by Victoria Allen | Jan 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
“If we can affect the stress response, we can affect the aging process. There’s a reason why experienced meditators live so long and look so young.” – Eva Selhub, MD All the cool kids are doing it. It is in the news, medical journals, on your Facebook newsfeed,...
by Victoria Allen | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
“For fast acting relief, try slowing down.” ~ Lily Tomlin Tis the Season to Amp It up! I’m not sure if you’ve felt the crunch yet, but it is On in our home. In the midst of it all, I didn’t get this Sunday weekly posted on Sunday. I want to send you...
by Victoria Allen | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
I used to think times of retreat were a luxury. I’d leave home to travel to some far off land and let go of my everyday responsibilities for short time. It was just for me to take care of me. Such luxury! My first spiritual journeys with Miguel were delicious,...
by Victoria Allen | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
I remember sitting in the Pyramids of Teotihuacan when my teacher asked us three simple questions: What does the soul need? What feeds it? What grows it? Honestly, I don’t think I’d ever thought about what my soul needed before that day. I was too busy...
by Victoria Allen | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Honestly, I am loaded up right now. Lots of goodness in my life and lots of energy needed to maintain myself when a busy life is calling. I’m feeling really good too! When life places more demands on me I hunker down and pay extra attention to taking care of me...
by Victoria Allen | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Every week I hear from someone whose habitual reactions and protective defenses are creating havoc in their relationships. They are aware that these behaviors are adding stress to their relationships, but they don’t know how to respond and communicate...
by Victoria Allen | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Vulnerability is the only authentic state. Being vulnerable means being open, for wounding, but also for pleasure. Being open to the wounds of life means also being open to the bounty and beauty. Don’t mask or deny your vulnerability: it is your greatest asset. Be...
by Victoria Allen | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed.” ~ Robert Cavett Are you pondering what to do differently this New Year? Have you committed to work out more, be kinder, lose a few pounds, get a...
by Victoria Allen | Oct 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
“I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one’s self respect.” ~ Ghandi BUFF UP YOUR POWER PACKED RIGHTS “Make a Pact With Yourself to Build Your Self-Respect” 1. I have the right to choose what matters to me. * Dismiss what matters: your...
by Victoria Allen | Oct 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” ~ Anais Nin As a kid, I remember how fun it was to play the Truth or Dare game. “Truth? or Dare?” DARE “I dare you! — I double dare you!” As an adult, I now know that I want to play the...
