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- Healing Power of Touch - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHealing Power of Touch Healing Power of Touch is the second of several articles on Reiki Healing. My intention is to show how powerful this ancient Japanese energy medicine is as a hands-on healing tool for facilitating balance and wholeness in the body. As a Reiki Master Healer and Intuitive ...
Views: 1664(2 votes) - Day of the Dead 2012 - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis time of year in the season of Autumn the Day of the Dead 2012 is celebrated especially in Mexico and by Latin Americans in the US. It is also know as All Souls Day on November 1 and the Catholic holiday All Saints Day on November 2. The Day of the Dead is a time for family and friends to ...
Views: 1632 - Oat Straw Herbal Infusion - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierOat straw herbal infusion is one of several herbal infusions that I make at home. I have always been interested in herbs to improve my health and well being. My resources for herbal information have been from articles I've read, my friends and Susun Weed, a world renouned herbalist. Our ...
Views: 1626 - Channeled Message for May 2012 - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierI received a Channeled Message for May 2012 and I would like to share it with you here: "Be. Be who you already are: perfectly human and perfectly divine. There is no separation between you and God. You are ONE. Celebrate your oneness with God the Father and Mother Goddess. You are loved and ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - Blue Moon - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe full moon on Friday August 31 is the second one this month making it a Blue Moon. The second full moon in a month is called a Blue Moon. The moon doesn't look blue. It's name has nothing to do with it's actual color. The last Blue Moon was December 31, 2009. It happens every 2.72 years ...
Views: 1590 - Soulful Friends - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierSoulful friends are one of the most powerful assets a human being could have. Life is challenging on this planet. With loving friends who have our back we know that we are not alone in the world. When we have soulful friends we have a built in support system to help us along the way ...
Views: 1588 - Adding Humor to Our Life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierAdding humor to our life is a wonderful way to bring in more balance. Seeing the amusement in even the most challenging aspects of life lifts our spirits. Having a change in perception is the result of adding humor to our life. Instead of seeing the glass as half empty we see the glass as ...
Views: 1586 - Nettle Leaf Herbal Infusions - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierNettle leaf herbal infusions is my first article on how to make herbal infusions. I have always been interested in herbs to improve my health and well being. My resources for herbal information have been from articles I've read, my friends and Susun Weed, a world renouned herbalist. Our ...
Views: 1575 - Channeled Message for April 2012 - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis is a Channeled Message for April 2012 that I first received back in 1983 when I started channeling. I was guided to give you this message today. It is so appropriate for these times now as we are ascending as beings of light. "Remember who you are. You are a Divine Being of Love and ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - Our Daily Prayers - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierOur daily prayers are an important part of our spiritual practice. When we pray we are talking to God while meditation is listening to God. Prayers help us to honor our spirit by consciously aligning with the Source within us through the direct communication of prayer. There are many ways to ...
Views: 1557(1 vote) - Divine Mother - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe Divine Mother is the embodiment of the Sacred Feminine energy. In the Roman Catholic religion the Divine Mother is Mary, the mother of Jesus, also known as the Blessed Mother. Divine Mother Mary's qualities are unconditional love, compassion, mercy, strength, patience, forgiveness and ...
Views: 1556 - Using your Psychic Abilities - Trusting Your Intuition - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierIn this series of posts titled Using Your Psychic Abilities I am sharing personal stories about the power trusting your intuition. Using your psychic abilities - trusting your intuition is about knowing that we are all intuitive. With intention, inner silence, listening, trusting and ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Be willing to Forgive Self - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierBe willing to forgive self. Willingness is the first step in forgiving ourselves. The act of self forgiveness helps us to let go of the past. This is essential as we continue to heal our past and move forward in our new life. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to ...
Views: 1546 - Honor Your Body the Temple - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor your body the temple especially now that we are celebrating the New Year 2012. After the usual excesses of the Holy Season it is time to get back to our routine. Our daily practices help us to bring more balance in our body and in our lives. Moderation in all things is key ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - Forgiving Self - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierForgiving self is a simple yet powerful jewel for self discovery. The act of self forgiveness helps us to let go of the past. This is essential as we enter our new beginnings in the year 2013. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all ...
Views: 1506(3 votes) - Happy Father's Day! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHappy Father's Day to all of you fathers today. Whether you are called Dad, Daddy, Pop, Poppa, Poppy, Father, Pappy, just know that you are loved and needed. We honor you today on Father's Day. Today I am grateful to my dad on the other side for his loving, patient way of being a father to me ...
