ROBIN ROSENSTIEL, HOLISTIC LIFE & BUSINESS STRATEGIST
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FINDING JOY IN THE JOURNEY

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Your weekly dose of inspiration, practical tools, and honest reflections for living a bold, moxie-filled life. 

Tapping Into Your Own Inner Magic

10/30/2022

 
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​The world is feeling rather dark and gloomy these days.  Between the political ads, doom and gloom news, countless attacks on innocent people, and our personal freedoms and democracy potentially at risk, 

I'm feeling like the joy and spontaneity are being drained from me!

And then the spiral of self-doubt kicks in.  Thoughts run through my mind like a run-away train.  Thoughts of...What am I doing?  Why am I even doing this?  No one will want this!  No one will understand!  I start feeling like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place and see no way out.  My life feels stagnate.

I'm torn between living an ordinary life and an extraordinary life. 

With all of the feelings of anxiety and overwhelm running through my brain, I decide to sit down and start flipping through TV and Movie options - as a simple technique to look for some inspiration.

And then it popped onto the screen...Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

I had watched the movie several years ago and always loved the magical suitcase that contained a magical world.  Once I saw that magical suitcase, I wanted one.  Funny thing, I already had one, I just never realized it at the time.  It took me about 1 year of working with my abilities and gifts via Shamanic Reiki to bring the magic suitcase to life.   

Reconnecting to my own inner magic shifted
my boring stagnate days into a 
joyfully spontaneous days.

 
Are you ready to discover a little of your own inner magic? 
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Watch/listen to my video below where I talk about my magic suitcase and then take you on a shamanic journey to discover a piece of your own inner magic that is ready to be explored.

If you like the video and are ready to work with your own abilities and gifts via Shamanic Reiki, I have a few places left.  The workshop starts November 5th.  Details below.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER

The Shadow Side of Plants

10/23/2022

 
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Recently a video popped up in my YouTube feed. 

The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden

I was fascinated by it, so I decided to google Poison Garden design and the most fascinating book title appeared...  

Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants
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I knew some every day plants are considered by definition poisonous (a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism_, however, I didn't realize that the list is so long.  So, I decided to I walk through my backyard and see what plants have a shadow side:
  • Asparagus (the berries of the mature plant are poisonous)
  • Rhubarb (the leaves are poisonous),
  • Tomato (the leaves and stems are poisonous), and
  • Jimson Weed (the entire plant)

I was surprised that "Stinging Nettles" wasn't on the list. Anyone that is familiar with this plant, knows that it is notorious for stinging everyone that does not respect its boundaries.  A little secret for those who tend to get stung by Stinging Nettles - break the stem and put the milky liquid on the wound and it will stop the pain and itching immediately.  The Stinging Nettle plant contains its own cure.  I've grown this plant for years and I know my neighbors are annoyed by it (as they consider it a weed), but it is also one of the most nutritious plants around.  Not only is it a great companion plant to your vegetables (feeds them nitrogen, magnesium, and potassium), but you can dry the leaves and make yourself a tea that is packed pull of vitamins and minerals.   For this week's sound bath, I decided to share the beautiful music of my backyard Nettle patch (taped late summer).  I also have a taped Jimson Weed - which has inspired me to start driving around the area next spring and summer and locating poisonous plants so that I can create a Poison Garden Nature Essence album.  It's fascinating how stumbling across the Poison Garden is gently guiding me in a new direction.  

What have you stumbled across lately that excites you?
Is it guiding you in a new direction?


​​WEEKLY MINI-SOUND BATH


​MAGICAL THINGS TO CHECK OUT

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SHAMANIC REIKI - LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 COMBINED

​REGISTRATION IS OPEN!​

Shamanic Reiki 1 & 2 is an experiential workshop held on November 5th and December 3rd, 2022 in Kent Illinois.  This workshop is limited to 8 people.

