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The Power of Your Mentor

Is your business where you want it to be?  Are you confident in your skillset? Do you push yourself to take one step outside your comfort zone to reach the next goal?  Are you willing to invest in yourself?  And the big question:  Do you believe you are worth the investment?

I’m a firm believer in passing on knowledge.  Knowledge is power, and more knowledge creates stronger, more immediate power.

In the business world, I created my staff with each person constantly training their replacement.  This created comradery, confidence, and the most knowledgeable regions in the country in our specialized field.   We were cohesive, knowledgeable, and powerful.

And you can have that same confidence and power.

You can have it faster if you find a good mentor – and milk him/her for every bit of knowledge you can grab.

Not All Mentors Are Created Equal

Find an expert who has walked the path you want to travel.  Look – and listen – for evidence of success. 

I consider myself pretty savvy.  That being said, I am one of those people who paid LOTS of money to a mentor who turned out not to be a great fit.  I went into the program with doubts, hopeful that his success would translate to my success.  Unfortunately, about 6 months into the 1-year program (with zero results from my end) he let it slip that he had only worked with one other healer, without success.

If I had known that he had no expertise in my field I would have made a different choice.  If he had been honest upfront I wouldn’t have felt so blindsided.  I paid for an expert with no targeted experience.   Lesson learned.  (This mentor program makes him lots of money, so it is definitely a successful program from his viewpoint.) 

Benefits of a Good Mentor

A mentor can view your life from an outsider’s perspective. They can advise you on what changes to make while keeping what you are doing right. It can be a hard pill to swallow, but a good mentor will be sensitive to how he or she presents your critique.

Your mentor can also give you the encouragement that helps you to believe in yourself once again. He or she can reignite the spark that has been missing in your life.

You want to be selective in your potential mentor candidates. Make sure you ask targeted questions and try to find people who have used the mentors you are considering. Make sure you include accountability as part of your program.

It’s great to have a mentor give you advice. However, if you don’t take it, you are wasting your time and money. Be aware that the help he or she provides is likely to put you outside your comfort zone. You will be asked to do tasks that you never imagined you would be doing. You’ll find this both scary and exciting. You will be surprised what you can do.

If nothing seems to be working for you, it may be time to use a mentor.

You can use a mentor for more than guiding your career. Life coaches can hold you accountable for personal growth.  There are some great life coaches out there.  Don’t get hung up on credentials.  It’s still a young field and ‘certification’ credentials might not mean a lot.  Find someone that feels right and creates the results you’re looking for.

I mentor healers.

If you’re a young healer, or an experienced healer who still has questions, I’m here for you.  I work with healers in different ways.

  • Book an Initial Consultation so we can talk.  We’ll discuss your goals and how you’d like to move forward. 
  • If you’d like the freeform version, you can book Power Sessions at any time after the Initial Consultation to ask any questions you can think of.  You can book as many Power Sessions as you’d like, anytime you’d like (as long as there is an opening on my calendar).  I work with you as a mentor/coach, but each session is totally dependent upon your action to book your next session.
  • Book a 2-day intensive.  This is a special event created just for you, based on your experience level and your stated training objectives.  In-person or online, either is conducted one-on-one.  You get my undivided attention. 

Get in touch if you want to talk.  I’d love to be your mentor, your coach, or just a resource to help you build your skills. 

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Musical Instruments that Calm and Heal

Did you know that there are sounds that can heal you, both mentally and physically?

These instruments will take you on a journey through different cultures. Allow yourself to be calmed and healed by the thought of their sounds.

