December 25th 2015 Full Moon in Cancer

December 25th 2015 Christmas Full Moon in Cancer and it's happening at 11:11am.
This is the first full moon on Christmas Day for 38 years, the last one was in 1977
As I sit here and chow away at my spoon full of peanut butter dipped into granola, my mind is just racing as I think back to 1977. WOW! What a time that was. My son just started kindergarten in Sept and I was starting a new job in Mt. Prospect, so we had to move as it was too far to travel back and forth to Dundee, since I had no one to care for him after school except our German shepherd, Joe.
I was working as a Rental Consultant for an Apartment complex so an apartment was part of my salary. Moving was a given with this type of job, so onward we went but not for long, I hated living at the end of Ohare Field. The planes looked like they would fly into my front picture window, the power lines hummed outside my back door and the traffic was unreal. This was no place to raise a child that's for sure.
How things just start to flood your mind as you drift back in time. Funny how things are so much more clear to you now, all the learning experiences of the past and how well we maneuver along through our lives. It is amazing how the planetary influences effect our lives, things we don't even notice on a daily basis and how our lives run this parallel course through time, where we keep going in the same circle, learning the lessons over and over until we finally master them, then we can move on to something new. I know this is all about Mercury, Pluto and Uranus which always takes us back to take a look at the life lessons  we have past through before we transmute into new dimensional aspects. 
Have fun celebrating the Winter Solstice tomorrow and enjoy the Full Cancer Moon on Christmas Day

Many blessings to you this Winter Holiday Season. . .

Santa Stars and snowmen are still available on my ETSY Shop www.Etsy.com/shop/cranesnest
and I will continue to stock snowmen through the winter

2013 Happy New Year Everyone

Happy New Year, 2013
and looking back on my life, there is so much to be grateful for.

The holidays are over and all the winter creations have sold. So 2013 will begin a whole new year of creatures to annouce their arrival as the holidays start to unfold.again. As for me, I have come to realize that all the things I thought I missed growing up in an unwealthy family were just a figment of my imagination. Like coming home to some cheep fried rice that now a days, I make when I get home from a long day at work and enjoy so much for it's wonderful aroma and wholesome flavor. And I am always so gratefull that my parents were chef's and awesome cooks, and that I learned to make something really tasty out of what would apperar to be nothing, to most people. It may be a talent but I am forever grateful for my many talents. Being mulitalented has served me well through my life. It has made me most resourceful as well. Being on an adventure everyday of my life has been a true gift. Don't get me wrong, it didn't always feel this way either but this new year has brought with it a sence of appreciation for many things I would normally not take the time to appreciate. I, like so many people who grew up in the states, have taken so much for granted. Forgetting that we really do need to stop and look at ourselves in the mirror from time to time because we are truely outstanding creatures. Our virsatile ways has brought us to where we are today. We started out as children like all the others and grew into magical creatures. Artists, managers, lightworkers, healers and creative entities that never stop looking for the next avenue to bring us joy and make a little cash along the way,  I have been so blessed throughout my life it seems that I have to stop and wonder why it took me so long to realize just how truely wonderful this life is. I did it, I reached not only my potential but also my goals. Not all of them yet but I have learned much about manifestation and I am moving along quite nicely, I must say. Being in this wonderful gifted place on our planet I have learned to trust again. Not in a human sence but to spiritually trust in the universe that holds me so close to it's breast, like a great mother, that feeds and nurtures me and leads me to always see the best in all things. Everyday as I set an intention to experiance life through my highest self, the very highest aspect of energy that I can embody and go with the flow, allowing it to bring me through my day and back home again where I love to be. Back to the place that I rest and create and have learned that no matter what, I am me and so grateful to be who I am. I hope all your dreams manifest for you in this wonderous year ahead. . . until next time, many blessings to you

