New Beginnings
We’ve now lived in Gaithersburg, MD for six weeks. Partly, I’ve been feeling like I’m on an extended vacation from my home in Ohio. Part of me has been wondering when we’re going home. But not in a sad way. I love this house. There’s plenty of room for our family. It’s very nice to […]
You Spin Me Right Round, Baby, Right Round
Every time, yep. Mercury Retrograde becomes the antagonist of my life, whether I try to avoid it (ha!), ignore it (impossible!), deny it (so delusional), or fight it (futile). And yet, it seems to land me facing the right direction, after sending …
In My Face
A most amazing chain of events happened to me lately, starting with last week. It’s so filled with “coincidences” that I had to blog about it, just to process and actually make the list that’s blowing my mind.As they say, “There are no coincidences.” A…
Home for a Landing
Our new home
I’m writing to you now from our new home in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I just reread my previous post, where I was in a state of limbo, waiting for something solid to happen. Well, happily, it finally did. My husband did get that job offer…
Driving with my head out the window
Ace VenturaThese past few weeks have been weird. As I sat here composing my post, I thought of a few metaphors for how I’ve been feeling.One is the moment when Alice steps into the looking glass, yet isn’t quite across yet. She is simultaneously in bot…
I want to try Reiki, but I’m afraid it won’t work. What should I do?
Q: I want to try Reiki, but I’m afraid it won’t work. What should I do? A: Try it. There are many ways that Reiki can help you, and it won’t ever cause harm. You have nothing to lose by … Continue reading →
Summer Madness
This is my children’s second week of summer break from school. None of them are going to summer camp, so they are home with me. It’s also the week of the Summer Solstice, Super Moon, and the start of Mercury Retrograde. I knew that my schedule wou…
Practical Meditation…Not
One of the things I love most about Reiki, and most intuitive skills, is that they can be learned easily. Some methods seem deliberately complicated, with structure and ritual injected to help a person feel secure (“Just tell me what to DO”). But I lik…
Immortal, but not Infallible
A week ago I got sick with a virus. While this isn’t a big deal for most people, especially given that there are lots and lots of illnesses going around, and the weather has been cold for the season (Spring IS supposed to be here, right?), it’s a big d…
Do I need Reiki Insurance?
Q: I was told that I need Reiki Liability Insurance. But, Reiki is beautiful, healing, and all good, right? So why would I need Reiki Insurance? A: Yes, Reiki is good, helpful, healing, and all of those wonderful and beneficial … Continue reading →