What breath teaches us
Our breath reminds us of the true meaning of being in the moment.With each in breath, we’re reminded that everything we need in that moment is there for us.With each out breath, we’re reminded that each moment is a new beginning, independent of all that came before, and that each exhale is an invitation to let go of anything which no longer serves us.The next time you feel fear, anxiety or worry, pause to breathe and be in the moment. Knowing that in this moment, all your needs are met.What does your breath remind you of?
20 suggestions for cleaning out the clutter (part 2)
Yesterday we looked at suggestions for clearing out the clutter on the physical and emotional level. Today, we continue with five suggestions for housecleaning on the mental level and five on the spiritual level.Mental1) Update your intention. Living intentionally helps us create what we want and lets Spirit know what we desire in our life. An example of an intention: “I live peacefully and joyfully.”2) Look at where you may be holding on to an old story about yourself. Write it down and burn it, then write a new story for yourself.3) Let go...
20 suggestions for cleaning out the clutter (part 1)
Intentional decluttering can be very freeing. By letting go of old energy, we make room for more of what we want to come into our life.Carrying old energy weighs on us and anchors us in the past. Much like physical stuff takes up room in our closets and attics and basements and affects how we feel about our living spaces, our emotional stuff takes up room in our energy fields and affects how we feel about ourselves.Today, here are five suggestions for cleaning out the clutter on the physical level and five for the emotional level. Tomorrow,...
A breath technique to release heavy energy in the moment
When we’re present with ourselves in the moment, we can observe what arises to gain insight for our healing. In following the trail of thoughts, memories and emotions that cross our mind, our higher self points us to where we have unfinished business.For instance, we might find ourselves doing the dishes one evening, enjoying the feel of our hands in the water and the lemon scent of the dish detergent. Suddenly, a memory flashes through our mind of a time in childhood when a teacher said unkind things about us. As we relive the memory, the...
The language of metaphor
When the Universe sends a sign or a message our way, it often speaks to us through the language of metaphor, a language recognized by our intuition and our higher self.To use the language of metaphor to interpret a sign, explore using the language suggested by the sign. For instance, five different light bulbs burning out in your home within a couple of days may hold a message for you. To begin investigating what it might mean, you would ask yourself questions around the concept of light, vision and seeing:What am I meant to shed light on in...
Independence Day, and a ritual
Over this three-day weekend, individuals, families and communities around the country celebrate their freedom. On a spiritual level, we can honor ourselves today by consciously examining our lives and working with intention to create energetic and spiritual freedom for ourselves.Join with me in declaring your independence. Fill in the blank for yourself:I declare my independence from ______________________________.Be specific. Name it. Words have power. Some examples:I declare my independence from my judgmental inner critic. I declare my...