Dormancy is a period during which normal functions in a living organism slow, and sometimes stop, for a time. It is a coping mechanism that allows plants and animals to survive environmental stress. One example of dormancy in animals that may feel familiar to you is hibernation. Bears hibernate during the cold winter months to… Continue reading Dormancy and the Rythms of Nature
Liminal spaces are the places, and times, when we find ourselves in between. These may be places that exist on the physical plane like where the earth and water touch. They may be a tangible time of change, like the dawn or twilight. They are also often intangible, like the times when we can still see… Continue reading Working with the Liminal
To be completely transparent, sometimes I get overwhelmed, things feel like too much, or I just feel too full. Maybe you do too. The Full Moon itself contributes to a sense of fullness, completion. It stimulates the need to release, to let go of things that are outdated. This can also be applied to things… Continue reading Releasing overwhelm
Roses have long been a staple in bringing beauty and scent into our lives. I love to add rose petals and rose hips to my tea, and rose petal jelly has a taste that you have to try to believe. For over 3,000 years Rose has been considered the Queen of flowers. Brought to Europe… Continue reading Rose
The botanical name of the plant we commonly refer to as rosemary was recently changed from Rosmarinus officinalis to Salvia rosmarinus. While the official name may be different, rosemary is still a beautiful, and beneficial, plant for your garden. The word rosmarinus, which is a constant in the name, may have been inspired by its… Continue reading Rosemary
One stone that always catches my eye is Tiger’s Eye. This banded golden stone shines in almost any light. The darker aspects serve to further illuminate the lighter, brighter shades. While Tiger’s Eye is commonly found, and depicted, in golden shades, it also occurs in blue and red. Tiger’s Eye is typically a 7 on… Continue reading Tiger’s Eye
Challenges and obstacles are part of life school. If we choose to focus only on this aspect of life, it can become overwhelming. A gratitude practice in which we take time to acknowledge the blessings in our lives can help minimize that. Gratitude and the Reiki Principles My Reiki training introduced me to the concept… Continue reading With Gratitude
The phases of the Moon connect to the phases of life. While we often consider them as guides to our activity during a single Moon cycle, we can also think of them in the context of the year. In this way, each phase of the Moon corresponds to a season. We can sync with this… Continue reading The Seasons, the Elements, and the Moon
I have had an interest in herbs for as long as I can remember. As an active member of the group Future Farmers of America, or FFA, in high school, my focus was on landscaping and horticulture. After working in a greenhouse for a few years, I transitioned into a management role and moved away… Continue reading Herbal Books on My Bookshelf
People often ask me for book recommendations. These Reiki books are primarily by teachers that I respect and resonate with much of their teachings. These teachers offer a range of information and come from different backgrounds. Reiki is a personal practice. Outside the basic concept of Reiki as Universal Life-force energy and a Spiritual one,… Continue reading Reiki Books on My Bookshelf
