I was reading my daily inspiration this morning, and came across this line: “The more we stuff between our heart and our daily experience, the more we have to work through to feel life directly.” The topic was to ex-press…
The Story of Our Lives
Is your life playing out how you want it to be? Is this where you wanted to be in your life right now? Are you the same person when you greet one person as you are with another? Is there…
Blockages In Our Lives
A few weeks ago, I was talking with a good friend of mine. She is currently in a career transition. The career she is transitioning from was a difficult one. Very stressful. For the past few years, there was no…
Wanting
There is a lot of talk about greed these days. Average people get turned off by individuals who own not one but TWO airplanes. Some people live on the street, while others own seven houses. Politicians toss around statements like,…
Taking On Other People’s Feelings
Over the years, I’ve come to realize something about myself. I am very sensitive to the thoughts, feelings, and even physical pains of others. This has been both a gift and a burden. It is a burden when you don’t…
It’s February
It’s 7:00AM, and it’s light outside. I mean, I can see out the window. I can see over by the Geis farm: the three silos that hug the sky. I can see down by the pond: the camera stand that…
“Reading” People
Upon first glance, I usually know more about a person than they will EVER tell me. I know what kind of day they are having by the look in their face, the set of their mouth. I can tell what…
Joined Heartbeats
When my mom was pregnant with my twin brother and me, the doctor insisted that she was having one child. Even though she had gained 60 pounds, he said she was just having one baby. After all, he could only…
Transforming from Doing to Being
I’ve always enjoyed watching ants. I love how they work together as a community to complete a project, which is most likely gathering and storing food or building an ant hole. Ants are constantly BUSY – doing, doing, doing. I…
The Busy Brain
Do you ever have a busy brain night? Of course, everyone does. For me, this occurred in the form of dreaming last night. I had a great adventure in my dreams last night. I can’t even remember the cause, but…
Inner World, Meet Outer World
In yoga, we breathe in through our nose and out through the nose. This breath is intended to filter the air we take into our body and filter the air we release from the body. This breath is meant to…
Opening Our Hearts
In our yoga classes this week, we are practicing opening our hearts. Our breathing is focused on taking our breath to our back heart on the inhale and exhaling out the front of the heart. On the inhale, we feel…
Being Kind to Oneself
Those four words in the title have almost become buzzwords for those of us who have been seeking knowledge through philosophy or through enlightenment. And yet it amazes me how hard it is to be kind to oneself. Over 15…
Reflection on Manifesting
Yesterday I wrote my blog on worrying. I reminded myself of my mantra, “It is what it is. Let go.” And so I did. If the worrying thoughts came to me, I just let them go. But I had put…
Worry
I woke up worrying this morning. I hate when that happens. It never feels like a good way to start the day. My younger son went back to college part time this spring semester. The plan was that he would…
The Art of Listening
I remember one time we were sitting down with our boys after they had gotten into some trouble during their teen years. They had received the lecture, and we were just waiting for a confession.My husband kept talking and talking,…
What’s Simple is True
I was reading my daily devotional this morning and was reminded of this song. There was a time when I was very attached to my ability to tell the difference between different wine variations. I tasted peach. I could tell…
Remembering
Many of us walking the path of enlightenment will remind ourselves to be True to ourselves. To find our Truth. To speak our Truth. I can remember the first time I was told this: I asked, but what IS my…
Kindness
Some people say kindness is overrated. They believe that there is no time for making the effort to be kind. They see it as work. For instance, phone calls. They really are annoying, aren’t they? Especially the  ones we get…
Disturbing Dreams
I hate disturbing dreams. They are often so difficult to shake off. Early this morning, I had a dream that Jeff asked me for a divorce. Now my practical mind knows this would never happen. But in my dream, I…
People Pleasers
Are you a people pleaser? I am a people pleaser. People ask me for a favor or to provide something for them, and I go out of my way to fill their need. I often give up something of my…
Regrets? Or Opportunities?
