The Heal & Rise Blog

The Hidden Health Benefit of Plants Nobody Talks About

Houseplants have an ability beyond simply making us feel good with their oxygen contributions to our home. While they cheer up a space...

"He Was Seeing Something That I Could Not"- The Spiritual Sense of Children

Children are fascinating creatures. They float along a fine line of learning how to live this human life while simultaneously housing a...

How to Set Clear Intentions for a Fulfilling Life

I've always been one who loves birthdays. My birthday, other's birthdays, it doesn't matter! The idea of a day to celebrate the fact that...

Feeling the Urge to Hunker Down? Here's Why!

As temperatures grow colder and daylight hours lessen, we may feel more resistance to all the activities crammed onto our schedules....

Wading Through the "New You" Hullabaloo

It's nearly the end of the year... synonymous for the season of bombardment from advertisements telling you it's time for the "New You"....

When Plans Fall Apart and Two Methods of Coping

We've all felt it. That familiar slump of sadness, defeat, and discouragement when plans fall apart. From a simple afternoon commitment...

Making Sense of Death: A Tribute to Lindsey

Reflecting on the memories of a loved one, when death doesn't make sense, and the why behind it all.

Finding Stillness in Stillwater

Having just returned from our weekend Heal & Rise Women's Retreat in the soothingly beautiful Stillwater, Minnesota, I've had countless...

I Picked up my Daughter from Preschool... Filthy and Missing Her Shoes

Her clothes were dirty, the seat of her pants more tan than pink. She had a splatter of dried mud in her falling out braid and her shoes...

Turning it Off, and I Don't Just Mean the Devices

Waking up beside the Mississippi River, I write in my notebook while listening to the bird songs. The unfamiliar tunes of birds not...

The Secret to Rising Above Your Fear

You've been convincing yourself you're happy living small, haven't you? Playing it safe, keeping it comfortable, staying within the...

What is Energy Healing?

"Ok, but what is it you DO exactly?" I smiled, knowing the concept of energy healing can feel foreign to those unfamiliar with this...

Is it a Sign? 10 Ways to Receive Spiritual Communication

Have you ever seen a particular bird or butterfly that brought with it a peaceful reminder of a familiar family member or friend? Perhaps...

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