Heart Center

True Peace is living from the heart center, or the 4th chakra. It is peace that is not based on a threat, but resonates within the soul. During this holiday season, there is a stronger connection between Heaven and Earth. There is more of a gracious and loving spirit in the air, gifts are given and gifts are received. Many people are in touch with their higher self. Many people go home to their "roots". When all of these experiences are done through the heart, peace is able to prevail this season. Peace accepts "what is"... it is an inner knowing that at the end of the day, all is well and all will be well. Peace is the natural state of the heart. It is not affected by external circumstances. Peace is motivated by gratitude, compassion, and service. May peace prevail in our hearts this holiday season!

The Perfect Man

I met a man today who was selling mistletoe and pine cones outside of my favorite restaurant. He was very difficult to look at because he had burn scares all over his face and he was blind. When I left the restaurant I gave him five dollars and said, "Merry Christmas". I thought that I would feel better, but I was wrong. The broken judgment of who I perceived this man to be was still in my mind. I started to imagine him with pure love and compassion. I started to see him without the scars smiling in his perfect state. I loved this man and who he really was... a perfect , whole being. I called Jacque after the experience and I felt so happy at the new image in my mind. "What you just experienced" explained Jacque, "was NAMASTE". Many of you may know that Namaste means- "The God/Goddess within you recognizes the God/Goddess within me". It is motivated by pure love and compassion and truly recognizes the perfection in each one of us. I am grateful for the lesson that this man taught me.

Not Just a Holiday Scent: How Frankincense is becoming a cure-all herb

This article was written by Allison Brooks. She is a recent college graduate and a holistic health nut who is passionate about enlightening people about the benefits of natural and integrative therapies.

As the holidays creep up among us, and our houses start to smell of cinnamon and sweet pumpkin pies, I bet no one had a second thought about the effect of those scents on the body and mind. Certain scents open different parts of the mind and body to produce positive effects, and if you don't think this is true: think again. Even the most simple of scents has an effect on a person's mood, attitude towards the situation, and so on. Smell and scents have an effect on just about everything and everyone.

This is why we invest time and considerations in the perfumes we buy, the air fresheners we stock on our homes, and of course holiday scents. And the most notable, and probably most historic, holiday scent is Frankincense. The widely used aromatherapy plant has been used for generations to clear the mind and open the soul. It's mostly known for its presence in the story of the Three-Wise Men and in Roman Catholic ceremonies, but never for clinical trials...right?

Well, now Frankincense is making a comeback by being used as an integrative therapy in arthritis and cancer treatments. Cardiff University scientists have been researching Boswellia frerean, a species of frankincense, to study the effects of inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. So far, they have demonstrated that the extract stops the production of inflammatory molecules which help prevent the breakdown of cartilage. This is big news in the prevention of arthritis, or the future cure. More studies are to be conducted.

The "stopping-agent" of the frankincense species is also being studied with cancer cells. Scientific studies are establishing the "reset" function frankincense has on the brain. Doctors have noted a frankincense aromatherapy treatment, actually separates the nucleus of the cancerous cell from the cytoplasm, making it unable to reproduce corrupt/cancerous DNA. This is a major development in cancer treatment since the frankincense does not negatively interact with healthy cells, unlike chemotherapy.

So far, even though there is no-concrete scientific evidence, many doctors recommended patients with unfavorable cancer prognosis, to practice aromatherapy sessions or adopt another complementary therapy. Not only do alternative therapies help relax the mind and body; they promote immune system function, which is the key during stressful times. Patients with aggressve cancers, like non-hodkin's lymphoma or mesothelioma, swear by holistic complements to conventional treatments. Who would have thought that over nine-thousand years ago a cleansing and curative plant would be medical science for tomorrow?

References: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110621121316.htm

http://heritage-key.com/blogs/veigapaula/could-frankincense-revolutionise-cancer-treatment

Happy Birthday Jewel Chic!

In honor of our friend, Jewel Chic from jewelchic.com, we have made a birthday celebration smoothie. It is super easy to make...

