The Year of The Rabbit: What Does This Mean for You?
Known as Sheng Xiao, the Chinese zodiac is an ancient categorization system that delineates specific themes and characteristics through a complex 60-year cycle based on the Chinese Lunar calendar. The Chinese zodiac can be traced back more than 2,000 years ago to the Han Dynasty. Twelve animals represent the Chinese lunar years, and the animals are in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
Personal Renewal
As we welcome 2023, it's natural to reflect on the past year and think about ways to design our best future. Personal renewal is an important aspect of living a healthy, balanced life. Arriving at the new year is a perfect opportunity to set intentions and make positive changes in our lives.
The Gratitude Jar
What have you been asked to bring to the Thanksgiving celebration this year? Perhaps you have been asked to bring pumpkin pie or mac and cheese or even green bean casserole? But how about bringing a Gratitude Jar instead? The Gratitude Jar is a beautiful new tradition you can start around the Thanksgiving table.
Good Vibrations
Using healing crystals to bring the body back into balance is a popular tool in alternative medicine. Crystal healing is an integrated, therapeutic, energetic process. Healers use various crystals to help cleanse, align and activate energy centers in the body resulting in feelings of harmony and stress release.
Forest Bathing Recap: Journaling Among the Trees
On Saturday, October 15, a group of Balanced Soul Forest Bathers met at the Marion College Nina Mason Pulliam Ecolab to explore “Journaling Among the Trees” for our final Forest Bathing experience of the year.
The Benefits of Journaling
Countless studies have shown that journaling is a powerful way to boost our mental and physical health. The process of putting a pen to paper has many well-being benefits. Also, you don’t have to be a great writer to start a journal. I’ve compiled a list of reasons to start journaling daily.
Water: A Natural Weight Loss Tool: Part II
Drinking water has many benefits. Water helps to maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural ability to contract and by preventing dehydration. It also helps to prevent sagging skin that follows weight loss – shrinking skin cells are buoyed by water, which plumps the skin and leaves it clean, healthy, and resilient.
Forest Bathing Recap: Dreaming into the Speaking Land
On May 9, 2022, this beautiful group of Balanced Soul Forest Bathers explored the Marion University Eco Lab. We “Connected to Mother Earth” through meditation and a silent walk through a marsh, using all of our senses (including our sense of imagination).
Water: A Natural Weight Loss Tool: Part I
As incredible as it may seem, water is quite possibly the most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off. Although most of us take it for granted, water may be the true “magic potion” for permanent weight loss.
Testimonial: My Summer Takeaway and The Artist’s Way Book Club
“Jenny and all the fascinating women that participated helped me rediscover that forgotten young person. The one who wrote poems.” - Toynie, Artist’s Way Book Club Participant
Testimonial: Intuitive Painting and The Artist’s Way Book Club
My experience with The Artist’s Way group was as unplanned as my painting.”
What is Intuitive Body Map Coaching?
There is a wonderful internal map inside your body that works alongside a strong guiding force to navigate your life. Your body is your personal feedback system, giving you numerous clues on connecting to your ever-present map. This internal map is the universal language of the spirit spoken through our bodies. The body is an amazing gift!
Six Quick Ways to Ward off the Blues
Whether you are stressed, feeling overwhelmed or the world feels like it is on repeat, sometimes the blues can sneak up on you. If you do not work to overcome this feeling, you may find yourself slipping into a depressive state. Here are six things you can try to perk up your mood and get back to feeling like your regular self.
A Recipe for a Delicious Energy Day
How can you design your days to feel more energized, engaged, and present? Don’t you want to experience more days where you feel mindful and engaged with healthy habits, activities, people, and places that make you feel uplifted, grounded, and peaceful?
Forest Bathing Recap: Bathing in Gratitude
On Saturday, June 18, a group of 9 Forest Bathers met to express gratitude to Mother Earth and for all the gifts received during our encounter with Nature.
Connect with Your Unique Energy
Are you feeling scattered or drained by the negative energy of those around you? Or are you feeling the troubles of the world at large? An easy way to feel come back to your sense of calm is to focus and celebrate or emphasize the unique things that make you feel like YOU!
Forest Bathing Recap: Connecting with Mother Earth
On May 9, 2022, this beautiful group of Balanced Soul Forest Bathers explored the Marion University Eco Lab. We “Connected to Mother Earth” through meditation and a silent walk through a marsh, using all of our senses (including our sense of imagination).
Walking and Talking Our Dreams
Our dreams are powerful tools.
They can provide a window to our soul’s true desires. Nurturing our soul and pursuing those desires helps us live our purpose and lead more fulfilling lives. Unfortunately, if we don’t take action to honor our dreams, our soul becomes frustrated and withdraws its energy and vitality from our lives.
Cultivating Creativity
We have always known that cultivating creativity is good for problem-solving, motivation, and career growth. Research also suggests when you express your creativity, you'll experience greater well-being and happiness. And who doesn't want more of that?
Forest Bathing Recap: The Forest Has Your Back
On Saturday, April 9 six brave souls came out to Forest Bath in unpredictable, cold Indiana spring weather - Brrrrrrr! We immersed ourselves in the beautiful forest, lake and river that is part of The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park: 100 Acres at Newfields.