Mesmerizing jellyfish to soothe your eyes. This is especially endearing for me as I used to live right up the hill from the MBA and enjoyed many an afternoon there. Even without the nostalgia factor, I think you’ll find it enjoyable.
Without further ado, I present the “Jelly Cam”. 🤩 👇
Mesmerizing jellyfish to soothe your eyes. This is especially endearing for me as I used to…
When folks are in the early stages of learning to receive and interpret intuitive messages, it’s only natural to want to tell the world. Alas, they often feel confused or hurt when sharing an “inner knowing” is met with skepticism, or worse yet, mockery.
It’s a sad truth that we live in a world that often doubts and disrespects the metaphysical. Many people refuse to believe what they cannot sense with their own eyes. Being a purveyor of spiritually guided life-force energy, I’ve mostly become immune to the glazed-over expressions, raised eyebrows, and abrupt conversation changes, but it took some time to get there.
These experiences can be incredibly discouraging to those just trying out their new skills. It’s my suggestion that until you get your footing firmly established, you keep your newly discovered magic to yourself or within a supportive inner circle.
Recently a friend told me that she had a nudge to move her car from the street into the driveway. When she told her husband, he said it was fine where it was. Several hours later, they were abruptly awakened after a someone had crashed into the car, causing extensive damage. While she now has proof of the I-told-you-so variety, it’s little consolation for the expense and inconvenience. Next time she’ll just move the car, or whatever the nudge suggests.
Until you gain confidence in your ability to access inner knowing, you might find it beneficial to keep your exploration on the down low.
If you need some support, perhaps you can find an online community or even a local Meetup group with like-minded folks. (Or book an appointment with me. I love cultivating this stuff!) Just as you wouldn’t throw a first-time swimmer into shark infested waters, be kind to yourself by sharing selectively. There’s no sense in subjecting yourself to disparaging skeptics.
Once you have developed some trust in your abilities, you can share your insights more widely. By then, you won’t be as vulnerable to the naysayers and might even have some fun playing with their resistance. Or you’ll quickly figure out that some people are just contrary for the sake of being contrary and simply ignore them.
You can also ask for guidance about setting (and enforcing!) boundaries to protect yourself from insensitive… folks.
Some of us know things without knowing how we know them or being able to justify their validity. We happen to live in a culture that overly reveres the material world and dismisses the gifts of the intuitive. Don’t let that stop you from connecting with your guidance from the spiritual realm.
This is part of a series I’ve written over the years, and I’ve compiled all the Intuition Chronicles below for your convenience. I’d suggest letting your inner compass guide you to the article that is most aligned with your current needs if you want to explore further. Or just pick one at random. 😉
When folks are in the early stages of learning to receive and interpret intuitive messages, it’s…
If you’re reading this, chances are you are actively involved in co-creating more wellness in your life.
The more you learn, the more complicated it seems.
It’s not just what you eat, but where it came from and how it was stored and prepared. Not just that you exercise, but when and where.
My neighbor and I were joking the other day that if you do all the things, when are you supposed to work?
It’s a lot to hold in your awareness, let alone to follow through.
I’m leaning into doing less and the tools that are helpful but don’t require another item on my calendar, shopping list, or the creation of a to-do spreadsheet.
Such as music. Not all music, obviously, but some varieties can be soothing or uplifting, calming or energizing.
And all you have to do is press play and maybe pop on some headphones.
Here’s to doing less and receiving more.
If you’re reading this, chances are you are actively involved in co-creating more wellness in your…
Interested in learning the sacred symbols and how to offer long-distance treatments? I’ve got just the training for you!
Now that we seem to be past blizzard season, I’m eager to teach in-person Reiki classes again.
Yay! Reiki 2 begins this spring.
April 9, 16, 23, & 30. 4-7 pm.
We will meet every week for four weeks in my Mt. Airy (that’s a neighborhood in Philadelphia) studio for three hours.
This training is open to everyone who has completed Reiki 1 certification, even those who have studied with a different teacher.
We cover the traditional material with a focus on how to make it work for your unique needs.
If you’re interested in amplifying your healing capacity, maintaining your sanity in a crazy world, and becoming a transmitter of peace and wellness, I’d be happy to have you.
More details, including application, can be found here.
If ever there was a time to hunker down and get serious about your healing practice, this is it! The world does not need any more doomscrollers, but we sure can use more energyworkers to shine the light in the dark corners.