6th Chakra Third Eye Chakra Clearing & Yoga Meditation

Let us move forward with the sound of "Om"
which is the sound of the 6th chakra, the Third Eye
Chakra is our connection to intuition, located at the
center of the forehead, between the brow and hairline.
It's color is indigo and it's element is "light".
The sixth chakra is associated with sight and seeing both
intuitively and physically. It is related to energies of 
clear vision, light and spirit. It is through this chakra
that we may tune in to the higher self in order to seek
and receive inner guidance
Associated body parts; eyes, brain, pituitary and
pineal glands, lymphatic and endocrine systems,
Basic issues; clairvoyance, telepathy, wisdom,
connection to the higher self, imagination, dreams,
ideas and reasoning. Gemstones & Crystals; amethyst,
lapis lazuli, Flower essence; lavender, madia, Queen Anne's lace and sapphire,
Essential oils; Clary sage, lavender, lemon, , Food; air (greens, green drinks and teas)

Major issues of an unbalanced Third Eye Chakra include an inability to see the big picture and to keep and open mind. We may tend to follow illusionary ideas and have difficulty separating fact from fantasy. Reasoning, clear thinking, judgement, memory and concentration may be impaired. 
Signs of an unbalanced sixth chakra;

• Emotional or mental issues; fuzzy thinking, confusion, intellectual stagnation or decline, aimlessness
• Physical issues; headache, sinusitis, brain tumors, stroke, blindness, vision problems, learning disabilities, anxiety disorders and nightmares
• Common addictions; shopping, possessiveness, cultish behaviors

When the Third Eye Chakra is balanced, we feel intellectually at the top of our game. Our imaginations soar and we are in tune with and can draw upon our intuitive powers of reasoning. We are able to positively and realistically perceive and visualize the future. Because this chakra allows us to see beyond the physical world, our psychic and telepathic abilities may be heightened.
A balanced sixth chakra brings;

• an ability to think clearly
• a comfortable detachment from worldly goods,
• an ability to trust our inner wisdom, to "know" the unknowable
• attunement to our intuitive powers

Beneficial activities that promote and maintain a balanced Third Eye Chakra; keeping a dream journal, a conscience awareness of coincidences and serendipitous, meditation 

Now do your grounding meditation and then we'll move to the "Om" Meditation

Focus on the vibration of the Third Eye chakra, the sound is "Om" the sacred sound of the universe. Chant this sound silently or out loud three times

• Sit with your legs bent , feet crossed comfortably at the ankles, spine extended, shoulders down and away from the ears
• With eyes closed, focus on the middle of your brow,
•  Bring your hands into a prayer position(Namaste') between your eyes, thumbs crossed and resting at the third eye center. Elbows may be close together or held out to the sides.
• Chant the sound of Ong, which represents "activity "or the sound of om, which represents"stillness". Whichever sound you decide depends on what you need; follow your intuition
• Focus on the sound and vibration indigo light connecting to your higher self
• Repeat for one to three minuets or longer

               I am one with the vibration of the infinite

Benefits;

• activates the pineal and thyroid glands
• clears and balances the upper chakras
• promotes grounding and a sense of profound physical and cosmic connection
• calms and clears the mind
• slows respiration and heart rate

Thank you for joining me again today. Tomorrow we will connect to our Crown Chakra and then the rest will be up to you

Feel free to leave comments or suggestions on my blog topics as your input is always appreciated
have a wonderful day. . . many blessings

5th Chakra, Throat Chakra, Clearing and Meditation, yoga

We are moving right along and it is already the 5th day of Chakra Clearing
Meditations,The 5th is The Throat Chakra,The Throat Chakra's sound is
 "Ee" and the color is turquoise. It's all about Expression and Communication.
The 5th Chakra is associated with sound and has to do with creative self expression, speech, honesty; to receive, process and assimilate information and to connect with and speak our inner truth all relate to the fifth chakra, the center of transformation and change. Element; ether, location; throat, neck, Associated body parts; throat, neck, ears, jaw, mouth, teeth, gums, tongue and thyroid gland. Basic issues; communication, creativity, expression, humility and manifesting ideas, Gemstones & Crystals; aquamarine, blue opal, carnelian Flower essences; cosmos, larkspur and larch, Essential oils; chamomile, Orange, rosemary and Eucalyptus,
Food; fruits (blueberries and blackberries)

Major issues of an unbalanced Throat Chakra are a lack of expression, an inability to express oneself, a feeling to stagnation, an inability to communicate and holding on to unexpressed anger. We may feel a sense of not being heard or an inability to make ourselves heard, as well as a failure to find the right words or a fear of speaking

