The Angry Reiki Master: How to be a Light Worker in the Dark
I have been a practicing Reiki Master for a few years now. Learning the art of Reiki has truly saved my life, and it is my hope that my clients and their animal companions have benefited as well. Lately, however, I’ve noticed myself reacting to many things happening around me with anger, disgust, and fear. When […]
Learning Mindful Walking the Hard Way
Mindfulness is a mantra for our times. In a practice of mindful meditation, we learn to become aware of thoughts, sensations in our bodies, and feelings. We become aware of them with curiosity and kindness, and without judgment. We acknowledge them and let them go. When our minds wander, we gently bring them back to the […]
My Mom’s Crab Soup
My mom made her Maryland-style crab soup once a year, in mid-December, when my brother John traveled from San Diego to Hagerstown, Maryland to visit my parents for the holidays. Many of John’s lifelong friends lived in Maryland, so my mom would invite them all to the house for a huge seafood dinner. The appetizer […]
Recipe: Maryland Crab Soup
For this recipe, you will need: 8 cups vegetable broth or stock (or you can use water) 2 cups diced carrots 2 cups chopped onion (or 1 large onion, any variety) 1.5 cups chopped celery 1 stick of salted butter 2 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning 1 tsp. Old Bay Hot seasoning (or cayenne pepper, […]
Feeling Stuck? Try a Writing Prompt!
Even the most prolific writers among us can’t always come up with ideas for stories. It can be very frustrating sometimes to sit down in front of your paper or in front of your laptop and just stare, waiting for an idea to come. Sometimes, we just don’t know what we want to write about! When this […]
