I was so happy when I pulled Mary Magdalene’s card from the Keepers of the Light oracle deck for this month’s blog, not only because I love the energy the Magdalene holds, but also because visually, it is one of my favorite cards. To me, […]
I have a life-long love and passion for essential oils. Love for their complex, profound effect on our psyche, and the ability to calm and uplift us without numbing or causing drowsiness. When you inhale the aromatic molecules, you receive not just the bioactive molecules […]
The essential oil of Bergamot allows love to radiate and saturate your soul, promoting moral courage and helps acknowledge your own highest gifts and use them smartly! It reduces the pressing heaviness of the mind, bringing illumination and laughter, the playfulness of eternal youth, and […]
When I asked the angels for a topic for this month’s column, immediately three cards from Kyle Gray’s Keepers of the Light Oracle (KOTL) came to mind: Faith, Hope, and Charity. We have all heard of these qualities, but it was only in my studies […]
The coronavirus overpowered all other news, and let’s not pretend – we all wonder how we can get through this uneasy time with ease and grace, how can we stay healthy, prevent getting sick, and protect our beloved ones. While you may know me as […]
When I asked the angels for guidance on what to share in my very first column for Songbird, I heard a chorus of voices speak the following message: “Remind people that they are not in this experience alone, and that right now, all is well.” […]
How often have you longed for the opportunity to relax and get away from the day to day stress of your life? Are you taking advantage of it now that you have it? The coronavirus is transforming the world. You have a choice how you […]
How are you doing at focusing on love and not fear? The coronavirus helps us remember the importance of staying in the moment. The world is changing. These three images sum it up: As director of Songbird Community Healing Center, a community of practitioners and […]
There are two major responses I see to the new coronavirus – panicking or blowing it off. This is true for many things in our lives. Rather than go to one extreme or the other, the best approach is to be prepared and know the […]
We are getting closer to the end of a Winter season and entering Spring with its energy of cheerful awakening, rejuvenation, and love, of course. Meet an incredible plant ally for this time – a Rose Geranium. Its physical and energetic properties will keep your Qi-energy moving, […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people start thinking about love and romance. Usually this is in connection with a romantic partner. When was the last time you thought about loving and romancing yourself? Here are some ideas. Spend time thinking about what love looks like […]
The winter season continues, and we are genuinely under the influence of the Water element, with its core emotion of fear and the main theme of going deep within, which may involve triggering some old pains and insecurities. The cold, windy weather, flu season, plus […]
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 […]
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