<![CDATA[JoAnn Bruhn, Women's Empowerment Mentor

<![CDATA[JoAnn Bruhn, Women's Empowerment Mentor - Blog]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:35:19 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[About Happiness]]>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:00:13 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/about-happiness

There is a wonderful quote by Thich Nhat Hahn, the well known Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk.

He said, "I think God is on Earth, inside every living being. What we call "the divine" is none other than the energy of awakening, of peace, of understanding, and of love, which is to be found not only in every human being, but in every species on Earth."

I love this! The divine within is what we truly are. Therein we find our inspirations to reach for more joy, more understanding and more creativity. It's what we came to experience.

As I've traveled along my spiritual pathway, I've discovered that if I don't dwell on the negative feelings that are normal reactions to human drama and choose something happier to focus on, everything becomes lighter and happier.

When peace becomes my friend and companion, I thrive.

Here's a quote from Abraham-Hicks, one of my favorite teachers. "If you can hold a thought for 17 seconds it's yours."

So, what do thoughts really have to do with our life experiences?

The Universal Law of Attraction states that our thoughts create our realities.

Therefore, if we hold on to fearful or negative thought energies we will begin to experience intensity and manifestations that are a vibrational match to the negative thought.

On the opposite end, when we hold positive thoughts the experiences that match this higher vibration will also begin to manifest accordingly.

Archangel Ariel wants us to embrace that we are all infinitely powerful as creators of what we experience from day to day. She reminds us, "When the mind is quiet the Spirit within leads the way so perfectly!"

Wishing you Peace, Happiness, and Joy on your journey,

JoAnn Bruhn, Women's Empowerment Mentor

]]><![CDATA[The Cemetery Visit]]>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 23:10:54 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/the-cemetery-visit

My life is forever changed since my youngest son Craig passed away in 1995 at age ten. I share my stories in hopes that I might be of some help, comfort or inspiration to others. I ran across this story recently and felt drawn to share it with you.

The Cemetery Visit June 1994

Absorbed in reflection, I sat at the grave sites of my Mom and my brother Randy. Reverie and contemplation were suddenly broken by the excited cries of my youngest child. “Mom! Come quick! You hafta see this one!” he shouted, demanding that I come exploring with him.

As I turned toward him, sunlight pierced my eyes and a playful southerly breeze danced my hair into face tickles. Birdsongs caressed my ears. On the gleaming lake below the hill a small boat passed by.

My soul gently exhaled.

I rose and ambled toward the edge of the country cemetery where nine-year-old Craig was having a merry time reading dates etched on the most ancient markers.
His face was lit with excitement and wonder. His animated form was a bright contrast to the sleeping gravestones. He was a handsome, radiant little boy with sun bleached blonde hair and a dimpled smile. He could charm the pants off anyone! I couldn’t help feeling a rush of joy just at the sight of him.

“Mom, this one says 1895! Wow, that’s so old!” Together we snooped and took turns reading the dates out loud. At the spookiest one we talked about how the chained old gate reminded us of a ghost story that we saw once on TV. I then witnessed a slight nervousness in him as he backed away to get closer to me.

A smile crossed my heart.

As Craig continued to bounce from one grave to the next I noticed a beautiful Monarch butterfly flitting and swooping within arm’s length of him. It seemed to be drawn to his happy innocence. Like energy attracts the same so it stood to reason that the butterfly would be compelled to be near him.

Before I became a mother I was clueless about the expansive, phenomenal state of love that is the mother-child experience. These kinds of moments of beauty and wonder are the stuff that fill this mother’s heart so full of gladness that, oftentimes, it overflows, spilling from my eyes.

With so much love ~ JoAnn

photo by Tom Norquist

]]><![CDATA[How To (Actually!) Change Your Life]]>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:40:20 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/how-to-actually-change-your-life

When our life path is not clear, we can trust in divine Soul wisdom and the Laws of the Universe to find our best direction.

When my 10 year old son passed away in 1995 I felt like my life was not worth living anymore.

On top of the devastation of Craig's passing, my marriage to a very "dominating" man was suffocating me. I had no voice in my life and I was incredibly miserable.

The good news is, as I moved along my healing journey, I finally started to hear my voice of intuition (the quiet "psychic" source within each of us). I bravely began building a new life for myself once I found out how to access my personal wisdom!

I recall my very first visit with a wonderful psychic. The wisdom she provided for me was helpful and it felt so right. Plus, she unknowingly inspired me to realize that I wanted to be able to provide the same kind of guidance to others that she had so graciously gifted to me.

