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
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
What we remove and repair in our homes is just as important as what we bring into our homes. So many times, clients are excited to add Feng Shui enhancements to help increase the chi in their home. However, before I add items, I like to take stock of what needs to be removed and...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
I am always talking about the importance of decluttering in Feng Shui.Here are some ideas for spring cleaning and decluttering in some of the main areas of your home.Clutter in your attic represents clutter in your mind, as the attic is the home’s mind.Clutter in your basement represents clutter in your subconscious.I find breaking tasks...Read More
