My Energetic Bank Account

Sometimes making the time for self care can be hard. There is always an excuse to leave it for later.  But I'm realizing that it is a commitment that I must make for myself so I don't loose my mind. It is so true that first we must take care of ourselves so we than can give to others, our family and then community.  Too often we are doing everything for our kids, our kids schools, our work, our neighbors, our spouses.  And we wonder why we are tired.

Today I heard from one of my many favorite clients a great way to make it more of a conscious effort to take care of myself. She suggested to take an empty check book register and start writing down things I do for myself, "deposits" and things that I do for others "withdraws". It is not even important to write down dates or anything too specific just making sure to balance my energetic bank account and even better always have 1 more deposit activity than withdraw activity to ensure the dreaded bankrupt account!  I thought that was a great suggestion and a way to be mindful to make the time for myself.  It doesn't always have to be big deposits that even the smallest effort can yield big rewards.

Libra New Moon

New Moon in Libra tonight 9/27/11 

by my friend Nancy Ogren

Well, there’s good news, and there’s bad news, the good news is we’re in Libra!!  Using the lighter energies of an Air sign, we can first and foremost; Breathe.  Slowly and deeply, Breathe.  We have the Sun, Moon and Mercury within 2 degrees of each other in Libra.  So, take advantage of that dynamic and communicate your little hearts out, the Moon moves on quickly, but the Sun and Mercury will stay pretty close for the next couple of weeks, and then meet up with Venus and Saturn, also in Libra, along with the asteroid Juno.  That’s the good, easy-flowing comfortable news.  And normally, this much Libra energy would run the show.  The “other” news is Uranus, situated stubbornly in Aries, squaring Pluto, opposing the Sun, Moon and Mercury, and Pluto, also squaring all of those planets!!  So, you may find yourself being confronted by others who want clarity, but may resist reality!

My advice is: Speak softly, and don’t push any agenda, it’s not worth the struggle right now.  The Sun, Moon and Mercury move quickly and these aspects, except for the ongoing square between Pluto and Uranus will ease, and you can find your own center of comfort and grace.

With this Libra New Moon, use the qualities of: Perspective, Awakening, Equality, Divine Balance, and the Future to guide you as you create your Intentions for this next month.  Be aware, and think about: “What’s going on behind what’s going on!”  I think that question needs to be asked on a continual basis as we interact in all areas of our lives.

Hope this helps, seriously, remember to breathe, and be patient, as you may feel not heard, and feel that what other’s are investing in isn’t aligned with your picture either!

www.NancyMillerOgren.com 

Workshops this October!

New Spirit Workshops added to the schedule for October 2011!

Usui-Tibetan Reiki Level 1

Introductory Practitioner Level
Prerequisite: None.
10/1 from 11am - 4pm
In this Reiki Level 1 class students will learn the history of Reiki, what Reiki is and how it heal, and several techniques to prepare for a healing session.  The students learn the Reiki Power Symbol and the Reiki hand positions along with ways to integrate these together during a healing session.  This course is a combination of lecture, discussion and experience.  Practice time includes how to prepare for a healing session, self treatment, giving and receiving a complete Reiki treatment using the hand positions, and using the Power Symbol and Reiki techniques.  Students will receive the Power Symbol given to them through the attunement, and are initiated as Usui-Tibetan Reiki Level 1 Practitioners.

Creative Spirit Workshop

Wednesdays starting 10/5 from 11am -12pm
Group meets to discuss and practice such topics as energetics of the body in regards to chakras, meridians and your aura.  Learn ways to feel more centered through mediation, breath, journaling and more.  Work with intuition and you guides and angels.  Learn to energetically cleanse and create your sacred space.