by Lizbeth Russell | Jan 25, 2020 | 5 Things, Uncategorized, Wellness
If you’re like me, winter is hard because it’s harder to get out into nature. Yes, it’s still outside that front door, just a bit frozen and sometimes under a blanket of snow. Being able to enjoy a bit of green nature indoors during the winter months has many...
by Lizbeth Russell | Jan 19, 2020 | Energy Healing, Uncategorized
What is Reiki? Reiki is an energetic “healing” modality. It originates in Japan, with founder Dr. Mikao Usui, in the late 1800’s. The legend goes that Dr. Usui spent nearly a month alone in a mountain cave, meditating and fasting. At the end of the 21...
by Lizbeth Russell | Jan 12, 2020 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized, Wellness
If you are like many people, now that the holidays are over, you’re dealing with what I call PHSB, or “Post-Holiday Stress & Blues.” The season has wound down, we’re back to the grind of work and “real life.” But…why is the stress worse than before the...
by Lizbeth Russell | Jan 5, 2020 | Herbal Insights, Uncategorized
HERB NAME: Linden Blossom (Tilia spp) is a tree that can be found all around the world, and will vary in height, as well as have some distinct variations in leaf and flower. It is also a tree with many uses, with virtually the entire tree being useable for...
by Lizbeth Russell | Dec 31, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
For this year, I have chosen to use Denise Linn’s Sacred Traveler Oracle Cards. I feel that they are more than just the tangible I use to connect with Spirit and get information, they are also symbolic: Each of us is a Sacred Traveler. We are all sacred...
by Lizbeth Russell | Dec 28, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree, for the week of December 29th, 2019 As we move from 2019 into 2020, we leave behind a decade of turmoil, change, and transformation. We are moving into smoother waters, though there will still be storms and squalls for the first few...
by Lizbeth Russell | Dec 21, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree for December 22nd, 2019 Balance, self-control, and inner wisdom are at the center of how we finish out 2019. When we are balanced, we have better self-control. This helps us gain a better focus on life’s ups and downs. Chaos manifests...
by Lizbeth Russell | Dec 15, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree, for the week of December 15th, 2019 The full moon on December 12th has propelled us into a time of major growth. Instead of going into a time of hibernation, this energy is pushing us to step out of our usual routine, go deep...
by Lizbeth Russell | Dec 8, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
If you are like me, you’re already feeling the effects of the upcoming full moon. This is an epic one, too. On December 12th, at 12:12, the moon will reach complete fullness. Also called the Cold Moon, or Long Night’s Moon, this one is packing a wallop. One of the...
by Lizbeth Russell | Nov 30, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree for December 1st, 2019. *When we are kids, we don’t control the story we are taught about ourselves. As we get older, we can learn tools to help us change this. We can learn to reframe and retell our story in a more positive way....
by Lizbeth Russell | Nov 24, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree, for the week of November 24th, 2019 This week sees us looking deeper inside. Where is your path headed? What are your goals? What makes your heart happy? How can you bring these things together? With so many of us feeling the...
by Lizbeth Russell | Nov 17, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree, for the week of November 17th, 2019 Empowerment. Sometimes it’s hard to feel empowered when we don’t know where we’re headed, or how we’re going to get there. Don’t lose hope. Remember who you are and that you hold the power in...
by Lizbeth Russell | Nov 10, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree, for the week of November 10th, 2019 Embrace who you are, and do so without fear. We, none of us, should ever feel obligated to change who we are just to make others more comfortable. We can only control how we feel. While...
by Lizbeth Russell | Nov 3, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree, for the week of November 3rd, 2019 We have been taught to downplay what we are capable of. When in truth, we need to shine as brightly as we can. To hide who you are is to ignore the gifts given to you. These gifts are needed;...
by Lizbeth Russell | Oct 27, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree for October 27th, 2019. Live by example. If you want more peace in your life, create it within yourself. If you want more joy, find ways to be joyful. Instead of expecting others to lead the way to your...
by Lizbeth Russell | Oct 20, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree for October 20th, 2019 Duality, power, and authenticity. This week it’s important to remember to speak your truth and listen to others. We can choose how we see things, and how we respond, and that there are other perspectives – use this...
by Lizbeth Russell | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized, Wellness
“Go big or go home” The constant barrage of self-care ads featuring a completely relaxing spa getaway can leave many of us feeling frustrated. While it would be great to have a day at the spa, many of us just don’t have the time or money to go. Quite honestly, life as...
by Lizbeth Russell | Oct 12, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
~Messages from the Linden Tree, for the week of October 13th, 2019~ Yes, we speak about change all the time, and it’s true, everything is always changing. Nothing in life is permanent. So, what is different about this current change? In a nutshell, you are...
by Lizbeth Russell | Oct 6, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Messages from the Linden Tree, for the week of October 6th, 2019 We expect our epiphanies and “a-ha!” moments to explode in fanfare, fireworks, and cheering crowds…because that’s what we see in the movies and on t.v. This idea is so far from the truth, that...
by Lizbeth Russell | Sep 28, 2019 | Messages from the Linden Tree, Uncategorized
Grandmother Moon has been calling to me lately. When she does, I know it’s time to do more inner work, and connect more deeply to the Divine Feminine aspect we all have (yes, even the men!). There is a healing and nourishing aspect to Grandmother Moon. There...
