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- Hurricanes and Higher Chakras - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Kumari MullinWhat a month it has been! From the inauguration of our Aruna gatherings to a Category 4 hurricane that barely grazed us, we are experiencing some intense yet magical energies. In last month's audio blog entitled "Is it possible to live completely guided by Spirit?" I quoted Ted Murray's ...
Views: 1297 - Techniques to strengthen your Warrior Spirit (aka Your Courage) - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Kumari MullinHealing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if you have to dig a little. ~Tori Amos In the last article, we discussed why we need to be Spiritual Warriors and how to recognize those traits within us all. Spiritual growth and personal healing take courage & tenacity. Many people quit ...
Views: 1272 - Becoming a Spiritual Warrior - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2016 from Kumari Mullin“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.” ~August Wilson It takes a great deal of courage to be on a ...
Views: 1063 - Balancing Spiritual Surrender and Self-Empowerment: Part V – Choosing a Spiritual Teacher or Guide - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2016 from Kumari Mullin“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” – Rumi Finding a true spiritual guide for this life is one of the most amazing gifts that can be given to you. Knowing when you are complete, when to move on, or just when it is time to graduate and live the teachings, is the greatest ...
Views: 1065 - Part IV: What is Self-Empowerment? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Kumari Mullin"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do” ~Bible, John 14:12 In this series, we have been discussing the tricky balance of attaining a space of spiritual surrender and the seeming opposite need for ...
Views: 1036 - Balancing Spiritual Surrender and Self-Empowerment: Part III – Toxic Religious Beliefs: Don’t Think — Don’t Feel - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Kumari MullinWe have been exploring the delicate balance between the ideal of spiritual “surrender” where we literally “let go, let God” as the saying goes, resisting the temptation to micromanage life, which can be exactly what is called for; versus the spiritual maturation of self-empowerment, where we ...
Views: 911 - Balancing Spiritual Surrender and Self-Empowerment – Part II: Pitfalls of Surrender: Is Devotion Disempowering? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Kumari MullinI understand that one path of enlightenment is devotion, and I have certainly experienced the exquisite beauty of that path. I’m not saying that it is wrong for someone to be devoted to his or her teacher. But at this stage of my life, devotion or worshiping another person seems to also invite ...
Views: 830 - Balancing Spiritual Surrender and Self-Empowerment - Part I - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Kumari MullinI have been a seeker and I still am, But I have stopped asking the books and the stars, And I started listening to the teaching of my soul. ~Rumi Who do you look to for spiritual guidance and comfort? In the wake of global tragedies resulting from religious extremists who are ...
Views: 1132 - We are the Light of the World - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2015 from Kumari MullinAs we approach another New Year’s eve, I have been musing how nearly everyone in the US celebrate with fireworks. Brilliant displays of many colored lights exploding in the night sky brings even the most skeptical and hard-hearted among us a sense of child-like wonder and de-light. This ...
Views: 1093 - The Highest Service: Self Love (Part II) - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2015 from Kumari MullinIn part one, we explored the path of karma yoga, or seva, considered an essential spiritual practice which means “self-less service. “However, it is important to recognize that, like most teachings, giving can become out of balance, and even detrimental to both giver and receiver if coming from ...
Views: 929 - The Highest Service: Self-Love (Part I) - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Kumari MullinFrom early childhood I was steeped in the tradition of service both from a Catholic upbringing first, then later from the eastern spiritual traditions of Seva (meaning self-less service). This culture of giving ran the gamut from helping my Mom make ornaments to sell at a hospital Christmas ...
Views: 928 - Defying Death - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Kumari MullinWith the carnage in Paris so ever-present on our minds, I am reminded that even though it is so difficult to fathom such violence, one of the blessings I have received from all of the spiritual and energy healing practices is the deepening experience that this earth journey is a tiny fragment of ...
Views: 1037 - How Practicing Gratitude = Good Vibes - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Kumari MullinThe Law of Attraction is a universal law which states that “like attracts like”. A high vibrational frequency attracts more high frequency or what you might perceive as “positive” situations into your life, while a low vibrational frequency magnetizes more “negative” situations to you. Through ...
