5 Minutes of Peace

In today's episode of 5 Minutes of Peace by ThePeaceRoom, Kelly Jean guides listeners through a meditation on embracing positive attitudes amidst life's uncertainties. The message emphasizes the wisdom in accepting what fate brings while maintaining control over one's reactions. By cultivating positive expectations, each circumstance holds potential for growth and fulfillment. The Serenity Prayer serves as a beacon of insight, urging listeners to inventory and adjust their attitudes. With a commitment to positivity, the day unfolds with grace and harmony. Join ThePeaceRoom on the journey of love, service, and peace, and explore our offerings for Reiki healing and spiritual growth. At www.ThePeaceRoom.love

Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner guides listeners through a transformative meditation, "Balancing the Four Worlds," aimed at balancing emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual realms. With feet shoulder-width apart, weight shifts between heels and toes symbolize transitions between these worlds. Fluid movements foster equilibrium within the psyche and brain hemispheres, aligning with the spine's energy flow. As breaths release tension, the figure-eight motion integrates the worlds, culminating in a gradual slowdown. Dr. Haspel-Portner invites practitioners to embrace peace and harmony, offering her expertise at www.NOBLEEnergyWellness.comTune in again whenever you need five minutes of peace.

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace by ThePeaceRoom, Kelly Jean reflects on behavior change.Highlighting the power of small actions in transforming our lives. Recognizing imperfections as humanThe episode emphasizes the potential for minor adjustments to have a profound impact on our outlook and attitudes. By embracing change and supporting each other, listeners are encouraged to take small steps towards personal growth and self-improvement. The episode concludes with a reminder of interconnectedness on the path of love and peace. Visit ThePeaceRoom's website for more on healing treatments and workshops. Join us when you need five minutes of peace.

In this episode, we hear about "The Healing Journey" with Wendy Bjork. Wendy emphasizes the holistic nature of our health journey, highlighting the importance of mindset and self-care practices. Wendy stresses the significance of surrounding ourselves with supportive individuals and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth. Drawing from her personal experience with MS, she advocates for resilience, advocating for oneself, and reframing the narrative from one of battle to one of navigation. Wendy encourages listeners to show themselves grace, patience, and kindness, both in their health journey and in their interactions with others. For more about Wendy, visit heartsofwellness.com. Remember, every act of kindness can make a difference.

In today's episode of 5 Minutes of Peace by ThePeaceRoom, a passage from "The Heart Aroused" by David Whyte.This reflects on the transformative journey of midlife. As the body changes, so do the mind and heart, altering perceptions and priorities. The narrator explores the inner conflict between professional duties and personal desires, urging listeners to heed the call for a more authentic life. Through vivid imagery and introspective narration, the passage resonates with those navigating the complexities of midlife transitions. Join ThePeaceRoom on the path of love, service, and peace, and visit our website for more information on Reiki treatments and healing sessions.

Today's guest is Toni Suko, a certified medical Reiki master. Toni shares a guided healing meditation for anyone having a medical condition or "dis-ease." In this session, listeners are encouraged to connect with their bodies, acknowledging any tension or discomfort. Imagining bubbles of light surrounding them, they are invited to breathe deeply, allowing the healing energy to flow in and out. The visualization aims to support healing, releasing illness and disease. Listeners are prompted to affirm their wellness and express gratitude. Toni's gentle guidance offers a moment of solace and empowerment.To learn more or book a session, visit her website at kimoonrising.com. Take a moment to nurture your body, mind, and spirit with this transformative practice.Usui Holy Fire Reiki Master Certified Medical Reiki Master Website is kimoonrising.com Toni's Website

Enjoy Good Health by Managing Your Energy When you’re not managing your energy properly, you’re likely to experience emotions such as anger, frustration, exhaustion and other emotions that can compromise your health.When you know how to manage your energy and enjoy an abundance of it your emotions will be connected, passionate, peaceful and positive. The outlook you get when you have energy to be productive and enjoy life can make a world of difference in your present and future health.There never seems to be enough time to get things done, so we exist by multi-tasking on the run. For example, you may be eating a sandwich, driving a car and talking on the telephone all at once at any given time of the day. You may have gotten done what you had on your ‘list’, but you’re probably exhausted at the end of the day.Personal energy management techniques can help produce a more natural energy and one that’s healthier for you. When you focus on the physical ways to produce energy, it serves you better than trying to get things done using ways that leave you mentally and physically depleted.Here are some simple ways to enjoy better health by managing your personal energy:1.   Get rid of energy drainers. An energy drainer might be in the form of a person or a task. Assess the people around you and distance yourself from those who leave you exhausted when you leave their presence.2.   Dance. Take a lesion from children -- move your body to some funky rhythms and reenergize your body and mind. Just a few minutes of dancing around the room will give you some much needed positive energy.3.   Learn and practice a ‘healing’ art. Energy healing sessions such as Tai Chi and Reiki are especially great for renewing the energy levels of your mind, body and spirit so that you feel better and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.4.   Discover what makes you happy. You may not be able to do what makes you happy 24/7, but you can rejuvenate your body and mind by engaging in those activities on a regular basis. You may enjoy crafts, cooking, reading, watching or playing sports. Do what makes you happy and enjoy better health.5.   Nourish your spiritual side. Take some time out of every day to nourish your spirit by a number of ways. You can commune with nature by gardening or walking or even just sitting in a garden listening to the sounds of nature. Take time to meditate and search through your soul until you feel rejuvenated.Many times we forget that keeping healthy isn’t just about diet and exercise. A positive outlook and surrounding ourselves with positive energy by managing our energy wisely can do wonders for our health.

Amanda Creasey, an accomplished educator, author, and outdoors writer, shares a poignant excerpt from her debut novel, "An Expected End." The novel is a piece of literary speculative fiction set in a near future where individuals can learn the precise moment of their death. However, Amanda emphasizes that the narrative isn't about death but centers on life, exploring themes of time, love, acceptance, and family. The excerpt takes us to the epilogue, where Marshall, the protagonist, reflects on life's transient beauty after celebrating his daughter Eden's birthday. Through Marshall's contemplation, the narrative beautifully intertwines memories of his past, the enduring impact of Penelope, and the significance of quality over quantity in the measurement of time. Amanda's writing captures the essence of being human, cherishing fleeting moments, and finding profound meaning in the ordinary.Amanda's Website: AmandaSueCreasey.comHer NewsletterHer Instagram Account: Amanda_Sue_CreaseyLinks to the book:AmazonBarnes and NobleBookshop.orgGet to Know Amanda:Amanda is a high school English teacher and the Outdoors Writer for Cooperative Living Magazine. She holds an undergraduate degree in German, English, and Secondary Education from Michigan State University, and a graduate degree in Creative Writing from the University of Denver.Her work appears in three Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and her poetry, outdoor journalism, and nature photography have earned recognition from The Poetry Society of Virginia and Virginia Outdoor Writers Association.When she isn’t writing, she enjoys hiking, walking, and standup paddleboarding with her dogs, as well as running and reading. A member of James River Writers, the Poetry Society of Virginia, and Virginia Outdoor Writers Association, she resides in Virginia, with her husband; Archie the rescue parrot; and two rescue dogs, Nacho and Soda, chihuahua mix littermates who rule the house. Her debut novel, An Expected End, launched in October.

