With the Winter Solstice of December 21st of 2019, we entered the season of Winter. In classical Chinese Medicine, it is considered the time for inward reflection, rest, recharge, and restoration. The strategy of slowing down, getting more rest, and eating substantial warming food replenish […]
Over the last month, I have started regularly walking about 30-40 minutes several days a week. For me, walking is much more than physical exercise. When I walk, my mind can relax. When I’m relaxed and not focused on doing, ideas come to me. At […]
Crystals, Herbs, and Aromatics to Assist in Ancestral Healing “To forget one’s ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without roots.” ~ Chinese proverb Fall is a season for balancing light and dark, letting go, and accepting the impermanence of things. […]
The shift in seasons is Nature’s way of reminding you to pay attention. While it seems obvious that you adjust your outer life to acclimate to the changing weather, you may often forget the shift that is necessary for the inner realm when seasons change. […]
A few weeks ago I found out that a friend of mine, Robert Labensart, had passed away in July. It was a startling reminder to live life fully. We never know what is going to happen in our lives. The unexpected can occur at any […]
A tree whose flowers are the color of a frail new moon; whose fragrance overwhelms the soul at night, and which grows near the graveyards and temples. Plumeria (common name Frangipani) is a small genus of 7-8 species native to tropical and subtropical Americas. The […]
Ever notice how during times of heightened stress that your back — or neck or shoulders or wherever you hold tension — acts up? Well, that’s exactly what just happened to me. Lately I’ve been feeling like a stress magnet. Concerns about health, finances, home, […]
Have you ever looked into your eyes in a mirror and said to yourself “I love you”? This is a very powerful tool for discovering the limiting beliefs that hold you back from manifesting what you want in life. When you love yourself, the universe […]
The aromatic Helichrysum is a true healer of the plant kingdom, healing both, our external physical and internal deep emotional wounds and broken heart. The plant’s name comes from the Greek words helios (meaning “sun”) and chrysos (meaning “gold”) and had been praised by cultures, […]
You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. — Richard Bach Dandelion is probably the most underappreciated plant that is commonly called a weed, though it has been used for food and medicine for ages and […]
What do you see when you look at this picture? A patch of dirt? A patch of beautiful flowers? A patch of weeds? Healing herbs to harvest? This is a great example of how we all have different perspectives. The lens we look though affects […]
Last month I wrote about Heart Harmony along with Being versus Doing. Self care is related. When you focus too much on doing, it’s easy to downplay self care and forget about yourself. You might tell yourself that self care isn’t important. You may think […]
I recently returned from my ninth power journey to Teotihuacan, Mexico. I had intended to come back with concrete next steps for Songbird and me. Instead, the journey turned into a reminder to focus on being and not doing. This is the lesson that Spirit […]
Allow yourself to drift off to a peaceful trance of radiating positive light as the calming tones of the singing bowls captures you. Your essence is energy and vibrations. Because of your expanded vibrations during a sound journey you can receive higher spiritual light and […]
Is it spring, or is it winter? The plum blossoms are blooming at the same time as we have flooding from an atmospheric river. Often we have a tendency to slap a label on something, but sometimes labels get in the way. What would your […]
Starseeds, we are waking up! How will we serve the children of today? The ones that may or may not respond to the typical development of children, state standards to now national standards of college and career readiness, medical and behavior interventions, and inspired educational […]
The Universe is Singing, admire the radiance of our beautiful planet. We are one with nature, we are one with all living things, we are 1 interconnected organism. We are light beings, we are from the stars, our auric body radiates the same light and […]
Happy New Year! What are you inspired to create this year? It is important to regularly check in with yourself to see if you are heading where you want to go. You may be surprised by what you discover. I recently realized I was inspired […]
The holidays are a time of gratitude for me which is why Songbird holds a Winter Gratitude Celebration. This month I continue the history of Songbird through expressing gratitude for some of the wonderful people who helped shape it in the days before we moved […]
On December 21st, we are illuminated by the light of the Winter Solstice. This is the shortest day of the year, summoning in the light, as we celebrate the sun’s return. Astronomically speaking, the Winter Solstice, also known as Mid Winter, is the day with […]
Consider what you are really giving when you give Handmade Gifts! Stones Throw Gift Shop We curate a collection of handmade and local gifts that are each infused with love by the person that created them. Whether it’s jewelry, art, cards, and other gifts from local […]
The recent remodel and move have caused me to think about the many moves, remodels, and shifts that Songbird and Stones Throw have gone through over the last 9 years. During this time, Spirit has sent many signs to help me along the way. Over […]
Treatment Rooms for Rent in Cotati Affordable Part Time and Hourly Treatment Rooms for Wellness Professionals Are you building a practice in the healing arts field? Do you want to avoid the overhead of your own office? Would you like the convenience of an affordable […]
As I watch the Kavanaugh drama play out, I have been pondering how different it could be if both sides felt they were being heard. Even when you strongly disagree with someone, you can still listen to what the other person without making them feel […]
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