In the Light of Summer: Wisdom from Mother Earth

In the Light of Summer: Wisdom from Mother Earth

Originally written for The Reiki Class, where you can find the full post here. As part of deepening my connection to nature and the elements, I’m contributing a new series of seasonal reflections on The Reiki Class blog. Each season offers its own guidance for 

The Energy of a New Year

The Energy of a New Year

The energy of a new year is often inspiring and makes us feel ready to set goals and be productive. Many set resolutions for better health, achieving things at work, improving or finding new relationships. But I think we all know what often happens. You 

My Journey with Anxiety

My Journey with Anxiety

For me, anxiety often sits at the base of my sternum just beneath the crevice of my ribcage. It often flutters like a strange restlessness of a panicked butterfly I never intended to swallow. Like someone flipped a switch and started a strange buzz of 

How Can We Stay Well During Difficult Times

How Can We Stay Well During Difficult Times

Sometimes, in times like these, it almost doesn’t feel real what’s happening around you and around the world. Even for me being in one of the recent hot spot cities of San Antonio, but, it is real. People are getting sick and dying nearly every 

Breathing Meditation for Stress Relief and Better Sleep

Breathing Meditation for Stress Relief and Better Sleep

There is a meditation technique that I learned in college while taking a weekly yoga class that has become my go to for whenever I’m feeling extra stress or tension building up in my body.  This could be from stress at work, anxiety, or just