Issue 3 is dedicated to Domestic Violence Awareness and honors Gabby Petito
EDIFY YOUR SOUL MAGAZINE ISSUE 3-APRIL 15, 2025 e nc
April Issue: Healing Beyond the Pain Violence leaves a lasting imprint—not only on the victims but on their families, their communities, and the world. This issue of Edify Your Soul Magazine is dedicated to those who have suffered from domestic violence, and those who have lost a loved one to it. We honor their experiences, their pain, and their resilience. Our mission with this issue is to increase awareness and, more importantly, to offer hope. Healing is not one-size-fits-all, and in these pages, you will find a range of spiritual and holistic tools to help navigate grief, trauma, and the path to renewal. Whether through energy healing, breath work, Reiki, therapy, or the guidance of psychics and mediums, we explore ways to reconnect with inner strength and begin the process of transformation. Healing is possible. Support is available. You are never alone. May this issue be a resource, a light in the darkness, and a reminder that from pain, growth and empowerment can emerge. With love and healing, Laurie Smith
Edify Your Soul Magazine expresses its deepest condolences to the Petito family. We consider it a privilege to honor Gabby by raising awareness for Domestic Violence. We are grateful to the Petito’s, not just for agreeing to speak with us, but for opening their hearts in a way that goes beyond the headlines. This conversation is not about rehashing what the world already knows. It's about what comes after. What makes this interview different is the space it holds—for forgiveness, for healing, for connection, and for signs that love continues beyond this life. The Petito’s speak with honesty, vulnerability, and a grace that only comes from walking through unimaginable pain and still choosing to lead with love.
About Gabby
Gabby’s gone, how did this happen?
By Nichole Schmidt Grief is not a straight path. It is a storm that comes in waves, sometimes gentle, other times strong enough to knock you to your knees. In those first weeks, I barely functioned. I went through the motions, but inside, I felt empty. My other children needed me, my spouse needed me, but I felt like I had nothing left to give. I wanted to hide from the world, to drown in sorrow, but I couldn’t. Grief doesn’t go away, but life doesn’t stop either. Finding a way forward is not easy, and it never will be, but it is possible.
There are no words strong enough to describe the pain of losing a child, especially to something as cruel and preventable as domestic violence. It is a grief so deep, so consuming, that some days it feels impossible to move forward. The moment I learned my child was gone, my world shattered. How did this happen? Why our family? Why our daughter? I replayed every moment in my mind, searching for something I missed, something I could have done differently.
Here’s what I have learned about surviving the unthinkable.
Let Yourself Feel Everything There is no “right” way to grieve. Some days, you may cry so hard you can’t breathe. Other days, you may feel numb, almost guilty for not crying. There will be moments of anger, moments of regret, and moments of longing where you whisper to yourself, I wish I could go back in time and spend every moment with all my children. Every emotion you feel is valid. Suppressing the pain will only make it heavier. Give yourself permission to feel everything, no matter how messy or unpredictable it may be. Be There for Your Other Children One of the hardest things about grieving as a parent is realizing that your other children are grieving too. They have lost a sibling, and in some ways, they have lost the version of you they once knew. While you may feel broken, they still need love, reassurance, and stability. Some days, just sitting together in silence is enough. Other days, sharing memories, even allowing laughter to mix with tears, can help heal you both. Hold Onto Your Marriage Grief can either push people apart or bring them closer. You and your spouse may grieve differently, and at times, it may feel like you are on separate islands of pain. There may be moments of frustration, moments where you misunderstand each other’s silence or words. But making the choice to hold onto each other, to allow space for individual grief while still walking this road together, can make all the difference. Talking, therapy, and simply remembering that you are both hurting in your own way can help you stay connected.
Find Purpose in the Pain For a long time, I asked, Why did this happen? You may ask yourself the same question. But while you may never get an answer, you can find a way to honor your child’s life by helping others. Some people start foundations, others volunteer, and some simply share their story to spread awareness. Whatever it is, finding a way to turn grief into purpose can bring meaning to something that feels so senseless. Thankfully, Gabby had four parents, and together, we founded the Gabby Petito Foundation. This is where we find our purpose. Our goal is to save lives, and that mission is what keeps us moving forward. If you can find something meaningful, something that connects your child’s memory to the good in this world, it may help you move forward too. Take One Day at a Time There is no timeline for grief. Some days, you may feel strong. Other days, something as small as hearing your child’s favorite song may break you down. And that’s okay. The only way forward is to take it one moment at a time. Allow yourself to feel, to remember, and to keep moving, not because you forget, but because you carry their love with you. If you are grieving the loss of a child, you are not alone. There are others who understand, who will sit in the darkness with you until you are ready to step back into the light. It will never be easy, but life continues. Love continues. And so must we.
