Tag Archives: meditation

The Fine Lines: 44 Meditation Cards, Companion Workbook, & Journal

I’ve very excited to announce that I have brought a project idea that began back in 2007 to manifestation! It’s called The Fine Lines: 44 Meditation Cards for Intentional Living and I’ve also created its companion, Traversing The Fine Lines, The … Continue reading

Posted in Meditations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Three Ways to Bring Balance, Harmony, & Healing to the Chakras

Chakra comes from the Sanskrit word, चक्रम् cakram,     which means wheel. The chakras are energy centers or wheels where energy, also known as prana, chi, or qi, rotates and flows. Anatomically, the chakras correspond to the locations of major … Continue reading

Posted in Health & Healing, Yoga | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Butterfly Journal 11th Month: Love (Entry #1)

Month 11 prompt: What a journey this has been! We have turned within ourselves for deep self-evaluation. We have developed skills and tools to continue to understand ourselves and our relationships with others and the planet. We have begun to reach … Continue reading

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

महा मृत्युंजय मंत्र Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is a beautiful and powerful meditation mantra. With the epithet “three-eyed one”, this mantra addresses the god Rudra, the fierce and destructive aspect of Shiva. The transformative vibrations of this mantra can assist us in overcoming illness, mental … Continue reading

Posted in Sanskrit Studies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Butterfly Journal 8th Month: Expansion (Entry #1)

As compassion for ourselves, others, and the planet develops and grows, we begin to feel ourselves expand. Just by our decision to embark upon this journey of spiritual transformation, we took the first steps to leave the state of contraction … Continue reading

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Butterfly Journal 7th Month: Compassion (Entry #1)

Last month’s focus on practicing patience has been very helpful and has provided me with helpful reminders when facing the challenges of caring for and being around my mother. But in truth, the lessons for patience are all around us … Continue reading

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Animal Spirits: The Lion

My last post about Simba (Swahili for “lion”), my wise and patient lion king, has inspired this next Animal Spirits post. Simba was a close soul mate, someone who has walked with me in other lifetimes. The day I had brought … Continue reading

Posted in Animal Spirits | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Butterfly Journal 6th Month: Patience (Entry #1)

So far on our caterpillars’ metamorphic journey, we have grown from Self-reflection, Truth, Faith, Awareness, and Acceptance. Now we are half way through our journey, and it’s time to take a pause. Not a break, but a pause to take in … Continue reading

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Relating Heart to Heart

I’ve recently had the pleasure of reading fellow spiritual blogger Leigh Gaitskill’s book, Relating Heart to Heart, A Guide to Playing Well with Others. In only 53 pages, Leigh gets to the heart of the matter of relating to others: good … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews Etc. | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Butterfly Journal: Self-Reflection (Entry #3)

This Butterfly Journal post is in         conjunction with Blue Butterflies and Me’s 11 Day Clearing from September 11 to the Equinox on September 22. Be sure to check out yesterday’s post at The Heartsongs Blog, and tomorrow’s post at Me, … Continue reading

Posted in Butterfly Journal | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 37 Comments