  1. Hammered dulcimer. This is an ethereal instrument that will calm and heal your mind. It was popular during the Middle Ages in Europe. The hammered dulcimer is a folk instrument that provides you with a calming and charming melody. 
  2. Gong.  The ong is an influential therapeutic instrument believed to resolve spiritual, emotional, and physical conflict. It was used as early as 3,500 BC. The gong is often used in meditation, yoga, and for other energy practices such as Chakra balancing.
  3. Harp. This instrument is well known for its beautiful melodies. It has been used throughout the world, going back to 3000 BC. The sweet and soft melodies it creates  are therapeutic to the spirit, mind, and body, and therefore often used in modern sound healing therapies.
  4. Wind chimes. We often think of wind chimes as beautiful ornaments just hanging in the garden, but they actually go back to Ancient China, India, and Rome. It is commonly utilized in Feng Shui to increase the flow of life energy (Qi, Chi). Wind chimes have the capability of transmitting beautiful timbres and celestial sounds.
  5. Pan flute. This is commonly made from bamboo, ivory, and wood. Pan flutes date back more than 6000 years, and are commonly played in South American countries such as Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Pan flutes are common in folk music and have calming, mellow tones.
  6. Singing bowl. Dating back to the 12th century AD, singing bowls were commonly used throughout all of Asia and were commonly used in temples for meditation and Tibetan monasteries. In today’s time, singing bowls are used in sound healing therapy, traditional meditation practices, and in yoga sessions. 
  7. Hang. This was first developed in 2000 by two investors from Switzerland. The hang is a spherical, harmonic instrument that possesses 8 different harmonic notes. Depending on how you use the hang, it resonates a sound that is similar to the singing bowl or the steel pan.
  8. Tuning fork. The tuning fork was first invented in 1711. The tuning fork is a unique harmonic instrument that was first designed as a method to tune instruments. Today, they are often used in healing sound therapy to help promote wellbeing, promote harmony, and to help balance the human energy field. 
  9. Didgeridoo. This first originated in Austria more than a thousand years ago. The didgeridoo is a native instrument that is usually made from wood and is painted with traditional paintings. Its beautiful sound is played by blowing through one end and is often used in music therapy to clear energy stagnation and emotional distress. It also helps in assisting mind body healing and meditation. 
  10. Kalimba. This instrument originated in Africa. Kalimbas are also called thumb pianos or Mbiras. They span back many thousands of years ago. They are often made with metal keys. The sound of the Kalimba is similar to the sound of a hang or a harp. It is very easy to play. The Kalimba has been utilized in Zimbabwe to treat mental and physical illnesses. 
  11. Djembe. This instrument is a drum that comes from West Africa and is made from rope, wood, and the hide of a goat. It is used commonly to produce trances (states of altered consciousness), and can calm the spirit of anxiety and stress.
  12. Rainstick. This instrument is believed to have been invented by the Aztecs. Rainsticks are usually made from the inside body of dried cactuses that have objects like tiny pebbles placed inside them. As the name shows, Rainsticks make a type of sound that is similar to that of falling rain, and are used for inducing states of calm and peace.
  13. Native American Flute. As the name implies, this instrument was first used by the Native American Indians and is usually used in modern-day healing sound therapy. Native American flutes are generally used to promote psychological harmony, increase one’s resilience to stress, and to decrease the heart rate. 
  14. Monochord. The monochord is said to have been invented by Pythagoras and is a prehistoric instrument whose vibrations are used to re-energize the mind, calm the spirit, and heal the body.

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Energy Healing with Sound

Did you know you can harness the power of sound to heal your body and mind? If you have a hard time believing this, think about your favorite song. You probably only have to hear the first notes of this song for you to be filled with peace and joy, energy and vitality. Now think of the sound of an ambulance or a police siren, a fire alarm, or a smoke detector. Instantly, without conscious thought, your mind is filled with thoughts of despair, danger, fear, and other negative emotions.

This is simple proof of the power of sound to drive your emotions and, in some cases, your behaviors.

It has been known since the beginning of recorded human history that sound can be used for healing and medicinal purposes. You have probably heard that relaxing, soothing music is used in penitentiaries and hospitals to calm inmates and patients. This is just one example of the healing power of sound.

How Sound Heals

If you scrape or cut your skin, you apply some type of antiseptic or antibiotic cream. This can speed up the healing process. This is similar to what happens when certain sounds, frequencies, and vibrations are used to deliver very specific health benefits.

Entrainment is at the basis of sound healing. Since you are nothing more than energy (science has proven this, that humans and all other living things are bundles of energy), and energy is constantly moving and vibrating, you can synchronize your brain waves to frequencies provided by music and sound. This moves you from a beta state where you are experiencing what is known as waking consciousness to an alpha state. The benefits of alpha brain waves are relaxation and stress-relief.

Alpha is not the only state of brainwave activity that can help heal the mind and body. Sound healing includes the attainment of theta or delta states of consciousness for meditation, sleep and healing of internal organisms and bodily processes.

How Does Sound Healing Work? What Is the Experience Like?

In a sound therapy session, you will calm yourself, usually close your eyes, and concentrate on slowing your breathing. This is to put your body and mind in a place where they are more aligned to accepting the influence of sound as a natural healer. You are making yourself a receptacle of sound. A healer will provide sound from Himalayan singing bowls, drums, songs, human voices, tuning forks, or vibrational instruments to influence your brainwave activity.

This allows you to reach the state of being that influences positive health and clears negative energy. The experience feels much like meditation, except without the quiet, usually soundless environment. The benefit is mental, physical and emotional well-being.

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Energy Meridians

When you are alert and focused and you feel physically empowered, you speak of feeling energized. When you are energetic instead of lethargic, your mind, emotional state, and physical body all seem to be wide-awake and ready for action. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) this is because there is an identifiable pathway through your body where your life force energy – Qi – flows.

If you experience a lot of stress at work or you are not very active you can disrupt this healthy energy flow. Breathing impure air or living in a clutter-filled environment can also block or disrupt the healthy flow of your vital energy. This happens at specific meridian points identified by TCM. The use of acupuncture and other Chinese medicinal practices keeps your meridians – energy highways – open and flowing freely, leading to the fulfillment and overall wellness.

