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  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity. The word of the day is Quiet…     Shhhh….how I relish the moments of pure quiet. Since my daughters were born, 25 years and 22 years ago, I began the habit of......

  Donna McDine, Reiki Master Teacher Interviews Mary Driscoll of Stay at Home Fit   A few weeks ago I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Mary Driscoll of Stay at Home Fit via Facebook Live and we had a glorious time catching up and......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity.   The word of the day is… Privacy In this ever-evolving world of technology, I am finding it more and more important to find a comfort zone of privacy. For myself, often times......

  Donna McDine, Reiki Master Teacher wins Lapis Lazuli auction     Discovering Crystals Discovering crystals is a blissful way for me to spend time. Visiting a crystal store with no expectations as to what my latest find will be makes me think of a......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity. The word of the day is Organization… Those that know me say I’m an organization nut. My mind thinks in a more detailed and concise manner when my desk and files are organized.......

  Distant Reiki with Reiki Master, Donna McDine During these turbulent times and beyond are you seeking to calm your mind and body? If so, Distant Reiki may be what you are looking for…   Reiki Healing Sessions Whether in-person or remote, Reiki energy healing......

  Donna McDine, Reiki Master Teacher chats it up with Psychic Medium, Rita Gigante   I’m over the moon excited to announce my guest, Psychic Medium, Rita Gigante of Space of Grace Healing at Energy of Serenity, Facebook Live on…   Wednesday, May 20th at......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity.   The word of the day is… Nourishment To continue from the previous journaling prompt on meditation, nourishment of the body through healthy eating habits, and exercise will create a better mental outlook......

  Donna McDine, Reiki Master Teacher chats it up with Mary Driscoll of Stay at Home Fit   I’m over the moon excited to announce my guest, Mary Driscoll of Stay of Home Fit at Energy of Serenity, Facebook Live on…   Wednesday, May 13th at......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity. Today I’m chatting with Psychic Medium and Healer, Rita Gigante of Space of Grace Healing.   Space of Grace Healing     Interview with Rita Gigante   Rita, I first met you about......

  The word of the day is HUMOR…     H – The word of the day is HUMOR…   I dare you to make a point of laughing at yourself at least once a day and throughout the day to unearth other things that......

  Self-care Saturdays – Treat Yourself to Family Game Day and Lots of Laughs     Family Game Day   Now more than ever we need to continue onward with our self-care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. I know for many, watching a lot of......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity.   LOA Today Podcast   Today I’m chatting about the Law of Attraction Podcast with LOA. Looking for an uplifting podcast away from the all-consuming news of COVID-19, which is understandable. However, it......

  The word of the day is GRATEFUL…     G – The word of the day is GRATEFUL…   I implore you to journal daily as to what you are GRATEFUL for and watch the negativity in your life wash away.   To add to......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity.   Changing things up… instead of weekly fresh flowers I’ve created a succulent garden centerpiece with crystals and intention stones to manifest my desires.      Amethyst “Angel”… is a powerful and protective......

  The word of the day is REJUVENATE…     When I first embarked on selecting what I would write about for the letter “R,” rejuvenate kept coming to the forefront. At first I wasn’t sure what I had to say about rejuvenate, so I......

  Self-care Saturdays – Treat Yourself to Movie Day in the Comforts of Your Own Home     Now more than ever we need to continue onward with our self-care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. I know for many, watching a lot of TV has......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity. I am over the moon excited to share with you my recent interview with Mary Driscoll of Stay at Home Fit.     Mary, I’ve known your sister Jeanne, for many years but I......

  The word of the day is EMPOWERMENT…     What has EMPOWERED you lately to continue onward with your choice of work or how you live life to the fullest? For me, engagement with my critique group partners, Karin and Marilyn, empowers me to push forward......

  Self-care Saturdays at Energy of Serenity. Read and Read Some More!   In the midst of our turbulent times with COVID-19 now is more important than ever to calm the mind with self-care. Of course it’s important to stay informed with the ever- changing......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity. Today, I am focusing on Natural Awakenings Hudson Valley West magazine.     I first became affiliated with the magazine through a radio interview with the then publisher, Deborah Turned in 2019. The magazine......

  The word of the day is INSPIRATION…     The world is filled with INSPIRATION, but unfortunately we may overlook the simple inspiring moments. With so many areas of our lives vying for our attention, it’s important for our souls to take the time......

