As we enter into 2019, we reflect back on the last year of our life and begin our own process of manifesting our new resolutions. Hopefully, you recognize your successes for the year and you are looking forward to an even more promising new year.

In looking back at past years what made some years better than other years? Were you listening to the LOUD VOICE or the Soft Voice through your life path? As Americans we are taught the LOUDER, brasher, and pushier we are, the more successful and happier we will be. And as long as those behaviors are rewarded those behaviors hold steadfast in our society. What does LOUD really manifest for you?

I have contemplated Past Lives for a number of years. I remember first being asked if I believed in Past Lives well over 20 years ago. My answer, at the time, was that I was not sure. I knew I didn’t discount the aspect but as I hadn’t ever experienced Past Lives, I just wasn’t sure.

I consider myself a Gnostic and in this I find that my personal transformation comes through direct experiences of spirituality. Because of this I knew I would need to experience an aspect of Past Lives to be able to understand, integrate and to answer such a question. My quest began.

Most people love crystals, but not everyone is familiar with them and their energetic properties. Crystals bring enlightenment, wisdom, healing and clarity into our lives. I have been working with crystals most of my life and I have a deep connection with them.

I love this question, especially this time of the year when food becomes the focus of year-end ceremonies and rituals. It’s fun planning the food and wine, yet, for me, the next day when I connect with my body, my decisions don’t feel so good.

I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Fibromyalgia (FMS) in 2007. If you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with an Autoimmune Disorder you may have an understanding of the frustration and fear one goes through just in the diagnosis process. After diagnosis, the journey begins.

 
If you are the average American, it may feel like you gain 5-10 lbs. during the holiday season. However, several studies have been shown that typical weight gain is actually closer to 1-2 lbs. This may not seem like a lot, often because those pounds seem to stick around and after a few years the extra can start to add up!  It’s no wonder that year after year, the biggest New Years resolution in January is weight loss. It seems that with the holiday season coming, we let down our healthier dietary regimen and give in to more comfort foods, social events, etc. Biologically, the winter cold brings a slightly slower metabolism, less desire for activity and exercise due to colder weather, more opportunities for social gatherings, etc. It's the perfect storm for packing on unwanted pounds.