The other day at yoga, we did a little humming exercise. It was such a lovely exercise that I’ve used over the years to reduce anxiety and it always brings me to a state of calm.

It got me thinking about how such a simple exercise can bring so much peace and calm so quickly. In the past I was a huge anxiety sufferer and have used many techniques in order to help me. And I figured; it it brings me a lot of calm then it might be helpful to others who haven’t experienced this before. So below I will explain to you how to do this little technique and also the benefits you will receive from doing it.

To start…

After eight months of deep self discovery, healing and expansion and a crap load of homework(!!), I am proud to have been initiated as a Reiki Master Teacher (in the Usui Reiki lineage)! 💓 The journey wasn’t easy or straight forward but it has certainly has expanded my knowledge of Reiki, healing and self.

The journey to becoming a Reiki Master Teacher

The journey to Reiki Master teacher looks something like this. You undertake three levels of courses before getting to the Master level of training. Each level builds on the previous level.

At the end of each level, you are attuned to the Reiki energy for where you are at. My Reiki mentor, Julie described an attunement as turning the dial on a radio station so that you are fine tuned in to that frequency. I love that analogy!

The end of the year is a really powerful time to pause & reflect on the year. It’s an opportunity to both honour your progress and release what no longer serves you.

Reflection is two-fold..

The first part is acknowledging and celebrating how far you have come.... And that may look really different for everybody.

Some people may be proud of major achievements, while others might simply be relieved they made it through. Whatever your experience, it's important that you don't compare yourself to anyone else, and focus on your unique journey. Take a few moments to celebrate you………

🎄 The festive season comes with a whirlwind of energy that can feel overwhelming, especially for empaths. Navigating the chaos of Christmas can be challenging, but setting healthy boundaries can make all the difference.

One of the most important boundaries you can establish is learning to say no to events that bring you unnecessary stress. Decline gracefully when possible—and do so without guilt.

If you find yourself needing to participate in events that may be stressful or don’t align with your values, here are some strategies to help you stay grounded and balanced:

When things happen in life, it can be difficult to embrace the concept of gratitude. It can be difficult to find the things that truly fill your heart. But they are there. They are always there. It’s a matter of re-training your habits, and therefore brain, to gain acceptance of your life as it is right now and seeing the good. You need to ask yourself, how do you want to live your life? Glass half-full or glass half-empty? It is up to you to turn yourself around.