Self-care Saturdays – Treat Yourself to a Stand/Sit Desk Be kind to your joints with a Stand/Sit Desk…     Several years ago when I started a new role at my day job my then new boss always uses a stand/sit setup for her computer.......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity.   Today, I am chatting about Stephanie Spence’s book, Yoga Wisdom Warrior Tales Inspiring You On and Off Your Mat     Yoga Wisdom Warrior Tales Inspiring You On and Off Your Mat......

The word of the day is KIND… Now More Than Ever with COVID-19 Worldwide     To be kind and to pass along willingly one’s expertise to the next person coming up through the ranks is an imperative way of paying it forward. It’s important to......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Self-Care Saturday’s at Energy of Serenity.   Here we are already on March 21st and the daffodils in my front yard garden have bloomed, acknowledging the warmer weather is rapidly approaching. We have had a mild winter in the......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Tantalizing Thursdays at Energy of Serenity.   Today, I am chatting about Gabrielle Bernstein’s book, The Universe Has Your Back Transform Fear to Faith     I enjoyed Gabby’s book, Super Attractor so much that I immediately purchased The......

  I’ve been called to be of service during these turbulent times and I wanted to offer the following to you all…   “During these chaotic times it is imperative more than ever to keep up with our self-care routine.   Energy of Serenity is......

  The word of the day is DECENCY…   Decency is a powerful way of living life with a positive attitude toward fellow human beings and all living creatures. The acts of simple courtesy such as, holding the door open, a pleasant hello, allowing the car......

  Today I’m chatting about Shilamida’s book 31 Days of Gratitude: Create the Life You Desire    Back in the spring of 2018 my sister-in-law Cathy invited me along for Shilamida’s Life Balance retreat with several of her dear friends that I have had the......

  The word of the day is CALM…   I often admire those that can remain CALM in any situation thrown their way. How do they do it and not allow others anxiety or negativity squash their sense of calm?     For many years, my reaction......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Self-Care Saturday’s at Energy of Serenity. Today I’m chatting about gentle yoga and how it has become a way of life for me.     To be quite honest with you I shied away from yoga for just about......

  Welcome to another edition of Tantalizing Thursday at Energy of Serenity where I focus on the books, classes or ceremonies that have guided me in my continued spiritual elevation. Today, I’m chatting about Crystal Reiki Level I Certification class at Luna Enchanted.   I......

  Welcome to today’s Transformation Tips Tuesday, where I am sharing what Brave means to me.   What if for one moment every month, we take the plunge of taking the steps to be brave and try something we always shied away from? Being brave......

  Welcome to today’s edition of Self-Care Saturday’s at Energy of Serenity. Continued daily focus on self-care is as important as your daily hygiene routine.   My continued theme on self-care is it doesn’t have to be costly and often times you can keep it......

Each new connection is a reason to celebrate!   Energy of Serenity is celebrating their 100th + Instagram followers.   A great big shout out to @san_doyhelge , @kellyblue10 and @ghost061888 for bringing us to 102 followers!   To take our excitement to an even......

Welcome to another edition of Tantalizing Thursday’s at Energy of Serenity where I focus on the books, classes or ceremonies that have guided me in my continued spiritual elevation. Today, I’m chatting about the book Super Attractor Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest......

Welcome to another edition of Transformation Tips Tuesday at Energy of Serenity. Today I’m focusing on the word love and how it transformed to make my heart soar.     “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself......

  Welcome to another edition of Self-care Saturday’s at Energy of Serenity, a Reiki healing energy oasis.     As I was running my Saturday morning errands like so many others, I was mulling over what I should write about for my self-care post. The......

Welcome to the fourth day of Tantalizing Thursday’s at Energy of Serenity where I focus on the books, classes or ceremonies that have guided me in my continued spiritual elevation. Today, I’m chatting about the book Living in the Heart Place with Your Angels: A......

Welcome to Transformation Tips Tuesday at Energy of Serenity. Today I’m focusing on the word flexibility and how it transformed my approach to life with ease.     “Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.” ~ Tony Robbins   I don’t......

Phew another week has flown by. It’s been an exhilarating week of Reiki clients, teaching Reiki, attending the SCBWI Eastern NY Shop Talk, and my day job. Today, I’m taking the time out for no cost self-care.   In the words of SpiritJunkie…   “I......