Views: 1493 - At One with Mother Earth - Goddess Gaia - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAt one with Mother Earth, Goddess Gaia is the conscious connection we feel when we are present with Gaia, a Sacred Feminine Goddess of planet earth. Using all our senses, letting go of our thoughts and just being in the stillness of nature is all it takes. Walking in the woods, swimming in ...
Views: 1489 - Still Small Voice - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe still small voice is within us always there, ready to be of service to us in the moment. God/Goddess guides us to truth, to what is best for us through that inner voice. Ask for what you want with passion. Be quiet as you listen within for the answer from the still small voice. We need to ...
Views: 1484 - Comfrey Leaf Herbal Infusion - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierComfrey Leaf Herbal Infusion is my next article on how to make herbal infusions. My other herbal infusion articles are about Nettle Leaf and Oat Straw and their nutritional benefits. I have always been interested in herbs to improve my health and well being. My resources for herbal ...
Views: 1480 - Grieving for a Dying Friend - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe journey of grieving for a dying friend has begun for me. It all began early last month when I heard that my friend Debbie's cancer had returned. Another friend Chris and I went to see her soon after she had a series of tests done. We were startled by how weak Deb had gotten so suddenly. My ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Enjoy the Summer - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierIt's time to enjoy the Summer. What are you waiting for? Life is here and now. This is not a dress rehearsal. Get out and have some fun. In my life I have had so many challenges and I have lost so many loved ones. In seeking some kind of answer or guideline to deal with all of these tragedies ...
Views: 1453 - Being in our Brilliance - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierBeing in our brilliance means loving and embracing ourselves as the perfectly human and perfectly Divine beings that we are. It is about self love and self acceptance in each now moment. When we are being in our brilliance we are not holding back in any way that would dim our light. We are ...
Views: 1450 - Being Grateful - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierBeing grateful to me means waking up and being happy for all my many blessings. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the trees are pale green with new blooms. I feel grounded in Goddess Gaia by her grace that surrounds me. As a new day begins again I am reminded of the simple things ...
Views: 1449 - Everyday is a New Day - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierEveryday is a new day to begin again. With the dawn of each day we have the opportunity to make a fresh start. Yesterday is over. There is no tomorrow. So let's focus on the now moment The errors of yesterday are behind us as long as we learn from them. Dragging the weight of those mistakes ...
Views: 1444 - Autumn Equinox - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAutumn Equinox is a powerful time when there is a balance between day and night, light and darkness. As we enter the sign of Libra we are also reminded of the scales symbolic of that balance. The time to focus inward connecting to our soul is now during the Autumn Equinox. This inner journey ...
Views: 1435 - Respect Mother Earth - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierRespect Mother Earth is the simple yet powerful message for this time on planet earth. All eyes are on Japan and the suffering of her people as the result of the earthquakes, tsunami and destruction of the nuclear power plants. We can no longer ignore the cries of Goddess Gaia. It is time to ...
Views: 1409 - Day Of The Dead - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis time of year in the season of Autumn the Day of the Dead is celebrated especially in Mexico and by Latin Americans in the US. It is also know as All Souls Day on November 1 and the Catholic holiday All Saints Day on November 2. The Day of the Dead is a time for family and friends to come ...
Views: 1389 - Guidelines for Reiki Healing - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThese guidelines for Reiki healing serve both the healer and the client. As a Reiki healer it is important to use many jewels for self discovery in order to be an effective channel of healing energy. You can use these guidelines for Reiki healing to assist you no matter what modality you use ...
Views: 1386 - God Answers Prayers - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierGod Answers Prayers. The Divine wants what is best for us. Prayers are conversations with God. When we talk to God and ask for what we want, knowing and believing that God is benevolent, loving and guides us to our highest and best potential, we are Divinely creating in partnership with the ...
Views: 1383 - Surrendering - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierSurrendering in the moment is a powerful jewel for self discovery. It is about letting go of control and letting God be in charge of all our affairs. It takes awareness, strength and courage to get to the place of surrendering our lives and our problems to our higher power. Self love is ...
Views: 1369 - Breathing in Healing Energy - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierBreathing in healing energy is a very simple and basic jewel for your jewel box. It can be done anywhere, any time throughout the day as a part of your daily practice. It is a powerful tool in the grieving process as well. The breath or prana is the life force energy. As you consciously ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Honor Your Body - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor your body especially now that we are celebrating Spring. After the usual excesses of the winter season it is time to get back to our routine and daily practices to bring more balance in our body and in our lives. Moderation in all things is key here. There are many ways to honor your ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Prepare for Surgery with Self Care - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierPrepare for surgery with self care. Self care and self love go hand in hand. Giving to yourself first is an act of self love. This is important in order to increase your body's ability to heal from surgery. Prepare for surgery with self care. It is essential. Your body, mind, emotions and ...
