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Ritual bathing is one of the oldest forms of spiritual practice, bridging body, mind, and spirit through the transformative power of water. Multiple cultural and religious traditions around the world celebrate various rites of passage and mark spiritual or religious initiations. In ancient times, immersion in rivers, springs, or sacred baths was commonly practiced as an act of cleansing and purification. Caverns or stone arches with water running through them are recognized in some traditions as portals to other worlds, and gateways to commune with the dead. In recent years, ritual bathing has experienced a revival. Devotees are rediscovering it as a form of self-care that goes far ...
Crystals, minerals, and stones are tools to improve your life—emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Every crystal can be paired with an intention or positive thought to amplify your goals and intentions. A good way to become familiar with each gemstone is to work with the color of the stone as it relates to a given chakra. How to Use CrystalsCrystals are a shimmering reminder to stay focused on your intentions as you go about your day. Place them strategically around your car, house, or workplace. You can carry the smaller stones in your pocket as a charm. It's effective to place a gem or two in your pillowcase to improve sleep and dreaming. Consider creating a grid ...
We've all been there, and we've all seen others go there, too: an emotionally triggered state where we are not quite ourselves, or at least not our adult selves. Someone says or does something, and suddenly our whole energy system reacts. If we are even a little present in our body, we may notice this shift. But if we've spent years ignoring the body's signals, we might miss the moment when the breath shortens and something inside contracts. Before we know it, we've reacted—without fully understanding where it came from. When an old wound gets activated, the nervous system responds as if we're in imminent danger, even if the external event (such as a delayed text) is objectively ...
Childhood and generational trauma leave more than just emotional scars: they leave imprints etched on the body and nervous system. This article explores how to recognize trauma's hidden patterns and how to heal using a holistic, multi-prong approach. These ideas come from my book, Holistic Trauma Healing: Strategies to Integrate the Body, Mind, and Spirit. In the research for my book, I found that trauma experts agree: trauma is held in the physical body just as intergenerational and childhood trauma go beyond the memories they leave behind. It is etched into our wiring and can manifest in our relationships, both with ourselves and with others. It is a legacy we carry. Sometimes it ...