Through spiritual study, exploration and practice, my life has changed dramatically. So many of my beautiful dreams have become realities and I love what I do!

Our wise Souls (Inner Beings) have the answers we seek. And the Universe is a stream of well-being. It's there for all of us!

Love and Joy!
JoAnn

]]><![CDATA[Understanding the Law of Attraction]]>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/understanding-the-law-of-attraction

Do you ever wish for more joy and satisfaction in your life?

"Do you realize....
~ That the thoughts we think equal our point of attraction?

~ That we get what we think about, whether we want it or not?

~ That our thoughts equal vibration, and that vibration is then answered by the Law of Attraction?

~ That as our vibration expands and becomes more powerful, it eventually becomes powerful enough for manifestation to occur?

~ In other words, what we think (and therefore feel) and what manifests in our experience is always a vibrational match."
From the teachings of Abraham-Hicks

Sometimes we forget that Joy and Satisfaction are key components for manifesting what we want.

In truth, we are all pure, positive Spirit energy in human bodies. We chose to come here onto this beautiful planet for the purpose of living in joy and expansion.

As an experienced Psychic and Spiritual Coach, it's my passion and purpose to help you expand into deeper understanding of all things Spiritual.

I am trained to help you to understand how to implement the Law of Attraction and other tools into your experience, resulting in increased skills at achieving more consistent joy and satisfaction.

My one on one psychic readings and spiritual coaching sessions can help to show you how to create the desired changes you wish to see.

Please check out my service menu and book your session by clicking on the "Schedule" pop-up.

Yours in Joy,

JoAnn

Photo by Tom Norquist

]]><![CDATA[Where Are They Now?]]>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:37:05 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/where-are-they-now

In 1995 my youngest son Craig passed away at age 10. Since then I've been on a quest to understand where the energies of our loved ones go after they've transitioned.

Even though we are unable to see our loved ones with our human eyes or hear them with our human ears, I promise you that they absolutely live on.

My study and exploration of consciousness has taken me on a fascinating path into quantum physics and metaphysics. What strikes me most is that the natures of the two are inseparable.

For decades I worked as a Registered Radiologic Technologist. My experience within the nature of X-RAY and MRI focused on frequencies within the electromagnetic spectrum.

Our eyes don't see the energy vibrations of x-rays or the magnetic or radio frequency waves used in MRI. Even though not seen, they exist as an essence of our physical reality. Amazing images are created! We get to see the inner workings and structure of the human body.

When our loved ones die we can no longer see, hear or touch them within the frequency spectrum of our five human senses. But, like the energies of x-rays and magnetic resonance, they also exist as a faster vibrating form of energy.

These considerations bring me comfort. They invite me to continue to explore the ways of connecting with those in spirit.

The more I seek in the realm of wonderment and question, the more healing flows within me. These days I embrace what my wise heart holds about these truths and I celebrate in gladness!

]]><![CDATA[The Real Purpose of a Psychic Reading]]>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:29:13 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/the-real-purpose-of-a-psychic-reading

A Good Reading

It can be very exciting to receive a psychic reading. A good reading can be a valuable resource for healing, advice and encouragement.

A good psychic or "intuitive" reading must always be about shining a light on the innate wisdom of your magnificent soul. This is the most direct route to your path of joy. I refer to this wonderful process as Spiritual Coaching.

What some don't realize about a psychic reading is that our free will can be a game changer. By that I mean that what was vibrationally interpreted at the time of a reading can (and often does) change down the road. That's why it's so essential to trust and rely upon our inner guidance systems (intuition) as we move forward in life. Always take a moment of pause to check within to interpret how you really feel before choosing!

So, rather than expecting a psychic reading to be "set in stone" as accurately "predicting" the future, please be open to the wisdom that comes through the reading. Use it as a touchstone to guide you to make good choices for your life beyond the reading.

"A psychic reading is basically spiritual, a bridge between this world and the Other Side. A reading asks for you to stand back from your current life situation and patterns of thinking to broaden your options. Instead of setting your future in stone, it should be presented with the disclaimer that you have the power to change anything you don’t like...." Natalie Botero, M.A.

In closing, may we always remember that we are Spirit beings experiencing life in human bodies. We chose to come here in order to expand our creative potential and to live a life of joy and satisfaction in our brief time here.

