Posts by Uma Sanghvi
The secret to a long, happy life
“If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” – George F. Burns Do you worry a lot? Does worry keep you stuck in the same old patterns of…
Read MoreThe diamond and the dirt
I’ve noticed a troubling pattern of behavior lately. I’ve noticed it in clients, friends, and even myself.It’s a pattern of “doing tons of healing work”. Getting lots of energy healing and clearings. Spending hours on techniques and practices to change thoughts and heal chronic symptoms. Going to many different practitioners.Lots of “doing” energy. Lots of trying…
Read MoreThe Largest Public Health Study You’ve Never Heard Of
The “Adverse Childhood Experiences” (ACE) study is massive. It’s results are conclusive and have been reproduced countless times worldwide. The implications of the data are staggering. Yet, hardly anyone in the American medical mainstream talks about it. Let’s talk about it today. YOUR BIOGRAPHY BECOMES YOUR BIOLOGY In the 1990’s, Dr. Vincent Felitti led a CDC…
Read More10 reasons why I love being an empath
I love encouraging empaths to see their sensitivities as gifts! Compassion for others. Healing gifts. Intuition. Creativity. Spiritual experiences. Psychic abilities. Connection with mother nature. So I decided to make my own list of positive aspects. What’s an empath? My personal definition is this: empaths are more sensitive to energy than other people. And since…
Read MoreThe Gift of Anger
I promise that you will NOT think about anger the same way after you watch this interview. Anger is a big, powerful emotion. We let it spill over. We fear it. Bypass it. Pretend it isn’t there. We keep calm and carry on. In truth, anger is wisdom. Anger serves a beautiful purpose – to…
Read MoreA conversation with mind-body coach Nikki Sargent
Coaches need coaching too 🙂 And Nikki Sargent is MY mind-body coach. She has compassion for me when I forget to have compassion for myself. She holds space for me to have emotions. To feel anxious. To feel angry. To feel scared. To be uncomfortable. To be human. Having a compassionate guide to turn to…
Read MoreIf it feels good, it is good
Consider this idea: your body is wiser than your mind. Intuition is expressed through your body. By honoring the desires of your body, you’re listening to your intuition and honoring your higher wisdom. If something feels good to your body, then it IS good. Why is the idea that if something feels good, it is…
Read MoreThe Magic of London
I love magic. Last week, I went to London to see the Harry Potter sets. The majority of the scenes from the eight movies were filmed at the Warner Brothers Studio just outside of London. That was my #1 and only reason to go. Yes, I had heard that London is a fantastic city in it’s own…
Read MoreThe difference between harmful and uncomfortable
Sometimes, discomfort and harm go together. For example, putting your hand on a hot stove is both painful and dangerous. But other times, discomfort does not signal of danger. For example, writing a book, asking someone out on a date and running a marathon are all activities that may cause discomfort. But that doesn’t necessarily…
Read MoreWill I ever be completely clear of anxiety?
Recently, a friend was telling me about a blissful experience she had with an energy healer. She said, “I felt so good. I felt like I had been resting for an eternity. I felt airy. I felt brand new.” And then she asked me this: Will I ever be completely clear of anxiety? Maybe you…
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