Posted in Uncategorized, tagged alternative medicine, angelic healing, angels, beauty, blossom, book, book club, books, books for the soul, books that matter, callings, calm, candles, career, Christmas, compassion, connecticut, cozy, creative writing, creativity, crystals, david whyte, detox, dream interpretation, dreams, eco-friendly, etsy, flowers, forgiveness, garden, gifts, God, gratitude, green, happiness, healing, healing teas, heart, herbal tea, journaling, leadership, love, manifestation, marriage, meditation, metaphysics, mindfulness, money, nature, passion, poetry, poetry therapy, power, recipes, recipes for the soul, reiki, tea, tea collection, tea cups, warmth on October 6, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Some favorite tea-related Etsy finds…
How amazing is this? A perfect combination for tea and literature lovers during the Halloween season. Find it here.
Mmmm, make-your-own chai! Love this, find it here.
For any matcha lovers, this bowl is perfect! Find it here.
So cute! Find it here.
A unique and beautiful tea bowl. Find it here.
Okay, so I have a few things to add to my Amazon wishlist today : )
Enjoy!
Posted in Metaphysics, tagged alternative medicine, angelic healing, angels, beauty, book, book club, books, books for the soul, books that matter, callings, calm, candles, career, compassion, connecticut, cozy, creative writing, creativity, crystals, david whyte, death, detox, dream interpretation, dreams, eastern body western mind, eco-friendly, fear, flowers, forgiveness, Gabrielle Bernstein, garden, gifts, God, gratitude, green, happiness, healing, health, heart, herbal tea, hospice, intention, jane roberts, journaling, leadership, love, manifestation, marriage, meditation, metaphysics, mindfulness, money, nature, new year, Oprah, oracle card reading, oracle cards, passion, peace, poetry, poetry therapy, power, prayer, prosperity, quotes, recipes, recipes for the soul, reiki, relationships, relaxation, resolutions, retreat, ritual, rumi, self-care, self-help, self-help books, self-improvement, spending, spiritual books, spiritual poetry, spiritualitea, Spirituality, Super Soul Sunday, tarot, tea, unity, vegetarian, wellness, writing, yoga on October 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »
I love doing an oracle card reading for myself when I am facing a particular issue, or even when I just want to know the energy trends surrounding me. This morning after a peaceful meditation, I pulled cards from the Angel Answers deck by Doreen Virtue and Radleigh Valentine.
The cards I got were: Big, happy Changes, It’s Up to You, Success, Helpful People, Yes, and Ask for Help from Others. When I pull cards for myself, I also believe that they are world energies. The cards in my reading also apply to anyone who might be reading this blog post.
Basically, have hope, you will be successful, ask for and accept the help that comes to you because nothing big is accomplished in isolation. And remember, it’s up to you! You have free will on this journey through life. What do you want most? What is your soul calling for you to do, be, or become? You can do it!
Happy Sunday Everyone!
Posted in Mindfulness, tagged Add More -ing, alternative medicine, angelic healing, angels, anodea judith, beauty, blossom, book, book club, books, books for the soul, books that matter, callings, calm, candles, career, Christmas, compassion, connecticut, cozy, creative writing, creativity, crystals, david whyte, death, detox, dream interpretation, dreams, eastern body western mind, eco-friendly, fear, flowers, forgiveness, Gabrielle Bernstein, garden, gifts, God, gratitude, green, happiness, healing, health, heart, herbal tea, hospice, intention, jane roberts, journaling, leadership, love, manifestation, marriage, meditation, metaphysics, mindfulness, money, nature, new year, Oprah, passion, peace, poetry, poetry therapy, power, prayer, prosperity, quotes, recipes, recipes for the soul, reiki, relationships, relaxation, resolutions, retreat, ritual, rumi, self-care, self-help, self-help books, self-improvement, seth books, spending, spiritual books, spiritual poetry, spiritualitea, Spirituality, Super Soul Sunday, tea, tea suggestions, thich nhat hanh, unity, valentine's day, vegan, vegetarian, websites, wellness, winter, writing, yoga on October 1, 2015| 1 Comment »
I have often written about journaling on this blog. However, I have recently transitioned to automatic writing for about 20 minutes every morning. This has allowed me to tap into a higher guidance system. Rather than writing about problems or fears I am having, I pose a question, connect with my higher self, and allow myself to write down the wisdom that comes to me. I have found this to be both empowering and healing, as it allows me to step out of my day-to-day story and into a higher perspective.
This morning I sat in my meditation corner, listening to healing music, wrapped in a cozy blanket. I had trouble sleeping last night because a lot was on my mind. A project I am involved in is taking longer than I had hoped to get off the ground, and there is a lot up in the air. Instead of harping on this story, I wrote this:
What is the potential for you, if you were able to see the future as something that could be known–that there are many probable future destinations. You have the power to choose which outcome you would most like to see. The outcome you would like should be focused on solely for it to come into physical manifestation. You can draw pictures, create a vision board, and ask to see this for the highest good. When you think of how to serve others, your power increases significantly. It you were to focus on numbers and money, people would sense your fear and stay far away. But, when you focus on service and affirm that you will receive more than enough to meet your needs, all will be done in Divine Timing.
