Feeling bogged down with the weight of world affairs? Is it daunting for you to celebrate the holidays while many people and their loved ones are sick or fearful during the current health crisis? Well you’re not alone. And I want you to know that it’s possible to feel drained and exhausted, and then access deep joy for our abundance...gratitude for the struggle and the flow. It’s still possible to find joy, even in the midst of difficulty. Access that deep emotion that stirs inside …
Create your own Kind of Holiday and Go with the Flow
Do the holidays bring you a wee bit of anxiety? Do you try to control every element of the holidays, then feel stressed when things don’t go your way? Are you overwhelmed by all the expectations of you during the holidays (gifts, cooking, etc.)? You are not alone and you’re in the right place! The holidays can take you back into old patterns from the past. There are many rituals and events that we participate in year in, and year out; without giving it much thought. We do this thing …
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Enter the Holiday Season with a Mindset of Forgiveness
Does unresolved conflict rise up when you see old friends and family during the holidays? Do you wish you could redo scenarios in the past to create more harmony in your life and relationships? You are not alone and you’re in the right place! The holidays evoke emotions and memories from the past. Some of these memories are positive, but many people experience negative memories that make them anxious and stressed out. As we prepare to enter the holiday season, let’s focus on …
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Make Things Happen by Aligning your Mind & Heart
Do you feel like you have obstacles when you try to make things happen? Do you feel like there’s a disconnect somewhere? You are not alone and you’re in the right place! There’s a saying that a friend of mine used to say: “I feel like I’m trying to push a delicate butterfly through peanut butter.” Can you relate to that? But often, the obstacles we THINK are in our way, are from the past, and aren’t even relevant any more. We call those old dwellers on the threshold because they hold …
Join me in a Compassion Meditation so you can Deeply Connect with Others
Do you wish you could be more compassionate with others? Do you wish other people acted more compassionately toward you? Do you yearn for better health and well-being? You’re in the right place! Did you know that living a compassionate life might make you healthier and live longer? Stanford University studied the health and longevity of people who say they’re happy. The studies show that when Standford split the happy subjects into indulgent vs. giving happy folks, the …
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Love Can Be Your State of Being
Are you often seeking love and approval? Do you wish you had more love in your life? You are not alone! Love is the most powerful emotion a human being can experience. Yet, if you ask 10 people what love is, you will get 10 different answers. And that’s okay! For the purposes of our meditation exercise in Accessing the State of Love, let’s explore love a little deeper. There are many types of emotions in which we express love: the religious love of God, romantic love, family …
Join me in my favorite deep breathing technique…
Do you find yourself sighing and yawning often as you try to catch your breath? Do you usually breathe shallowly? Are you usually holding your stomach muscles in tightly, keeping your breath in your chest? You are not alone! Sadly, our culture still often rewards people for stifling strong emotions, and being “strong.” Females are sometimes expected to rein in anger so they don’t seem "bossy." Personally, calling me bossy is a compliment! Males are often exhorted not to cry. And we …
Don’t Let Your Fears Stop You From Living Life
Do you live your life in fear? Do you often fixate on “what-if’s” and worry in fear about them, even if they’re not real? Does fear get in the way of you doing things you want to do? You are not alone! Let’s talk about fear: Fear can feel so real and legitimate. And at times, it is real. But we tend to go into unrelated fear during times of uncertainty and instability. Fear of the unknown can seem very real. It is so important to be able to differentiate if fear is real, or …
More Peace on Purpose
Blog VV 10/06/20 Do you thrive in conflict and seem to often attract it into your life? Do you feel like crawling into bed and hiding out because the world has changed and you’re full of fear? Do you wish you had more peace and tranquility in your life? You are not alone! Many people are paralyzed in fear with health concerns, political uncertainty and civil unrest. Conflict and chaos are filling people with anxiety now, more than ever as the number of people seeking …
Meditation is Good for Brain Health
Blog VV 9/29/2020 Meditation is Good for Brain Health Do you have trouble focusing on work or projects, and diving into tasks that you need to accomplish? Is it difficult for you to get into a project and be totally focused, then stay there? Do you frequently struggle with concentration? Are you easily distracted? Squirrel! You are not alone! Over 9.8 million Americans have a form of diagnosed attention deficit issues, including over 6 million children. Many of …
