Breathe Healing

30/03/2026

The act of singing is one of the easiest ways of raising the vibration of your body as you harmonize with the universe.
Singing is an act of vibration. It takes music from the realm of the unformed — whether that is in your mind or from that magical space of inspiration — and moves it from within to without. From the first breath, singing moves the energy in a circular way inside your body. As the breath fills your lungs, it brushes against the second and third chakras — the centers of creation and honoring self and others. Instead of merely exhaling, singing pushes the air past the fourth and fifth chakras where heart chakra and the center of will and intention reside, engaging both the heart and mind. Sound vibrations from vocal chords resonate in the sinus cavities, filling the head with motion and sound while the brain lights up with the processing of the mathematics of music. This marriage of activities brings the third eye into play and opens the door for inspiration from the crown chakra before sending the sound out into the world.

Once the vibration begins, it is sustained with each note, moving throughout your body and the space around you. This can help you to harmonize your frequency with the world and with the divine. The use of the voice can bring about catharsis, a cleansing from the expression of emotion, which is why we feel better after singing certain types of songs. All of this occurs even if we are not conscious of what we are singing, but when we really connect with an intention, the power of the voice and music together are powerful tools in creation.

Even if you are not a singer by nature or talent, you are not left out. If you have a voice, it is your birthright to celebrate life with song. It doesn’t matter if you don’t feel you have a nice voice. Chanting or humming, singing solo or with others, your voice is yours to enjoy. Whether you sing along to the radio or use vocalization as part of your meditation time, singing and harmonizing are healing activities that bring your body’s vibrations into alignment with the universe.
(DailyOM)

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02/03/2026

Our bodies were made to move and flow, and within our movement, we find a deeper connection to our bodies and the Earth.
As children, most of us were encouraged to dance on a regular basis, freely and openly, in whatever way felt best. A few of us may have retained our ability to engage in dancing without being self-conscious, but by the time we reach adulthood, many of us have stopped dancing altogether. We may have hang-ups about our bodies, or we may fear being judged. Then again, we may simply have fallen out of the habit for so long that we don’t even realize we never dance anymore. Whatever the case, there’s no time like the present to rediscover the healing pleasure of moving your body to music — alone, as part of a couple, or in a group. Opportunities to dance abound, once you start looking for them.

If you haven’t danced in a long time and feel too self-conscious to start in a public situation, find some time when you are alone to reintroduce yourself to the joy of listening and responding to music with your body. Turn the lights down low, and remember that it’s much more fun when you’re not thinking about what you look like. It won’t take long before your body remembers how much it loves to move. Let the music into your soul; feel the vibrations healing your body. Treat the time like a meditation session in which you agree to allow yourself to fully inhabit your amazing body.

If you feel awkward, know that every culture since time immemorial has celebrated life and the body with dance. All people carry the memory of dance in their blood and bones. In other words, you were born to do this. It is in you already; all you have to do is start moving. If you prefer more interaction, take a class one night a week. In most cities, you can find everything from modern dance to African dance to ballroom and salsa. Whatever you choose, you won’t regret choosing to rediscover your birthright — the healing, joyful thrill of dancing.(DailyOM)

06/02/2026

Hurtful confrontations often leave us feeling drained and confused. When someone attacks us emotionally, we may ask ourselves what we could have done to compel them to behave or speak that way toward us. It’s important to remember that there are no real targets in an emotional attack. Usually it’s just a way for the attacker to redirect their uncomfortable feelings away from themselves. When people are overcome by strong emotions, like hurt or anguish, they may see themselves as victims and lash out at others as a means of protection or to make themselves feel better. You may be able to shield yourself from an emotional attack by not taking the behaviour personally. First, however, it is good to cultivate a state of detachment that can provide you with some protection from the person who is attacking you. This will allow you to feel compassion for this person and remember that their behaviour isn’t as much about you as it is about their need to vent their emotions.

