Health, Wellness & Healing
What Reiki Has Taught Me
Just for today… I will not worry. I will not anger. I will do my work honestly. I will give thanks for my many blessings. I will be kind to myself, my neighbor and every living thing. These are the five core teachings of Reiki as interpreted by me. Yes, I have changed a couple of…
Read MoreLake Shrine Meditation
A few weeks ago I was graciously invited to join a group of my fellow spiritually connected friends for an afternoon in the Malibu area. Our first order of the day: a trip to Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades. This gorgeous place has been around longer than I have. I am almost embarrassed to say I…
Read MoreWhat is Reiki?
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words: Rei, which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power,” and Ki, which is “life force energy.” So Reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy.” There is a non-physical energy that gives life to every living organism. For many thousands of years we have known of this…
Read MoreThe Word for the Day is BALANCE
Spring hit Southern California and we have had weather ranging from 90 degrees, hot dry winds, to rain and 60 degrees within a matter of days. I know we are a bit spoiled with our normal weather patterns. We don’t see the significant weather that other parts of the country do. I am grateful for…
Read MoreExercise – Play, Have Some Fun!
Here are some of the things I’m doing to get back into shape… Kettle Bell OMG!!! Have you seen this thing? Squats with these made me realize just how long it had been since I’d had a real work out! These work your core muscles like you wouldn’t believe. Start with a lower weight than…
Read MoreHow to Quit Smoking
Do you have a nasty habit? I’m talking about SMOKING. Yeah, we find it hard to admit to that one anymore. I think it’s easier to admit to other things: not recycling, under-tipping, saying good morning and not really meaning it. Smoking was once a widely accepted social norm. Heck, I grew up in a…
Read MoreNatural Cures for Seasonal Allergies
I’m currently sitting in my office with the season’s last batch of sweet peas in a large bowl on my desk. For those of you who aren’t familiar with sweet peas, they have an intoxicating fragrance. They have colors ranging from pastel to vibrant purples and burgundy, and grow on vines that will top 6…
Read MoreCleanse Your Space with Sage Smudging
Sage smudging is an ancient cleansing ritual used by Native American and shamanic cultures to remove negative energy from a space. It’s great to clear space when you have stagnant energy, if you notice negativity in it, or even if you just want to lighten up the atmosphere. I often do smudging after major changes…
Read MoreSee You on the Other Side
I recently attended a funeral for a family friend. I was saddened to see the pain and grief of the family who had lost a husband, father and grandfather. They are religiously Catholic and Christian and yes, they talked about him being in a better place. But they were seemingly not convinced. Their pain was…
Read MoreApple Cider Vinegar from Head to Toe
Apple cider vinegar has been touted as a cure all for many centuries. I can attest to the fact that it does work for a number of health and beauty issues. Apple cider is essentially pressed apples. Unlike juice, which has been filtered, apple cider still contains particles from the apple. Apple cider ferments and…
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