August Inbox Inspiration
Keeping you informed, encouraged, & inspired.

Ah August! The month of sunshine, stargazing, and lion energy. The time of year to soak in the last lazy days and late nights of summer. When I think of August I think of s'mores around a camp fire, fresh lemonade at a family BBQ, and watching the sun set from a pontoon boat out on the lake. I love feeling the shock on my steaming hot skin as it plunges into an ice cold swimming pool--so invigorating! It's in moments like these that I fully appreciate being alive. What are you enjoying this August? For those of you struggling to see the beauty and magic in the world right now, I offer hope, optimism, and encouragement. For even if it's unclear to you in this moment, life is unfolding exactly as it should. The universe is bursting with love for you and only wants the very best for you. If this feels difficult to believe, I offer patience and trust. Who can you reach out to for support? What tools do you have to get through this time? You are not alone. You are loved.With gratitude, Kristen
New & Notable
Boost of Confidence Energy Spray This fresh smelling spray was meticulously created with the intention of opening your Solar Plexus Chakra and boosting your self-esteem and self-worth. Scented with lemon, bergamot, and petitgrain, this energy spray is recommended to ease suffering from low self confidence, helplessness, apathy, low self esteem, procrastination, poor self-image, lack of willpower, and excessive need for control. Each 4 oz. fine mist spray bottle is lovingly filled with an original blend of the highest quality therapeutic grade pure essential oils, witch hazel, and purified water (no stinky, fake, heavy perfume scents here!) To use, gently shake the bottle, then mist your skin and/or your environment, take a long, slow deep breath and feel the healing begin. BUY August Full Moon Women's Circle Join me and other like minded souls on Monday, August 23rd from 7:00-9:00 PM This event is evolving! The Full Moon Ceremony is now called the Full Moon Women's Circle. After our first few gatherings, it's become clear that our 'ceremonies' are less about the moon and more about coming together as women to feel heard, empowered, and supported. Monthly topics will be free-flowing and the level of participation is up to each individual. You may share as much or as little as you're comfortable with. For consistency, we will continue to meet on the date of each full moon, with tea and sweets provided. We'll gather around the fire and cultivate a sacred community with:
A brief grounding meditation
Oracle cards for inspiration
Reflecting on the past month and pondering personal goals for the upcoming month
Sharing, listening, and witnessing each other
Book More. Save More.
Save over $300 a month when you book weekly Reiki sessions! While weekly Reiki is not necessary for everyone, if you're struggling, suffering, or feeling particularly stuck right now, weekly sessions may offer the supportive guidance and healing you need. Weekly Reiki can be especially beneficial for:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Life direction and purpose
Insomnia
Improving focus
Quieting an overactive mind
Chronic aches and pains
Please email kp@paloaltoreiki.com to discuss frequency of sessions and/or book weekly sessions. Weekly session cannot be booked online at the discounted rate at this time. *Please note: 90 minute Reiki Energy Healing, single session price: $188 each. 60 minute Reiki Energy Healing, weekly session price: $111 each. To receive the discounted rate, four or more sessions must be booked for the same month and paid in advance. You'll be sent an invoice for the full amount, due prior to your appointments. CONTACT
DID YOU KNOW?
Reiki Clears the Mind & Improves Focus Reiki reminds us to be in the present moment. The positive energy transfer allows the mind to focus on current events, not hold onto past mistakes, or fret about the future. This helps promote calm and positive reactions to situations, people, and circumstances in all areas of life. Relax―Release―Restore with Reiki Reiki is an ancient Japanese energy healing technique for pain relief and stress reduction that promotes the body's natural ability to heal itself. It is a gentle, no-touch practice that treats the whole person, including the mind, body, and spirit. Reiki is beneficial for any person, at any age, for any reason.
Nourishing My Soul This Month
What I'm Reading
We Were Never Here: A Novel
This Is How It Always Is: A Novel
Beach Read: A Novel
High Achiever: The Incredible True Story of One Addict's Double Life
What I'm Shuffling
Sacred Mothers & Goddesses Oracle Cards
What I'm Up To
Sunday, August 8: New Moon Magic meditation and movement with Denise Elizabeth Byron
Wednesday, Aug 11th: My kids' first day of school. Hard to believe summer is over!
Monday, August 23rd: Full Moon Women's Circle. Spaces are limited to 10 women, so register online today.
Watched the documentary The Wisdom of Trauma by Dr. Gabor Maté
In Your Own Words "I had no idea what Reiki was until I had my first energy session with Kristen. What I learned about myself is helping me expand my boundaries and I now feel a renewed self-confidence and purpose for my life. Kristen has a way of making you feel comfortable the moment you meet her and the experience was simply amazing. Thank you, Kristen for your commitment to excellence in your practice." ~Christina H., Palo Alto, CA
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I am confidently and personally recommending this monthly class called Sensuous Awakening™ to anyone who is interested in an embodiment practice. Class meets on Zoom the third Tuesday of every month from 9:00 to 9:50 AM Pacific. More about the class: Relax and be guided through gentle touch and movement. This is your time to fill yourself up and love yourself up...a time to restore...This class is designed to help you feel:
Empowered and energized
Grounded in your body
Inspired to be true to who you are
Connected to your true self
Alive with a sensuous awareness
To RSVP please email Chani Jacobson at: heartcoach@chanijacobson.com Chani Jacobson has been teaching Sensuous Awakening since 2019. She is a certified Sensuous Wisdom™ embodiment coach and teacher with nearly 2 decades of experience leading, teaching, coaching, and guiding through somatic practices.