Kristen Simonds
Kristen Simonds
@dandeliondoorways@dandeliondoorways.com

Host of the Dandelion Doorways Podcast: focusing on mindful living, exploring practices such as meditation and Reiki, and how simple shifts in perspective can allow us to experience a deeper connection and more blissful life.

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  • The Wisdom Of Just For Today

    Most people familiar with Reiki have heard the principles of Reiki a time or two. Or you may have come across them at your local yoga studio as a gentle reminder to practice mindfulness. If you have not heard of the Reiki Principles, you are in for a treat, dear reader, as we explore the…

  • Only The Breath Remains: A Journey Into Unfolding Awareness

    Beyond striving and identity, there is a quiet space where presence blooms. This piece invites you to explore mindfulness, not as a goal, but as a gentle return to the breath, to the moment, to the infinite essence that has always been yours. The Intellect Knows First, But The Heart Must Follow Mindfulness begins as…

  • Threads of Memory, Threads of Grace

    Where nothing is done, yet nothing is undone. Pause. Everything has been on pause, a hiatus to focus on more pressing matters at the present moment. I’m tired and rundown, but at the same time, I’m filled with energy to move forward, propelled by an unknown force to continue even in the most stressful moments.…

  • 7 Practices to Make Life Feel Sacred

    I’ve been reflecting deeply on the sacredness of life lately and how this profound concept permeates a myriad of experiences, both joyous and challenging. It has the remarkable power to elevate our awareness to something deeper and more meaningful, inviting us to appreciate the beauty in the mundane and the lessons hidden within adversity. As…

  • Protected: Reiki Review: Master Teacher Preparations

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  • Protected: Effective Teaching Strategies for Reiki Master Teachers

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  • Embracing Aging: Finding Strength in Change

    Coping with aging and death seems to be highly challenging in our culture. People constantly seek ways to keep their appearance youthful, trying various beauty treatments, fitness regimens, and cosmetic surgeries, even as their internal structure ages. Societal pressures and the pervasive images of eternal youth in media and advertising fuel this obsession with preserving…

  • Chakra Clearing Rituals for Abundance at Midsummer

    The harvest is upon us as the days slowly shorten, and we begin to prepare for cooler, darker days ahead. Yet now we are amid abundance, a time of plenty, as traditionally midsummer was the first harvest of the year. This is a time of gratitude for the nourishment which Mother Earth has provided. A…

  • Sacred Unbinding: A Personal Journey of Release & Renewal

    Overview & Philosophy This ritual of sacred unbinding (aka: cord cutting) is rooted in the belief that true energetic release must come from within, promoting personal empowerment and growth. While energy workers can assist in this transformative journey, the most potent transformation arises when the individual takes full ownership of the process, actively participating in…

  • Embrace Graceful Aging: Practices for Inner Wisdom

    Embracing graceful aging is a path open to each of us on our journey through our particular life experiences. Presence in our bodies and minds allows deep wisdom to be slowly revealed. Join me on this journey to touch the sacred wisdom of our aging forms, ever present within. As we navigate through the journey…