When Old Patterns Resurface
Over the last month, I've been experiencing symptoms and patterns that have not surfaced in two decades: neck pain, TMJ, acid reflux, toe infections, over-extending myself, feeling stuck, exhaustion.
These are things I haven't experienced in years. I am not doing anything dramatically different, so why are the old patterns resurfacing now?
Over the past week, I've been hearing the same thing from clients and friends. Old symptoms are resurfacing. Old relationship dynamics are reappearing. Old patterns that we thought we had moved beyond are standing in front of us again.
A True “Yes” Requires the Freedom to Say “No”
It seems that many people are experiencing angst and self-doubt around their boundaries. Old habits are resurfacing about how we show up in the world.
Maybe it’s connected to last week's solstice or full moon. Maybe it’s related to the powerful cosmic energies of Pluto and Uranus, stirring a vibration of revolution and change. Or maybe it’s simply human nature.
Whatever the reason, I’m noticing the patterns. As a collective, we are revisiting our agreements.
Laughter as a form of Compassion
Sometimes healing doesn't mean changing what is happening to us.
Sometimes, it means changing how we meet what is happening.
Today, we talk about Sunny: a beautiful man who leads with his heart and feels deeply in his soul. He is physically declining from an undiagnosed neurodegenerative illness.
Sunny watches his abilities diminish day by day. Spasticity has created so much instability in his legs that he is now confined to a wheelchair. He can no longer take walks through the woods or independently transfer from his wheelchair to his bed or the bathroom. He now needs assistance to move through much of his day.
His hands have started to weaken. Tasks that once required no thought, like brushing his teeth and holding a cup, are becoming increasingly difficult. Playing his beloved guitar has become impossible.
Experiences on the Massage Table
When new clients come to Live Your Light for a Medical Qigong session, they often wonder what to expect while they are lying on the massage table.
It’s a surprisingly difficult question to answer because every session is a uniquely personal experience.
Today I thought it would be fun to share both the common and the knock-your-socks-off experiences that clients have had recently.
Instead of “Sorry” say “Thank you”
Growing up, I knew my place in the world. I said please and thank you, and I apologized for any possible misstep.
Walking through a grocery store, my mom would pull me to the side to let other people pass. As I stepped out of the way, I would lower my head and say, "Sorry."
I didn't want to be a burden. I didn't want to be an inconvenience. I was taught to not take up space.
"Sorry" was my go-to response in many situations.
AcuDetox comes to Live Your Light
Over the last few months, you may have noticed a new face at Live Your Light. I'd love to introduce you to Addison Hegge, who offers AcuDetox during some of my Thursday Activate, Empower, Heal group healing sessions.
Addison is a Reiki Master and Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist who was born and raised in Louisville, Colorado. What inspires me most about Addison is her commitment to her own healing journey over the past decade.
She has overcome tremendous challenges through natural and alternative medicine. Addison has recovered from injuries sustained in a major car accident during her childhood. She has worked through teenage substance use and healed from mold exposure, Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and many other health challenges. Along the way, she has embraced the deep emotional healing that often accompanies those experiences.
Through significant dietary changes, a variety of energy medicine modalities, and intentional lifestyle choices, Addison has created remarkable transformation in her life.
And now Addison is offering healing modalities to support others on their journeys.
79 year old Woman Experiences Profound Healing!
I love working with children. They change so rapidly, shifting the trajectory of their lives in a single session. They haven't spent decades reinforcing patterns, habits, and limiting beliefs the way adults have. Children simply allow healing to happen.
Or so I thought.
Recently, I met a 79-year-old woman who completely expanded my understanding of what is possible. Rapid, life-changing transformation doesn't belong only to the young.
Her name is Lucy, and witnessing her profound healing has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.
Lee Harris Immersion!
Over the past few weeks, I've been immersing myself in the work of Lee Harris.
I listened to his audiobook, The Future Human, to prepare for the July book study in Lafayette. Then I had the opportunity to attend his event, The Oneness Experience, at the Boulder Theater. Together, these experiences left me feeling hopeful, connected, and open to the infinite possibilities before us.
If you're not familiar with Lee Harris, he is an intuitive and channeler from the UK who spent several years living in Boulder, CO. I appreciate his continued connection with our community. Lee’s channeling shares messages from his guides, the Zs, who offer perspectives on personal growth, humanity's evolution, and the energetic shifts occurring around us.
Optimizing Health with Structured Water
Several years ago, I wrote an article about how I filter my water at home and in my office. Since tap water is my primary source of hydration, filtering out chemicals and sediment from city water felt like an important health choice. Click to Read
Today, I want to revisit the topic of water.
For more than a decade, the healing practitioners I trust have recommended Structured Water. (The process of structuring water is done in addition to filtration, not as a replacement for it.)
While mainstream science remains skeptical about the impact of Structured Water, alternative and holistic practitioners continue to explore its effects on living beings. This is not settled science, but rather an emerging area of interest that invites personal experimentation and observation.
Pregnant Woman Repositions Baby!
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or certified health care practitioner. I have not been trained in prenatal health. Contact your doctor or medical professional with any symptoms or questions.
This week, I was honored to work with a woman in her 32nd week of pregnancy.
Her first child was breech from 12 weeks of pregnancy until birth, never moving into the head-down position. Labor and delivery were traumatic, ultimately ending with a cesarean section.