Welcome to the third day of Tantalizing Thursday’s at Energy of Serenity where I focus on the books, classes or ceremonies that have guided me in my continued spiritual elevation.   Today, I am chatting about the LightClub Curiosity Shoppe’s Chakraology: An 8 Week Intensive......

Welcome to the third day of Transformation Tips Tuesday at Energy of Serenity!   Today, I am chatting about living your own true authentic life.   Do you often feel you are living your day-to-day life according to what society expects of you or do......

Welcome back to Self-care Saturday at Energy of Serenity! Delighted you have visited today!   To continue from the Transformation Tips Tuesday post regarding meditation, nourishment of the body through healthy eating habits, and exercise will create a better mental outlook on your day and......

Welcome to the second day of Tantalizing Thursday’s where I discuss what has guided me in my spiritual elevation. One of the pivotal moments was at the Life Balance Retreat hosted by Shilamida “Goddess of Gratitude” in Ramsey, NJ – June 2018. During the weekend......

Welcome back to the second day of Transformation Tips Tuesday!   Today, I am chatting about meditation and how it calmed me and ultimately broke the cycle of my migraines.   Quite some time ago, I became interested in meditation and learning what the benefits......

Absolutely incredible how fast January 2020 sped along!   As busy as we are it’s imperative to your mind, body and soul to take the time out for self-care. Without doing so we will become depleted and most likely will not have the energy nor......

Yikes…where has January 2020 gone? It’s already January 30th. I hope you have been making strides in creating your own true authentic life.   As previously announced, I will be focusing Thursday’s on the books, classes and ceremonies that have guided me in my continued......

Welcome to the first day of Transformation Tips Tuesday!   For those that may have missed my announcement, Transformation Tips Tuesday is all about my transformation along my spiritual path.   The initial spark for my spiritual path has and continues to be journaling.  ......

I am delighted to be kicking off the week of January 26, 2020 my blog themes for Energy of Serenity…   Focus continues to be my theme of 2020 rather than allowing distractions to sway me from blogging regularly. I’ve created three weekly post themes......

  As the first month of the new decade moves along, here we are already on the 20th day of January 2020. As my spiritual transformation continues and I become more attuned to the significance of repeating numbers, low and behold we have “20” three......

I am determined to create a unique 2020 and beyond. I first chatted about slaying my inner naysayer at www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com as to my writing goals.   Today at Energy of Serenity I’m focusing on taking the proactive steps to manifest my Reiki energy healing practice......

Happy New Year!! ?? May 2020 be filled with gratitude, joy, love, health so your true authentic self unveils itself for the world to see. Don’t allow the expectations and conforms of society squash your spirit. We are all unique and worthy of having our......

May all my family members and friends who need miracles be blessed. May whoever is feeling unwell and weak be given strength. May all of those who have heavy burdens have their load lightened. May your Christmas be one filled with happiness and joy. Amen.......

I am filled with deep gratitude, love and joy to share my 2019 Holiday Special for Energy of Serenity…   Purchase any Energy Healing Session or Gift Certificate and receive a $20 gift card for use toward a future session   Offer Valid: Dec 2-24,......

May one and all rejoice in their own individual blessings not only on Thanksgiving ? but always. Enjoy ?? Namaste, Donna Reiki Master Energy of Serenity     Prayer of Thanksgiving O God, we thank you for this earth, our home; For the wide sky and......

Spectacular addition to my Reiki healing room at Energy of Serenity! A personally handcrafted healing broom by Light Club Curiosity Shoppe of Sugar Loaf, NY – www.lightclubshoppe.com Infused with healing oil and adorned with beautiful yellow flowers, Tree of life charm and Rose Quartz crystal.......

I am exhilarated and filled with gratitude to the Natural Awakenings publisher, Deborah Turner, in connecting with me over six months ago. It has been my esteem pleasure in contributing to her magazine! Thank you for the opportunity!   I am delighted to share with......

  (TAPPAN, NEW YORK) – Energy of Serenity is filled with gratitude to announce the unveiling of their new branding and website by Influencive Branding. Visit today and learn how you can unleash your inner peace with Reiki.   Inner peace. We all speak of......

I am filled with deep joy, love and gratitude to the Natural Awakenings publisher, Deborah Turner, in our authentic connection and like mindset in our quest in awakening readers word by word. I am delighted to share with you today, my recent article entitled, “Be......

