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Many years ago, Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist who transformed the field of psychology, became aware that some emotional states were accompanied by corresponding physical reactions, such as a rapid heartbeat or sweaty palms. Since then, many physiological signals have been harnessed into useful measurements that can be detected by machines such as the polygraph (lie detector). Yet long before…

As we enter into the 2nd week of disasters here in California - mass shootings, devastating fires and political shenanigans in the US, it is so easy to go into fear, hopelessness, and despair, but then we always have a choice of how to deal with it all.  Some friends refuse to look or listen to the news.  Others take…

Decades ago when I was a practicing scientist investigating how to see how human cells mature, using a microscope, I was invited to go to France to work with for a year with Dr. Marcel Bessis, a renowned microscopist and photographer.   That seemed way too long to be in a country where I barely speak the language and being a…

Libra is the sign of balance. Its symbol or glyph is the setting sun, a visual reminder that Libra brings in the Equinox, the time when the light of night and day are equal. Libra, an air sign, symbolizes the energy of the mind, intellect and ideas. Ruled by Venus it is also focuses on beauty. Since astrologically the sun…

Create sanctuary In the beginning of life, molecules had to come together to create a place in which life could begin. Without molecules merging, there would be no life. Same, too, for us. Our cells come together, merge to create each of us. And we, as physically realized humans typically come together and create communities – families, friends, churches, temples.…

In the beginning, they tell us, before there was life,  there was vibration and energy and space, star dust whirling around in the winds and waters... and then one magical moment molecules came together to form a container that would hold life... That container is a sanctuary for the sacred energy that carries every living cell through life.  Each of…

I first heard the term 'body prayer' when Shirley Dockstader offered one at my 13th moon celebration. Shirley is an amazing teacher.  find her, she's a champ. 13th moon celebration marks a sacred cycle of transition in a woman's life, 13 months after her last menstrual bleed.  Now physiologically in menopause.  Pausing from men as a primary focus.   A body…

Even in that still moment, seeming silence - our Atoms, Molecules and Cells are moving. Movement is proof of cellular intelligence, according to some scientists.  After all, how does a cell know where to move, how to move, how to change shape to get somewhere else? And the whole you, beyond your cells, must move to keep blood and lymph…

Sound Heals from both sides - inside and out… Our Cells are Sound Receivers and Resonaters. TRY A LITTLE HUMMING SOUND can bring your cells into a harmonizing state. You can feel what happens. How about this piece of music -Does this tune you in?  Shewane - Soweto Gospel Choir. Find the sound, music, rhythm and tone to start your…

On May 15 the Taurus New Moon arrives. New Moons mark the beginning of a new cycle. It is a perfect time for setting intentions for the future, manifesting what we would like in our lives - relationships, home, body, health, career, creative projects, and for the Earth. Spend some time during this New Moon envisioning your dreams and desires, then asking for support…