Natural State of Being

The heart chakra is also called Anahata, meaning "unhurt, unstruck, and unbeaten" in Sanskrit. When your heart chakra is in balance, you are connected with your sense of empathy, love, and forgiveness. You open yourself to the world with love, but you know when to close or limit your energy. You are mindful of what has hurt, stuck, and beaten you, and you cleanse yourself of it. You have lowered the boundaries in your mind and soul. You choose how you react to and process pain. You are in control of your suffering. The color of the heart chakra is green, reflecting the life-force of nature. All things may be healed, understood, and regrown. You are ever-flowing, ever-changing.  Anahata is the center of love, both for oneself and the world. Living in love will bring inner peace. Center The heart chakra is at the center of your seven chakras, with three below and three above. It is located in the center of your chest, and relates physically to the breasts, lungs, heart, thymus ...

Winter stretches on as we enter the final quarter of the moon's wane.  The new moon will rise in exactly one week - next Thursday (February 11th) - so now is the ideal moment to reflect upon how the lunar cycle has gone thus far. Now is the time for observation, cleansing, and release. Sit in stillness with yourself. This month is all about love, turning inwards for fulfillment, and finding subtle ways to appreciate life. Following Moon Cycles There are many reasons to follow the moon and be mindful of her rhythm. Not only does the pull of the moon draw the ocean waves in with her force, but the lunar cycles have long guided harvest and yearly rituals for indigenous peoples. The movements of earthly beings occur under the watchful eye of the ever-changing moon.  The power of the moon has long been linked to womanhood. Many cultures reference the moon as a grandmother or goddess. The cycle of menstruation (called Moontime by some indigenous groups) is believed to be a sign of t...

Some days I feel the time slipping away from me, and wonder how I managed to get absolutely nothing done.  Days like these are risky, and sometimes lead to getting stuck in a rut of non-doing, so recently I have begun manifesting as a way of staying in line with my goals. What is "manifestation"? Manifestation as a practice is about willing what you desire into existence.  Historical mention of manifestation can be found within ancient Buddhist and Christian texts, most notably in the Buddha's words:     "All that we are is a result of what we have  thought." The practice of manifestation has an uncertain origination story, leading some to suspect that knowledge of its power is engrained in the subconscious of the human mind.  Perhaps we have always known to some extent that we mold our own reality.  In concept, those who practice manifestation believe that by focusing your energy and attention on a goal, you will reach that goal more easily. Unfortuna...