It’s easy to be peaceful and compassionate when life is going well, but when trouble comes, healing can be hard to find. Last week, I experienced what every animal lover fears – the death of a pet. I adopted Skip at the age of 10 and we spent the next 7 years enjoying life together. […]
The Shelter Animal Reiki Association or SARA, is an organization that I’m proud to be a member. SARA is a non-profit organization that works to ensure better healing practices for shelter and sanctuary animals. How do they do this? By bringing Reiki to the shelter animals and volunteers. Two women, Kathleen Prasad and Leah D’Ambrosio, […]
There’s a language beyond words. It’s a language of the heart that shows us how to live a life of lasting happiness. Animals understand this language. If you have ever owned a pet, you already know how much fun and affection they bring. But did you know that dogs in particular can reduce stress, anxiety […]
If I asked you about your favorite way to de-stress, you might answer that you relax with yoga, mediation, painting, reading, or spending time with friends – including furry friends. Research shows that people who have animals and love animals tend to be happier and less stressed in their lives. Just the act of petting […]
It’s easy to be peaceful and compassionate when life is going well, but when trouble comes, healing can be hard to find. Last week, I experienced what every animal lover fears – the death of a pet. I adopted Skip at the age of 10 and we spent the next 7 years enjoying life together. […]
Animals are our road map home. So what does that mean? Simply that they are showing us the way to our True Self – our inner light. They do this by reflecting back the behaviors that we need to let go of or by showing us how to live our life on purpose. Human and […]
I recently read an article about your ability to elevate the world by focusing on your own happiness. In my twenty plus years of exploring the world of energy, I’ve realized that the most powerful way I can help others is to help myself. That’s where the system of Reiki comes in. It is through […]
You’ve probably heard or been told, “You can’t see the forest for the trees.” Usually people are telling us that we are caught up in the details and not seeing the big picture, but there may be more to it. The trees may be hiding their secret of survival in the forest. If humans seek […]
Do you feel like your pet is a member of the family? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many people feel this way, but not many people realize that our animal companions actually know more about us than we know about ourselves. Science is teaching us that everything is energy. Everything includes our bodies, […]
Sometimes the only way I can help animals is to help their people. Many times, the behavior problems that people are experiencing with their pets stem from something going on in the owner’s life. The animal is simply reflecting a behavior or lesson for the owner. By learning to mindfully connect with our pets, lives […]