Fall is here and this weather makes me smile like a Cheshire cat. The Harvest full moon was beautiful last night! I slept so deeply. Some people have a hard time sleeping when the moon is full, but I am the opposite. The days leading up to the full moon is unsettling and sleep is erratic, but once "She" is up, I am a calm in the storm. zzzz's all through the night!
    I hope you all had a wonderful summer full of sun, relaxation, water, & fun! We had a busy summer at Atasia Spa. I honestly do what I love and love what I do. Finding the balance between work and home has been a challenge for me, because of my love of the job. I also spent a lot of days off at my friend's pool this summer, so this past month, I decided to really dedicate my days off to my home and my cats :). There's is nothing like a clean house to come home to after a long day. I turned on some Moody Blues, cleaned, moved furniture around, and I relaxed. I bought an Apple Cinnamon candle that changes colors...whoa. It brought me more joy! I had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season. The Spa ordered our Spicy Pumpkin Sugar Scrub this week...I am a sucker for seasonal flavored fun. Football started! I bought the cats some new toys and some cat nip. There went the clean carpet :) Sometimes, when your heart is so heavy, only laughter can lighten it. Fall + Cat nip + crazy cats + new toys + color changing, apple cinnamon candles = Laughter and elation for me this week.
    Who and What brings you joy? How do you balance work, home, obligations, and extra curricular activities? I've said it before and I'll say it again...WRITE it down. Get it out on paper...or type it out. Wishing you a beautiful Autumn and sending you lots of love and light!!

Keep your head up, love! Spring is here.  Surround yourself with positive people, beautiful surroundings, and things that make your heart sing. Allow yourself to fully enjoy each moment. Try to remember when you were a kid and how life seemed so simple and care free. Go to your "happy" spot and bathe in it. Go ahead....close your eyes and feel that sunshine on your face, the grass between your toes, and the dirt underneath your nails. I used to love laying on my back in the grass. My friends and I would lay for hours with our eyes closed "staring" at the sun. We called it "frying eggs". We had a blast being ourselves. Our imaginations ran wild and we provided the best free entertainment for each other.
If your having a tough time right now and can't put your finger on what's going on OR you have way too many things going on that is causing you to be stressed, thwarted, and unhappy...Try this!
Write a gratitude list. Think about what is working well in your life. What are your blessings and strengths? Who are the people in your life that you are grateful for? What things in your life bring you joy and comfort. Write it down! Then read it every morning with your coffee/tea or before your go to sleep at night. OR BOTH. Know that you are loved unconditionally.
Sending you love today! I hope you have a great day rain or shine!
May 8th Reiki Level II!!

Happy Autumn! The clocks have fallen back and the leaves have been sent down to the ground from the crazy wind we have had. I send my thoughts and prayers to the victims of Sandy. My lil town was lucky and I am so thankful. I did see the community come together once again. People were there for each other. It just gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling just thinking about it. Thank you to all who shared there homes, showers, generators, refrigerators, etc. etc. with there fellow neighbors and friends.
     It is time to slow down and take a breath! I don't know about you, but this past summer was a busy one. I am ready for cold evenings inside under a blanket, good books, and funny movies to take my mind off everyday stressors. The holidays are right around the corner...eeeek! Sorry for the reminder! My Thanksgiving will be so special this year! For the first time since I have been in Berkeley Springs (10 years) my family is coming to spend turkey day with me! I am so excited to show my sisters this awesome town! I am so blessed and so thankful for family and friends!
Tomorrow is my first Reiki Class in a year! Looking forward to sharing this incredible gift with my students! So excited to be able to spend a whole day just talking about Reiki and the benefits! Man, I am so blessed! I definitely love what I do and do what I Love!