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Meditating with Archangel Raphael

Who is Archangel Raphael? Archangel Raphael, just like Archangel Michael is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, The New Testament and the Qur’an. Archangel Raphael’s name means “God Heals”. He is considered the Physician of the heavens. Call upon Archangel Raphael for matters regarding your health; physical, mental and above all spiritual. He is the Archangel […]

Feng Shui Book Review

Yin Feng Shui: A Gentle, Stress-Free Guide to Harmonizing Your Home By Tess Whitehurst This book was a quick read. It is full of easy to apply Feng Shui advice. This was my first attempt at Feng Shui and I absolutely loved the tips provided in this book. Considering I am a Reiki practitioner (energy […]

Feng Shui Maps…

The Bagua Chart… I have been quite eager to learn more about Feng Shui. I was looking for a visual reference to guide me to identify the different areas of my home and how to apply Feng Shui to them to increase the positive flow of energy. I came across the Bagua Chart… The Bagua […]

Meditating with Archangel Gabriel…

Who is Archangel Gabriel? Just like Archangel Raphael and Archangel Michael, Archangel Gabriel is mentioned in many religious scripts; The Hebrew Bible, The New Testament, The Book of Mormon and the Qur’an. Archangel Gabriel is known as the messenger of the heavens. Call upon Archangel Gabriel for matters regarding clarity, communication, emotional and spiritual development. […]

Lemongrass Essential Oil…

Lemongrass is original from Asia. It has been used for centuries; for cooking, as a medicinal herb, in perfumes and aromatherapy. It is a good source of folic acid and several minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, etc. But what makes Lemongrass so special? Lemongrass has some amazing properties! It is analgesic, anti microbial, anti […]

Lavender Essential Oil…

Lavender is definitely one of my all time favorite essential oils. The scent is soothing and definitely relaxing. I use lavender in my oil burners and to make my homemade soaps. The scent is amazing! But what makes lavender so special? Lavender as a plant had its origins in the Mediterranean, but it is grown […]

Homemade: Laundry Detergent…

All natural laundry detergent… ~Ingredients: to make a batch of 16 oz (16 or more loads of laundry) 8 oz. of baking soda: natural cleaning agent 2 oz. of Epsom salt: natural fabric softener and it balances the energy in fabric (even fabric carries energy…this is the Reiki Master in me) 1/2 of grated soap […]

Meditating with Archangel Michael

Who is Archangel Michael? When it comes to Angels, Archangel Michael is very special to me. He is the Archangel that represents protection. Interestingly there are references to this Archangel in the Hebrew Bible, The New Testament and the Qur’an. Call upon Archangel Michael for guidance when in need of protection for yourself, your loved […]

Meditation 101…

Greetings! I will admit I am a newbie when it comes to meditation, but I can assure you the benefits are amazing. Personally, I much rather have shorter moments of meditation, than sit there for hours. Each person will discover what works best, in my case a 15 to 30 minute meditation will balance and […]

Homemade household cleaners

Homemade household cleaners… I have recently spent some time online trying to find to most natural and basic recipes for me to make my own natural cleaning products. I found quite a few different recipe versions for glass cleaners, laundry detergent, scrub paste, substitute for dryer sheets, etc. In the end I created my own version […]