1 large banana
1/4 cup frozen or fresh cranberries
juice of 1 orange
1/8 tsp. orange zest
2-3 stalks kale or handful of spinach leaves
1-2 tsp. agave nectar or honey
4 ice cubes
***blend on high 'til completely smooth and creamy! Enjoy!!

To watch our You Tube Video, click here: http://youtu.be/wBCAq15yCUw

Find What You're Looking For...Using a Pendulum

A guest blog article written by Hibiscus Moon, a Crystal Guru, Author, Teacher, Healer, etc....

I’m often asked how one can go about using a pendulum to find a lost object.

Pendulums and other dowsing objects, like dowsing rods (L rods or Y rods), have been used throughout history to locate objects or resources. But I’ll be they’ve never been as gorgeous & juicy-looking as they are now!

Now, you do already need to sorta already know your stuff & have a clear idea of what your “yes” & “no” movements are in order to do this accurately. You don’t have to be a pendulum expert by any means but you do want to have a good connection with yours & be accustomed to its movements.

Using a pendulum to find something you’ve lost can be very helpful while also giving you great practice with using your pendulum. Its actually pretty fun to do this b/c its just like a game! You can draw up a rough map of the space you think your lost object in. It doesn’t need to be fancy-shmancy, just a rough drawing will do. Then simply walk around your space from room to room, asking your pendulum if you’re close or not, hot or cold. Yup, just like the game.

For instance, you can go to each room within your home & ask if the lost item is there until you get a “yes”. Then spend time going through each area of that specific room asking if the object is in this or that region until you’ve homed in on it like a heat-seeking missile!

You can be loose with it. There’s no right or wrong way. You can do this either sitting or standing, walking from spot to spot, comfortably holding the pendulum’s chain between your thumb & forefinger at a comfortable height that feels right for you. If you’re sitting, then go ahead & rest your elbow on a table for stability. Use whatever hand feels most comfortable for you.

This can even be done from a distance! All you need is a map of the space the object is thought to be in.

My video on how to use a pendulum: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqpfiDJOuus

Happy Pendulum Hunting! May you find what you’re looking for!!

Hibiscus Moon www.hibiscusmooncrystals.com

Hibiscus Moon hosts online classes that teach the science (& fun!) behind crystal healing.

All Things Created Energetically

All things are created energetically and then physically. There is a blueprint in mind and that blueprint is constructed from the mind and brought into reality. Our thoughts are powerful magnetic impulses that create an "energetic blueprint". When acted upon, they become physical or "real". Energy can be altered just like the blueprint of the mind. As Stephen Covey who wrote The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People wrote, "Before you plant a garden, you plan it out in your mind, possibly on paper. You create speeches on paper before you give then, you envision the landscaping in your yard before you landscape it, you design the clothes you make before you thread the needle." Visions and goals can be altered. They just need to be changed through the vision of the mind. Writing down the new goal can be very effective as the energy has already been altered.

Namaste

Yesterday, I had a babysitter come over and watch my 3 kids. When I left, everything seemed to be under control. By the time I got home, I asked her how everything was.....Apparently, my 2 year old was taking a nap and he picked apart a pillow pet and cotton was everywhere in the room. My two older kids (5 and 7) decided to have a stuffed animal fight. Bottom line, it was too chaotic for her and she told me that she would not watch my kids again. I was kind of bummed out, but I decided to NAMASTE her. Basically, I blessed her and thanked her for showing up for me. This experience taught me how important it is to be love-based. When love is the motivation, all the chaos is OK. I realized that the babysitter judged this experience and she made the assumption that my kids were "naughty." This is not who they are or definitive of who they are. Seeing others in the light of love is the most powerful way to see who they really are.

Balancing Health

My husband and I just bought this piano for our family. We had to tune it twice for it to be resonating clearly....

