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Winter Retreat Day 6: Lighting the Chakras

Posted on February 15, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

Today’s reading comes to us from Melissa Freeman of Mountain Zen Candles in Nederland, Colorado. Melissa’s hand-made chakra candles correspond to seven energetic centers in our spiritual bodies, with the associated color, vibration, sound, and scent. Her candles are on…

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When meditation is NOT good for you

Posted on October 27, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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Meditation is not what you think, or don’t think. Sitting quietly and listening deeply allows for the benefits of meditation to arise naturally, without having to try so hard.

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Winter Retreat Day 1: Coming Home with self-care

Posted on February 24, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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Today we enjoyed four hours at 7 Healing Stars together, getting massage, dancing, meditating, doing yoga, drinking tea and sharing a healing and sacred space. It was a truly beautiful experience to share with others, and I wanted to extend…

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Why request a prayer…why pray?

Posted on February 22, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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To begin, I realize “prayer” can be a loaded word: it has obvious religious overtones or connotations of belief in a higher power, may imply expectation of reward, or may perpetuate wishful thinking without action based on hope and fear….

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Announcing Winter Retreat 2019: Coming Home

Posted on February 14, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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Come home to your true self this February with The Holistic Homestead! Every winter we draw our energy inward, taking advantage of the slow and quiet time of the year to sip our tea and watch the snow fall. Even…

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Winter Retreat 2018, lean into yourself

Posted on February 7, 2018 by The Holistic Homestead

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Our winter retreats are our most popular event of the entire year – last year we had over 20 people register and participate in the online daily practices and in-person special events. This year, our retreat lasts for seven days…

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