Welcome to 5 Minutes of Peace, a time for you to reflect, recharge, and renew. Five minutes to awaken something within yourself, created by ThePeaceRoom. Love. Today's book passage is from "Thoughts and Meditations" by Kahlil Gibran.Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. We are all connected on a path of love, service, and peace for ourselves and others. We're glad to be together with you on this path. And if you would like to know more about The Peace Room and our Reiki treatments, crystal healings, training sessions, and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom. love. Join us here again whenever you need five minutes of peace.

On this episode, we share a meditation from David Lawson, a life coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.awakewarrior.comDavid says, "I've been there too. I know the joys and nightmares of life's journey through hard knocks, grief, trauma, and experience. My long list of triumphs and rock bottoms are my clients’ greatest assets. If you know you have to create a new reality for yourself and how you live your life, I can help you. Trust me, you’re headed somewhere great."This meditation, guided by David, aims to help listeners retrain their minds and break free from old patterns that no longer serve them. The process begins with deep, intentional breaths, drawing energy from feet to head, creating a gentle vibration throughout the body. Participants are encouraged to envision a serene place, invoking sensory experiences to induce calmness. David emphasizes the power of the conscious mind to reshape thought patterns and beliefs, urging listeners to recognize, cancel, clear, and delete old patterns of anxiety. The meditation progresses to seeking liberation from emotional chains, visualizing a new, empowered self, and setting intentions for change. David underscores the transformative ability of visualization, guiding participants to embody the envisioned new self and anchor it with a deep breath. The meditation concludes with a gradual return to awareness, encouraging participants to carry the positive energy into their day.

The podcast, "5 Minutes of Peace," created by ThePeaceRoom, offers a brief moment for self-reflection and renewal. In this episode, Kelly Jean reads a passage from "Sacred Geometry, Language of the Angels" by Richard Heath. (https://a.co/d/9xzUJL1)The book explores the concept of angels beyond religious confines, emphasizing their role in the planetary destiny of humanity. Angels, with a deep understanding of numbers and universal patterns, contributed to Earth's evolution. The human mind, emerging from the framework conditions set by angels, serves the purpose of the universe knowing itself. Heath contrasts angelic and human minds, highlighting the top-down harmony of angels and the bottom-up contingency of humans. Ancient angelic number science, transmitted through astronomy, influenced early human civilizations, leading to the development of measures and geometrical forms. We invite listeners to explore more about ThePeaceRoom's offerings, promoting love, service, and peace on the shared path of self-discovery.

Tina Huynh, a food freedom coach, guides a body appreciation meditation to address pain and self-resentment. Beginning with deep breaths, she encourages grounding, feeling the earth's support, and tuning into the breath's natural rhythm. The meditation progresses to a body scan, expressing gratitude for each body part—from feet to head. Tina prompts acknowledgment of the body's incredible daily feats often unnoticed. Participants send warmth and energy to various body regions, appreciating strength, support, and vital functions. The meditation concludes with a return to breath awareness, fostering a deeper connection with oneself and the world. Tina invites listeners to revisit this practice for a profound sense of peace and gratitude. She also shares her website and Instagram for those interested in her intuitive eating and body love programs.www.tinasarena.cominstagram.com/@tinas_arena_https://www.youtube.com/@tinas_arena_podcast: https://tinasarena.transistor.fm/Get to know Tina:Tina has spent most of her life as a people pleaser and lost her identity somewhere along the way. Life felt dull and pointless for a long time. She suffered through bulimia for almost a decade, but finally began healing herself through education and self-discovery. She has since been dedicated to teaching others what she’s learnt along the way. Tina is a certified Sound Healer, Meditation Teacher, and Mind-Body Eating Coach working to help women heal their destructive emotional eating patterns. She is always looking for new ways to push past her limitations to live an energetic and abundant life, and hopes to inspire others to live their fullest lives as well.

Welcome to "5 Minutes of Peace" by ThePeaceRoom, your sanctuary for self-reflection and renewal. Today, Kelly Jean shares a profound passage from Florence Scovel Shinn's "The Magic Path of Intuition."https://a.co/d/9TM20UKFlorence invites us to awaken our inner eye, emphasizing that what we envision internally manifests externally. Through the affirmation of our divine power, we sweep away negativity and align with our spiritual purpose. Florence beautifully illustrates the transformative nature of our words, urging us to baptize failures with the affirmation of success.The passage guides us to see beyond the fog of adverse appearances and boldly affirm the clarity of our desires. Florence unveils the law of nature—use what you have wisely, and abundance will flow effortlessly. Embracing perfect peace and poise, we become immune to hurts and frustrations.Thank yourself for taking this 5-minute journey of peace. Explore more about The Peace Room and its offerings at www.thepeaceroom.love. Join us on this path of love, service, and peace.

Welcome to "5 Minutes of Peace" by ThePeaceRoom, your sanctuary for reflection and rejuvenation. In today's session, Kim Beam guides you through a transformative meditation on decision-making. Take a moment to focus on your breath, observing its rhythm in your body.Envision the decision at hand, and, with intention, step into one choice. Feel the nuances of this imagined life: your routine, encounters, and overall well-being. Explore worries and excitements associated with this path. Then, gracefully step back and contemplate the alternative decision. Delve into the details of this alternate reality, exploring emotions, concerns, and joys.As you oscillate between these two perspectives, gain valuable insights. What stirs within as you navigate each choice? With this newfound awareness, pause, and let the reflections settle. Kim Beam encourages you to visit KimBeam.com for more. Thank you for joining "5 Minutes of Peace," where decisions unfold in the gentle embrace of meditation.