We look at spiritual, mental, emotional, physical health in terms of vibration. Each aspect of our heath resonates at a different pitch or vibration. The lowest vibration is physical health. Next is emotional health, then mental health. The highest vibration is spiritual health. When your health is in balance, it is playing a beautiful tune creating harmony. Here are ways that we balance our health:

Physical Health- Exercise regularly and eat a well-balanced diet
Emotional Health- Release emotions that are toxic to the body. There are many methods, we like the Emotion Code, go to drbradleynelson.com
Mental Health- Let go of old belief patterns that the subconscious mind takes literally. We just found a method called Psych-K. Go to, psych-k.com
Spiritual Health- Practice Forgiveness. This literally rewrites your story by changing the DNA . The past is erased and you are able to live more fully in the present moment.

You are Whole

Our emotions, thoughts, and feelings can literally affect the well-being of another and change their "blueprint". Our feelings create electrical and magnetic impulses that extend into the world around us, affecting others by our negative and positive thoughts and feelings. We are creating a ripple effect.....

Did you know that in medicine-less hospitals in places such as Beijing, China, physical diseases can be healed in a matter of minutes? This knowledge has been practiced for thousands of years in eastern cultures. Patients are seen by practitioners as healthy, whole, complete, vital. The patient's body then mirrors this this new image. This healing is done without judgment. The practitioners are changing the quantum blueprint in the body and invite a new possibility for the illness. Seeing others in their perfection can be quite healing. Sonograms have proven that this method works and physical disease can be healed. Please watch this video by Gregg Braden (an expert in combining science and spirituality) and see for yourself: http://youtu.be/fmMNlmn1DPc

Shamanic Journeying

Shamanism is an ancient practice that has been used in many cultures for tens of thousands of years. It is one of the oldest forms of healing. A shaman is one who makes a journey in an altered state of consciousness outside time and space. Sandra Ingerman, a well-known shaman practitioner states, "Shamans look at the spiritual form of illness which may manifest on an emotional or physical level".
A technique used in Shamanism is called Soul Retrieval. The purpose for soul retrieval is to find the parts of a soul who is fragmented. A soul may become fragmented in order to help survive difficult periods in life. For instance, part of a soul may split during abuse, or when a child feels abandoned. This is to help the child survive these experiences. Our goal as adults is to be connected,whole, and complete. Soul retrieval helps mend the soul. The shaman literally travels back to the part of the clients life where they left part of themselves. At the end of the shamanic journey, the shaman symbolically blows their soul back into the person and says, "welcome home." This technique has been used anciently as a way to aid the healing process. People report feeling more "connected" and in their body fully. To learn more about shamanism go to: http://www.sandraingerman.com/.
Sandra Ingerman has written several book including Soul Retrieval

Seasons of Change

As Caroline Myss summed up in her book Anatomy of the Spirit, "Biography becomes biology." Our life is impacted by the seasons we go through in life. Our life's story literally becomes encoded in our DNA and affects our body on a cellular level. Experiences, whether subtle or large, literally become a part of us and how we view and interpret the world. These experiences affect our energy field and alter the frequencies of our cells. Understanding that our cells are resonating with our personal life's story is an important part of our health. Positive and negative experiences literally shape the make-up of our bodies. This is a season for change!

Thinking positive thoughts can alter your life story and forgiveness can re-write your life's story......

The Water Element

Water is associated with the qualities of emotion and intuition. In Taoist tradition, water flows to the path of least resistance. This could also be called "being in the flow". When we are in the flow, our water element is balanced. Relationships flow effortlessly and easily. When the Water Element is out of balance, we are in a state of fear. Fear is created from the past or recreated in the future. The present moment is the key to balancing the water element. Letting go of fear and worries and allowing yourself to be "in the flow" creates harmony and a peaceful existence.

Transforming Energy

Transforming and redirecting energy is a powerful tool in energy work. A transformation is needed to make changes in all aspects of life including spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical relationships. Here are certain steps that may help you with a particular issue you may experiencing: 1) Have faith and open up to the Divine 2) Trust your intuitive guidance 3) Have a clear direction and intention of what you would like to change or "transform" 4) Follow your "heart" and let lead the way 5) Believe that you have the power to change your current circumstances 6) Allow harmonious connection with your significant other 7) Ground yourself and connect to Mother Earth.

