Lucia's Luminous Adventures

ways to support our selves holistically from radiation exposure

2011-03-19T13:52:00.005-07:00

I am posting this letter I received from my dear friend, wise woman Kathleen Bowman, along with a link to a message from the Hathors as channeled by Tom Kenyon, with his commentary.

From Kathleen Bowman on March 18, 2011:

"I am sending this to all my friends on the coastal areas that may begin to experience some radiation fall-out as soon as today. Whether or not you have been working with the Hathor material or not, this offers a simple, and self sustainable process to engage that will only increase your capacity for holding health or healing. Whatever your perception of this material might be, you may want to lay that aside in favor of healing in these times and as the Hathors have pointed out this is only the beginning of the need to know ways in which to hold our consciousness such that we are the highest possible vibration for ourselves and those around us.

Also in Gabriel Cousens Book Conscious Eating he has a chapter (pg 595) on How Diet can protect you from the Dangers of Radioactive Radiation. On pg. 596 he discusses the dangers of "low-level over a long period of time causes the most radiation damage to the cellular structures." And I suspect this is what we are going to be facing particularly on the West coast. For those of you who have friends and family along the coast and in Hawaii, this is very useful information. Fundamentally what Dr. Cousens is suggesting is eat low on the food chain...plants that you can wash and that have the greatest capacity for holding the antioxidant structures....and eating them raw is strongly advised. The principle of selective uptake gives us specific ways to minimize the dangerous effects of radiation exposure. If you want more information on how the minerals in your body will use the principles of selective uptake, I recommend you read the book, it is a gold (good mineral, for uptake :)) mine of information. A chief Radiologist from Johns Hopkins University reported that one milligram of iodine for children, and five milligrams for adults per day would reduce the amount of radioactive iodine accumulated in the thyroid by 80%.
Now since we cannot absorb minerals (meaning they will not be bio-available) that are larger than angstrom size, I strongly recommend going to "Mother Earth " minerals and getting that angstrom sized iodine(iron, potassium or any other mineral). Another resource would be the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center (Dr. Cousens source). Just be sure you are getting it in a form that is actually bio available. Kelp tablets or kelp granules are also recommended as they will also allow the body to opt for that iodine uptake.
Other high sources of iodine are Swiss chard, turnip greens and wild garlic and onions, watercress, squash mustard greens spinach, asparagus, kale, citrus watermelon and pineapple. Paying attention to the fact that too much iodine can overstimulate the thyroid. So really tap into the source, the quality and the amount. Children will need smaller amounts more frequently. You want to make sure your pets are receiving some of this protection also.

Another way of neutralizing radioactive buildup is chelation. Some good ways to chelate is to ingest "sodium alginate" it will pull radiation out of the bones without interfering with the calcium uptake...this is high in kelp family foods. Kelp granules, dulse, arame, wakame, kombu and hijiki. Beets are a great liver and blood detoxifier and will help protect the nervous system. And beets are high in iron wihich protects agains absorption of plutonium. An angstrom iron from Mother Earth minerals will also be useful. Bee Pollen is one of the best pro-active life forces of the planet and if you have no issues with bee's(allergies), and are not opposed to using their pollen, it is a good source of strengthening during these times. Spirulina, is a must at this time...Chlorella is a good cell protector. Just some thoughts and suggestions. I am sure some of you receiving this also have information that can be added, and it feels like now is the time for us to come together and share whatever we have been guided to learn and use to bring our consciousness, and our bodies into an alignment with the events. of change.

There is so much more information however, it feels like this is a lot and will begin the process of SELF CARE during these changing times. It is an exciting time to be alive and the strongest protection we all have is our CONNECTED HEARTS.

Sending love and Blessings, to all my friends and all the people of Japan, NZ , Libya, and around the world who are currently IN THE MOVEMENT of our shifts. Right now they are "taking it on the chin, for ALL of US"!
Kathleen

I recommend checking out Tom Kenyon's site for his lengthy article on this!

A Hathor Planetary Message Through Tom Kenyon

Medicines of Light:

Protection and Healing from Radiation Poisoning, Neurotoxins, Bacteria and Viruses.

