Our body gets used for so many things during the day. Some things give to us, like spending time with people who understand us, meditating, and being in nature. Then there are things that leave us feeling drained, like working too hard, constant activity, long meetings, difficult interactions, and traffic. But what can we do to refill when we are exhausted? You can create a well of energy inside you that you can come back to any time your energy is low. Start with awareness: think about how many things you did today, all the different situations that you were connected to, all the people ..read more

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” ~Dalai Lama There are many disturbing things everyday on the news. While it is important to stay informed about certain things, there are many things that just make us feel tired, angry, and sad. Watching too much of this content disturbs inner peace. So, what is the way to care about what is happening to people, animals, and the planet but not get sucked into the negativity? I’m paraphrasing here but Gandhi was once asked to tell a young child to stop eating so much sugar, the child was addicted to it. Gandhi first we ..read more

There are many aspects of ourselves that we express in this world, roles we play: like mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, friend, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, teacher, student, worker, and boss, and this is just to name a few. With each person or experience we might be another aspect or variation on ourselves. But who we are is beyond all these roles that we play. When we leave the physical realm and leave behind the roles we have played in this lifetime, we still exist, in that way we are eternal. So who are we then? Or perhaps another way to frame the question might be ..read more

Today is reminding me about coming back into balance. There are many things that we have on our plate, things we are juggling, ideas in motion, connections to nurture- these are all the outward expressions. Then there is the inward reality, just as important to nurture and expand. What is inward time really about? It is about taking time for yourself, pulling your energy away from the exterior into the interior, back to your center. It is about making space on the inside to listen and feel. Many people struggle to quiet the mind. This practice doesn’t focus on what the mind ..read more

During Spiritual Awakening many people experience symptoms such as ringing in the ears, increased energy, inability to sleep properly, feeling nervous or anxious, heightened emotions- especially around others or in public settings. They may have psychic or intuitive gifts come online suddenly or strengthen and these may seem distressing and need time to adjust. There may be a strong desire to spend more time away from electronics, away from other people. The feeling of wanting to be alone and feeling like no one understands you are also prevalent in the Awakening process. If yo ..read more

During Spiritual Awakening many people experience symptoms such as ringing in the ears, increased energy, inability to sleep properly, feeling nervous or anxious, heightened emotions- especially around others or in public settings. They may have psychic or intuitive gifts come online suddenly or strengthen and these may seem distressing and need time to adjust. There may be a strong desire to spend more time away from electronics, away from other people. The feeling of wanting to be alone and feeling like no one understands you are also prevalent in the Awakening process. If yo ..read more

Breath is so important. But it is happening on an unconscious level, automatically. Most times we don’t put much thought into it… and we should. If you are breathing unintentionally you will be getting more tense instead of staying loose and relaxed in your body. Let’s talk about conscious breath. Conscious breath is about being aware of your breath. How are you breathing? Are you breathing in your belly? Is your breath mostly in your chest? Is your breath shallow, barely noticeable? Or is your breath deep, even audible? The way you breathe makes all the difference. Try ..read more

If you have noticed an increase in stress, body tension, mood swings, and overall discomfort- you know, like you could just about jump out of your skin- you are probably experiencing a break-through moment. What is a Break-through Moment? Anytime we are ready for a next step, we get signaled that it’s time. That signal acts as a beacon, flashing lights, sounding the alarm in the body until we address it properly. This is what causes discomfort for the most part, something that we need to address, to look at differently or to release. Spiritual Awakening is all about letting go of ..read more

“Rising” by Raja Elohim (c)2019Spiritual Awakening or Awakening happens in different ways depending on the person, not only is their experience different but what they need to understand about the process is unique as well. Listed below are a few areas to think about during your Awakening process…in fact the first thing to understand is that Awakening is a process. When you find yourself in a new Spiritual Awakening process, even if you have already had an Awakening before, it means there is more to open to now; it means you have evolved and are ready for a deeper opening to yourself an ..read more

Photo by Dids from Pexels During your Spiritual Awakening you can experience many uncomfortable changes, including higher sensitivity. You may find that you are more sensitive to energy- to being around other people, to other people’s moods and emotions, to being in crowds or busy events, just to name a few. If you do experience energy sensitivity you can use crystals to help you feel more balanced. There are different types of crystals, each with their own unique qualities. But most important is how you feel when you con ..read more