Photograph by Tom Norquist

]]><![CDATA[4 Easy Ways to Connect With Your Spirit Guides]]>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:56:11 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/4-easy-ways-to-connect-with-your-spirit-guides

Here's a quick lesson on how to communicate with your Spirit Guides in 4 easy steps!

1. When you are relaxed and content say hello and welcome them to your side.
2. Ask them to make themselves known.
3. Ask a simple question. The impression you get within the first 5 seconds will be their quiet answer.
4. Believe! Believe! Believe! It's really wonderful!!

This is a fun practice. If you don’t feel that anything is happening, I can assure you that it is. If you get nothing, simply say, “Oh, well.” It will get more fun and productive the more you do it!

Let me know how it goes. :-)

Photo credit: Tom Norquist

]]><![CDATA[Loving the Journey]]>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 20:34:53 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/loving-the-journey

One day while we were doing the dishes together I asked Tom, "What if we would have met in our 20s instead of waiting until the latter half of our 60s?"

"I wonder what our relationship would have been like?" I said. After a moment of reflection he expressed, "It would have been much different because I had some lessons that I needed to learn. I wouldn't have been ready for you."

Then with a deep sigh I took a look in the rear view mirror at my life. I, too, had important growth to do at that age and beyond. It took me 65 years of discovery to be truly ready for a love such as ours. To love fully, joyfully and unconditionally is a pinnacle experience. No wonder we are so happy every day, simply being together.

So, I guess I'm sharing this publicly because I'm seeing an important message here that may be applicable to most everyone. Where ever you are on your journey, it's perfectly fine! It's all about learning and growing. Let's all make a promise to be super kind and loving to ourselves as we live these phenomenal human experiences. It's all very good!!

Wedding photo credit: Ellen Gustafson Photography

]]><![CDATA[About Gentleness]]>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:32:19 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/about-gentleness

Many of my psychic reading clients have been young and quite spiritually evolved. Recently I had the privilege of doing a reading for a young woman who is ready for the most joyful life possible. It brought me to happy tears to see her Spirit shine through so brightly! It was pure radiance.

Inspired by our lovely session, it feels important that I share another reminder that we ARE Spirit and our true essence is joy and optimism. We are meant to live happy and creative lives. That's what we intended before we entered these human bodies.

To reach our happiest state, we are called to be gentle with ourselves and others. To do so we must be proactive in surrounding ourselves with gentle people, situations and environments as well as choosing gentle thoughts.

There will always be chaos in the world. But with practice we can learn to shift negative reactions into more gentle and loving thoughts and feelings. When we do this, our vibrations will rise and we will attract better experiences.

Even better, when we collectively combine our gentle energies we can help to soften and shift troubling situations into higher and less chaotic vibrations. There is power in numbers!

So, gentle souls, I welcome your thoughts about all this. What have you discovered about your human relationship with your Spirit? How has gentleness positively changed a situation or a negative emotion for you? I'd love to hear!

Always remember that you are powerful creators!.

Gently and Lovingly,
JoAnn

www.JoAnnBruhn.com
JoAnn@JoAnnBruhn.com

PS: A psychic reading can help to clarify your questions and guide your choices. I would love to be of help in your journey.

Photo credit: Tom Norquist Reflections

]]><![CDATA[Joy is The Key]]>Sun, 27 Sep 2020 20:23:04 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/joy-s-the-key

Advice from the Spirit Guides

As a psychic reader I have an easy time connecting with spirit guides. They are always present and eager to be of help for both my clients and for me. I enjoy sharing stories about the perfect messages that are so often shared by these beings of pure love.

Many times during a client reading I am asked questions that begin with "Should I....?" The guides almost always respond by reminding us that our Inner Beings, our Souls, are where to access our best answers and direction. They remind us that there are no "shoulds". Instead, paying close attention to the feelings that accompany our inquiries is all that is ever needed for choosing the best path of action.

Here's how it works. When you direct your questions to your wise Inner Being, if the answer you immediately sense feels good, then go with it! If the answer feels uncomfortable or unclear or there is a delay in sensing a response it is undoubtedly the "ego self" firing up old programs that keep us distracted from who we really are.

Here are two really important guidelines to help you become an intuitive master.

1. Practice finding your best possible "in the moment" place of joy and appreciation. Always reach for better feelings if you are experiencing negative emotions. Better feelings incite higher vibrations. We always attract what we are vibrating as feelings according to the Universal Law of Attraction. Practice this every day. Soon enough your intuition will become your best friend and joy is sure to follow!