Reiki Man interviews Lucia Maya about Deeksha, the Oneness Blessing

2010-11-10T14:20:00.000-07:00

Zelie Duvauchelle sings Amazing Grace

2010-09-26T20:48:00.001-07:00

Zelie brings us grace and blessings with her voice: Amazing Grace!

Nayana - Eye Deeksha with Sri Bhagavan

2010-05-28T16:08:00.002-07:00

this is a beautiful video with about one minute of Eye Deeksha with Bhagavan...enjoy!

2010-05-19T14:30:00.006-07:00

We had an amazing Day of Deeksha on Sunday! Mukthi Deeksha (blessing of liberation) followed by 64 Deeksha process - 8 rounds of 8 Oneness Blessings - wow! it was beautiful, amazing energy... Here's the group before we began the 64 Deekshas:

and here's Eve, our cat, after....kind of how we all felt, I think.

Hopi Elders message for 2010

2010-05-03T14:38:00.002-07:00

I've read this many places and it always inspires me and brings me to a new level of awareness...

A Message from the Hopi Elders for 2010

You have been telling people this is the Eleventh Hour.
Now you must go back and tell the people that this is THE Hour.
Here are the things that must be considered:
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your garden.
It is time to speak your Truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader.

This could be a good time!

There is a river flowing now very fast.
It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid.
They will try to hold on to the shore.
They will feel like they are being torn apart, and they will suffer greatly.

Know the river has its destination.

The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off toward the middle of
the river, keep your eyes open, and our heads above the water.

See who is here with you and celebrate.

At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all
ourselves! For the moment we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.

The time of the lonely wolf is over.
Gather yourselves!

Banish the word struggle from your attitude and vocabulary.

All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.

We are the ones we have been waiting for.

The Elders
Oraibi, Arizona
Hopi Nation

Kundalini experiences

2010-04-21T16:57:00.003-07:00

Here is some helpful advice from Michael Milner, one of the Oneness Trainers in Florida concerning kundalini experiences and how to help move the energy through the physical body and energy bodies:

"Lee Sanella M.D., one of the pioneers of the Spiritual Emergency Network, in his book "The Kundalini Experience" explains a number of experiences he had helping people integrate kundalini awakenings. Bottom line, he found that the kundalini energy after reaching the top of the head needs to ground back down through the body (usually down the front of the body). When it reaches back down from the crown to the heart, that's when the heart flowers according to OU teaching. When it reaches the lower belly (tantien or hara), virtually all side effects of kundalini vanish. When it reconnects with the root chakra, the serpent has completed a full circle like the ouroboros, the snake swallowing its tail, in a feedback loop, very powerful, very balanced! Taoists call this the microcosmic orbit. It keeps the kundalini circulating continuously in a full circle through all the chakras simultaneously, hence the person remains fully functional on every level of their humanity and fully grounded.

In Indian yogic traditions the kundalini is often raised up to 6th & 7th chakras and left there or somewhere above the crown chakra. This tends to leave people drooling & unable to function, with shakes, headaches, eye pain, sleep disorders, sexual disfunction, etc. Lying in shavasan will allow the energy to ground & integrate, but most Westerners do not take the 20 minutes or so required for that to be effective. In the book Vara Deeksha Mala (published by OU), Amma teaches a meditative counterpart to Chakra Dhyana called Parvathi Padma Dhyana meant to be practiced after Chakra Dhyana (for instructions see http://www.onenessmovementflorida.org/ParvathiPadmaDhyana.htm ).

Another alternative is the So-Ham mantra meditation taught occasionally by the guides at Oneness University (and taught by Yogananda & Muktananda and many other gurus). Inhale on "So" seeing the golden kundalini energy flowing up from root to crown, hold your breath briefly while you see the energy fountaining out the top of your head mingling with the Cosmic Prana, then exhale on "Ham" as it pours back down over the whole body, FEEL it coursing down through every part of your body body filling it with golden energy. Eventually, So and Ham, inhale & exhale, may merge into OM, breath ceases, and one enters the breathless state of Nirvikalpa Samadhi.

