Yesterday I took the day off and enjoyed some time with my family at the Mentor Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve and Beach on Lake Erie, Ohio. Even on a Sunday I had a full day of work scheduled, but I decided to take my husband’s offer and go with him and Savannah for a [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Gems in the Sand
Posted in Natural Bath & Body Care, Relaxation, crystals, giving and receiving, hidden gifts, nature, self-care, taking care of you on August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Comforting Others When Change Occurs
Posted in Relaxation, bodywork, massage, self-care on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We often console ourselves with touch. We hug someone who is crying, a mother offers gentle touch to a hurt child, and we almost always reach for the spot on our body that we just injured. Touch is comfort, it makes pain feel better whether it is emotional or physical in nature. In times of [...]
Creating Needle Felted Mandalas-New Workshops!
Posted in creativity, fiber arts on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What is a Mandala? Mandalas originated as spiritual symbols in Eastern religions. They are a circular design containing geometric shapes and designs, as well as images symbolizing the universe, totality and wholeness.
Mandalas can be used as a tool for self-discovery and healing, and as a form of self-expression and reflection.
What is Needle Felting? Needle Felting [...]
Crystal Therapy: Comfort for Times of Change
Posted in crystals, self-care, stress management, stress relief, taking care of you, tagged comfort, crystals, healing, stress relief on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Webster says comfort is: “A state of quiet enjoyment; freedom from pain, want, or anxiety”. What is not to love about a peaceful, painless, anxiety-free state of mind (body and soul)? But…who has comfort in these challenging times?? Our world is in crisis. The environment is in shambles, countries are battling, our economy is dismal. [...]
