Incense combines the elements of fire and air and stimulates positive energy in a space. Burn incense in a ceramic holder when you want to invite in security and comfort. This is an Earth cure, as the ceramic holder is made of earth elements and the Earth element represents security. Burn incense in a wooden...Read More

What is your go-to? I love baths. I love the ritual of a bath. One of my favorite go-to’s at the moment is anything out of Ritual Baths by Deborah Hanekamp. The Simple Ritual bath is a good place to start and here is how she says to approach it: Opening: • Light a candle...Read More

Journal prompt: Look around your immediate surroundings. What are you most grateful for in this moment? Be as specific as you can as you reflect on your answer. (From the book A Year of Gratitude by Joree Rose)Read More

This spot made me so happy as I walked by, I asked my husband to stop and snap a quick pic of me here. Then I realized, it feels so good because all 5 elements are being used appropriately in the decor. • Wood – in the pillars and table • Water – the shape...Read More

Travel gives me life. Travel gives me inspiration. Travel brings me pure joy! It has been a while since most of us were able to travel freely and for fun. I am back home and beyond grateful for my time in Cabo. My body and soul really needed the Water Element. We tried to go...Read More

I must admit, I am pretty new to the world of drumming. The first time I had someone drum over me was at Miraval. I could literally feel stagnant energy breaking up inside my body. It was an incredible experience and one I started to crave! As I continued to work with other very experienced...Read More

So this is me, at 53. Seven years in a back brace, three spinal surgeries, weeks in a neck brace. I am sharing this because since I was a little girl, I was told all the physical things I couldn’t or shouldn’t do. I was in a back brace, so my parents were a bit...Read More

I don’t know about you, but not much makes me happier than fresh flowers on my nightstand & in my kitchen. Fresh flowers are a very powerful Feng Shui cure. They can be used to bring new, vibrant energy into a space or they can be used to invite in soothing and healing energy. Purples,...Read More

I had a wonderful conversation with a friend over a glass of wine last night and the topic of boundaries came up. We have both had to set very clear boundaries with family members and people who expected us to dim our light. I was reminded of the Yucca plant story my teacher Anahata told...Read More

I am always chatting about ways to Feng Shui your bedroom to help encourage a good night’s sleep. I love to incorporate crystals as a way to do this. I have always been a very light sleeper, so one of my go to crystals to help me sleep though the night is Selenite. I keep...Read More