June 2011
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 Little Mermaid Statue- Copenhagen
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Featured Quote
"I dove, and a pair of invisible arms simply appeared, unstinting arms, like the musculature of grace suddenly revealing itself. They caught me after I hit the water, bearing me not to the surface but to the bottom, and only then pulling me up." — Sue Monk Kidd (The Mermaid Chair) |
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Featured VideoThe captivating voice of Deva Premal (with beautiful footage of whales, dolphins,and a whirling dervish) singing the most chanted Buddhist Prayer- |
A June Recipe
for a Daily Healing Practice
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1 Candle Flame
10 Deep Breaths 1 Meaningful Reading 10 Minutes of Silence 1 Gratitude Prayer 1 Cup of Tea |
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...and one final touch----
a mantra or intention
to absorb throughout the day.
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One of my favorites:
"I let go of struggle -
and feel the light inside of me "
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Featured Article
Spirituality and Health offers
"Fifty Ways to Nourish Your Soul"
-A compilation from their readers of their
favorite ways to feed their spirit.
Here is an excerpt:
16. Stand soul to soul with nature
I try to find time every day to walk barefoot on the earth, even if it's just standing outside my door in the rain for a moment. I focus on the skin of my feet touching the skin of the earth -- my body connecting with the body of the earth, allowing energy to flow back and forth between us. I used to think the sense of peace I experience was a gift from the earth to me, but I've heard (through the "souls" of my feet, of course!) that it's a gift we give each other -- that my mindful presence and bare feet are a healing gift to the earth as her grounding presence is a gift to me.
-- Patti Rieser, North Carolina
24. Pin-up pictures
On the back of our bedroom door I've collected a little rogues' gallery of mugshots of friends who have died, old pals whom I still love, who look at me as knowledgeably and encouragingly as they ever did, quietly urging me to die wisely. I feel connected still -- and hope somehow I am.
-- Bill Cleary, Vermont
31. Read what matters
I choose my reading carefully. I choose what will open my heart and open my mind -- developments in science, the spirituality of many religions, health, nature, and philosophy. I read poetry, essays, and stories that open my eyes to wisdom and experience. If I can read on a garden bench in good weather or with a cup of tea beside a wide window in winter, then my soul is nourished indeed.
-- Bobbie Silk, Illinois
32. Feast on soul food
I spent years trying to feel better by using food. I have learned, instead of overeating, to feed my soul. I've created a CD of my favorite feel-good music to listen to when my spirit is in need. Taking a walk by the lake or in the woods fills me up. So does working in my garden or giving someone I love a phone call or email. By the way, I have lost over 40 pounds and kept it off for two years!
-- Teri Wiest
43. Take advice from a holy man
Something I heard from an old Dakota Sioux holy man: Take a moment to relax after a busy day. Find a nice quiet place, close your eyes, and imagine a warm white light of God shining on you from the heavens. That will chase all negative thoughts and replace them with comfort, peace, and joy.
-- J.C. Pratt, Canada
45. Look in the eyes of love
A friend designed and gave me a beautiful framed mirror only big enough for me to see my eyes. Each morning before I dress I look in the mirror and say an affirmation for the day, and every time I pass a window or mirror I meditate on the affirmation and know that God loves me.
-- Toni Hill, Pennsylvania
Featured Audio
Newly Released CD--written by Maureen Minnehan Jones with audio recorded by Glenda Cedarleaf
Maureen is an RN and guided imagery practioner who recently released a book "Wisdom to Wellness".
In her book, she outlines specific emotional challenges and and their correlation to specific diseases and chronic illnesses.
As a companion to her book, Maureen has written several powerful imagery scripts that focus on how to energetically release blocks to healing.
Her CD features several powerful clearing exercises.
I especially love her chakra clearing exercise. Here is a 5 minute excerpt:
In her book, she outlines specific emotional challenges and and their correlation to specific diseases and chronic illnesses.
As a companion to her book, Maureen has written several powerful imagery scripts that focus on how to energetically release blocks to healing.
Her CD features several powerful clearing exercises.
I especially love her chakra clearing exercise. Here is a 5 minute excerpt:
To learn more about the book and the CD --
please visit: www.maureenminnehanjones. com
IF you are local--You can also purchase the CD through me.
please visit: www.maureenminnehanjones. com
IF you are local--You can also purchase the CD through me.
Wishing you a June filled with warmth,
wisdom and wildly fun summer days!