If you have difficulty remaining unaffected by someone’s behaviour, take a moment to breathe deeply and remind yourself that you didn’t do anything wrong. You aren’t responsible for people’s feelings. If you can see that this person is indirectly expressing a need to you — whether they are reaching out for help or wanting to be heard — you may be able to diffuse the attack by getting them to talk about what is really bothering them.

You cannot control other people’s emotions, but you can control your own. If you sense yourself responding to their negativity, try not to let yourself. Keep your heart open to them, and they may let go of their defensiveness and yield to your compassion and openness.(DailyOM)

29/01/2026

Letting go of someone:
Just as a good relationship can have a positive impact on your life, stressful, draining, or imbalanced relationships can have negative effects on your health and well-being. It’s common to maintain a relationship because we feel the other person needs us or we believe that they will eventually change. We also may be afraid of hurting the other person or feel insecure in our ability to find new relationships. But knowing when to end a relationship and acknowledging that the pain will pass can often prevent greater pain and feelings of loss in the long run.

If you’re in a relationship that isn’t satisfying or one that has become unhealthy for you, rather than spending energy attempting to fix the problem or complaining, ask yourself what you really want from the relationship. Consider whether the other person truly considers your feelings or if they are willing to change their behavior. Ask yourself if you’ve often thought about ending the relationship or if you feel your bonds have atrophied. While every relationship has ups and downs, when there are more downs than ups or the two of you are bringing out the worst in each other, it may be time to sever the connection. Be honest with yourself and your answers, even if the truth is painful.

Relationships thrive on honesty, communication, mutual caring, and time spent together. When one or more of these elements is missing, the relationship, no matter how passionate, may not be worth it. It’s far better to end a relationship that doesn’t feel right than to hold on to it and languish in feelings of anger or resentment. Moving on without struggle, on the other hand, can be the door that leads you to a more nurturing relationship in the future.(Daily OM)

21/01/2026

I came across this beautiful piece of writing. It said everything I wanted to say. I felt the need to dedicate it to my family: daughters, sisters, brothers, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. I was fortunate to grow up with beautiful souls around me 🙏❤️:

You are beautiful!

No need to find yourself
You really are not lost
You are not lost somewhere
You are just who you are

You just went your path
And you have experienced everything
That's what makes you
It makes you and sometimes it broke you

But you're still you
You have learned
You have survived
You fell sometimes, but you got back up too

You are beautiful
Just the way you are
Nothing has to change
You are a project in the making

There is only one like you
A unique human being among all other human beings
You have your own place here on earth
Everything has a purpose, nothing happens for a reason

See the value of yourself
Reinvent your own light
Remember who you are beneath all those layers
Feel your own love

You are beautiful
Powerful
Nice
You are love

Embrace yourself
In all that you are
Also the less beautiful sides
It makes you YOU

And you are beautiful!

Love,
Ineke Akkerman ©

10/01/2026

After a full day out in the world, stories, words, images, and songs from any number of sources continue to play in our heads. Even as we lie in bed in the quiet dark, our minds keep processing all the input from our day. This can leave us feeling unsettled and harassed. It also makes it difficult to take in any new information or inspiration. Like a cluttered house that needs to be cleared if it is to have room for movement and new life, our minds need clearing if they are to be open to new information, ideas, and inspiration.

Too often, the activities we choose to help us relax only add to the clutter. Watching television, seeing a movie, reading a book, or talking to a friend all involve taking in more information. In order to really clear our minds, we need a break from mental stimulation. Activities like yoga, dancing, or taking a long walk help draw our attention to our bodies, slowing our mental activity enough that our minds begin to settle. Deep breathing is an even simpler way to bring attention away from our mental activities. Once we are mentally relaxed, we can start the process of clearing our minds. Most of us instinctively know what allows our minds to relax and release any unnecessary clutter. It may be meditation or time spent staring at the stars. Whatever it is, these exercises feel like a cool, cleansing bath for the brain and leave our minds feeling clear and open.

