Just witnessing these doggies embrace touched the hearts of thousands. And it is because giving and receiving a hug has far more benefits than you could have ever imagined. ~Research has shown that hugs increase the oxytocin levels in the body which promote feelings of bonding, love, empathy and generosity. ~Holding a hug for an […]
Stress Relief
Back to Reality- How to Support Yourself as We Transition From Summer Into Fall
Remember that classic track by Soul II Soul, “Back to Life, Back to Reality”? The lyrics go: “Back to life, back to reality, Back to the here and now, yeah. Show me how, decide what you want from me, Tell me maybe I could be there for you.”* What if those lyrics were a message […]
How To Have Faith
All my friends were looking at me asking me if I was okay. I just shook my head and shrugged my shoulders as I tried to hold in my sobs, so that I wouldn’t be disruptive and call attention to myself. I was so embarrassed; all of a sudden I was crying uncontrollably and had […]
Need a pick-me-up?
Is distancing wearing on you? Finding the divided state of America saddening? Struggling with the constant state of uncertainty? While it’s been a tough time and there are a lot of unknowns about the future, this time has made many of us all stop and focus on what matters: The protection of Human Dignity Being […]
How to Release Fears of the Unknown and Tap into the Guidance of Your Own Heart
I woke up Sunday morning to many text messages saying Happy Mother’s Day, and I was taken aback. The baby has not yet been born, but he is definitely here in me and with us. My size and his kicks let me know that every day. My sleep and my lifestyle have already begun to change. […]
Got Faith? Want Some?
I have told this story many times this week to help my clients open up to spirit and find faith right now. For all the atheists and non-believers out there, I too, was like you for many years. I grew up Catholic and rejected that religion and God for a while because of the unwavering […]
How to Protect Yourself from Other People’s Fears During Coronavirus Times – Great for Empaths!
Been experiencing headaches over the last week? More muscle tension in your neck, back or jaw? Having trouble sleeping? More irritable or anxious? Or maybe just feeling more dazed and tired? If you have been feeling more tense, unable to sleep, suffering from headaches, an upset stomach, muscle or jaw tension, your body may be […]
Coronavirus, How to Calm Fear and Take More Empowered Action
If you watch the news, it can feel like the world is ending. The combination of other people‘s fears and triggered fears from your past can be causing heightened levels of anxiety and fear right now. Anxiety and fear hinder your ability to think clearly, to take empowered action, as well as sleep well and give […]
Lady Gaga and the Talk You Need to Have with Yourself
Lady Gaga did a great interview with Oprah for Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour in which she candidly talked about her struggles and triumphs with mental health, trauma, and healing. She spoke really openly about how medication, meditation and a system of therapy called DBT or dialectical behavior therapy have helped her tremendously over the past […]
If you are feeling more tired of late of late, this might be why…
The Lunar Eclipse last Friday has spurred major energetic shifts in many. As a result, you may need more down time to integrate this growth. If you feel tired, rest, allow yourself to sleep longer. Take breaks. Your body needs time to integrate the new energetic template that has been implanted by your soul. You are […]