Welcome to 5 Minutes of Peace, a tranquil escape by ThePeaceRoom in Boise, Idaho.Embrace this moment to reflect, recharge, and renew your spirit.Today, Kelly Jean shares a Prosperity Programming Meditation, including affirmations for abundance: - Affirm your true state of abundance, ready to accept prosperity joyously. - Recognize the boundless source of your supply and affirm your deservingness of happiness. - Embrace financial success effortlessly, allowing infinite riches to flow into your life. - Take responsibility for creating a world of happiness and abundance for everyone.Express gratitude and self-appreciation for taking these 5 minutes of peace.Remember our shared journey of love, service, and peace at ThePeaceRoom.Connect with ThePeaceRoom: - Visit www.thepeaceroom.love to explore Reiki treatments, crystal healings, and workshops. - Join us again whenever you seek five minutes of peace on this path of connection and serenity.

A Waking Grounding Meditation, with Eric Holsapple

Urmi Hossain, Being Comfortable with UncomfortablePlease enjoy our guest today, Urmi Hossain. And connect with her atInstagram - https://instagram.com/urmamioLinkedin - https://linkedin.com/in/urmihossainYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossainBlog - https://www.myways.ca/To learn more about THE PEACE ROOM, visit www.ThePeaceRoom.love

From our bookshelf, Start the New Year Rightexcerpted from Heartfulness Magazine

On today's episode, poet Jacqueline Suskin shares her poem called "The Eye of Consciousness" which appears in her new book, A Year in Practice,

Today, Kelly Jean offers a reading from our bookshelf, "Your Life in Color" by Dougall Fraser.Drawn from years of experience and observation, internationally renowned psychic and cosmic life coach Dougall Fraser shares his method for utilizing the colors he intuitively sees emanating from people’s souls. From white to gold to emerald green, every color has qualities that you can consciously draw strength and purpose in order to support and guide you toward achieving your highest goals and dreams.Fraser explores each color’s unique spiritual and practical qualities, providing insight into its history and shadow sides, and exercises to employ each color’s maximum benefit. Fraser’s step-by-step plan helps you to invoke color energy in your daily life, from the inside out. By understanding the breadth of your soul’s color spectrum and the key situations in which you need to activate different colors, you will be able to unlock the full magnitude of your soul’s potential.

Please welcome our friend and mentor, Chellie Kammermeyer, as she shares a Reiki Sound Bowl Healing. Chellie says, "When our bodies are in fight or flight there is a different vibration within us. If we can take a few minutes to allow ourselves to move into rest and restore, healing starts to happen immediately."She adds, "Crystal singing bowls are a way to move into that relaxed state quickly. The high vibration of the singing bowls allows us to entrain to this higher vibration and create a healthier internal vibration and state of being. When I play the bowls I'm also sending Reiki energy to anyone who hears this recording."Thank you for listening.Chellie's Website Chellie's Facebook page Co-Owner of Innercompass Reiki, Licensed Reiki Master Teacher, Assistant Director of ICRT, Crystal Singing Bowl Practitioner Copyright 2026 ThePeaceRoom.love

Self-Love meditation, with Toni SukoUsui Holy Fire Reiki Master Certified Medical Reiki Master Website is kimoonrising.com Toni's Website

Vibration, with PeruquoisPeruquois's Website Peruquois's Facebook group Peruquois's Facebook page Peruquois is a pioneer in opening sensual feminine essence to help women restore self-acceptance and love in their body. She is the roaring voice of true feminine essence! How she became a worldwide icon and profound healer of women is as mesmerizing as she is herself. The first lesson that began to shape Peruquois’ unique character and gifts occurred when she was three. Her father drowned in a fishing accident, his sunken boat found 40 years later. “Love and live now as future may never come” was the hard truth the little girl had to accept and made her life motto.

Mark Stinson shares a meditation used in our Conscious Business Planning classes.It helps align your practice with the 7 Chakras.Learn more about Conscious Business Planning atwww.ThePeaceRoom.love/training-classes

Today's guest is Burma Naylor with Wanderlust, Malas, and Reiki. Burma shares a grounding meditation with the energy of nature.You can find her at wanderlustmalasandreiki.comBurma's Website @Wanderlustmalasandreiki on Instagram Burma's Facebook page Copyright 2026 ThePeaceRoom.love

Our guest today, Mike Kammermeyer, offers a beautiful Reiki drumming meditation for releasing what no longer serves us.Cultures from around the world have used drumming in their history, for healing, meditation, and connection with the Divine. Drumming affects the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies, at the same time, and helps to bring harmony.When combining Reiki with sound, the Divine wisdom that is inherent in the Reiki energy merges with the sound waves and creates a beautifully safe and sacred environment for healing to occur.Mike's Website Mike's Facebook page Co-owner of Innercompass Reiki, Licensed Reiki Master Teacher, Shamanic Practitioner, ICRT Senior LMRT & mentor

Our guest today is Verónica Moreno, a qualified Coach, Energy Healer and Meditation Teacher empowering women on a spiritual journey.She says, “My mission is to help women to break free from the conditioning of their past and step into their power so they can create the life of joy and purpose they came here to live.I have helped many women across the globe (almost 20 countries now!) to step into their power and elevate themselves beyond their story and start living in an authentic and fulfilling way, leaving the people-pleasing, self-doubts, and old ways of living behind. I believe everyone deserves to live a joyful and fulfilling life, and the power to create it lies within ourselves. And it is much easier than you might think! In my podcast, Empowered Souls, I share practical tools to help women reclaim their power with confidence and joy so they can live a life that feels right for them.”Here are some links where you find out more about her background and approach:Empowered Souls PodcastMy background, experience and qualificationsYoutube Channel

Christina MacMahon, the owner of Extraordinary Wellness Reiki and Stone Medicine. She is sending your way an activation of the high vibrational healing and we hope you enjoy it.Cristina's Website Cristina's Facebook page Cristina began her career as a physical therapist in Brazil but felt that medical care alone did not address the mental and spiritual aspects of patient care. She pursued alternative interventions such as Reiki, Energy Reintegration, Yoga, Meditation, Crystal Healing, etc. For the past ten years Cristina has been pursuing her own healing as well as training in a variety of alternative healing modalities; she has studied with renowned healers and teachers in the fields of yoga, Stone Medicine and Reiki. As a Usui Reiki Master, Medical Reiki Master, Certified Stone Medicine Practitioner and Yoga Instructor, Cristina passionately shares these modalities with her clients supporting their healing and personal growth towards a state of wellbeing. It is her personal belief that Wellbeing is a Birthright and her mission is to support individuals on the path to actualize their innate wellbeing potential.

