An amazing Vietnamese Buddhist monk, Thich Nat Hahn, recently died at age 95 on January 22nd. He walked with compassion for all of life. His recent death really struck my heart – to not only know we lost such a compassionate legend, but that he taught others that compassion to animals was a big part of spiritual life. Thây was …
Forest Bathing
A forest bathing trip involves visiting a forest for relaxation and recreation while breathing in volatile substances, called phytoncides (wood essential oils), which are antimicrobial volatile organic compounds derived from trees, such as a-pinene and limonene. Incorporating forest bathing trips into a good lifestyle was first proposed in 1982 by the Forest Agency of Japan. It has now become a …
Meditation/Angelic and Chakra Healing
This meditation totally resonates with me, I use it nightly and it is a great relaxer for 30 minutes! It is a visualization taking you on a journey with Angelic healing, through the stars to a Crystal healing bed. There you lay and go through each chakra and illuminate each chakra. Ending with a release from the Angels back into …