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Cleansing Crystals
The subject of cleansing crystals is a common one and in this article I hope to explain to you why it’s important. I will also provide you with quick and easy methods on how to do this. With each new crystal you purchase or acquire, whether it be a tumblestone or a piece of jewellery,…
Grounding Meditation
Reconnect with Mother Nature and feel good about yourself with this grounding meditation. Let Amanda guide you. Below is how I perform my grounding meditation prior to practising Reiki, Chakra Balancing, or Tarot. Grounding yourself means connecting yourself with Mother Earth’s energy and being fully present in the moment. You should not be distracted by…
Meaning of Gratitude
This month I want to explore the meaning of gratitude and it’s not just about saying thank you. I’ve also included some tips on how you can practice gratitude on a daily basis. Gratitude is an emotion and a way of life, not just a thankless word. Up until recently, if someone had asked me…
Faith with Silver Birch
Faith with Silver Birch is a reflection of my struggle with anxiety and where it has led me to today, but who is Silver Birch? I’ve been studying Beverley Anne Freeman’s online psychic course, and lesson 9 was all about Spiritual Healing. It included a detailed transcript from a spirit guide named Silver Birch. Until…
Mindfulness in the environment
Practicing mindfulness in the environment is the latest post in my A to Z of meditation and mindfulness. In all honesty, I was at a loss for choosing something beginning with ‘e’. In this post, I’m going to discuss ways that you can practice mindfulness outside in our wonderful environment. To begin with though, I…
Decatastrophising
Decatastrophising is a technique that I was taught as part of my Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help treat my anxiety. In cognitive therapy, decatastrophizing or decatastrophization is a cognitive restructuring technique to treat cognitive distortions, such as magnification and catastrophizing, commonly seen in psychological disorders like anxiety[1] and psychosis.[2] Wikipedia When I was suffering badly…