I am exhilarated to receive the above Reiki client testimonial. This is why I do what I do! Filled with deep joy, love and gratitude. Wishing you all a splendid day! Namaste, Donna #energyofserenity #reikiclienttestimonial #reiki #energyhealing #donnamcdine...

Title: Yoga Wisdom Warrior Tales Inspiring You On and Of Your Mat  Author: Stephanie Spence Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Skyhorse (October 23, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 151073709X ISBN-13: 978-1510737099   Yoga Wisdom ~ Warrior Tales Inspiring You On and Off Your Mat is a must read and must have book for......

Join Rita Gigante Guided Meditation using Mala Beads for Prosperity and Abundance Friday, June 28th at 7-9 pm 200 Washington Street Tappan, NY Each participant will receive a string of mala beads, a set of 108 beads, to use as a tool to help the......

Do you often feel you are living your day-to-day life according to what society expects of you or do you live by your own rules? If you are the second one, kudos to you! If you are the first, I implore you to break free......

  Changing things up… instead of weekly fresh flowers I’ve created a succulent garden centerpiece with crystals and intention stones to manifest my desires.  Amethyst “Angel”… is a powerful and protective stone protecting the wearer from all types of harm, including geopathic or electromagnetic stress......

A glimpse into the oasis of Energy of Serenity’s Reiki room.      Schedule your session of self care today and renew your mind and body. Email donnamcdine@gmail.com or call 845-721-7802.     “Throughout my Reiki session I felt a lot of stress leave my......

  Much like the blooming rose,  take time for self care  and watch yourself bloom. ⁣ ⁣ Less than a week later the beauty of self care is evident. ⁣     ⁣ Take time each and every day for self care and watch your......

  My heart ❤️ soars when my Reiki clients feel the healing energy. ⁣   ⁣   These two clients were recipients of distant Reiki. ⁣   ⁣   Their names have been blacked out for their privacy. ⁣   ⁣   Namaste ?⁣  ......

In my daily quest for self care a friend of mine recently recommended the Crystal Clean Skin Care products and trusting her immensely I went ahead and ordered the Citrine Glow Hydrating Facial Scrub, Rosie Cheeks Toner and the Jade Roller.  Thank you @mahola.moon!   ......

Recently I was flagged by this image of “Memories on Facebook” post from 5 years ago and it still resonates with me today! Five plus years ago I came to the realization that I needed to change my approach to my life after suffering from debilitating migraines......

One too many times have I allowed a rocky start to stop me in my tracks and I would find myself retreating back into my comfort zone. Over the last five years or so, I have made concentrated efforts to not allow my inner naysayer......

My Mother is a special gift,A special giftthat God gave to me.I’d be lost and lonely without her,If God took her away you see.I love her so very much,That I couldn’t bear to live without her healing touch.Thank-you God for giving me such a loving......

  Rockland World Radio, Connections with Deborah Turner Interviews, Donna McDine, Reiki Master   My exhilaration of my radio interview has my soul soaring to new heights.    Tune in…   Wednesday, May 8  3:00-3:30 pm    Rockland World Radio  through the broadcast of  Connections......

Hello one and all,⁣⁣In an effort to stay focused, I’m splitting my Instagram efforts into two accounts… ⁣⁣@donna.mcdine which will remain focused on my books and personal photos⁣⁣and the second is…⁣⁣@energyofserenity and will be focused on Reiki and the power of healing energy. ⁣⁣I hope you remain......

  A not to be missed exhilarating evening    of manifesting your hearts desire. ??⁣   ⁣   Plus mini readings and guided meditation   by psychic medium, Rita Gigante. ⁣     ⁣@spaceofgracehealing⁣#ritagigante⁣#manifestation⁣#psychic⁣#meditation...

As I’ve been focusing on the importance of self-care daily and in my recent social media posts as well as on my website www.energyofserenity.com, I received the beautiful Cobaltian Calcite crystal from my daughters for my birthday and the meaning and benefits of Cobaltian Calcite ties......

The Importance of Self Care without the Guilt Do not feel guilty of self care.  It’s imperative for a healthy soul, mind and body.  I focused on a complete weekend of self care and boy did it feel and continues to feel terrific!  Kicked off......

Listening to your body is essential. ⁣⁣Feed your body with healthy nourishment and exercise.⁣⁣Feed your soul/mind with positive affirmations and meditation. ⁣⁣Plan and follow through on your self-care and watch your positivity soar.  ??⁣⁣#meditation ⁣#affirmations ⁣#positivity ