Inspired by Earth Newsletter September 2021

​“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”
― Rumi

As we head into fall, the sun slowly backs away from us, so slowly in hopes we do not notice until the wind's chill brings our focus to the present. The sunflower locks its gaze on the sun and never turns away from the warmth that embraces its face. This flower has the ability from within to continue to turn as the sun moves through the sky so the two never lose sight of each other. Is that the love Rumi speaks of? Basking so openly in the presence of the other without walls? 

Yellow is the color of the solar plexus: the energy center that balances when we relinquish ideas of control and embrace the Self. Assembling barriers to "protect" oneself is a form of control. Knock the sand castle down. Breathe in the September air. Look for semblances of you in each red leaf, in each stored acorn, in each dried up flower. September houses the shortest day of the year so make your moments matter. When you release control, and the barriers your seeking of control allowed you to build, love seeks you.
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I am holding my next virtual Death Cafe meeting on Monday September 13th at 6pm CST. Please email me for the link and password. You can also find my meetings on www.deathcafe.com as Death Cafe Western Suburbs Chicago. If you have never been to one, please consider joining me in a safe space to organically talk about death. We have some really great conversations! There is no meeting agenda and the intention is to make this a more comfortable and normal conversation.
Space is limited to 20.
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Yoga Class Schedule
ALL classes will remain ONLINE on Zoom until further notice. All are welcome to attend any class for free. Please reach out to me for the link and password. Please note the Vinyasa has moved day and time.

*SUNDAY'S: 10-11:15am, Gentle/Restorative 
*TUESDAY's:  Momentarily paused:)
*WEDNESDAY'S: 6-7:15pm, Gentle/Restorative
 
If you miss a class, I am posting them to my YouTube page, which can be found by searching my name or by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9b8ULuY6A2uAuoxC2iaO2Q
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FEATURED HEALING STONE: Tangerine Quartz
by Maryann Sanfilipp, Crystal Writer Extraordinaire
  
As September begins, we are seeing shorter days and soon will see Autumn colors emerging.  Tangerine Quartz is the stone that reminds me of this!
 
This beautiful quartz ranges in color from yellow to deep rust and is associated with the sacral chakra.  It encourages creativity, passion, curiosity, inspiration and playfulness.  It stimulates the creative energy of the inner child helping one to learn and grow.  It can be your go-to crystal when you want to gain more understanding, growth or acceptance.  It can also help you to tackle your inner issues without judgement or criticism.  It is known to quiet the critical inner voice that often prevents us from moving forward.
 
This stone can aid in overcoming fear especially the fear of feeling inferior.  Tangerine Quartz can help you to deal with change and transitions as well as putting the past behind you.  It can help you to find a place of serenity after physical or emotional trauma.  The energy of Tangerine Quartz allows a greater understanding of the different events that affect your life.
 
Tangerine Quartz can be a great healer for you especially if you wish to release anything that no longer serves you.  It has been used in weight loss and reproductive system disorders.  It can be of help in the case of infertility, sexual dysfunction and can be used to relieve lower abdominal pain.
 
This quartz can give support in manifesting abundance and prosperity in your life.  When meditating, it helps you to focus your thoughts and manifest what you desire.  If you have had a difficult day, it can help you to release tension and the stress that built up during the day.  This can be very useful in these days that are quite full of stress.