Love is my Dharma, There is Nothing to Fear

how to overcome fear

Have you ever wondered how to overcome fear or, at the very least, make peace with it? I’m no stranger to fear. It’s something I’ve lived with since I was very little. There are many stories I could tell you… here’s one that sticks out in particular. When I was 5 and just starting kindergarten, my mom sent me to stay with the babysitter. I don’t really know the circumstances around why my mom had to leave. I just remember she gave me some pocket money and a dress I was supposed to wear at school for picture day which… …Read More »

The First Chakra – Everything You Wanted to Know

the first chakra

The First Chakra – Everything You Wanted to Know This chakra is also known as the Root or Mulahdara Chakra Ever seen a plant fail to thrive because it had shallow roots? Your first chakra is the rooting or grounding that connects you deeply to the earth. It also provides the foundation for all the other chakras. It’s a yang chakra. It’s connected to our masculine essence, rooting us in the physical with a powerful will to live. Chant to open this chakra: LAM About the symbol for this chakra:  Mystics saw this chakra as a four-petaled lotus blossom, representing the… …Read More »

The Downer Dilemma: How to Deal with Energy Suckers

dealing with people who are downers

Do you have a Downer Dilemma? Spent any time with an Energy Sucker lately? Have you ever felt like your good vibes got sucked dry after spending time with someone? Know anyone who likes to ‘poor-me’ it up but won’t take help? What about the person who’s on the verge of yet another tirade about the State of Things? How about the one who rains on your parade? You share your good news and they tell you why it’s gonna’ fail. Yep, you’ve met an energy sucker. A downer. And, frankly, they’re hard to be around. But wait, aren’t downers… …Read More »

The Healing Properties of Gemstones

the healing properties of gemstones

Ever wonder if gemstones have healing properties? When you wear a piece of jewelry made with gemstones, you are literally tapping into the healing life force energy of our planet and universe. Each gem offers it’s unique healing properties to you. They clear blocks and bring fresh life force energy to the parts of you that have become stagnant. Gemstones charge up your field and protect you from unwanted energies. Each stone is made up of a blend of elements that gives a unique vibration, a distinctive color, and specific healing property. For this reason, it is good to have… …Read More »

The Wound and its Gift

the gift in our wounding

My deepest longing, ever since I can remember, was to feel welcomed in the world. To feel seen. To matter. To belong. But, most of the time I felt “missed” by the people who were supposed to see me the most. The message was: “You’re not welcome here.” It was so painful. I call this a wound A wounding is an event or string of events that change the landscape of our lives. As a kid, I would lie awake at night with a heavy heart wondering: Why is this happening to me? my wounding had to do with not… …Read More »

What is Healing?

What is Healing? Everything You Wanted to Know about Healing

Whether you call it Healing or Intuitive Healing, or Hands on Energy Healing, or Reiki or Healing Touch… (or, or, or! because healing goes by many names) Healing is for real. And no matter how you slice it, healing brings about positive change in people. I call it Intuitive Healing and I say it’s right for (almost) everyone. Most people I meet find me because they’re searching for a way to help themselves get to get to where they want to be in life. They wonder if something’s wrong with them because there’s a gap between where they are now and where… …Read More »