May 2019 Blog - The Theme is "Awareness"

The theme for May is “AWARENESS”

Photo by Rosemary b. lasher

The theme of Awareness can appear in many different ways. We may become more aware of where we lack as well as where we shine. We can become more aware of how we use our energy, where the boundaries are too strong or too weak, and where we hold ourselves back and where we push too hard towards unattainable expectations. We also have an opportunity to become more aware of others from a place of compassion and neutrality, not needing to jump in and fix, but just to become aware of their process.

Consciousness can be opened and raised, intuition strengthened, and senses heightened.  Waking up to a different awareness of the physical body can at first carry with it some discomfort as you become aware of your body, what it carries and where it needs attention.  Instead of self-judgment or feeling victimized or blaming others, this awareness can help you take responsibility for how to move forward in better care and nurturing of your body.

I am just completing teaching my 3rd class of the Couples Conscious Connecting Circle and am working with the themes of awareness, intimacy and vulnerability. I will be offering this class again (a series of 3 circles for couples) in September/October. 

Speaking of vulnerability, many of you have probably recently heard or seen Brene Brown. Brene describes the word VULNERABILITY in this way: Vulnerability is the courage to show up when you can’t control the outcome.

She is a bit of the hot happening thing lately. But for me Brene Brown has long been a person who has influenced my work. Brene has this wonderful ability to mix humor with hard science. If you have not had a chance yet, I strongly encourage you to view her Netflix special “The Call to Courage”. 

This one is perhaps my favorite Brene quotes “Today I will choose courage over comfort”.

 That is what I am trying to do every day – Choosing Courage over Comfort. As a result of that effort I have a whole host of new offerings upcoming at Rose Healing Center. :-) I encourage you to check them out.

Vibrational Sound Healing Experiences with the Crystal Harp

Introduction to Crystals

 Learn Reiki with Betty Sue Hanson

Conscious Couples Connecting Circle

Living in the Light - Accessing the Divine Within with Cheryl Banfield

Of course, I am still here to support you in individual hands-on sessions or phone sessions as well. Wishing you a May filled with awareness.

April 2019 Blog - A new beginning

Photo courtesy of chas murray

Welcome Spring.  Happy Easter, Happy Passover.  Spring is the perfect time of year to think about new growth in our lives and we are here to help you craft an inspiration for your future. The red tailed hawk and the red shoulder hawk are two of my favorites that fly around near Rose Healing. I think there is a message they bring about seeing your life from a higher perspective.

Upcoming Events at Rose Healing Include:

Sound Healing with Crystal Harp - Sunday April 14th 10 AM and a special Mother’s Day event on May 12th at 10 AM.

The oil of the month is Stress Away 

Buy Stress Away direct from Young Living

Stress Away is one of my regular "go to" oils. 

Stress Away™ essential oil blend is the first product to contain the unique combination of Lime essential oil and Vanilla extract. Stress Away oil also includes Copaiba, which has a history of beneficial properties in topical application; Lavender, with its refreshing and calming scent; and Cedarwood, which features the powerful plant constituent cedrol. All of these ingredients are expertly blended with the exotic scent of Ocotea, a unique Ecuadorian-sourced essential oil. With a perfectly balanced aroma of both tropical and citrus notes, Stress Away essential oil blend is a uniquely relaxing oasis in a fast-paced world.

Stress Away’s sweet citrus scent helps you step away from the many tasks that fill your day to momentarily unwind and relax in a personal oasis.

Stress Away Essential Oil Uses

• Diffuse it around your home after a long day for a fresh, soothing aroma.

• Apply Stress Away oil to your wrists or back of neck while at work or school to enjoy its calming scent.

• Add a few drops to a cotton ball and place it in the air vent of your car during long drives or during rush-hour traffic to create a calming environment.

• Send kids to school on test day with Stress Away’s soothing aroma.

• Apply it to your wrists to wear it as a pleasant perfume.

  How to Use Stress Away Oil

  Topical: Shake well and apply generously on wrists or back of neck as desired. Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily. Caution: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.

March 2019 Blog - Think Spring!

Welcome March and Spring!

Photo from MJ Wyatt Ross

March Events at Rose Healing Center

3/10/19 – Sound Healing with the Crystal Lyre

2 Day Special Event 3/30 & 3/31 with guest teacher Cheryl Banfield from Maine

Winter is a difficult season for me as I think it is for many of us. One of the “silver linings” of the season is I have the good fortune to live and work in Verplanck/Cortlandt Manor right along the Hudson River. Each year from January to April (or whenever the ice stops flying on the Hudson) we have amazing sightings of the majestic bald eagle. I so adore seeing the photographers at Steamboat Dock just down the street from me. Here is one of the more incredible captures from my friend and fellow Westchester Healing Group practitioner - Will Cook.

