Grief and Energy Self Care – Replenishment of Chakras and Aura – part 3 of 3
December 21, 2012 By 6 Comments
In the last two posts, I shared ideas about replenishing your heart chakra and about grounding your energy. Today, I’m going to talk about a third common way that grief may impact your energy system, and how to care for yourself in this area. The third common effect is this: depletion of all your chakras and depletion […]
Seeing Anyone?
November 26, 2012 By 6 Comments
Today, I am feeling gratitude for being in relationships in which I am fully seen. May I pay it forward by fully seeing others today. I see you. I see your gifts. I see your sorrows. I see your courage. I see your light. I see you.
Authorship
November 19, 2012 By 6 Comments
I am writing the story of my own life. I don’t mean I am writing an autobiography, literally. I mean, I am the author of my life. The themes of my early chapters were heavily influenced by the voices of others. By what my parents said and did not say. By what my teachers, priests, […]
Easy
November 10, 2012 By 9 Comments
A few weeks ago, I completed a small commissioned art-healing quilt on Wednesday morning. I wanted a photo taken before I was scheduled to present the quilt to its owner on Friday. I had spoken with my photographer the previous week about this tight turnaround time to see if she could make it work with […]
I Choose
November 2, 2012 By 14 Comments
A year ago, I had two amazing experiences within 2 days. I had an astrology reading by Pat Kaluza, which was so affirming and enlightening, and filled with food for thought. The following day I met with my art mentor, a monthly event that packs in learning on so many levels: art technique, art history, […]
Very Inspiring Blogger Award, aka 7 new facts about me
October 27, 2012 By 17 Comments
Writing a blog is still quite a new process for me, with sweet surprises on a regular basis. I’ll catch myself saying, “my friend from Canada” or “a woman in California” or “a blogger from India said . . .” I feel connected to women around the world through blogging and Facebook learning communities. Well, […]
Taking a Break from the Blues
October 20, 2012 By 6 Comments
One of my students suggested a blog topic recently: “when you are in a funk (blue, depressed), how to come back.” Of course, there is benefit to consulting medical and mental health professionals for depression. The following ideas are meant to shift energy patterns around feeling down. These three suggestions help you take a break […]
Choosing People
October 6, 2012 By 11 Comments
Who brings out the best in you? And why? Think about 2 people with whom you are your kindest, brightest, funniest, best self. Describe them. For me, the first is a friend in the art quilting world. She is open-minded, free to explore, interested in learning and figuring things out. She brings curiosity to the […]
Light-Filled – Spiritual Cookies
September 21, 2012 By 12 Comments
Today, I am sharing three of my spiritual cookies with you. Infusion of Love: I recently spent time with some of my extended family. They had expressed an interest in seeing my art quilts and in experiencing my healing work. I asked them to bring old photos from my dad’s growing-up years. We spent a […]
