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
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
Some easy Chi enhancers sure to help you raise your vibe:• Take a walk, spend time in Nature.• Get some sun.• Buy some fresh flowers.• Do some breath work.• Meditate.• Do something nice for someone else.• Drink some cucumber & mint water (or any other delicious naturally flavored water).• Move 27 things around in your...Read More
In order to move forward, we MUST release what no longer serves us.Here is what I have chosen to release:I choose to release all who no longer serve me or who make me feel less than for sharing who I really am.I choose to release them to their highest and greatest good. I ask that...Read More
Smoky Quartz…This beautiful brown/grey quartz represents our connection to Mother Earth.I work with an amazing elestial smoky quartz in my meditation room.As a Feng Shui enhancement, add smoky quartz to any/ all of your Earth Element Guas:• Skills & Knowledge• Center of home (sometimes called the Health gua)• Love & RelationshipsWork with Smoky Quartz when...Read More
A beautiful childhood friend and I were having coffee yesterday morning, catching up on our lives and reminiscing about out childhoods in Laredo. The topic of Living with Intention came up.What does living with intention even mean?To me, living with intention means constantly looking at the decisions, opportunities and challenges I am faced with and...Read More
Journaling prompts to Help you get started…Still staring at an empty page in your journal?Here are some journal prompts I’ve used which have helped me:• Describe a happy memory that brings you back to your childhood.• Who inspires you today?• What is your intention when you awaken your gifts?• What lights you up?• What do...Read More