This experiential workshop is about gathering tools to support you on your personal healing journey, your work with others, and with nature.  We will explore Reiki and Shamanism and how they work together.  We will discover how we can connect to the healing properties of nature and the elements (earth, air, water, fire, space).  We will learn shamanic tools and techniques that you can use every day, with yourself with your work with others and with nature. ​
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER

Everyday Animal Magic

10/15/2022

 
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In September I attended a Paint and Pour at the Freeport Art Musuem.  When I returned to the Kent Emporium, Merlin (the cat) wanted to go outside.  As I opened the south glass door, both Merlin and I stopped in our tracks.  A baby raccoon popped his head into the door and wanted to come in.  I quickly closed the door and suddenly there were 3 baby racoons on the deck beating their paws against the glass door.  If they could talk it would have been..."LET US IN...WE ARE CUTE KITTENS...HONEST!!!"  I texted my friend Nancy (who also attended the Paint and Pour) and told her...

There is a Raccoon Apocalypse at the Kent Emporium!
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Fast forward to last Sunday at breakfast.  I was sitting at the bar (on the first floor), sipping my latte and watching CBS Sunday Morning news when I suddenly heard a scratching sound underneath my feet as my feet rested on the enclosed wooden foot rail.  I slowly knocked over the Cow Doorstop with my foot and let the footrail endcap fall to the floor (red arrow in the picture).
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Before I move forward with the Sunday story - I'm sure you are wondering why there is a Cow Doorstop holding up a footrail endcap.  In January, I was on a business trip and when I returned home, Merlin was missing.  I found Merlin inside the wooden footrail at 1:30am in the morning, after I heard some noises coming from the first floor.  I heard Merlin meowing from inside he wooden footrail.  I didn't realize that the end cap was missing from the other end of the bar and for whatever reason, Merlin decided to crawl into the wooden footrail and proceeded to the other end (22.5 feet), where he got stuck and couldn't get out.  I ended up using a screwdriver at 1:30am in the morning to pry open the end cap in order for him to get out.  Since that incident, replacing the end caps has been on the to-do list, I just hadn't gotten around to it. So, in the meantime, I have placed a Cow Doorstop in front of the foot railing end cap to prevent the cats from crawling into the footrest.

MERLIN THE CAT
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Now back to Sunday morning at breakfast...where I heard a scratching sound underneath my feet as my feet rested on the enclosed wooden foot rail.  I slowly knocked over the Cow Doorstop with my foot and let the footrail endcap fall to the floor.  As I sipped my latte, I contemplated what would appear.  Would it be a raccoon?  A possum? A mouse?  I suddenly saw a shadow go towards the south glass door.  It slammed into the door, I screamed (like a girl), and this it started to fly....

Darn it Amelia (calico cat)!!!
You lost another sparrow in the Kent Emporium!!!
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​Of course, Amelia instantly reappeared when she heard the sound of flapping wings.  So, I opened up the doors and the windows to the first floor, locked Amelia on the 2nd floor, and after about 1 hour the bird figured out how to get out.

On Monday night, again Merlin wanted to go outside.  So, I opened the north door and both Merlin and I stopped in our tracks.  I slowly closed the door as there was a skunk sitting on the backstep eating cat food as Amelia watched.

Let's face it, the Kent Emporium is...  

Filled With Everyday Animal Magic!

​WEEKLY MINI-SOUND BATH



​MAGICAL THINGS TO CHECK OUT

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SHAMANIC REIKI - LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 COMBINED

​REGISTRATION IS OPEN!​

Shamanic Reiki 1 & 2 is an experiential workshop held on November 5th and December 3rd, 2022 in Kent Illinois.  This workshop is limited to 8 people.

This experiential workshop is about gathering tools to support you on your personal healing journey, your work with others, and with nature.  We will explore Reiki and Shamanism and how they work together.  We will discover how we can connect to the healing properties of nature and the elements (earth, air, water, fire, space).  We will learn shamanic tools and techniques that you can use every day, with yourself with your work with others and with nature. ​
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER

Rhythms Of Nature - Time of Turning Inward

10/9/2022

 
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This week there was the first frost.  In prep for the frost, I brought my plants (who were enjoying being nature) back into the house.  A signal that Mother Nature is starting to turn inward and preparing for the changing season.  And just like Mother Nature, I'm also starting to feel the shift in the rhythm of my days.   


