Inspiration for Life
Daily Yoga Practice for a Year – Reaping Rewards
A Year Of Daily Yoga – A Couchslug’s Confession *Before taking part in any exercise regimen, check with your physician to be certain that it is safe for you. A year of daily yoga? It sounds like such an unattainable goal, yet here I am, at the end of the year. I’m more than a…
Read MoreDivine Writing: A Two-Way Conversation
In my article, “Divine Communication: Not Just for Mystics and Crazies”, I talk about my life path that led to my soul-altering practice of Divine Writing to my Creator. This is a two-way conversation that daily amazes me with the insight, depth, and compassion expressed by my Creator. Since I published that article, I have…
Read MoreMindful Moving: Empowering the Transition-Part 1
Mindful Moving, Part I – Visioning the Move (30 days to Moving Day) I looked at my wife from across the room. The job offer was fabulous. She had the opportunity to do the work she had dreamed of for so long in a place that we longed to live. Were we ready for some…
Read MoreCrown Chakra – Optimizing Body and Home for Wisdom
The crown chakra is located at the topmost part of the head. It is our energetic connection to the Universe. It allows us to tap into the energy of the sun, sky, and stars. At this point, our bodies complete the circuit between the earth and the heavens. It is associated with our spiritual energy, drawing…
Read MoreNature and Sacred Space – Bring the Outside In
I’m on retreat at Ring Lake Ranch, an ecumenical retreat center in the mountains of Wyoming (just southeast of DuBois). This is my second time coming here, and I have spent the last week unwinding into the rhythm of tending horses, mealtimes, horseback rides, hikes, and naps. The awesome beauty of nature meets the eye…
Read MoreDivine Frequency – How To Tune In and Get in the Flow
Most of the time, writing my blog comes easily to me. I have a ton of ideas floating around my head. (What’s difficult is deciding which one comes next!) But today, I was struggling to get into my “flow”. I couldn’t seem to tune in to the Divine Frequency. Ring Lake Ranch Retreat Center -…
Read MoreDivine Communication – Not just for Mystics and Crazies
I recently posted an article about the Law of Attraction and how it relates to the Divine Presence (you can read it here). It seems natural for me to also talk about how I have learned to perceive the Creator, and to share with you the path I took to this means of divine communication.…
Read More6 Ways to Stay Positive when the News Cycle is Sh*t
Are you finding it difficult to keep your energetic vibration high when the news cycle makes you feel sick? When we let ourselves become continually distracted and overcome by news and events, we lose the ability to be sources of light for others. If you are working with the Law of Attraction, it is critical…
Read More3 Tips to Put Perfectionism and Procrastination in Perspective
Perfectionism and Procrastination steal your time and energy Are you someone who has the best of intentions when it comes to decluttering, but you get so caught up in the details that you make little progress? Is perfectionism a struggle for you? Do you find yourself spending more time thinking about decluttering than actually doing…
Read MoreMeditation-Lent, Lust and Letters
For Christians, the season of Lent is one of introspection and repentance. Faithful Christians adopt a Lenten discipline that will bring them closer to God. I’m going to tell you about one of my Lenten journeys and how I used meditation to change my life. When I was a kid (and growing up in a…
Read MorePositive Thinking-8 Steps for the Bumps in the Road
Several months ago, I started an experiment that has changed my life – I made the decision to live my life with as much positive thinking as possible. Consequently, the results have been nothing short of extraordinary, and my life’s work of helping people to achieve their goals through wellness and positive thinking is taking…
Read MoreTruth Telling: How to Speak Past Fear
Have you ever felt torn between the need to speak your truth and the fear of what will happen if you do? I think of all of the metaphors that exist to describe what it feels like to hold back words that want to come out: holding or biting my tongue biting back the words…
Read MoreHappy and Healthy – 6 Simple Steps
I spend a great deal of time thinking about two things: wellness and our thought processes. I also spend a lot of mental energy on what it takes to be Happy and Healthy. Actually, these subjects are really two sides of the same coin and are inseparable. We literally become what we think, and it…
Read MoreNegative Thoughts-4 Easy Steps to Regain Control
Don’t judge me – I really love my vacuum cleaner! The morning was absolutely lovely. I enjoyed my breakfast and tea with my partner, our two cats, and bird, and was looking forward to seeing my clients and doing the bodywork I love. Before my first client of the day arrived, I was doing some…
Read MoreWearing our labels on the outside
There’s that moment when a well-meaning friend or family member comes up behind you and says, “Your tag is showing.” They tuck it back into your shirt, and you go on with your day, confident that our label is where it is supposed to be – on the inside. We all walk around with a…
Read MorePositive Thinking-Fake it until you make it
As a young music student, the positive thinking was a constant challenge. I remember a moment in a lesson when I was struggling with a musical phrase in the upper range. Missing the top note repeatedly, I was extremely frustrated. I had an upcoming performance of the piece that was important to me. After making…
Read MoreGratitude – not just for holidays
Once the election was over, and the political rhetoric ceased, I rejoined conversations on Facebook without fearing what I would see on my news feed. I was delighted to notice that many people had undertaken a thirty-day gratitude challenge in the month of November. I have enjoyed the positive boost of energy I have received…
Read MoreCynicism: Smashing the “Jade(d)” mask
Many years ago, when I was a graduate music student at USC, I remember how excited (and more than a little scared) I was to be a part of such an amazing institution and to be among such talented teachers and students. I recall conversations with my new colleagues about our aspirations and what we…
Read MoreReiki-What’s it all about?
A Reiki session is conducted with hands on the body or in the energy field. Before I even get started, I need to say that I grew up in Maine. Folks where I’m from tend to be of the downright practical sort. As a result, they are highly suspicious of things that they can’t see…
Read MoreStretching-Why We Don’t Make Time
Stretching is something that I regularly forget. Yesterday, I was driving to Orange County to give a massage. In the best of conditions, it’s a 1.25-hour drive from Santa Clarita. But this was not the case. There were two major accidents on the other side of the freeway. Even though there were no lanes closed…
Read MoreForgiveness-Selfish Wellness Hack
I just finished reading “Forgive for Good” by Dr. Fred Luskin, and I’m still chewing on the concept that choosing forgiveness is making a choice for personal wellness that is so powerful that it can only be described as selfish. He talks about our process of creating “grievance stories” that narrate the tales of hurt,…
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