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Sometimes, when you spend too much time trying to analyse "why", it can take up the time that you should be appreciating the "what is".   When you look at "what is" and find the good within it, you will find that life is full of wonderful lessons for each and every one of us.  There are blessings to be found in all situations and circumstances, if you choose to look for them .... sometimes you don't even have to look that hard .... just as

The energy has been rather erratic lately, and a few of my clients have talked about feeling low and not understanding why.  It made me think about something that happened to my daughter and me a while ago, which I shared at the time, but feel needs sharing again. ♥     Here's the story ......     My daughter and I ate lunch in a little cafe today.  After only a short while of sitting at our table, my daughter felt a pang in her heart

These coconut seed slices are chock full of healthy seeds and great for nibbling alongside a cup of jasmine tea!  I think they'd keep quite well in an airtight container, but they are always eaten pretty quickly in my house!   Coconut Seed Slices   Ingredients chia egg (made with 1 tbsp chia seeds and 3 tbsp water) 150g coconut butter 3 tbsp golden syrup 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup wholemeal plain flour 1/2 tsp

Although well meaning, I believe that the many books written about the healing properties of gemstones, should come with guidelines.  People read these books and then believe that, because it is written, a particular gemstone is absolutely right for them.  Unfortunately, it is not quite that simple ....   It is true that certain gemstones are good for certain problems, however it is important to think about the whole person when healing and not just the illness, or

Welcome to the Charms Of Light Blog!   When I began Charms Of Light my aim was to create something that was all about healing with energy, light and love! In 2004, the Charms Of Light website was launched with only 8 healing pendants for sale.  Today, I am proud to say, it has grown into a company that provides a range of healing products and services around the world. I feel so honoured to be able to create, teach, initiate healing, and empower people through my intuitive

As most people know, chia seeds are highly nutritious and known as a "superfood".  What is also great about them is the fact that they are so easy to add into our diets.  This chia seed pudding is not only healthy, but simple to make and delicious.  It is also very easy to change up the flavours!   Vanilla Chia Pudding   Ingredients 1 cup plant milk (I like oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk) 1 tsp pure vanilla

Your thoughts are extremely powerful energy forms.  Be careful what you think......   When I was 12 years old, I convinced my mother that I had a terrible stomach ache just to get out of going to school.  That was the day of the compulsory cross-country fun run and I couldn't (and still don't) understand how the words "fun" and "run" could be put into the same sentence together!  Anyway, my mother allowed me to stay at home and

You may have heard this story about a butterfly.  I shared it many years ago, but am sharing it again as a reminder of how important it is to support someone while allowing the struggle.   The Butterfly "A man found a cocoon of a butterfly.  One day a small opening appeared; he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole.  Then it seemed to stop making any progress.  It appeared as if

You may have heard of oil pulling, which is the process of swishing oil around in your mouth for up to 20 minutes at a time.  Well, you can also use coconut oil for making your own toothpaste.   It is also known for its bacteria killing properties. Since I've been using this toothpaste (and oil pulling), I have noticed a big difference in the health of my teeth and gums.  In fact, at my last dental and hygenist check-up, I was told that I had the cleanest mouth