When I visited Rishikesh, India 6 years ago, although it was phenomenal, it did not steal my whole heart the way it just did this time returning in spring 2019. The markets, the cows, the dogs, incense burning, ashram bells ringing, the sound of the motor bikes honking nonstop, the sounds of the holy Ganga […]
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Meditating with Kids in India
Meditating with the children at the Kushi Charity school in Rishikesh, Indai- the yoga capital of the world was Amazing. Just take one look at their faces and you can see total bliss and endless peace that lies within them. Maybe it’s the Himalayas, maybe its the Ganga River running through all of Rishikesh, maybe […]
Welcoming the New with Open Arms! Hello New Journey!
Thank goodness for a winter solstice every December! It is when the moon cycle is on our same transitional cycle as we let go of the old and bring on the new. Talk about supportive moon energy on all of our sides! We really begin to bring on the onset of winter during the solstice […]
Tips to Get Out of A Funk When You’re Feeling Low
Real-eyes it’s okay to feel this way. It’s a natural part of life. (So is the part about wanting to get out of it.) Do things that specifically uplift your spirit. Such as yoga, being outdoors, walking barefoot (it’s been researched that earthing has great benefits.) Think “self-care,” and do those things. For everyone it […]
The Importance of Men Tapping Into Their Divine Feminine Energy
The state of our global socioeconomic status right now is in crisis. Whether you want to face it or not. For too long, our society has been cultivating us to not look at things for what they are. To run away from the darkness- look at life from rose colored lenses. Ultimately, doing this creates a […]
Healing your Inner Child
I honestly believe everyone needs to do this as an adult. I believe it is everyone’s personal responsibility to heal himself or herself . It’s an ongoing thing, this bonding thing you begin to cultivate between your inner child and yourself. Even if you don’t feel like you have been truly traumatized while growing up, […]
When Stress Floods You With Crazy Energy
Boy do I feel like I have been getting tested lately. My phone first fell. Then stopped working. Then really stopped working. I had a job that told me I couldn’t come back until I had a working phone. Boy was I stressed. And in the big picture, it’s just a phone that will get […]
Far from the Usual
Ever felt like you were different from others? Like an oddball- outcasted. Maybe it’s because you are different. I know I can relate. My whole life, I had close friends tell me “Vanessa, why are you so different?” I didn’t even really know what they meant because I was just being me. But maybe it […]
When you Feel Insecure, Use That as a Signal to Try to Love Your Unique Self More.
We all have insecurities. I promise you are not alone in this. And it feels horrible. I am so grateful and happy to say I’m nowhere near as insecure as I was growing up. For most of my life I suffered from severe insecurity. It wasn’t until about 7 years ago when I began my […]