The Journal

The Transformative Power of Self Compassion
mental health, stress, self awareness, self care Deanna Astol mental health, stress, self awareness, self care Deanna Astol

The Transformative Power of Self Compassion

We live in a fast paced world, where demands seem endless and expectations high. Amidst the challenges, an overlooked yet incredibly powerful tool for mental well-being and cultivation of self love is self compassion. What is self compassion? It’s the practice of treating oneself with kindness, understanding and acceptance, especially in the face of difficulties or self perceived failures. While it may sound simple, it’s impact on mental health and over alll wellbeing is profound.

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A Healing Touch for Mental Wellness
Deanna Astol Deanna Astol

A Healing Touch for Mental Wellness

In today's fast-paced world, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Many of us grapple with stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges as we navigate our daily lives. This is not just do to life’s everyday obstacles but also old traumas we’ve yet to deal with. While there are various therapeutic approaches to addressing these issues, one holistic practice that is gaining recognition for its positive impact on mental health is Reiki.

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Salt Baths: The Benefits after Energy or Body Work
Deanna Astol Deanna Astol

Salt Baths: The Benefits after Energy or Body Work

Salt baths are known to offer a range of benefits after energy and body work. When I say body work I mean things like different massages. Energy work includes reiki, polarity, and craniosacral therapy. After having a Reiki session, or a massage your body is already in a state of deep relaxation. But why not take it one step further and indulge in a salt bath?

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Understanding Reiki Healing Reactions: What You Need to Know
Deanna Astol Deanna Astol

Understanding Reiki Healing Reactions: What You Need to Know

Reiki is a beautiful, gentle practice that aims to balance and restore the energy flow within our bodies, but like any other healing practice, it can trigger some reactions that might confuse or worry us if we are unaware of them. Reiki flows into us, releasing any stagnant energy that resides within. These reactions are called healing reactions and they are a natural and beneficial part of the healing process. These are signs that the process of healing and equilibrium has begun. Here are some common healing reactions that you might experience after a Reiki session:

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Discovering the Magic of Reiki: What is it and What are the Benefits?
Deanna Astol Deanna Astol

Discovering the Magic of Reiki: What is it and What are the Benefits?

As a reiki practitioner, I am asked this question quite often so I thought I would write about it in hopes to bring more awareness to what it is and what it’s benefits are. With that being said, Reiki is a form of alternative therapy that originated in Japan. It is a holistic healing technique that involves the transfer of energy from the practitioners hands to the body through gentle touch in a series of hand positions on the front and back of the body as well as the head.

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The Many Benefits of CBD: A Personal Experience
Deanna Astol Deanna Astol

The Many Benefits of CBD: A Personal Experience

Many people associate the cannabis plant with psychoactive effects and the feeling of being "high". However, there's another side to this plant that you may not be aware of CBD. CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of the many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, and it has been gaining popularity for its many potential medicinal benefits.

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