Nichole Schmidt is the President of The Gabby Petito Foundation. “My mission, my hope, is to be a voice for victims, survivors, and their families to create meaningful change that can save lives, and help find the missing, in Gabby's memory.”
What Has Been Helpful
When we lose a loved one to violence, the pain can be overwhelming. We may FINDING PEACE IN THE AFTERLIFE
worry about how they passed, if they suffered, or if they are at peace. In our interview, Simone Key offers a message of comfort and reassurance— no matter how someone transitions into spirit, they are welcomed with love. They receive healing, guidance, and are never alone. She shares that spirit never expresses regret about being there. They are free, happy, and embraced by light. While those left behind may struggle with grief, she reminds us that our loved ones do not want us to hold onto pain. They understand things differently now, often wishing they had been less judgmental or more open in life, but they never wish to return. Most importantly, she affirms that nothing takes a soul before its time—our journey is a sacred agreement between ourselves and the divine. We are eternal, and love is what carries us forward. For those healing from loss, know that your loved ones are not lost. They are safe, whole, and surrounded by love.
Minister Simone Key is an Appointed Teacher (TSNU) of the Spiritualists’ National Union, a Diploma holder in Public Speaking and Spiritualist Education, as well as a Certificate holder in speaking, demonstrating and teaching. She is also an Appointed Assessor. www.simonekey.com
The Afterlife
BONUS MOM Tara Petito
Everyone has the right to navigate their grief in their own unique manner. It is a personal journey that, while some experiences may be alike, remains distinctly individualized. From the very beginning, I decided that this path is mine, and I refuse to be the person who remains in bed, wallowing in self-pity. Even though I feel excruciating pain every single day I try to recognize the triggers to keep breathing. I also recognize that it’s okay to take time to sit, disassociate, and cry when my mind, body, or soul calls for it. I’ve learned to practice kindness toward myself and to those I love, as they too embark on their own journeys of grief. Everyone copes in their own way; it’s a deeply personal experience, and respecting each individual’s process is essential for moving forward. “She is the guiding light in my everyday life now and I welcome it at every chance I can take.”
You are not supposed to bury your children. What I've learned after dealing with the loss of a child is that it's the worst club to ever join, to completely heal is impossible because the scar is always there, navigating this new world is the single hardest thing I’ve ever experienced, and everyone handles it differently. It's your own personal journey that sometimes has a mind of its own. Finding ways to celebrate your child's life, whether through rituals, creating a memorial, or engaging in activities they loved, can also be a meaningful way to keep their spirit alive. In time, you may discover that while the pain never fully disappears, it can coexist with the joy of remembering the love you shared.
Grief, I've discovered, is not a linear path but rather a winding road filled with unexpected turns and moments of reflection. Grief is a wave of emotion and in order to survive you must ride each and every wave as they come. I try to be mindful of the choices I make and how I want to move forward. It's important to acknowledge that some days will be harder than others, and that's perfectly okay. In these times, leaning on support systems, whether they be friends, family, or support groups, can provide a sense of comfort and understanding. It’s also important to try and find what makes you, you, again. Sharing stories and memories can honor the loved one lost while fostering a sense of connection with others can be helpful but finding what you enjoy is just as important.
I've also found solace in small, everyday joys—things that may have once seemed insignificant but now serve as gentle reminders of life's beauty. Whether it's the warmth of the sun on my face, the sound of laughter, or even watching the sunset. I have learned that embracing these moments helps create a new tapestry of life, woven with threads of hope and a newfound sense that my spirit is always by my side taking new adventures with me. She is the guiding light in my everyday life now and I welcome it at every chance I can take. Ultimately, my journey through grief is about finding balance—between remembering all the good times we shared and showing my other children it's ok to have happiness. It’s about allowing oneself to feel deeply while also nurturing the strength to keep moving forward. That is how and why the Gabby Petito Foundation was born! Turning our pain into purpose.
The Journey
Forgiveness
Medium Shelby May Shelby May is a certified Medium offering grief support and Mentorship. Shelby-May.com
“I think of the good times.I see her as the light that she was and the light that she is now.”