These past few weeks of what feels like never-ending Winter here in NY have allowed me to re-focus on reading and I am connecting again with the energy of Brene’ Brown who I adore. For those of you not familiar with her work – Brene’ became famous for a TED talk – “The Power of Vulnerability” I encourage you to watch it.  https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability

 She is the author of several books including the one I am currently reading: “Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transform the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead”

I find Brene’s style of wrapping hardcore science and research with humor and storytelling to be profound methods for me to understand the concepts she is trying to convey.  The theme she has in all her work is basically that 99% of life is showing up and being our true authentic self.   Often easier said than done!

As I have gone deeper into my work at Rose Healing, I have continued to strengthen my ability to be my true authentic self no matter what circumstances I find myself in and I am profoundly grateful to help others step into their true authentic selves.

In thinking about this, I also found several writers who focus on numerology and the energy around that. March, 2019 brings the energy of the number 3 – it is the 3rd month.  The number 3 is highly expressive. It encourages us to express our truth, speak up, and communicate our needs and desires to ourselves, others, and the world. It represents the harmony and balance that is achieved when we are in alignment.  Staying balanced and paying attention to the messages of your mind, body, and soul. Stay in balance by meditating, checking in with yourself, and remember to recharge whenever you get the chance. We here are Rose Healing are here to help.

For those of you who share my fatigue with this winter some important upcoming dates:

March 10 – Daylight Savings time & – Sound Healing with the Crystal Lyre

March 20 – Spring Equinox

March 30 and March 31st - 2 Day Special Event 3/30 & 3/31 with guest teacher Cheryl Banfield from Maine

OIL OF THE MONTH:  Stress Away

Stress Away is one of my regular "go to" oils.  I find it to have a deeply calming effect on myself and my clients. 

Stress Away™ essential oil blend is the first product to contain the unique combination of Lime essential oil and Vanilla extract. Stress Away oil also includes Copaiba, which has a history of beneficial properties in topical application; Lavender, with its refreshing and calming scent; and Cedarwood. All of these ingredients are expertly blended with the exotic scent of Ocotea, a unique Ecuadorian-sourced essential oil. With a perfectly balanced aroma of both tropical and citrus notes, Stress Away essential oil blend is a uniquely relaxing oasis in a fast-paced world.

Stress Away’s sweet citrus scent helps you step away from the many tasks that fill your day to momentarily unwind and relax in a personal oasis.

Stress Away Essential Oil Uses

·       Diffuse it around your home after a long day for a fresh, soothing aroma.

·       Apply Stress Away oil to your wrists or back of neck while at work or school to enjoy its calming scent.

·       Send kids to school on test day with Stress Away’s soothing aroma.

How to Use Stress Away Oil

Topical: Shake well and apply generously on wrists or back of neck as desired. Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily. Caution: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.  

February 2019 Blog - Seeking the Light

Icy Hudson River Sunrise - Photo courtesy of Alan Orr, Hudson Valley In Pictures

Welcome Febraury with a Spotlight on Amethyst Crystals and Our Oil is Purification

February has several holiday and events. This weekend is Super bowl Sunday which while not an official holiday, it certainly has evolved into a cultural event here in the US. February 1st marks Groundhog Day, Imbolc (St. Bridget’s Day - Ireland) and Candlemas (Catholic Calendar). Chinese New Year arrives February 5th. Later in the month we also celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Candlemas commemorates the ritual purification of Mary, 40 days after the birth of her son Jesus. This day also marks the ritual presentation of the baby Jesus to God in the Temple at Jerusalem. The festival is called Candlemas because this was the day that all the Church's candles for the year were blessed.

Imbolc is based on a Celtic tradition and is meant to mark the halfway point between winter solstice and the spring equinox. Imbolc is just one of several pre-Christian holidays highlighting some aspect of winter and sunlight, and heralding the change of seasons.

Chinese New Year: is the Spring Festival and celebrations last 15 days and often include massive amounts of fireworks!  Preparations include, a huge clean-up (purification) to sweep away any traces of bad luck.  On the eve and day of Chinese New Year there are massive feasts including whole fish to symbolize the abundance of the coming year. Every Chinese New Year there is a new zodiac animal associated with that year.  2019 is the Year of the Pig.

