MICHELLE’S BLOG
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The Constructs that Bind
One of the first things explored in Reiki Level 1 is the idea that time is a psychic construct. That is, it's not a real thing -- it's simply a pattern or a habit that humanity agrees to accept. And sure, it makes things easier -- like when we're planning when to meet...
Ok – but how do I let go?
I have so many clients these last few weeks asking me about letting go. They want to know how to do, and most importantly, they want to know why it's so hard to do it. I mean, there are a lot of reasons why we don’t let go. Sometimes it’s because society tells us that...
Let’s talk about Free Will
Something that comes up a lot in all of my conversations is the idea of free will. It comes up so often because it really is the currency of the Universe, and intrinsically tied to our life plans, to our karma. Let me explain a little. Before you came into this life,...
Self-Care for People Pleasers
A friend in my newsfeed asked people to share with her their self-care practices. She got the answers that you would expect: exercise, meditation, journaling, and so on. While I agree with these answers, as I read them over I realized something important. When I was...
Trusting Yourself and the Law of Attraction
Ever since The Secret came out in 2006, “The Law of Attraction” has gotten a lot of attention. Pretty much every day, I hear from people who want to tell me about their use of this law. Sometimes they are sharing successes, but more often than not they want to know...
Karma
How many times have you heard, "Karma's a bitch!" If you're anything like me, you've lost count. It's a catchphrase that people love to use, but I wonder: how many people really know what karma is and how it works? In a nutshell, karma is the detailed record of your...
7 Crystals Every Intuitive Needs
As an intuitive, I rely on a number of tools in my day-to-day life, not to mention my practice! Today, I want to talk to you about crystals. Yes! Crystals! These amazing little stones pack some interesting and amazing powers -- plus they are so lovely to look at! They...
4 Things Every Empath Should Know
So many people today identify as empaths. In the broadest sense, empaths are people who are aware of other peoples' emotions and energies. That doesn't sound so bad, does it? Life as an empath does not have to be difficult. I say that because commonly the term is...
Why Now?
Every day, it seems, I hear from people who want to know why they seem to know things before they happen or why they feel like there's someone talking back to them in their heads. I mean it - literally every day. They aren't asking me if they're crazy, they're asking...
Understanding Mediumship
I was out with a friend the other day and over coffee she said to me, "Can I ask you a question?" I nodded and sitting forward to hear what she was wondering, she continued, "What do you think of mediumship?" "Oh," I said, sitting back, "well I do that so you know, I...
On Making It
Do you remember the Mary Tyler Moore show? I remember watching it in reruns when I was younger; my favorite part was the end of the theme song where she throws her hat in the air and the song says “You’re gonna make it after alllll….” And I thought, yes! Yes, I do...
Acceptance
What do you do when you feel a lack of motivation in your life? What do you do when you generally, overall, simply feel apathetic? This has been my experience for most of this week. And the clients that I have seen are feeling the same way. They ask me, "Why? Why am I...
Abundance
Something that is rarely talked about in the discussion around abundance is the importance of trust. The truth is, trust is the foundation of abundance. This makes it so difficult to manifest the abundance we are seeking, because mistrust is prevalent in North...
A Simple Way to Tap Into Your Intuition
Have you ever been in one of those moments where you just don’t know what to do? Where you’re presented with two options, two choices and you’re not sure which path is going to be the best one for you? Or even one of those moments where you’re not sure if you should...
Seven Things You Will Stop Saying When You Ignite your Intuition
“Is this for me?” It’s a question we all ask ourselves every time we consider trying something new. And while I believe developing your intuition is something that anyone can (and should) do, it’s something you should seriously consider if you have ever found yourself...
7 People You Never Knew Were Intuitives
Intuition seems like a mysterious “thing” out there that only certain rare and mystical types can tap into - but that’s not the case at all. Below you discover 7 people that you never knew were intuitives… Albert Einstein Everyone knows that Albert Einstein was a man...
Sage: An Ancient Tool of Protection
Sage is commonly used in healing practices to create spaces that feel sacred and protected. The tradition of using sage for protection is often traced to the Aboriginal Peoples of North America, but there’s evidence that ancient Egyptians used sage more than 4,000...
11 Laws of an Intuitive
Starting out as an intuitive can be a daunting, even scary, experience. Here are 11 things to keep in mind as you begin your journey and strengthen your intuitive capacity. 1. You have to trust Following your intuition, and then sharing your guidance and information...
Acceptance and Gravity
In the last few weeks the idea of acceptance has come up a lot in both my private practice, and in this last cycle of Phase In. "How do I live with what I know? What do I do with this information?" My advice has been to treat it like gravity. We all understand that...
Acknowledge that you are Good
People regularly come into my office saying to me, "I just want to be better." Now that's an honest statement - of course you do! I've never heard someone say they'd like to fail of that they want to be worse. That's not something that any of us aspire to. The human...
My Gratitude Practice
I'm sure you've heard people talk about gratitude practices before; it's a common idea. Some of these practices are complicated, and some are simple. What ultimately matters though is that you have a habit or a pattern of expressing your gratitude. The reason for...