Many years ago when I began practicing meditation and spiritual healing, my teachers would say “heal the spirit and the spirit will heal the body”. There is certainly truth in this statement. The premise being that when the spirit or soul of a person is recognized, acknowledged and validated as in the practice of meditation
READ MOREMonth: November 2016
The potential for harm in prayer
Date: Posted on: Categories HealingMost people who practice prayer, whether it be daily, weekly or once in a while, believe it to be a positive force – something that is beneficial, helpful, healing – and indeed there is much to be said for the power of this spiritual support system. However, there are times when prayer can in fact
READ MOREMeditation for your every move
Date: Posted on: Categories HealingMeditation is almost as varied in its practices as there are varieties of trees, but for many the word conjours up an image of sitting silently, cross legged for many hours in deep contemplation and introspection. For me, meditation means putting your attention on yourself, looking within and creating consciousness in your daily life, which
READ MOREHow well do you know your body?
Date: Posted on: Categories HealingWith so much emphasis on discovering your spiritual self, identity and information these days, the physical self – your body – can at times be left out of the mix or forgotten. Or, perhaps you follow a diet and exercise regime that you believe addresses and takes care of the needs of the body, thus
READ MOREPain without resistance or fear…..
Date: Posted on: Categories HealingA few months back I wrote an article entitled “Addressing Pain”, in which I discussed two separate occasions when my dog hurt himself and how managing the second of those events differently, without being in fear, allowed space for him to heal himself more easily. Today, I held a workshop entitled “Addressing Pain” for a
READ MORESmall and simple healing miracles
Date: Posted on: Categories HealingA while back I wrote an article entitled “What type of healer are you?” in which I addressed the many different ways in which one can be a healer. This time I’d like to focus on the countless ways we can give, receive and experience healing, paying particular attention to those smaller miracles that many
READ MOREThe healing power of giving thanks
Date: Posted on: Categories HealingYesterday morning I had a small window of opportunity to walk my dog, Buddy, but I was in resistance! I really did not want to go for a walk. I was tired and I just wanted to stay home. However, Buddy was not tired and he was giving me the look! So I made myself
READ MOREWho’s on your team?
Date: Posted on: Categories HealingThe say it takes a village to raise a child……. Well I’d like to address applying that same philosophy and principle to attaining and maintaining wellness…… Western medicine, particularly, tends to compartmentalize the care of the body. Doctors specialize in one area or system within the physical form and treat only that part. The belief
READ MORERaise your glass to RAISING YOUR VIBRATION!
Date: Posted on: Categories HealingWe’re just about to ring in the New Year! I love this time of year….. Each New Year presents an opportunity to reflect on where we are, how we have arrived at this point, and where we would like to go on our journey through life. True, we can do this at any time. However,
READ MOREIs love really the answer?
Date: Posted on: Categories HealingI’m sure you have noticed how tough it is out there! People from all walks of life and across the globe are continuing to face challenges, job shortages, mental, emotional, physical and spiritual stresses with no well-defined, clear end in sight. 2010 came and went with no visible or tangible solutions to our ongoing socio-economic,
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