Posts Tagged "learning"
The Power of Our Thoughts
(Image by audfriday13 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) I’m sure you’ve probably heard about the power of positive thoughts and how they can attract the things we wish for in our lives. It definitely seems like a great idea to turn our thoughts into motivators and harness them as good energy to fuel our days. But it can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when the weather is gray or things are not going our way. What can we do when we are are going through these times and it’s hard to see the brighter side of things? A daily meditation ritual has been show to focus our minds and soothe our souls. Try these beginner meditation tips. The more regular that...
Read MoreLearning Reiki, a Journey in a Life!
My Reiki journey started in 2003 when Chrystalla Chew from the Amethyst Reiki Centre approached me and introduced me to Reiki. Right away, I knew it was a modality, a technique, a philosophy that would be part of my life forever. After having experienced the Reiki energy at one of the clinics owned by the Amethyst Reiki Centre, I felt the impact of the Reiki energy in my body. A Reiki session brought me into a deep relaxation that balanced the flow of energy in my entire body. After two weeks, I decided to take to next class available taught by John and Chrystalla Chew. The level 1 taught during a weekend was very intensive and an amazing experience. I became my first...
Read MoreGifts of Life
(Image: Heart Shaped Plumeria Flowers by Witthaya Phonsawat / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) Confession: I’ve never given blood before. In fact, I’m quite squeamish when it came to these sort of things (which is ironic if you know me and my interests). I’ve wanted to give blood, love the idea of sharing a precious resource, giving myself literally and helping others in life and death situations. Because when you think about it, it always is life and death when it comes to blood. But the thought of it has always made me feel faint and slightly nauseated. I had blood drawn once for medical testing and I hated the whole experience. It made me feel weak, weird, swooning. I...
Read MoreSource Centre Book Club
I love books. I always have. Books have always been a sort of lifeline for me. As a child, they allowed me an escape into different worlds and experiences; at times, they articulated how I felt but couldn’t express; and they taught me much about people and the world around me. Over the years, my relationship with books has ebbed and flowed but has remained strong. Now, books are less an escape and more a solace, and a source of wisdom and inspiration. They are a bridge that connects me to people and stories from centuries past and far off places. They are both treasure and comfort. And, in my mind, a lasting investment whatever the circumstance! No matter how broke...
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