Lyme Disease. I have a difficult time thinking of a more contentious health topic. The chronicity of the disease continues to be rejected by most of our medical professionals despite intense pressure
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Making choices and decisions can be challenging. Yet it is something we have to do every single day of our lives. Being clear is critical in avoiding conflict and misunderstandings. Strong
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Self reflection is where I spend a lot of time. Personal growth and doing my best to be my authentic self is important to me.  Most recently I wondered about how much I had truly stepped into my own
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srWhat is an Affirmation? Affirmations are concise, short, powerful statements. A carefully crafted series of words used to shift our consciousness to a more positive state. The statement creates a
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How to give a good hug might seem obvious, but it really isn’t. And here’s why: not everyone wants to be hugged. Have you ever walked up to someone, hugged them, and felt their body straight as a
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Spring is a time to move forward; to begin anew - just as the trees and plants flourish with new growth. This week I share an article I found very helpful. Enjoy!We all feel stuck at some point in
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I have written about decluttering and clearing before, and felt I needed to revisit the topic and add a bit more. That is; ‘the why’. Why are we doing this? The answer reminds me of when I teach
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I saw Dr. Wayne Dyer speak for the first time in Ottawa 2004. His book, The Power of Intention; a book that changed my life, had just been published. He frequently shares teachings about the EGO in
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From a very young age I collected rocks. Each spring the new load of gravel arrived for the driveway and I would sit right on top of the pile looking for fossils. My Mom would open the dresser drawer
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Get up a bit earlier each day to sit in stillness before the rest of the world wakes up. Begin a short meditation practice – five minutes per day to begin. Do an internal cleanse: cut out white
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‘Everything is energy’ is what I share at the beginning of my Reiki and Energy Healing workshops.Reflect for a moment: have you ever had lunch with someone and felt yourself change from a happy
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Getting a good night’s sleep is so important for your overall wellness. Are you on the computer or watching TV right up until you crawl into bed, or are you in bed while doing so? The mind and body
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With flu season still in full bloom and allergies on the rise this is a fantastic habit you can incorporate into your daily wellness routine. A Neti Pot!(Yes, that’s me in the picture – what I
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I found this article by Juliet Allen in the Elephant Journal and had to share this (edited). Here it is everyone – get ready to pucker up!Kissing isn’t always about smacking your lips together and
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Each day I continue to hear how many of you feel overwhelmed with the stress and anxiety of everyday life. Two weeks ago I shared 12 tips to help reduce your stress and anxiety. This week I am sharing
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The book The Untethered Soul changed my life – yet again. I re-read it this past month to prepare for discussion with my Reiki Master group of students. It’s deep – it takes more time that you think
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One of the most common things I hear in my wellness practice is this: they are feeling very anxious and stressed. Can you relate to this? I dealt with my own anxiety for years and have compiled some
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It is the day after Valentine’s Day and it just seemed fitting to explore the topic of love. In our world we are taught that being in love is when we find our soul mate and life partner. There is
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There is a great deal of tension in our world right now. The election of the U.S. President and the decisions he is making have frankly shocked the world. We saw the repercussions in our country of
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One of the top five resolutions that people make in the New Year is to get organized. This time of year feels like a fresh start; a new beginning. We begin to plan projects, business trips, vacations
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Reiki is no longer a word that raises eyebrows. It is a hands-on healing practice and a form of energy medicine. Dr. Oz has spoken of its healing powers, touting how his wife will employ Reiki healing
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Now that we have moved past the holiday busyness and are back in the swing of things – we might be witnessing some of the same patterns showing up? It is important to reflect on the previous year and
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This past Sunday morning I sat by the water sipping tea. With tears streaming down my face I reflected on the past 2 years. Looking back at the courses I have taken, the books I have read, and the
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Bring On the New! As the year draws to a close it is natural to reflect on what has occurred in your life. A lot of questions may come up such as; “What’s next for me? Did I accomplish what I set
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Have numbers intrigued and fascinated you? Have you witnessed the same time occur on the clock, or repeating number patterns several times in a row? When we ask for answers and guidance in our lives,
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For Yoga – Adding the jade egg practice to your time on the mat will add another rich dimension for you. Wearing your jade egg internally during your practice helps to activate, heal and massage your
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Recently this song by the band U2 came on my iPod shuffle…I must have played it a dozen times. I kept thinking about the words…contemplating the idea of how we simply need to really truly deeply feel
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