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- "What's It All About? Why Are We Here?" - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Maureen Brennan Mercier"What's it all about? Why are we here?" I would ask myself as a quiet little kid growing up with 4 older brothers as the only girl in our family in the Bronx, NY. Instinctively I knew to not ask that question out loud because everyone around me seemed to know what they were doing and why we ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - "When going through hell keep going." Winston Churchill - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Maureen Brennan Mercier"When going through hell keep going." Winston Churchill When I first heard this quote by Churchill I laughed. After thinking about his words I realized that he was making an important point that resonated with me. When going through hell keep going reminds me to not get stuck in the pain ...
Views: 1886(1 vote) - All We Need Is Love - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierAll we need is love. Yes it can be that simple. Love is the only reality. Our hearts know this to be true. The ego just doesn't get it. That's alright for truth is more powerful than the ego. Our hearts contain all the wisdom of our experiences and of the universe. All we need is love. Feel ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Braco In Seattle - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierToday my husband and I had the opportunity to experience Braco in Seattle at one of his gazing sessions. We drove just 5 minutes from our home to the Center for Spiritual Living who is hosting the program. The auditorium was filled with people who traveled near and far to be with Braco in ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - 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) - Channeled Message for September 2011 - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierA Channeled Message for September 2011 was given to me. I would like to share it with you here. "Be in the moment and breathe. Let go of fear, doubt, worry for they deplete your energy and set you up for more of the same - fear, doubt, worry. Hand all your concerns over to God daily. Allow ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - Drumming At Green Lake - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierDrumming at Green Lake is such a wonderful experience. All of nature surrounds me as I sit close to the water, trees, birds, ducks, water lilies, turtles and a lone crane. Having no formal training in drumming and being a little shy, I prefer to go drumming at Green Lake away from the busy ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Healing Our Heart - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierHealing our heart is a multifaceted process that takes patience. The first step is to acknowledge that our heart is broken. Whether it is through the death of a loved one, a relationship ending or a betrayal in a close relationship the broken heart will heal. Once we accept the pain and ...
Views: 1725(1 vote) - 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) - Honor Goddess Gaia - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor Goddess Gaia as the earth goddess that she is, according to the ancient Greek religion. She is a living being who organically loves and nurtures us in so many ways. All that we need to do is receive her loving mother energy that she so freely shares with us. When we appreciate the ...
Views: 2074(1 vote) - Honor the Divine Mother - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor the Divine Mother as she is the embodiment of the Sacred Feminine energy. The Divine Mother's qualities are unconditional love, compassion, mercy, strength, patience, forgiveness and accessibility to all in need. The Divine Mother Mary was a natural part of my life at home, in school ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Living With Pain - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierLiving with pain is quite a challenge for each of us on this planet. None of us are exempt from experiencing pain whether it is in the body, mind, emotional body or spirit. It matters not whether you are poor, rich or middle class for pain is part of the human condition. What we do with our ...
Views: 930(1 vote) - New Beginnings 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierNew Beginnings 2013 are here now as we celebrate the New Year. Let's start on a positive note for this new cycle in our life on planet Earth. Everyday is a new day, a new opportunity to begin again. In order to do so you need to let go of yesterday, the past as you embrace new beginnings 2013 ...
Views: 3289(2 votes) - Practice Gratitude - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierPractice gratitude daily as a discipline to honor your spirit by uplifting you on your spiritual path. Gratitude is appreciation, thankfulness, acknowledgement, recognition, rendering credit and praise. Folded hands with palms facing each other or prayer pose is the body language we use when ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Affirmations for New Year 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierAffirmations for New Year 2013 are a powerful yet simple way to begin the New Year. The past is over. We have already entered a new beginning here on the new Earth. These affirmations for New Year 2013 will help to support the powerful changes that we are co-creating now as we enter ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Channeled Message for June 2012 - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis is a Channeled Message for June 2012 that I just received and I would like to share it with you. "Stay focused in your heart space. The heart is the healer, the purifier. Breathe into your heart and let it gently expand. Release all that is unlike love and just let it go. Love is the ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Channeled Message for October 2011 - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis is the Channeled Message for October 2011 that I just received for all of you beloved beings, my brothers and sisters in light. "Open, open to the TRUTH of your being. You are LOVE made manifest in flesh. You are the sons and daughters of the Divine. Your birthright is to live in ...
