say to my uterus before we part ways.