Focusing on the Light
By Jennifer Rose
Belonging…the greatest gift. It is when we feel home again, evoking a remembrance of the home we all come from before we embarked on this adventure we call being human. Belonging is not about possession or conformity, and all about inclusion, devotion, expression, and unconditional love. It is the mirror of God unto itself. Its reflection says, “I have you, you matter to me, I’m not going anywhere, you are safe.” This mirror allows us to be seen, loved, and accepted for all that we are. Life is a balance of self connection and soul connections. We search for our purpose of being. We search for our person to love. We search for our tribe to co-create. Our wholeness lies in this holy trinity. Our holiness is found in these indestructible bonds of love that exist beyond infinity. Belonging is the connection we seek so fervently, while ironically, it is prolific and abundant. We wipe the sweat off our brows, going to great lengths to attain it, only to discover everything and everyone are and have always been connected. It is upon this realization that we can shift individually and collectively from illusionary and circular forms of control to authentic and vulnerable open-hearted living that honors both autonomous connection to self and shared connection with others. We cannot escape the very human and spiritual need to belong. We can embrace this need and cultivate a garden of life and love through acceptance, grace, compassion, and honesty. Through the wisdom and maturity gleaned via life’s challenges, we dance the path of love for oneself and love for one another. Now…we build a sanctuary that reminds us of the home we call heaven or Spirit. Home is a harmonious union of hearts we call infinity. This is the one holy dream where we all belong.
Jennifer Rose is an international medium, mentor, and channeler. She hosts Embracing Infinity on the Sacred Spiral Network. She is known for her accuracy, love, and compassion when connecting to Spirit. www.mediumjenniferrose.com
I write this to let everyone who needs to know, that life does, and can go on after an abusive relationship. My abuse lasted many years, and it took me that long to realize that my light was slowly going out. At that point, I decided that no one would put it out, and full of self doubt, lack of confidence and lack of self worth, I made the move and left. It was very scary, but for the first time in a long time, I put my trust in the unknown, and just knew that I would be okay. I left with no job, no money, but with a lot of self determination that I needed to be successful at whatever I do in the future. I am very fortunate that my life has been filled with many blessings since then. I have worked and volunteered in many different areas of helping people who struggled through their lives for many different reasons. To have been able to help so many, has made my life so meaningful and fulfilled. And my light has returned and shines brightly. Your light can come back, and you can do it when you feel the joy of giving to others. After my father in law passed away, he came forward through a medium and told me that he was very sorry for what I had gone through. That for me, was one of the pivotal moments of healing. It brought a sense of relief to me, because I had carried that secret for so long.
We have both remained in each others lives because of our children. We were always friendly and courteous to one another, but I also worked on letting go and surrendering to what did not serve me. One day, my relationship with him was different. I realized that when I thought of what happened, I did not have the usual reaction. In fact, I think of the way I left so many years so, and how I was feeling, and how I jumped into the next part of my life, If life would have been different with him. I would not have jumped into this part of my life. So now, I give thanks for everything that has happened to me. The good, the bad, and everything else that has come my way. Anonymous
Like the moon, you are always whole, even when you feel like you are in pieces
I am WHOLE, even when I feel broken
My LIGHT is always present, even in the darkness Every phase of me is SACRED—just like the moon I carry all versions of me with COMPASSION I am allowed to REST, to soften, and to begin again My STRENGTH is not in pretending—it's in showing up Even when I don’t feel it, I am still WORTHY of love
HEALING WITH THE PHASES OF THE MOON
The new moon phase is filled with potential, making it the perfect time to plant seeds and set your intentions for the lunar cycle ahead. This phase invites fresh ideas, new beginnings, and the emergence of new opportunities and connections. Reflect on what you hope to achieve—practically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s an ideal time for brainstorming and planting ideas, but not for launching significant projects or a new business just yet. Clarity is still forming, so allow space for more insight before making significant moves. Keep a journal of your dreams and thoughts, as they may reveal valuable guidance about your path forward. NEW MOON PHASE 4/21
FIRST QUARTER MOON 4/29/25
The first quarter moon marks a turning point, urging you to take action and push forward. Challenges may arise as your head and heart pull in different directions, creating inner conflict or external tension. Channel your motivation and drive into meaningful action and progress. It’s a time to work hard, not to rest! Embrace the momentum—this is your opportunity to overcome obstacles and make meaningful progress. Engage in physical activity to release tension. The time under this moon phase can bring stress. Be mindful of your words and approach situations with tact and grace. The moon shines at its brightest during the full moon, illuminating everything in its path. This is a time of heightened emotions, deep revelations, and powerful energy. Feelings may be intense, and relationships will take center stage. With all facts brought to light, you may face challenges head-on or experience the culmination of past efforts. Endings and completions are common during this phase, whether in relationships, projects, or personal cycles. FULL MOON 5/12
Brandi Khan is a certified Counseling Astrologer, Intuitive Medium, and a certified Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. As the host of "Stellar Parenting", she shares her astrological insights each week on A1R Psychic Radio. https://brandikhan.com/
When Emotional Trauma Becomes Physical Pain I didn’t know how heavy I’d become until I was admitted to the hospital for an infection on my leg that wouldn’t heal. The nurse caring for me needed an accurate weight. The scale read 605 pounds. That number hit harder than any pain in my leg— it was a wake-up call. I had spent years making empty promises to lose weight, but in that moment, I made a decision: to save my life. This wasn’t just about my body. It was about finally facing the emotional weight I’d carried for decades—childhood trauma from domestic violence, instability, and poverty. I had been using food to cope, to numb, to forget. But the more I tried to bury the pain, the more my body cried out.
