by mforde | Feb 26, 2018 | Empowerment, Grief, Healing
I have been living on the surface of an ocean of sadness Recently, I grew tired of swimming Tired of thrashing around Tired of grasping for something to hold on to Tired of searching for solid ground Even floating had become exhausting So I decided at last to sink...
by mforde | Feb 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
One year ago was the last time I saw Chelsea in person before she was in a coma. It was an important trip for many reasons. Originally, I had plans to attend a spiritual retreat over Presidents’ Day weekend and those plans fell through in a way that was very...
by mforde | Feb 18, 2018 | Meditation
February is a month rich with energy of the heart. In addition to containing a holiday dedicated to celebrating love, February is also American Heart Month. The American Heart Association uses this month to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can...
by mforde | Feb 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
On Friday night, a 100 year old woman died while my hand was on her chest. I was giving her Reiki while I assessed her breathing and comfort. There were clear physical signs that she was very close to death, so, after I had enough information to be assured of her...
by mforde | Jan 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
I have gotten a lot of questions about my Golden Milk routine, so here’s the deal: . . I started incorporating ashwaganda (an adaptogenic herb) into my diet a few months ago. Despite all of the coping mechanisms and practices I have, I had a really, really,...