Her second child was born through a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), an experience that she hoped to repeat.
As she approached the final weeks of her third pregnancy, anxiety around deliver had begun to grow. Baby #3 had been transverse in the womb for months.
Freedom from the Past
In sessions, you hear me talk about letting go of the past.
“Let go of the story, the labels, the judgments, the grief and sadness, the regrets and resentments, even your accomplishments.
You are not the same person you were 20 years ago and you are not the same person you were yesterday.
The past does not have to define how you FEEL or ACT in this moment.“
It’s easy to say these words. It’s more difficult to live truly independent of our past. Part of being human is learning from experiences. We make logical choices based on what has happened in our lives. How do we let go of the past?
I feel compelled to share a story about an experience that invited me to show up differently in the present moment.
The Power of Setting Intentions
In every class and individual session, I ask students and clients to set an intention. Sometimes you squirm in your seat, not sure what to say. Sometimes you come prepared with a list of goals, because you know I will ask.
A student recently asked for more guidance on this intention setting practice.
Why do we set intentions? What can be included in the intentions?
I believe that intention setting is one of the most important steps to open a session. Each participant has an opportunity to share a struggle, a goal, a feeling. The focus can be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual:
Anger in the Home
As the seasons change and we enter spring, it feels like the ideal time to talk about my story, which is strongly associated with the Wood element.
People frequently ask how I got into energy healing. I either talk about the incredible healings I saw in my kids, or share a shortened version of this story.
The most profound shifts I experienced from energy medicine were the quieting of my internal angst and the birth of my empowerment. Emotions are complicated and multi-faceted; in the belief that this story is relatable, I attempt to put it into words.
As a child, I was ultra-aware of other people’s emotions. I could read the room, and feel when to engage and when to fade into the shadows. I was good at walking on eggshells, falling under the radar, or performing according to expectations. I didn’t experience anger; life could be managed by contorting myself to fit the space.
Expressions of the Wood Element
In Chinese Medicine, springtime is represented by the Wood Element.
The plants are sprouting, breaking through the earth, and growing. Each sprout is determined to fulfill its purpose, and has the motivation to grow into the dandelion or tomato plant or elm tree that it is destined to become.
Imagine the feeling of a sprout, unable to break through the surface of the earth and achieve its purpose. The sprout begins to grow, only to be stopped by the soil’s impenetrable crust. The sprout becomes frustrated, feels stuck, can’t find a path forward: this is the recipe for Anger.
Recording: Peace & Collective Healing
Thank you for attending the Peace Event last month.
With only one week notice, we had 44 attendees between in-person and online! I was blown away by the tremendous response.
The energy of the room was palpable. It was powerful to move energy as a group. With a singular focus, the energy became magnified!
If you missed the event and feel called to watch the recording, the links are below.
Sleep: Those Nighttime Hours
Today we talk about sleep.
As a chronic poor sleeper, I have tried many methods over the last 20 years to chase the elusive ‘good night's sleep’. Many of my clients talk about issues falling asleep and staying asleep, finding themselves reliant on sleep aids. It is a massive problem facing so many in our society.
I hesitate to write this article without fully solving the sleep mystery for myself. And yet, the tips in this article have helped me so dramatically that it is time to share.
The Unfolding of 2026
Welcome to 2026!
You may be wondering what 2026 has in store for us. From an energetic standpoint, it is powerful energy that promises transformation.
In this article, I will share about the 2026 Chinese New Year, the year in numerology, and several messages from channelers about what to expect in the months ahead.
Feb 8: Peace and Collective Healing
During weekly classes, a growing number of you are setting intentions centered around the unrest we feel as a Collective. You are asking to feel more grounded, balanced, and supported. You are asking for a path to heal humanity and bring our world into a more peaceful state.
I am inspired to gather as a large group. You are all bright lights. You have powerful, loving hearts. When a group of people get together and share the same intention, the healing and Peace are magnified.
All are Invited!
Join me on February 8 from 9am - 11:30am
at Una Vida in Niwot and on Zoom to participate in a
FREE gathering to magnify Peace into ourselves and the Collective.
Meditations Available on Insight Timer
Thank you for listening to the meditations I share each month. And thank you for the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
You are listening to the meditations for mid-day resets.
You are listening to the meditations in the middle of the night to fall back to sleep.
You are starting and ending your day with meditations to clear your mind.
You are sharing these meditations with friends and family.
And so...I've decided to make these meditations more accessible and searchable.
25 meditations from Live Your Light are now available for free on the Insight Timer app.
Flu - Upgrade?
Welp...I got the flu. This month's newsletter is delayed and shortened because the flu caught me and asked me (in a not so nice voice) to sit down and rest for a few days.
The flu was very persuasive!
The CDC tells us that this year's flu season is more severe than it has been since 2017. Media outlets are calling it the "Super Flu".
If you came down with this bug and lost all energy for a week, you are in good company. During the holidays, I was horizontal for days, unable to do basic things like showering and eating. Yuck!
It's humbling to be so sick. I take pride in caring for my health. I give my body high quality supplements. I am a healer. And yet the flu got me too. It is indiscriminate.
For the last several years, I've been shifting my perception of sickness. I no longer see myself as a victim of the flu. Instead, the flu is offering an Upgrade.