These steps allow the chakras or energy vortexes in your body to "awaken". Different vibrations and frequencies of light are needed to assist in the transformation process. Being a true instrument of light to yourself and others acts as a pure channel that is similar to a prism. This is how profound change and transformation occurs!

Feng Shui

This brick walkway leads to the front entrance of my home. Jacque and I have been taking a Feng Shui class. This class teaches that our external environment in our home is a direct correlation of what is going on subconsciously. According to the Feng Shui philosophy, each space in the house represents different areas of our life. For instance, the front entrance of your home represents career and finance section. It should be neat and orderly. Objects that represent luck and prosperity would work well in this section. Water features such as an aquarium, fountains, or the color blue all attract the energy of being in the flow.

I have learned how important it is to clear space in Feng Shui. "Energetically, everything that ever happens in a building goes out in ripples, like the effect of a stone thrown into a pond. This energy is recorded in the walls, floor, ceilings, furniture, objects, plants, animals, and people in that space. Repetitive patterns are deeply imprinted. Any events accompanied by strong emotions or trauma are recorded more intensely." (As quoted in my manual). In Feng Shui, there are two parts of space clearing- First, is physical. The physical clearing involves washing windows, removing stains, scrubbing walls, dusting, removing clutter from under the bed, etc. This would be like "deep cleaning". Second, an energetic clearing takes place. Ways to energetically clear space are mentioned here.

Love Yourself

As Louise Hay states in her book Heal your Body A-Z, "When we can truly live from the loving space in the heart, approving of ourselves and trusting the Divine Power to provide for us, then peace and joy will fill our lives, and illness and uncomfortable experiences will cease to be in our experience. Our goal is to live happy, healthy lives, enjoying our own company. Love dissolves anger, love releases resentment, love dissipates fear, and love creates safety. When you can come from a space of totally loving yourself, then everything in your life must flow with ease and harmony and health and prosperity and joy."
When you love yourself, you are showing kindness and respect for yourself and others. The foundation of sharing kindness and respect for others is: self-love.

Walking Labyrinths

My family traveled to Seattle a few weeks ago... There was a Walking Labyrinth in front of the Music Project Museum. There is one way in to the center and one way out. Labyrinths are one of the oldest transformational tools to humanity. They are used as an ancient symbol of healing and for connecting the mind body and spirit. Research from Harvard Medical School has shown that walking meditations greatly reduce anxiety and stress. Labyrinths balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain and balance the masculine and feminine energies in our bodies. They represent life's journey, the journey to the soul.

Fire Releasing Meditation

Last night, my husband's friends came over. We had a great time talking and drinking mate. Making a fire can be very therapeutic. It also has a meditating effect because the fire acts as a mantra. In that moment, there are no worries or care. Since ancient times, fire has been used in healing ceremonies and to cleanse and purify the air. Fire has the ability to take away old hurts and recycle them into a new form of energy without the emotional elements. You can offer a fire releasing meditation by letting go of that which is not serving your highest good, whether it is a pattern of old belief, a bad habit, etc. Focus this energy to the fire and allow yourself to let it go. Tonight is the full moon energy, a perfect time to let go of old habits and manifest what you really want.

Reclaim Your Wholeness

We are born into this world as perfect beings. We radiate this energy until we become fragmented by Earth's experiences. It is time to put together the pieces and reclaim wholeness. As Carol Tuttle states in her book Remembering Wholeness," We come into this world with the soul intent on remembering who we are- our gifts, our glory, our our god-self. We choose an interesting way of remembering: we are remembering by experiencing who we are not. We are not powerless. We are not inferior. We are not inadequate." All of these are the the exact opposite of who we really are. Claim your power today- when you put together the fragmented pieces of who you think you are, you will reclaim your wholeness.

Part 2!!!

Learn proper breath techniques in Kundalini Yoga...

Opening the Kundalini

Kundalini Yoga is known as the "yoga of awareness". Kundalini literally means "that which is coiled". This type of yoga awakens the sleeping kundalini energy at the base of the spine. Wikipedia describes Kundalini Yoga in this way, "It expands sensory sensitivity, enhances intuition, and merges individual consciousness with the infinite consciousness of God." It is a very powerful form of yoga. In this video, Rachael teaches how to recite the mantra Sat Nam meaning "Truth is my identity". I felt euphoric after this experience and it only took a few minutes...

