Ikigai
(ee-kee-guy)
As I look back on life, the most successful, positive, and long-lasting personal change happens in conjunction with a dive into deeper and profound understanding of self. The extreme highs and lows of life teach us a lot about who we are. They show us the grit it takes to move through our lows, as well as the grace when we are on top. However, it is what we do through the neutral zones that can really define…..
Most of us are living a busy life and seldom pay much attention to what is going on in space. This is shame, however, because the sun has been a bit of a show-off lately!
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory reported that the sun erupted with a surprise solar flare on Saturday (July 3, 2021). This is the largest flare since 2017. It was an early explosion of cosmic fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July!
The sun is a restless…..
I was riding with a friend last week talking about what the month of July is all about. She immediately said in a rhythm, “It is a month to “Accentuate the positive! You know, like the song.” I did not know the song but I did think the message is perfect inspiration for July!
After I enjoyed listening to the song, I began to investigate. In 1944, Johnny Mercer and the Pied Pipers released the instantly popular song called “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate…..
Fireworks and Friends
From 1776 to present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American Independence. To this day, Freedom, Sovereignty, and Revolution continue to be held high and celebrated. It is a time to be outside involved in fun activities, parades, and concerts with family and friends. Ending the evening with displays of fireworks has become a memorable iconic scene and one that is looked forward to each year. This is the first celebration of 2021…..
Humans like magic. It gives us energy, hope and cheer. Perhaps that is why the character of Mary Poppins with her many magical powers and a bag filled with twice as much as it appears it would hold, has captured our imaginations. Her umbrella is said to be her guide and her escape as she uses it fly over roof tops. She is one of the most recognizable characters in the world and symbolizes the magic that lies…..
Through these blogs, I mostly talk about possibilities, opportunities, and information in broad terms in order that everyone has the chance to filter their personal situations. Some months the connections to our real life are clear, while others leave us wondering “What do the themes and messages look like in real life?” Life in 2021, so far, has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Learning to roll with the punches and to be grateful for finding solutions takes trusting…..
A Solar eclipse is a powerful event that metaphorically closes doors to the past as it darkens the sun and opens doors to new energy. During this time surrounding yourself with friends, family, and projects you care about will be easy and fun, as well as offering the benefit of reconciling with people with whom you are in conflict. The New Moon Solar Eclipse entertained earth, taking the spotlight in the sky this morning. If you were fortunate enough to…..
From the very first day of June 2021 many of you will recognize a definite energy shift. If you are ready to get out and get moving you will welcome the change, but if you are happy staying in, you might find the month ahead challenging. The Numerology of the month of June is the Master Number 11/2. There are only three Master Numbers in Numerology, 11, 22, and 33. The Master Numbers are a higher vibration of their single-digit,…..
If someone snatches victory from the jaws of defeat, they win when it seems that they are certain to lose. (Collins English Dictionary) The Yale Book of Quotations traces the phrase back to an instance in the New York Times dated March 5, 1891. Later a humorist wrote that if someone snatches defeat from the jaws of victory, they lose when it seems that they are certain to win.
On these final days of May, you will be surprised when…..
Waiting for the other shoe to drop is a phrase from the early 20th century. The phrase comes from a time when apartments in New York were built with bedrooms one on top of each other and no sound reducing insulation. Shoes were made of leather and the soles were thick making the shoes heavy. It was common to hear your upstairs neighbor take off a shoe, drop it, and then repeat the action. The saying became shorthand for something…..
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Cindi N. Koch is a licensed massage therapist with more than twenty years of experience and passion in helping people live healthier lives.
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