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- Drumming At Green Lake - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierDrumming at Green Lake is such a wonderful experience. All of nature surrounds me as I sit close to the water, trees, birds, ducks, water lilies, turtles and a lone crane. Having no formal training in drumming and being a little shy, I prefer to go drumming at Green Lake away from the busy ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Express Your Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierExpress your creativity by first acknowledging that you are a Divine being of love and light. The Goddess is within you whether you are woman or man. That natural vibration of the Sacred Feminine is creativity itself. So many of my clients feel that they are not creative at all. Yes you are ...
Views: 1231 - Channeled Message for August - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierA Channeled Message for August was given to me and I would like to share it with you. "Be all that you can be. Not only on the human level, also on the spiritual level. Be fully in your humanity as well as your Divinity. You are spirit in a body, which is your sacred temple. God is love. You, ...
Views: 803 - Treasure of Ashland, OR - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe treasures of Ashland, Oregon include the beauty of Goddess Gaia, the creativity of the many theatre companies and the numerous recreational activities. My friend Chris and I recently drove 8 hours from Seattle, WA on I5 to the southern Oregon town for our friend Jayne and Ian's ...
Views: 950 - Grieving for a Dying Friend - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe journey of grieving for a dying friend has begun for me. It all began early last month when I heard that my friend Debbie's cancer had returned. Another friend Chris and I went to see her soon after she had a series of tests done. We were startled by how weak Deb had gotten so suddenly. My ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Honor Goddess Gaia - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor Goddess Gaia as the earth goddess that she is, according to the ancient Greek religion. She is a living being who organically loves and nurtures us in so many ways. All that we need to do is receive her loving mother energy that she so freely shares with us. When we appreciate the ...
Views: 2034(1 vote) - Traveling Across the US - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierTraveling across the US has been an old dream of mine for quite some time. Just recently I had the opportunity to experience Divine Creating at it's best by fulfilling that almost forgotten dream. On Sunday July 3 my daughter and I completed the four day trip across this beautiful country ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Practice the Daily Practices - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierPractice the daily practices on a regular basis to support yourself on the spiritual path. Our spiritual path is a journey of the soul where you need to have essentials in order to traverse the trail with ease. Practice the daily practices beginning with the breath, prana or life force ...
Views: 505 - Healing Power of Touch - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHealing Power of Touch Healing Power of Touch is the second of several articles on Reiki Healing. My intention is to show how powerful this ancient Japanese energy medicine is as a hands-on healing tool for facilitating balance and wholeness in the body. As a Reiki Master Healer and Intuitive ...
Views: 1617(2 votes) - Channeled Message for June 2011 - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierLumina Dei Newsletter June 2011 Dear friends, Happy Summer Solstice!! This is a Channeled Message for June that I received and I would like to share it with you. "The past is over. Set yourself free from the self-imposed ties that bind you and keep your spirit ...
Views: 967 - Using your Psychic Abilities - Trusting Your Intuition - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierIn this series of posts titled Using Your Psychic Abilities I am sharing personal stories about the power trusting your intuition. Using your psychic abilities - trusting your intuition is about knowing that we are all intuitive. With intention, inner silence, listening, trusting and ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Divine Creating - "God also gives us a bonus - Look for the bonus." - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierIn this series of posts about Divine Creating I will share stories that demonstrate how the Universe creates through us. We are always creating through our thoughts, so let’s remember to manifest more consciously with intention. In Divine creating we focus our thoughts and intention on ...
Views: 1231 - "When going through hell keep going." Winston Churchill - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Maureen Brennan Mercier"When going through hell keep going." Winston Churchill When I first heard this quote by Churchill I laughed. After thinking about his words I realized that he was making an important point that resonated with me. When going through hell keep going reminds me to not get stuck in the pain ...
Views: 1830(1 vote) - Breathing in Healing Energy - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierBreathing in healing energy is a very simple and basic jewel for your jewel box. It can be done anywhere, any time throughout the day as a part of your daily practice. It is a powerful tool in the grieving process as well. The breath or prana is the life force energy. As you consciously ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - Honor the Divine Mother - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor the Divine Mother as she is the embodiment of the Sacred Feminine energy. The Divine Mother's qualities are unconditional love, compassion, mercy, strength, patience, forgiveness and accessibility to all in need. The Divine Mother Mary was a natural part of my life at home, in school ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - Healing the Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHealing the broken heart is a multifaceted process that takes patience and self care. The first step is to acknowledge that indeed our heart is broken whether it is through the death of a loved one, a relationship ending or a betrayal in a close relationship. Once you acknowledge the pain and ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Healing Effects of Drumming - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe healing effects of drumming are bountiful. Drum circles have existed for thousands of years. Healers and shamans around the world have used this tool or jewel for self discovery to bring about healing for the body, mind, emotion and spirit. All you need is a drum, your hands and a ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Sacred Feminine - Qualities of the Divine Feminine Goddess - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierIn this series of posts about the Sacred Feminine we will be acknowledging the various qualities of the Divine Feminine Goddess. The goddess is associated with Universal Motherhood, Holy Mother, Mother Earth and the Divine Self within. In order to be whole we need to balance the male and female ...
