Life balance is something that we all aspire to. And every year we resolve that this is going to be the year where we gain control of our life instead of it having control of us.  Imagine living a life in which your time is your own and where your opportunities for fun and enjoyment are equally balanced with opportunities for work and family. Try making these simple changes to reclaim your time and achieve more balance: Decide that ... [Keep Reading]

There has been much change happening for many of us. The trick is in navigating it gracefully. There are three phases of change – letting go, transition, and starting anew. The transition phase is the hardest because it is that ‘in between’ place where you have left behind the old and are uncertain about what the new will be.  This is where you may feel vulnerable, anxious and in a state of flux. Here are a few tips to help you ... [Keep Reading]

Life balance is a constant struggle for us all.  It seems like even though we have more ‘conveniences’ in our lives, we have less time than ever.  The more demands that are placed on us, the more we ‘tune out’ to the stresses of life, and robotically get through our ‘to do’ list so we can collapse at the end of the day to start again tomorrow. This has definitely been a challenge of mine! The good news is that there is a way you can ... [Keep Reading]

  I was interviewed by Soul Wings Press, the publisher of Angels: Winged Whispers regarding my chapter titled "Everyday Sacred Ceremony with the Angels".  Here is the interview: Q:  What do you do to unwind and relax? A:  I love to take walks in Nature, sit in my backyard with all the flowers in bloom, and go to beautiful Nature spots. I also love reading, knitting, and listening to music. I especially love when my sons have a ... [Keep Reading]

Year-end is a great time to reflect on what we’d like to release and say good-bye to. For those who have had to deal with challenges, this is a perfect time to let go of any heaviness within. A simple sacred ceremony can be performed to assist you in your releasing and then calling in your wishes and intentions. Start by lighting a candle to invoke Spirit and any other spiritual helpers. Call upon the directions and elements to create ... [Keep Reading]

Knitting as "Active Meditation" A few years ago I was in an airport on my way to a training course and was at a kiosk to purchase some trail mix (and chocolate, of course). My eyes glanced over at the book section, and one book in particular really grabbed my attention. It was almost as though it had neon lights flashing at me. The book was “The Friday Night Knitting Club” by Kate Jacobs. I felt the nudge to buy it and start reading it on ... [Keep Reading]

Do Some Yoga or Qigong! I don't do it often enough, and to be honest with you, I go through periods of time when I totally forget about it! But I LOVE when I do practice Qigong. I have a few DVDs and I can follow the instructor in my own family room. I like to do it in the morning, before anyone's up, and the house is nice and quiet. I like it (and yoga is the same) because I get a nice stretch in my body. The movements don't hurt me! I ... [Keep Reading]

Take a nap with your furry loved one! I love taking naps! Even if the nap is only a half hour long. Sometimes when I'm really dragging and have to pick my boys up from school in a little bit, I'll put the timer on so that I wake up just in time. Oh, but when I'm able to snooze for a good hour or so - now that's "sweet sleep"! And then to have your kitty or dog snuggle in with you, that's the best! These guys love you no matter what. ... [Keep Reading]

A friend and I took a class at the bead store in town to make wire-wrapped bead bracelets. Rather than just making a “pretty bracelet”, we thought it would be nice to choose an intention for the bracelet to represent. I chose bringing forward the Sacred Feminine within me. This made choosing just the right crystals, beads and charms a wonderful process. I chose ones that had particular feminine properties (like moonstone and fresh water ... [Keep Reading]