Learn 5 Ways to Connect with Your Loved Ones in Spirit

The majority of wisdom teachings and religions believe that we are all energy and that our energy moves to another realm when we die. The teachings suggest that we have the opportunity to connect with our loved ones in spirit. For each of these wisdom traditions, a very auspicious time of year is as summer concludes and the harvest autumn …

Gratitude and Miracles for Thanksgiving

Gratitude and Miracles for Thanksgiving

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~Albert Einstein   As we approach Thanksgiving this week, it’s a good time to consider the the value of gratitude in your life and the miracle that is your life. As Fred Rogers of Mister …

The Practice of Silence

In every religion and in all ancient healing practices, one of the common themes is the practice of entering into silence…. How does that feel to you?  Does the thought of entering into complete silence scare you?  Do you think – “how do I even begin to become silent?”  Or “no thanks – that’s not how I care to spend my time.”  In …

What Are the Universal Truths?

We are all living in an unprecedented time where we are seeking the Truth. What are the real facts of a situation?  How do we learn what is truthful about a particular scenario?  It can feel daunting to determine what is the best resource to find the facts, to discern what’s real and to believe what is being told to us. If your …

Community is the Key to Success!

In studying and exploring the ancient healing practices of the Native American traditions, I have always appreciated the focus on one key aspect to an individual’s healing — community.  Many in the Native American traditions, as well as other ancient healing practices, believe that a person who feels a deep sense of connection to their family, friends and community has a …

Enjoy Your Smoothie Fix Today

Let’s face it.  Our lives can be crazy with jammed packed schedules and difficulties finding time to make healthy and nutritional meals.  If simply for the sake of convenience and pure enjoyment, I thought it might be fun to explore the latest as it relates to healthy (and even not-so-healthy) smoothies. I began my journey by learning of 20 healthy …

Love Actually

“Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion’s starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don’t see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it’s not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it’s always there – …

Celebrating Spiritual Literacy in this Magical Season - Four Directions Wellness

Celebrating Spiritual Literacy in this Magical Season

To see a world in a grain of sand And a heaven in a wild flower. To hold infinity in the palm of your Hand and eternity in an hour. ~William Blake Since the dawn of day, mankind has always searched for the deeper meaning in life and the world around us.  Ancient cultures used the seasonal changes and the …

Recognizing & Supporting Family Caregiving

Recognizing and Supporting Family Caregivers

“Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible.”  Tia Walker, author Think back on your life for a moment.  When in your life did you have to dig deep into your reserves to face another day?  For many of us, it is likely a time that required us to care for another person.  It might be our …