Thursday night December 8th we gathered in Sedona to honor my mother, Freda Morris Belden. I kept the event casual and simple because that is how she would have wanted it to be. Twelve people came and shared their stories, songs and poems about Freda. Many people who could not attend sent emails to share [...]
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Here are the 5 points of the Self-Love Star. 1. SELF-WORTH- Fill your own cup first. When you have a full cup you can be generous with others. Ask: Do I value my needs? Do I prioritize ”me” time? 2. SELF-NURTURING- Nourish yourself. Ask: How do I love myself today? 3. SELF-EMPATHY- Have compassion for yourself. [...]
Read MoreHo’ oponopono is a practice from the Huna tradition of Hawaii. Essentially, it means to make things right with your ancestors and the other people with whom you have relationships. The original purpose of Ho’oponopono was to correct the wrongs that had occurred in one’s life including: Hala- to miss the thing aimed for, or [...]
Read MoreTantra is about living in the present moment. Past and future only exist in the mind. Being present is our natural state of awareness. As babies we know the beauty of being in the freshness of each new moment. Yet, pretty early in life our parents and our culture do their best to get us [...]
Read MoreEye Gazing and Communion Warmth shining on my face My heart flowing into yours Connection grows You seeing me Like honey, so sweet Diving deeper into a dark pool Still, calm and familiar A homecoming I see you Like honey, so sweet Energy grows and flows Expands and melts all boundaries Tears, smiles, tears and [...]
Read MoreTantra says, “Yes! To what is. Yes, to this moment. Yes, to being you, as you are, now.” When you surrender into this moment and allow everything to be as it is, you become aware that all is one. You’re in the flow, neither resisting what is or grasping after something other than what is, [...]
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