INSPIRED BY EARTH NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2018

"October is Nature's funeral month. Nature glories in death more than in life. The month of departure is more beautiful than the month of coming—October than May. Every green thing loves to die in bright colors. " ~Henry Ward Beecher (1813–1887)

This quote reminds me that it is not only okay to release and move on, but that we should do so with a vivid brush of color. Allow what you need to release and let go of at this point in your life to fade away in beauty, without regret, without emptiness. All of life is temporary, and what feels like emptiness is simply an opportunity for a new filler to step into that space. What amazing newness is waiting for your acceptance?

Invoke the colors of autumn by surrounding yourself with them. An orange shirt, red lipstick! Visualize those habits, issues, and situations you want to release as colors. Appreciate their beauty and what they may have offered you at one time and, then, allow their vividly colored images to dissolve in mid air.

Sometimes, we are like autumnal trees; we need to shed ourselves of our dried up leaves. We feel barren and vulnerable. We may judge ourselves with the harshness of a November wind, but compassion will always be the necessary nutrient for growth.

Chad Sugg wrote, “Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.”

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Yoga Class Schedule/Workshops
*Gentle/Restorative classes every Wednesday evening from 6-7:15pm.
Healing Arts Metaphysical, 4 E Wilson Street, Batavia (parking lot in back)
All Levels, Walk-ins, $15

*Gentle/Restorative classes every Sunday from 10-11:15am.
Healing Arts Metaphysical, 4 E Wilson Street, Batavia (parking lot in back)
All Levels, Walk-ins, $15

*Inspired Vinyasa (Level 1), Tuesday's 10-11:15am, 1 E Benton St,, Aurora, downstairs. Parking in back or on street. $12/class, walk-in, all levels. Even more exciting, I will be making a monthly donation to the Aurora Food Pantry as part of the agreement for using this space.  Work out, find peace and give back all at the same time!


Reiki Sessions, Reiki Classes and Angel Card Readings are available as you need.
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YOGA FIELD TRIPS!!!

*SUP Yoga was so much fun! Thanks to all who came to give paddleboard yoga a try.
You can see some of the pictures on www.inspiredbyearth.com under photo gallery.

*NEXT ...   Tuesday, November 13th  7-8pm
Private Gong Bath
I have scheduled a "private" gong bath with Rodrigo at Healing Arts Metaphysical. This event is for my yoga and/or Reiki students. You can walk-in but a head count would be helpful if you want to shoot me an email. $20/person (normally $25)
4 E Wilson, Batavia
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FEATURED HEALING STONE:  Black Kyanite
by Maryann Sanfilipp, Crystal Writer Extraordinaire
 
Welcome to “Rocktober!” This month’s crystal is Black Kyanite, which is found in a fan or blade like shape.  It has been used for centuries to manufacture bricks and mortar and is, therefore, a stone of connection and building bridges, helping one to find a way to connect disparate ideas and beliefs.
 
Legend claims that the blade of Archangel Michael’s sword is made up of Black Kyanite! That is why it is considered to be an excellent crystal for cutting cords.  It has the ability to sweep debris, negative energy and blocks from your chakras and auric field.  It has long been the choice of energy healers who use it to send healing vibrations to any of the chakras.  Although useful for healing all chakras, it is mostly associated with the root chakra.
 
Black Kyanite has the ability to sweep debris and negative energy from your surroundings and is wonderful for clearing your space and adding a layer of protection.  You can place it in different areas of your home or office to eliminate energies that are not aligned with your highest good.
 
This versatile crystal aids in manifestation and visualization.  It can be used in meditation to open the third eye and is purported to allow one to return to past lives and project forward to probable futures!  It assists in channeling, vivid dreams and dream recall.
 
Some of the benefits include:  bridging the energy gaps caused by bone breakage, surgery and other trauma, healing the brain from the effects of head trauma, seizure or stroke, protecting your energy from “energy vampires,” and cutting cords from negative attachments.
 
Known also as the “Witches Broom,” this is the perfect crystal for Rocktober!  Use it this month to deepen your connection with the natural world and elevate the level of good vibrations in yours!
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FEATURED QUOTE:
“If you can't get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you'd best teach it to dance.”
 George Bernard Shaw   (or do yoga!)