In the coming season you have the opportunity to finally let go of old patterns, destructive habits, false stories, limiting beliefs.  Those things you’ve realizing no longer serve you, things you’re ready to shed and release.  Like the leaves of the autumn trees, you’re preparing to let go of all the things currently holding you back.  Now is the time to focus on:

RESTORE BALANCE:
Examine balance in your life.  Where do things currently feel out of balance?  Are there routines that were neglected over the summer?  What can you do to return balance to these parts of your life?


TURN INWARD.  FIND TIME FOR INTROSPECTION:
All energy is shifting inward this month.  Part of restoring balance to your life is shifting your focus to your inner world, after summer’s moths of outward-focused energy.  Set time aside for personal work and inner exploration – this is important self-care this season.


CULTIVATING GRATITUDE FOR YOUR SUMMER EXPERIENCES:
In summer your work is to soak in as much sun and summer adventuring as you can.  These experiences are fuel for the cold months ahead.  They’re here to teach you, to give you clarity.  Expressing gratitude for these experiences will help you learn and grow.


REFLECT ON WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED AND HOW YOU’VE GROWN:
All your summer experiences, even the negative ones, where here to help you learn, and stretch yourself, and grow.  Ask yourself:  what lessons did I learn over the summer?  How did I grow from my experiences?  What did I learn from my summer harvest?  This work helps you grow stronger and begin to recognize what you’re outgrown and need to release from your life.

​WEEKLY MINI-SOUND BATH


​MAGICAL THINGS TO CHECK OUT


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​SHAMANIC REIKI - LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 COMBINED

​REGISTRATION IS OPEN!​

Shamanic Reiki 1 & 2 is an experiential workshop held on November 5th and December 3rd, 2022 in Kent Illinois.  This workshop is limited to 8 people.

This experiential workshop is about gathering tools to support you on your personal healing journey, your work with others, and with nature.  We will explore Reiki and Shamanism and how they work together.  We will discover how we can connect to the healing properties of nature and the elements (earth, air, water, fire, space).  We will learn shamanic tools and techniques that you can use every day, with yourself with your work with others and with nature. 
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER

Hello October

10/2/2022

 
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Mother Nature is always teaching us to embrace change.  For me October is a month of transition from being very active outside to turning inward and preparing myself for the dark, cold months ahead.  With the change of the seasons, come the changes in my daily routine.  From daily morning yoga/meditation to choosing my favorite fall teas, to wearing my favorite fall sweatshirts, to watching the sunsets and so on, I like to make a list of my 5 current October daily practices (habits, rituals) to prepare me for this month of transition.

Here's a look at my current October practices:
  1. Morning yoga
  2. Going outside, beathing in the clean air, and welcoming the cool crisp October weather of the day
  3. Connecting to my magical To-Do List (video below)
  4. Sipping hot herbal tea that prepares me physically and mentally for the cooler weather (Mountain Rose Herbs)
  5. Watching the sun set nightly (as the October evening skies are beautiful)

What are your current October practices?

​WEEKLY MINI-SOUND BATH



​MAGICAL THINGS TO CHECK OUT


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​SHAMANIC REIKI - LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 COMBINED
​REGISTRATION IS OPEN!​

Shamanic Reiki 1 & 2 is an experiential workshop held on November 5th and December 3rd, 2022 in Kent Illinois.  This workshop is limited to 8 people.

This experiential workshop is about gathering tools to support you on your personal healing journey, your work with others, and with nature.  We will explore Reiki and Shamanism and how they work together.  We will discover how we can connect to the healing properties of nature and the elements (earth, air, water, fire, space).  We will learn shamanic tools and techniques that you can use every day, with yourself with your work with others and with nature. 
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER

    Robin Rosenstiel

    "Joy in the Journey" is your weekly dose of inspiration, practical tools, and honest reflections for living a bold, moxie-filled life. It’s about embracing every twist and turn on the path to creating a life on your own terms—celebrating the wins, learning from the challenges, and finding joy in the process of becoming your most authentic self

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