Author Archives: Julianne Victoria

About Julianne Victoria

I am a Spiritual Counselor, Shamanic Healer, Writer, & Creator. I hope to help heal, teach, and inspire others on their souls' journeys and in this life. © Julianne Victoria and Through the Peacock's Eyes Press under the Common Law Copyright www.juliannevictoria.com

Karma Yoga: Living Yoga Everyday

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Julianne Victoria

What is practicing yoga? Most of us would … Continue reading →

Posted in Yoga | Tagged action, asana, cause and effect, eight limbs of yoga, interconnectedness, Mother Theresa, practice, pranayama, Rabindranath Tagore, service | 4 Comments

To Love Is To Be Responsible

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Julianne Victoria

Many of us go through our daily lives saying: … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations, Religions & Philosophies | Tagged Bodhicharyavatara, compassion, happiness, joy, Love, selflessness, Shantideva, Way of the Bodhisattva | Leave a comment

The Parthenon: Beauty in Imperfection

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Julianne Victoria

The Parthenon, the ancient Greek temple to … Continue reading →

Posted in Religions & Philosophies | Tagged Athena, Greek architecture, Greek mythology, illusion, perfection | Leave a comment

The First Limb of Yoga: Brahmacharya and Aparigraha

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Julianne Victoria

The fourth and fifth practices of the first limb of yoga are self-control and non-hoarding, respectively. Brahmacharya is a practice of self-control of desire in both thought and action. It is not a practice of suppression, but of becoming ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Yoga | Tagged eight limbs of yoga, non-hoarding, self-control | Leave a comment

Living Life to the Fullest

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Julianne Victoria

It seems like so many of us drift through everyday … Continue reading →

Posted in Health & Healing, Meditations | Tagged chinese proverb, enlightenment, fun, get-away, retreat | 1 Comment

An Eternal Pause

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Julianne Victoria

Sometimes we’re so busy wanting everything to be a certain way, that we don’t see how … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations | Tagged gratitude, roses | Leave a comment

Creating the Space to Heal

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Julianne Victoria

As a healer I’m confronted on a regular basis with … Continue reading →

Posted in Health & Healing | Tagged balance, emotional health, expansion, grief, healer, physical health, spiritual health, stress, well-being | 2 Comments

Springtime: A Celebration of Death

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Julianne Victoria

As I’ve spent countless hours the last couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations | Tagged earth, gardening, life cycle, plants | Leave a comment

The First Limb of Yoga: Satya – Truth

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Julianne Victoria

The third practice of the first limb of yoga is to live a life of truthfulness and honesty. We should not lie, cheat, or deceive others or ourselves. Yes, ourselves. Much of the dishonesty towards others begins with self-delusion. These false beliefs … Continue reading →

Posted in Yoga | Tagged clarity, dishonesty, eight limbs of yoga, reality, self-delusion | Leave a comment

Watching the Snow Fall

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Julianne Victoria

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations | Tagged nature, peace, practice, silence, stillness | 2 Comments