Jasmine
Major Songbird Transitions, Jasmine Gold
The path of Songbird Community Healing Center, Stones Throw, and the Hands of Gold Clinic has always been Spirit-led and filled with surprises. This year has been no exception. When Songbird celebrated its 10-year anniversary in January, I couldn’t come up with a vision for the future, but already felt Songbird was moving in a…
Read MoreManifestation & The Toltec Masteries, Jasmine Gold
Manifestation is something we all do all the time without realizing it, but when you learn to do it consciously, your entire life changes. This happened to me when I moved to Sonoma County 20 years ago and discovered the Toltec teachings of don Miguel Ruiz, author of the Four Agreements. When I moved here,…
Read MoreTo Mask or Not to Mask, Jasmine Gold
This is a question that divides my friends, as well as the country. Why is this question so divisive? What drives each side to take such a strong stand? The real issue has nothing to do with masks. It’s tied in with differing belief systems and fears. Each side is generally being driven by a…
Read MoreCOVID and the Toltec Masteries, Jasmine Gold
As Songbird navigates reopening, I have found myself drowning in a sea of differing beliefs about how to proceed. There are those who don’t want to go out until there is a vaccine, those who don’t think masks are necessary, and everyone in between. It’s hard to sort through the diverse information and figure out…
Read MoreCocooning and Transforming, Jasmine Gold
How often have you longed for the opportunity to relax and get away from the day to day stress of your life? Are you taking advantage of it now that you have it? The coronavirus is transforming the world. You have a choice how you look at it – an apocalypse or a gift. Visualize…
Read MoreFlattening the Curve: Love and Not Fear, Jasmine Gold
How are you doing at focusing on love and not fear? The coronavirus helps us remember the importance of staying in the moment. The world is changing. These three images sum it up: As director of Songbird Community Healing Center, a community of practitioners and those we serve, there are many voices, both external and…
Read MoreFear and the Coronavirus, Jasmine Gold
There are two major responses I see to the new coronavirus – panicking or blowing it off. This is true for many things in our lives. Rather than go to one extreme or the other, the best approach is to be prepared and know the facts. For most of us, if we catch the coronavirus,…
Read MoreSelf-Love, Jasmine Gold
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people start thinking about love and romance. Usually this is in connection with a romantic partner. When was the last time you thought about loving and romancing yourself? Here are some ideas. Spend time thinking about what love looks like for you. If this is difficult, think about past, present,…
Read MoreStepping into 2020, Jasmine Gold
Over the last month, I have started regularly walking about 30-40 minutes several days a week. For me, walking is much more than physical exercise. When I walk, my mind can relax. When I’m relaxed and not focused on doing, ideas come to me. At the same time, it’s also important for me not to…
Read MorePriorities, Jasmine Gold
A few weeks ago I found out that a friend of mine, Robert Labensart, had passed away in July. It was a startling reminder to live life fully. We never know what is going to happen in our lives. The unexpected can occur at any time. He had a fast moving cancer – something I…
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