The Third Eye Chakra The third eye chakra is also called the ajna chakra, meaning “perceiving” or “command.” It plays a role in helping you develop your inner and outer vision, your intuition – that inner voice that quietly advises you – and other...
The Sacral Chakra The sacral chakra is the second energy center in the body, closely related to the root chakra. Its location is two fingers below the navel, essentially where the reproductive organs reside. This chakra also governs other organs such as the kidneys,...
Introducing a Mandala for Peace The other day I had the pleasure of working with a group of 9 kiddos, aged 10 – 14 to delve into the “spiritual domain”. It was “Domain Day” at the school where I work. We spent the morning exploring qigong...
Drawing Meditation: rectangles, lines and diagonals Meditation doesn’t always have to be about sitting. In fact, another types of meditation you can do is a drawing meditation. Awhile back, I did another type of drawing meditation with circles, teardrops and...
https://youtu.be/aAYy4W8rM94 Goals vs. Intentions I originally published this post two years ago (has it been two years already?). Since then, I’ve had a number of folks ask about the difference between goals and intentions. As I write, I’ve printed my new...
Music that moves the soul Think about when you watch a movie. Suspenseful music makes you anticipate a dramatic scene. There is all kinds of music in the world. Some of it is loud and noisy. Some of it is distinctly rhythmic. It has the power to create mood. Upbeat...
Lots of Haikus to Inspire You Every so often, I compile posts of haikus because they resonate. After writing “20 Haikus to Inspire You,” I thought I’d start a little tradition of sharing haiku posts every so often. I continue to write daily haikus to...
Ted Videos That Stoke Mindfulness and Meditative Qualities I am continuing to learn lots about meditation and what it does to the brain (like how it helps to keep it young!) and thought I would compile some pretty incredible TED videos about mindfulness and...
Mandala Meditation & Thoughts on Success I have come to believe that success is not a straight road. Sometimes meditating with a mandala can help with that, but more on that in a minute. It’s more like something that goes up a hill, has switchbacks, moments...