Much more empowering than a whiny journal entry about money!
If you happen to be in the area, I’m giving a workshop on Intuitive Journaling at Terraloka Wellness in Kent, CT on October 11th. Comment below if you’d like to join!
Posted in Self-Care, tagged Add More -ing, alternative medicine, angelic healing, angels, anodea judith, beauty, blossom, book, book club, books, books for the soul, books that matter, callings, calm, candles, career, Christmas, compassion, connecticut, cozy, creative writing, creativity, crystals, david whyte, death, detox, dream interpretation, dreams, eastern body western mind, eco-friendly, fear, flowers, forgiveness, Gabrielle Bernstein, garden, gifts, God, gratitude, green, happiness, healing, health, heart, herbal tea, intention, jane roberts, journaling, leadership, love, manifestation, marriage, meditation, metaphysics, mindfulness, money, nature, new year, Oprah, passion, peace, poetry, poetry therapy, power, prayer, prosperity, quotes, recipes, recipes for the soul, reiki, relationships, relaxation, resolutions, retreat, ritual, rumi, self-care, self-help, self-help books, self-improvement, seth books, spending, spiritual books, spiritual poetry, spiritualitea, Spirituality, Super Soul Sunday, tea, tea suggestions, thich nhat hanh, unity, valentine's day, vegan, vegetarian, wellness, writing, yoga on September 30, 2015| Leave a Comment »
It has been almost exactly a year since I last posted on SpiritualiTea. Although there have been many changes, my overall mission has remained the same: to offer a warm, safe space to explore spirituality (with tea).
What has been going on for me? Well, I became a life coach (yay!), began doing professional intuitive readings, left my job…more on that in a later post. I’m currently living life on my terms and have never felt happier, or more inspired! I began creating other blogs that I thought would perhaps express my new self, but in the end I’ve come back to SpiritualiTea as my home.
I’m excited to begin posting here again with a new voice and renewed passion.
There will be book suggestions, helpful resources, musings on my own spiritual life, and of course tea!
I also have a new feature: I will soon be venturing into the video podcasting world, and I hope to take you along with me! Each week I will post a new video providing an intuitive reading for the coming week’s energies. Grab a cup of tea and sit down with me on Sunday morning to find out what the week will bring for you.
Finally, I have two exciting offerings: the first is an online course that trains you to be a SpiritualiTea Facilitator in your community. Learn how to start a group, keep it going, gain members, find friends, and make a little extra money along the way!
Second, I am offering private intuitive readings by phone or Skype. I would love to get to know you and offer clear, accurate, empowering guidance on any challenges you are currently facing.
It feels good to be back.
Peace,
Shannon
Posted in Environmentalism, tagged appreciation, calm, eco-friendly, environmentalism, gratitude, love, meditation, nature, Spirituality, wellness on July 26, 2013| 1 Comment »
What’s a better way to give back to the environment than to spend time each day appreciating its beauty?
Posted in Mindfulness, tagged book, books, books that matter, callings, calm, death, happiness, hospice, intention, meditation, mindfulness, nature, personal time, relaxation, retreat, ritual, Spirituality, vacation, wellness on April 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
While my students are on spring break, I am taking this week to rejuvenate and connect with myself. I scheduled my own mini-retreat for three days to rest and only do things that make my heart sing. I decided to take an hour today to go down to my local beach. I love being near water. With the beach only five minutes away, I don’t take advantage of it nearly as much as I should. I bundled up, since it was only 55 degrees out today!
I wrote in my journal and read a bit. I’m currently reading The Grace in Dying: How We Are Transformed Spiritually as We Die by Kathleen D. Singh. I had my hospice volunteer orientation a couple of days ago and got a couple of books out of the library on the process of dying. This is tough stuff to face! It’s not everyday that we sit around and contemplate death for hours at a time. However, I think our lives would actually be more fulfilling were we to be honest with ourselves about the end, before we’re face to face with it.
For now, I am thankful that I am able to sit on the beach, enjoy the view, and feel grounded in nature. What a blessing!
Posted in Mindfulness, tagged animals, calm, environment, frozen planet, happiness, inspiring, love, mindfulness, nature, peace, Spirituality, wellness on March 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
I love animals, and I also love watching them in their natural habitats. Frozen Planet aired on Sunday night and I spent two hours in heaven. The beauty of our planet never fails to take my breath away and it makes me feel so peaceful to watch nature, even on a television. Because words, as much as I love them, cannot describe the beauty I saw on Sunday night, here are some images taken from the show. Frozen Planet is a mini-series and will air on the Discovery Channel for the next three weeks.
These captured images are so amazing to see. I applaud the makers of these documentaries not only for the hard work and patience it takes to get these shots, but also for the fact that watching our beautiful planet inspires us to take better care of it!
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