2. If you ever get stuck along the way, just ask your Spirit Guides to help. It's what they love to do.

And, I'm here to help, too. It's also what I love to do!

With So Much Love,
JoAnn

www.JoAnnBruhn.com

Photo by Tom Norquist Reflections

]]><![CDATA[Where the Soft Ferns Grow]]>Sat, 27 Jul 2019 18:30:29 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/where-the-soft-ferns-grow

In my wildest dreams, never could I have foreseen living in a beautiful log home on 78 acres of heavily wooded property in northern Wisconsin after living in the twin cities of Minnesota for thirty two years.

Yet, somehow, here I am, sharing a quiet, pastoral life with the man I love and adore.

Our driveway is .3 miles long. I slowly stroll the drive when I go out to our mailbox. Each time I walk, the forest talks to me. Endless species of plants, trees and insects (especially friendly butterflies!) are happy to commune with me. The birds stay tucked away out of sight but they sing their canorous greetings anyway.

I’ve always loved ferns. In the spring their unfurling fiddleheads tickle my fancy. Once they are wide open their fan shaped fronds remind me of the open arms of my loving grandmother when we would stop in for visits in my childhood days.

Today marks the sad anniversary of the passing of my 10 year old son Craig who made his transition in 1995. Craig's sweet essence often hangs with me on these saunters. This morning I felt his hand holding mine as I stopped to admire the row of happy ferns.

Craig frequently whispers a lovely message of hope and reassurance. He wants me to share it. He wishes to tell the world that there is no death.

Our souls are eternal and eternally beautiful as spark of the one great spirit. What we call death is simply a shift in energetic frequency, releasing the biological space suit from our human experience in the process. Our loved ones' souls are with us more than we can imagine!

These days peace flows within my grateful heart like a sparkling Montana river. Life is a mystery in so many ways. Yet, my eternal soul celebrates the gifts that appear when I rest in love and remember to allow space in my heart for the manifestations to drop in.

The lush ferns serve as a reminder to me to remain within the pure space of my heart....the place where love is the only true thing.

]]><![CDATA[~~~~~~~~Patterns of Thought~~~~~~~]]>Wed, 08 May 2019 21:04:08 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/patterns-of-thought

Dear Powerful Creators, "If you can hold a thought for 17 seconds it's yours." Abraham-Hicks

So, what do thoughts really have to do with our life experiences?

There is the Universal Law of Attraction that states that our thoughts create our realities.

Therefore, if we hold on to fearful or negative thought energies we will begin to experience intensity and manifestations that are a vibrational match to negative thought.

On the opposite end, when we hold positive thoughts the experiences that match this higher vibration will also begin to manifest accordingly.

Archangel Ariel wants us to embrace that we are all infinitely powerful as creators. She reminds us, "When the mind is quiet the Spirit within leads the way so perfectly!"

Here is a video by Esther "Abraham" Hicks on this subject that you might enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjJDKwzAryo

Blessings and joy to you as you powerfully manifest what you want as flow in your life!

JoAnn

I welcome your thoughts and questions at JoAnn@JoAnnBruhn.com

]]><![CDATA[~~~~~~~~~~~~11:11:11~~~~~~~~~~~~]]>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:07:33 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/111111

There is magic in the air as we approach 11:11:11 within this Universal Year on Sunday.

What is a Universal Year? It’s calculated by adding the numbers of the current year (in this case, 2018) together like this: 2018 = 2 + 0 + 1 + 8 = 11

]]><![CDATA[Hummingbirds and Other Signs]]>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:09:58 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/hummingbirds-and-other-signs

For several days after my Dad passed away hummingbirds would fly up to me in greeting! I knew that Dad had sent them to me as a message of love and assurance.

If we remain open to the possibilities of the energetic presence of our loved ones, we may be able to sense a sort of communication.

Love messages may come to you in the way of a knowing, a feeling or sensation of their presence, a touch, a whisper, a scent , or perhaps a sign like a bird or a butterfly.

Just because we can't see them with our human eyes doesn't mean they are not there. What signs do your loved ones send?

Photo by Tom Norquist

]]><![CDATA[Signs and visions from beyond]]>Sat, 07 Jul 2018 01:07:51 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/signs-and-visions-from-beyond

Phenomenon of the Non-physical Realm

It was mid-morning, July 27th 1995 when we finally left the hospital the day of my 10 year old son Craig’s passing. It was sunny and warm as a perfect summer’s day.

