Many people who live in the northern part of the world suffer extended periods of darkness this time of the year – and often the winter blues. But there are things you can do to boost your health and wellbeing, and prevent winter depression.
July 1: Good vibes usher in the new month. At midnight the waning Taurus Moon’s harmonizing sextile with the Cancer Sun promotes peace within, a gift for insomniacs as well as those working a night shift. A lunar conjunction with…
I grew up with the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” What a load of hooey! What we say matters. The words we say to others and to ourselves have a significant impact on our state of being, our happiness and self-esteem.
Recently, I asked the universe to provide me with a sign of guidance (and I asked specifically for a sign that I would understand and remember!) Almost immediately, a song popped into my head. I heard very clearly, “All we are saying is give peace a chance,” on a constant loop.
I thought the exercise was a tremendous way to release past attachments and emotions of other people. It was, indeed, a freeing experience. I was not prepared, however, for the next step.
Next is possibility. Next is hope. Next is new beginnings. Next is sewn into the very fabric of forward motion. What are my next steps? What’s the next chapter for me? What’s next on the agenda?
If you read between the lines in my TEDx talk you’ll get the message, which I didn’t explicitly articulate for good reason: The federal regulatory agencies that are supposed to protect US citizens from these chemicals are doing anything but that.
Thirty years ago, I was given a gift that truly changed the trajectory of my life in ways I could not have imagined. That gift was Reiki. As a sensitive person, I was aware of energy but I did not fully comprehend and appreciate its depth until I was initiated into Level 1 Reiki.
I felt stuck in a rut, but I was inspired to make a change. My body needed more love, attention, and activity. I needed a mentor and you'll never guess who it is!
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