Views: 1319 - How to Strengthen Your Energetic Boundaries So You can Stop Feeling Drained and Depressed – Part II - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Kumari MullinIn part I of this series we discussed the attributes of being and empath or a Highly Sensitive Person, and how to know when you are being impacted by other peoples’ energies, and why this happens on an energetic level. Now let’s address some tools to help you better manage your boundaries and ...
Views: 1050 - How to Strengthen Your Energetic Boundaries So You can Stop Feeling Drained and Depressed – Part II - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Kumari MullinIn part I of this series we discussed the attributes of being and empath or a Highly Sensitive Person, and how to know when you are being impacted by other peoples’ energies, and why this happens on an energetic level. Now let’s address some tools to help you better manage your boundaries and ...
Views: 0 - How to Strengthen Your Energetic Boundaries So You can Stop Feeling Drained and Depressed – Part I - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Kumari MullinDo you ever feel like you are suddenly drained, disoriented, or depressed for no apparent reason? Have you been labeled by coworkers or family members that you are “too sensitive” or “overly emotional”? Do you often feel overwhelmed when working with certain people or being in groups, and need ...
Views: 1330 - Energy Healing – Why You Need to Set Strong Boundaries - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Kumari Mullin“A healer is not a bus; you don’t have to take on everyone who shows up!” ~Kumari I have met many energy healers, intuitives, bodyworkers, therapists, psychics and other spiritually oriented people who have allowed deeply disturbing situations and have accepted disempowering beliefs due to a ...
Views: 969 - How Reiki Energy Healing and Visualization Can Support Chemotherapy - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2015 from Kumari MullinOne of the toughest decisions for someone who tends toward a more holistic, integrative approach to wellness is the treatment of cancer. Mainstream western medicine has adopted chemotherapy and radiation treatments as the ‘standard protocol” and many believe those are the best options. At the ...
Views: 1384 - Navigating the Peaks, Pits & Plateaus of Your Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2015 from Kumari MullinSome days it seems everything is totally flowing, projects are getting completed as if by magic. Then you wonder why it wasn’t happening like this all the time? What was going on the other days, weeks or months of seeming to stand still, feeling like nothing is getting accomplished. As my ...
Views: 993 - Unplugging from Aging: a Divine Human Gift - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Kumari Mullin“Getting older is inevitable. Aging is optional.” –Dr. Christiane Northrup, ob-gyn and author Energy healers are not the only ones speaking about the possibilities to transcend ordinary life experiences, even the inevitability of aging. Medical doctors like women’s health expert Christiane ...
Views: 1351 - Becoming the HEALING: the Journey to Love and Mastery - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kumari MullinIn my last article I discussed steps to Awaken your Inner Healer, which I believe is inherent in everyone. This proves true each time I attune new students to Reiki and they, as if by magic, begin to feel energy flowing through their hands, and experience the recipients feedback of healing ...
Views: 907 - How to Awaken Your Inner Healer - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Kumari MullinDuring a long healing Ayurvedic retreat in India, the doctor said something that struck a chord. I relayed the unique experience of a “collecting up” of energies that I was feeling when he repeated mantras and placed his hands above my crown and below my first chakra or base of the spine. When I ...
Views: 978 - Surprising Healing Success Even with Reiki Shortcuts - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Kumari MullinI received a great question recently from my community and I thought it deserved a bit of explanation for everyone: “Does Reiki always need to be done with the whole sequence of hand positions to be effective, or can you just place your hands on another person’s or animal’s body without ...
Views: 1070 - Tips for Starting Your Reiki or Healing Practice that Can Save You Years of Struggle (Part II) - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Kumari MullinIn my last article we covered seven tips on the basics of start-up -- from setting up a business checking account, getting business cards and a table, to deciding your pricing and where you will practice. In this article, while still in the first level of your business building, we will go a ...
Views: 932 - Tips for Starting Your Reiki or Healing Practice That Can Save You Years of Struggle - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Kumari MullinNearly twenty-five years ago, shortly after my father died suddenly from lung cancer, I had the “calling” to leave my profession as a civil rights lawyer and become a healer. It hit me like a ton of bricks, as I had spent more years studying law than practicing! Back then, I felt I had no choice ...
