The joy of the holidays is often overshadowed by the pressure of advertising and commercialization, which seems to ramp up as early as the day after Halloween. Christmas, in particular, has become wrapped in an anxious tension to create the "perfect" holiday experience for family and friends. As the season approaches, we're bombarded with ads, social media posts, and movies that set unrealistic expectations around gift-giving and celebrations. This can quickly lead to stress and financial strain.

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In today’s fast-paced world, insomnia has become an all-too-common struggle. Reiki is a holistic healing practice rooted in ancient Japanese traditions, which has emerged as a promising solution for those seeking relief from sleepless nights.  This gentle approach not only addresses the symptoms of insomnia but also encourages a deeper exploration of underlying emotional and physical stressors.

Click here to learn more about how Reiki channels healing energy, helps to alleviate burdens, and promotes a sense of relaxation.

Horses are kind, social creatures. They represent feminine energy and the igniting of creativity. These spirited creatures have galloped through many of our ancient myths, favorite childhood stories, wishes, dreams and drawings. This historic relationship has given humans and horses a woven, interconnected bond.  Horses help us to recover the beauty, power, and nobility of our own spirit. 

Click here to learn more the profound connection to your inner vitality and creativity through the presence of equine spirits.

Each season carries with it an energy, a sense of time and place that resonates within us. When we take inspiration from the changing seasons and adapt our self-care routine to fit with this, we feel relaxed, empowered and in tune with the natural world.

Click here to learn more about how to connect deeper to this summer season and to embrace well-being.

Do you ever wonder what it feels like to be truly in sync with the universe, where your deepest desires materialize into reality? That's manifestation. It can be a powerful tool in your well-being toolbox. While it isn't my specialty, my friend and colleague Star Staubach, owner of Ignite Radiance and the Bad Ass Manifestation Parties, is a master at manifestation and helping people tap into and attract what they really want in life.

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Have you been feeling different lately? You can’t pinpoint it…. You are not exactly sad, but it would be hard to describe yourself as thriving. Maybe you’re just feeling “BLAH”? How about trying the word languishing to portray how you’re feeling?

Languishing is the opposite of flourishing – when you feel connected and purposeful. Languishing is when you feel lackluster or disconnected. The word “languishing” can be traced to the early Latin root word “languere”, which means to feel faint or unwell. Languishing is associated with emotional distress, to languish is to be more of a middle point on the mental health continuum. In other words, not high and not too low, just flat.

Click here to learn more about this term, common signs and how to cope.

Saturday, February 10, 2024 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, the year of the Dragon, and will end on Jan. 28, 2025. This year's animal is the Dragon, specifically the Wood Dragon.

So what does that mean? To embrace the energy of the Dragon, we're encouraged to tap into our spirit that promotes our inner strengths and showcases our leadership qualities. The Dragon represents a commanding presence, encouraging us to pursue our aspirations with vigor and resilience. 

Click here to learn more about this special year of the Wood Dragon.