self healing

St. Francis of Assisi. The Favorite Spot in My Garden.

Posted by Barbara Techel

“We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.”
― St. Francis of Assisi

I’m always struck by the beauty of my gardens this time of year. Especially the section I love the most where a statue of St. Francis resides. I was looking out my window this morning and his energy pulled me outside to just be with him for a few moments. He is under my limelight hydrangea tree that is now heavy with blooms and looks as if they are bending in grace toward him. I was honored to join in what felt like a divine moment I was invited to.

St. Francis overlooks Gidget’s memorial marker that is just a few feet away. It is truly such a sacred spot. It always fills me with so much hope and love.

Perusing quotes from St. Francis when I read the one above it pulled at my heart. It feels so appropriate for the times we are in.

There are many of us, including myself, doing our best to hold the light in these dark times. I was reminded recently that the darker it gets just means the more light that is being shed on the darkness. The light can only shine brilliantly through when we face the darkness.

This is how we heal. How we come together and how we move forward together. I felt this so strongly being with St. Francis and this quote for a few moments this morning and why I wanted to pass this on to you. Much peace and love to each of you.

XO

Barb

                  

Video Book Excerpt Series: Animals, Oracles, Healing & Love

Posted by Barbara Techel

When I look into the eyes of an animal I don’t see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I see a soul. ~A.D. Williams

Today, May 11th marks the two-year anniversary of Gidget’s soul passing on to greater adventures.

As a tribute to Gidget, my desire to help others understand how animals are these incredible, noble beings of light guiding us, and along with my desire to continue to encourage and inspire others to walk their own healing journey, I’ve put together a series of videos with an excerpt from each chapter of my book, I’m Fine Just the Way I Am – Healing Emotional Pain through the Wisdom of Animals and Oracles.

The gift of this tiny dog with the heart of a Buddha walked ever-so-lovingly and patiently beside me on a self-healing pilgrimage during the time we were together. This continues to be one of my greatest treasures and stays with me as one of the most profound and positive impacts on my life.

Each day I’ll release a new video until the afterword conclusion has been reached (though disregard I’ve stated in the earlier videos I’d be releasing them weekly. A girl has a right to change her mind!)  🙂

You can follow along with the daily excerpt videos right here on my YouTube channel (by subscribing and clicking on the bell you’ll be automatically notified when a new video goes live).

Other social media areas I’ll be posting a link to the videos are:
Instagram
Facebook

We are never alone on our journeys though at times it can feel that way. So again, I hope the sharing of the healing journey Gidget and I walked, shared in these bite-size pieces will be of value and benefit and encourage anyone who needs these messages…

and that we may all begin to really know and trust that we are all fine just the way we are.

So without further ado click here or on the graphic to the preview kick-off to my book excerpt series:

XO

Barb