Do you feel grounded?
Have you felt distress when you connect with the earth?
This morning I connect with the Sacred World Oracle, perhaps the cards will offer some wisdom and insight. Continue reading Oracle Blessings, May 13
Oracle Blessing, May 9
Are you watching someone sacrifice what is important to them; for you?
Can you step back and see the bigger picture?
I call on the Transformational Tarot this morning to glean insights on the weekend to come. Continue reading Oracle Blessing, May 9
ZenNews, May 8
Welcome to the first Zen Newsletter. This is one of the ways that we communicate to our friends, clients, and associates. Here is where you will find out what classes and workshops we have coming up, what projects we may be working on, and some of the things that we can offer to help you succeed in the life that you are creating. We hope you will take some time and look through this newsletter. We are giving a short message for each of our divisions of Zen, and also adding a link to our calendar which has our events but also our community events that you might find interesting. We are also including links to some of the blogs that we have written over the past couple of weeks.
Kale Yea!
The story of a weird green vegetable that seems to be getting a lot of play.
Are you tired of hearing about kale this and kale that? Kale is so good for you… Eat more kale… Blah blah blah. Then you probably won’t want to read this post. See you later! Come back next month! Now, for stalwart kale fans, lovers of weird green vegetables, and fence-sitters alike, I present the goods. Continue reading Kale Yea!
Oracle Blessings, May 7
Where do your talents lie?
What is it that is holding you back from achieving your potential?
This morning I pull three cards from The Power Deck, asking the questions what it is, and what will it be in the end.
Have you made goals?
This is the time to focus on what it is that you wish to create or what it is you wish to be. This is a time of laser focus letting go of the things that are distracting, knowing that it will just be for a while. This time of focus will also be a time of expansion.
What preconceived notions are holding you back?
You have learned exactly how it is supposed to be. Others have filled your head with their observations, now is the time to take a step back and ask yourself if their observations ring true to you. Perhaps it is what you believe to be the only way that is actually standing in your way.
Are you ready to do the same thing but in a completely different way?
The laser focus on what you wish to achieve or what it is you wish to be will lead you to a time of questioning what it is you have done and how you have done it. This will open the door to expansion. A time of discovery will present itself and it is for you to embrace creativity, and be aware and ready when that creativity shows you ways that will not work as well as showing ways that bring a new vision.
Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.
~Ralph Marston~
Embracing this time of insight I offer you today’s mantra:
I see clearly where it is I wish to be
There is a path ahead of me that many have walked before
Today I choose the path less used
Opening the door to new discoveries
~Dana Nöllsch~
Oracle Blessings, May 5
Are you ready to open your eyes and see your role in a dynamic situation?
Can you let go of fear and ego to see reality?
This morning I draw a single card from the Vintage Wisdom Oracle.
This card whispers much, perhaps a bit louder than just a whisper. What we see reflected in the image in front of us is the combination of pleasure and pain as we allow ourselves to open and bloom.
Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!
~Bob Marley~
As we open to the wonders that surround us, we also feel deeper the pain that comes with seeing clearly. Today we are directed to look at a situation that may be problematic; opening our eyes to see the reality of our part in what may be confrontational. This is not a time to let our ego get in the way, if we are at fault it is time to admit it, first to ourselves and then to those who are influenced by the situation. We may feel the pain and displeasure from those thorns digging into our skin, but we cannot open and blossom without them.
As I tend to the garden of my soul, I offer you this mantra:
I blossom in beautiful colors
Opening to the world that is offered to me
Seeing truly my many roles
Knowing my imperfections and humanity
~Dana Nöllsch~
Oracle Blessings, May 2
Are you feeling your strength today?
Are you allowing your heart to open?
Today is about walking in your own strength. This is a perfect time to let go of your small ego, embracing where your heart wishes to travel, and allowing yourself to be true to yourself.
By doing this you may be surprised as to how truly strong you are, and with that you may explore your own determination as well.
With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose
~Dr. Wayne W Dyer~
What may be revealed to you today is what lies deep within your own heart and with that a deeper sense of comfort knowing a bit more about yourself.
I offer you this mantra:
I know myself well
There is more to discover
Exploring my strength
Opening my heart
Being the witness for my expansion
~Dana Nöllsch~
Star Wars Shakespeare Parody
When was the last time you sang- along with the audience, and laughed so much your face hurt?
Do you know what Midi-chlorians are?
Last night I experienced the Star Wars Shakespeare Live Parody Show at Good Luck Macbeth presented by the Merry War Theater Group. This is a short run, one weekend only and only 6 shows.
This is one of those shows that the actors are having so much fun that it is contagious and they bring that fun right out into the audience. The audience even gets to participate in the show, being Continue reading Star Wars Shakespeare Parody
Earth Day 2015
This past weekend we enjoyed an iconic event here in Reno that marks the start of our Summer celebration.
This was Earth Day, and for quite a number of years, this has been the day people come out of hibernation, enjoy some time in the park with friends and celebrate the beginning of a new Summer.
Many booths with people discussing conservation, health, and ways to make the world we live in better; is perhaps the root of the celebration. I would like to believe that the root of this celebration is still strong within the intention of the heart. But this has morphed into so much more than just a place to open our eyes about the world around us. Music, dance, yoga, food, and so much more is offered at Reno’s Earth Day Celebration.
As I walked and took in the spectacle I was struck by how many people came out to enjoy this day. I heard one estimate of over 20,000 people came this year. I find it quite amazing that many people come out to celebrate with each other and turn their attention toward the beginning of Summer. Of course this amount of people causes a bit of a parking issue, an alternative to driving is riding your bicycle. Riding your bicycle makes sense and they have created a safe place to put your bike once you get to the celebration.
One of the places I enjoyed was that area set aside for art, including a place for interactive art, where the participants can create their own art with everyone else beside them doing the same.
There were also many places for the children to enjoy hands-on experiences.
And there were many choices of food being offered, many healthy and creative choices this year seemed to please the people who came.
I am always thankful when Earth Day comes, knowing it is a chance to catch up with my friends and make new friends as well. I also seem to walk away every year learning something new.
Did you experience Earth Day this year?
What did you walk away with?
~Dana Nöllsch~
Oracle Blessing, April 29
What is it that you want?
When the opportunity is offered to you will your eyes be open?
This morning I draw three cards. I was only intending to draw one but my guides made it clear that there were two more wishing to speak.
We have seen so much energy for change, and talked about it at length. Again this morning there is a reason to talk about the change energy, but with this difference, there is a catalyst to the change that may make itself apparent today or in the next few days.
If your eyes are open; you will plainly see this. If your eyes are closed; this catalyst will just pass you by.
Opportunity is often difficult to recognize; we usually expect it to beckon us with beepers and billboards
~William Arthur Ward~
If you choose to embrace what is offered there will be a time of forward movement without question. This may challenge your ability to trust, but it will open you too so much.
I would have to say the ultimate definition of the change that the cards speak of this morning; is knowing yourself on a deeper level. For better or for worse this will be an opportunity to eventually see who you are without filters, this can be enlightening and perhaps also a bit frightening as well.
With eyes open, ready to see the opportunity that may present itself today; I offer you this mantra:
What will the catalyst be
Will it be presented for me to see
I open my eyes wide
Knowing I am ready to see deep inside
Both the beauty and the darkness
That makes me who I be
~Dana Nölsch~