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Embracing Change
While grieving change is normal, as my Borg friends would say, "resistance is futile." Accepting change is essential for maintaining inner peace.
Sauces, Silver Linings, and the Practice of Gratitude
When your world seems to be spiraling, it is difficult to see the silver linings in the clouds. That is why I like to practice every day, making a gratitude list. It could be in a fancy journal you keep or just a mental note before falling asleep. Gratitude practiced becomes like the small stabilizing muscles you feel after almost falling—you don’t know they are there until you need them.
Flowing with the river of emotions . . .
The river—the magic of the river in red rock country—honestly, nothing could be better except for the fact that I had managed to sit through my frustration and let it move through me. I imagined the river clearing away the debris of my emotional upset, gratefully accepting the peace flowing in through the river’s current.
Chaos, Control & Compassion
On days like these, it becomes apparent that we are not in control.
To sleep or not to sleep . . . that is the question
The term “sleep” is associated with both Yoga Nidra (meaning "Yogic Sleep) and hypnosis. However, this "sleep" is not the type you experience at night. Instead, it is a form of deep physical relaxation with mental awareness still present.
It’s the little things . . .
Life becomes richer and more meaningful when we learn to cherish not just the peaks, but the entire journey, including the valleys and the plateaus.
Embracing the Present: The Key to Inner Peace and Joy
The reality is that we make life harder on ourselves than necessary. What we seek, we already contain. Inner peace, joy, and bliss are our true essence; the task is to drop what is obscuring it.
We Are Peace
We already possess the peace we seek, so there is no need to work on being peaceful.
In Gratitude
Who could have guessed that the misfortune of hurting my back would turn into a great opportunity?
The Practice of Surrender
Whoever comes to my workshop is meant to be there, guided by a force larger than myself.
In Support of Dandelions
Sometimes it is helpful to take a step back and look at the situation from a higher perspective.
The Power of Suggestion
What if we used this susceptibility to suggestions as a force for self improvement? This is exactly what Hypnotic Programming does, it uses our ability to take in suggestions and manifest the changes we desire.
Discovering the Obvious
This made me wonder, what else am I blind to in my life? I work hard practicing awareness, observing my thoughts, and being present but it is clear to me now, no matter how observant, thoughtful, or aware I think I am, there are definitely some blind spots.
Welcome Spring!
Both Yoga Nidra and Hypnotherapy leave you feeling refreshed and restored to your innate wholeness.
What is hypnosis?
People often think the hypnotist has some power to control people’s minds without consent. This is completely false. The truth is the participants have to be willing.
Coming into Balance
Balance is not a static state, sometimes to find balance you have to go to the extremes to get a sense of where you need to be. This dance of balance between ease and effort, requires attention and awareness. The more you dance, the easier it is to find the sweet spot.
Are you Type A or B?
The human need to categorize and make sense of the world is the driver of many studies, conversations and therapy sessions. We seem to have a need to make sense of the world, creating convoluted interpretations and expressions that help us feel safe, connected, and in control. Then I stumbled upon this Rumi quote, Rumi was a solid Type B for sure.
Forgive, Forget, Let Go
Life is a journey with many side trips. The trick is to keep moving forward, pick up where you left off. Sometimes you need to forge a new trail or retrace your steps if you get lost. To help lighten the load for your journey, forgive what needs to be forgiven, forget what needs to be forgotten, and let go of what needs to be let go.
Happy New Year!
It is not too late to make your plan for 2024. Needing more time to yourself? A quiet moment to reflect? Come to Yoga Nidra this Wednesday, January 3rd at 7 pm MST where we will use the power of relaxation and our higher mind to reflect and reset our intentions for 2024.