Over all my years, I have experienced a lot of discomfort. I grew up with asthma and so many food allergies that having a stomachache was normal for me. I felt victimized. “Why me!?!” I even cried so long and hard about it that I had an asthma attack and had to spend 3 days… Continue reading Discomfort
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Forgiveness
Forgiveness is an interesting concept. While it is necessary so you can heal, it is something that I struggle with, especially when it comes to forgiving myself. I run scenarios over and over in my mind, wishing I did something differently. But the truth is, I did my best at that moment. And moment is… Continue reading Forgiveness
Love Yourself the Most
“Love yourself the most” is a phrase that I have been saying to my daughters for years. It was something that I struggled with in my life, so I was hoping that by sharing it earlier in their lives it would like breathing for them. Though I should say both of them have asthma....so I’m… Continue reading Love Yourself the Most
Affirmations
One of my favorite books is, “You Can Heal Your Life”, by Louise Hay. The premise is that for every physical ailment there is an emotional reason for it. The book offer a new thought, or affirmation, to replace the negative thought pattern that attracted the ailment. I was so happy to learn how powerful… Continue reading Affirmations
New Version of Me
Today I allowed myself to be the new version of me that I am creating. A less judgement, more compassionate, and an allowing me. It felt great! I focused on my stuff and was able to maintain that awareness despite what was happening around me. It was easier than I thought it would be. I… Continue reading New Version of Me
Inner Hug
When I start a Reiki session, I ask my client to take a deep relaxing breath and give themselves a hug inside. I had one person ask me how to do that. So I wanted to explain what I mean and why it’s important. Giving yourself an inner hug feels like a real hug. You… Continue reading Inner Hug
Practicing
I’ve decided to expand my yoga practice. I want to understand more about the history of yoga, the philosophy behind the practice and really just more about the styles of yoga. In a class I’m taking, there is a huge emphasis on developing a daily home practice. This can be in addition to classes you… Continue reading Practicing
Breathe deep
Yoga is definitely a passion of mine. With the stay at home order, I’ve realized that there are more classes at Karma Yoga that focus on breathing. Long deep breathing or breath of fire, which is fast breathing in and out your nose. These are is a powerful practice. Focusing on your breath helps you… Continue reading Breathe deep
Gratitude
Today I am grateful for my health, my daughters and their health, as well as the health and well-being of the rest of my family. So often we rush from one thing to the other, and we don’t take the time to stop and give thanks. We accomplish so much in a single day that… Continue reading Gratitude
Reiki
I've shared how much Reiki has helped me. It promotes relaxation, homeostasis, and helps me sleep really well. As I prepare to go back into the office tomorrow morning, I am so thankful that I have Reiki to help me relax so I can get my rest tonight. I need to release my concerns about… Continue reading Reiki
