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You don’t have to be a Reiki practitioner to take care of your energy body, which is comprised of meridians and chakras.  Meridians are the energy pathways that pass through at least one vital organ and help that organ’s functionality in some way.  Chakras are referred to as “energy centers.”  Today we will talk about … Continue reading Crown chakra

When did you first learn that “feminism” was a dirty word?  It happened to me shortly after my first sociology class when I learned about the different waves of feminism. I couldn’t wait to shout my enthusiasm from the roof-tops! I quickly realized a large sect of society does not value the feminist movement nor understand … Continue reading Feminism

You don’t have to be a Reiki practitioner to take care of your energy body, which is comprised of meridians and chakras.  Meridians are the energy pathways that pass through at least one vital organ and help that organ’s functionality in some way.  Chakras are referred to as “energy centers.”  Today we will talk about … Continue reading Third-eye (pituitary) chakra

Can therapy really make things worse?  You’re probably thinking this would mean it’s time for a new therapist, am I right?  Sometimes this is true, and it would be irresponsible to assume otherwise.  However, we will cover that a bit further into the discussion.  We will first explore the inherent bias within the process of … Continue reading When therapy makes things worse

You don’t have to be a Reiki practitioner to take care of your energy body, which is comprised of meridians and chakras.  Meridians are the energy pathways that pass through at least one vital organ and help that organ’s functionality in some way.  Chakras are referred to as “energy centers.”  Today we will talk about … Continue reading Throat chakra

What has not yet been said about our current health pandemic?  I’ve been turning to my favorite writers, thought-leaders, and spiritual enthusiasts for guidance and grounding during this time.  I’m not here to offer much wisdom toward what faces our global community.  Undoubtedly, you have been inundated with enough external input. Today I am simply … Continue reading COVID-19

You don’t have to be a Reiki practitioner to take care of your energy body, which is comprised of meridians and chakras.  Meridians are the energy pathways that pass through at least one vital organ and help that organ’s functionality in some way.  Chakras are referred to as “energy centers.”  Today we will talk about … Continue reading Heart chakra

Mindfulness is a westernized term for formal meditation, derived from ancient Buddhist practices.  Mindfulness has also been coined “awake meditation.” Before we fully define and explore this, let's start with the origin of mindfulness meditation, how, and why this powerful practice has been adopted by our western culture and specifically, within the field of psychology.  … Continue reading What is mindfulness anyway?

You don’t have to be a Reiki practitioner to take care of your energy body, which is comprised of meridians and chakras.  Meridians are the energy pathways that pass through at least one vital organ and help that organ’s functionality in some way.  Chakras are referred to as “energy centers.”  Today we will talk about … Continue reading Solar plexus chakra

Any 12-steppers out there?  This is a popular phrase in the recovery community and is often introduced as a way to shift a discontent mood state.  In other words, it is a prompt to offer kindness or empathy to others to un-attach from the self-focused nature of our own minds.  We can initiate the opportunity … Continue reading The attitude of gratitude