At this time while we are naturally infused with the energy of Autumn's red, orange and yellow tones, let us bring our awareness to our lower chakras that are mirrored by this color display. 
May we REMEMBER to nourish ourselves with those foods that are synchronistic for the season. How about a bowl of HER Harmony Soup? 
So delicious and attuned for the season!

Coconut Curry Vegetable Soup

1-2 large sweet potatoes, cubed

1 sweet onion, sliced

1-2 carrot, half moons

1 large zucchini, cubed

1 red pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups veggie broth, freshly made if possible

15 oz coconut milk

1-cup garbanzo beans, cooked

bunch of kale, rinsed and cut

curry powder, 1 TB or to taste 

- sauté onion and garlic in pot with Earth Balance

- add coconut milk,  vegetable broth, curry powder

- stir in sweet potato, garbanzo beans, and zucchini

-  cook over low heat until veggies soften

- add carrot and pepper

- simmer

- add kale just before serving

Serve over brown rice and enjoy!

WIth High Vibrational Nourishment,

HER

Coming OM

"What is outside is also within." --Aguilla , INDIGENA

This time of year, in the physical realm, our culture brings a lot of awareness to the theme of homecoming. In schools and universities 'homecoming' is a time when alumni are invited to return and reunite with present students for games, activities, and celebration. This is so significant!

When we tune into this on a deeper level we can feel that this IS in fact a time of connection and remembrance. It is a blending of past and present ~ a unification. Perhaps that is why we created these 'homecoming' events in the first place ~ prompted by an ache from deep within our soul ~ a longing to REMEMBER, reunite, and feel our sense of 'home'.

In our experience of 'being human' it is often these external manifestations that are symbolic of what we are actually craving on the inside. Perhaps this extrinsic creation of 'homecoming' is merely an expression of an intrinsic need for connection and wholeness ~ our essential need to 'be home'.
As we deepen our level of awareness and REMEMBER we cannot help but know on a visceral level that what is outside is truly also within.

Our journey to that connection with our 'home space' is not necessarily one of ease but it is one of grace! When we are open to it, this arduous journey empowers us with a profound awareness of our inner terrain and ALL that resides there --even those traits and tendencies that we have labeled as 'bad' or 'undesirable.'

But guess what? There is no good and bad -- this is an illusion--it all just is! There is no duality of opposites. Polarities such as inner and outer, light and shadow,  masculine and feminine, self and others need not be in conflict with each another. In actuality they harmonize with one another and are equal parts of the whole beautiful symphony!

We are here on Planet Earth because we are perfectly imperfect! If we can be gentle with ourselves and embrace ALL that we are --we see that there are no mistakes--only life experiences that are impetuses for healing, growth , and transformation. Then when we walk through the doors of acceptance, surrender, and forgiveness we begin a profound process of Divine Reconciliation. As we can feel, this resolve takes place in our heart space where infinite and expansive LOVE is palpable ~ a space where we feel the essence of hOMe.

In eastern (and now western) culture, the sound OM is intoned as a vibration of the Supreme and that space that has no beginning or end and encompasses all that is. That is our 'home space'. And there is no place like OM!

Sending LOVE from hOMe,
HER

The Miracle of Meditation

 "If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation."  

---Dalai Lama

Meditation is a powerful adeptness for anyone and we are learning (remembering really) that when we have this modeled to us as children the reverberations are profound!

On a physical level, scientific studies have found that meditation: 

                    * increases levels of immunity
                    * prevents and/or reduces cancer and autoimmune disorders
                    * improves hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders
                    * alleviates respiratory disorders and digestive problems
                    * reduces the severity of asthma and panic attacks

On a mental and emotional level, experts have found that meditation:
                  
                   * encourages a healthy sense of self
                   * promotes well-being and self-esteem 
                   * increases focus, concentration and problem solving skills
                   * fosters awareness and creativity 
                   * instills connection, understanding, and compassion

On a Universal level many believe that meditation is a large part of the solution for world peace. When we are at peace with ourselves and no longer fighting a physical, mental, or emotional war ~ we can be true peacemakers within our world.

In Sweet Stillness,
HER