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Giving, Receiving and Self-Responsibility in Healing
“The power of healing is the property of every individual soul” -Paramahansa Yogananda There are so many alternative healing modalities available these days. Some are rooted in ancient traditions and practices, some are based in new technologies. Some involve the active participation of the recipient, while others invite a more passive, receptive state. There is…
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The Power of Boundaries: How Saying Yes to Yourself Opens the Door to Joy
The other day, I had lunch with a friend. She told me that her sister was struggling. She was extremely tight financially, her car was on its last leg, she could barely make ends meet, and she felt discouraged, fearful, and depressed. Having been in the exact same circumstances in my own life, my friend…
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Healing with Others
A circle of compassion In December, I received the impulse to create a monthly healing circle, a gathering that would take place at my new home. I was not sure exactly what it would look like. I just knew I wanted to hold space for people to come and feel connected to others who share…
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The Simple 5 Letter Mantra
Relax…This is my spiritual teacher’s favourite mantra. I have heard her say it countless times over the last 25 years and it lives in me as a call to presence. It is the most simple mantra and often the most difficult to practice. As a novice spiritual seeker, I would hear this and it would…
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3 Day Spring Renewal
Rebirth in Spring: The Transformative Power of a 3-Day Ayurvedic Cleanse As winter melts into spring, nature offers us an invitation: to renew, release, and begin again. In Ayurveda, this seasonal transition is considered a powerful time to reset the body, mind, and spirit. A gentle 3-day Spring Cleanse, rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom, provides the…
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5 Daily Tips to Lighten Up!
In my last blog post, I shared about my two eye surgeries in January. I was waiting to see if I would be well enough to fly to Colombia on February 14th for a spiritual retreat with my teacher and community. The verdict is…I’ve been grounded! It was just too soon and too risky to…
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Grace in Times of Challenge
We are living in times where things are unpredictable and changes are happening quickly. I can certainly attest to this in my own life. I recently had eye surgery to have a small drainage stent implanted in my left eye. Due to a genetic eye condition, the drainage channels that carry fluid out of the…
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Breath Your Way to Emotional Harmony
Our external reality mirrors our inner world. The thoughts we hold are reflected back to us in the form of our outer circumstances. A single thought can trigger a series of others, sparking emotional responses or reactions. We often become emotionally triggered by our thoughts because we believe them to be true and align with…
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Sacred Cooking: Nourishment with Ayurveda
I began incorporating the principles of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old holistic system of lifestyle and medicine originating from India, into my life over 20 years ago. I love Ayurveda for its practical, down-to-earth wisdom, nourishment for the entire being, and its natural approach to wellness. It incorporates herbs, oils, diet, and lifestyle choices to promote inner…
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Almond Cardamom Delights
A sweet heart offering for the season… I’ve been making these little cookies for years and they truly are a delight! They come from the cookbook “Ayurvedic Cooking for Westerners,” by Amadea Morningstar. They are simple to make, with very few ingredients. They are light, slightly chewy inside and a bit crispy outside and have…
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