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...
by Portland Helmich | Jan 15, 2020 | Health and Wellness
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us make that celebratory toast to the New Year. Waking up on January 1st, we often resolve to make changes in our lives that we believe will bring us greater health, wealth, happiness, and peace of mind. We...