The Root Chakra: Basis of Life

Over the next several months, I will be presenting essays on each of the etheric energy centers of the body, called the chakras. Much of the information comes from a comprehensive text, Eastern Body, Western Mind, by Anodea Judith, who practices psychology using the...

Procrastination

Fear is at the basis of procrastination. It is about avoidance. It is about not wanting to put oneself on the line, either for others to see, or as a personal measurement of who we are and how we perform. When we procrastinate, we postpone the inevitable. At some...

Commitment

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word commitment as follows: “a promise to do or give something; a promise to be loyal to someone or something; the attitude of someone who works very hard to do or support something.” Commitment is about giving your...

Usui Holy Fire Reiki

I recently trained in Usui Holy Fire Reiki with the intention of expanding my knowledge of Reiki, as well as discovering more about myself. Usui Holy Fire Reiki is an energy of higher consciousness that has evolved from the continued expansion of Reiki energy....

Obligations

Life is full of obligations. As young children, we are taught to follow traditions, beliefs, and all the family “shoulds” and “oughts” from our elders, as well as those from society in general. They “help” us understand the world...