I am OBSESSED with Himalayan Rock Salt lamps. I have 10 of them living in my house right now (and the number will grow I'm sure). I can't help myself. They are so amazing for body, mind and spirit. Not only are these luminescent treasures beautiful with a soft and soothing glow, they are good for well-being, health and very beneficial in energy work and ritual.

Blue Kyanite: Dreams, Truth & Clarity

Posted By Ara on Dec 22, 2015

Kyanite is a very powerful and high vibration stone which never needs to be cleaned (in the moonlight, smudged) as it does not hold onto negativity. It is excellent to work with during meditations, for attunement and is a very powerful transmitter. Kyanite is a stone of deep truth. It works with the inner authentic being that we truly are and brings it to the surface.

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Yule: Death & Rebirth

Posted By Ara on Dec 21, 2015

There is a deeply rooted magic that calls to me at this time of the year as the Earth below sleeps. It summons the bones within me to acknowledge the darkness, the shadows of the year past and the ties of the spiritual that sing through the ether with guidance and wisdom song.

Cosmic Alchemy

Posted By Ara on Dec 13, 2015

I am crawling out of this skin. I'm certain it doesn't belong to me anymore, or if it ever did. Lifetimes of baggage are falling away from me like rusted leaves from autumn trees Towards the uncertain forest floor below. They were once a vibrant tapestry among the skyline, now they are an unrecognizable husk.

The Yoga Meltdown

Posted By Ara on Dec 04, 2015

It happened out of nowhere, the overwhelming feeling of being punched in the chest. Knocked the wind right out of me. And then the tears came. I had a yoga meltdown. I had been wandering around Facebook, minding my own business when BAM! I got hit out of nowhere.

The Power of Choice

Posted By Ara on Dec 02, 2015

As humans, we are powerful beyond measure. We have within us the ability to create and impact the world around us profoundly. We have the power to change anything that we set our minds to. We are so powerful we are given in every moment a choice in how we feel, what we think, and what we believe. Everything is within the realm of our control.

When You Come Undone

Posted By Ara on Nov 24, 2015

I don't feel very together. Usually leading up to a Full Moon I am ignited. I have none of the super energetic spark that normally fuels me. The creative urges and brilliant insight that usually burns seems to be replaced with a fire of a different kind, a consuming flame that rises in gnawing uncertainty.

 

Playing House

Posted By Ara on Nov 17, 2015

I never played house when I was little. I was too busy running around in a little cape trying to save the world in the forest behind my house emulating a cross between Robin Hood, She-Ra and an Earth Priestess. I was obsessed with swing sets and canoes. I had no fear of the unknown, the dark or what was hiding around the next corner. I wanted adventure in the wild unknown.

 

When You Are Lost

Posted By Ara on Nov 09, 2015

When we are children, our parents tell us that if we ever find ourselves lost we should be still and stay in the same place. They say to call for them, make some noise, ask for help and to make sure you're visible so we are easier to find once more. What about when we feel lost when we're adults? Do the rules still apply?