OR Taoist breathing (this has been my life-long sadhana): Tongue curled, tip touching the center of the hard palate in the roof of the mouth. Inhale feeling the energy flow up the spine through the top of the head, exhale feeling it flow down the front of the body to the lower belly (tantien = sea of elixir). I have practiced & taught this for about 40 years to many people having difficulties with kundalini, and like Dr. Sanella, I have discovered it really works to bring balance & eliminate kundalini side effects. It leads ultimately to a state in which it is entirely possible to stay in nirvikalpa samādhi and yet be fully functional in this world. This condition is known as sahājā nirvikalpa samādhi or sahājā samādhi. According to Ramana Maharshi, "Remaining in the primal, pure natural state without effort is sahaja nirvikalpa samadhi". Taoists call it "wu wei", the natural human state, which means "not doing" or spontaneous effortless
action, naturally doing the right thing at the right time without thought or effort.

One last thing, the nausea issue: When Kundalini energy is flooding the 3rd chakra people often feel nausea. 3rd chakra involves power & control. They feel this energy out of control and it is probably activating some blocks or charges in the 3rd chakra area. If they think "something is wrong, this needs to be fixed" & resist or struggle with it, nausea often results. If they are encouraged that nothing is wrong or needs fixing, let it be, just relax, stop fighting it, let it happen, breathe, feel it, embrace it & experience the charge (energy) without resistance, it transforms almost instantly from nausea to pure blissful energy. It's sort of like going on a roller coaster. When you go over the top, rushes hit your tummy. Resist it and you may throw up. Surrender & you experience joyful euphoria"

Oneness Blessing Events in Tucson

2010-04-21T16:34:00.006-07:00

new Oneness Blessing Givers 3/10

2010-04-21T16:30:00.001-07:00

presence and awareness

2010-04-21T16:19:00.002-07:00

this is from Kip Mazuy from New Zealand.....he writes on presence and awareness.

I find it very helpful, as this process is not always an easy one, or all joyful... but if you are reading this, you are on your soul's journey, and even if we wanted to, once we become more conscious, we can't stop! So these words of wisdom have been soothing to my soul. enjoy.

"It is often said
that if you are present
then you are blissful.

But that is not the full truth.

If you are present
yes, most likely at first
there will be bliss,
there will be peace.

But if you remain present,
if you remain surrendered to
this moment and aware,
then awareness expands,
the Shakti expands.

It starts to push out
everything that is incongruent
with bliss.

It widens your energy channels
so that even more energy
can move through.

And the experience
cannot really be called bliss.

It is excruciating.

Not in a sense of pain
but intensity.

The ego wants it to stop
because it is pushing your awareness
beyond the boundaries of ego,
beyond what is comfortable.

And so the conflict between the ego
and the shakti creates intensity.

Like trying to stick your head
out of the window of a jet
going the speed of sound.

Many people learn
that if they surrender a little,
then they get blissful
and then they can contract back into ego.

A little expansion
a little contraction.

Nothing wrong with this.

But the longer you can
remain in the expansion,
the more expansion increases.

And this expansion
burns away the separateness.

Burns away
that which separates you
from unconditional peace and bliss.

The action of identification,
the core stress of
'me' and 'mine'
that separates you from life
gets burned away in this shakti
until you realize
that this fiery consciousness
is what you are.

And that is freedom.

I say this because many people
reach a certain intensity of awareness
and then back off.

Because they heard a teacher
say that if they are present
they will be blissful.

And so they were present
but instead of bliss
there was this intensity
so they think something must be wrong.

But there is nothing wrong.
That is the process.

What is happening
here and now
is exactly as it is supposed to be.

Being present
does not guarantee
a certain experience.

But it is the doorway
to unconditional peace and bliss.
And you feel that opening immediately.