A Walking Meditation, with Jessica MaitriJessica's Website @yothera_method on Instagram Jessica on YouTube Jessica's Facebook group Jessica's Facebook page

A reading from our bookshelf,The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and NowThich Nhat HanhFor more information, please visit ThePeaceRoom.love

Urmi Hossain, ways to find your voiceOn this episode of our podcast, please welcome our guest, Urmi Hossain. Urmi Hossain is Bengali by blood and Italian by birth. She works in the financial services industry in Canada, where she is currently residing. She is a self-published author, speaker, blogger, polyglot, and mentor. She is the holder of the CFA charter.Her first book is: "Discovering your identity, a rebirth from interracial struggle." She is an advocate of women's empowerment and very passionate about teaching and mentoring other girls and women.She is part of the organization called Women In Leadership for the Victoria Chapter in Canada as the social media lead where she spreads the message of gender equality and more women in leadership positions. She enjoys being a promoter of self-investing and personal development.In her free time, she enjoys reading books and practicing boxing.Instagram - https://instagram.com/urmamioLinkedin - https://linkedin.com/in/urmihossainYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossainBlog - https://www.myways.ca/Here's a single link to our show on all the major podcast apps:https://5minutesofpeace.captivate.fm/listen

Kelly Jean, Metta Bhavana meditation on Loving KindnessMetta Bhavana, or loving-kindness meditation, is a practice rooted in Buddhist tradition that cultivates feelings of compassion, love, and kindness towards oneself and others. The practice involves a series of stages where practitioners mentally send well-wishes and positive intentions to different categories of individuals, gradually expanding the circle of compassion. It typically begins with sending love and well-being to oneself, then extending these feelings to a loved one, a neutral person, a difficult person, and finally, to all beings universally. Through Metta Bhavana, individuals aim to dissolve feelings of negativity, resentment, and judgment, replacing them with a sense of genuine care and goodwill, fostering emotional healing and a greater sense of interconnectedness with the world.Connect with us at THEPEACEROOM.love

Please welcome our guest, Kelly Keefe of The Heartspace.The Heartspace was established by Kelly in New York City back in the Spring of 2016. It began with her offering 1:1 healing sessions and group cacao ceremonies after her travels and initiations in India, Guatemala, and the US with indigenous elders and leaders.Quickly the offerings expanded to include coaching and transformational guidance applying her training in personal development, mindset, and neuro-linguistic programming.The Heartspace Healing Academy opened in 2018 to support others to ignite their healing abilities as well. Learn more at https://www.heartspace.co/Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.

Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.Fight Your Inner CriticThere is a voice inside your head that tells you when you do something wrong. It acts as a filter of sorts and is needed to help you survive. It alerts you when you are running late, and tells you to get to work and stop slacking off. But, sometimes it can be too harsh for your wellbeing.When this happens, it’s time to fight your inner critic. You need to take it down a notch or two. You don’t want to silence that critic completely, but you do want to teach it some balance. After all, you can’t be wrong 100% of the time.Why do you have this inner voice that can be overly critical? It is a protection mechanism to help guide you through your journey in life. Sometimes it shouts at you to let you know you are in danger. Other times, it can let you know what you should say or not say in social situations.This inner critic has also lived a lifetime of negativity. It sees you watching the news or listens in on conversations you have with others. This constant barrage of negativity has helped it build into the cynic that it currently is.Your inner critic also has your parents and childhood teachers on its side. After all, you spent your entire childhood listening to these authorities telling you what you are not allowed to do. The inner critic scooped up that information. And it was reinforced for years.It’s time to temper that inner critic. It has gone on for too long with unchecked power. It won’t be easy since it has had control of you all your life. But, you can take some steps to curb its impact.Start using positive affirmations. Do this consistently, preferably on a daily basis. But, you can get away with weekly if that's all the time you have. Be prepared for resistance from your inner critic. Your inner critic may not have been talked back to for years. It usually has the run of things so be aware of that.Start paying attention to the messages the inner critic is giving you. It may be worth it to jot them down on a piece of paper. Evaluate those messages frequently and decide if it is giving you the right advice. You will find that often it isn’t. When you make this discovery, it’s time for you to make some changes.

Please welcome our special guest, Ambika Devi, who shares her "Clearing the Energetic Layers" meditation.Ambika's Site and Social LinksWebsite: https://ambikadevi.com/Blog: https://ambikadevi.com/blog/Schedule an Appointment: https://ambikadevi.com/#bookasessoionPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditatewithambikaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambikadevi/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbikaDeviFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmbikaDevi1008Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambikadevi1008/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmbikaDevi1008Author on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/ambikadeviMeditation is ©Ambika DeviThe podcast is ©The Peace RoomThank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.

Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.5 Tips for Better, Healthier Boundaries We all have boundaries. Maybe you don’t feel like you do, because of many times past when people have overrun you. Somewhere around the umpteenth time of being taken advantage of, of being ignored about your own needs, and treated as though your time is not valuable, you start to believe that you’ve lost whatever boundaries you had. The good news is, you can re-create your boundaries, and make them stronger and healthier than ever before. How? Read on for a quick list of five tips to jumpstart your life and put it on track for a happier you. 1. Permit yourself to start over. While this step seems obvious, there are quite a few reasons for it. First, by telling yourself it’s ok to set boundaries, you’re declaring that you’re important enough even to have them. But also, in acknowledging that it’s ok to start over, you’re not getting hung up on the past. That is you, taking control. Embrace it! 2. Pay attention. Here’s where you start getting into the details of who you are and who you want to be. How have people taken advantage of you in the past? Where have you wished there were boundaries? What do you need to do to establish them now? Be mindful of your feelings. Look for the disappointment and anger. What has set those off? Chances are those are places where the boundaries need the most work. You’ll find that self-awareness is key to your success so don’t be afraid to dig into your emotions. 3. Where have you been? And where are you now? Chances are a lot of what you feel about boundaries came from your wiring as a child. If no one respected your space growing up, it’s hard to ask people to respect it now. Examine the boundaries of your childhood and compare them to the boundaries of today. What’s lacking? What needs work? It might be that some of the things you find make boundary setting particularly difficult in some situations. Don’t be afraid to ask for help either with a counselor or therapist to work through some of that old baggage. 4. Take care of yourself. When you’re not feeling well, it’s nearly impossible to be firm in your boundaries. Being strong and healthy gives you the energy needed to put your foot down when you need to. With that in mind, taking care of yourself not only makes sense, but it is also necessary for future success. Remember the basics: Eat healthy, exercise, and get enough sleep every night. 5. Speak up. There’s going to be pushback when you set boundaries. Having healthy boundaries means that you put the work in to maintain them. That means saying ‘no’ when you need to. By being assertive you not only protect those boundaries, but you also tell the world that you have something to say. Need help? Enlist a support team who can cheer you on when you’re flagging – and who aren’t afraid to point out when you’re starting to slip. Sometimes we all need some tough love, especially when we’re pushing for better, healthier boundaries. By following these steps, you’re not only drawing a line in the sand; you’re taking control of your life. Healthy boundaries are meant to protect you so that you have room to grow and become the person you always knew you could be. But first, you have to begin. So, why are you waiting? Aren’t you ready for that new improved you?

