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Something to help with sleep
Recent events get in the way of sound sleep: the Post Election Stress Disorder (PESD) plus the effects of the eclipse, especially last Monday’s Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse. The moon has over the centuries produced erratic behavior, hence the term "lunaticus" -...
So this is post-election stress disorder (PESD)
There is such a thing as post-election stress disorder (or PESD) which affects both voters and non-voters. Symptoms include tension, anxiety, worry, fear, and even depression. I know some people who have been losing sleep and crying over the results. The term was...
Go out and vote, and a meditation to deal with these very stressful times
If you are a Filipino and in the Philippines, do go out and vote on Monday, May 9, 2022. You have one ballot and one chance to vote, so help our country and make your vote count! As early as today, check where your precinct is using the voter verfier which matches the...
Prepare for the first 2 eclipses of the year
We have the first pair of eclipses for this year in May. Eclipses usually come in pairs every six months – i.e., the New Moon Solar Eclipse and the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. Eclipses are harbingers of change and can be pretty intense. They speed things up and push you...
A meditation to help deal with TMJ
Since January, I've had on-and-off pain in my neck and right shoulder. Before the pandemic, my shoulders wouldn't bother me. I could carry at the most two gongs - one on either shoulder. My most giant gong is 38," and it weighs 19.5 pounds. And the gong stand weighs...
A meditation for blessings
There's a passage in the Bible that says "The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped." I feel so blessed that I've got all the help I needed. Last weekend was very hectic. It was the final face-to-face weekend of the...
Keep up, and you will be kept up!
In the practice of Kundalini Yoga, we have a phrase that goes Keep up, and you will be kept up! It's one of the sutras that I keep saying when I teach a class and it's also what I use everyday to remind me to keeps me going. Keep up means to choose to show up no...
There’s magic in the air this Aries season
At 2:24 pm is the New Moon in Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. Aries is all about self-leadership, self-initiation, courage, confidence, determination, and passion. Most astrologers say that the New Moon in Aries is a powerful combination for a fresh start....
Ten tips to improve your lymphatic circulation
Since the rebirthing retreat, I’ve been on life force food. I reintroduced ‘pasta’ last Wednesday, and noticed that the lymph nodes on my neck were a bit swollen after eating. I guess the pasta must’ve triggered something in my body. Usually, a swollen lymph node...
Vernal Equinox on March 20
The Vernal Equinox is when the day and the night are equal lengths. The equinox happens twice a year, and it falls on March 20 and September 23 this year. In the north, it's called spring equinox, which marks the beginning of spring - that we know represents rebirth...
The healthy benefits of mango + a fun recipe
I love mango, this is my favorite fruit! The health benefits of mango make them even better! Mango is an excellent source of Vitamins A, B, and C. It makes your skin glow, improves your immune system, helps with digestion, and reduces the risk of cancer. According to...