Signs of an unbalanced fifth chakra;

• Emotional or mental issues; frustration, timidity, dishonesty, criticism of self or others, low self esteem, excessive talking, inability to verbalize, shyness, being overly opinionated
• Physical issues; sore throat, laryngitis, upper respiratory illnesses, dental problems, teeth grinding and TMJ (tempo-mandibular joint) problems, skin irritations, ear infections, inflammations, hyperthyroidism, stiff neck, shoulder pain, stuttering, attention disorders
• Common addictions; smoking, inhalants, exercise high

When the throat chakra is balanced, we are able to speak our truth, in the supreme sense. We feel balanced and centered, creatively inspired and able to express ourselves appropriately

A balanced throat chakra brings;

• an ability to communicate verbally, in writing, or creatively
• confidence in our beliefs and our ability to express them
• the capacity to listen and truly hear
• a respect for the power and impact of language

Beneficial activities that promote and maintain a well balance 5th chakra are; singing, chanting, reciting poetry, keeping a journal, painting, dancing and drumming

Now, let us start our yoga exercise with the grounding meditation from the other lessons. . . after completion let's do a Chin Press Breath

• Sit with the spine completely extended. Eyes closed
• Inhale and exhale completely. Inhale through the nose to the slow count of  7 seconds
• Life your breastbone and press your chin to your chest and exhale through the nose for 7 seconds
• Repeat this movement several times in coordination with the breath
• Visualize cleansing turquoise energy opening the gateway to true communication
• Continue for one to three minuets

                I am able to hear the voice of my soul
Benefits;

• stimulates the thyroid and regulates metabolism
• stretches the muscles at the back of the neck
• improves willpower and concentration
• promotes a sense of inner peace

join me tomorrow for the 6th chakra clearing and yoga meditation on the Third Eye Chakra
until then, have a most wonderful day

Root Chakra, balancing meditaion, yoga exercise

Today is December 1, 2012,
To end this year, for the next 7 days, I  will blog about the Chakra Healing Energy we all contain within us and offer a mini series on chakra clearing, balancing and grounding each chakra energy center through awarness and meditation
Let us start with the 1st - Root Chakra, which is located at the base of the spine, perineum.
The Root Chakra is deep red in color and it's element is the Earth. It's ruling planet is Saturn. It is associated with our basic animal instincts of survival and self preservation: food, shelter, health and security. It is the very foundation in which we identify ourselves. This chakra relates to the principal of gravity, connecting us to our bodies, to the physical world around us and to the ground below. It's essence is that of rock, self-sufficient and unto thy self. Associated body parts are the Pelvic, anus, large intestine, adrenal gland, back, legs, feet and bones.
Basic issues are of safety, survival, shelter, groundedness, nourishment, self-esteem, trust, boundaries and physical health. Foods that support the root chakra are proteins; soy, tofu, nuts and legumes. Essential oils for support of the root chakra are bergamot, sandalwood,  cinnamon. Gemstones are; garnet, onyx, smokey quartz. Flower essences; blackberry, clematis and corn

Major issues of an unbalanced Root Chakra are feelings of isolation, abandonment and a lack of trust. Fear may take control of our emotional and psychological health. We may feel uncomfortable or not present in our body, a sense of not being in control, not heard or noticed. There may be difficulty  manifesting what is needed such as a good job, relationship, a home, attracting friends. Coupled with a sense of lack, not having enough money, clothing, food, happiness and a conviction that material wealth is crucial

