Reality. This crazy little thing called existence. What is it? Most likely, Lilly Tomlin gave the best celebrity answer in her one-woman show. She described it as little more than a collective hunch. Of course, she also described reality as a crutch for people who can’t cope with drugs, and a leading cause of stress. And here I thought it was something complicated. Start with a collective hunch, throw in some drugs, and add a dash of stress. I got it!  Reality is college life in the 1970s!

For the sake of this discussion, it is not important whether or not we fully comprehend or even agree upon the scientifically approved definition of reality. The mechanics of reality, quantum or otherwise, are immaterial.  What is paramount is the meaning and perspective we freely give to reality. From a purely existentialist point of view, reality is an indestructible freedom – a freedom of choice. You are free to choose your attitude, perspective and the meaning of your life’s situations, challenges and relationships. The entire content of your life is completely predicated upon the imbued meaning you freely chose to give it. It is a daunting task; so much is riding on your choice. A choice most of us are not even aware we are making, much less have so much invested in.

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The first time I went into a crystal shop I was so overwhelmed, I had no idea what to touch first or where to even start looking.  It was as if all of my senses were suddenly on high alert.   In fact I could actually feel my body buzzing.  At the time I had no idea about any of the properties of crystals or how their vibrations affect us, but I was drawn to them, that’s for sure.  The truth is, I wanted to bring as many of them home with me as I could possibly afford…..ok I admit that may just be the way I shop, BUT I can say I was completely smitten with these colorful, sparkly and highly vibrational objects/beings.

Shiny Happy Sparkling Crystals

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When I first started taking classes and workshops in the metaphysical realm, it seemed like I was always stumbling over the the word and concept of ‘chakras’ (pronounced SHOCK-RUHS).  I had trouble visualizing them, imagining them spinning, seeing their colors and understanding what areas of the body they related to.  What I craved was a succinct and obvious explanation of what the heck these things were.  So that’s what I would like to give you now…   Read the rest of this entry »