Blessings,

Kip"

sharing oneness

2009-09-30T20:02:00.002-07:00

We are here on Moloka'i, Hawai'i, really slowing down after being here for 2 weeks now! We've had our first 2 conference calls with the Oneness Blessing by intent and LOVED sharing the Blessing with those of you on the calls... we plan to continue to offer Deeksha by phone when we return to Tucson, with details still to come. Of course, we will also continue to open our home every Wednesday for our Oneness Blessing gathering!

Denise suggested tonight that the participants (you!) could journal and share some of your experiences with the Blessing, and this is a perfect place to do that. You can add comments that we can all read using this as a forum. Please share images, visions, insights, revelations, any thoughts that help us to connect and induct each other into our shared experiences...

comments, please...

2009-07-05T17:47:00.002-07:00

I started this blog so that I could share some of the practices I have been lucky enough to have been given or discovered, which enhance my life, and to share some of the wonderful things that come my way... and I also wanted a format where I could receive comments and feedback from you, my friends and community, about what you are excited about, what you've tried (here and elsewhere) that you love and have made your life easier, richer, more filled with grace...

So after each posting there is a "comment" link, where you can comment on the article, or share your experiences about Reiki, the Oneness Blessing, essential oils, life coaching, holistic health, etc... that are relevant.

Thanks for reading - I have lots more coming soon!

Nourishing Herbal Infusions

2009-06-21T12:24:00.003-07:00

Zelie and I have been making and drinking herbal infusions for about 5 or 6 years now, and have felt healthier, with greater energy and fewer illnesses during these years than before, better digestion, and I feel my hormones have come into balance. Susun Weed has inspired me with her herbal wisdom - through her many books (the New Menopausal Years is a great one) and her huge website. There is a great deal more info there about the specific minerals and nutrients in these herbal infusions - too much for me to list here...

Herbal infusions take a bit of work, but once you get in the habit, it's pretty easy... we buy herbs in bulk through Mountain Rose Herbs, a great resource for high quality, organic herbs and oils. To begin, you need a couple of 2 quart glass (mason) jars with lids (hardware store is a likely place), and we like to rotate through each of these 4 dried herbs: nettles, comfrey leaf, (we add peppermint to these 2 for better taste), oatstraw and red clover blossom. I buy a pound of each at a time, and that lasts 2 of us for months, drinking at least 2 cups each per day.

Boil a full kettle of water and place about an ounce of one of the herbs in the 2 qt jar, (about 1 - 2 cups of dried plant, depending on the fluffiness of it). Then pour the boiling water in the jar til it's full, stirring the herbs in, and cover. It need to infuse for 4- 8 hours. Easy to do this at bedtime, and then in the morning it's time to strain the plant material out, leaving you with about 8 cups of delicious herbal infusion to drink - you can add honey, or heat it if you like, but we drink it cold, first thing in the morning and then again later in the day...

It's easiest to have 2 jars, so when you strain it, you can do it directly into the other 2 qt jar. A good tea strainer that fits into the mouth of the jar makes the process a lot easier also, but isn't necessary.

This is an inexpensive, empowering way to take care of your body and create health and harmony for yourself! In these times of great change, with our "health care system" not truly about health for the most part, it is more important than ever to find ways to take responsibility for our own health and wellness, strengthen and nourish our bodies, and prevent illness... Enjoy!

Here is a bit from an interview with Susun Weed:
Q. What is a nourishing herbal infusion? Is it a kind of herbal tea?
A. A tea is a small amount of herb brewed for a short time. An infusion is a very large
amount of herb brewed for a long time. Herbal teas are lovely, but don't aid longevity or build health. Herbal infusions are powerhouses of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other phytonutrients like polyphenols and phytoestrogens. Because they are so concentrated in nutrition, nourishing herbal infusions can literally rebuild the body.

Nettle rebuilds the adrenals and restores energy.

Oatstraw rebuilds the nerves and blood vessels as well as giving sexual energy a boost.

Red clover rebuilds the immune system, helping to prevent cancer and chronic inflammation.

Comfrey leaf rebuilds the digestive system, the skin, and the connective tissue, restoring flexible health throughout the body.

