Author Archives: nandajurela

Encourage Beginners, and Praise the Advanced.

Do the opposite of what a culture does that raises anti-knowledge narcissists who expect a boost of support for showing up alone and not when they offer something remarkable — knowledge, their humane traits, an aptitude to serve the common good, a benign orientation. Narcissists operate by love bombing the newest target they try toContinue reading “Encourage Beginners, and Praise the Advanced.”

Catchwords

The meal ticket in politics is “change”; in new age, it is “transformation” or “consciousness”. But the people who use hypnotic and gauzy words like that do not change or transform themselves, anyone or anything, they don’t shift their consciousness. Those who do do it subtly, persistently, and after their successes use specific language forContinue reading “Catchwords”

Right and Content With Self

Quality of life improves immensely when you do the things that make you feel right and content with yourself. I say “do”, because it is not an intellectual pursuit, a feeling, a revelation, or a mantra — it can not be fleeting and fictional like that — you do have to act on it.. andContinue reading “Right and Content With Self”

Natural Mosquito Repellents

Basil, bee balm, catnip, citronella, clove, geranium, lavender, lemon balm, lemon grass, lemon verbena, marigold, most mints, especially peppermint, pennyroyal, rosemary… Almost all these plants are low maintenance, edible, with a fresh scent (minus marigolds), and they look attractive. It is good to grow them near your windows, doors, patio. All of them will do theContinue reading “Natural Mosquito Repellents”

For All Seasons

Reiki teaches us to recognize our elders and spiritual teachers. For we are their continuation, and they live in us. The Divine Feminine reveals to us that life itself is the guru, both unendingly patient and unendingly productive, how to make an appealing home for the inner teacher, and how to shine in the powerContinue reading “For All Seasons”

Healers in the Plant World

Wild fruits or herbs with the most concentrated healing properties tend to grow in places where other plants do not manage to develop. The reason for that is not, as some have interpreted, that potent plants do “not depend on” a community, that they become rugged loners, or undemanding, low maintenance, “neglect lovers”; on theContinue reading “Healers in the Plant World”

Happy Birthday to Rajendra Singh!

Rajendra Singh, whose 61st birthday is today, has rejuvenated many rivers and aquifers in Rajasthan, India, with his foundation over the years, and has the answer to many water problems on earth, one of our era’s biggest challenges. The model of water conservation he initiated was old, not high-tech, ecologically sane, pretty low cost, communityContinue reading “Happy Birthday to Rajendra Singh!”

Something To Look Forward To:

There comes a time when you have outgrown certain habits, distractions, dramas, and you can say it too in the matter-of-factly style that you would refuse a coffee when what you want, need, and can have, is water. Desire, need, and attainability certainly speed up the process of deliberately choosing what is right for you.Continue reading “Something To Look Forward To:”

Cessation of Conditioning

The poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was born on this day in 1792, mentioned in one of his writings (I can’t refer to it now, I am pulling it from memory) that men go mad with desire for the rare, exotic, withholding, and those they can not figure out. That may be a fair statementContinue reading “Cessation of Conditioning”

Jog Your Brain Into New Territory

It is not only “boss” to draw the best out of every situation and bring your mind to acknowledge what is good about where you are now and what you want to remember in the future, it also activates a new way of looking at life that is fun and very sane. You will noticeContinue reading “Jog Your Brain Into New Territory”

Take the Next Step

Every person who has manifested a big dream had a plan of action. Exact thinking, correct thinking, self-confidence, deserving it, belief in the self, belief in the future, enough resources or support — though advantageous goods — were not what manifested the dream. It was a series of steps that they took. Acting towards yourContinue reading “Take the Next Step”

Joy Is Inviting. Joy is Contagious.

Through the use of colour, music, and scent you can engage your subconscious to serve your aim with a juicy, sunny disposition and your conscious mind to stay on task and to stay patient in the process of manifesting a dream. Feed your eyes, feed your ears, feed your nose with joy. #nurturing #appreciation #moodContinue reading “Joy Is Inviting. Joy is Contagious.”

From the Inside Out and From the Outside In

What you clean up on the inside is for you to enjoy. What you clean up on the outside, everyone can enjoy. Both parts are important — the inner and the outer work. But to conclude that unhappiness is a personal problem is myopic and disconnected, and it clearly shows that there is no faithContinue reading “From the Inside Out and From the Outside In”

Pick and Maintain

Keeping and polishing your best stuff is an art quite like keeping memories that give you purpose, make you smile and nurture you… and vice versa, as within, so without, as without, so within: the process of decluttering helps you to lighten up; the process of dwelling on experiences that uplift you and give you meaningContinue reading “Pick and Maintain”

Sacred Sites That Are Water

Lake Superior and Lake Huron are places of power and inspiration to me. Of course, they are also places of great beauty and freshness. Just for today, I look forward to the flow of scents, scenes and sounds without and to the flow of images, words and sounds within. NJ 2 August 2015 #journeyimpressions #OntarioContinue reading “Sacred Sites That Are Water”

Summer Is Heaven

Summer is heaven. I feel in my element. Summer is my time. Everything but the mosquitoes contributes to my well-being. I could easily live in a hot climate. I love the freedom of wearing thin and few garments. I love the feeling of the sun on my skin — effortless contentment, it feels so nurturing.Continue reading “Summer Is Heaven”