Part 2 of Kundalini Yoga will be coming soon... Hope you enjoy!

Light

Reiki (known as Ki in Japan) is also known as "Light" energy. Barbara Marcinak in her book Bringers of the Dawn has defined it as "information". She has stated that human DNA, the carrier of "light" or information, was once twelve-stranded and now, it is only a double helix. Diane Stein in Essential Reiki states," Returning Reiki to as many on the planet as choose to open themselves and use it, is returning the twelve-stranded DNA and the Ki/Light/Information we have lost."

Our planet more than ever has a need for Reiki. It "awakens" the body and mind to a state of peace and acceptance of what once existed. Anciently, it was used as a tool for healing and has been recovered today as information that the body recognizes as truth and light.

Life Force Energy

Reiki is literally known as life force energy. This energy conveys warmth, peace, and serenity. This life force energy has many names in many different cultures. As Mary Coddington explains in her book, In Search of the Healing Energy, Polynesian Hunas call this healing force Mana, Native American Iroquois call it Orenda. In India , they call it Prana, China calls it Ch'i. Islamic countries call it Barraka. The Japanese call it Ki which is how Reiki is named.
Diane Stein in her book Essential Reiki explains that "Ch'i of Ki is also the life force of the Earth, the planets, the stars, and the heavens, and these sources of energy affect the living body's Ki. Everything alive contains Ki and radiates it- it is the biomagnetic energy of the aura." Reiki is a powerful healing modality that is very gentle. It is a hands-on-technique that helps to unblock congested energies in the body so the Ki or Chi flows more freely. This adds to greater health on all levels- spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Clearing Limited Beliefs

As Carol Tuttle states in her book Remembering Wholeness, "Everyone carries limiting beliefs and patterns that they came to clear. In clearing these energies, we heal the lies that we thought were truths about ourselves. We thought that they were true because we kept having experiences that made us think, This keeps happening to me so it must be true! As you change your beliefs, you change your life, and understand now that you can create whatever you want."

We have found powerful healing modalities that can change limited beliefs and generational patterns. These include: Rapid Eye Technology, The Emotion Code, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Reiki, Body Talk, Family Constellations, "The Script" as given by Karol Truman in Feelings Buried Alive Never Die. There are many more. Feel free to comment if you have another therapy that has helped you. We would love to hear. Thank you!

A Change of Heart

This picture was taken at the Japanese Gardens in Portland, Oregon. It is a very tranquil place that fills your soul with peace.

Karol Truman has created an amazing script on forgiveness. She is the author of two of our favorite books, Feelings Buried Alive Never Die and Healing Feelings from the Heart. You can energetically transform difficult relationships by using this script as a tool.

SAY: "Heart to heart...(name the person) It is wonderful to know you. (State the beautiful qualities of this person.) Thank you for showing up for me and teaching me (even if it is through a negative experience). I am so grateful for you in my life. Heart to heart, I behold you with eyes of love and glory in your perfection. If I have done or said anything that has offended you, will you forgive me?"

This allows a "change of heart" to take place. It is important not to judge yourself or others from past experiences. It does not define who you are or who they are. By releasing these emotions, the past is left behind. By being present, you are allowing the re-creation of yourself and your future every day.

The Energy of Food

All of the food that we eat holds a certain vibration and energy that will affect our vibration and energy. As Deepak Chopra states, "Food is indeed an important part of our health and our spiritual lives and good food can be the best medicine." Everything that is put into the human body holds an energy vibration-our thoughts, the food we eat, our emotions. I believe that food should be prepared with complete awareness of what is going into the body. When it is made with love and care that energy is also being absorbed into the body. Food should appeal to the senses- the color, the texture, the smell, the taste all affect the body. Conscious awareness of the foods we eat will result in a better you- a higher vibrational you!

