As a Matter of Thought

Today, I express my gratitude for all those who contribute to our lives and our world through the work they do.

When you stop to think about it, there is a long, often unseen line of people behind almost everything we eat, use, enjoy, and depend upon each day—from those who grow and make things, to those who transport, stock, sell, repair, teach, care, create, serve, and support.

Most of us will never know their names, yet their work touches our lives every single day.

So today, a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone whose work, in ways large and small, makes my life and our shared world possible.

Happy Labor Day!

You don't have to know HOW something is going to happen to hold an intention for WHAT you want to happen.

That's one of the things we practice in our Power of Eight group. For a few minutes, we stop problem-solving. We stop rehearsing everything that's wrong. We stop trying to figure out the path from here to there.

Instead, as a group, we focus our attention on a desired outcome for one person and imagine that outcome as already accomplished.

It is simple and so very powerful. Come experience it for yourself at tomorrow's Power of Eight Intention Group, September 3, 12:00-1:30pm, at Souly Holistic (5540 McNeely Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh)

Newcomers are always welcome.

What if the answer you're looking for isn't going to come from thinking harder?

Most of us have been trained to solve problems with our minds. We analyze... Research... Make lists... Consider every possible outcome...All useful things,but eventually, more thinking can just become…more thinking.

One of the practices I've been exploring through HeartMath is learning to become quiet and coherent enough to access another source of information: the wisdom of my heart.

The next time you're wrestling with a decision or problem, try this:

💛 Acknowledge what's happening and how you feel.
💛 Bring your attention to your heart and breathe slowly through the heart area.
💛 Recall a feeling of appreciation, care, or compassion.
💛 Then ask: What is another perspective I haven't considered?
💛 Get quiet and notice what arises.

Don't demand an answer. Simply listen.

Sometimes what comes is a thought. Sometimes it's a feeling, a sense of expansion or relief, or simply a new way of seeing the situation.

The journey from your head to your heart isn't about thinking less. It's about trusting more.

September offers lots of opportunities to practice with us:

✨ Sept. 1 — Lunchtime Reiki Share
✨ Sept. 3 & 17 — Power of Eight Intention Group
✨ Sept. 10 — Grateful Gathering: Seek and Share Wisdom
✨ Sept. 13 — New Moon Sister Circle
✨ Sept. 24 — Transformation Lab
✨ Sept. 26 — Full Moon Sister Circle

Come learn, explore, connect and practice with us. 💛

What Is Reiki?

You don't have to understand Reiki to experience it.

Reiki is a gentle energy practice intended to support relaxation, balance, and well-being. During a Reiki session, there's nothing you have to accomplish, figure out, or even believe.

You simply receive.

People experience Reiki differently. Some notice warmth, tingling or other sensations. Others simply experience a deep sense of relaxation and calm.

Our Lunchtime Reiki Share gives you an opportunity to both experience Reiki and learn more about it in a relaxed, supportive environment.

No Reiki training or previous experience is required.

Sometimes one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves is stop doing for a little while and allow ourselves to receive. 💛

Tuesday, September 1
12–1:30pm
Souly Holistic, 5540 McNeely Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh

Come curious. Come tired. Come exactly as you are.

Kick off September with some great energy work and intention setting. Coming up this week are the Lunchtime Reiki Share on Tuesday at noon and Power of Eight Intentions Group on Thursday at noon. Both free and happening at Souly Holistic. Links to these events are below.

Happy September!

Full Moon Sister Circle this Saturday...Join us as we gather beneath the dreamy, intuitive waters of the Pisces Full Moon. ♓️🌊

Pisces invites us to trust our intuition, honor our sensitivity, and believe in our dreams, but it can also reveal where we escape, procrastinate, or unconsciously self-sabotage what our soul truly desires.

Together, we will enter a sacred Full Moon releasing ceremony to let go of the behaviors, fears, and repeating patterns standing between us and our hopes, dreams, and wishes.

Come ready to soften, release, dream and make space for what is waiting to flow into your life. 💜⭕️✨

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What if your mind plays a greater role in your well-being than you realize?

Join us this Thursday, August 27, from 12–2pm for Transformation Lab as we watch and discuss Episode 7 of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Rewired: “Healing Power of Alignment.”

We’ll explore the fascinating science of the placebo effect and how belief, expectation, meaning, and emotion may influence the body—and what it means to align our thoughts and feelings with the future we want to create.

We're meeting at Souly Holistic. You're welcome to bring and eat your lunch.

Register at https://www.facebook.com/share/199BhSfR2K/.

What is the Power of Eight?

The Power of Eight is based on the discovery that when a small group of people comes together and focuses on a shared intention for one person, remarkable things can happen. Research and experience have shown that focused group intention can support healing, reduce stress, bring greater clarity, and create positive changes—not only for the person receiving the intention, but for those holding the intention as well.

In our Power of Eight Intention Group, we learn a simple intention process inspired by Lynne McTaggart's work, and hold intentions for one another. No experience is needed.

Join us this Thursday from 12:00–1:30 pm at Souly Holistic . Come experience the power of group intentions. ✨

More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1995720527975017

Who are you becoming? What would it feel like to live more fully now as this future you?

This Sunday's Sister Circle is an invitation to explore these questions and more. Together we'll reflect, share, create, and celebrate one another, and leave with a tangible reminder of the woman each of us is choosing to become.

If you've been longing for meaningful conversation, genuine connection, and a community of women who inspire one another to grow, we'd love to welcome you.

Sunday, August 16
1:30–3:30 pm
Souly Holistic
5540 McNeely Drive, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC

Information and Registration at https://www.facebook.com/share/1CyjG5Mywj/