Tag: anxiety
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Got groundlessness? Touch the earth.
“Our tendency is to be interested in something that is growing in the garden, not in the bare soil itself. But if you want to have a good harvest, the most important thing is to make the soil rich and cultivate it well.” – Shunryu Suzuki The last few months have been full of changes,…
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Sharing tea with the ninjas
This morning, I spent some time sitting in gassho meditation, reflecting on the Reiki Precepts. This practice is foundational to Reiki Ryoho, but there are some days where I feel like it’s the life raft I’m clinging to for dear life. Since I was a child, I have struggled with mild depression and anxiety. I’ve learned…
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Healing and remembrance for our military veterans
On Sunday, May 22 from 1 – 4 pm at Lotus of Life Chiropractic in Decatur, GA, I will be taking part – along with other alternative healthcare practitioners – in a wellness event to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans and military families. The event is being organized by Sara P. Gartland, LMT to honor…
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Is your dog afraid of storms?
Coping with storm phobia is one of the biggest challenges that dog owners face. I’ve had dogs nearly my entire life, but never one who suffered from storm phobia. After I adopted my dog, Jazz, from the Atlanta Humane Society my world changed. My first clue that something was amiss occurred when a friend of mine…
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The snake in the water: dealing with life’s uncertainties
During a recent Reiki treatment I facilitated via distance for a client, I had an unusual experience. I’m naturally a bit claivoyant, and occasionally may tap into imagery or information present in the client’s subconscious. There is no consistency to this and it’s not a regular part of my Reiki treatment; it sometimes just happens. (If it seems appropriate…
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I don’t have all the answers
I sure wish I did, though. Over the years, I’ve developed a reputation for being, as my friend Kim said recently, “a good advice giverer.” (I’m making that my official title, by the way.) Maybe it’s all those tidbits of wisdom gleaned from years of psychotherapy and self-help books. Maybe it’s my habit of squirreling away…
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