Ho'oponopono with Dr Ihaleakala Hew Len

2009-05-25T09:19:00.006-07:00

This story is about Dr Ihaleakala Hew Len and some extraordinary experiences he's had using ho'oponopono - an ancient Hawaiian practice which means to clean or clear, to make right, and be aligned. He uses a modern, simplified version of this practice which I have found to be incredibly helpful.

For facilitated, in-depth work with ho'oponopono, I highly recommend Zelie Kuliaikanu'u Duvauchelle. Her sessions are unique, extremely powerful and transformative. She does sessions in Tucson, and also on Moloka'i, Hawaii, as well as from a distance, working by phone.

HO'OPONOPONO
by Joe Vitale

"Two years ago, I heard about a therapist in Hawaii who cured a
complete ward of criminally insane patients--without ever seeing any
of them. The psychologist would study an inmate's chart and then look
within himself to see how he created that person's illness. As he
improved himself, the patient improved.

"When I first heard this story, I thought it was an urban legend. How
could anyone heal anyone else by healing himself? How could even the
best self-improvement master cure the criminally insane? It didn't
make any sense. It wasn't logical, so I dismissed the story.
"However, I heard it again a year later. I heard that the therapist
had used a Hawaiian healing process called ho 'oponopono. I had never
heard of it, yet I couldn't let it leave my mind. If the story was at
all true, I had to know more. I had always understood "total
responsibility" to mean that I am responsible for what I think and do.
Beyond that, it's out of my hands. I think that most people think of total
responsibility that way. We're responsible for what we do, not what
anyone else does--but that's wrong.

"The Hawaiian therapist who healed those mentally ill people would
teach me an advanced new perspective about total responsibility. His
name is Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len. We probably spent an hour talking on
our first phone call. I asked him to tell me the complete story of his
work as a therapist.

He explained that he worked at Hawaii State Hospital for four years.
That ward where they kept the criminally insane was dangerous.
Psychologists quit on a monthly basis. The staff called in sick a lot
or simply quit. People would walk through that ward with their backs
against the wall, afraid of being attacked by patients. It was not a
pleasant place to live, work, or visit.

"Dr. Len told me that he never saw patients. He agreed to have an
office and to review their files. While he looked at those files, he
would work on himself. As he worked on himself, patients began to heal.

"'After a few months, patients that had to be shackled were being
allowed to walk freely,' he told me. 'Others who had to be heavily
medicated were getting off their medications. And those who had no
chance of ever being released were being freed.' I was in awe.'Not
only that,' he went on, 'but the staff began to enjoy coming to work.
Absenteeism and turnover disappeared. We ended up with more staff than
we needed because patients were being released, and all the staff was
showing up to work. Today, that ward is closed.'

"This is where I had to ask the million dollar question: 'What were
you doing within yourself that caused those people to change?'
"'I was simply healing the part of me that created them,' he said. I
didn't understand. Dr. Len explained that total responsibility for
your life means that everything in your life- simply because it is in
your life--is your responsibility. In a literal sense the entire world
is your creation.

"Whew. This is tough to swallow. Being responsible for what I say or
do is one thing. Being responsible for what everyone in my life says
or does is quite another. Yet, the truth is this: if you take complete
responsibility for your life, then everything you see, hear, taste,
touch, or in any way experience is your responsibility because it is
in your life. This means that terrorist activity, the president, the
economy or anything you experience and don't like--is up for you to
heal. They don't exist, in a manner of speaking, except as projections
from inside you. The problem isn't with them, it's with you, and to
change them, you have to change you.

"I know this is tough to grasp, let alone accept or actually live.
Blame is far easier than total responsibility, but as I spoke with Dr.
Len, I began to realize that healing for him and in ho 'oponopono
means loving yourself.
"If you want to improve your life, you have to heal your life. If you
want to cure anyone, even a mentally ill criminal you do it by healing
you.

"I asked Dr. Len how he went about healing himself. What was he doing,
exactly, when he looked at those patients' files?

"'I just kept saying, 'I'm sorry' and 'I love you' over and over again,'
he explained.

"That's it?
"That's it.
"Turns out that loving yourself is the greatest way to improve
yourself, and as you improve yourself, you improve your world.

