Crystals are generally very dense and said to hold energy collected over time from the space around them. The color, composition and area of harvesting can also effect it’s metaphysical influence. But no matter what mineral or natural composition it has, crystals really do add beauty, light and support in your sacred space. It’s not…
Category: Ceremony
Ancient Art of Smudging
Ancient Art of Smudging Ceremonial burning of different natural substances has been used for countless centuries around the world. It’s been used by many indigenous peoples of different cultures and religions. Some say smudging comes from early man in caves needing to repel insects, or change the aroma of unbathed bodies. For instance, some herbs and natural leaves have been proven to be very beneficial….
Now that You Have the Meditation Space…?
So you now have a new meditation space set up in your home or office, and are really ready to move forward to commit to that daily sit down when you actually work on that busy mind that keeps you stressed and overworked every day. If you’re uncertain on how to take those next steps,…
Meditation Apps
Some of us have full days, and stressful lifestyles so we can’t always remember to meditate. Here is a solution: smart phone and tablet apps for meditation. Most of these applications have alerts or reminders, and are great choices to use in your meditation space in your home paired with bluetooth speakers. Some have guided…
Way of Tea Meditation
The Japanese tea ceremony began to evolve its own principles (sabi and wabi) that became a large part of the Japanese culture. After waning for some years early on, Zen Buddhism was a primary influence in the development of the Japanese tea ceremony and ultimately a connection to meditation spaces. The first documented evidence of what’s called…
Meditation is Better Then Spinach
When I was a kid I used to watch Popeye, the cartoon. He often ended up with a swami giving him a magic lamp, and some mean giant- Brutus, right? – would attack him, and he’d eat spinach and it would all turn out better because he got strong. Well… let me tell you; Meditation is…
Meditation for Dummies
First – just let me say that no one who is embarking on an effort to meditate and change their life is a dummy. You are a good person who needs to be encouraged by anyone that might help. I’m sure someone has already published a book with this title, but I’m up for the…
Morning Meditation
There is almost nothing better than an early morning meditation (ok, maybe a cup of coffee after). I love to wake up early before the sound of cars and kids begin to echo in the neighborhood. I open the window next to my prayer bench to smell the damp morning air, and allow the song…
Creativity to Benefit
I was born with the gift of creativity, finding a way to share that with others in a way that can bring such benefit is a real blessing. Many people have set the intention to meditate, but most lose sight of that intention in their busy day-to-day world. Without a doubt having a dedicated meditation…
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