Please welcome our guest, Melissa Starnes of The Violet Fox Healing Arts in Dallas, Texas. Melissa is a Reiki Master trained by Jenny Stinson at The Peace Room. She is a registered nurse with a deep interest in the impact of energy healing on the human condition. You can connect with Melissa at https://m.facebook.com/groups/593685758351532/permalink/894182414968530/?mibextid=SDPelYHere's the text of her meditation:I'd like to walk you through a little meditation on learning how to trust your intuition. Have you ever wanted to hone your intuition and just didn't know where to start? In this exercise, you will explore how to better refine your intuition and learn to trust yourself more fully with a simple tool.So if you are ready to become more confident in your intuition, your decisions, and ability to trust yourself, let's get started. Let's start by relaxing the tongue from the roof of our mouth. Roll out your shoulders a couple of times forward and a couple of times backward. Take a big, deep breath through your nose, expanding your lungs all the way to the base of your ribs, fill your chest, expand fully.Now slowly release, expelling all the air from your lungs. Return to your regular breathing pattern. Now I want you to think of a statement that is true. This could be, my birthday is, and fill in the blank. My home address is, and then fill in the blank. I want you to say this statement out loud, but I want you to pay attention to how that statement fills in your body.Where do you feel it? Is it high in your heart? Is it low in your gut? Does it feel tight? Does it feel loose? Does it feel peaceful or exciting? Now say the true statement again. Do you feel it? That is the feeling of truth or confirmation. Now we are going to do the opposite. Think of a [00:02:00] false statement. You can use the same statement as before, just with inaccurate information.Now speak your full statement. Pause. Repeat it again, paying attention to how that feels. Does it feel different than your true statement? Does it feel lower or higher or in a different place in your body? That feeling is your feeling of inaccuracy or unalignment. Now, you can do this exercise as many times as you need to in order to solidify the feeling.You can use the exercise to calibrate yourself, so to speak, should you need to prior to asking your inner self for guidance. I suggest starting with minor things that have less impact on your life and moving towards building or rebuilding that [00:03:00] trust in your intuition that has been right there inside to you all along.Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.

Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.5 Strategies for Embracing Yours and Others’ Imperfections with More EaseIn this hyper-competitive modern world, it’s all too easy to fall into bad habits of judging yourself and others too harshly. Before you know it, you permanently set your inner monologue to negativity. You feel dissatisfied and grumpy with everyone and everything. And that’s no way to live your best life!Here are some top strategies to help you learn to accept imperfection in yourself and other people and leave that negative mindset behind.1.   Be conscious of your thoughtsIf a negative viewpoint has become your default setting, you probably don’t even realize when you’re doing it. Take a minute to tune into your self-talk for a moment. Pay attention to the words you’re using and course-correct for more positive language.2.   Switch up to positiveConsciously change your inner monologue to focus on positives. Instead of focusing on differences and seeing them as flaws, choose to see what is good in the other person. If your go-to is to criticize their weight or hair, or the way they speak, reset your view of them by finding something to admire.3.   Retune to a color view of the worldIt’s easy to fall into the habit of seeing things as right or wrong. Sure, someone else’s choice may not be your choice, maybe you don’t like broccoli or would want to work for a multinational or vacation in Antarctica. But it doesn’t mean those other choices are wrong; they’re just different.Seeing things in black and white is so limiting. Open up a little and retune your world view, so you see all the colors as equally valid.4.   Stay in the presentSome people keep a world history of wrongs and imperfections stretching way back. They act almost like perfection police, waiting to add to their list of transgressions. Or they worry about future mistakes and how to avoid them. Don’t be that person! You can choose to stay focused on the here and now and enjoy what’s happening in your life.5.   Turn it aroundIf you find yourself slipping back into your past habits of judging other people, turn it around and ask yourself - how would it feel if someone was judging you? Remember that old saying about people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones? That’s good to remember when you feel tempted to dismiss someone’s appearance or actions. Cut people some slack and they are more likely to go easy on you.You can choose to step out of the competition race at any time. Try it and improve your life!   

Please welcome our special guest.Amy Lynn Durham is founder of Create Magic At Work®, where she uses her knowledge as an Executive Coach & certified Spiritual Intelligence Coach (SQ21, a faith-neutral system) to uniquely blend spirituality and business to assist clients in their personal, professional, and spiritual development. Amy is the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast and the author of the book by the same name. https://createmagicatwork.net/Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.

Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.Finding Your Purpose: Questions to Ask YourselfDo you know how to find your purpose? If you posed that question to several people, the majority would likely answer no. It’s because there is a world of possibilities. People are afraid to try something new out of fear of the unknown. They often don’t know how to go about looking for what they should be doing.You need first to ask if what you are doing now is satisfying. Put aside the bills and your paycheck for a moment. Do you get a charge out of getting up every morning to go to work? How do you feel on Sunday evenings, assuming you start up work on Mondays? Do you dread having to get up in the morning on Monday, or does it excite you?Another problem is you may feel stuck doing something in which you don’t believe. Suppose you work for a company that isn’t doing right by the community. It may be legal, but you don’t feel it’s ethical. It pays well, and that is why you stick with it. You even like many of the people who work there. However, the company sells something that makes your stomach turn. You need to ask yourself if you can continue to work in an environment which doesn't fit well with you.You will also need to ask yourself what will it take to make changes to get out of your current situation and into something you enjoy. It may require going back to school or at least, training online. Luckily, there are several options available, and many of them are cheap or free.If you find that the path is well laid out, ask yourself are you’re willing to put in the time and make an effort? If not, you haven’t truly found your purpose. You either need to continue what you are doing or find another path. Keep doing this until you are willing to put forth the effort.You should explore your current situation and determine if you can change up your routine. For instance, ask your company if there are other opportunities within the organization that you can explore. If there are, they may ask you to serve two roles (your old position and your new one) while transitioning. Working like this could require putting in overtime, etc. But, it gives you some options to explore your purpose.