All of these holidays around the start of February have themes of purification, hibernation, seeking signs of spring, planting seeds (at least in our mind first), return of the light and lengthening of the days.   The larger metaphysical themes are spiritual awakenings, initiations, dedication, inner journeys and honoring the artist within.

Finally later in February we have Valentine’s Day which in our culture has so many double meanings that it can often be a difficult day for those who are not experiencing the relationship they wished they had, while others seem to embrace all things with red hearts.

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Amethyst Crytsals

TRUST • INTUITION • SPIRITUALITY

Despite being easily found, this stone has a long history of being associated with luxury.  In the Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui, amethyst is encouraged to be placed in the wealth corner, where it is said to amplify the flow of prosperity into the home.

Amethyst healing properties are as plentiful as the stone itself. It is thought of mostly as a protective stone. As it is linked to the crown chakra, it is helpful in purifying the mind and clearing it of negative thoughts including stress and anxiety.  Amethyst is especially useful the workplace as it enhances communication, intuition and prosperity.

Using amethyst to decorate the home is a choice many make for its appearance, alone. However, the stone can have many metaphysical benefits as well if placed in the right room. An amethyst in the family room can assist in familial bonding time, and provide the confidence and calm necessary for open communication. Amethyst in the office will bring intuition for making tough, gut decisions in business, and stress-relief for long work days. Placing an amethyst somewhere in the bathroom is another way to relieve anxiety during a soothing bath.

Amethyst is the birthstone for February, (HA! I didn’t know this when I picked this stone for this month!). and known as the Zodiac stone for Pisces. It is also linked to the element of Wind. This element is believed to activate the mind, and assist in clairvoyance and intuition. It is the ideal stone for meditation that seeks to discover the reason for certain behaviors or actions, both on the part of oneself, or another.

We have some pieces of Amethyst available for purchase at Rose Healing.

OIL OF THE MONTH:  Purification Essential Oil Blend™

Purification Essential Oil is an uplifting and refreshing oil perfect blend for use as a household cleaner. It neutralizes odors and protects from mildew and mold. Use for pet odors and diffuse in kennel and barn.

On a spiritual level diffusing Purification can purify and cleanse negative emotions and vibrations. Spray some in an emotionally charged room or in your work space, especially if there is anger, violence or chaotic energy. Or use it as you would sage to help clear a space.  This is a fantastic oil for when we need support in seeing our patterning as it relates to abandonment, rejection, or the fear of being alone. It also can calm anger and conflict and bring back purity of thought and restore order. It opens the sacral chakra.

There are six different essential oils in Purification. They are listed below along with a brief description of each oil.

·       Lemongrass Essential Oil - supports healthy digestive system.

·       Melaleuca alternifolia Essential Oil (Tea Tree Oil) for its ability to support healthy skin and is cleansing.

·       Rosemary Essential Oil supports a healthy lifestyle regimen and overall well-being.

·       Myrtle Essential Oil is supportive of the respiratory system and is helpful for meditation and lifting the spirit.

·       Lavandin Essential Oil is soothing and calming and supports healthy skin.

·       Citronella Essential Oil was used traditionally to prevent food spoilage. Popularly used as an insect deterrent.

How do I Use Purification Oil?

Use diluted - 50:50 dilution (one part essential oil: one part of vegetable oil). Then,

• Apply several drops (2-4) on feet, ears and temples

• Directly inhale, or

• Diffuse.

Can this oil be used for Animals? Yes, for dogs, horses. Note about Animals: Certain oils can be very toxic to cats. Citrus products and oils in particular that are not of therapeutic grade! Please consult your vet if you are not sure about applying any essential oil to your pet.

What are the Safety Precautions? Repeated use can result in extreme contact sensitization. Can be irritating to sensitive skin. Possible photo-sensitivity. Generally safe for children over 2 years of age.

Stay warm and cozy and embrace the knowledge that the light is returning.

Our upcoming events at Rose Healing Center including Sound Healing, Reiki and Special Events.   I am pleased to be a practitioner at two upcoming Retreats in March. Discover Your Power Within: Shine On! With Kacey and A Magical Retreat Weekend with Catherine Anesi, LCSW, RM & Tanya Cole-Lesnick, LCSW-R

January 2019 Blog - A New Year with New Offerings

Photo by Mary Elliot-OHaire.

Happy New Year fellow seekers! Wishing us all a safe, healthy, and successful journey in 2019.

A new year is always a time for new energy. So as I seem to suggest often in these blogs, once again this is a perfect time to think about what you wish to manifest in your life.  I like to write down a list of at least 10 things.  When writing be sure to keep it in the positive.  Write what you do want, not what you don’t.  It is a nice idea to tuck this list away somewhere and revisit it in say June, 2019 or next December.