Zen Gardens

This is a picture of a Zen Garden that my daughter made.... These gardens have been used by monks for centuries. Here they would contemplate the teachings of the Buddha. Here they would connect themselves to a deeper sense of knowing and mediation. (The word "Zen" is translated to mean "meditative"). In a classical Zen Garden, the sand represents the water and waves. It replicates the relaxing sound of water as it is being raked. The rocks placed in the sand represent the mountains or land. The concept of the Zen Garden reminds the self of the stillness within that has always existed and that will always exist. Being in a state of Zen, centers and balances the body-connecting the Earth element (masculine) with the Water element (feminine).Having a Zen Garden is a simplistic way to center and reorganize your energies. It is a simple stress reduction technique by raking the sand to replicate the sound of the waves. Being "zen" truly does bring one back to a meditative state....

Femininity

I looked out my window and saw pink these beautiful pink flowers in my garden! ...
They are beautiful and so feminine. It made me think about femininity and what is means. Wikipedia describes femininity as a set of attributes, behaviors and roles generally associated with girls and women. This "yin" energy has the ability to draw others in. A woman in her feminine power holds the true essence of beauty. Haven't you heard a man say, "I just couldn't take my eyes off of her". Feminine ideals are love, compassion, trust, and gentleness. I believe these attributes to be associated with the heart. When a woman is in touch with her femininity she is in touch with her sacral chakra which holds the sexual dynamics (sex appeal). When the heart chakra and sacral sacral chakra are working together, the result is a beautiful soft blend of feminine power. This energy is very magnetic and powerful, yet it holds a soft classical rhythm.

Our True Self

As Louise Hay says,"The people in my life are really mirrors of me. This affords me the opportunity to grow and change. My life is a mirror. What do you see in yours?". This concept is very interesting. For the very things we love about others are inside of us, and the very thing we hate in others is reflected inside of us. In her book Remembering Wholeness, author Carol Tuttle teaches us that we must view life as a reflection of our deepest self. "Everything that we experience on the external world is a mirror… In viewing life as a mirror, we are able to see what we believe at a deeper level, things or emotions our conscious mind distorts and keeps hidden to us." Through others, we are being reflected. May we reflect our true self and who we want to become! Namaste

Peace Camp

My kids went to Peace Camp this week. They have had a great time! I really appreciate what they have participated in. They have learned cooperative games in which everyone learns and works together rather than competitive games in which there is a winner and a loser. There is a Global Village that they create crafts. My son made a bird house yesterday and my daughter made a zen garden...It is so easy to make. You use an old tin or shoe box and fill it with a couple scoops of sand. Find three small rocks and use a plastic fork. You can draw the yin-yang sign or the peace sign on the box. The inside of the box reads, "Peace is in(breathe in) Peace is out (breathe out) My mind is filled (breathe in) with peace (breathe out) My mind feels light (breathe in) and free (breathe out). Love the message of this camp. Love the idea of teaching these concepts to the rising generations! Peace is spreading the light and hope of a better tomorrow. It is the purest essence of love for oneself and for humanity.

Flouride-Free Toothpaste

It has been documented that there are many health risks with the flouride that we use in our drinking water and in our toothpastes. It is crystallizing our pineal glands. We made this natural toothpaste that is so easy to make! Here is the recipe:

4 Tbsp. Organic Coconut Oil
3 Tbsp. Baking Soda
1/2 packet of Stevia
Blend well. Next, add 10 drops peppermint oil



Quick tip: Strawberries are a great astringent. They can be mashed and used to brush teeth for children!

Dream

Daydreaming is a state between sleep and wakefulness. Studies have shown that active daydreaming increases the brain's problem solving skills. According to experts, daydreaming can serve as a temporary escape from the "real" world, relieve stress, improve attitude, and foster creativity. It allows bigger questions of life- career, family, relationships to be contemplated. Our future dreams can be created . The present can create a foundation for dreams to become a reality. It is like soul retrieval in which we find the parts of us that are missing. Our dreams can step into the present. Rather than being outside of us in the distant future, they can become a part of us in the present reality.