Views: 1312 - Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierForgiveness is another tool or jewel for self discovery to assist us on our spiritual journey to enlightenment. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt.” Forgiveness is also about letting go ...
Views: 1311 - Handing Everything Over to God - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHanding everything over to God in the moment is a powerful jewel for self discovery. It is a conscious act of letting go of control and letting God be in charge of all of our affairs. It takes awareness, strength and courage to get to the place of putting our lives and our problems in Spirit's ...
Views: 1309 - New Beginnings - Just Moved Back To Seattle - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierNew beginnings are happening here and now for me since I just moved back to Seattle from Saugerties, NY. This is a new season in my life as I received what I needed for my growth and healing these past three years of living in the Catskill Mountains. In fact everyday is a new day, a new ...
Views: 1309 - Thanksgiving - Let's Count our Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierIt's Thanksgiving - let's count our blessings. For many of us Thanksgiving reminds us of family visits and turkey dinners with loved ones. It is a time to reconnect. Thanksgiving is a time to focus on gratitude. Let's count our blessings such as the people and things that we appreciate in our ...
Views: 1299 - Healing the Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHealing the broken heart is a multifaceted process that takes patience and self care. The first step is to acknowledge that indeed our heart is broken whether it is through the death of a loved one, a relationship ending or a betrayal in a close relationship. Once you acknowledge the pain and ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Keeping Hope Alive - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierKeeping hope alive is a challenge at times and an opportunity both. When I think about what hope means I need to take a deep breath and go quietly inside to find the definition. The words that come to me are "keep on keeping on" which begin to define hope. Keeping hope alive is about being ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - Affirmations for New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAffirmations for New Year's resolutions are a simple yet powerful jewel for self discovery. Jewels glisten in the light, sparkle with excitement and enhance the beauty of our being. This jewel for self discovery will serve that purpose and more. Add affirmations to your spiritual jewel box ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - Path of Devotion - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe universe is multidimentional and multifaceted. There is one Source and many spiritual paths. We each have a path that resonates with us internally. Mine is the path of devotion to the Sacred Feminine Goddess. In Sanskrit Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion. Sri Krishna teaches that the ...
Views: 1281 - Express Your Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierExpress your creativity by first acknowledging that you are a Divine being of love and light. The Goddess is within you whether you are woman or man. That natural vibration of the Sacred Feminine is creativity itself. So many of my clients feel that they are not creative at all. Yes you are ...
Views: 1278 - Divine Creating - "God also gives us a bonus - Look for the bonus." - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierIn this series of posts about Divine Creating I will share stories that demonstrate how the Universe creates through us. We are always creating through our thoughts, so let’s remember to manifest more consciously with intention. In Divine creating we focus our thoughts and intention on ...
Views: 1267 - Healing Effects of Drumming - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe healing effects of drumming are bountiful. Drum circles have existed for thousands of years. Healers and shamans around the world have used this tool or jewel for self discovery to bring about healing for the body, mind, emotion and spirit. All you need is a drum, your hands and a ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Spiritual Parenting Our Children - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierSpiritual parenting our children is grounded in the intention to love, support and guide our children to what is best for them on all levels - body, mind, emotion and spirit. Our children come through us, divinely created with the grace of Goddess. Spiritual parenting our children is about ...
Views: 1245 - Intuitive Reading Session - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierWhen a client sets up an appointment for an Intuitive Reading Session with me by phone or in person, I suggest that they write down their questions before the session. The specific questions help to focus their intention on what they want guidance for in their life. At the beginning of the ...
Views: 1227 - Experience Inner Joy - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierExperience inner joy when it arises from within you. We can feel it as the result of an experience in the world that inspires happiness. It can also occur for no apparent reason at all. Recently I experience inner joy for no obvious reason. I pause in order to honor my emotions and I ask ...
Views: 1223 - Using Affirmations - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAffirmations are positive statements of truth. We all know truth as it resonates within us. Through our thoughts we are always creating. So let’s remember to create consciously by using affirmations. What we focus on we create more of since energy flows from intention. Using affirmations ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - Talk to God through Prayer - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierTalk to God through prayers as a daily practice. When we are challenged on our spiritual path it is especially healing. Meditation is listening to God whereas prayers are how we communicate with the Divine. When we talk to God through prayers we honor our spirit by consciously aligning with ...
Views: 1202 - Let Go and Let God - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierLet Go and Let God is a powerful slogan reminding me to surrender to Source. It may seem like a simple message but it isn't easy. It helps to bring awareness to the intention to let go and let God. Moment to moment each day I need to remember this simple jewel for self discovery. With ...
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