Setting aside time to clear our minds once a day creates a ritual that becomes second nature over time. Our minds will begin to settle with less effort the more we practice. Ultimately, the practice of clearing our minds allows us to be increasingly more open so that we can perceive the world as the fresh offering it is — free of yesterday’s mental clutter. (DailyOM)

28/12/2025

🍀 Today, we don’t have any material gift to offer you. But there is one gift we’d like to share—something most of us have never received, something precious. It’s a key.

This key can unlock peace, love, kindness, compassion, and happiness. And here’s something beautiful: these things have been with you the whole time, waiting quietly inside.

We’ve just locked them up in a box somewhere. We kept them safe and then, in the busyness of life, in all the rushing and striving, we forgot about them. No one rang the bell to remind us they were there. So tonight, we’re offering you this key with open hearts. We’re here to gently remind you: Hey. Hello, dear friends. The box is right there.

💫 You have peace inside of you. You have happiness and compassion and love and kindness—right there, inside your heart, always with you. All we need to do is get that key and unlock it. Let peace be free. Let loving-kindness and compassion flow like a gentle river. Let happiness be with us, warming us from within.

✨ So how do we do that? Through mindfulness. When we’re mindful, when we’re truly present with ourselves and with life, peace becomes possible. Happiness becomes real and lasting.

Think about it—even now, there are gifts and presents that bring us joy, aren’t there? But that happiness often feels temporary, like holding water in our hands. We’re happy in this moment, our hearts full, and later something shifts and the feeling fades. It comes and goes so quickly. We find ourselves chasing that fleeting happiness—reaching, always reaching—for the kind we cannot quite hold onto. It’s impermanent, always changing, like clouds passing through the sky.

But real, lasting happiness and peace—the kind that stays with us through storms and sunshine—come from mindfulness.

🌟 The key is mindfulness. The box is inside your heart. Peace, love, kindness, compassion, happiness—they’re all already there, waiting patiently for you to remember them. All we need to do is unlock them and let them shine.

May you and all beings be happy and at peace. 🙏

21/12/2025

I came across this wonderful story of monks on a live peace walk across the USA🙏💕🥰
I hope it brings you a few smiles too 💕
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ag75HRTF6/?mibextid=wwXIfr

11/12/2025

Long before Christmas, long before calendars mapped the year into neat months and weeks, people across Northern Europe marked the turning of the year with Yule, the festival of the midwinter sun. It was a time when the nights were longest, the earth deepest in sleep, and the promise of returning light shimmered just beyond the horizon.

Yule was not a single day but a season—a sacred pause. Fires were lit, evergreen boughs were hung, and feasts were shared, honoring the sun’s slow return and the cycles of life and death that governed the land. It was a time of reflection, protection, and renewal, when households cleared out old energies and called blessings into their homes for the coming year.

The ancient Norse and Germanic peoples celebrated with ritual and revelry. In some tales, Odin himself rode across the skies during Yule, leading the Wild Hunt, a procession of spirits and ancestors that reminded people of the thin veil between worlds. In Celtic and Druidic traditions, Yule honored the rebirth of the sun, with symbols of light—candles, torches, and golden fruits—offered to guide the returning warmth.

Evergreen trees, now so entwined with modern winter celebrations, were originally symbols of eternal life, standing green against the decay of winter. Holly, ivy, mistletoe—plants that survive frost—were hung in homes to invite protection and resilience. Feasting, storytelling, and song filled the long nights, binding communities together against the darkness.

In modern practice, Yule invites us to pause, reflect, and honor the rhythms of nature rather than the calendar alone. It is a time to light candles, decorate with symbols of endurance and abundance, and mark the turning of the sun with small rituals of gratitude, intention, and connection.

Reflection Questions for Yule:
~What are you ready to release as the year turns?
~Where can you invite light, warmth, or growth into your life during the longest nights?
~Which traditions—old or new—help you feel connected to the cycles of the year?

Yule reminds us that even in darkness, light is returning. The season is a time between endings and beginnings, a pause to honor the past, and a call to step into the year ahead with awareness, intention, and reverence.