If you’ve ever tried out meditation or the other tools I’ve suggested on the blog, you’ll likely have noticed unexpected sensations arising or will otherwise have experienced emotions bubbling up. The sensations can be surprising for some, or experienced as uncomfortable for others. Or just plain whacky. Here are examples of some of the possibilities: […]
Brainy Adaptation: Make It Work With You Read More »
It was the summer of 2003. It was dark because it was late night. But it was also dark because I was hitting rock bottom. Not from any substance abuse issues. Just because it felt like my life was falling apart and I had zero support systems. I hadn’t seen it coming. But the loss
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What’s up with crystals and stones anyway? Many of you may have been into those shops that sell crystals, or maybe your local yoga studio has a few lying around, or maybe you have a friend who’s into them. But what are they for, and how can you get the most out of them? The
Take Your Vitamins: Choosing Crystals for Meditation Read More »
If you’ve been reading my other posts, you may have come across a couple of references I have openly made about being a survivor of child abuse. For some of you, these types of open references are really uncomfortable. I’m not one to shy away from sharing my story or speaking openly about real matters.
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Bringing your consciousness to various areas of your body can be both a concentrative and contemplative form of meditation, and can even be used for self-healing. A couple years ago, I noticed a poster on the wall of my chiropractor’s office for a weekend workshop on women’s empowerment from an Indigenous perspective. It sounded intriguing
Body-Wise: Bringing Your Consciousness into Your Body Read More »
Personal growth can be exhilarating – you have that “aha” moment that brings a new clarity or ability you’ve never experienced before. This work can also be incredibly challenging as we face core limiting beliefs or past experiences that have played a significant role in how we view ourselves and the world. Been there, done
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