Views: 1095 - How Reiki is Unique from Other Energy Healing Modalities - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2015 from Kumari MullinDr. Oz revealed his Ultimate Alternative Medicine Secrets during his nationally broadcast afternoon talk show in 2010. He ranked Reiki #1. Dr. Oz said, “Reiki is one of my favorites, we’ve been using it for years in the Oz family, and we swear by it.” The Reiki attunement process makes it ...
Views: 939 - Healer v. Fixer Part II: What is Your “SOUL” Responsibility? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2015 from Kumari MullinIn the last article I wrote about my husband’s recent heart surgery, and how it brought out my “fixer” — the shadow side of many healers. Healers and caregivers of all kinds stray into the “FIXER” mode when we push or force our agenda, our beliefs or modalities onto someone. The underlying ...
Views: 1101 - Healer vs Fixer: Which are You? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Kumari MullinChristmas 2014 was a huge wake-up call on many levels. My husband, Kumara, woke me at 3am with chest pains. This was not his first heart attack so we knew to take it seriously and move quickly. While my sister drove us to the ER (quicker than waiting for an ambulance) I applied Reiki from the ...
Views: 1569 - Message from Yeshua: Your Divine and Human Upgrade - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Kumari MullinLast week, our electronic equipment tanked en masse – both computers, our TV, our power washer and a drill. When I inquired within about any underlying significance to this unusual level of breakdowns, I got that I was getting an “upgrade.” I understood this to mean that energetically I am ...
Views: 964 - Why You Don’t Heal and How to Change That – Library Technique Part II - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Kumari MullinIn my last newsletter, I shared a breakthrough that I had with an energy healer who was really stuck and in pain and subsequently, very frustrated with herself for not being able to release and clear the painful pattern. When other methods have not helped, this advanced healing technique has ...
Views: 918 - Why You Don’t Heal and How to Change That: Introducing The Library Solution (Part I) - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2015 from Kumari MullinIf you are like me and most of my clients, you may have a recurring pattern, issue or problem that just doesn’t seem to shift. What is more, even Reiki or other powerful energy healing modalities, bodywork, and Energy Tools and Release techniques do not seem to work on this issue. Are you tired ...
Views: 951 - 10 Tips to Achieving Your Intentions for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Kumari MullinA while back I had an argument with my partner and it got to a rare point that we were not even speaking to each other. I went out for an appointment, and found myself complaining to a friend about some of the things he was doing that really upset me. I felt really unsupported, as I imagine he ...
Views: 1367 - Winter Solstice Special Message from Yeshua - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2014 from Kumari MullinLast night I was up till 4am filled with so much energy and excitement as I received powerful energy downloads and the following special message from Yeshua for Winter Solstice 2014: “This is a landmark event in both personal and planetary evolution. It is a time for inner and outer joy for ...
Views: 870 - A New Level of Transformation: Higher Love, Yeshua and “The Softening” - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kumari MullinI am noticing something remarkable yet subtle that is occurring with me and all of my long time clients. At first I struggled to find a way to verbalize it until one day in a session as I listened to a client describe a new sense of calm and non-reaction in the face of many challenges, I coined ...
Views: 947 - The Stages of Enlightenment: Becoming, Being and Embodying - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Kumari MullinI have been pondering my spiritual journey for the past 25 years. After my father’s sudden death from lung cancer prompted me to seek ways to ease suffering, and other existential answers led me to a meditation master from India, it has become apparent there are different stages of ...
Views: 960 - Animal Communication: How a Lame Horse Tries to Stop a Suicide - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Kumari MullinYears ago, I had no clue of the depth of the Soul level awareness that animals demonstrated, or even that I was receiving the messages on this higher plane. Animal consciousness continues to surprise and delight me, and has prepared me to share our profound inter-connectedness, and given me the ...
Views: 1261 - How Animal Communication got a Lame Horse to do … YOGA?? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Kumari MullinAs a Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive Coach and Soul- level animal communicator for over two decades, you may think nothing surprises me as I regularly experience truly remarkable healings and results that many people might call “miracles”. Yet I still can be delightfully awe-struck, I will ...
