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When was the last time that you simply let yourself be? In the constant hum of activity that is the world, and with instant access to all kinds of things, how much downtime do we truly allow ourselves? Looking at the archways opening to the sky and trees at Glastonbury Abbey is a good reminder to stop and enjoy the power of nature. Copyright 2018 Kathryn Palacio.  About a year-and-a-half ago, I went to float (Epsom salt sensory deprivation tank) for the first time. At that time, I was meditating on a regular basis and was really relaxed and chill, so it was a great meditative experience. I really enjoyed the experience and wanted to go again, but it was rather difficult to get an appointment. I let the idea slide back to the back burner. Over the past year, many things have changed. Change seems to be the buzz word, actually. I've made great strides in letting go of my "Type-A death grip" on things, and I've been pretty good at rolling with the changes th...

As I mentioned in the blog post,  Holding the Field , some people are the touch stone for others when life is stressful. Sometimes what we do to hold the field may not be observable or obvious, but I believe the impact and can be felt. I wanted to provide a specific example to illustrate ways to hold the field. In April 2016, I attended a yoga retreat. As we were preparing for a ceremony, the facilitator asked everyone to form circles and to quiet down. Many of the women were chatting and milling about finding a place to sit. I was sitting in the circle at the center of the room breathing deeply, anchoring in peace, love, and tranquility, and visualizing love and light radiating from my heart and body into the room. The woman next to me placed her hand in mine, and those in our circle sat there holding hands silently, as the hubbub slowly quieted. Me sitting there peacefully and sending love to everyone in the room was me holding the field. My heart was simply overflowing with c...

How often do we pause and look around at the "culture of busy" that surrounds us and the toll that it takes on us when we partake in that mindset? A couple of years ago, I read an article where the person committed to not use the word "busy" as a response when asked how they have been, and it is a noble goal. Busy as they may be, I find that people tend to make time for the things that are important to them. With all of the obligations in our lives (family, work, school, etc.), one of the most deserving, and often most neglected, areas of our lives is practicing self-care, including finding balance and truly nourishing ourselves. I have often heard the saying that "it is difficult to fill up the cups of others when yours is empty". One of my favorite mugs from a dear friend and beautiful, luminous soul. When I was in college, one of my mentors would say, "It is more difficult to cut with a dull blade. Sometimes it's important to take the t...

Many of us reach a point where we do not know what to do in our lives; something does not feel quite right, and all we know is that we are simply not satisfied. In retrospect, me reaching such a point indicated that I was in search of my purpose in this world. As cheesy as it sounds, each one of us does have a life purpose. We each bring our own unique color and vibrancy to the canvas of life. Part of the wonderful journey that we are on is to figure out exactly what that purpose is. A big indicator of being on the right path is when we feel joy, peace, contentment, love, passion, and fulfillment in what we are doing. A tube torus sacred geometry ornament - the same shape as t he electromagnetic field around the heart When I was younger, I disliked change, and I lamented my life not staying the way it was, although I was ironically dissatisfied with it. Sometimes a part of that purpose may mean we are meant to be leaders, observers, those who hold space for others, and etc. ...

Recently, while at an event with a friend, she turned to look at me and said, "What's wrong? Why are you so quiet?" Admittedly, I had not seen this friend in almost two years, and her questions made me reflect on how much things can change in two years! I have always considered myself a quite person, an observer, someone who only opens up to a small number of very close friends [Oh the irony of now having my public  Kathryn Palacio (Loving My Soul) YouTube channel , LovingMySoul1111 Instagram account , Kathryn Palacio - Loving My Soul Facebook page , and Loving My Soul blog ]. This friend is one of those people with whom I have shared my dreams, hopes, fears, and disappointments. I began to think about the me that she used to know. The me with whom she was used to interacting, who she was expecting to be with her at that event. The me I was two, five, or even 10 years ago. In the past, I much more dissatisfied with my life. I was trying to figure out who I was and w...

Have you ever had someone tell you a story about an injury they received, and you could literally feel the pain or uneasiness in the area of the body that they were describing? If so, you may be very empathetic and possibly empthic. Empathy is a good thing. It helps us to relate to those around us, to be able to put ourselves in their shoes, and to be able to think through how our words or actions might impact others. Empathy also allows us to see where other people’s wounds or struggles are so that we can be mindful and choose to react from a place of love and compassion instead of frustration or anger. Growing up, I do not think I realized how sensitive I was to those around me. As a child, I loved animals, felt a very strong connection to them, and could often understand them and their needs better than the adults around me could. I definitely needed my alone time. I loved to be immersed in books or out in nature. As a teenager, I often had severe mood swings and frequently f...