Please welcome our guest, Vanessa Ferlaino.Vanessa is humbled to be the multi-award-winning author of “Human”, host/producer of “The Human Challenge - LIVE” on the Fireside app (co-founded by Mark Cuban and Falon Fatemi), and certified 200-HR mindfulness meditation instructor on the free Insight Timer app. Vanessa founded The Being Human Foundation to elevate humanity through meditation and mindfulness, arts and culture, and community activism. Tap into mindfulness to improve your well-being and make a difference in our world. Learn more about her at https://vanessaferlaino.comThank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.

Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.6 Must-Dos to Create Affirmations to Change in Your LifeAffirmations are powerful statements you can use to make positive changes in your life. They use the power of your subconscious mind to create change and help you reach your goals and dreams. Below are the aspects you need to know to generate the most effective affirmations to change your life.1.   Choose Positivity     You may not realize you’re already using affirmations all the time. The trouble is, most people tend to repeat negative statements like “I can’t do it,” “I’ll never get ahead” or “life is hard.” Have a look at your own self-talk and see how often you’re using negative affirmations that keep you stuck in self-doubt and negativity.You can choose to turn around your self-talk and build positive affirmations so that all your thoughts are supporting your life goals.2.   Keep Affirmations ShortYou can create powerful positive affirmations by making sure the language you use is focused and brief. A simple, straightforward statement will be more effective than a long one.3.   Choose Your Words CarefullyDon’t use emotive language or words that have negative connotations. Focus on what you want rather than what you don’t want. A positive weight loss affirmation, for example, is “I am slender,” not “I am not fat.” Even saying, “I am losing weight” is focusing on the negative.4.   Stick to the Present TenseUse “I am“ statements to focus your mind on what you want. Saying “I will” or “I want” pushes your goal out into the indefinite future and doesn’t inspire you to reach your goal now.5.   Use Visual Language that Feels GoodThink of how you want to feel when you reach your goal. Will you feel happy, grateful, relaxed? Choose words that create a powerful, positive image like “money is pouring into my life,” or “I feel strong and full of energy.” Imagine the numbers going up in your bank account, see yourself running that marathon or buying new clothes that fit perfectly.6.   Build a positive affirmation habitPositive affirmations are more powerful when they are repeated until they become part of your mindset. Make a commitment to yourself that you will repeat your affirmations out loud, at least three times a day. Schedule affirmation time in your schedule or set a reminder on your smartphone.Feel relaxed and happy as you repeat your affirmations. Feel what it will be like when you achieve your goals.When you focus your attention on what you want to be true in your life, you are much more likely to achieve it. Align your thoughts, feelings, and actions with your affirmations, so all your energy is flowing to achieving your goals. 

Tips for Resolving Conflicts in Your Relationships No matter how much you like the other person, at some point, conflict is likely to happen. While most conflicts are fairly small (like trying to decide where to go out for dinner), left untended a conflict can fester and grow. That’s why it’s so important to resolve conflicts in your relationships before they have a chance to take on a life of their own.How do you go about doing that? 1. Start by listening. But don’t just listen to the spoken words, but the feelings behind them. It’s the emotions that drive the conversation after all! By listening actively, meaning pausing to ask questions, clarify, and to reiterate what you think the other person is saying, you tell the other person that what they have to say matters. But more importantly, you’re letting them know that they’re being heard. 2. Look for the resolution over being right. Giving up the notion that you have to ‘win’ is where you start seeing the solutions. Conflict is not a competition. 3. Stay in the moment. Instead of focusing on what happened that brought you into this conflict, pay attention to what’s going on right now. Now isn’t the time for blame. Rather look for solutions. 4. Decide what’s important right now. That is called ‘picking your battles’ and is important in determining whether a thing is worth fighting over. Ask yourself if this is just an issue over a minor annoyance that will be easily forgotten, or if you have something deeper going on that maybe needs to be addressed. 5. Know how and when to disengage. That means being able to do what it takes to walk away. It might be forgiveness is in order. It might be that you’re just going to need to agree to disagree. Worst case scenario? It might be time just to let the matter go entirely. Whatever the case, there’s nothing to be gained by staying in the conflict. Resolving conflicts isn’t a hard skill to learn. By following these tips, you will discover how better to deal with conflict in every kind of relationship – whether business or personal. So take heart – a misunderstanding doesn’t have to mean the end of the world. Instead look at your conflict as a step toward better understanding that will, in turn, lead to better relationships in the long run.Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments, crystal healings, and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.

Christine Soza is the founder of True North Awakening. She offers a more holistic approach to anyone at any stage of life, allowing space for self-discovery and ease to those facing a terminal diagnosis. Christine has been a caregiver since an early age and found her life calling as an End-of-Life Doula and Medical Reiki Practitioner. Her passion is helping people at any stage of life. Softening the edges as we navigate our life experiences and allowing for a softer landing at the end of life, is her wish for you. The name "True North Awakening" has deep meaning to Christine as she has been able to find her own personal True North as she experienced many personal losses and found direction in her own healing journey. It is when we deeply connect with those who are facing their own mortality, or at a personal crossroads in their healing journey, do we learn about truly living and finding deeper meaning in our lives. Follow Christine and her practice on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueNorthAwakeningHere is a transcript of her Be Here Now meditation:I have found that meditation can be a very useful tool in assisting people to move into a space of calm and peace.This is one of the meditations that I use in my practice to help soften the edges and helps to create a sense of ease and comfort, even in a very challenging time in your life.This meditation is called “Be here now” and will be a waking meditation where we will practice keeping our eyes open and stay alert but allowing our body and mind to relax just enough so we can find a sense of peace right here right now, at this moment. The thought of being here now remind us that all is well right at this moment.I’d like to invite you to just land right where you are…Notice the air flowing in and out of your nostrils or mouth and just notice that your breath is beginning to slow. We are grateful for that breath of life.Invoke all of the senses around you, perhaps become the observer of your environment.What do you see?What do you hear?What do you taste?What do you feel?If you notice any areas of tension in your body, just allow your body to soften and relax, you may need to adjust a bit.Imagine that it is a beautiful sunny day, and you are outside. It could be anywhere that feels right to you: by the ocean or in the mountains or in your back yard where the flowers and grass are growing with the help of the sunshine.Be here now-take a seat wherever it feels comfortable to you and begin to feel the sunshine down on you. The temperature is perfect outside and you begin to feel relaxed already. All is well and perfect at this moment.Begin to imagine that the beautiful sun is shining down just for you, allowing a space for deep healing and peace. With each breath you are feeling more and more relaxed and centered. Imagine as if the sun is pouring its contents in through the crown of your head, and it feels like warm honey filling very cell in your body giving you exactly what you need at this moment.Beginning at the top of your head, imagine the sun now pouring in you down the back of your head,Your browsYour cheeksYour chin,Your neckYour shoulders, feeling your shoulders relaxWarm sunlight energy feels so goodDown your arms down to your fingersYour strong back, all the weight you have been carrying, just let it go for now,Your chest feeling more relaxed,Your belly begins to softenYour hips, relaxedYour legsYour thighsYour calvesYour feet and toesAllow yourself to feel what it is like to fully relax and to be presentNotice your breathBe Here NowWhen you are ready begin to come back by wiggling your fingers and toes and feeling the seat beneath you, feeling refreshed and relaxed knowing that all is well, right at this moment.Allowing yourself to be fully present is the greatest gift to give to yourself and I would encourage you to practice this as many times as you wish to be able to find peace even in the center of the storm. Because it is possible and available to everyone.Thank you for joining me and I hope that have enjoyed this meditation. If you would like more information about the services that I offer, which include medical reiki and end of life doula services, you can contact me at www.truenorthawakening.com.It was an honor to share time with you today.Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.

