Metaphysical – Rachel Creager Ireland, LMT

Ritual

I was thinking today about different kinds of spiritual experiences. Some come from the faith that is built through ritual and practices repeated over many years; others come in a sudden wash of Divine grace. There’s no need to choose one over the other; they are both important in a rich spiritual life. I wroteContinue reading “Ritual”

Post-holiday Joy

Well, why not? Why should joy be only for holidays? Why not make this year one where we expect and celebrate joy every day? I don’t mean to deny other emotions. Every feeling is valid and part of being human. Nonetheless, we can claim joy, we can cultivate our capacity for joy, and at timesContinue reading “Post-holiday Joy”

How Often Massage?

I find myself feeling a little uncomfortable when people ask me how often they should take massage therapy. I think of the places I’ve worked, where there was lots of emphasis on “retention rates,” which is how many of a therapist’s new clients return within a month. So, there was great incentive to say whateverContinue reading “How Often Massage?”

Through the Lion’s Gate

Suddenly all the astrologers are talking about the Lion’s Gate. Apparently this happens every August, but I never heard of it until this week. It’s supposed to have something to do with Sirius and the lions of yesterday and tomorrow. Some are saying it’s a great time for manifestation, but Lorna Bevan says to expectContinue reading “Through the Lion’s Gate”

Intuition and Healing Presence

I’ve been noticing something lately. I wonder if you would be willing to share your thoughts on this. What I’m seeing is people who vehemently deny the power of their own intuition. They don’t trust their ability to receive information intuitively, so they go through life making decisions by what other people tell them theyContinue reading “Intuition and Healing Presence”