Uploads and reboots

Ended up cancelling my last week of classes.  I seriously ran out of steam and got hit with a nasty cold/flu bug.  Most of the week I was achy, funny nose and now this cough that doesn't want to leave me.  I'm hoping to get rebooted soon!

Yesterday I rallied long enough to upload some work to my Etsy page some calenders/planners for 2017:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MindfulMelody?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Wishing you all the best over this next week
Happy Yule, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

See you soon
Tammy

Third eye

I had such an amazing time yesterday teaching Reiki Level 1.  I adore this class, modality and even more enjoying how other's excitement blasts open when they learn how to use Reiki. For those that don't know Reiki is a Japanese relaxation technique; when the body is relaxed it heals itself.  You can check out more if you want on my site http://www.reikiandyoga.com


At the beginning of the class we do a grounding meditation.  It's a really simple one which takes you into an open field, you find a place to sit down and relax and connect with Mother nature.

As I was guiding the one student I had my eyes closed, talking away - teaching the meditation and doing it myself also.  As soon as we got to the portion of walking in the field I saw the woman clearly in front of me wearing a maiden's dress, smiling, laughing and spinning in a circle.  She looked so happy.  It was as clear as day.

It was rather odd as this is the first time something like this has happened.  I never normally connect with someone during a meditation - not this way....seeing her so clearly.  When we finished the meditation I shared this with her.

She then shared that this is her favourite meditation to do is imagine herself spinning in an open field!

The synchronicity of the entire day was incredible.  I felt so blessed.  I was also really happy about how open my third eye was on this day.

I have had maidens on my mind lately though so maybe that's why my brain put her in those specific clothes.

Did you happen to see my Healing Goddess Calendar over on Etsy... here's the cover of one:

The first one I was in ink - which I chose to keep black and white figuring people could add their own colour to it:

Aren't they cute?  I love them all.  

Speaking of cute you should see the little birds I've been playing with in watercolour!  So adorable.   I love them also.  I'll have to wait and post them at a later date though as I've made a few for Yule presents so I don't want anyone having a sneak peek!

Wishing you the best week - happy planning for the holidays,

Tam

x

PS.  Remember "Failing to plan, is planning to fail." ~Allen Lakein or as my Dad says, "If you don't have a plan, you'll get there." (Meaning.. no where! LOL)     

Cinqo de Mayo

Finally I made some time to update my Etsy shop... Check it out if you wish


https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MindfulMelody?ref=si_shop


Happy Cinco de Mayo!


I'm off to meditate then to teach.  Catch you again soon!
Love
Tam
x

Chinese New Year

Here's my art journal post inspired by the Year of the Wooden Horse. 

 From another perspective - I find it hard to get good lighting for pictures right now but here it is...

Say look at these more closely and tell me if you can see the lady on the right side of the page (so kewl)!  

This one is on a flat canvas board which will eventually make it over to my Etsy shop (yes I've been lazy with that recently).  Again the picture doesn't do the painting justice, but you get an idea....

May the Wooden Horse gallop into your life & find you prosperous and well!  

PS.  I'm also fully addicted to astrology & horoscopes (always have been although before it was always about tarot cards and psychics).  Truth be told I don't question the future as much anymore and work toward being here and now.  Which I guess is why I adore art journaling so much. 

Anyhow... a great site if you are interested in learning about your sign and the year of the horse is:

http://chinese.horoscope.com/

I'm sure there are many other sites, but I do enjoy this one.  

Thanks for stopping by!

And the times they are a'changin

As I typed the title of this post I just realized how long it's been since I've played this song on the guitar.  I'll definitely have to fiddle with the Fender later and see how I make out with that. 

Yes change, it's that time of year - change in so many ways.

Children are back to school so it's a time for change with students, for parents and for teachers.  As a Yoga teacher its time for me to get back to the mat with my yoga tribe (something I've truly missed over the past month and can't wait to get back to).  It's growing close to a change of season and the energy of the planet is also in it's state of change and flux as we embrace a cooler climate in Ontario.

It's how we show up for the changes that is significant. 

How are we embracing change?

Are we able to show up fully?  And if so do we do with tired feelings, anxiousness or happiness? 

It is interesting to become an observer and simply watch ourselves in the midst of change.

There is so much we can learn simply by being and watching.

The trick is to do so without giving our inner critic energy; without judgement as we allow the process of change to unfold within our lives and our hearts.

Embrace the changes around you with an open heart and an open mind; knowing that some changes can result in our largest amounts of growth.

Trust you are being guided and remember you have so much potential in there!

Much love,
Tam
xo

PS.  So one thing I've changed is how I'm going to be using my Etsy shop.  I am now ready and will make the time to sell physical paintings and not only offer digital.  Here are the first two that are no longer digital:

The Beach

 

and

 

Burst

 

 

 Thank you so much for your support!   You rock!

So Very Blessed

"May love carry you and guide your breath, guide your thoughts, guide your actions, and guide your words. May you be a bright light in this world. May your soul catch fire... and with that light, light many other lights."
~Rod Stryker

I adore Rod.  A few years ago I took his meditation class at the Yoga Show in Toronto.  I remember leaving him feeling so light and airy - so relaxed as I had dropped so many layers of holding.

We all tend to have holding patterns - some we aren't even consciously aware of.  This can stem not only from the physical body, but also the mind. 

Think of the last time you crept facebook or any other social media site and felt less worthy than whomever's page you were creeping. 

This holding is so very damaging our psyche. 

In order to release this - stop yourself from comparing you to them. 

Let go of this holding. 

Remember you are a beautiful, gorgeous soul who is here to share your strength and your knowledge with the whole.

You are so very blessed.

Never forget that.

Namaste & sing it with me now ... "Come on baby light my fire!"

Love,
Tammy

PS.  I'm so excited and almost ready to reveal my Exercise & Wellbeing series on my Etsy Page - it will definitely help you to create a positive shift in your life (and waistline).  Speaking of holding patterns it will help you to release a few.  Watch for it.  In the mean time be sure to check out my Zodiac Series.  I had a blast creating these guys - aren't they cute?