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Sep 14, 20153 min read

What happens when animal lovers eat mindfully?

Most of us share our lives with beloved animals—cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, parrots, guinea pigs, rats and the like. Animals are...

Sep 9, 20153 min read

What happens when a horse with laminitis gets Reiki?

Scoobie is a small black horse residing at Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary in Essex, England. Diagnosed with chronic laminitis, a deadly...

Sep 7, 20152 min read

4 tips to see with clear and positive eyes

When our animals are sick, it can be very difficult to stay positive. The more upset and emotional we become, the more it weighs upon our...

Sep 2, 20153 min read

10 inspiring documentaries that will change your life

What are you up to this weekend? I’m still catching up on things, after spending last week in the UK. But I’m also kind of in the mood...

Aug 31, 20152 min read

Why ravens are the world’s most fascinating bird

I’ve always loved ravens. They are beautiful birds—shiny black, regal, intelligent. So imagine how exciting it was for me to see the...

Aug 26, 20152 min read

The inspiring hero behind one of my favorite sanctuaries

Today I’m at one of my favorite places in the world: Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary in Essex, England. My “Everything Animal Reiki” class...

Aug 24, 20153 min read

10 reasons to go vegetarian right now

I remember the first time I saw a cow factory farming video my freshman year in college. I gave up beef on the spot and have gradually...

Aug 19, 20152 min read

My 10 favorite things to do in London

I’m so excited to fly to the UK this weekend for my Everything Animal Reiki and Equine Reiki Training classes at Remus Memorial Horse...

Aug 17, 20153 min read

The surprisingly easy way to benefit your animal’s health

Sound has a profound effect on the entire mind-body physiology. –Deepak Chopra From Gregorian monks and Tibetan Buddhist monks to Hindu...

Aug 12, 20152 min read

What happens when you pair mindfulness with heartfulness?

The concept of “mindfulness” has been on my mind a lot lately. Not just because it’s splashed across headlines and gaining wider...

Aug 10, 20153 min read

The beautiful life lessons I learned from a hospice cat

Many times when we learn Reiki for animals, we think we’re going to be “doing” the healing for the animals. But the animals know better....

Aug 5, 20153 min read

These spiritual lessons from animals make every day better

I’ve said before that animals are our greatest teachers. My beloved dog Dakota was my first animal Reiki teacher. And the animals I’ve...

Aug 3, 20153 min read

Starting an animal rescue: what you need to know

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to start your own animal rescue or sanctuary? I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks this would be a dream...

Jul 22, 20153 min read

These kids are making this world a better place

It’s easy to get really down about the future of this planet when you read the news: polluted water, oceans and air. Genetically modified...

Jul 20, 20153 min read

This book is changing my life right now

I’ve realized something about myself this past week: It’s really, really hard for me to let go of “stuff.” Even if said stuff is crammed...

Jul 16, 20153 min read

The surprising update on my Happiness Challenge

Last week, I invited you to join me on my 5-3-1 Happiness Challenge, a simple way to bring more happiness to your life. The idea is a...

Jul 8, 20152 min read

My 5-3-1 Happiness Challenge: Will you join me?

When I was at Pilates the other day, my trainer told me about 5-3-1, a simple (and genius!) way we can all be happier. Specifically:...

Jul 1, 20153 min read

5 animal terms that need to be modernized

The words we choose to use send powerful messages out into this world. The words we choose to use when discussing animals are no...

Jun 29, 20155 min read

23 ways meditation can improve your life right now

I truly believe meditation can impact our lives in positive, astounding ways. I noticed this firsthand when my daily meditations and my...

Jun 22, 20154 min read

Signs your animal is depressed (and how to help)

A new job, a new baby, a new pet, the loss of a pet, a new house—sometimes we forget that the major life events that stress us out can...