Are You Influenced By Someone Else’s Energy?
Interesting question, isn’t it? Can it happen? Could you be adversely affected? Yes you can. Let me explain… Thoughts are electric, feelings are magnetic. The energy field that surrounds the human body is an electromagnetic field charged by thoughts and emotions. This electromagnetic field is called the aura. Each of us has an aura. Each aura has its own unique vibration based on the quality of thoughts and emotions. If a person is predominately happy, their aura will have a tone or vibration of cheerful...
read moreDo you use the power of your breath?
I spent last weekend attending a breath work seminar. When I told my husband, he asked, puzzled, “Why? Don’t you already know how to breathe?” Actually yes, I’ve studied — and I’ve taught — breathing techniques for years. But for most, the answer is no. Most people are shallow breathers. We don’t take a full breath… we breathe into the chest… not into the belly. And 30% of the population breathes backwards. Who knew you could breathe backwards? During the first morning...
read moreHow Can You Help Haiti?
The daily news is still reporting stories from Haiti of death, destruction and extensive suffering. Although there have been valiant attempts to bring desperately needed medical aid, food and supplies, it’s still not enough. To make matters worse, powerful aftershocks have created fear and devastation. Many of my clients have said “I’ve donated money” … or … “I’ve participated in fund raising events but it’s not enough. The need is so great, is there anything else I can do to...
read moreAre Ghosts From The Past Poisoning Your Todays and Tomorrows?
Recently, I came across a parable about two Zen monks, Tanzan and Ekido, traveling on foot down a muddy road. Approaching a small village, they see a beautiful young woman struggling to keep her silk kimono from being ruined by the deep mud. In a gesture of kindness, Tanzan at once picks her up and carries her across the road. Much later that night, after walking many hours in silence, Ekido can stand it no more and challenges Tanzan saying “We monks don’t go near women, especially young, beautiful women. It’s...
read moreRobbie Houcek’s Journey Reflections
Now that 2009 has come to a close and 2010 looms ahead with bright promise, you may feel moved to include ritual in your planning process. A ritual, or a ceremony, is a series of symbolic acts performed with regard to a specific intention or outcome. Ritual is often associated with religion, but in fact, many of us engage in daily rituals. Although unconscious, they are still deeply woven into the fabric of our lives, like your morning shower, Starbucks before work or pizza every Friday night. A ritual performed with specific intent...
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