Meditation Gardens

This picture was taken at the meditation gardens in Leucadia, CA. It was such a relaxing place with koi ponds overlooking the ocean. As explained by Walter Lubeck in his article, Reiki and Meditation, "[i]n Zen this state of mind is related to a picture of a pond, untouched by the wind, so the water is absolutely calm and therefore able to mirror the sky. Only the completely peaceful mind can act as a mirror for the divine. When you meditate,... you have chosen to encounter the divine." Just by meditating in a quiet place, you are able to connect to yourself and to your surroundings. Take a moment today to find your "Meditation Garden" to sit quietly and reach the stillness within.

Worry-Free Zones

My husband took this amazing picture at the beach. I have realized that the beach is a place to forget your worries. It is a calming meditation that relaxes the mind and heart. In this moment, you are able to release stress and everyday struggles. I believe there to be many worry-free zones that are most prevalent in nature: the mountains, desert, beaches, etc. The vibration of these places seem to be a bit slower. You can access the present with a little more ease. No wonder why these places are hot vacation spots!

The Crown Chakra

The crown chakra holds our connection to the Divine. When it is open when we clearly see our roles as humans in that we are are all connected and we are"one". It evokes a sense of inner peace. When our connection is strong, it stimulates the pineal gland which activates the brow chakra. It will give a deeper sense of inner knowing. Open this chakra by affirming: I am a Divine being of light. I am connected to the Divine (who I call God) and I am connected to humanity through loving acts of kindness and service. I am the light and the light is within you... When this light enters into the crown chakra, we are aware of our "light' and the "light" within others-NAMASTE (the God/Goddess within me recognizes the God/Goddess within you).

Wayne Cook Posture

Have your energies crossed today? Many peoples energies are homolateral. A simple technique is described by Donna Eden: Draw a large X on a sheet of paper and two parallel lines on another sheet. What one are you drawn towards more? If your answer is the parallel lines, your energies are most likely homolateral and if your answer is the X then your energies are most likely crossed over. It is important to cross your energies because both sides of the body need to communicate properly. A simple way to do this is the Wayne Cook posture. It is a way to center yourself when your energies are scrambled. It will allow greater focus.

Click here to learn more: http://youtu.be/AqRcjAWqBEs

Tiger's Eye

This stone received its name "Tiger's Eye" because of its golden brown and yellow stripes which literally resemble a tiger's eye. This stone is great for the lower chakras. It is a gentle grounding stone that will calm and center yourself when you feel scattered and unorganized. It enhances integrity, willpower, and courage. Anciently, Roman soldiers used Tiger's Eye in battle for protection. Its protection is similar to the "evil eye" pendant which wards off negativity. This mineral brings together the vibrations of sunlight and sand, which represent the energies of Sun and Earth. This is for sure one of our favorites!

A Soul Journey

We are all on a journey in this life to find out who we are and what we are. Our soul's journey is a destination to find out the greater part of our being. We can find this by trusting the inner wisdom and guidance that our soul is already aware of. I believe that we choose how difficult our life's journey will be. It is a matter of perception and choice. We can choose to create an easier path in life. Who am I and what am I? I am creator of light and love with divine potential. What we believe about ourselves becomes a reality. It is a continual process to be true to the nature of who we are. This is the journey of the soul.

A Peace Note

Peace is a condition that we all strive for. This peace is the absence of anger and fear. It is the gentle condition of the desire of the human soul. You can not reach an enlightened state without the journey of peace. Write a peace note today to any relationship that is suffering to transform anger. It will allow the higher power to work for you by surrendering pride. This will create peace of mind...

Chakra Teas(E)

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The Science of Forgiveness

As Gregg Braden states in Walking Between the Worlds, "Researchers have recently demonstrated to the western world a phenomenon that has been taught....for thousands of years. New data now supports the idea that human emotion [feelings and thoughts] determines the actual patterning of DNA within the body...stated another way, researchers have discovered that the arrangement of matter ( atoms, bacteria, viruses, climate, even other people) surrounding your body, is directly linked to the feeling and emotion from within your body!
Our own science now has demonstrated that DNA, your DNA, is directly tied to your ability to forgive, allow and love through the expression of your life. The science of loving, forgiving, and allowing is nothing new. The technology underlying love and forgiveness is an ancient as well as universal science, known today as compassion. Your ability to express forgiveness, allowing others the outcome of their own experience, without changing the nature of who you are, is a hallmark of the highest levels of life mastery."

