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A fairly new trend in Autism treatment is the use of service dogs. Traditionally, service dogs (commonly termed assistance dogs) were trained to mitigate a specific disability for mostly adult clients. More recently, organizations have begun forming for the purposes of providing service dogs for ...
In the healing work that I do, it is crucial to have a deep connection to Source, and to be able to access intuitive information in a clear and accurate way. People often ask me how I connect to Source, and what that means. In order to connect to Source, we must first connect with our Higher ...
This time of year, with its dark days and long nights, invites silent acts of contemplation. Meditative activities can be especially illuminating during the long, dark days of winter. Some people are drawn to sitting meditation; while others resonate more with walking meditation. Walking the ...
Fall has always been my favorite time of year; with the brilliant colors of the trees, falling leaves, crisp cool air, and beautiful dappled sunlight. Even though I am no longer in school, every autumn still feels like the beginning of a new year for me. It is a time to go inward, to regain ...
Childhood should be a happy and carefree time of life. But more and more children are experiencing difficulties these days, and many are even being diagnosed with serious conditions, such as Autism, ADD, and Cancer. When a child is diagnosed with a serious disorder, it is a sign that they are ...
If you have been trained in Reiki, one nice way to deepen your practice is by developing a relationship with your Reiki guides. Reiki guides can be thought of as intermediaries between yourself and Source. You may ask, "who are these Reiki guides"? Reiki guides are those in spirit form who ...
Have you ever been in a situation where you were unhappy with your circumstances but didn’t quite know how to go about changing them? There are times when we're dissatisfied with an aspect of our life but can't imagine it being any different. And then there are times when we are poised to move ...
International Angel Day will be celebrated this year on Sunday, September 7. In honor of this wonderful event, this post will be dedicated to providing you with a simple way to understand the Archangels and to begin to connect with them on your own. I believe that all human beings represent the ...
The New Year is upon us and with it comes new energy, new beginnings, and new opportunities. But in order to fully step into the energies of the New Year, we must step out of the Old Year, so to speak. One of the characteristics of universal energy is that lower vibrating energy cannot be ...
This is the time of year when life gets very busy, and we find ourselves rushing around doing holiday shopping, decorating our homes, and hosting and attending parties. All of this occurs when the change of seasons beckons us to retreat inward, to connect to Source, and to become quiet. The ...
1. Cultivate Compassion- We can all improve the quality of our lives by looking more often through the lens of love and compassion. The Buddhists have a term called lovingkindness, which is a practice that they consciously cultivate. The yogis use a Sanskrit term called 'ahimsa', which is one ...
When you work in the helping profession, sometimes it is difficult not to take on the energy of the people you serve. If you do helping or healing work, you are likely someone who has a good deal of empathy and compassion for others. But doing this work can be an energy drain. If you originally ...
I would like to introduce you to the qualities of Universal Energy so that you may begin to develop your personal connection or relationship with Source. One big misconception is that Source energy is one thing; but in fact, it is actually made up of many aspects. There are three primary forms ...
Childhood should be a happy, carefree time of life. But children growing up today are living in conditions of high stress, and more and more children are being diagnosed with developmental delays, as well as serious medical and mental health conditions. Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and ...
Hallowe'en is one of my favorite holidays. Lore has it that the veil between the worlds gets thinner as we approach All Hallow's Eve, and we can contact the spirit world much easier than at other times of the year. I believe this is true, but I also believe that the veil between the Self we show ...
Many people are finding it hard to stay positive at a time when it seems that all we hear is bad economic news. When we turn on the news, read the paper, or talk to family and friends, the topic invariably turns to the slumping economy. Last week the US government announced that we are ...
Many of my clients come to me in an attempt to understand the meaning behind their particular life experiences. They are, like many of us, on a spiritual journey and are searching for deeper meaning in their lives. They are drawn to receive healing work when some type of crisis has occurred, ...
As Reiki practitioners, we are all familiar with the Reiki Principles of Dr. Mikao Usui. They were written around the turn of the century and have a beautiful message. We are taught to live by these principles when we are attuned to Reiki, and they have been a guiding force in the lives of Reiki ...
It is important to connect to Source in order to access accurate intuitive information. In order to connect to Source, we must first connect with our Higher Self; the intermediary between the spiritual realms and our physical selves. In order to connect to your Higher Self, you must raise the ...
Clients frequently come to me complaining that no matter how hard they try to meditate, they just can't seem to do it. We all know that meditation is good for us, that it is a wonderful spiritual practice. However, many people try it and give up after a short time because they can't sit for long ...