Let’s admit it, we all have some regrets from our past. “I wish I had not done/said (whatever).” So we should ask ourselves, what purpose does regret offer? In yoga, we are reminded that our muscles hold memories. As we…
Fear of Bears and Attics
When I was a young girl, there were five children and two adults living in a two-bedroom one and a half story home. The upstairs had been converted into another bedroom, and it was where the girls slept. Until I…
What Would __________ Do?
I was reading my daily inspiration this morning, and the words above came to mind. for many of us who have been raised in the Christian faith, these words are asked of us, for us to determine our next action.…
Life in the Tank
Today’s inspiration from Mark Nepo is about life in the tank. He shares the story of a friend’s fish. The man placed the fish in the big tub of water so he could clean the tank. Upon going to retrieve…
The Spokes of the Wheel
Many of us in the spiritual community will talk about our existence being like the spokes on a wheel. We are each unique, and yet we are connected to one another by our Source/God. In today’s daily inspiration, I read…
How Will I Serve?
Herbie Hancock said, “You would not exist if you did not have something to bring to the table of life.” A couple months ago, our Circle topic was Our Life’s Purpose. At the Circle, we talked about the fact that…
Living Our Personal Power
I was recently reading a friend of mine’s book, Emerging Energies, a Journey Within by Laurie Wondra. (You can order the book from Amazon through my website at http://astore.amazon.com/jillsandcons-20/detail/0615536875). In Chapter 8, she discusses living out loud. To live out…
What would your younger version of yourself think of you today?
This question was asked from a poster at a website I frequent, and it was alluded to in today’s daily inspiration, so it is my blog for today. As a younger person, I believed in magic and miracles. As a…
Entering the Door
Reading my daily devotional, it appears it is much more a workbook, which I like. It offers stories and then gives you lessons or things to think about. Today’s lesson was about entering a door while carrying items. We have…
Finding JOY in our Everyday Life
Today I began my new year’s resolution to read daily from a book of inspiration or website, and then to spend more time in my blogs sharing my perspective on the little tidbits I have read. My intention is to remind myself,…
Bees… my life right now!
It appears that bees have infused themselves into my life right now, and I have been working through understanding the meaning for their insistence on being in my space. Literally, MY space. The bees have decided that my yoga studio is…
Letting in the New Energy Follow-up!
So a few weeks ago we worked with opening ourselves up to the new energy coming in while releasing any energy that no longer suits our needs. In our yoga classes, we worked with opening our hearts to this new,…
Letting in New Energy Meditation
On Saturday morning, I met with a group of women to participate in an Ananda Mandala Meditation led by Laurie Wondra, a very gifted spiritual channel whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with several times in the past. The…
Peace Garden Meditation Thoughts
Today I spent some time in my gardens, for my Peace Garden Meditation. Anyone is welcome to join me! I end up using the time to pick weeds and let my thoughts flow freely. Because I have dedicated this time…
Video Blog: Good News Headlines?
I’ve created another video blog about getting caught up in today’s headline news. The quality is very poor, since it is just me and my laptop! But I hope you enjoy the thoughts. Shanti!
Vulture Medicine
Last night I attended a wonderful Circle on the topic of Akashic Records. Akashic Records keep the events of every Soul’s journey through each incarnation of their life. Basically, it is our book of life – not just this life…
Video Blog Intro
Here is my intro Video Blog. For some reason, it got cut off at the 8 minute mark, so I will have to explore other options for posting longer videos.
Peace Garden Meditation Week 1
Today was the first official day of the Peace Garden Meditation. It was a party of one (me)! But I decided to do it anyhow. For anyone who is familiar with the path I’m on, this is how I roll.…
Garden Meditation and Inspiration!
So frustrated! I just spent an hour on a blog, and when I went to post it, my internet timed out and the entire blog was lost! Deep breathing required! Okay, here is the short version! Jill Sand Consulting is…
The 12 Laws of Karma
On a walk with a friend yesterday, she shared with me a list of the 12 Laws of Karma that she had received from a mutual friend. And while teaching an intimate yoga class of two today, the subject came…
The Dalai Lama’s Messages
I am still processing my being in the presence of the Dalai Lama. It was quite an event, and one that I feel so Blessed to have been able to attend. I was so glad to share the day with…
Does Osama Bin Laden’s Death Really Matter? Yes.