Views: 6565 - Channeled Message for May - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierA Channeled Message for May came through me and I would like to share it with you. The following is the message that I received: "Be who you truly are: perfectly human and perfectly Divine. For it is in the knowingness of the truth of your being that you are set free from the endless cycle of ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - Spiritual Parenting - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierSpiritual parenting is about the intention to love, support and guide our child or children to what is best for them on all levels - body, mind, emotion and spirit. We divinely create these beautiful beings with Goddess's grace, birthing them into the world. We cannot hold onto our children ...
Views: 1681 - Self Love - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierSelf love is another Jewel for Self Discovery. Love is a powerful energy that is within us and all around us. God is love and love is the only reality. "Love, love, love thyself." Channeled by Maureen Self love is essential for us to live as the spirit beings that we are, having a human ...
Views: 623 - Guidelines for Reiki Healing - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThese guidelines for Reiki healing serve both the healer and the client. As a Reiki healer it is important to use many jewels for self discovery in order to be an effective channel of healing energy. You can use these guidelines for Reiki healing to assist you no matter what modality you use ...
Views: 1344 - Divine Mother - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe Divine Mother is the embodiment of the Sacred Feminine energy. In the Roman Catholic religion the Divine Mother is Mary, the mother of Jesus, also known as the Blessed Mother. Divine Mother Mary's qualities are unconditional love, compassion, mercy, strength, patience, forgiveness and ...
Views: 1519 - Affirmations for New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAffirmations for New Year's resolutions are a simple yet powerful jewel for self discovery. Jewels glisten in the light, sparkle with excitement and enhance the beauty of our being. This jewel for self discovery will serve that purpose and more. Add affirmations to your spiritual jewel box ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - Honor Your Body - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor your body especially now that we are celebrating Spring. After the usual excesses of the winter season it is time to get back to our routine and daily practices to bring more balance in our body and in our lives. Moderation in all things is key here. There are many ways to honor your ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Kwan Yin - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierKwan Yin is the Sacred Feminine Buddhist Goddess of love, compassion and mercy. She is also called the Mother of all Buddhas and the Chinese Divine Mother. Kwan Yin's qualities of unconditional love, compassion and mercy are sought after by spiritual seekers and people in need from many ...
Views: 1687 - Daily Prayers - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierDaily Prayers are an important part of our spiritual practice. When we pray we are talking to God while meditation is listening to God. Daily prayers help us to honor our spirit by consciously aligning with the Source within us through the direct communication of prayer. There are many ways ...
Views: 1694 - Honor Your Mind - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor your mind first by acknowledging how powerful the mind is. This is another jewel for self discovery. We are not our minds. We are spirit in physical form with a magnificent tool, our mind. The mind is best used for creating our life with intention and purpose in union with the ...
Views: 680 - Prayers for Protection - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierPrayers for Protection are spiritual insurance for our family, friends and self. There is no fee to pay for this kind of insurance. All you need to do is surrender, have faith, trust in your Higher Power, and simply speak to God. Praying is talking to God. You can say a standard prayer, ...
Views: 2275 - Intuition - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierIntuition is the wisdom from within from our Divine self. We are all intuitive beings whether we are aware of it or not. Intuition is a natural ability from Source that we are able to tap into. It is available to assist us in living our life more consciously with intention and ...
Views: 862 - Feed The Sacred Feminine at Gypsy Wolf in Woodstock, NY - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierFeed the Sacred Feminine at Gypsy Wolf in Woodstock, NY by eating delicious Mexican food with friends. My soul sisters and I have been going to this funky restaurant since it first opened in 1990. Frozen margaritas, chips and salsa, black bean soup, grilled chicken salad are a few of the ...
Views: 670 - Create In The World - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierCreate in the world knowing that you are a Divine being of love and light. Our birthright is to manifest our spirit nature through our words, deeds, experiences and our work in the world through service to humanity. In order to create in the world we need to surrender to God so that our ego ...
Views: 766 - Working The Miracle - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierWorking the miracle is about asking for what we want, surrendering to God and taking action in the world. The Universe has our back, so to speak, by loving and supporting us in creating our highest good. The key is to trust that truth, let go and put forth action in the world in order to ...
Views: 851 - Honor Your Emotions - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor Your Emotions Honor your emotions is another article in a series of posts called Jewels for Self Discovery which is about simple tools to use on your spiritual path to self awareness. Honor your emotions by allowing your emotions to flow in the moment without judgement knowing that ...