Interested in learning the sacred symbols and how to offer long-distance treatments? I’ve got just the…
There’s a lot going on today.
It’s a new moon, the one that marks the lunar new year. An Asian friend just explained the tradition of doing all the cleaning leading up to yesterday, and then resting. You don’t want to sweep away the good fortune of the new year, so there’s no cleaning today.
It’s also Fat Tuesday, the culmination of Mardi Gras. I understand it gets pretty rowdy down in New Orleans.
Ramadan begins tonight at sundown. I won’t claim to know much about this holiday, but I’m mentioning it because it shows the alignment of traditions from such a wide variety of backgrounds.
Did you know it’s also Fasnacht Day? I bet your calendar does not mark this occasion!
It’s a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. (Dutch comes from “deutsch” the German word for “German”, and has nothing to do with Holland, btw. And since someone usually asks, it’s not the same thing as Amish.)
Just like Fat Tuesday, it’s the grand send-off before the first day of lent. Being much more conservative than our southern friends, we just eat donuts.
Yup. Fried dough.
Supposedly it originated in the desire to rid the pantry of the flour, sugar, butter, and lard that would be restricted during Lent.
Whatever your beliefs and dietary preferences, it’s hard not to note that today is a turning point.
While I will not be eating any Fasnachts myself, I will spend some time considering what I need to let go of in order to move forward into whatever comes next.
What do you have in your pantry that needs to be used up so you can step into the next chapter of your life?
There’s a lot going on today. It’s a new moon, the one that marks the lunar…
This is a very common question from new clients. They really notice the warmth that seeps from my hands during a session.
Short answer? It’s Reiki. Or, more accurately, how many people sense Reiki, a natural healing energy.
I think it’s important to make the distinction because not everyone experiences it this way. Most of us are not (yet) adept at noticing the subtle energies, and some don’t feel anything at all.
That doesn’t mean that nothing is happening- just that’s it’s beneath their sensory capacity. Kinda like how a dog whistle can’t be heard by human ears.
There’s a story about Mrs. Takata, the woman credited with bringing Reiki to the US in the 1940’s, that might amuse. When she began receiving treatments, she supposedly accused the practitioners of having some hidden heating device!
Nope. No tricks up my sleeve.
If you’re not feeling any sensations during a session, don’t worry. You don’t need to feel it; it’s definitely working. You don’t feel prebiotics when you eat them, but the benefits accumulate nonetheless.
Hot hands are a nifty side-effect for sure and I definitely appreciate them in the winter and when menstrual cramps appear, but they aren’t nearly as wonderful as being immersed in healing life-force energy. And that’s what Reiki brings, even if you can’t feel the heat.
This is a very common question from new clients. They really notice the warmth that seeps…
I haven’t been posting very much this winter. At first, I felt the inward draw of the shorter days around the solstice. I didn’t have much to say and leaned deeply into introspection.
As the days began to lengthen in January, I still was quiet. Incubating something, but still, not much to say about it.
Then, this happened:
Nine inches of heavy, wet snow. We’re still dealing with the aftermath two weeks later; heaps of plowed snow at every intersection and covering many parking spots.
It’s been disruptive to say the least. We’ve had a few warmer afternoons when the piles softened and then refroze overnight, now icy and slippery instead of lumpy and surmountable.
Even Phil, the oracle groundhog has acknowledged that we have a long way to go until spring arrives.
And now, we have yet another string of days that are brutally cold.
I’ve met my match. While I might feel invigorated walking in twenty degree weather, I’ve learned that my line is drawn when we dip into the single digits. And certainly negative 13 (cuz the crazy wind) is not conducive to a healthful stroll around the block.
A good part of my “therapy”, both physical and mental/emotional, relies on daily walks outside, preferably amongst the trees instead of cars. But this is just simply not available to me currently.
It’s a bummer, but I can pivot. Part of the reason I invest so heavily in my daily therapy is so that I have reserves for when I need it. Also, so I can access my intuition about when I need to pivot.
This weather is a good reminder that I can’t control everything. Actually, I can’t control most things! All I can do is the best I can with what I’ve got to work with. And today, that’s going to be indoors despite a desire to get some fresh air and sunshine.
