It’s true. While using the knowledge of the chakras can deepen our ability to help facilitate deeper empowered healing for ones self & others, the traditional teachings of Dr. Mikaomi Usui did not teach or use the chakra system as we Know it AT ALL. It wasn’t until Hawayo Takata (who brought Reiki to Hawaii […]
Musings
Stuff to think about…
What Does It Mean To Be A Reiki-Master?
What does it mean to be a Reiki Master? The bigger question is are we really EVER a Master of ANYTHING? My Reiki III/ IV ( otherwise known as Reiki Master/ Reiki Master- Teacher) Training is coming up this March 2023. The discussion of what it means to be a “master” is how I like […]
The Truth About Scents
Candles, perfume, deodorant, room sprays, shampoo, soap & lotion, laundry detergent & dryer sheets… synthetic scents are everywhere! And while they may smell delicious… they can often be very detrimental to our health. And there are countless studies to prove we know very little about the affects of laboratory made fragrance. Having lived above a […]
Inviting Change
It Took Me A Year & A Half To Choose Myself Again You have to want it- change. Whatever the challenge is- the job, the home, the partner, your health, your happiness… you have to WANT to CHANGE. No one can do it for you. You might be hanging on by your last thread… but if […]
Post Vaccine Support
Vaccines are a heated topic and I’m not hear to tell you you should or shouldn’t get the Covid-19 vaccine. That’s your choice. HOWEVER if you menstruate and decided to get the vaccine- you may have noticed your next cycle after receiving the vaccine was a little or A LOT out of whack. Like anything […]
Why Don’t We Prioritize Ourselves FIRST?
Why is it so hard to choose ourselves first? I felt this way pre-motherhood, but I’m feeling it even more now. I always feel ‘better” when I’m productive, ie; I’ve cleaned the house, meal prepped, returned emails, sent a newsletter or posted to IG, did laundry, worked on classes, cooked dinner, worked on a podcast, […]
Sacred Mourning Chalice For Pregnancy Loss
This is a project that’s been a long time coming. I’ve been sitting with and connecting to conjuring a project that would truly symbolize, honor and hold space for people who have dealt with the deep & lonely loss of miscarriage. Pregnancy Loss occurs in 20%+ of all pregnancies (Ages 19-45). In some instances, loss […]
A Birth Story
Leida (pronounced “Lay-dah”) Maeve Stanley was born on July 10th at 9:04pm at 7.7lbs & 19.5 ins of pure amazing-ness. First thing is first: Mommas- you are AMAZING. I don’t care if you birthed with an epidural or without, with the help of pitocin or without, with induction or without, by c- section or vaginally- […]
Staying Sane, Safe & On Your Own Page
Oh my goodness! What a world we’re living in right now! In many ways it feels like we’re being accosted by one thing after the next every single day. In a world that is so heavily centered around technology, social media, massive amounts of information, massive amounts of opinions & massive amounts of emotions all […]
Remembering What Fills You Up
In a world that is so fast paced and so work focused, it’s often a challenge to feel like life is filling us up. More likely many of us feel like our day to day lives drain us. I’m blessed to do work that I find satisfying and fulfilling and yet many times when I […]