"Let me give you a quick example of how this works: one day, someone
sent me an email that upset me. In the past I would have handled it by
working on my emotional hot buttons or by trying to reason with the
person who sent the nasty message.
"This time, I decided to try Dr. Len's method. I kept silently saying,
'I'm sorry' and 'I love you,' I didn't say it to anyone in particular.
I was simply evoking the spirit of love to heal within me what was
creating the outer circumstance.

"Within an hour I got an e-mail from the same person. He apologized
for his previous message. Keep in mind that I didn't take any outward
action to get that apology. I didn't even write him back. Yet, by
saying 'I love you,' I somehow healed within me what was creating him.

"I later attended a ho 'oponopono workshop run by Dr. Len. He's now 70
years old, considered a grandfatherly shaman, and is somewhat reclusive.
He praised my book, The Attractor Factor. He told me that as I improve
myself, my book's vibration will raise, and everyone will feel it when
they read it. In short, as I improve, my readers will improve.

"'What about the books that are already sold and out there?' I asked.
"'They aren't out there,' he explained, once again blowing my mind
with his mystic wisdom. 'They are still in you.' In short, there is no
out there. It would take a whole book to explain this advanced
technique with the depth it deserves.

"Suffice It to say that whenever you want to improve anything in your
life, there's only one place to look: inside you. When you look, do it
with love."

Joe Vitale and Dr Ihaleakala Hew Len co-wrote a wonderful book called Zero Limits, which goes into this process in greater depth.

I love you, I'm sorry, Thank you, Please forgive me.

Flowering of the Heart Resources

2009-05-22T11:53:00.003-07:00

As Zelie and I are preparing for our next series of the Flowering of the Heart class this Sunday, I want to list some wonderful resources here. These will be used in our class, and will be useful for anyone interested in doing self-inquiry and self-reflection...

We have been doing The Work, a process from Byron Katie that is very simple, and very profound. It is a way of beginning to really hear our thoughts and judgments that are often playing in our head, and to question the truth and reality of them. This is way to begin doing The Work - we will go into it in much greater depth in the class.

You begin by making a statement, such as "My mother shouldn't be so critical of me", and then asking 4-6 questions:
1.Is that true?
2.Can I absolutely know that it is true? (this one usually shifts my whole thinking of the situation!)
3.How do I feel/react when I have this thought? (do I feel anger, disappointment, do I close myself off, distance myself from the person, etc?)
3a.Can I think of a reason to drop the thought? (don't try to drop it, you really can't)
3b.Can I think of a stress-free reason to keep the thought?
4.How would I feel without this thought - who would I be, if it were not possible to have this thought?

Finally, turn the statement around, finding 2-3 ways that feel as true or truer
example: "my mother should be critical of me" (since she is, and accepting that that's the reality can bring great peace, and it is often serving in some way, even if we don't like it)
"I shouldn't be so critical of my mother" (often, we are judging someone else for what we are doing ourselves)
"I shouldn't be so critical of me" (we are often actually judging ourselves much more than anyone 'out there' could possibly be)

Pay attention to the place where you feel a shift, where you have some insight or release, or feel some peace - then let it go, no need to analyze or intellectualize it, trust the work will unfold in perfect timing...

If you want to watch videos of the process and download forms to do the work with more details, see The Work, Byron Katie's website. One of her books I recommend is "Loving What Is".

Another great resource is James Wanless' Voyager Tarot card site and set of cards. Zelie and I have been using these cards for over 10 years, and they continue to show us new insights and perspectives after all these years. His website has a "card of the day" feature, where you can ask about the energies of the day, or relating to a particular issue, and then click and have a card drawn that has incredible images to work with, as well as an interpretation to read. Even better to have your own set of cards, but this is one easy, free way to have access.