As we were driving home I closed my eyes. Within a moment I experienced an astounding vision. I saw Craig! He was jubilant and happy. He was in a meadow of beautiful flowers with intense sunlight. He was dancing and playing there with many children who looked just as joyful and happy as he did.

It was an extremely comforting experience! Later I named that vision "Sundance" because of the intense sunlight that I saw and the happy vision of the children dancing and frolicking.

I have never experienced such stunning and radiant sunlight. Attempting to describe this is subtle and abstract for me. It was powerful, concentrated and beautifully effervescent! There was a palpable warmth emanating from this light which was accompanied by a soft comforting radiance.
The feeling that lingered far beyond the momentary vision was that of a sense of knowing that I had experienced interconnectedness with a realm of unseen non-physical subtle energies.

In my work as a psychic I love to receive messages, visions and signs from the spirit world.

For me, there is no doubt that our loved ones in spirit seek out ways to communicate with us. I know that it brings them joy to keep shining their love-lights upon us, even if we aren't fully aware of their presence.

So, keep an open heart and mind. Keep watching and listening. Be patient and trusting. Talk to your loved ones and ask them to help in communicating.

Your efforts just may result in some very happy experiences.

In Joy,
JoAnn

photo by Tom Norquist

]]><![CDATA[Snowshoeing With Tom]]>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/snowshoeing-with-tom

Spending a magnificent week in the majesty of Montana mountains and rivers along side the man I love served to spark memories and contemplation of times when I have sweetly rested in the magic of being as one in spirit with nature.

It’s been many years since I grew up in the beauty of abundant earthly surroundings as a girl living on a farm. Sandwiched in between my precious childhood days and this glorious week in the mountains of Montana there has been much busy-ness and many life distractions. I have taken far too little time for just BEING as resting in the healing power of our natural world.

On a perfect snowy winter wonderland kind of day Tom fitted me up with a pair of old fashioned snowshoes made of hickory. We walked together joyfully on top of several feet of snow. Like excited children we delighted in every step we took as we wandered our way into the most magical mountain forest setting I’ve ever seen!

Tom had previously shared stories with me about his experiences in the mountains since his arrival here in September. As we trekked along I enjoyed his stories in expanse as he pointed out where some happy experiences took place.

With much tenderness he re-shared stories of guiding friends on grand adventures to search for the perfect Christmas trees from the abundant evergreen forest. Woven into our delightful walk was a most wonderful story about Annick, the property owner, and how she treasures these trees while protecting them with inexplicable passion. Once she went so far as to threaten to chain herself to certain majestic trees to prevent them from being cut down.

Several times I paused to catch my breath as I tried my limited best to take in the exquisite beauty that surrounded us. The ethereal magic of that which was filling my senses was beyond any words one might conjure up in attempting an adequate description. Magical moments leave us wonderstruck like this sometimes.

What shifted for me within this gentle week of radiant blessings, unconditional love and stunning beauty has been a return to the truth of what really matters.

This deep knowing resides within every soul. The knowing is this: We cannot truly thrive when we attempt to live our lives within the stress created by the countless demands of the programs that are running our world. Instead, it is our very highest purpose to rediscover and return to our place of Heart.....the sweet place of wonder, respect, tenderness, compassion and gratitude. And wondrous Peace.

Mother Earth (Gaia) is our life-giving force. When we reverently commune with her from the sacred place of our Hearts we begin to remember our Oneness with her. It is then that we can authentically embrace and live in profound yet ubiquitous spirit wisdom.... Love is the only true thing.

In Joyful Gratitude,
JoAnn

]]><![CDATA[Heart Whisperings]]>Sat, 13 Jan 2018 01:32:38 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/heart-whisperings

Heart Whisperings

"Hold your dreams close to your heart. Nurture them daily. Take all necessary courageous actions. Then, when the time is right, they will come true." ~ JoAnn Bruhn

Have you ever noticed that when you remember to listen to your heart, you can always hear the immediate soft whisper of your intuitive wisdom?

I know, it's not automatic for us to do this.
Our brain-based thoughts always want to be heard first and foremost.

Our brains are used to being in charge. Thought patterns are automatically generated that are designed to "protect" us from choosing positive change, courage and release of negative thoughts and emotions.

After all, these vulnerable heart-based choices could open us to being hurt or disappointed.

My continuous practice of heart-centered intuitive living has brought me loads of opportunity to observe outcomes, both of heart-based choices and reactive-thought choices.

Every time the heart wins, I win. An open heart makes space for all things of beauty and inspiration to drop into. It's the perfect space that holds our dreams for us.

