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Magic is all around us, but we can’t always see it. Today, look at the world through “magical” glasses. Look for signs, be aware of synchronicities, pay attention to symbols, and notice omens.If you receive $7.77 in change at the grocery store, go look up the magical significance of these numbers. If a fox darts across the road in front of you, seek the meaning of this totem animal. If the license plate on the car ahead of you says BELIEVE, pause and do that. If you find a ...
Somatics is the practice of tuning in to the body, developing a mind-body connection, in order to recognize clues to the internal (emotional or psychological) state coming from an external alignment, posture, or practice. Many psychotherapeutic practitioners use somatics to work with people experiencing extreme trauma. Somatics can also be used proactively. Instead of looking for signs in the body that speak about internal states, we can use the body to create an internal state. Today, embody ...
As the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian tradition, Palm Sunday commemorates Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem. Palm branches, seen as symbols of victory and triumph, were laid before him. We all have complicated lives. We work, play, socialize, create, and enjoy recreation. But how often do we stop and take stock of our victories? Today, take time to reflect: What have you overcome? Where is your victory? How do you triumph? It may be something small and seemingly simple, like ...
With the Muslim holy month of Ramadan beginning at sundown, this is a great time to contemplate the value of fasting. During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating from dawn until dusk to remember the less fortunate and reinforce gratitude. Intermittent fasting has become quite popular for weight loss and cleansing. Can you dedicate part of the day to consciously fast from something? It doesn’t have to be food. It could be fasting from social media, television, ...
