Pathways to Healing

I'm really starting to appreciate this time of year I love, Autumn, but I'm beginning to see why my mom loved Spring so much... all new life, new beginnings and beauty unfolding. And one of her favorite flowers she waited for in the Spring was the Lady Slipper Orchid found in the woods behind the house. And now I see why, besides its beauty, as I looked into the spiritual meaning of this flower recently...... Lady Slipper helps a person integrate their spiritual purpose within the confines of their daily work. It helps you find a safe place to regain your composure, your strength and inspiration, to hear the murmuring of your heart, your inner callings, despite the external noise and internalized messages from the world around. It helps calm sensitivity, counter anxiety and depression. It supports allowing yourself to both follow the dictates of your heart with keeping body and soul intact. To bring your fullest self to whatever you do, you are guided by this plant to walk the path with spiritual purpose and integrity. ~ Sheryl Karas, Mama Love Organics #soulflower #flowerpower #thanksmom #authenticity #endangeredspecies #lovefromadistance

New crystal finds at Flicker today! #kyanite #healerite #tourmalinatedquartz

"...peace is your home. Integrity is the way to it. And everything you long for will meet you there." ~ Martha Beck #pathtotrueself #integrity #lovethisbook #thewayofintegrity

Love and light to all on Mother's day And to those sending love and light to their moms in Spirit #happymothersday #missingyoumom #peacefulprayers #alwayswithme

Today's snow in Buffalo is so fitting as we emerge into Taurus energy. For me it's a reminder to slow down after the movement of Aries. I did enjoy the burst of energy Aries brought, but I'm ready to ground again and feel into the soft blanket of snow covering the Earth

trying to~pretense~efforting How many times lately have we lost the present moment and got caught up in trying too hard, striving for perfection? I know I have... In Jin Shin Jyutsu Pretense is an attitude (a fixed emotional response), a result of disharmony. It is connected to the little finger and the energy of the heart and small intestines.... This two step sequence can help harmonize Pretense: Hold your little finger for at least two minutes Hold the same side ring finger for at least two minutes Or to keep it simple, only hold your little finger Hold either left or right, whichever side you are drawn to, or both. It's okay to be yourself

Gratitude A call to return kindness ~ Soften for others and yourself ~ Blessings are all around you Happy Thanksgiving

Jin Shin Jyutsu can be offered at a distance Two ways of offering: just receive ~ a mutual time is set up and I send the healing as if you were here on the massage table. participate ~ stay on the phone and hold the corresponding fingers of the safety energy locks as I move through the flows.... I have received Jin Shin Jyutsu at a distance from classmates and colleagues and found both ways to be effective and deeply received. I am offering a 30 minute session for $30.00. A one time offer to try it out. More information can be found on my website pathwaystohealing.abmp.com

Eagle Poem BY JOY HARJO To pray you open your whole self... To sky, to earth, to sun, to moon To one whole voice that is you. And know there is more That you can’t see, can’t hear; Can’t know except in moments Steadily growing, and in languages That aren’t always sound but other Circles of motion. Like eagle that Sunday morning Over Salt River. Circled in blue sky In wind, swept our hearts clean With sacred wings. We see you, see ourselves and know That we must take the utmost care And kindness in all things. Breathe in, knowing we are made of All this, and breathe, knowing We are truly blessed because we Were born, and die soon within a True circle of motion, Like eagle rounding out the morning Inside us. We pray that it will be done In beauty. In beauty.

Savoring moments Moments that take you deep within the present moment are so precious and healing. Moments that command your attention bringing stillness yet movement. Creating a shift in your awareness of the life we are living. A connection and weaving of our energies.... I treasured a few of these moments today... In pranyama practice in yoga I was able to go deeper with my breath finding stillness, yet tracing the gentle breath throughout my body. My mind not focused on anything but that moment with my breath, within myself. How powerful our breath is in bringing tranquility. A glance into the mirror I see my mother in me...a pause, recognition, and a small wave of emotion. A moment of connection and honor. Surrender to and savor these moments that bring peace into your life. Choose to make room for these small treasures throughout your day and take in what your soul is communicating to you

"Just for today, I will not worry" Hold your thumb (Jin Shin Jyutsu) Breathe deeply into your abdomen... Return to the present moment