Answers to Common Questions about AffirmationsOver the past few years, people have become more and more aware of the power of positive affirmations to change their mindset and motivate them to achieve their goals. But if you’ve never tried using affirmations before, you may have some questions. Here are some of the most common questions people ask. How Often Should You Use Affirmations?While there are no hard and fast rules, positive affirmations work best when they are repeated regularly and consistently. This means you use the same wording and repeat your affirmations at approximately the same times each day. Experts recommend saying your affirmations out loud (in front of a mirror if you can) three to five times a day. If you want to super-charge your positive affirmations, add writing them down each day also. Can Affirmations Help Alleviate Anxiety and Depression?Therapists agree that using positive affirmations can be a powerful technique you can use as part of your treatment plan if you suffer from depression and anxiety.Affirmations are not a cure in themselves but can help boost your mood and confidence and can be an important part of any cognitive behavior therapy program.  Can Affirmations Help You Sleep Better?One of the red flag symptoms of depression and anxiety is sleep disturbance. As well as helping your resolve your anxiety, affirmations can be included in a regular meditation practice that can help you improve your sleep patterns. There are apps available for your smartphone or tablet that include affirmation-based meditations specifically to help you sleep better. Can Affirmations Boost your Self-esteem?Positive affirmations can help you build self-confidence and self-esteem, as long as the affirmations you choose resonate with your own personal value system.Make sure you choose affirmations that ring true for you. If your reaction is skeptical, or if you don’t really believe what you’re saying, the affirmations are less likely to work. If you want to boost your self-esteem, make sure your positive affirmations focus on your strengths, and what you really want to see in your life. Aren’t Affirmations Just Feel-Good Mantras?Some critics say that affirmations are just glib feel-good mantras. And sure, some of the affirmations you might see can sound a little cheesy. But cheesy doesn’t mean wrong, it only reflects society’s awkwardness with being emotionally honest. And the evidence shows that developing your own personal affirmations can have a profound effect on your mindset, mood, and effectiveness in creating the life you want.

4 Practical Tips for Figuring Out Your Life’s PurposeTake a moment to check in on your life satisfaction. You might have a great career, a successful business, and a loving, supportive network of family and friends. But if you don’t know your life purpose, you’ll still feel that there’s something not quite right. Living an authentic, purposeful life has been shown to make you happier and healthier. Scientists have even found it can help you live longer!If contentment and fulfillment are eluding you, try some practical ways to find your life’s purpose.1.   Home in On Your PassionsIf you have trouble thinking of your passions, have a look at what you post on social media. What fires you up? What photos and issues do you post and comment on? What sort of articles do you email to friends? What do you discuss around the dinner table?Being more aware of what really fires your interest will help you to realize what your life purpose might be.2.   What Injustices Fire You Up?In a similar vein, what makes your blood boil when you see it on the news or read about it? Maybe it’s inequality, child poverty, or cruelty to animals. Think about the issues that bother you. Think of how you could use these emotions to make a change in the world. Volunteer at a local no-profit, or organize a petition or letter-writing campaign. Set up an online fundraiser. Turn your passion to fight injustice into action for good.3.   Volunteer to Find Your PurposeStudies have shown that helping others is one of the most powerful ways to increase your own happiness. It is also an excellent way to find meaning and purpose in your life. Think of what you can do to help your local sports club, aged care home, or non-profit. When you donate your time, money, and skills to help others, you will not just be giving them a helping hand; you will be helping yourself as well.4.   Ask for FeedbackIf you’re still struggling to find a purpose that resonates with you, ask for feedback. Think about when people come to you to ask for help. What do people compliment you on?Chat with friends and family about their interests and ask them what comes to mind when they think of you. You’re probably already living your life purpose and passion, but you just don’t realize it!

Marcy is a heart-centered, intuitive Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Reiki Master, Registered Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance RYT- 200), and owner of Blue Hummingbird Counseling & Wellness in Boise, Idaho. She has more than 20 years of experience as a therapist and strives to create a safe and warm environment for motivated clients seeking holistic support. Her passion is in creating space for individuals and couples to develop their intimacy/communication through processing personal traumas, addressing current mental health needs such as anxiety, depression, and burnout utilizing somatic techniques, emotional freedom techniques (tapping), Gottman approaches, energy work, yoga, sound healing, and breathwork. Marcy provides sessions for individuals, couples, workshops, and retreats.Connect with Marcy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy-humphrey-99543a275/And visit her website at www.bluehummingbirdcounseling.comHere is a transcript of her meditation:This is Marcy Humphrey, and today I would like to share with you an energy cleanse meditation. Now this is awakening meditation, so feel free to keep your eyes open. Find a comfortable position to stand, sit, or lay down. If it is possible, set up in a way where you can temporarily rid yourself of any distractions to protect your mental, physical, and emotional energy throughout the day.You must first become aware of how your energy is currently feeling in your body. Draw attention to your thoughts. As you start to notice what is on your mind, are your thoughts calm and peaceful or negative and critical? You could even have the same thought that is just repeating over and over in your head.Notice what is happening with your thoughts right now,so draw attention to your breath as you start to settle into your physical body. Is your breath fast and shallow? Or slow and relaxed. You may even notice that you may be holding your breath. Focus on what is happening with your breath right now. Draw attention to your emotions as you scan your body, as your body is where emotions are experienced and may often even get stuck.Is there a place in your body where you feel these emotions? Maybe it feels like a tightness in your throat or your jaw, a constriction in your heart, a relaxed smile on your face, or maybe a feeling in your stomach. Notice where in your body you are experiencing emotions right now.Now as you release any and all energy that you're experiencing that is not aligned with love and your highest self -- release this energy within the next three breaths. With a deep inhale and exhale. Inhale and exhale. Inhale. And exhale.So bring your awareness to the top of your head, your crown chakra. Visualize a radiant rose quartz light shining down from the sky and coming through the crown of your head. Visualize this light filling your body with loving, peaceful energy into every single cell of your body.Allow this flight to extend beyond your physical body. Let it surround you as it creates a protective shield. Visualize this protective shield expanding until it is several feet beyond your physical body. This shield is not to keep others out as this shield is permeable. The shield is for you to decide what energy you wish to let in and what boundaries you wish to set with others for your highest self.As this meditation comes to an end, anchor this energetic shield to your physical body and keep it with you as you move throughout your day. Notice when you encounter energy that moves into your space. Pay attention to the thought. Feelings and sensations that you experience. Give yourself permission to allow only love in as you yourself are love and light.Thank you for listening to this Energy Cleanse Meditation by Marcy Humphrey. If you'd like to learn more about me and my counseling practice and reiki practice -- as well as workshops and retreats -- please check out www.bluehummingbirdcounseling.com.Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments crystal healings and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.

