But if you have a hard time sitting still or quieting your thoughts (like I still sometimes do, even after over 35 years of meditation) – try listening to a guided meditation before you begin. My Meditation for Clarity & Guidanceis perfect to help you access the right mindset for a productive journaling session. You can listen to it for free here. Because the art is based on photographs of real women, many of the eyes are illuminated to glow with the mystical qualities of that goddess and to imply the eternal light shining from within. I’m an avid journaler (and have been for over 35 years). To this day, I’m in awe of the incredible growth, clarity, and insight that can come from this simple practice. A conversation overheard between strangers delivers a life-altering personal message to a bystander

I love to do a short meditation before a journaling practice, because it helps me get grounded, quiet my mind, and re-focus on my intention for my journaling session.Have you done or said something for which you need to make amends? Have you disregarded a boundary or broken a promise? Guilt can make you aware of potential ways you have given injury and show you how to What type of courage is called for today? Only you know, and only you have the power to choose your path. Know that it takes just as much strength and bravery to love and be vulnerable as it does to confront a personal challenge or physical obstacle. So call on your strength and stand your ground . . . or consciously Find a way to reach a neutral state of mind – I like to start with a simple prayer or meditation. I love the Serenity Prayer and 5 minutes of counting my breaths, but you can find what works for you.

If the Dogs Come Circling Round Essential meaning: divine protection, a sense of safety despite chaos, loyal people in your life, staying true to your values Sometimes our lives are suction-cupped to the ends of our noses, and we can’t see beyond ourselves. This happens to everyone once in a while; we fall into an automatic response to life and react from a learned, conditioned place rather than one of awareness. Being in reactivity keeps us repeating old patterns. Conversely, the avoidance of our triggers could keep us in our comfort zone, policing our attempts at new things.

When you open your connection to the Universe, anything becomes possible.

If you want a simple journaling practice you can easily fit into your life right now , try starting with a simple gratitude journal – writing down what you’re grateful for and why each week. When you start to shift your focus toward these things, you start to notice little miracles often begin happening. Each of her friends shared what was really going on in their life. They went beyond the fluffy small talk and barbed gossip that can happen when people get together. Most important and meaningful to everyone was the intimate, meaningful, real and raw conversation about stuff that matters. And the chatty ones were not the only ones to do the talking. The other cool thing? Acquaintances left the party as friends. Now that is something to talk about! Award-winning artist Joel Nakamura is known for his unique style: a blend of folk art and sophisticated iconography rendered in a neo-primitive technique. He is chosen for many of his commissions for his knowledge of tribal art, mythology, and for his ability to convey stories and information in an intricate and engaging manner.