At times it's been scary. But the good news is that every time I charge past thought-generated fears my mind becomes significantly quieter and stays that way.
Our hearts know how to guide our human experiences. But we must be open to listening, making the choices and taking the courageous action steps necessary to do the work.
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May we always remember to embrace the wisdom of our intelligent, loving hearts so that our dreams may come true.
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Please let me know if I can be of help to you. A psychic (intuitive) reading can be very helpful in discerning the messages of wisdom found within your precious heart.
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Wishing you the joy of realizing your dreams,
JoAnn
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"You know that crazy heart of yours?
The one that has lightning crackling and moonlight shining through it.
The one you've been told not to trust because it often
led you off the beaten path.
The one so many have misunderstood your entire life.
Trust it. Feed it. Grow it.
It is your greatest treasure and will point
the way to your highest destiny.
It is the voice of your Soul."

Jacob Nordby from
"Blessed are the Weird, A manifesto for Creatives"

Photo by Tom Norquist

]]><![CDATA[All is One]]>Sun, 17 Dec 2017 21:28:27 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/december-17th-2017

Downtown White Bear Lake, Minnesota is often referred to as "charming", which it certainly is.

But I feel the need to add a more appropriate descriptor. This city is a place of hearth (heart merged with earth.)

My late morning walk along the frosty Lake Street pathway transported me to a sacred space of joy within every life-breath I took. Serenity enfolded my grateful soul and I embraced peace beyond imagination.

This simple beauty illuminated my spirit. It whispered with inexplicable reassurance that all, indeed, is One.

]]><![CDATA[A December Musing]]>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 19:06:17 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/a-december-musing-and-special-offers

Namaste! Here's a morning musing on this chilly December day.

I believe with all my heart that when we reside in spirit vibration (before we incarnate) we create a life "blueprint" that, together with help from our spirit guides, angels and soul family members, sketches out a rough plan or outline of experiences that are specifically designed to help us to learn, experience, expand and evolve.

These experiences include joy, pain, and everything in between.We taste it all deeply.and if we can reach a place of wisdom where we can observe it from the vantage place of heart knowing, then we can become inspired to embrace and celebrate our unique journeys.

May we graciously embrace the wisdom of our beautiful hearts

In Joyful Gratitude,

JoAnn.

]]><![CDATA[The Joy of Intuitive Painting]]>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:58:12 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/the-joy-of-intuitive-painting

As a practicing psychic and coach, I love helping others to develop their intuitive abilities.

One day a number of years ago I became inspired to try painting and drawing. Much to my amazement the first time I touched my brush to the paint and engaged with the paper, "something" started moving the brush. Something from deep inside of me, but not directed by my analytical mind. To me, it was purely magical!

The more paintings I did, the more I realized that my intuition, my guiding life force, was painting out my feelings and inspirations. Reflecting on these paintings, I discovered expressions that were very important to my personal journey of healing and expansion.

Normally, our minds are busy reasoning, trying to figure out logical solutions. In the process we often don't hear the whisper our intuition….that still, calm voice that tells us what is best for us.

The sweet whisper comes to us in still moments right before mind chatter fires up. If we don't grasp the knowings when they surface, we lose them. Painting freely in a child-like manner takes us out of our analytical minds, providing direct access to the wisdom of our hearts.

And, we all need healthy ways to express our feelings. When we paint with abandon we express our truth. The brush helps us do so as it moves freely from heart to canvas.

I encourage you to get out the art supplies and give it a try. At the very least, it will be fun!

]]><![CDATA[Heart Gifts]]>Fri, 27 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.joannbruhn.com/blog/heart-gifts

I love to learn about the intelligence of our hearts and consider the power we have access to.

I've learned a lot about how fear based patterns of thought often supersede our heart wisdom.

It's great to know that our best answers lie within the stillness of our hearts ... the seat of our intuition....the ultimate all-accessible SuperPower.

And we can blast holes into repetitious patterns of limiting thoughts.

Today I will wade a little deeper into this important subject.

We can live in greater peace when we practice staying centered in the space of our hearts.

Wisdom, Intuition, Gratitude, Love, Peace, and Compassion all live there.

And did you know that our hearts have their own resonant fields?
They do.

Read science-ey stuff about this at The Heart Math Institute:
https://www.heartmath.org/research/

In choosing positive emotions and optimism our world becomes a better place for everyone.

More to come.

In joyful gratitude,
JoAnn

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