This was a long way of saying, if you’ve been dealt less than ideal circumstances, you can fight against it, give up entirely and go back to bed, or roll with it. Take a moment to truly assess your resources and challenges before falling into default patterns. Learning to roll with it can yield amazing, unforeseen results.
If a door is closed to you, you can try to ram it down. But I’ve learned (the hard way!) that exploring options and seeking an open window often leads to fortuitous events.
When I let go of the plan my mind has made and choose to go with the flow, that’s when miracles happen.
And I am most ready for a miracle today!
I bet you are too.
I haven’t been posting very much this winter. At first, I felt the inward draw of…
It’s a particularly tough winter here in Philly. We’re hobbled by mounds of now-filthy snow and bitter cold temperatures.
And… have you noticed how the days are getting longer, bit by bit? That it’s not dark at 5pm anymore?
Winter isn’t over yet, but we’re at the halfway point between the solstice and the equinox.
Today we mark the ancient Celtic holiday Imbolc. It’s a time to begin preparation for the spring. It isn’t here yet, but it’s coming.
Our modern day, commercialized equivalent? Groundhog Day.
I have a suspicion that Punxsutawney Phil, the famous rodent, will foresee six more weeks of winter. Yes, it’s just silly pageantry, but underneath we can find pagan roots celebrating the turning of the wheel of the year.
However long the fierce cold and frozen slush endures, we can celebrate the return of the light and trust that this too shall pass. And while we wait, it’s a good time to start dreaming of the seeds we wish to plant when the thaw eventually arrives.
Spring is coming.
P.S. The groundhog’s shadow has been seen, confirming my prediction. Don’t put away your winter gear just yet!
It’s a particularly tough winter here in Philly. We’re hobbled by mounds of now-filthy snow and…
Yesterday I lost hot water.
(Isn’t it amazing that such a thing as hot, running water is even possible? It’s easy to forget what a blessing this truly is. Until it disappears, that is. Then it becomes very apparent!)
Before that happened, my busy day got rearranged, leaving me with a few spare hours in the afternoon. Curiously, I had a nudge to shower and wash my hair. Weird. I usually shower before bed and wasn’t planning on messing my masses of hair, but whatever. I’ve learned to listen to the nudge.
As luck would have it, I was in the shower, longer than normal as hair washing is a bit of an ordeal when you have lots of it, and the water began to cool.
I was in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing to notice that there was a problem.
Coincidentally (ha! I don’t believe in coincidence), a part that was needed for my refrigerator shelf that had collapsed earlier in the week (was this all part of the plan? 🤔) just arrived and my landlord was sending over the handy man to replace it shortly.
We chatted about the water and he turned up the temperature on the heater. This made no sense to me- clearly the heater is defective, it didn’t just turn itself down mysteriously. But these are the steps you need to go through as a renter.
Unsurprisingly, there was no change. But since I got my report in when I did and got myself showered in advance, there is no actual problem. Just a repair that needs to happen.
And that’s scheduled for today, most likely when I’m at work, meaning minimal disruption for me.
This story doesn’t really merit telling as nothing really happened. And, for me, that’s generally how it goes. When I follow my guidance, there are no big dramas to report. Things don’t always go as planned, but they work out one way or another, without a big production.
So next time you have an urge to do something out of the ordinary that might not make sense, consider what future inconveniences you might be avoiding.
The trick is in slowing down and paying attention so the messages can get through the mental clutter. If you like hot showers, maybe it’s time to start your intuition training!
Reiki can help calm the monkey mind and connect you to that inner voice. If you don’t have the pleasure of living near Philly, there are always remote sessions, which are an amazing way to get synched up with your inner wisdom.
I’ve compiled all the intuition chronicles into one place for your convenience. They are not linear, so I’d suggest letting your inner compass guide you to the article that is most aligned with your current needs.
Intuition Chronicles: Start Small
Intuition Chronicles: Heron, Duck, Turtle 🙂
Intuition Chronicles: Awaken Inner Guidance
Intuition Chronicles: A Dream Directive
Intuition Chronicles: The Basic Skills
Intuition Chronicles: Using Reiki to Connect
Intuition Chronicles: Start with the Basics
Intuition Chronicles: The Cell Phone Edition
Intuition Chronicles: Reiki Can Help
Intuition Chronicles: The Rearview Mirror
Yesterday I lost hot water. (Isn’t it amazing that such a thing as hot, running water…
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