Ginger Citrus Detox Drink

RECIPE:
1-2 lemons, juiced
1 orange, juiced
1/4 tsp each lemon and orange zest
1 tsp minced/crushed ginger
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 Tbs cold pressed olive oil
1 Tbs cold pressed safflower oil

Mix all ingredients by hand or in a blender.

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Luna Sol Ocean Meditation

I am now on vacation at the beach... the beach is a popular vacation destination, a calming place to meditate, and a place for adventure. Looking into the ocean is very mesmerizing. The water elements of the ocean carry a pattern: As the waves crash lightly into the sand, they pull away. They, then, repeat this pattern over and over. It is this pattern that is predictable and so therapeutic for many people.

Imagine yourself at the beach. It is you and only you who is present. As you relax and look into the ocean, you are becoming one with the waves. Your energy reaches out and pulls back in with the waves. This energy pattern creates a cycle. As the waves reach out, so does your masculine energy. As the waves pull back in, so does your feminine energy. This is a natural cycle of nature. You are becoming balanced. These energies, like the ocean waves, work harmoniously to form a balance. The water element, representing the ocean and the earth element, representing the sand are working together in this endless cycle. In this moment, you are complete. You are whole.

You are the ocean and the ocean is within you...

Color Therapy

I was on a walk with my kids and noticed these beautiful flowers. They remind me of the colors of the lower chakras, the root and the sacral. I believe that our chakras can be strengthened by wearing the color associated with each one: red for the root chakra, orange for the sacral chakra, yellow for the solar plexus chakra, green or pink for the heart chakra, blue for the throat chakra, indigo for the brow chakra, and purple white for the crown chakra. Colors can be a powerful aid in healing and for strengthening a weaker chakra. It has been said that every color has a purpose in the way that it effects our mood and well-being. We can use color therapy in our every day choices of clothes, in nature, and in our homes.

Light Bulb Moments

As James Allen quotes in As a Man Thinketh, "He who cherishes a beautiful vision, a lofty ideal in his heart, will one day realize it. Columbus cherished a vision of another world, and he discovered it; Copernicus fostered the vision of a multiplicity of worlds and a wider universe and he revealed it; Buddha beheld the vision of a spiritual world of stainless beauty and perfect peace, and he entered into it."

A "light bulb moment" is when one receives sudden inspiration, revelation, or recognition about a certain event. When the mind awakens to a greater understanding of the truth- it is a great motivator to accomplish one's goals, dreams, and visions. It is becoming part of the soul's desire for oneself....

Joy

This picture was taken a few days ago of my daughter at a local street fair. Children carry such a joyful vibration. This vibration is what many of us as adults seek, but we are unable to find it. We forget that this joy vibration once existed. I used to think that joy was a fleeting emotion, something that I chased after with much difficulty. I now know that joy is what we are meant to experience in daily living. It is a pure emotion that brings one back to a state of innocence. When you are experiencing joy, you are remembering what your natural state of be-ing is. If you forget what it is like and don't know where to find it: Look at a child, and they will reflect it back to you and you will remember!

Childrens' Blessing Candles

My kids made these beautiful candles. Each candle is made with dried herbs, such as lavender and rose. They also put an essential oil in each candle and sprinkled mustard seeds for greater faith. They smell sooo great when they burn. My kids beg me to make candles and it only takes a few minutes!
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Living Energy

Scientists have discovered through Kirlian Photography that leaves have an energy field. They cut a leaf in half and took a picture of it. The result in the photo was a whole leaf. The energy field was still intact even though you could not see the whole leaf in physical form. This supports the theory that we are all living energy in physical form. This energy is named by different terms in different cultures: In India, it is called "prana", in China "chi", and is widely known as "spirit". Many scientists have come to the same conclusion as spiritualists: There is an energy field within all living things.