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Summer is Here!

June 22, 2021 by Mary Madsen-Heskin Leave a Comment

I’m fresh from vacation and still feeling that beachy vibe; relaxed, go-with-the-flow, do what feels good and not quite sure what day or time it is. What is clear…is it’s Summer! Monday marked the first day of Summer—with the beautifully transformative energy of the Summer Solstice. Can you believe we are officially halfway through 2021?!? […]

Filed Under: Change, goals, Healing, Inspiration, Issues for Women Tagged With: 6 month review, change, energy, goal setting, summer, transformation, year-end planning

Creating and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries

April 27, 2021 by Mary Madsen-Heskin Leave a Comment

Choosing Happiness: Healthy Boundaries One of the things that can directly impact our happiness is how healthy our boundaries are with ourselves and others. What are boundaries? Simply put, boundaries are where I end, and you begin. Our boundaries can be physical, emotional/mental, and even be spiritual in nature. They are where we “draw the […]

Filed Under: Change, Gratitude, Healing, Inspiration, Self-care, Self-Esteem, self-love Tagged With: change, freedom, happiness, healthy boundaries, relationships, self-love

Connecting to the Energy: Spring Equinox

March 17, 2021 by Mary Madsen-Heskin Leave a Comment

What is your favorite time of the year? Is it Spring? Some people love to watch Nature awakening during Spring while some people tend to get frazzled with the rainy, cool days/evenings and are eager for Summer temps. I love it. Spring unfolds in it’s own time. To me, there is magic in the animals […]

Filed Under: Change, Energy Healing, goals, Inspiration, meditation Tagged With: connecting to Nature, energy, intention, Manifesting, ritual, Spring, Spring Equinox

New Moon in Pisces

March 12, 2021 by Mary Madsen-Heskin Leave a Comment

New Moon in Pisces March 13, 2021 4:21 CDT Do you remember the movie, “The Lion King”? There is a saccharine dipped song when Nala and Simba reunite and find their friendship blossoming into love. Yep, you know it… “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” If you have been singing sweet tunes in your […]

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New Moon in Aquarius

February 11, 2021 by Mary Madsen-Heskin Leave a Comment

New Moon in Aquarius Thursday, February 11 at 1:06pm CDT This is such a big New Moon. I know I say that every month. But this month really is a whopper. New Moon in Aquarius themes: personal and collective freedom, seeking truth, moving away from fear, fostering a sense of community and supporting others, creating […]

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