Upcoming spiritual and metaphysics based fair is coming to Brevard county.
If you reside in Brevard County and love all things metaphysical, holistic, and spiritual, then you will be as excited as I am over this upcoming event. Spirit Fest will be returning to the Melbourne Auditorium Saturday, May 21st, and Sunday, May 22nd from the hours of 10 am until 6 pm.
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Read full storyMay's upcoming astronomical events include Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower, Blood Moon, and Total Lunar Eclipse.
Another celestial supercharged month for my fellow stargazers to enjoy!. Kickstarting this astronomical fun-filled month of May are the Eta Aquariid meteor showers. They will be occuring before dawn on May 4th, 5th, and 6th. This gives those who missed out (myself included) on last month's Lyrid showers now have another chance to see the sparkly show. The meteors come from their famous parent Hailey's comet. The name Eta Aquariid comes from the star which is aligned with the constellation Aquarius The Water Bearer. The peak of these showers will be on May 5th from 3 am until dawn and during that time there can be up to 30 visible meteors an hour!
Read full storyWhat is Grounding or Earthing?
Great things to practice to celebrate Earth Day. Grounding or also known as Earthing is a practice I do regularly, actually every chance I get. Grounding has been used in spiritual practices to connect with the earth, holistic medical practices, and also used as a mental health aid by professionals as a mindfulness practice that helps decrease anxiety and dissociation. According to the National Library of Medicine, grounding is-
Read full storyCatch the Lyrid Meteor Showers at it’s peak and know when and where to look.
The history behind the Lyrid showers and when to see them. Stargazers and night sky lovers have a very eventful end of April! We just had the arrival of the Pink Moon and now it's time to get ready for some meteor showers. The Lyrid Showers are one of the oldest known meteor showers that history has records of. Even more exciting, the Lyrid showers are said to be one of the strongest showers, having bursts of up to 20 visible meteors an hour!
Read full storyPink Moon’s astrological insights and activities.
Full Moon's astrological info. Here's what you'll want to know. The mystical Full Moon known as the Pink Moon will be illuminating the sky tomorrow night. “A pink moon?” is what you may be wondering, but no the moon won’t actually be the color pink. This month’s moon received its name from the flowers Phlox subulata. Having a pink color, these wildflowers start sprouting at the beginning of spring, just like April’s Full Moon.
Read full storyConcerns over lack of care and availability for mental health aid in Brevard County.
There are some in Brevard County that are concerned about the lack of availability and overall care for those suffering from mental health diagnoses’. Denise M, 33, a resident of Satellite Beach FL has been struggling to receive aid for the mental health issues she experiences. Diagnosed with PTSD from long-term domestic violence she endured gives her constant anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. She makes a living as a waitress at a local eatery and basically lives off of minimum wage. Being a single mother of a 9-year-old restricts her from working many hours or being flexible. She shared her experience and concerns:
Read full storyAn Astro-eventful end of April includes Pink Moon, Lyrid showers and a Solar Eclipse.
My fellow moon lovers and stargazers listen up. We have the eventful Full Moon, meteor showers, and even a solar eclipse in the upcoming weeks. Mid to the end of April will be a treat to my fellow moon lovers and star-gazers! There's the arrival of April's Full Moon named Pink Moon, The Lyrid meteor shower and a Solar Eclipse will all make an appearance this month! Pretty awesome right? Here's the info.
Read full storyBinaural beats being said to cause euphoric buzz.
I had to find out for myself. Meditative music has been around for thousands of years. The healing effects weren’t documented or rumored in many cultures yet. Now, the power of meditation has taken on a new form and a new name.
Read full storyFor Autism Awareness Month, a mother shares her story.
Awareness, interview, and information on Autism. According to the Centers For Disease Control (CDC):. People with ASD may behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. There is often nothing about how they look that sets them apart from other people. The abilities of people with ASD can vary significantly. For example, some people with ASD may have advanced conversation skills whereas others may be nonverbal. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others can work and live with little to no support.
Read full storyA look into the concept of highly sensitive people and empaths.
Do you ever feel as if you can feel the vibes of the people around you? Can you sense quickly if something is off before anyone else does? Are you in some way easily stimulated by sounds or scents? Then you may be considered an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person.
Read full storyPractices research shows can improve overall wellbeing.
***Permission from the other party was granted. A close friend of mine has finally left her toxic relationship. She has suffered from domestic violence in the relationship for years. She feels lost as a person and didn’t know where to start picking up the pieces in her life so she came to me for guidance and support. I know all too well how easy it can be to get stuck in a negative mindset due to overwhelming physical or emotional pain. I was extremely proud of her to have the drive to start her journey of healing.
Read full storyStatistics show sexual abuse may be more common than you think.
Advocacy and Awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. This campaign is supported by the government as well as non-government organizations. The main goal of SAAM is to raise awareness concerning the prevention of sexual assault and learn the concept of consent. The aim also includes education in understanding the importance of boundaries.
Read full storyResults from experimenting with coconut oil in finding beauty benefits.
*Affiliate links included in article, commission is earned upon sales*. As a former beauty advisor for a popular retail chain, I've learned about the benefits of many popular ingredients in skin care for all skin types. The issue for me was that they tend to be pretty expensive, and all required repeated use over time for the full benefit of the product. As I got older, I moved towards more natural skin and haircare remedies like virgin, organic coconut oil. After my research and trial-and-error tests on myself, I deemed coconut oil a winner!
Read full storyScience backed benefits of red wine.
Red wine has long been said that it was healthy and such diets as the Mediterranean diet, which is commonly discussed along with longevity. Well, studies have shown if you drink alcohol in moderation, red wine can be an excellent choice for its health benefits. Red wine is rich in antioxidants which fight off damaging free radicals in your body, one in particular called Resveratrol.
Read full storyElevating your spiritual intelligence.
Spirituality has become increasingly popular these days and many are looking for ways they can improve their spiritual intelligence. According to Prof. Olga Louchakova, the definition of spiritual intelligence is-
Read full storySelf improvement through mindfulness.
Mindfulness has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more people around the world seek to learn about it and consider incorporating its practices into their daily lives. Mindfulness, sometimes referred to as mindful meditation or simply meditation, is the state of being aware of your thoughts, surroundings, and actions in the present moment.
Read full storyAn empath can gain resiliance.
With knowledge comes strength and empowerment. Being an Empath can be rough. You can get drained mentally and physically quickly if you don’t know how to protect yourself spiritually. I remember a time in my life I’ve just about given up and isolated from the world and became a recluse. Though, in my solitude, I threw myself into my spiritual practices that have taught me to embrace the fact I was highly sensitive. I then became proactive in educating myself in being an Empath, and with that knowledge came power. Here are some things I use to protect my energy and help me cope.
Read full storyA journey from a breakup to living a self-loving lifestyle.
Dating nowadays is rough! But after being hurt from the loss of a breakup, or the lingering effects from a tumultuous relationship can leave you traumatized and never wanting to give your heart to another again! People do crazy things while in love, but even crazier when broken-hearted and the pain can blind your judgment. At this fragile time, I recommend not making any rash decisions and refrain from doing anything impulsive. I see some taking advice to just get back out there as a distraction, or others may hold on to the pain and anger for far too long, thinking that they may be undeserving of love.
Read full storyA look into understanding an empath.
The concept of Empaths and highly sensitive people may be new to you, but if you’ve ever felt like there were other people who could read your mind or feel your emotions without you saying anything, then you might actually be an Empath yourself. Empaths are highly sensitive people who can experience the emotions of others as their own, whether they want to or not, making their mental and emotional health the focus of their lives in order to stay balanced and live well.
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