Category: Peace building, healing, individual sessions, groups, community, compassion

ONE TABLE

by joyfulpilgrim11, posted in Chanting, meditation and contemplative workshops, healing and bodywork, Individual and Group Work, Motivational Speaking and Facilitator, Peace building, healing, individual sessions, groups, community, compassion, Spiritual Autobiography

Today I am thinking of the week ahead with all of the chaos that can be and is often associated with the holidays. And, I am making a decision about what I want to bring to the table. Besides the stuffing, I want to bring my own best self. And as I contemplate this, it … Continue reading ONE TABLE

But still

by joyfulpilgrim11, posted in Chanting, meditation and contemplative workshops, healing and bodywork, Individual and Group Work, Motivational Speaking and Facilitator, Peace building, healing, individual sessions, groups, community, compassion, Spiritual Autobiography

Today is one of those days. Sitting here in this sanctuary, looking out through the double doors, the sky is dark and overcast as we wait for the possibility of our first snow - just flurries perhaps. But still. There is a chant very quietly playing and I am overcome by a sense of deep … Continue reading But still

UNMASK THE SOUL

by joyfulpilgrim11, posted in Chanting, meditation and contemplative workshops, healing and bodywork, Individual and Group Work, Motivational Speaking and Facilitator, Peace building, healing, individual sessions, groups, community, compassion, Spiritual Autobiography, Uncategorized

It's Halloween but I have an idea. Instead of putting on a mask and costume, let's take them off. Let's take off the frowns and grimaces. Let's stop being so adult. Let's become child-like. Let's return to our innocent and hopeful true self and greet each other with deep joy and gratitude. May you be … Continue reading UNMASK THE SOUL

Keep Going

by joyfulpilgrim11, posted in Chanting, meditation and contemplative workshops, healing and bodywork, Individual and Group Work, Motivational Speaking and Facilitator, Peace building, healing, individual sessions, groups, community, compassion, Spiritual Autobiography

May the contemplations in this book bring you encouragement to stay the course. May this small offering bring you the inspiration to continue your own pilgrimage to your heart. May this be a reminder that it is possible to break through the barriers you believe stifle and block you and find deep and lasting peace … Continue reading Keep Going

out of the woods

by joyfulpilgrim11, posted in Chanting, meditation and contemplative workshops, healing and bodywork, Individual and Group Work, Motivational Speaking and Facilitator, Peace building, healing, individual sessions, groups, community, compassion, Spiritual Autobiography

You have not lost your way. You only think you have. Listen to the Voice of your Heart. It is always kind and it leads you to the peace you are seeking outside of yourself. In the meantime, find thoughts that are loving to yourself. Forgive yourself everything in this very moment. You can start … Continue reading out of the woods

Smile Practice

by joyfulpilgrim11, posted in Chanting, meditation and contemplative workshops, healing and bodywork, Individual and Group Work, Motivational Speaking and Facilitator, Peace building, healing, individual sessions, groups, community, compassion, Spiritual Autobiography

 “ Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” – Mother Teresa. This has been my practice lately.  Smiling.  Just that. I have reasons to frown! Who doesn't? But who needs it! So, I sit and when I meditate or listen to a chant, I breathe deeply and bring … Continue reading Smile Practice

A PILGRIM’S JOURNAL

by joyfulpilgrim11, posted in Chanting, meditation and contemplative workshops, healing and bodywork, Individual and Group Work, Motivational Speaking and Facilitator, Peace building, healing, individual sessions, groups, community, compassion, Spiritual Autobiography

WRITING IS THE PROCESS IN WHICH I AM ABLE TO WATCH MY MIND AND TO DISCERN WHAT TO KEEP AND WHAT TO RELEASE. IT IS A HEALING GIFT THAT I OFFER TO EACH OF YOU TODAY IN THIS JUST PUBLISHED BOOK THAT WENT LIVE TODAY ON AMAZON. MY WISH IS THAT IT INSPIRE EACH OF … Continue reading A PILGRIM’S JOURNAL