7 Tips to Become a More Successful Negotiator Who’s looking out for you?In a world where getting what you want is entirely up to you, being a skilled negotiator is crucial to your success, whether you’re angling for a raise or trying to get an outstanding deal on a used car. Sadly, negotiation isn’t one of those skills we’re taught as children. The good news is, it’s never too late to learn how to be a more successful negotiator. You can start with these simple tips:Do Your ResearchBefore you do anything else, you need to know the facts about what you’re negotiating for. If you think your job is worth a raise, first look up what the salary generally is for your position. If you’re looking at a used car, find out what other cars of that make and model typically go for. A little knowledge goes a long way.ListenA negotiation takes two people, both of whom generally want something. Start paying attention early on to what the other person is saying. Getting a feel for where they’re coming from will be to your advantage.Speak UpNever be afraid to ask for what you want. The trick is to remember there’s a fine line between being assertive and aggressive. Be careful about how strong you’re coming on.Take Your TimeThe temptation is to close the deal quickly and to take what you can get. Here’s where you need to pull back a little. It’s okay to take time to think about the offer. You also will want to go over the terms and conditions carefully before making a final decision.Know When to Step BackRemember, you can always walk out of the negotiation. Stick to your guns, especially when you know you’re in the right. When you’re willing to leave the table if you’re terms aren’t met, it shows you mean business.No WeaknessThe minute you start thinking of the other person as a bigger and stronger opponent, you’ve already lost. This is not the place to show weakness. Instead of worrying about your own shortcomings, concentrate on theirs. How can you use that information?Remember the Give and TakeDon’t give up points unless you’re getting something in return. When you concede too much, you’re building up your opponent and setting a poor precedent for future negotiation.Remember the trick is not to let things get personal. At the end of the day, if you knew what you wanted and feel like you looked out for yourself, then you’ve come out a winner.   

The Science Behind the Power of Affirmations Lots of people are using positive affirmations in their daily life to help them reach their goals. But affirmations are more than motivational slogans. There is plenty of scientific evidence to show how and why affirmations work on your subconscious mind. There are even health benefits to using affirmations!The research that supports the use of affirmations tends to fall into two camps: psychological theory and neuroscience. Affirmations and Your Identity - Self-affirmation TheoryMost forms of psychological therapy or counseling are based on the idea that you can improve your mental health by changing your view of yourself. You can change the script about who you are and bolster your self-esteem by acknowledging and focusing on your positive aspects to become more confident about your capabilities.Self-affirmation theory asserts that your self-identity is flexible and that you can change your view of yourself as a person. This means you can choose to see yourself as strong, smart, and capable of doing whatever you want. And this is where affirmations that align with your personal values can be particularly powerful.Affirmations and Your BrainThere is increasing research that shows the physical impact of affirmations on the structure of your brain. When you practice positive affirmations, you are introducing new concepts to your brain and opening up new neural pathways. This is what helps to change your mindset from negative self-doubt to positive confidence. Scientists have mapped the changes that occur in the brain when we choose to move to a more optimistic frame of mind, building, and reinforcing those neural pathways.When you think about your own personal values, you are activating the part of your prefrontal cortex that is involved in self-related processing of information and positive valuation. Repeating your affirmations regularly throughout your day keeps activating this part of your brain, reinforcing positive self-identity.Affirmations and Your HealthScience has also proved some surprising physical health benefits of practicing positive affirmations. Daily practice of affirmations has a measurable impact on your resilience and how well you deal with stress. As well as having a positive effect on depression and anxiety, regular and consistent use of affirmations can help lower your levels of cortisol and adrenaline, both harmful stress hormones. As your stress response declines, your heart rate and blood pressure will decrease, reducing your risk of stroke and heart attack. People who use affirmations are also more likely to lead healthier lifestyles, exercise more, and eat a healthy diet. Science shows us that we have nothing to lose and everything to gain by using positive affirmations daily.

This is the Holy Love Reiki experience recorded by Jandi Briggs. website: https://www.rockingstarwellness.com/Instagram: @jandi_briggs12Imagine it's a beautiful, warm, sunny day. Imagine you are walking through a beautiful emerald-green forest. As you breathe into yourself, imagine you are breathing in the life essence of the forest. And with every step you take, imagine the energies of the earth are flowing up through the bottoms of your feet.As you walk along, allow yourself to experience the trees, plants, flowers, and. And to merge with the life, harmony, and peace of the forest. As you walk, notice the up ahead. It is getting lighter and you realize you are coming to the edge of the forest as you leave the forest before you is a beautiful river.It is the river of life. There are beautiful flowers along the riverbank, and there is a path following the river. Follow the path along the river event. Eventually, you come to a bend in the. There is a light breeze causing the surface of the river to have small ripples. The sun is shining off the rippled surface of the water, creating a glittering shimmering light.You realize this is a spiritual light coming from the highest heaven. You allow the light to enter your soul. Allow the light to guide you ...Whenever you are guided to do so -- and at the pace that feels right for you -- take a few breaths.Bring your awareness to your eyes and come back.