Soon I will post more about ho'oponopono, and Dr Ihaleakala Hew Len's work with a modern adaptation of this ancient Hawaiian process. In the meantime, you can use these phrases anytime you are having a conflict or difficulty with a person, or even a situation or event (work, etc...): "I love you, I'm sorry, Thank you, Please forgive me." Repeat each one 3 times, directing it toward the thought form, or the person. The order of the phrases doesn't matter, nor do you need to feel or believe the statements - simply use these words, and you will see amazing shifts!

looking forward to seeing those of you in the class Sunday! blessings to all...

Bodhisattva Video - laughter to lighten your day

2009-05-14T15:12:00.007-07:00

This is a beautiful video which is great to watch anytime you need to lighten up, remember to not take yourself, or anyone else too seriously... It takes a couple of minutes to get into the heart of it, so have patience - it's worth it! It is called Bodhisattva in Metro and Bodhisattva "refers to a being who has taken the bodhisattva vow, i.e., not to merely follow the path to enlightenment for him or herself but to participate in the world with other beings to achieve enlightenment together."

I'm reminded again of all the blessings in my life - family, health, work I love and wonderful clients to work with, animals, beauty all around me, laughter, and the ability to appreciate it all, which is grace! And the joy I receive from being able to witness others' opening and awakening, in our Deeksha circles, in my Reiki classes, and in everyday interactions with those in my life.

Bodhisattva in Metro

Flowering of the Heart class

2009-05-12T22:13:00.003-07:00

We were both joyful and sad to have the 4th of our first series of our Flowering of the Heart class a little over a week ago - it was wonderful to have such a beautiful group of women join us each week for deep exploration, laughter, meditation, discovery, and more... and we have missed them and our Sunday ritual already! However, we are happy to have another 4 week series starting soon, on May 24, as we continue our deepening process...

Here are the wonderful women who joined us for the first series!

Welcome and Reiki 2 Class photo

2009-05-12T22:01:00.004-07:00

Greetings! Welcome to this new venture/adventure (for me) of blogging!

I have so many ideas, resources and wonderful news that come my way, and this seems the best way to share them with you all...

some Reiki News:

the Reiki II class on May 2, 2009

We had a deep and transformative day of Reiki 2 attunements and practice Saturday, with a wonderful group of students! Several of them were new to me as Reiki students, which was a novel and lovely experience for me, as usually my Level II students have all received their Level I attunements from me.

I am looking forward to teaching a Reiki Master/Teacher training in a few months (September most likely), as I now have several students who have been asking, and are getting ready for this next step of deepening and opening to serve others!

I am also excited about a new offering that is coming soon - Reiki Class for Kids! This will be for parents and children, ages 6 to 15 (more or less...). Please let me know if you are interested in this, and I will do my best to schedule it for as many as possible.

Green Smoothie Recipe

2009-05-12T17:44:00.001-07:00

Many of you have asked us for our recipe for our green smoothie (it is actually more like purple!), which we are addicted to starting our day with!

here it is:
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/2 c. plain nonfat yogurt (different brands make a big difference in taste)
1-2 teaspoons hemp or flaxseed oil
4 tablespoons hemp protein powder
1-2 tablespoons raw cacao (nibs or powder)
2-4 tablespoons green powder (Trader Joe's or ?)
1 tablespoon bee pollen
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 handful goji berries
1 banana (can be frozen and broken into pieces if you want it extra thick)
total ~ 1-2 cups: frozen blueberries, strawberries, mango, raspberries - adjust to your taste
~ 1-2 cups (couple of handfuls) raw greens: kale, collards, chard, romaine, arugula (tastes strong), mustard, etc... mostly you don't taste them once blended! can be one or several types.

Put this all in a blender (helps to have a heavy duty one like VitaMix, but if not, just add slowly) and mix till very well blended/pureed.
Makes ~ 4 glasses - we each drink 2.

Use as many organic ingredients as possible, as you get many more nutrients that way! Many of these ingredients you can find at Trader Joe's, or other local natural food stores, and a few you may need to go online to find. You don't need to use everything, of course, but with all these ingredients, you know you've met many, if not most, of your daily needs. This provides great antioxidant benefits, as well as Omega-3 and 6 essential fatty acids, fiber, protein, amino acids, and so much more!

Enjoy!