Views: 1601 - Intuition & the Healing Power of Play: Part II Play = Joy = Abundance - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Kumari MullinYour body cannot heal without play. Your mind cannot heal without laughter. Your soul cannot heal without joy. — Catherine Rippenger Fenwick And I would add “your prosperity cannot heal without time off.” So even though I am in the midst of launching a new program and it seems ...
Views: 1421 - Intuition & the Healing Power of Play - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Kumari Mullin“Don’t question why she needs to be so free She’ll tell you it’s the only way to be…” –Rolling Stones, “Ruby Tuesday” lyrics Knowing how important it is to maintain a high vibration and be in balance on every level, this summer I dedicated to saying yes to anything that felt good and made ...
Views: 1128 - Tips to Calm Pets During Fireworks - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2014 from Kumari MullinWith the Fourth of July festivities approaching, many animal owners are very concerned for their companions, especially dogs who can be terrified of the loud noises of fireworks and thunderstorms. Commonly seen signs of noise phobias include: • Shaking, trembling • Excessive ...
Views: 1175 - Higher Mind Part III: How to Access your Higher Mind - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2014 from Kumari MullinIn my previous article in this series, I shared how to access the Center of Your Head, which is your command center and stepping off point to your Higher Mind. I first learned of this space from my spiritual teacher Ma Jaya. Initially I sought her out to seek guidance about how to do AIDS ...
Views: 1676 - Higher Mind Part II: How to Access your Command Center - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Kumari MullinIn my previous article I introduced the topic of Higher Mind as the gateway to higher consciousness and Universal Mind, and distinct from the analytical, logical and rational part of our mind. Higher Mind is the space I receive much of my intuition and direct knowing with clients and even ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Unlock the Power of your Higher Mind (Part I) - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Kumari Mullin"What you seek is seeking you." ~ Rumi, Sufi mystic poet All my clients, no matter what issue they come to me with, ultimately crave more clarity and connection to their inner guidance or intuition. The inability to cease the incessant chatter of the monkey mind, jumping from thought to ...
Views: 1915 - Collective Co-Creating: Spiritual Calling or Cop-Out? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2014 from Kumari MullinDo you ever feel like what you want, or what you are struggling with, is well, not really worthy or important or spiritual enough? This morning I was thinking about the advanced state of awareness that manifesting your dreams truly requires. It is not merely about wanting more, better, bigger ...
Views: 1507 - Beyond Intentions Part II: How to Create Your Desires More Powerfully - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Kumari MullinIn the past few articles we dove into the art of manifesting our heart’s desires through the power of intention. Yet if it was as easy as saying an intention or asking for what we wanted, we would all be living the life of our dreams already. So in addition to focusing your mind on intentions, ...
Views: 1461 - Beyond Intentions: Embodying Your Co-Creative Power - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2014 from Kumari MullinWhile becoming consciously aware of your thoughts and beliefs, and re-choosing and re-focusing them through intentions are extremely important, there is an even higher state of manifesting, or consciously co-creating your reality. Evolutionarily speaking, this is an advanced concept, and even ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Why Intentions & Affirmations May Not Work – Part III: Competing Intentions - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2014 from Kumari MullinNow that you understand how to craft clear and powerful intentions, you may still find yourself thinking that they are not working. I just figured out another new reason why this could be the case: your intentions may be in direct competition with each other!! Well we live in very complex ...
Views: 1279 - Why Intentions & Affirmations May Not Work – Part II - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Kumari MullinOnce you have stated your intentions clearly and positively, in the present with great enthusiasm, here are a few more tips to cement the intention process so you can create much better results more quickly and easily. Conscious Language I don’t know about you, but I was uncomfortable ...
Views: 1191 - Why Intentions and Affirmations May Not Work – Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Kumari MullinThere is fascinating research that our very DNA can be influenced and reprogrammed by the frequency of words. Interestingly, our genetic code follows the same structure as human language. This research claims to directly or indirectly explain phenomena such as clairvoyance, intuition, ...
Views: 1294 - Energy Healing and the Sacred Art of Transmission (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Kumari MullinIn my last article I wrote about the ability to transmit healing and intuitive energy and spiritual awakenings through look, touch, voice, thought or even mere presence. The two meditation masters I lived with were exceptional generators of spiritual energy or “Shakti” and I came to expect this ...
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