Kristen Tinsley is a psychic medium, life coach, Author and standup comic from Long Island. You can reach her through her website at www.divinefemedian.com
Weight isn’t just emotional— it is physical too. Trauma affects the body’s stress response, flooding it with cortisol. That hormone doesn’t just make you feel on edge; it increases cravings for sugary, fatty foods and encourages your body to store more fat, especially around the belly. It’s not just about willpower. Your body is trying to protect you..
Healing came when I stopped running from the past and started building a future. I began making plans for success in other areas of my life, like my career and creating healthy, loving relationships with new people. I realized that losing weight wasn’t going to automatically grant me a successful life—I had to get out into the world and make it happen, no matter my size. After being on every diet and exercise program, I knew what worked for me. I began to process my emotions and truly feel them, so I could navigate whether I was on the right track and surrounded by the right people. Once I took the emotional focus off losing weight, the weight came off naturally—because I turned to self-love instead of food. A person doesn't grow in the house they grew up in—they grow in the house they create. I released what no longer served me. And in doing so, I discovered strength, self-love, and peace. I’m not just surviving. I’m living!
Nancy Orlen Weber
We all feel sympathy for those who live with the knowledge that someone they love has been taken from them by violent crime. But more than sympathy, they need our empathy.
Empathy means holding their hand—physically or emotionally— standing in their pain with them, and helping them navigate the most challenging moments of their lives. These moments are not just about loss; they are about the unbearable reality that another human being took someone they loved. Studies show that people who survive natural disasters— cyclones, tornadoes—often find ways to accept their losses and remain grateful to be alive. Even when they lose loved ones to these forces of nature, their grief does not fracture their trust in life itself. But when tragedy comes through the hands of another person, the very foundation of trust is shattered differently. In these moments, we can be the ones who stand in the fire with them. We can be the ones who ensure they are not left adrift in a swirling maze of loss, confusion, and isolation. Whether we are friends or strangers, there are ways we can help.
Nancy Orlen Weber Psychic Detective, Medical Intuitive, Animal Communicator, R.N. Visit NancyOrlenWeber.com to grab your spot for Nancy’s upcoming in person retreat. Her new book, Nature Speaks, is available on Amazon.
Signs of Domestic Violence
My Why: Laurie Smith
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Take the journey to understand “Why,” and reclaim your power. Healing Through a Higher Perspective
When faced with the pain of domestic violence, it can be difficult to make sense of why it happened. In our discussion, past life specialist Michelle Brock shares how past life exploration can offer a bird’s-eye view of our experiences, helping us see the bigger picture with compassion and understanding. She explains that by looking beyond this lifetime, we may begin to understand the complex dynamics of the victim and perpetrator roles—not to justify harm, but to bring awareness, healing, and release from cycles of pain. When we step back and view our soul’s journey across lifetimes, we may find clarity, empowerment, and a path toward true healing.
Michelle Brock is a New York City based spiritual development life coach who specializes in past life regression. She is also an intuitive counselor, a psychic medium, a master hypnotist, and
has studied spirituality, shamanism, meditation,
divination, astrology, and energy medicine techniques from many different world traditions.
