Author Archives: Nancy Furst

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About Nancy Furst

Spiritual Counselor Private Practice and Spiritual Counselor at Ojai Valley Inn, Ojai, CA

The Circles of Life

We orbit the circles as time comes and goes, no beginnings or endings, our soul’s journey grows. Gains and losses all one and the same, profound lessons learned through the joy and the pain. Love, the continuum that binds all … Continue reading

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Procrastination and Getting Back on Track

Whether it’s the need to resume an exercise routine, clear the desk of paperwork, reply to emails and calls, book appointments, face decisions, or just get the dishes done, we’ve all fallen into cycles of procrastination. Overwhelm is a common … Continue reading

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The Art of Listening

Loneliness has become an epidemic, and it’s no wonder. Technology has completely changed our way of communicating with one another, and our capacity for active listening is nearly extinct. What is active listening? It’s when you are fully engaged and … Continue reading

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Leo New Moon, Lion’s Gate Portal and the Power of Intention

I’m writing this on the Leo New Moon, July 24th. Today and in the next few weeks, we are in a special time of portals: gateways to transformation, with amplified energy to support personal change. Our successful release of old … Continue reading

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LIVING WITH UNCERTAINTY

The biggest theme I currently hear from clients is the difficulty of coping with uncertainty in their lives. Since 2020, when the covid pandemic changed everything, it has reigned over us all, remaining a constant. Uncertainty is a natural part … Continue reading

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WHEN DEVASTATION HITS

Los Angeles and Malibu have been my homes for over forty-five years, though I now reside in Santa Barbara. Having lived through the Woolsey fire in Malibu in 2018, and forced to evacuate for two weeks, I know firsthand what … Continue reading

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Spiritual Practices for the Holidays (or how to stay sane)

The holiday season is here and the currents of life are rapidly moving us forward. With all the activity, travel, company, shopping, cooking, and preparing, I want to offer some practices for staying grounded, connected within, and open to Spirit. … Continue reading

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Moving Past Scorpion Season and the Election Aftermath

November has been an intense month, to say the least, and there has been much to process and reflect upon. For many, including myself, the election results brought despair and disbelief. It blasted open our frames of reference and crushed … Continue reading

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The World Is Watching

The upcoming election in the United States has the world watching with anticipation. It marks a defining and critical moment in our history that will shape the future globally. It’s not easy to watch or take in. As an HSP … Continue reading

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Taking Love to the Streets

Have you been feeling overwhelmed of late? Fatigued? Sleepless and anxious about the prevailing uncertainty that hangs in the air? Given the catastrophic weather events, political climate, inflation, and ongoing wars (among other stressors), there are so many reasons we … Continue reading

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