I started my new job last week. It’s challenging, but dreamy. Most nights I went home exhausted and had to nurture my leg, which is doing so much better. I’m starting to walk small distances, but very small. My knee still doesn’t want to support my weight for very long…

And How You Can, Too! — Truth be known, I’ve always had a thing for apps — ever since the first iPhone came out in 2007, and I bought one with my hard-earned tax return. The problem was (and still is) I deleted the apps as fast as they came. I fixated on the self-help apps…

And How to Protect Yourself From Them — Do you sometimes feel like someone is attacking your mind? That someone is trying to control your thoughts or emotions? If so, you may be the target of a psychic attack. Psychic attacks can be very harmful and can even cause physical illness. Here’s what you need to know about…

And How to Use That Empathy to Help Others — You might be an empath and not even know it. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “too nice,” then chances are you might be an empath. Here are five signs to let you know if you’ve got the gift of empathy. What is an Empath? An empath is a…

And Transparency on What They Earned in the Medium Partnership Program — August was a slow month for me. I’m still recovering from my surgery, which means a lot of time in bed with my leg elevated. I’ve spent some of that time reading The Hobbit, which is a really good read so far. But I haven’t spent a ton of time…

And how to cleans, charge, and use them — Are you looking for a way to cleanse your aura and energy? If so, you may want to try using crystals. Crystals can be beneficial for cleansing your aura and energy because they have natural properties that can help remove negative energy. Here are 13 crystals that will do the…

Are you feeling spiritually blocked? Maybe you’re unsure what’s happening, but you just don’t feel like yourself. Don’t worry; you’re not alone. A lot of people go through this from time to time. When you’re feeling stuck, here are some things you can do to detox your spirit. One: Detox Your Body First For several…

A few brutally honest personal notes — Point one: When I set aside time to read on Medium, I always go to my notifications first. If anyone has clapped, highlighted, shared, tagged, followed me, or responded to one of my posts, I immediately go read one of theirs, clap, and comment — and if appropriate, share. I…

I’ve wanted to make a spell jar for years. I’m not sure why it took me this long. But this year, having received herbs, crystals, candles, and other supplies from my family for my 50th birthday, I decided it was time. I chose a money spell jar because, although freelance…