When I was a little girl, my parents got divorced. I was 6, my brother 9, my little sister just 5. We went to stay with my dad’s parents so he could continue on his job on the railroad. My grandfather was retired and had been in the navy. My grandmother was a rough and tough sort of woman that had been married five times, rodeo trick rider, sharecropper, all-around tough cookie. I share this with you because I had no pause, my family had no pause. The next steps my family took could have been changed or at the least given a pause, we as a family could see the purpose in our actions. When I was 9, I ran away from home. They called my mom (which I had been told was dead) and she flew to see me face to face to tell me, her daughter, she could not take me back to live with her. She got on a plane the next morning.
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self love,
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
spirituality,
SWIHA,
Mindfulness,
Self-care,
Guided meditation,
Essential Oils,
Meditation,
Mind,
yoga,
Breath,
Spiritual,
mind-body wellness practitioner,
Boundaries,
Sacred Space,
Holistic Education,
Mindful Practices,
Calmness,
Pause,
meditate,
breathing
Its 11:11 make a wish! Do you ever catch yourself looking at a clock, a license plate, or receipts and seeing consecutive numbers like 222, 333, or even 555? Ever wonder what it meant that you see these numbers so often? Well, Angel numbers are recurring sequences of numbers that have spiritual significance. The line between our physical world and the spiritual world isn’t as resolute as one may think. Angels and guides often communicate with Angel numbers or various “signs” that hold deep spiritual significance. Think of them as a gentle and loving invitation to build trust in your own spirituality. And when you pay close enough attention, you may begin to notice these patterns show up more often as you become more attune with receiving messages from the universe.
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
spirituality,
SWIHA,
Mindfulness,
Intuition,
Meditation,
Mindful,
Symbolism,
Spiritual Awakening,
Holistic Education,
Mindful Practices,
Angels and Guides,
Signs,
Angel Numbers,
Symbols,
Messages
A Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912) named Nan-in welcomed a university professor who came to learn about Zen. The Japanese master began to serve tea. Nan-in poured the professor’s cup full, and then some. As the professor watched the teacup flow, he eventually could no longer restrain himself and blurted out “It is overfull. No more will go in!” Nan-in then replied, “like this cup, you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?”
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
western herbalism,
Holistic Nutrition,
Whole Foods,
Mindfulness,
Nutrition,
habits,
spiritual studies,
Mindful,
Dairy-Free,
Holidays,
Raw Foods,
Herbal Medicine,
herbal teas,
Holistic Education,
herbal remedies,
natures herbs,
Mindful Practices
With intuition, some refer to it as a gut feeling, instinct, foresight or just a certain knowing that they have within themselves. Regardless, everyone is born with intuition. It can be really easy, and more common than you may realize for people to not trust their intuition or themselves. Especially at the beginning of a spiritual journey or life transition, it can become difficult not to compare how ‘profound’ your experience is to the person next to you.
How do you even become more attuned to your intuition? What does that inner knowing feel like to you? How come I experience intuition differently from the person next to me? All of these questions can be answered by learning what your strongest Intuition skill (or Clair) is. The four Clairs are: Clairvoyance, Clairsentience, Clairaudience, and Claircognizance.
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
spirituality,
holistic entrepreneur,
Mind Body Wellness,
spiritual Studies,
SWIHA,
Angels,
Intuition,
Intuitive Guide,
intuitive guidance,
Sacred Space,
Holistic Education,
Holistic Modalities,
Guides,
Intuitive Messenger,
Claircognizance,
Clairsentience,
Intuition Test,
Clairvoyance,
Claireaudience
If you are unfamiliar with Astro-terminology, Mercury in Retrograde, or more commonly known as Mercury Retrograde, is when the planet Mercury seems to be moving backward - from west to east. The areas of life that Mercury tends to rule are disrupted and can affect each of us differently. Mercury is the planet that rules communication, travel, and technology, and when in retrograde - life can seem a bit out of control. Mercury Retrograde is a time for channeling energy inward, reflecting, re-assessing, and rethinking our lives. We’ve already survived two retrogrades in the year 2021, and now- we are right in the middle of one! This final retrograde of 2021 started on September 27 and is lasting through October 18. Here’s what you need to do to make it through the rest of retrograde with ease, based on your zodiac sign (according to AstroTwins from Mindbodygreen).
