Dec 29th 09 Posted by Harriette Knight

have an intuitive new year

New Year’s Day is often the starting point for changes we want to make in our lives.  Some people call them resolutions which sounds to me as if you HAVE to do them instead of WANT to do them.  Last New Year’s Eve, I decided to stop eating sugar. This was something that I really, really, really wanted to do.  Currently I am 363 days dessert free, and plan to continue that lifestyle into... read more

Dec 22nd 09 Posted by Harriette Knight

a lesson in giving and receiving

This is the time of year that is synonymous with Giving.  But what about Receiving?  You must experience both things to sustain balance and flow in your life. What does that mean exactly? Many years ago I got some great advice from a stranger.  She explained to me that people, women mostly, are extremely adept at Giving.  This group is  identified as Givers, and seemed to give, give, give with... read more

Dec 15th 09 Posted by Harriette Knight

archangels and how they can help you

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is a beautiful hymn often heard this time of year, but the truth is,  the power of the Angels sustain us all year long.  Archangels are  the Super Heroes of the Angelic Realm.  They can hear your prayers and pleas for help, and can rush down to your side at any given moment.  Since they can be in many places at once, you never have to worry about taking up too much of... read more

Dec 8th 09 Posted by Harriette Knight

spiritual gift giving guide

The stores are overflowing with gift ideas, but here are some of my favorites for gifts with a spiritual or inspirational flavor.  As an added bonus, I’ll even tell you the best places in SCV to find them!  For men, women, friends, or relatives, I am sure there will be something here that catches your eye!   1. Salt Crystal Lamps are a beautiful and  natural addition to any decor.  They exude... read more

Dec 2nd 09 Posted by Harriette Knight

how to BREATHE through the holidays

One would think that the simple act of breathing wouldn’t be hard to do. I mean, if you don’t breathe, well….you sorta die, so you would think that breathing is as natural as the produce aisle at Whole Foods.  WRONG!  Here’s a riddle…What do you do every minute of every day that you can’t  live without, but most often forget to do?... read more

Nov 23rd 09 Posted by Harriette Knight

gratitude is more than saying, “thanks.”

Wow!  It’s Thanksgiving week already.   I’m out of breath just thinking about how quickly this year has flown by.   Since it is the season, I want to talk about Gratitude.  I happen to give thanks about a hundred times a day, but it’s not the usual “Thank you” that’s meant for the bank teller, or check out guy at Trader Joes, this is the thank you that comes... read more

Nov 17th 09 Posted by Harriette Knight

walking meditations in scv

Many people believe that the only way to meditate is to sit in a lotus position and chant, and for some that may be true, but for many that is not the case.  The purpose of meditation is to quiet the mind, melt away stress, take time out for yourself, and develop your intuition.  This can be done in many ways, and fit into your lifestyle with ease. One of my favorite ways of doing meditation is while... read more

Sep 8th 09 Posted by Marlene Bernstein

hello santa clarita valley

Scene in SCV is a daily blog with weekly features that serves as an insider’s guide to what’s going on in Santa Clarita. It covers what’s new, what’s local and what’s important in our valley. The blog is useful and entertaining and will cover subjects from fashion to technology, allowing our select group of local experts to share their knowledge with our local community. We hope you bookmark us... read more