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Stress, Nutrition and Beauty
Stress, Nutrition and Beauty Compiled by Rev. Patrice Joy, MA, Reiki Master Instructor Call for a consultation: 937-631-5581 Private sessions: $55 per hour Schedule a program for your group. Call for group rates. There is this deeply held belief that stress leads to premature aging. Scientists have recently identified a direct link between stress and …
Tribute to Amy Eisenhour
My friend Amy Eisenhour has left us with quite a loving legacy in her passing June 7, 2013. Amy and I met in Bloomington, IN in 1989 and have meditated on the full moon regularily since then. I did a ‘celebration of her life ceremony’ on our land on June 9th just trying to get …
Me and You! What Do We Do?
Me and You! What Do We Do? What do we need to do to get along with our loved ones? How do we relate to our boss and co-workers in more cooperative ways? How do we build community with our neighbors? Being able to communicate is the key. Our attitude determines the way we respond …
Close the Door Softly
Close the Door Softly Rev. Patrice Joy, MA, Holy Fire Reiki II Master Instructor What does it mean to close the door softly? It refers to letting things have a peaceful ending. This applies whether this is about a relationship, a job, or any affiliation. When we try to force things into a certain framework …
Improving Your Sleep Patterns
Improving Your Sleep Patterns by Rev. Patrice Joy Masterson, MA, Reiki Master What you eat affects your ability to sleep. Avoid eating pasta and meat casserole late in the evening. Carbohydrates and protein, as well as sugary desserts can disturb restful sleep and may even keep a person awake. Sugar products can be related to …
Seasons of Growth
Seasons of Growth by Rev. Patrice Joy Masterson, MA, Reiki Master Life unfolds in circles of reconnection. We start childhood in co-dependent bonding process with our immediate family unit and hometown. This may be a positive experience or one that creates a void. Never-the-less, as a individual gets older, there comes a time of nostalgia …
Self-Hypnosis: Expand Your Mind
Self-Hypnosis: Expand Your Mind by Rev. Patrice Joy Masterson, MA, Reiki Master The process of self-hypnosis expands the ability of the mind to accomplish goals and develop creativity. Maxwell Maltz is a plastic surgeon who studied the reaction of his patients to reconstructive surgery. In 1969 he wrote a book on the power of the …
Massage Therapy Can Reduce Cancer Patients’ Pain, Depression and Anxiety
Massage Therapy Can Reduce Cancer Patients’ Pain, Depression and Anxiety Compiled by Melanie Bowen Massage therapy can significantly improve a cancer patient’s quality of life. Many people suffering from cancer report that therapeutic massage reduces pain and anxiety while promoting feelings of well-being and relaxation, and research backs up their claims. People have practiced …
A Way with Words
A Way with Words by Rev. Patrice Joy, MA, Holy Fire Reiki Master Instructor Words are the way we build our relationships. The words we choose to use basically create the ‘world’ we live in and determine if it is a peaceful or upsetting environment. Words are important because they aren’t usually forgotten by the …
Balancing your emotions with Vibration-Based Therapies
Theory of Balancing Emotions and Controlling Your Mind Rev. Patrice Joy, MA, Holy Fire Reiki II Master Instructor Balancing emotions has long been a challenge in psychology, science and physiology. If an individual lives in a continual state of stressful emotion, the body systems break down, as well as mental stability. Patterns of chronic environmental …
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