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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
spirituality,
holistic entrepreneur,
Mind Body Wellness,
SWIHA,
entrepreneur,
Angels,
Intuition,
spiritual studies,
astrology,
Intuitive Guide,
mercury retrograde,
mercury,
Relationships,
Sacred Space,
Holistic Education,
Zodiac,
Holistic Modalities,
communication,
retrograde,
travel,
Guides,
Intuitive Messenger,
zodiac signs,
rituals,
technology
We've all been there. We want to eat healthier, so we do a quick Google search to get some tips and suddenly become overwhelmed by the amount of data returned. Results range from diets promising quick and easy results - low carb, low fat, high fat, carnivore, keto, plant-based - to food subscriptions to buy, ads for nutritional and fitness services, and a few websites promising to unlock the secrets to healthy eating but leave you with very little and often conflicting information. It's frustrating, often resulting in giving up and continuing old habits or taking advice from a friend of a friend who happens to know all about the latest diet craze; you hop on board excited about the promised results. Disappointment settles in quickly. Why isn't the diet working?
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Holistic Nutrition,
SWIHA,
Nutrition,
Farmers Market,
Holistic wellness,
SOUL Food,
SAD diet,
Diet,
Gluten-free,
Food Allergies,
Holistic Education,
Standard American Diet,
Self-Healing,
continuing education,
Holistic Modalities,
Wellness Practitioner
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” - Eckhart Tolle
Starting your day in a positive mood, energized, and ready to take on the world could be a normal morning for you if you start your daily routine with a gratitude journal. Overthinking is a common enemy for many, constantly replaying scenarios that have not even happened yet. Or comparing yourself to others and constantly wanting what you don’t have can take a heavy toll on your mental health. On a subconscious level, journaling helps counteract our Negativity bias.
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Topics:
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts,
Gratitude,
SWIHA,
journaling,
entrepreneur,
Intuition,
Meditation,
Self-Esteem,
habits,
intuitive guidance,
Holistic Education,
Stress Reduction,
Self-Healing,
continuing education,
Positivity,
Negative Bias,
Better Sleep,
Increased Happiness,
Gratitude Journal,
Holistic Modalities
“Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.” - N.R. Walker
When Michelle Runnion, Great Graduate of the Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner Program, decided to overcome her fears and tribulations, her healing journey truly began and the spark of passion for healing others ignited. Michelle asserts, “I have struggled with anxiety and agoraphobia for the majority of my life. When I decided that I wanted to heal myself so that I have a better life and heal others is when I felt reborn. I have pushed myself to do things that once were too scary to do. In the process, I realized that I am a Light Warrior. The two choices were to get sucked in by the darkness or to live through love and light. Here I am, shining bright and ready to share my love for my passions with others.”
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Topics:
Life Coaching,
holistic entrepreneur,
SWIHA,
entrepreneur,
Intuition,
Meditation,
Reiki,
Hypnotherapy,
Guide,
Intuitive Guide,
integrative healing arts practitioner,
intuitive guidance,
IHAP,
Holistic Education,
Self-Healing,
continuing education,
Reiki Healing,
EFT Tapping,
Light Warrior
“Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day-in, day-out. And working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” - Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth
Great Graduate Jessica Loupe graduated from SWIHA’s Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner Program with an emphasis in Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching. Jessica asserts, “I could not be happier that I decided to take these courses through the IHAP program! I am so grateful to have joined SWIHA. I would not be where I am today if it were not for this school. SWIHA has made me realize that my dreams can be turned into goals, and my goals turned into reality. My future goal is to create a holistic retreat center, where anyone can go to easily get any holistic service available. I give myself 5-7 years to make this a reality, follow me on my journey!”
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Topics:
Life Coaching,
holistic entrepreneur,
SWIHA,
entrepreneur,
Intuition,
Reiki,
Hypnotherapy,
Guide,
intuitve guide,
integrative healing arts practitioner,
intuitive guidance,
Holistic Education,
Self-Healing,
continuing education,
Reiki Healing,
GRIT,
Tenacity
Welcome to Social Media 101! Where we will dive into Social Media Marketing and how to do it right for your holistic business needs. Social media marketing is a value-creating process. It involves identifying opportunities for leveraging social interactivity among consumers in social media environments with fast-paced flows of information.
Social media is ever-changing and changing fast! You have to keep up in order to reap all the benefits it offers. There are many advantages and disadvantages to social media in marketing, so read more to become a social media disrupter in your industry!
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Topics:
holistic entrepreneur,
holistic business,
Success,
social media,
Authenticity,
Holistic Education,
Marketing,
Our Success Center,
Marketing tips,
Strategies,
Social Platforms,
Tools,
Social Media Tools,
Feeds,
social media marketing,
Social Media Strategies,
Content Creation,
Trends