Amie Balesky shares what she has learned about Domestic violence as a Psychic Medium, and reassures us that our loved ones are ok. www.TheBaleskyExperience.com
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Tarot cards are a powerful way to gain perspective on romantic relationships. A good Tarot reading reveals how your unhealed issues sabotaged past relationships, how they impact you now, and how they will continue to affect you if they aren't resolved. This awe-inspiring divining tool provides invaluable guidance in matters of the heart. The cards can tell you when to practice patience and let time do its thing. Other times, the cards may ask you to act swiftly or speak more openly about your needs and wants. Tarot helps you understand behaviors that no longer serve your higher good. The archetypal figures in the Major Arcana have an uncanny ability to reveal the roots of these self-sabotaging patterns and remove emotional roadblocks that keep you paralyzed with fear. Tarot opens the vortex to higher consciousness and guidance from the Other Side. This deep reflection helps you make wise decisions about your love life, including whether to stay in a relationship or end it without drama and trauma. Healing With Tarot With Cindi Sansone-Braff, the Romance Whisperer
Cindi Sansone-Braff is a gifted Psychic Medium, Relationship & Dating Expert, Mystic, Award-Winning Playwright, and Tarot-Therapist https://www.grantmeahigherlove.com
XV. The Devil Card : Cellmates When this Major Arcana card shows up in a relationship reading, it signifies power struggles, co-dependency, pathological possessiveness, fears, control issues, and extreme emotional distress. The Devil card indicates a strong soul-level connection and reminds you to do your "shadow work." Confront your repressed feelings, addictions, boundary issues, and obsessions, and the dark life lessons you’ve incarnated to learn will be revealed. Miraculously, this breaks the karmic bond. Intense sexual chemistry chains couples together in a highly destructive love/hate dynamic. Abandonment issues are the crazy glue that holds the relationship together. In toxic love or Cellmate relationships, there's an unconscious contract that
Searching questions the Devil card challenges you to ask : What limiting beliefs, addictions, and fears enslave me to this person? How am I being my own worst enemy? What archetypes keep me imprisoned and disempowered? Is it the "Wounded Child" who needs rescuing? The "Victim" who craves oppression? The "Prostitute" who sells their soul? Or the inner "Saboteur" who conspires to keep you in karmic bondage? The Devil card affirmations : I have the power to set myself free. I let go of all people, places, and things that no longer serve my higher good. I willingly seek guidance from the oracle known as the Tarot. states: no matter what you or I do, we never abandon each other. Alcohol, drugs, and unhealed issues fuel these noxious relationships, and they often end in a courtroom, jail, emergency room, or morgue. This card is a call to action: face your inner demons, break free of invisible shackles, and liberate yourself from life-draining situations. Which of the above meanings resonates most with you?
Takeaway : Heal your psychic wounds and embrace a life filled with light and love.
READY, SET, REGULATE
With Carrie Brody
Life is a journey of growth, discovery, and transformation. While challenges are a natural part of our experience, they also offer opportunities to learn, evolve, and strengthen our resilience. Our bodies and minds hold onto everything we experience—joy, love, and sometimes, stress. But the beautiful thing is, we have the power to release what no longer serves us. Through movement, breath, and sound, we can shift from tension and overwhelm to peace, presence, and empowerment. These simple yet powerful practices require no special skills, flexibility, or equipment. Whether you're in the midst of stress or seeking a moment of calm, these techniques help restore balance and bring you back to your center. You can use them anytime, anywhere—whether in a busy day or within the sacred space of your own meditation practice. Move at your own pace, listen to your body, and embrace the freedom that comes with letting go.
Through movement, breath, and sound, specific flows shift from pain, suffering, anger, and stress to peace, presence, and empowerment. These combinations do not require any athletic ability, advanced flexibility, or expensive equipment. You can do them amid a panic attack or stressful situation to bring you to a calm place and re-regulate your nervous system. These quick and easy tools can be your go-to when out and about or in your sacred meditation space. These movements to Empower and Transform can be used at any time or place. The practice is invitational and at your own pace.
MOVEMENTS THAT YOU CAN DO ON YOUR OWN...