Signs of an unbalance Root Chakra are;
fear, anxiety, insecurity, worry, grief, depression, disconnection, distrust, numbness, low self-esteem and greeToday is December 1, 2012,
To end this year, for the next 7 days, I  will blog about the Chakra Healing Energy we all contain within us and offer a mini series on chakra clearing, balancing and grounding each chakra energy center through awarness and meditation
Let us start with the 1st - Root Chakra, which is located at the base of the spine, perineum.
The Root Chakra is deep red in color and it's element is the Earth. It's ruling planet is Saturn. It is associated with our basic animal instincts of survival and self preservation: food, shelter, health and security. It is the very foundation in which we identify ourselves. This chakra relates to the principal of gravity, connecting us to our bodies, to the physical world around us and to the ground below. It's essence is that of rock, self-sufficient and unto thy self. Associated body parts are the Pelvic, anus, large intestine, adrenal gland, back, legs, feet and bones.
Basic issues are of safety, survival, shelter, groundedness, nourishment, self-esteem, trust, boundaries and physical health. Foods that support the root chakra are proteins; soy, tofu, nuts and legumes. Essential oils for support of the root chakra are bergamot, sandalwood,  cinnamon. Gemstones are; garnet, onyx, smokey quartz. Flower essences; blackberry, clematis and corn
 
Major issues of an unbalanced Root Chakra are feelings of isolation, abandonment and a lack of trust. Fear may take control of our emotional and psychological health. We may feel uncomfortable or not present in our body, a sense of not being in control, not heard or noticed. There may be difficulty  manifesting what is needed such as a good job, relationship, a home, attracting friends. Coupled with a sense of lack, not having enough money, clothing, food, happiness and a conviction that material wealth is crucial
 
Signs of an unbalance Root Chakra are;
fear, anxiety, insecurity, worry, grief, depression, disconnection, distrust, numbness, low self-esteem
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Physical issues;
lower back pain, sciatica, obesity, anorexia, constipation, hemorrhoids, prostrate problems and varicose veins
Common addictions; food, alcohol, sex

When the root chakra is balanced the vital connection to life is strong and supported. Our foundation is secure and we feel safe, supported and grounded, alive and peaceful.
A balanced root chakra brings;
a sense of safety, a strong feeling of belonging, an ability to trust and sense of acceptance. A sense of fulfillment, of being at hoe in one's body and on the earth.
Activities to promote a balance Root Chakra are, yoga, walking, hiking, running, biking and gardening

I am grounded and connected to the earth

Meditation to balance the Root Chakra;
Focus on the Root Chakra, the color red and the sound of  "O". Chant the sound "O"

• Stand with your feet at about the width of the hips apart. Arms at your sides or extended out in front of you
• Inhale, deep, filling your entire belly, pulling the energy up through your feet, up through your entire body
• Exhale and while doing so, gently bend your knees a few inches, inhale again and straighten your knees,
• Continue slowly bending and straightening your knees in coordination with your long, deep breaths
• Each time you breath in and bend your knees and exhale, straightening your knees, feel yourself becoming more and more connected to the earth. Feel the rhythm of Mother Earth fill your being with her strength and peacefulness
• Continue on for about 3 minuets or until you feel comfortable with your groundedness
• When complete, remain standing or sit comfortably closing your eyes completely now, and focus on the following thought

I am grounded and balanced. . .I am safe and secure. . .

This will clear and calm your mind, slows breathing and heart rate, promotes a sense of profound physical connection to the earth and spirit

Tomorrow we will go over the Sacral Chakra-Orange-2nd Chakra
until then. . . blessings

New Earth Project

Have you ever wanted to do something so bad it makes your teeth ache? I have been attempting to fix the storms that consistently attack the area that I live in. Besides wanting to be successful as a primitive artist and an awesome restaurant manager, I truly want to help Mother Earth in her ascension which in turn will help us down our own path of ascension. So when I received an email invitation from Jennifer Hoffman, to join a group to help Mother Earth in her healing and ascension process, of course I jumped on it. After the first conference call, which was completely awesome as to the information received about the earths weather systems, HARRP, nuclear disasters about to take place and how we, as light-workers, joined together, are capable of making a huge difference in the ascension process of the earth and our ability to help heal the earth planet. The energy felt from this call was so magnificent that I was reduced to tears by the end of the call. I do not have the capacity to put into words, how this project makes me feel, knowing that this union of like minded people are able to bring about much needed change, not just for the planet but for mankind as well. Everyday is an adventure of unconditional love and gratitude which fills my cup like nothing I have ever done before in my entire life. Her mailing brought nearly 1000 people together from all over the globe and I can not wait to see the outcome of this most wonderful group of healers of which I am honored to be engaged in such a loving project. 
with love and light. . .