Sound.

Fallen Tree

”If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?”  – CHARLES RIBORG MANN AND GEORGE RANSOM TWISS – Sound not only vibrates, it creates movement. According to Wikipedia, this physiological sound question about a tree falling originated in the 1910 book Physics by Charles…

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Wellness.

Peaceful stone figurine

What does that mean to you? During the time I have been away from the office I have had moments to contemplate what wellness means. For me, wellness means a focus on holistic and natural approaches, self-healing and preventive care … healthy-living, self-help, self-care, fitness, nutrition, diet and spiritual practices. During my sabbatical I have…

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Priorities.

You have probably noticed it has been a while – a long while – since I added to this blog and to the Balanced Bodycare podcast. It is time to be more active in these aspects of my life. it is time to share more information about what has been going on at Balanced Bodycare,…

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February Foot Love Plan

As I write this blog post, we are about to welcome the month of February. For most of us the upcoming month usually invokes thoughts of love, hearts and Valentine’s Day. For some, that means a last minute purchase of some flowers or chocolates for a loved one. While most of us know how to…

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Gut Wisdom

Balanced Bodycare

Have you ever been in a situation when you just “felt it in the pit of your stomach”? Maybe you had a situation when you needed to ask the advise of someone and there was no one available to ask, yet your “gut” had already given you the answer? Have you ever considered asking your…

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Thrive

A week ago or so, back in my yard, I found myself taking yet another photo of a flowering rhododendron.  What beauty that planted displayed, do you agree? A thriving, old growth planting, placed here long before my time on this land. Prodded me to notice how people thrive in our world. Yes, there are…

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Oh my aching feet …

I can not tell you how many times the phone has rung and the person on the other end tells me their feet are “aching”.  There are many reasons why our feet feel sore and ache.  What we all need to remember is our feet are our foundation. Think about it … Just as our…

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Peace

Earlier this month I attended a Breath Circle here at my office. It was not my first time, and will not be my last. Part of the practice involves bringing an item or items to place in the energy of the circle – I think of this as part blessing, part intention, and part honoring…

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Get out and Bloom

Even though we may feel like the warmth of summer has long passed and we are easing our way in to the cold and darkness of the winter season … there are still opportunities to see color around us. A time to be thankful for those moments when nature can surprise us with a splash…

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Support

Everyone needs support.  To be in a community where you feel “you belong”.  A place where you feel supported, safe and can truly be who you are. In October, while I was away from my office receiving some additional training in Cranio-Sacral Reflexology, I had the opportunity to stay in a beautiful home of a…

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