Time seems to be moving faster, at least it feels that way to me lately. There is a message here about slowing down, listening, becoming aware.   The one thing that always helps with this is getting in contact with our breath and meditation. A reminder to begin a practice in 2019 if you do not already have one. Or if you do, to recommit to that practice.

““I know our salvation and that of our planet rests in our ability to feel connected to each other, to ourselves, to nature and to the universal latticework of light and energy that binds us to this plane”

— Julie Holland, MD

As we move to 2019, I am in such deep gratitude for all of you who have entered through the doors of Rose Healing Center and allowed me to be a part of your healing process.   I look forward to offering new and exciting groups and events in 2019 including a Conscious Coupling Connecting Circle (Series of 3 - starting on January 27th limited to 4 couples) and a Prosperity/Abundance seminar tentatively scheduled for March. Much more about these offerings coming very soon.  We will continue to offer Vibrational Sound Healings with the Crystal Harp/Lyre.  January and February dates are already up on our site for the sound baths.  https://rosehealingcenter.com/soundbath/

Wishing you a New Year filled with love, peace, and prosperity.   

December 2018 Blog - The Darkness and the Light

Holiday Message:  As I prepare to celebrate Christmas (which is my tradition) I cannot help but be reminded of the gifts of this past year, where I was fortunate enough to have expanded my practice and my knowledge base via study with incredible teachers including Cheryl Banfield (Sound Healing/Energy Work) and Natalie Kasdan and Anne Samojedny (craniosacral therapy) and Mary Ellen O’Brien (intuitive awareness) to just name a few.  As Rose Healing Center transitions to our 6th year of wellness care, we would like to thank each of you for your kind patronage and support. Being able to share healing energy with all of you, my clients, students and friends is truly one of my most treasured gifts of 2018.  Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Yule, Kwanzaa or whatever you celebrate. 

As I have shared with you in the past, this time of year when the night is long and the days are short can be difficult for me and for others I know.  Over time, I have learned to embrace the energy of the dark which is inviting me to dream, to lay down burdens, and to be aware of what is all around me and within me.   This time of year offers solitude and solace for some and for others it can be an extremely lonely time.   Metaphysically December is a good time to look within, to find the courage to release and let go, to meditate and honor our individual traditions as we prepare for the New Year ahead. The thing I find most helpful during the slower winter months is the knowledge that the light will return. For me grounding and centering occurs through body work. If I can help you ground and center, I am happy to do so.  Please contact me for a session.

There are two different Events being offered in December. One on 12/9/18 at the Lighthouse Retreat and Wellness Center in Croton and one on 12/30/18 at Rose Healing.  Our 12/30 event will focus on setting intention for the New Year.

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Christmas Spirit Essential Oil™

Christmas Spirit Essential Oil is the best oil to use during the holidays! But it can bring comfort, peace and joy all year long!

Buy Christmas Spirit Essential Oil

Diffuse for a spicy holiday aroma, place it on pine cones or put it on the logs and throw them on the fireplace. Any way it is used, everyone will love it; and it will keep you in the spirit all year long!   Christmas Spirit blend relieves that occasional blue feeling and promotes

What is in Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend? There are three different oils in Christmas Spirit Blend. They are listed below along with a brief description of each oil.

Orange Oil aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration*. Also has calming effects and may be used for feelings of peace.

Cinnamon Bark is immune stimulating making it highly effective to maintain a healthy lifestyle regime*.

Spruce Oil is grounding and releasing. 

What are the Documented Uses for Christmas Spirit Essential Oil? Abuse, anger, occasional blue feeling, emotional trauma, happiness, emotional heart, bring joy to heart, joyous, protection, stress and trauma.

What is the Spiritual Influence? Christmas spirit helps us to embrace the spirituality and emotions of the season. It helps us to be grateful for our gifts and freely give to others with an open heart.  It allows us to express joy and feel protected; and release negative emotions of occasional blues, insecurity and low self worth.

How do I Use it?  Use diluted - 50:50 dilution (one part essential oil: one part of vegetable oil) or more. Then,

·                Apply several drops (2-4) to wrists, over heart, neck and feet;

·                Wear as a perfume or cologne;

·                Directly inhale; or Diffuse

What are the Safety Precautions?  Dilute before using on sensitive areas such as the face, neck, genital area, etc. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using directly on infants and very small children.

Note if you want to save 24% off Retail please contact me to get a Distributor Discount.

Thank you for reading this.   Happy Holidays!