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Do you ever let your "buts" get in the way of living your dreams? I think we all fall into this at times.nn· I could have accomplished that, BUT... n· I know this relationship is not healthy for me, BUT... n· I would have such-and-such in my life, BUT... n· I really do believe in myself, BUT... ...
Writers, politicians and regular folks have abused the word “phobia” a lot lately. It has been tacked onto every controversial idea in order to demonize people they disagree with. But let’s look at what “phobia” really means: an irrational fear. If you’re standing by a lake holding a golf club aloft on top of a barren hill in a rainstorm, and you’re afraid of being struck by lightning, is that a phobia? No. That’s a rational fear. If, however, you won’t leave the house on a sunny day for fear of being electrocuted, that’s an irrational fear.
As an Energy Therapist, I have worked with people from all walks of life and have found that the number-one deterrent that holds us back from stepping up and being our best is lack of courage, which stems from lack of self worth. Whether from current circumstances, childhood issues, or even cellular memories we carry from our ancestors, feelings of unworthiness affect all of us at some time.
In my many years of being an Energy Intuitive and working on literally thousands of people, the one attribute that I've found that helps people heal more fully than any other is that of FORGIVENESS. Forgiveness releases us from the past. It is the answer to almost everything. When we are stuck and do not flow freely with life in the present moment, it usually means we are holding on to a past memory and there is some forgiving that needs to be done. It doesn't necessarily have to be another person. Many times it is ourselves we need to forgive, or even a particular situation.
The purpose of chakra energy healing is to align and balance the Chakra system, which is one of our body’s electro-magnetic energy systems. It is comprised of seven spinning vortices of energy running from the root chakra at the base of the spine all the way up the midline of the body to the crown chakra on the top of the head.
n The main message of The Secret is "when your thoughts and emotions are aligned you can manifest your heart's desire." This is true, and for most of us, it is doable to change our thoughts. The part that is challenging is to align our underlying emotions with those new positive thoughts, ...
Women in America are tired. Between jobs, housework, children, husbands, errands, cooking, we’ve got a lot on our plates (not that we’re complaining, of course). We never seem to get caught up on our rest and sleep because there’s always so much to do. But what if you get plenty of sleep and you still feel tired? As it turns out, it’s not the amount that affects us so much as the quality. Poor-quality sleep interferes with our energy and keeps it vibrating at a low level, which shouldn’t surprise anyone.
In my line of work as an Energy Practitioner, I find that nearly everyone wants to know how they can feel better and how they can have a higher vibration, and also how they can maintain that higher vibration. Many people want a formula to tell them how to keep their vibration strong and positive. They believe there must be some ancient secret or new age discovery that will teach them how to make that happen in their life. Well, I’ll tell you an age-old, tried and proven, definitely-works remedy for a waning personal vibration. Are you ready…. Drum roll please…
I’ve written about Feng Shui in the past, but as summer comes on, it’s a good time to de-clutter your life to prepare for this slower season and enjoy it more than ever before. As you probably know, Feng Shui is an ancient art of decorating to create a harmonious environment where the energy flows freely. According to its teachings, we mirror the energy in our environments, and the energy patterns surrounding us impact our prosperity, our health, our relationships and every aspect of our lives and well-being.
1) Notice your speech patterns and change them when necessary. Do you ever say things like, "I'm not good enough," "I can't afford it," "I'm so fat," "There are no good men/women out there for me," etc. All of these are examples of very limited thinking. When you hear that negative self-talk creeping into your thoughts, acknowledge it briefly, then let it go by replacing it with a new positive affirmation.
Meditation is like learning a musical instrument - you're not going to play Mozart your first time sitting down at the piano. It takes practice and commitment to reap the benefits of this ancient discipline. This means you'll need to make time for it every day. To get the most from meditation you need to do it every day at a time and in a place where you're free from distractions. • Use a quite, serene area of your home in which to meditate. If you like, burn a candle or some incense.
My father had this quote hanging on the wall of his chiropractic office for many years. My brother now has it hanging in his chiropractic office. I truly believe in Edison's words. We can prevent so many aches, pains and ailments by taking care of our "human frame." That of course includes diet and exercise, but today I want to address how we can decrease our stress levels by doing a few simple things.
Tai Chi chuan, or simply Tai Chi (because there are two translations of the Chinese language it is also writte Taijiquan, or Taiji), was developed centuries ago by martial arts experts in order to advance their self-defense skills. Most commonly practiced today for its amazing health benefits, this slow, graceful Chinese exercise simultaneously heals the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual body. It is performed with a completely focused yet relaxed attitude. Tai Chi forms involve a series of choreographed martial arts poses that flow together like a slow motion dance.
There is a jingle I learned as a young girl that says, "the law of the harvest is simple you know, whatever you reap is just what you sow." As I have grow I realize this means all the sowing we do begins with a thought. Every thought we sow has a vibrational frequency to it, and is magnetic. Since like attracts like, we are bringing to us those things with the same vibrational frequency as the thoughts we sow. When I sow negative thoughts, I reap negative rewards. Likewise, when I sow positive thoughts, positive things show up in my life.
Mind-body exercise is a form of movement that increases fitness in some way—muscular strength, aerobic levels, flexibility, balance—but also enables you to engage your mind in a non-judgmental way and with an inward-directed focus that may become contemplative. What does that mean? In short, ...
People ask me all the time what I think about crystals. There seems to be some controversy about this subject, but I think crystals are fabulous. I don’t know why some people think that’s a little bit weird–unless they’ve gone to a person who uses crystals who’s a little bit weird! I say that jokingly, but the crystals themselves are harmless and beautiful things that can help us. Everything on earth has a vibration, and gemstones and crystals are no exception. Each type has a different vibration that has a different effect on the energy around it.
Any time of year is a good time to make healthy lifestyle changes, but the beginning of a new year is a time when most of us are filled with hope and enthusiasm to make the coming year even better than the previous one. Each January is a great time to set new intentions because it offers an easy-to-identify, traditional time to re-think and re-energize our goals.
You know that living things have energy, and the energy can be positive or negative. That's an oversimplification, of course, but you know what I'm talking about. Did you know that your home has energy too? I'm not talking about gas and electric, as I'm sure you've guessed. I'm talking about the living energy of the home that manifests through the people who live there, the activities they engage in and its overall spirit.
Spread your wings, soar like an eagle, feel that sense of freedom, claim your own power.” These inspiring words are taken from the Dance of the Five Elements which is a moving meditation used as a “closing breath” at the conclusion of all my tai chi classes and videos. These phrases are especially relevant to pregnant women because the ability to relax and “glide” through pregnancy and labor, while owning her power, is key to creating a rewarding birth experience. Pregnancy i