So, how do you calculate your home’s number? Add up all the numbers, for example: this picture shows the address numbers are 188. 1 + 8 + 8 = 17. Then add those numbers up until you end up with one number. 1 + 7 = 8. 8 is your house number.When we were looking...Read More
Mindfulness MondayToday’s journal prompt:I am in the middle of a one year coaching program , The Quantum Leap Program with Anahata Ananda who owns Shamangelic Healing in Sedona. In this month’s module, Anahata quotes Jim Rohn, who famously said,“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”I began to think...Read More
Animals & Feng ShuiDid you know animals are amazing little chi enhancers?They help bring in the Fire element into your home.Pets that are happy, balanced, exercised and loved can bring in wonderful energy into your home.Another reason take care of and love our pets!Read More
Feng Shui tips to create a “Power Spot” in your GardenThis is the power spot in my garden. I originally assumed when I created my meditation garden, the benches facing the Buddha were the “power spot.”However, I constantly felt myself drawn to this twisty juniper tree. These trees are said to be twisty & swirly...Read More
Once you have committed to a Mindfulness practice, use crystals to help you clear your mind and deepen your spiritual connection.Some of my favorites:• Amethyst• Clear Quartz• Selenite• Angel Aura Quartz• Angelite• LabradoriteFrom Crystal365 by Heather Askinose:1. Hold your crystals in your hands and say out loud, “I am committed to deepening my spirituality.”2. Lie...Read More
If you are working from home as so many of us are, there are a few things you can do to help transition from “work” to “home” time.I recently spoke with @Claire on this topic. You can see our chat on my feed (go back 3 posts) or on you.tube. https://youtu.be/ucYGGOF4qsU .• Clean and declutter...Read More
The THIRD step to beginning a Mindfulness practiceStep #1 Attending to the BreathStep #2 Create an Informal practiceStep #3 The Formal Practice: Mindfulness Meditation“The most profound way to cultivate mindfulness is through formal meditation. The term formal implies that you take a specific portion of time and find a conducive environment for a deeper level...Read More
Step #1 was Attending to the Breath.Step #2 is creating an INFORMAL PRACTICE“Informal practice is a way of cultivation awareness and accept and within our every day activities and tasks. there are many tings we do regularly on autopilot: get out of bed, feed our pets, water the plants, take a shower, brush our teeth,...Read More
In my last blog, I defined Mindfulness, as I learned it in class at MIRAVAL.Today, I want to share the FIRST of the beginning steps we were taught to help us cultivate a daily practice.#1. ATTENDING TO THE BREATH“The most basic way to cultivate mindfulness is by bringing attention to the breath. The breath is...Read More
MindfulnessI was fortunate to spend several days at MIRAVAL last week.I attended several classes on Mindfulness, since it is at the core of Miraval’s philosophy.I thought I would share some of what I learned in my Mindfulness at MIRAVAL class.So, what is Mindfulness?“Mindfulness is the simple practice of bringing awareness & acceptance to our moment-to-moment...Read More
