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About: Helene Rose

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Helene Rose, MS, CRM dedicates her life to the practice of mindfulness; creating peace within her self, her family, her community and our world. She is a mom, teacher, healer, and writer in Boulder, Colorado. Her mission is to inspire and nourish your inner light so that you may live a joyful, connected, healthy, satisfying and magical life! Find Helene at Toward the Light.biz or Facebook.
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Book Review: Indigo’s Bracelet

by on Mar 12, 2012

“Indigo’s Bracelet shares a mystical secret with children and parents about self-awareness and its ability to reveal one’s inner wisdom, build self-esteem and encourage spiritual enlightenment.”

How to Survive Parenting. ~ Gina Wagner.

by on Dec 5, 2011

But the truth, dear readers: I have it damn good. Really….what’s so awful about your 4-year-old needing you to put her socks on at 2:30 in the morning? Is it really that painful to be summoned to your little boy’s crib at 6:15, his arms outstretched, his fair hair matted on one side, his sweet voice chanting “Mama, out. Mama, I hungee. Mama, snuggle”?

Say ‘I Love You’ Today.

by on Oct 8, 2011

One lovely summer evening as I was walking beneath the full moon with a lovely being beside me, suddenly, like a bolt of lightening I was overcome with immense love in my heart for him.

Honoring the Womb – The Creative Center.

by on Oct 1, 2011

When we create space to honor our wombs and do so with awareness, we embrace our own unique femininity and can tap into our truth, our joy, and love for ourselves and each other.

Contemplating Peace and Suicide.

by on Aug 23, 2011

We are all responsible and accountable for the happiness of ourselves as well as each other. We have the power to create either joy or suffering. What will you create?

The Voice of a Homebirth Father.

by on Apr 20, 2011

“Homebirth changed my ideas about women and children immeasurably for the better, connected me with a sense of mystery and spirituality that I hadn’t experienced before, and demonstrated viscerally how far from ideal the medical model of childbirth really is.” – David, Homebirth Father.

8 Ways to Celebrate the Day of Your Birth!

by on Mar 15, 2011

How do we nourish ourselves? The day of our birth is a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon how we care for and nurture ourselves. The day of our birth is a wonderful opportunity to create space to care for and nurture ourselves. Today I am doing just this! Here are the ways I plan to [...]

The Red Tent Movement – Boulder and Beyond.

by on Feb 28, 2011

In the midst of my moontime, I find myself enveloped in thoughts of my female ancestors as well as my present day sisters. I wonder about the moontime rituals and traditions that women, both past and present, have created to nourish their bodies and souls. In the midst of my moontime, I find myself slowing [...]

The Voice of a Homebirth Mother – Two.

by on Jan 30, 2011

Homebirth Interview & Video with Whitney, a homebirth mother. Interview 1) Was this your first homebirth? Yes, this was my first homebirth and it most certainly won’t be my last! 2) Why did you choose to birth your baby at home? When I was 10, my mom gave birth to my sister with an epidural. [...]

The Voice of a Homebirth Mother – One.

by on Jan 25, 2011

Homebirth Interview & Video with Kailah, a homebirth mother. Interview 1) Was this your first homebirth? Yes. Although this was my third birth it was my first homebirth. With my first, I ended up with an emergency c-section due fetal distress from a failed induction that was started due to no amniotic fluid which was discovered at [...]

Igniting Your Inner Life Through Parenting.

by on Jan 17, 2011

Parents in Boulder or within driving distance have the unique opportunity to spend time with Regina Sara Ryan and Rahima Baldwin Dancy exploring the theme of “Igniting Your Inner Life” through parenting or as a mother: Friday night, February 11th, from 7-9 pm, Regina will be presenting a talk for all parents on “Igniting Your [...]

Write Your Way Through Motherhood.

by on Jan 14, 2011

Each mother has a story to tell. The laughter and tears of each day. “Today was a good day. We laughed more than we cried.” The lessons learned. “Always flush the toilet after use. Treasures and fingers often have a way of entering the toilet bowl at some point during the day.” The ways to [...]

8 “Must-Haves” For a Mindful Birthing Day!

by on Dec 11, 2010

Whether you are staying home or birthing out of home, begin preparation for this special day early in pregnancy for a smooth, seamless and stress free arrival of your sweet one.

Spiritual Principles lead to Long Lasting Joy.

by on Nov 9, 2010

Enjoy your body, mind, and spirit – use them every way you can. “Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness.” This is the definition of joy. I want to live with intense ecstatic joy. I want to be ecstatic joy! My goal in this lifetime is to create as much joy as possible for myself, [...]

The Fall Harvest Muffin.

by on Nov 8, 2010

Free of Top 8 Allergens, Gluten free, & Vegan! Yum! I love to bake. When my daughter was born, and we discovered her food allergies, baking disappeared from my life for awhile until I bravely began experimenting with various flours and recipes, looking to create a delicious muffin that we could all eat together. After [...]

5 Simple Ways that Even You Can Support a New Mama Today!

by on Nov 3, 2010

Yes! Even You Can Support a New Mama Today! New Mamas need nourishment. Their bodies have labored to birth their baby. Now their bodies work to nourish their babies with Mama milk and Mama love. Who nourishes Mama? We do! All of us! You and me! Together we nourish Mama. If you know a new [...]

No More Candy Please!

by on Oct 25, 2010

This Halloween I’m going to try something different. In the past, we have given into the commercialism of Halloween and given out candy or traversed several blocks collecting goodies. But, it just never felt right. As a child, it never felt right to be outdoors ringing a doorbell of a person whom I don’t know [...]

Ditch the TV, Get a Life.

by on Oct 18, 2010

Television makes you dumb. The television makes kids dumb. Brain cells shrink with each passing moment of wasted unreality. Adults give away their evenings becoming zombies escaping the realities of life. Do you turn the television on upon waking from slumber? Or do your children actively engage in dressing, making beds, and preparing breakfast? Do [...]


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