Spring’s First Sign: A Promise of Renewal After the Storm

New life emerging from the storm's aftermath. A reminder that hope always returns.

Five months ago, Hurricane Helene swept through our lives, leaving behind a path of destruction I never imagined witnessing firsthand. Our home was spared, but our connection to the outside world was severed–our bridge washed away, the road destroyed. For two and a half months, an ATV was our only means of access, a stark…

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The Difference Between Self-hypnosis and Meditation

As a hypnotist, I am often asked what is the difference between Self-hypnosis and Meditation. My response is while they share similarities, such as inducing a relaxed state and focusing the mind, they have different purposes and approaches. Both are powerful tools for transformation and some people, such as myself, combine them for deeper healing…

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Reiki for Balance & Self-healing

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Are you frustrated with feeling stressed, exhausted or strung out? Perhaps feeling you are barely able to cope with life challenges? Is your recovery from an illness or surgery happening at a snail’s pace? Are you functioning in fight/flight on a daily basis? If so, it’s time for Reiki for balance and self-healing. Reiki is…

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Subconscious Mind Programming to Create Lasting Change

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Subconscious mind programming to create lasting change is your most powerful ally. It doesn’t know the difference between what’s real and what’s imagined.It accepts everything you think and feel as true. It’s most receptive to programming just before falling asleep and immediately upon waking, when your brain naturally enters the relaxed, hypnotic alpha-theta state. The…

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Lasting Change through Your Subconscious Mind Using Hypnosis

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Have you reached a point where you are sick and tired of not making lasting change in your life? Have you lost weight to only put it back on? Or stopped smoking to only begin again? Perhaps you’re stuck in the same patterns that create havoc in your relationships? It was Albert Einstein that said,…

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Anti-Stress Abdominal Breathing

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When did anxiety become more the norm and calmness become happenstance? Just about everyone I come across these days are on anxiety medicine. That is not to say they should not be. We are fortunate to have medicine that can help. But I found they never even tried alternative coping skills such as anti-stress adominal…

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20 Gems for a Sparkling 2024, A Guide to Raise Your Vibe

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1. Decide your own truth. If the belief you are adhering to does not bring joy, peace, harmony & love, put it aside and choose another. 2. Have a playful spirit; even in your daily responsibilities. Not only will you feel better but so will those around you. 3. Be at peace. Surrender to your…

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The Divine Spark within Each One of Us

Divine Spark

As the holiday lights provide sparks of joy this time of year, I am reminded of the divine spark within each one of us – no exception. I wonder how we can more readily remember this glowing light within, long after the holiday lights are put away. How can we ignite more brightly our own…

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Can You Be Hypnotized?

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Can you be hypnotized? Simply put, yes you can! Contrary to what you may believe. I hear quite often from others that they don’t believe they can be hypnotized. This usually comes from a misconception of what hypnosis actually is. Hypnosis is not a foreign experience, it’s a very natural way of being. In fact,…

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Relaxation Technique to Reduce Stress

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Allow me to share with you a simple relaxation technique to reduce stress which has scientifcally been proven to reduce stress on a physical, mental and emotional level – Progressive Muscle Relaxation. By going through groups of muscles in turn, tensing them for a few seconds and very gradually releasing the tension, deeper than normal…

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