Like everyone else, I have been caught up in the discussion on the death of Osama Bin Laden. But I come to this discussion from a more spiritual perspective. After 9/11, we were told by our government to be fearful,…
Calling on Our Planetary Helpers
Our upcoming Women’s Circle is on Planetary Helpers, and as I had planned it, I didn’t realize the personal impact that our crazy world might have on me, on my little corner of the world. Our home was recently broken…
More on the Radio Program
So I believe that the radio program will be along the same lines as the mission of jill Sand Consulting and the Women’s Circles (though expanding to both men and women, as my encounters with men show they are yearning…
Theme Idea 2 for a Radio Program
So the other idea that I am strongly leaning toward is to take the mission statement of my website and make that my mission statement for a radio program. “My mission is to provide you with wellness opportunities for your…
Theme Idea 1 for a Radio Program
So I ponder the ideas for a radio program. One idea stems from the concerns across the globe about the 2012 prophecy. I want people to know that there is not a doomsday approaching. The worst is what we are…
Making things happen vs. letting things happen…
So I have done a lot of thinking about the channeling session over a week ago. there was a message of urgency regarding getting the next leg of my business started. My friends have been so helpful, giving me many…
A Great Channel Session… Part 4
Probably the most interesting part of the reading came toward the end. It was interesting for myself, as well as for Laurie, because it took her to a spiritual realm that she had not been to before. I wasn’t even…
A Great Channel Session… Part 3
The third person to come to me was my grandfather on my mother’s side, Grandpa McDevitt. He just wanted me to know that my gift of healing comes from him. He was also a healer, and the image he gave…
A Great Channel Session… Part 2
The second person to appear at my reading was a surprise to me – my dad! I had had a reading 12 or so years ago, with Dad showing up at that time. It had been very emotional, as I…
A Great Channel Session… Part 1
On Saturday, a friend of mine and I got a chance to go see a channeler who gave us each a reading. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d love to share parts of my reading with you. Those of…
Reincarnation
What are your thoughts about reincarnation? I have spent many years considering it, and I have come to the conclusion that we have several lifetimes that we live. As someone who was raised Catholic, the turning point for me to…
Storms Part 2!
Holy cow! As I write this, we are having one heck of a wind storm in Minnesota! We had a temperature drop of nearly 20 degrees this morning, and the winds have been picking up in intensity all day long.…
Storms!!
As I write this, we are having a wonderful Minnesota summer storm! The lightening and thunder are alternating their powers in the sky, and there is “electricity” in the air! How sensitive are you to storms? I have a few…
Another Year Older!
I woke up at 3:40 this morning, having a hotflash, and then thought, happy birthday to me. LOL My biological clock just HAD to remind me that I am THAT age. Today my brother and I turn 46. 46!! In…
Mercury in Retrograde AND a Full Moon? Yikes!
This has been an interesting week, energetically at least. All of my friends who align their intuitveness with the planets have been feeling a bit off kilter. My advice has been to “go with the flow” and just be an…
Took a Drive on Saturday…
Since the day started out rainy, it cancelled my weekend plans for painting the interior of the gazebo. Instead, Jeff and I decided to take a road trip. Our destination was heading south and west, toward Le Center. We wanted…
Happy Earth Day!!
Just stopping by to wish each of you a wonderful, beautiful Earth Day! Go dig in the dirt on this sunny day. Or take a walk. Sit outside and allow yourself a few minutes of meditation. Namaste!
