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Reiki, Science, and the Quiet Power We’ve Barely Begun to Understand
I’ve been fascinated by the mysterious for as long as I can remember. As a child, I was drawn to anything that felt a little magical, a little unseen — the occult, the supernatural, the questions science couldn’t yet answer. So when I first learned about Reiki, I was instantly…
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Running on Empty: The Reality of Being a Tired Parent
Does it feel like you’re running on fumes? Being a parent often means prioritizing your children’s needs. This relentless focus can lead to neglecting your own well-being, resulting in parental burnout. It’s a state of utter exhaustion where you feel emotionally spent. As the mom of a two and half…
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From the Mat to Your Life: What does it mean to have a yoga mindset? (In brief!)
I was editing my website, adding the tagline, “Find Your Inner Light: Life Coaching, Personal Growth with a Yoga Mindset.” As I typed it out, it immediately reminded me of a question that I’ve heard many times, “What does it mean to have a “yoga mindset.” Sometimes I forget that…
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Rage & Pace
This morning, someone questioned the value of a life coach, saying they were already self-coaching through reading and constant adjustments. I hear them – that was me years ago! But now I understand the power of a coach: speed. Imagine a personal development struggle you’ve had for years. What if…
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Perfectionism
As I’m packing for my trip, I can feel my anxiety increasing slowly, but steadily. My mom forgot to pack up my son’s swim trunks from when he stayed at her house and now I don’t have a spare pair for him for our trip. Anxiety demons are approaching! Now,…
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The New Authenticity
Forget “reality shows” and shallow self-exposure. True authenticity isn’t just about being “real” or exposing your vulnerabilities. It’s about something deeper, a state of being. Imagine yourself heart open, fully present. No masks, no performances, just genuine connection with yourself and others. This vulnerability isn’t about proving worth; it’s about…
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Why is it SO hard to Get Back into Yoga?
I regularly run into previous students that tell me that they want to get back into yoga, but things make it too hard. Some of them have no idea why they are struggling to get back in. Honestly, I understand. I have gone through it myself. There are many reasons…
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Can’t Make More Money than Papa
Did you know that many people struggle with the idea of rising above their parent’s socioeconomic status? For some people, it’s out of respect for their parents. For others, they simply don’t know how. Those who raised you and taught you everything they could, did exactly that…which also means they…
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Mindfulness and Centering Before Prayer
Prayer is personal. I have known many people who do not pray and the very word makes them uncomfortable. Some of those people are very spiritual, still. They just have a different way of communicating. I use the word “prayer” for communication to the Divine, but it can take on…
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Must Be Nice to Be You
“I wish my parents bought me a new car.” “It must be nice for your parents to buy your toilet paper and everything for your apartment.” “It must be nice to have your rent paid for by your parents.” “No wonder they are doing so much better than me. “…
DeAnna King, Certified Life Coach, Reiki Master & Yoga Teacher, ERYT-500, YACEP 