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- Solar Eclipse May 20, 2012 - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierSolar Eclipse May 20, 2012 @ 4:47 PST. 7:47 EST in Gemini. Eclipses are about sudden change. The energy of a Solar Eclipse is powerful. It is the coming together of the Solar, masculine energy with the Lunar, feminine energy that builds to a peak. When the two power points are at the same ...
Views: 35(1 vote) - In The Zone - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierAccording to the Urban Dictionary in the zone is an "expression used to describe a state of consciousness where actual skills match the perceived performance requirements perfectly. "Being in the zone implies increased focus and attention which allow for higher levels of performance. ...
Views: 35 - Choose Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierChoose forgiveness as another jewel for self discovery. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt.” When we choose forgiveness we let go of resentment, anger, bitterness and vengeful thinking. We ...
Views: 49 - Use Your Intuition - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierUse your intuition as it is the wisdom within from our Divine self. We are all intuitive beings whether we are aware of it or not. Intuition is a natural ability from Source that we are able to tap into. It is available to assist us in living our life more consciously with intention and ...
Views: 55 - Supermoon in Scorpio - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe Supermoon in Scorpio May 5, 2012 is tonight at 11:36 EDT where the full moon is closest to Mother Earth. This moon is 14% larger and 30% brighter than most full moons. Some are calling this the "Super Duper Moon." This Supermoon in Scorpio is intensely transformative. The moon rules ...
Views: 46 - Channeled Message for May 2012 - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierI received a Channeled Message for May 2012 and I would like to share it with you here: "Be. Be who you already are: perfectly human and perfectly divine. There is no separation between you and God. You are ONE. Celebrate your oneness with God the Father and Mother Goddess. You are loved and ...
Views: 86(1 vote) - Healing Power of Friendship - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHealing power of friendship is what I am so grateful for. Friends are one of the most powerful assets a human being could have. Life is challenging on this planet. With loving friends who have our back we know that we are not alone in the world. With the healing power of friendship we have ...
Views: 62 - What are Channeled Messages? - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierWhat are Channeled Messages? Channeled messages are messages that come from a higher source such as angels, spirit guides and ascended masters like Jesus, Mother Mary, Kwan Yin and Archangel Michael. The person receiving the message, the channel, needs to have an open heart and an open mind. ...
Views: 65 - Connect to Goddess Gaia - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierWe connect to Goddess Gaia by being present with the Sacred Feminine Goddess of planet earth. Using all of our senses, letting go of our thoughts and just being in the stillness of nature is all it takes. Walking in the woods, swimming in the ocean, hiking a mountain or picnicking in a meadow ...
Views: 37 - Being Grateful - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierBeing grateful to me means waking up and being happy for all my many blessings. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the trees are pale green with new blooms. I feel grounded in Goddess Gaia by her grace that surrounds me. As a new day begins again I am reminded of the simple things ...
Views: 40 - Healing with Imagery - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHealing with imagery is a simple way to relieve stress, ease pain in the body and co-create in the world. Imaginal exercises are very simple, taking only a few minutes. Imagery is a very powerful jewel for self discovery. Our mind is a powerful tool to create in the world. We create through ...
Views: 54 - Co-create in the Universe - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierCo-Create in the universe knowing that we are Divine beings of love and light. Our birthright is to manifest our intention through our words, actions and our work in the world. In order to co-create in the universe we need to surrender to God. Then our ego is out of the way. Spirit is now in ...
Views: 44 - Channeled Message for April 2012 - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis is a Channeled Message for April 2012 that I first received back in 1983 when I started channeling. I was guided to give you this message today. It is so appropriate for these times now as we are ascending as beings of light. "Remember who you are. You are a Divine Being of Love and ...
Views: 149(1 vote) - Nettle Leaf Herbal Infusions - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierNettle leaf herbal infusions is my first article on how to make herbal infusions. I have always been interested in herbs to improve my health and well being. My resources for herbal information have been from articles I've read, my friends and Susun Weed, a world renouned herbalist. Our ...
Views: 103 - R and R in Vancouver, BC - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierR and R in Vancouver, BC is just what the healer ordered. My husband and I drove up to Canada on Thursday morning from Seattle for a much needed retreat to nurture our souls and each other. Just before reaching the border we turned off our cell phones. R and R in Vancouver, BC is about ...
Views: 85 - Talk to God through Prayer - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierTalk to God through prayers as a daily practice. When we are challenged on our spiritual path it is especially healing. Meditation is listening to God whereas prayers are how we communicate with the Divine. When we talk to God through prayers we honor our spirit by consciously aligning with ...
Views: 89 - Pure Water - Let's Drink to That! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierPure water - let's drink to that! Our bodies are made up of cells which are 65-90% water by weight. Our brain is 80% water. It is essential to drink plenty of pure water daily to maintain good health and well being. In our New York house in the country we get good pure water from the well ...
