The Healing Power of Sound Baths in Nature: When Sound and the Natural World Come Together
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us spend our days moving from one task to the next, often disconnected from ourselves, our bodies, and the natural world around us. We live indoors, work under artificial light, spend hours in front of screens, and carry a constant stream of information and stimulation. While technology has brought […]
The Jewel of Sangha – Spirit Rock
A Gathering of Practice, Presence, and Community This April, I gathered with my Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) community in the rolling spring hills of Northern California at Spirit Rock Meditation Center—while also connecting with our global saṅgha online. It was a non-residential retreat, but in many ways, it felt deeply immersive. A return. […]
Meditation Is Not About Clearing Your Mind — And That’s the Good News
What mindfulness meditation really teaches us about thoughts, emotions, and being present. One of the most common questions I hear when people begin learning meditation is: “How do I clear my mind?” Many people assume that meditation means stopping thoughts completely — entering a perfectly calm state where the mind becomes silent and still. But […]
Synchronicity: When Life Speaks in Meaningful Coincidences
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about synchronicity. Not just as an interesting psychological concept, but as something deeply personal — something I’ve experienced again and again in moments when I needed reassurance, direction, or simply a reminder that life is more connected than it appears. Synchronicity is often described as a meaningful coincidence — […]
What Is Integrated Wellness?
A behind-the-scenes look at my Integrated Wellness & Healing offering When people hear the words health coaching or holistic wellness, they often imagine meal plans, meditation checklists, or something else they’re supposed to add to an already full life. That’s not how I work. My Integrated Wellness & Healing Package was created for people who […]
Forgiveness: A Path to Freedom
When I write my monthly blogs, sometimes the subject comes easily—it speaks to me. Other times, it grows out of an experience or a workshop I’ve attended. This month, I wasn’t quite sure what I was meant to write. As a practitioner, it’s important not only for me to give, but also to receive. I […]
The Heart Of Gratitude & Grace: Ending The Year With Compassion
A December Reflection from Harmonious Healing by Lisa December always arrives with a softness—a quiet invitation to slow down, breathe, and gently look back on the path that carried us here. As the days grow shorter and the world settles into its winter stillness, I feel a natural pull inward. Not toward resolutions or checklists, […]
With Gratitude – The Power of a Great Team
As a small business owner, I’ve learned that behind every calm, harmonious experience I create for others, there’s a team working just as harmoniously behind the scenes. Building Harmonious Healing has been one of the most meaningful journeys of my life—and I couldn’t do it alone. Every sound bath, event, and post you see is […]
Returning to What’s Here: My September 2025 MBSR Retreat with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Will Kabat-Zinn at Omega Institute
A week at the Omega Institute with Jon Kabat-Zinn deepened my understanding of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Here are the practices, insights, and personal shifts I experienced when I stopped trying to learn how to teach—and instead allowed myself to simply be. I arrived for the “Way of Awareness” immersion with Jon Kabat-Zinn and his […]
Walking Besides, Not in Front: My Journey as a CCAR-Trained Recovery Coach
Becoming a Recovery Coach has been one of the most meaningful commitments of my life, and the first of my formal trainings! I trained through CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery), an organization that has been a national leader in recovery advocacy, training, and peer support. Their model is rooted in one powerful belief: recovery is possible […]
