In my last blog, I talked about the power of returning to the body to find where we’re still holding trauma. For me, a spontaneous trigger got me into my body, following the movement of my hands, and led to the release of a big, palpable piece of energy that had been locked inside me […]
If you’re on a path of self-discovery and healing, one of the most profound practices I can recommend is this: the next time you’re triggered — by an emotion, a repeating pattern, a physical sensation, or a story you can’t seem to let go of — pause and ask yourself: “When was the first time I felt this way?” […]
In a world brimming with opinions, it’s easy to mistake open mindedness for simply agreeing with everyone, or worse, having no convictions of your own. But true open mindedness is far more profound and powerful. It’s not about being a blank slate or a nodding dog. It’s about a dynamic engagement with the vast spectrum […]
Do you feel like no matter how much rest you get, you’re still running on empty? If you’re on a spiritual path, doing deep inner work — especially around early childhood, birth imprints, or ancestral healing — it’s not uncommon to find yourself feeling exhausted. Not just physically, but emotionally, energetically, even spiritually worn out. You’re […]
You’ve done the work.You’ve read the books.You’ve sat in meditation.You know you want more for yourself. And yet… the same cycle repeats. You set a goal. You feel excited.And then—bam. You shrink. You sabotage. You feel small and wrong. Shame creeps in like fog. “What is wrong with me?” you ask. Here’s the truth: maybe nothing is wrong […]
Ever wondered why you have a knack for baking, or a fiery passion for justice? Sometimes, the answers lie not just in our own experiences, but in the echoes of generations past. Understanding where your ancestors came from isn’t just about dusty old records; it’s about piecing together the incredible tapestry that led to you. In […]
Start with my feet as though buried in the sand Send my energy deep into the land Gather the heat from the Pachamama’s core Bring her vibration up through my feet, legs and more Feel her in my first chakra, my grounding root force Pull her up through my second, my power house source Empathically […]
In Modern Western Chakra theory the chakra system is represented by 7 energy centres, 7 states of consciousness from the primal to the universal and seven stages of evolution. Collectively they are known as the Rainbow bridge, not just a place for pets who die but a metaphysical bridge between matter and consciousness. Shamanically it […]
I wrote this poem 22 years ago! It is a good reminder. Love holds me like the sun melting all the hard edges filling me the radiant feminine glowing from within allowing the lightness of my being to bubble forth like shooting stars of energy popping in spectacular displays of luminescent colours No agenda no […]
23/12/20 Krippa-Hum – I give what I receive in grace – I give of myself with a generous spirit When I give kindness Kindness finds me When I give from my sacred heart That joy returns to me When I am compassionate to others Compassion embraces me When I breathe with patience Calmness fills my […]
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