Staceyism

…in no particular order.     1. Cherry Blossom trees 2. Every angle of Mt. Tamalpais 3. Vegetarian restaurants like Veggie Grill 4. The blue California sky 5. Reading a good book 6. The aroma of spicy food

The tree lets go of dead leaves, trusting new life will bloom. Some leaves are still green, but shed they do. Other leaves are brown and crunchy, their growth complete. The breeze encourages release followed by the fluttery dance to the ground below. Resistance there is not, only acceptance of the natural course of being. … Read moreThe Natural Course

My meditation today. I love living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Every moment outside makes me feel extremely grateful. What surrounds you that brings you comfort? Make sure you spend a lot of time with that.

“Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.”   ~ Steve Maraboli Today I am grateful for those who remove themselves from my life. It is difficult for me to walk away from others, even when I recognize the … Read moreLetting Go

So much sadness in the world. Too many bad people doing bad things. And then we lose a great one. The pain of depression so great it suffocates the beautiful spirit within. The struggles of living too intense for the sensitive heart to continue. I know that pain. It knocks on my door now and … Read moreA depressed optimist

Overcoming, or at least learning how to cope with, a phobia is a very empowering thing. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been afraid of bees. Really afraid. But I decided about six years ago that I really wanted to walk through this field of flowers.  And at that moment I pushed through … Read moreSelf empowerment makes life better

“The truth is at any given moment, someone, somewhere could be making a face about you. But it’s the reviews you give yourself that matter.” – Carrie Bradshaw I want to be fearless, brave, strong, courageous. To make my sister women proud by exuding gratitude and power with every action. Doesn’t happen most of the … Read moreTaking your own path isn’t easy, but it is right.

Some of the beautiful flowers around our home have bloomed. I love living in the bay area. California has been my lifelong dream and I’m grateful every single day to be here. As a lover of nature, this is heaven on earth. Look who decided to finally open up and say hello! Isn’t she gorgeous?! … Read moreSo Much Gorgeous Flora

I have many reasons to be happy. And I am genuinely happy far more often than I used to be. Gratitude is something I practice several times daily. But I’m having a really hard time lately. I can’t seem to shake this uneasy feeling. Worrying sucks and is counter-productive. Who needs that?? Not me.

Nourishment for the soul is found in the places and beings that speak to us without words. It’s the gentle, soothing caress of bliss. It’s the charged rush of pure joy. Feed your soul. A recent weekend was remarkable for me in so many ways. I had the great pleasure of meeting some really wonderful … Read moreAnimal Reiki at BrightHaven