Views: 54 - Oat Straw Herbal Infusion - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierOat straw herbal infusion is one of several herbal infusions that I make at home. I have always been interested in herbs to improve my health and well being. My resources for herbal information have been from articles I've read, my friends and Susun Weed, a world renouned herbalist. Our ...
Views: 145 - Remember your Daily Prayers - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierRemember your daily prayers. They are an important part of our spiritual practice. When we pray we are talking to God while meditation is listening to God. Remember your daily prayers as they help us to honor our spirit by consciously aligning with the Source within us through the direct ...
Views: 162 - Reiki Healing Basics - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan Mercier“Reiki...being a Universal force from the Great Divine Spirit, it belongs to all who seek and desire to learn the art of healing" Hawayo Takata Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) Healing is an ancient Japanese hands-on healing art. It is a method of healing that is considered a form of bodywork. ...
Views: 119(1 vote) - Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierForgiveness is another tool or jewel for self discovery to assist us on our spiritual journey to enlightenment. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt.” Forgiveness is also about letting go ...
Views: 189 - Comfrey Leaf Herbal Infusion - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierComfrey Leaf Herbal Infusion is my next article on how to make herbal infusions. My other herbal infusion articles are about Nettle Leaf and Oat Straw and their nutritional benefits. I have always been interested in herbs to improve my health and well being. My resources for herbal ...
Views: 108 - Honor Your Body the Temple - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor your body the temple especially now that we are celebrating the New Year 2012. After the usual excesses of the Holy Season it is time to get back to our routine. Our daily practices help us to bring more balance in our body and in our lives. Moderation in all things is key ...
Views: 110(1 vote) - Healing Power of Reiki - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHealing Power of Reiki is the second of several articles on Reiki Healing. My intention is to demonstrate how powerful this ancient Japanese energy medicine is as a hands-on healing tool for facilitating balance and wholeness in the body. As a Reiki Master Healer and Intuitive Reader these ...
Views: 117(1 vote) - Self Care - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierSelf care and self love go hand in hand. As we begin the New Year 2012 it is important to practice positive, healthy self care by balancing body, mind, emotion, spirit. Self care is essential. Your body, mind, emotions and spirit need to be treated with loving attention daily. With self ...
Views: 104 - Spiritual Parenting Our Children - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierSpiritual parenting our children is grounded in the intention to love, support and guide our children to what is best for them on all levels - body, mind, emotion and spirit. Our children come through us, divinely created with the grace of Goddess. Spiritual parenting our children is about ...
Views: 105 - Our Essence is Love - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierOur essence is LOVE. God is LOVE. We, being the children of God means that we are LOVE made manifest in flesh. . We are here to live LOVE unconditionally in every moment. This is quite a challenge for us as humans here on earth. In order to meet this challenge it is important to balance our ...
Views: 145 - Remember Our Daily Prayers - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierRemember our daily prayers as they are an important part of our spiritual practice. When we pray we are talking to God while meditation is listening to God. Daily prayers help us to honor our spirit by consciously aligning with the Source within us through the direct communication of ...
Views: 195 - Kwan Yin, Goddess of Love and Compassion - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierKwan Yin, Goddess of love and compassion carries the qualities of the Sacred Feminine. She is also called the Mother of all Buddhas and the Chinese Divine Mother. Kwan Yin's qualities of unconditional love and compassion are sought after by spiritual seekers and people in need around the ...
Views: 120 - Path of Devotion - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe universe is multidimentional and multifaceted. There is one Source and many spiritual paths. We each have a path that resonates with us internally. Mine is the path of devotion to the Sacred Feminine Goddess. In Sanskrit Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion. Sri Krishna teaches that the ...
Views: 95 - Living as a Mystic - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierLiving as a mystic for me is a gift and a challenge both. It is a journey of awakening to who I truly am, loving myself and developing my personal relationship to God, Goddess. Moment to moment unfolding the truth from within is part of the process. Sometimes it flows and I feel ecstatic as I ...
Views: 151 - Still Small Voice - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe still small voice is within us always there, ready to be of service to us in the moment. God/Goddess guides us to truth, to what is best for us through that inner voice. Ask for what you want with passion. Be quiet as you listen within for the answer from the still small voice. We need to ...
Views: 128 - Adding Humor to Our Life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierAdding humor to our life is a wonderful way to bring in more balance. Seeing the amusement in even the most challenging aspects of life lifts our spirits. Having a change in perception is the result of adding humor to our life. Instead of seeing the glass as half empty we see the glass as ...
Views: 138 - Intuitive Reading Session - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierWhen a client sets up an appointment for an Intuitive Reading Session with me by phone or in person, I suggest that they write down their questions before the session. The specific questions help to focus their intention on what they want guidance for in their life. At the beginning of the ...