Views: 1985 - Divine Creating - Free College Education - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierDivine Creating - Free College Education is the second in a series of stories that demonstrate how the universe creates through us. We are always manifesting through our thoughts, so let’s remember to create more consciously with intention. In Divine creating we focus our thoughts and ...
Views: 767 - Life as a Mystic - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierLife as a mystic for me is a gift and a challenge both. It is a journey of awakening to who I truly am, loving myself and developing my personal relationship to God, Goddess. Moment to moment unfolding the truth from within is part of the process. Sometimes it flows and I feel ecstatic as I ...
Views: 770 - Let Go and Let God - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierLet Go and Let God is a powerful slogan reminding me to surrender to Source. It may seem like a simple message but it isn't easy. It helps to bring awareness to the intention to let go and let God. Moment to moment each day I need to remember this simple jewel for self discovery. With ...
Views: 1169 - Channeled Messages - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierChanneled messages are messages that come from a higher source such as angels, spirit guides and ascended masters like Jesus, Mother Mary, Kwan Yin, Archangel Michael, to name a few. The person receiving the message, the channel, needs to be open hearted and open minded. Getting out of the ...
Views: 798 - Practice of Meditation - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierSpring is fast approaching as we focus on new beginnings. What rings true for me is to focus on the basics in my life such as the practice of meditation. Meditation is a power tool or jewel for self discovery in that it helps us to connect with our higher power, the source within us. The ...
Views: 537 - At One with Mother Earth - Goddess Gaia - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAt one with Mother Earth, Goddess Gaia is the conscious connection we feel when we are present with Gaia, a Sacred Feminine Goddess of planet earth. Using all our senses, letting go of our thoughts and just being in the stillness of nature is all it takes. Walking in the woods, swimming in ...
Views: 1475 - Respect Mother Earth - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierRespect Mother Earth is the simple yet powerful message for this time on planet earth. All eyes are on Japan and the suffering of her people as the result of the earthquakes, tsunami and destruction of the nuclear power plants. We can no longer ignore the cries of Goddess Gaia. It is time to ...
Views: 1386 - Spirit of Me - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAnother Jewel for Self Discovery, Spirit of me, is the process of realizing the essence of who you truly are. Are you mom, dad, daughter, son, sister, brother, lover, Leo or Scorpion? The teacher, carpenter, blogger, dental assistant are some of the titles or jobs that we have, yet it is not who ...
Views: 482 - Honor Your Spirit - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor Your Spirit by first acknowledging who you are, spirit. You are a divine being of love and light. God is love. You, being the daughter, the son of Goddess means that you are love made manifest in flesh. Your essence is love itself. You are not your body. You are not your mind. You are ...
Views: 703 - Your Intuition Is Unlimited - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierYour intuition is unlimited. God speaks to you through the inner voice or intuition. In the silence you can hear the guidance when you still the mind. God is unlimited, therefore your intuition is unlimited. You are a child of Goddess who has access to spirit's wisdom. Your higher power ...
Views: 724 - Feel The Inner Joy - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierFeel the inner joy when it arises from within you. It can be experienced as the result of an experience in the world that inspires happiness. It can also occur for no outer reason at all. Recently I have had many experiences where I feel the inner joy for no apparent reason. I paused in order ...
Views: 698 - Practice Gratitude - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierPractice gratitude daily as a discipline to honor your spirit by uplifting you on your spiritual path. Gratitude is appreciation, thankfulness, acknowledgement, recognition, rendering credit and praise. Folded hands with palms facing each other or prayer pose is the body language we use when ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - Loving Kindness - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierLoving kindness involves the quality of being warm hearted, considerate, compassionate and gracious. It is the willingness to do good, kindly acts to help others in need as a jewel for self discovery. The source of loving kindness is an inherent benevolent nature that expresses sympathy and ...
Views: 614 - New Beginnings - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierNew Beginnings are here and now whether we are in the Spring season, a new season in our life, or simply focused on living in the moment on our spiritual path. Everyday is a new day, a new opportunity to begin again. Let go of yesterday, the past, as you embrace new beginnings today. All ...
Views: 662 - Channeled Message for April - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierLumina Dei Newsletter April 2011 A Channeled Message for April has come through me recently to assist us all on our spiritual path. The following is the message that I heard from within. "Stay ever present to the world yet do not lose sight of your divine purpose here on the earth. More ...
Views: 855 - Meditation - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierMeditation is a powerful jewel for self discovery. It is the first step in your spiritual quest for God consciousness. Through simple meditation techniques you can learn to get centered and let go of your thoughts and worries. In doing so you tap into your own spirit, energy and awareness of ...
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