A Lovely Spring Weekend
Bliss… the word that describes this past weekend! The sun was out all weekend, the weather was warm and comfortable, hovering around 65 degrees, and the energy was uplifting! I love a great spring day, and we were Blessed to…
The Energy From Monday Night’s Storm
Did you feel it? My goodness, it had me awake most of the night! I was trying to figure out what was going on. I am formulating some ideas. I’ll back up to where I think the storm’s significance begins.…
The Goddess Energy of Europe
Now I would like to share more of what drew me to Europe in the first place – the energy of the Goddess. A year ago, I had just finished reading a book, The Expected One by Kathleen McGowan.Here is…
Eight Friends Every Woman Needs
I heard this on the Today Show on Friday morning. This article was edited from 6 to 8 friends. I was happy to see that I have all 8 types of friends! Are there areas of friendship that you would…
Karen Bishop’s Emerging Earth Angels
I am not sure how many of you get her newsletters, but she always hits home for me regarding the Earth changes and our own evolutionary changes. This is her New Year’s post, and it is quite lengthy, so read…
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
For those of us who wish for a white Christmas, looks like we got our wish this year! It is absolutely beautiful out there on this wonderful Christmas Eve morning, as the first storm has passed and we wait for…
More from Yoga Therapy – Spirit
This is the continuation from my first blog on the yoga therapy session I went to on Monday. So as we began to enter into the restorative yoga part of the session, Michelle placed her finger on my heart and…
Feeling Invisible
Have you ever felt invisible? Like people don’t see you or recognize you? Or that your communcation (speaking, or written) is not getting through to them? I have that feeling every so often, and I have felt it the past…
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a yoga therapy session that is a one on one experience. A friend had told me about it. I am still processing the whole thing, which is typical for therapy. 🙂 But I do…
O Tannenbaum
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Wie true sind deine Blätter! O Christmas Tree, o Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us! A week ago, we put up the decorations throughout the house to catch the Holiday spirit, but it really doesn’t…
Being Thankful for November
I have always loved autumn. Ever since I was a child, I looked forward to the days when the sweaters would come out of the closet, the socks would come out of the drawer, the hats and mittens would come…
Finding Joy in Teaching Yoga
It has been nearly two years since I began my teacher training as a yoga instructor. What joy these past years have brought me! I am being trained through YogaFit teacher training. I am working toward my 200 hours so I can be certified…
Good or Bad?
My mind has been working double time since last night. I had the wonderful opportunity to go to an event sponsored by Air America Radio, just a couple miles from the RNC in St. Paul, Minnesota. The event brought in…
My Spiritual Journey
I am not sure where to begin the story of my spiritual journey. I was raised Catholic but felt that it restricted me from really knowing God, like my friends had a personal relationship with God through their religious upbringing.…
Spiritual Perspective on Abortion
Note, this is a very controversial subject, and I do not want my own views to cause anyone mental anguish. I am just speaking from my heart. Years ago, I had been given information from my Spiritual Guides on abortion…
Quiet Mornings
This is my favorite time of the day. That time between the family getting off to work and school and my heading out for work or errands. Quiet time! During this time, I can reflect on the day before and…
Feeling Unsettled
I woke up this morning with an unsettled feeling in my gut. Not sure why. Maybe it’s the economy. My financial advisor called to make an appointment last night. That is actually a good thing, as we were just talking…
Riding My Bike
Tonight after supper I decided to take a ride on my bicycle. My husband was leaving to shop for a new bow for hunting this fall, so I traveled alone. I typically ride my bike in the early morning hours,…
The Miracle of Death. The Miracle of Faith
Today I received a very early morning phone call that each of us dread. You know, the one that has you taking stock of who is home and who is not; who is well, and who is not. That call.…
Girlfriends
I happen to be Blessed by having many girlfriends. I have my girlfriends from my high school days, I have my girlfriends from the neighborhood, I have my girlfriends from my twenty years as an elementary teacher, I have my…
A Stormy Morning
Today started out stormy. It blew my plans for not one but two walks with some girlfriends. However, it did allow me to stay in my jammies a bit longer and have that extra cup of coffee, so the turn…
Life is But a Dream, Sweetheart
I have been struggling through Eckhart Tolle’s book, A New Earth. The struggle is not because I don’t get it, at least on some level, but because some of the ideas he presents are so detailed that I get lost…