Views: 1107(2 votes) - Healing Power of Reiki - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHealing Power of Reiki is the second of several articles on Reiki Healing. My intention is to demonstrate 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 Reader these ...
Views: 2971(1 vote) - 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) - Intuition - the Voice Within - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierIntuition - the Voice Within is the wisdom from our Divine self. We are all intuitive beings. Intuition is a natural ability from Source that we are able to tap into. It is available to assist us in living our life more consciously with intention and fulfillment. Intuition is also called the ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - June 4 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierJune 4 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 4:12am PST in Sagittarius. The energy of this eclipse is helping to block our past. This assists us in seeing where we presently are in our life. Then we are called upon to let go of all that is not who we really are inside through intention. A Lunar eclipse ...
Views: 2007(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) - Reiki Healing Basics - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan Mercier“Reiki...being a Universal force from the Great Divine Spirit, it belongs to all who seek and desire to learn the art of healing" Hawayo Takata Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) Healing is an ancient Japanese hands-on healing art. It is a method of healing that is considered a form of bodywork. ...
Views: 2269(1 vote) - Solar Eclipse May 20, 2012 - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierSolar Eclipse May 20, 2012 @ 4:47 PST. 7:47 EST in Gemini. Eclipses are about sudden change. The energy of a Solar Eclipse is powerful. It is the coming together of the Solar, masculine energy with the Lunar, feminine energy that builds to a peak. When the two power points are at the same ...
Views: 2056(1 vote) - Spring Equinox - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierLet's celebrate the Spring Equinox today, March 20. It is the first day of Spring. The sun's position is directly over the Earth's equator. All things are equal as day is the same length as night. Spring Equinox is also called Vernal Equinox which is Latin for "of spring" and "equal night." ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Traveling Across the US - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierTraveling across the US has been an old dream of mine for quite some time. Just recently I had the opportunity to experience Divine Creating at it's best by fulfilling that almost forgotten dream. On Sunday July 3 my daughter and I completed the four day trip across this beautiful country ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Use Your Intuition - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierUse your intuition as it is the wisdom within from our Divine self. We are all intuitive beings whether we are aware of it or not. Intuition is a natural ability from Source that we are able to tap into. It is available to assist us in living our life more consciously with intention and ...
Views: 4988(1 vote) - Loving Self Completely - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierLoving self completely is another Jewel for Self Discovery on our journey of the soul. Love is a powerful energy that is within us and all around us as God is love. Loving self completely is an essential component for us to live as spirit beings. When we by-pass self love and search for love ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - 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) - 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) - Channeled Message for May - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierA Channeled Message for May came through me and I would like to share it with you. The following is the message that I received: "Be who you truly are: perfectly human and perfectly Divine. For it is in the knowingness of the truth of your being that you are set free from the endless cycle of ...
Views: 1086(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) - "Collaboration In Spirit" - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierIt is with great pleasure and honor that I announce the birth of my new baby "Collaboration In Spirit" Meditation CD. For quite some time I felt strongly guided to create a meditation CD. What a huge project this would be, I thought, and where do I begin? Having no experience whatsoever with ...
Views: 2039 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Birth of a Grandchild - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe birth of a grandchild is a special event. My baby is having a baby any day now. The excitement of welcoming a new family member is in the air. This is my third grandchild that is cracking my heart open once again. Almost 10 years ago I was preparing for the birth of a grandchild, my ...
Views: 4152 - 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 - Channeled Message for April - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierLumina Dei Newsletter April 2011 A Channeled Message for April has come through me recently to assist us all on our spiritual path. The following is the message that I heard from within. "Stay ever present to the world yet do not lose sight of your divine purpose here on the earth. More ...
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