Self Love Magic- Day 2 : Movement

#Selflovemagic challenge day 2:#Movement

Today I post these photos for the movement challenge not because I'm some yoga queen as you can see from the photos I'm totally not and still pretty basic haha.  But because stretching and yoga have become a key part of life this summer.
I use to be afraid to move my body. I became timid with it in middle school as I grew faster than everyone in many areas. Then they decided to line up and girls and boys alphabetically for stretches and I was then not only surrounded by judgey teenage girls but also boys.
I became so self conscious of my , uh behind? As they'd giggle and make rude comments at me as I'd stretch and bend. It made me so uncomfortable I didn't even want to dance either. And who doesn't love to dance?

Even as an adult I still deal with this. Just recently I had the displeasure of stretching in my own yard as a car drove by and whistled at me strangely.  Making me angry and grabbing my may to go inside. For many it may have been flattering but for me it was uncomfortable.

However, this summer somethings changed inside me. My body wants to move.
 I am lucky enough to know more than a few amazing yoga instructors that have changed my views. So much so that I even decided to take a training to teach children yoga to cope with trauma (and many of the techniques have helped me too!)

I don't get to do a full routine everyday however I have added that I wish to do 10 of some sort of stretch everyday and let me tell you it feels great when I get to follow through!

Now I'm still not a huge fan of group classes however I do love to come out and hide in these trees, stretch out my knees, and feel the breeze. <3

And you'll be happy to know I also danced my happy behind out here listening to the new REZZ  track and it felt amazing.

Do you want to join the fun and win prizes and meet amazing powerful females? Follow
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#yoga #stretch #moveyourbody #selflove

Sacred Spaces.

Hello Everyone!
Today is Day ONE of seven for the #selflovemagic challenge that I found online and a bunch of lovely ladies are hosting it all week. I am excited to be a part of this and get my own self love challenge in order. (Stay tuned for that!) Anywho, today's challenge is to set up a #sacredspace. 

I am lucky enough to have a few sacred spaces. I have several areas in my house that are adorned with crystals, flowers, nature offerings and more. Just last night I brought in several of my plants from the cold and began to create a few more spaces that I didn't have a chance to photograph just yet and my common room already feels so much better.

I am also grateful I live near some of the most beautiful woods in the Appalachia and I have a special tree we call "overwatch" that looks over a beautiful watershed that I love to meditate and relax at.

Lately I have really loved adventuring with my transformation journal. It's really become my "sacred space" it's the place I can store and organize all of my thoughts and hopes and dreams. That thing really does contain everything in there.

And lastly I am grateful I have a spare room in my home that my partner and I converted into our meditation room. It's a calming blue and is home to my favorite "thinking chair" where I often record my videos and work on my content for here and my other blogs and pages. Its here that I keep many of my favorite Crystals and grids and universal offerings as well.

Creating these spaces and outlets became really important to me this past few months and I'm so glad that I have them to retreat too when I need a moment to recharge. <3 

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR RITUALS,or SACRED SPACES?
Leave me a comment because I'd love to know!


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The Time Is Now

Hello again blog, it seems I've done it again where I have went months ( okay more like years ) of not posting to my blogger. Who else has done this? I know I have wanted, planned, and even wrote out blogs I've wanted to share with all of you and somehow they never made it online.

I suppose because for the last 4 years I have been on this intense whirlwind of a spiritual journey and sooooo much has happened since. However, through the whole process I've always read blogs and wanted to "be a blogger," and yet my ramblings tend to end up on facebook or instagram and then lost into the ether.

Well I hope no more! I have upgraded my website platforms, made new designs, and came up with a plan! That's what I lacked before a general direction. I realized that I've been learning and gathering up useful information, habits, and rituals, as well as certifiable and genuinely useful information. I now feel way more equipped to share beautiful things with all of you on a more educated level.

That being said I hope you begin to tune in here for a variety of motivational, inspirational, and transformational content. I will be adding some videos and posts from my social media to help fill in some lost time.

Since I last wrote on this blog I've since opened a storefront and wellness center in downtown Cumberland, Maryland. Traveled to dozens of festivals events, and gatherings to teach, learn, or co-create magical experiences for thousands. I've become certified in reiki, crystal healing, card reading, meditation, energy medicine, traumatic therapy with yoga for children, adolescents, and beyond. I've studied many different forms of emotional and traumatic healing opportunities such as past life regression and hypnotherapy, and I've generally just expanded my outlook on life.

That being said I've also spent most of my time helping others. I sometimes lost track of my personal goals and self love practices.

Which has brought me back HERE to all of you. As I said in the beginning I've always wanted to have a blog. A space on the interwebs for all my various interests, and a way to CONNECT with all of you.  So here I am. Fulfilling one of my own dreams. What are some of your goals and dreams?

