Simple, Sacred, True

04/02/2025

April 27th @ 11 am

“The Healingf Nature of Sound: Finding Harmony Through Vibration and Voice”

I am so excited to be invited to speak at The Fargo Moorhead Unitarian Universalist Church April 27th at 11 am. If you are curious inabout sound healing or want to enjoy a sound healing experience come join us!

Explore the ancient roots, cultural significance, and the profound ways sound and music promote well-being. Learn how different traditions have used sound as a tool for healing and how nature’s rhythms contribute to relaxation and balance. Experience a live demonstration featuring crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, and meditative storytelling.

Jennifer Moldenhauer is a sound energy practitioner. Raised in rural North Dakota, she grew up surrounded by the natural symphony of wind, coyote howls, and thunderstorms. Music was often spontaneous at family gatherings and home grown plays for special events and holidays are a favorite childhood memory. For her, using sound for relaxation, healing, and connection has always been second nature.

Workshop 12:30 pm

Following the service, dive deeper into the world of sound healing with an interactive workshop. Learn the more about how sound influences well-being and explore some of the ideas and practices that are a part of sound healing and energy work. Enjoy an opportunity to play the ocean drum, Koshi chimes, tuning forks and singing bowls. Whether you’re new to sound healing or looking to deepen your connection, this hands-on experience will leave you feeling inspired and renewed

03/23/2022

I found this app while looking for something to quiet the mind and refocus on gratitude or positive thoughts.

Imagine drifting calmly as a small orb of light gently attracting good energy to you. You can imagine the energy as what ever you need or desire more of in your life. Reassuring reminders gently pop up, reminding you to breathe, relax and be.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meditation-game/id1155712068

11/24/2021

Giving thanks for all you give, the world is brighter because of you!

09/22/2021

Wishing you balance and joy. Happy Fall Equinox!

08/21/2021

I love Traditional Medicinals Cup of Calm tea to take the edge off during a stressful day. I also enjoy growing, foraging for and using herbs for the health benefits, the conversation they tell us about our land health and for the colors and flavors they add to food and drink. Herbs are an easy and rewarding way to connect to the earth in everyday living. There is always something to learn and why not a podcast while working in the garden? Here’s an article about a few podcasts to check out

https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/articles/inspiration/herbal-podcasts-for-the-herb-nerd/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=earnedsocial&utm_campaign=fb_feed_ppjpodcastsherbnerd_aug2021_earned&fbclid=IwAR3Sw-ghMbMek3DIcRuuP5RGcx6zJKkuB53FGxhwTfgO23SzZo8Ff1EVux0

Interested in podcasts for nature lovers or natural health? Here’s a list of favorites from our herbalists and naturalists at Traditional Medicinals.

08/15/2021

Honor the need to rest or have down time. It can be hard to take a break. You might even feel a sense of urgency as if something is about to happen when you try. But this is just your mind getting off a merry go round. It takes a while for the world to stop spinning. It’s ok to take a nap, or go for a walk. It may take a leap of faith if it’s been a while or you’ve had a period of high octane push at work. If you need to schedule it just to feel in control of down time at first, that’s ok too. Have a happy, peaceful and healing day.

Truth from on Instagram. Let's get real, it's not "nothing." It's a whole lot of necessary something for your mind, body, and spirit. 💛

How are you spending today? Select a "something" from the list... or something else. 😉

07/25/2021

What affirmations do you use to drift back to sleep?

07/24/2021

I am ever thankful for the Kurdish family that taught me that purslane is welcome in the garden

Purslane grows wild in my garden. I let it grow as long it's not crowding anything out. It's completely edible and tasty as a green in salads. And it makes for super tasty and easy quick pickles.

Get the recipe here: https://homespunseasonalliving.com/pickled-purslane/

06/22/2021

When anxious, uncertain or feeling unworthy. remember your are beautiful. Use this meditation to breathe through the uncertainty, reconnect with who you are and become fearless!

https://www.3ho.org/kundalini-yoga/mantra/kundalini-meditation-excel-excel-fearless?fbclid=IwAR3QSo-uOnpWVPVStY99joZA7laSCr9y5GxLQAsnJ5QX-nKt1AQQTAd1LLI

Posture: Sit in Easy Pose, with a straight spine.Mudra: Hands are in Gyan Mudra (tips of the index finger and the thumb touching each other, forming a circle), wrists on the knees.Eyes: Look at the center of your chin, through closed eyes. Or, focus at the tip of your nose with your eyes 1/l0th open...

06/21/2021

May your life be filled with grace, bounty and ease. May the richness of the green world feed you, mind body and soul.

06/19/2021

Part of this year's journey is learning how to temporarily use a manual wheel chair while I gain more strength to use crutches.

I worry about core strength and miss hiking desperately. One of my favorite ways to quiet the mind and strengthen the body is kundalini yoga. If anyone ever feels the call to come up with ways to do yoga effectively for people who have limited mobility, please become a teacher. The world needs you.

One of the most common parts of warm up for yoga is the cat/cow. I found this video that gives a suggestion for an alternate form from a wheelchair or chair. It felt pretty good, so I'm sharing.

Disclaimer: please consult with your doctor prior to starting any exercise.

https://youtu.be/HJs4fN-3WoA

You can modify almost any Yoga posture with a chair. Cat and Cow are commonly practiced on a mat while on your hands and knees and starting from Table pose (...

06/19/2021

Good Morning,

It has been some time since I've regularly posted. I'm hoping over the next few weeks and months to start regular posts again and by fall have some services available through my business.

The last year and a half called many of us to focus on family first and engage in self care and self awareness. So much has happened and we are still reshaping ourselves and making sense of the events that have taken place.

I chose to suspend Tuning fork Reiki and in person services during COVID in part because information was difficult to understand, I did not want to inadvertently spread infection and I did not have the energy to be fully present for people who needed energy work. My primary employment needed new skills, new ways of doing things and it was exhausting.

This summer I had hoped to start services but was in a accident while hiking which resulted in multiple fractures in my dominant ankle and some minor injuries. Again I find myself needing to take time to heal within before helping others.

It has been quite the journey. Like all journeys, start with one step forward, set your mind's eye to a bright destination and move forward with conviction to meet the road ahead with an open heart and intent to nurture joy and love as you go.