Views: 133 - Spring Equinox - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierLet's celebrate the Spring Equinox today, March 20. It is the first day of Spring. The sun's position is directly over the Earth's equator. All things are equal as day is the same length as night. Spring Equinox is also called Vernal Equinox which is Latin for "of spring" and "equal night." ...
Views: 103(1 vote) - Experience Inner Joy - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierExperience inner joy when it arises from within you. We can feel it as the result of an experience in the world that inspires happiness. It can also occur for no apparent reason at all. Recently I experience inner joy for no obvious reason. I pause in order to honor my emotions and I ask ...
Views: 133 - Let's Begin Anew - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierNew Beginnings are here and now as we get closer to the season of Spring. Whether it is a new season in our life or we are simply focused on living in the here and now moment, let's begin anew. Everyday is a new day, a new opportunity to begin again. In order to do so you need to let go of ...
Views: 120 - Birth of a Grandchild - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe birth of a grandchild is a special event. My baby is having a baby any day now. The excitement of welcoming a new family member is in the air. This is my third grandchild that is cracking my heart open once again. Almost 10 years ago I was preparing for the birth of a grandchild, my ...
Views: 126 - Let Go and Let Goddess - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierLumina Dei Newsletter March 2012 Dear friend, Let Go and Let Goddess is a powerful reminder to surrender to Source. It may seem like a simple message but it isn't easy. It helps to bring awareness to the intention to let go and let Goddess. Moment to moment each day I need to remember ...
Views: 84 - Channeled Message for March 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierA Channeled Message for March 2012 has been received by me. I would like to share it with you here. "Be who you already are - a Divine being of Love and Light. No need to work at becoming at-one with God. You are already at-one. The challenge for you is to remember the truth of your being. I ...
Views: 181 - Day Of The Dead - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis time of year in the season of Autumn the Day of the Dead is celebrated especially in Mexico and by Latin Americans in the US. It is also know as All Souls Day on November 1 and the Catholic holiday All Saints Day on November 2. The Day of the Dead is a time for family and friends to come ...
Views: 303 - Channeled Message for October 2011 - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis is the Channeled Message for October 2011 that I just received for all of you beloved beings, my brothers and sisters in light. "Open, open to the TRUTH of your being. You are LOVE made manifest in flesh. You are the sons and daughters of the Divine. Your birthright is to live in ...
Views: 190(2 votes) - Channeled Message for September 2011 - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierA Channeled Message for September 2011 was given to me. I would like to share it with you here. "Be in the moment and breathe. Let go of fear, doubt, worry for they deplete your energy and set you up for more of the same - fear, doubt, worry. Hand all your concerns over to God daily. Allow ...
Views: 125(1 vote) - Braco In Seattle - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierToday my husband and I had the opportunity to experience Braco in Seattle at one of his gazing sessions. We drove just 5 minutes from our home to the Center for Spiritual Living who is hosting the program. The auditorium was filled with people who traveled near and far to be with Braco in ...
Views: 245(1 vote) - Sacred Feminine Grandma - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierSacred Feminine Grandma has the nurturing, patient, unconditional love energy of the Divine Mother. It is a deep, abiding love that knows no limitations serving as a foundation of trust, strength and endurance. In many ancient cultures the Sacred Feminine Grandma raised the children, not the ...
Views: 129 - New Beginnings - Just Moved Back To Seattle - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierNew beginnings are happening here and now for me since I just moved back to Seattle from Saugerties, NY. This is a new season in my life as I received what I needed for my growth and healing these past three years of living in the Catskill Mountains. In fact everyday is a new day, a new ...
Views: 237 - Autumn Equinox - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAutumn Equinox is a powerful time when there is a balance between day and night, light and darkness. As we enter the sign of Libra we are also reminded of the scales symbolic of that balance. The time to focus inward connecting to our soul is now during the Autumn Equinox. This inner journey ...
Views: 92 - Sacred Feminine Sisters - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierSacred Feminine Sisters are those friends who see us, love and accept us for who we are. They are our people who we can relax and be ourselves with. Nurturing and healing our hearts are what our Sacred Feminine Sisters do with ease when we are together. Even when we are apart it helps to know ...
Views: 134 - Intuition Always Guides Us To What Is Best for Us - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierOur intuition always guides us to what is best for us. This truth I believe as I trust in God who loves us unconditionally. Our intuition is the still small voice of Goddess within that always guides us to what is best for us. In other words, God has our back and wants us to be happy. In ...
Views: 176 - Occupy Seattle - Voices of Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierOccupy Seattle is an extension of Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City and other cities across the country. It is happening right now in downtown Seattle at Westlake Park on Pine St. and 4 Ave. where We The People are expressing our voices of freedom. Occupy Seattle started late last ...
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