The 12 Energy Meridians in TCM

Different Asian energy healing methods may identify fewer or more than the 12 energy channels usually recognized by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. In many cases, TCM describes Qi energy as flowing from your chest along 3 Yin channels located inside your body near your lungs, pericardium and heart. There are 3 Yang meridians which flow to your head.

An additional, 6 meridians are located near the stomach and bladder, the spleen, the large and small intestines, and the kidney. All these energy highways connect with major parts of your physical body, like your feet, legs, and head. If you can imagine an interconnected network of highways, you can visualize how a block in one energy meridian can cause problems throughout the body.

What Are the Extraordinary Meridians?

In addition to the 12 energy channels recognized by traditional Chinese medicine, there are “extraordinary meridians”. These helps to further improve a healthy flow of life force energy by monitoring the movement of Qi through the 12 major pathways. They also improve overall well-being by boosting the health of your kidneys, influencing healthy blood flow and circulation, and improving the health of your immune system so your energy flows freely and naturally.

Western medicine is not always quick to agree with natural or alternative healing practices which have archaic origins. This is unfortunate, because the understanding that a life force energy moves through all living beings can profoundly affect your health.

We can talk about balancing your energy meridians if more traditional and accepted healing practices have not given you the results you are looking for.

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How Yoga Fits into Your Energy Healing Plan

Many people practice yoga to improve fitness, but yoga is actually a form of energy healing.  By adding this to your routine you can improve your physical, mental, and spiritual health.

What is Yoga?

You’ve probably seen yoga and maybe you’ve even done it, but it can help to understand the history of it to get a better idea of what it really is.  Yoga was developed thousands of years ago as a way to heal the mind, body, and spirit.

There are many forms of yoga, but in every form the elements of breath and poses are present.  Different poses work to open chakras in the body.  Chakras are centers of energy found throughout the body.  When they become blocked, you can experience dysfunction and negativity in your life.

As a newbie to yoga, you may be a little intimidated by the flexibility of your instructor.  Don’t worry if you can’t even touch your toes.  Yoga is a practice that will help you to become more flexible, but there are tools and poses that can modify your practice in the beginning.

When you’re new to the practice it really helps to work with an instructor who can watch what you’re doing and help.  If that isn’t practical, there are many online instructional videos and you can search for one that feels right for you.

Benefits of Yoga

Yoga has many benefits.  It will help you to improve your flexibility and increase strength.  Some forms of yoga are also aerobic activity and help strengthen your cardiovascular system.

Many people report weight management from practicing yoga.  But one of the greatest benefits people experience is reduction in pain.  If you’re suffering from pain in your joints or muscles, a regular practice of yoga can help to reduce that pain.

Yoga is also kind to your body.  In other words, it can be practiced in a way that doesn’t harm your joints or other sensitive areas.  If you’re worried about reinjuring a part of your body, yoga can help you to get strength while protecting your safety.

Spiritually, many people find that yoga helps to bring positive energy to the mind and soul.  If you experience a lot of stress, yoga can help you to get relief.  If you’re suffering from anxiety, depression, or trauma yoga can be a way to reconnect your body and mind and get relief from that suffering.

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What’s a Naturopath?

A “naturopath” is a naturopathic doctor who has been trained to combine nature and science to heal your body.  Naturopathic physicians are trained to provide diagnosis and treatment using natural methods. 

To become a naturopath, a person must attend a four-year naturopathic medical school where they learn about disease prevention and how to optimize wellness.  They learn principles of nutrition, plant medicine, psychology, counseling, and homeopathic medicine.

Naturopathic doctors work in private practice as well as in hospitals and clinics.   Rather than using synthetic medications, they choose treatments that work with the body to heal itself harnessing the power of nature.

When you go to a naturopathic doctor, you’ll see that it is in some ways similar to visiting any type of doctor.  You’ll give a medical history as well as sharing symptoms you’re experiencing and health goals you would like to achieve.

Your naturopathic doctor may order blood tests or other types of clinical testing.  You may also be asked to discuss your diet and lifestyle to help create a better picture of you overall health and wellness.

Additionally, you may be asked about other aspects of your health such as emotional and mental health, family medical history, and social factors.  All of this is used to create a sense of your overall health.  Naturopaths are working to treat the whole person not just one symptom or problem.

Once you’ve discussed your health concerns, a naturopath will discuss recommendations and prescribe a regimen for you.  While naturopaths have training in pharmacology, they typically depend more on botanical medicine, nutrition, and holistic therapies than medical doctors.

Naturopaths can often perform minor procedures but don’t perform major surgeries as medical doctors do.  In the United States naturopaths are licensed in 17 states and Washington D.C.  However, they are not licensed in all states.

A naturopath can help you to achieve optimal wellness by meeting many of your health needs and using natural solutions.  Naturopathic doctors receive years of training and can provide you with general healthcare.  You may also be able to find a naturopath that utilizes energy healing techniques during their time with you to remove obstacles standing in the way of your body’s natural healing ability.