by Portland Helmich | Nov 21, 2020 | Health and Wellness
I consider myself fairly self-aware. I’m relatively in touch with my feelings and can put words to them. I have a good sense of my strengths and weaknesses. I know where I trip myself up. And yet, I’m never as aware of what’s really going on inside me, of what I...
by Portland Helmich | Jun 18, 2020 | Health and Wellness
At different points in my life when I’ve come to a crossroads, been embroiled in a taxing situation, or felt uncertain about my next steps, I’ve sought out metaphysical readings for guidance. I’ve turned to Tarot card readers, astrologers, numerologists, and readers...
by Portland Helmich | May 11, 2020 | Health and Wellness
These days, many of us are staying home far more than going out in light of COVID-19. The abundance of at-home time is a welcome respite for some. For others, it can be stressful—surrounded by family 24/7, tending to children whose schools are closed while also...
by Portland Helmich | Apr 2, 2020 | Health and Wellness
When it comes to large life questions, I’ve always been the type to seek input. In my 20s, I was trying to decide what professional path to take. I sought out a career counselor, but I went to an astrologer, too. In my 30s, I was considering a move. I visited a...
by Portland Helmich | Mar 19, 2020 | Health and Wellness
Mindfulness. The word may conjure up images of sitting on a meditation cushion for at least 30 minutes a day and night as you focus upon the rise and fall of your breath. That’s one way to practice mindfulness, certainly, but its applications are far broader. Kripalu...