I am currently working on a project or should I say CHALLENGE for all of us that will guarantee I work on this blog at least ONCE A WEEK for the next 52 weeks! ( Yep, one whole year of blogging, coming your way!)

This challenge will include journaling, learning, dedication, and if you choose artistic expression.
I am EXCITED to tell you more. But for now I must go finish the planning process. Because this time, I am making sure to set myself up for success! I hope you check back in to join the adventure.

Thanks for reading my rambling, feel free to get more inspirational content NOW via my FACEBOOK PAGE or join my GROUP : Shantastic Shine's Shine Tribe

Quartz Crystal, the one that everyone needs to have in thier collection!

Photo by Ashton Robertson

It's been a while since I blogged and I really need to fix that bad habit.  But I am here and ready to blog it up for the summer!

So for today, let’s Talk About Quartz Crystals!

Quartz is a crystal that I believe everyone should have in their crystal collection even if they are not  a collector!

 Quartz is the most powerful healing and energy amplifier on the planet because of its unique crystalline form. Quartz can also be found all over the world and is actually not a very hard crystal to acquire.  This crystal absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy and is excellent for helping with energy transfer.   Quartz take energy and cleanse it almost like a dehumidifier cleanses the air.

On a spiritual level Quartz is said to raise the energy to the highest possible level. Quartz is also said to enhance psychic abilities and attunes you to your spiritual purpose. While on a mental level quartz aids in concentration and unlocks memories.

Quartz comes in many different sizes, shapes, and colors. From blue and gold to Dream, Aura, or Lumarian Quartz. There is a different type of quartz crystal for a variety of needs and uses.  Quartz can also be tumbled or raw. Often raw pieces are pointed and tumbled are rounded or smooth.

Rose quartz is one of the most commonly known quartz. Easily recognized with its light pink color. Rose quartz activates and stimulates the heart chakra and is known for attracting love and purifying energy and relationships.  Rose Quartz is a good emotion cleanser and is useful if placed next to your bed or favorite relaxing space.

I personally enjoy phantom quartz crystals because they often have a very unique structure with another crystal or interesting cracks within the bigger crystal. I enjoy the rainbow effects many of these crystals possess when held in the light just right.

Overall Quartz is a healing stone that is good for intensifying and cleansing emotions, while increasing intuition, creativity, and overall positive energy.

Shantastic Shine's Paint Time! Join the fun!

 Many places around the world have joined in the fun of a PAINT PARTY!

Now it's time for
Western Maryland to JOIN THE FUN!  Local Artist and Entrepenuer Shannon
Cook aka SHANTASTIC SHINE has geared up and is ready to host a PAINT
PARTY just for YOU and your crew! 

Ihad the pleasure of hosting my very first Paint Party at Mezzo's a local run bar and venue in Cumberland, Maryland. It was a blast painting with some loveley ladies and showing them a few tricks. Everyone left smiling with their own completed project and I've already got several upcoming Paint Parties to prepare for! I'm so excited!

 Boyfriend even helped me create this awesome little promo video! Take a peak and please share with a friend.

 



Are you interested in
having some friends over and learning to paint while having a BLAST?!
Maybe you own an establishment or club and are in need of some
entertainment for a Working Women's Wednesday or more?

 Contact Shantastic Shine's Paint time today via Phone or Email and Shannon will get back to you asap! It's going to be a BLAST!



For more information or to contact me to schedule an event check out my webpage below.

http://www.shantasticshine.com/#!paint-time/c1hjs

Sharing some crystals at my "muggle" job

I've been feeling a bit unproductive and motivared lately as ive been working so much for other people and my own spirit driven path took a bit of a sideline.

However I'm beyond grateful that my boss of my current "reality" job is allowing me to set up some of my jewelry and items in the lunchroom!

The ladies got all excited and it gave me some much needed motivation to keep pushing along.

I also made my own crystal properties laminate that will soon be available on my website for purchase or digital download. :D  I also got my order forms started which will help when I finalize my catalog.

Looking for other companies that may be interested  in a employee appriciatation jewelry  sale. Will work with those who reach out to me to host.

I would love to start doing mini sales in places just as other companies do "parties" and such.

And crystals heal people so this would be an amazing thing to get to your family and friends.

Feel free to contact me via Facebook or email shantasticshine@gmail.com

Check out www.shantasticshine.com  for more items and services.

A Little intro on Chakras

Hey guys!

I kept saying I wanted to get my video blog really rolling. So I just uploaded a little video on the Chakra systemsI had a bunch of people asking me what the chakras were even for or why
it's important to balance them. I plan to do more videos like this
explaining crystals and their uses to balance Chakras and more as well.

Take a minute and check it out . Give it a share or like if you are interested



Music Credit to Infinite Third. Find more of his music here : https://soundcloud.com/infinitethird



SHINE ON!