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5 benefits of raising your vibration & how to do it

February 17, 2026

Last week I wrote about how everything has a specific frequency that affects you—which we can measure thanks to the research of Dr. David R. Hawkins. He created a scale of consciousness that shows the vibration of your emotions and how that impacts you and your life. He also discovered that the level of 200 on tha…

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One shift that changes everything

February 10, 2026

Do you know the feeling when you walk into a room and you just feel the tension? Or you arrive at a new location and immediately feel relaxed and at home? Everything is energy—from this computer, tablet or phone you are holding to the food you ate, even your own thoughts, all have a certain vibrational frequency. …

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Session 4: What happened when she finally chose joy

February 4, 2026

Years ago, I said something to a client that surprised even me: “That which brings you the most joy is what will bring you the most.” The words felt true the moment I spoke them. And they've been a guiding principle ever since—for me and for every client I work with. I believe we need to prioritize joy f…

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The one thing I’m focusing on this winter

January 27, 2026

Here’s what I’m learning about staying true to myself right now. I’m in the middle of prepping and delivering my program Come Home to Yourself and that requires being very focused on what needs doing—and letting anything that is not a must fall to the wayside. I choose to maintain my weekly blog rhythm and o…

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The beliefs that keep you exhausted

January 20, 2026

What I'm about to share might be controversial, but I wholeheartedly believe it's true: the beliefs we've internalized about rest, productivity, and self-care are making us sick. And most of us don't even realize we're carrying them. The cultural conditioning that makes us sick Last week we had the kick-off call for …

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What you were really looking for last year

January 13, 2026

Last week I shared the top 10 of most read articles from the past year. A few key themes emerged as I looked at that year overview of what you read most. What stood out is that many of these articles helped you redirect your focus—not just of time and energy, but of your inner resources: thoughts, attention, and e…

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The 10 articles you read most last year—and why I wrote them

January 6, 2026

Last year I wrote 52 articles. Statistics say you likely missed at least half of those. If you did, here’s the top 10 of my most popular blogs. And some personal notes on why I wrote them. I’d say pick the one that speaks to you most and start there. :) 1. Mindful media consumption to reduce stress  The start…

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3 questions that helped me make sense of a difficult year

December 29, 2025

As 2025 ends, three questions are helping me reflect and process everything that happened—the challenges, the growth, the painful lessons, the beautiful moments. This hasn't been an easy year. Not for me, and not for most people I know. But here's what I've learned: difficult years teach us the most when we act…

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Here’s 5 minutes of peace and quiet

December 22, 2025

You likely have a million last-minute things to do right now. So let's keep this simple. I recorded a guided visualization for you—a mini meditation to give you a short break and help you reset. Simply hit play and sit back. [audio mp3="https://2brighteyes.com/wp-content/uploads/Relax-holidays-25.mp3"][/audio] …

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Why I needed more than one wake-up call

December 16, 2025

It’s the end of year and if you’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, it’s easy to blame it on the end-of-year stress and busyness. Sure. You have a lot going on and you’re trying to navigate social obligations without adding too much. You’re prepping for the Holidays and getting last-minute gifts. I get i…

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