In anticipation of the amazing “strawberry” full moon and summer solstice, I found myself sitting outside mesmerized and pulled by the golden crimson fire in the sky. The sunset was just as breathtaking as the golden glow of the moon. It reminded me of another gem in my treasure chest that I would like to […]
Gems from Coach Brenda In my last blog, I invited you to stay tuned so I could share my treasure chest of jewels with you. One of the gems I’d like to share with you today is breathing. I always like to walk my talk and did just that this weekend in Lake Tahoe. When […]
Growing up on a dairy farm, I understand what it means to be branded. In the olden days, ranchers heated the branding iron in an open fire then seared their brand directly onto the hides of their cattle or horses. My father used ear tags for the same purpose – as a way to identify […]
All of us have experienced that terrible sinking feeling that accompanies disappointment. It’s all too easy to fixate on things that don’t go our way and resent life for not giving us what we want. But finding freedom from disappointment is as easy as changing your perspective on what disappointment is and the purpose it’s […]
Making peace with our emotions and being receptive to the feelings of others without being overwhelmed by them is challenging, but one that we can overcome by self-reflecting with Amazonite. Showing what we perceive as ‘weak’ emotions in front of other people, even those we care about most, can be intimidating. Taking someone else’s anger […]
Do you ever wonder why some people just seem to shine – inside and out? Whatever they have seems to glow from within. I like to call this their ‘inner light’. Not only does this light give them a youthful appearance, but everything about them seems lighter (pun intended), clearer and illuminated. I believe that […]
For thousands of years, cultures around the world have been fascinated by eyes and bestowed them with magical properties. But what makes our eyes so intriguing? Eyes are a powerful symbol for uncovering hidden knowledge and one’s higher truth, and for this reason the eyes have been called the gateway to the soul. One of […]
There are those who connect with a greater state of consciousness, those who understand themselves as an immortal, eternal, soul, and those who know the power of divine love…We are all divine love, and those who have realized this also recognize others with a similar awareness of the true nature of the soul. When you […]
Apache Tears is a magnificent crystal that’s both highly protective and soothing, and a must-have for any empath’s collection. As a crystal that provides both gentle grounding and psychic shielding, working with Apache Tears is an excellent way to keep negativity at bay. In this video, I describe how you can use Apache Tears to […]
If you’ve been struggling to heal your heart and recover your emotional equilibrium after a breakup or the loss of a loved one, Rose Quartz is the perfect crystal to add to your collection. In this video, I demonstrate how you can meditate with Rose Quartz to heal any heavy, painful emotions you’ve been struggling […]