Neck Release: From a comfortable seated position, inhale. Bring your right palm to the left side of your head. Press down gently on the top of your head and move your head and neck towards your right shoulder. Repeat on the other side. Then, repeat back to front and front to back. Exhale. Continue for three repetitions and be aware of the difference you feel in the tightness of your head and neck. Shoulder Release: From a comfortable seated position, inhale. Bring both hands to your heart in tight fists and lift both shoulders up to your ears. As you exhale, allow your hands to relax and bring them back down to your thighs as you lower your shoulders. Do this three times, being aware of any remaining tension and softening with each repetition. 5-finger Breathing: Sit or stand comfortably with one hand extended, fingers spread, and your palm facing up. Use the index finger of your other hand to trace up the outside of your thumb while inhaling deeply, and then trace down the inside of the thumb while exhaling slowly. Continue this process for each finger, inhaling as you trace up and exhaling as you move down. Pay attention to the feeling of your breath and the movement of your fingers. This exercise can help calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and promote a sense of presence and focus. Arm and Wrist Release: Wiggle your fingers, hands, wrists, and elbows. Move your arms like coat sleeves dangling. Move both arms like rag dolls. Remember to breathe in and out and sigh as you shake, wiggle, and release your arms. Come back to arms and hands at your thighs and see how you feel. Check-in with your entire body. Transformative Movement will reveal where you are holding pain in your body and teach you how to embrace movement and breath to begin to find your own flow. It will also create safety and presence that will return your power to you.
Carrie Brody is a Certified Grief Educator, Grief Movement Guide & Spiritual Life Coach. Her new book, “Do You Know The Way?” is now available on Amazon. www.heartfelthealingwithcarrie.com
How I’m Healing With Spirit I heard that women in abusive relationships leave an average of seven times before they leave for good or they die. Maybe that helped me stay gone once I left, but getting out was only the beginning What made the difference for me between hopelessness and happiness, despair and joy, and rejection and connection was building my relationship with my loved ones in spirit. I didn't realize how alone I felt, just counting on people for all my support.
My son had passed four years before my divorce papers were signed. He taught me to open the door to my Soul Team, and all my loved ones in spirit. I learned to recognize the presence, guidance, and love of spirit in my life. At first, my way of thinking didn’t allow hope, mysticism, or the tender messages my loved ones in spirit and my Team were sending me. A little at a time, I learned to be more sensitive to the prompting of spirit. I had to learn to pay attention. One day I walked by a tree I had passed a hundred times, and I finally saw that the foliage of the tree was shaped like a heart. That big hello from my David made me smile and brought me hope. I had to be open to notice the signs and symbols and thoughts. Today connection with spirit (and all the healing and joy that means) is my first priority. I make time for meditation, and for sitting and talking to my guides and loved ones. I work hard to be more available to the messages spirit always have for me, and I reap the rewards. What I focus on grows.
"Letters To David: Following My Son Into Spirit" offers a new lens through which to view life, death, and the everlasting connections that continue to enrich our lives.
Claudia Milligan - Trance Medium, Reiki Master, Teacher, Author www.hello-from-home.com
Reiki energy heals on the Spiritual, Mental, Emotional and Physical levels.
Reiki energy heals on the Spiritual, Mental, Emotional and Physical levels. Physically it can reduce pain, inflammation and injuries. Emotionally it can bring calmness to soothe the emotions which helps the body self heal and reduce anxiety. Mentally it can quiet the mind as well as undo any false beliefs. Often victims of abuse are made to feel that they are not worthy, and their confidence suffers. Spiritually, it can help reconnect you to your higher self, angels and loved ones on the other side who bring love, support and clarity. According to one study, over 800 hospitals nationwide now offer this healing modality to their patients. Of course, this modality should be coupled with counseling, group therapy, meditation, exercise and /or prescribed treatments! Reiki is also beneficial for injuries, accompanying long term treatments such as chemo or just as a tune up for clearing your energy field and chakras. Generally, clients feel a loving embrace energetically from a Reiki treatment and a renewed zest to move ahead with whatever they are working on at the time. Achieving your Reiki 1 & 2 certifications are even better since you will able to perform self healing on yourself and send healing to others at a distance.
Winter Brook is a certified mental medium, ordained Spiritualist minister and Reiki master. WinterBrookMedium.com
Kelly Brickel Kelly Brickel is
a Numerologist, Psychic-Medium, Healer, Spiritual Teacher and owner of the Metapysical Broadcasting Company-Sared Spiral Network, which launched in 2024. www.sacredspiralnetwork.com
Numerology with Kelly Brickel
Captain George Deuchar served 26 years with the Police Department.
He has degrees in Criminal Justice Administration and Administrative Science.
Captain George Deuchar
Random Thoughts & Important Stuff
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Dear Gabby Petito's family and loved ones,
I am writing to express my deepest sympathy and unwavering support in the wake of Gabby's tragic passing. Her story has highlighted the critical need for increased awareness and education surrounding domestic violence. We must all work together to foster a society where such violence . Sincerely Edison
Nancy Orlen Weber
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