Things on my Mind

Hi Everyone, I write this blog as a way to share some of my thoughts that have helped me and my hope is that someone will get some tidbit from it that will resonate. I am not obtuse to what is going on in our world, I can let my voice be heard on issues but I know I cannot control the external only my space and energy. I wanted to share one of the ways I try and do this. So, on that note, let me start by wishing everyone a fulfilling, peaceful and Happy New Year. At the begin

What is Feng Shui (pronounced fuhng shwey)? The literal meaning is Feng “wind” and Shui “water”. Feng Shui is the balancing of chi, or universal energy that is in all things. In my mind, it is the application of the same guidance of Reiki; balancing the flow of energy, but instead of in one’s body, it is in the actual spaces we spend time in, our homes, schools and work spaces. It is the knowledge of balancing energy, chi, in any given space.   I have studied Feng Shui for a

Discernment is defined as ‘the skill or quality of being able to comprehend what is obscure or hidden among what others present to us. In other words, as my Dad used to say, “to cut out the bull and get down to the meat of it.”

Hi All,  Happy September! In case you haven’t heard, I moved my studio to a new location. I am now in York, Maine, which feels like the...

Hi Everyone, I’m sorry I haven't written in a while. So, what is on my mind right now…Breathing! I have been recovering from a bout of...

Hi Everyone,  I’ve been thinking a lot about distractions, the good and the bad. When they are a positive coping skill and when they can...

Hi All,  Hope you are finding yourself some times of quiet and peace during these very tumultuous times. Remember to BREATHE.  I decided...

Hi All, It has been a good month since my last post. My husband and I recently bought a colonial home, (read 1726, Yes, no joke!) and...

Hi all. I thought I would share with you some of the ideas and principles that I have learned as a Grief Recovery Specialist™ of what is...

Did you know there are more than 40 different life events that can cause feelings of Grief? Everyone, without exception, at some point in...

Reflections of the year on NYE. What does that actually mean to me? What I like to do is take some time and think about the year in full...

If you haven't read Rumi's "The Blind Follower" from the book, Rumi Poems , selected and edited by Peter Washington, I invite you to do...

Hi All,  It may come as no surprise that I am disappointed with this week's election results. I respect that it didn’t go the way I...

Hi all, Today is a glorious day in New Hampshire at least on the Seacoast. I have the privilege of living close enough to the beach to...

Then on the day of the wedding it RAINED and I mean poured. But no one complained, at least I didn’t hear anyone.

One last important note, in my opinion anger is not always a bad thing.

It is finally feeling like Spring around me. Flowers are blooming and the peepers are peeping! Nature is doing its thing and waking up....

Hi everyone, Happy Spring, or here in New England, Happy Mud season:) Practicing the Pause. What does this mean, really? The answer I...

I hope everyone is well. From the title you may think that I am not, but I am OK. I had a little blip of feeling pretty low. Then, I...

Hope everyone is well. Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is traditionally about honoring the one you love and to celebrate your...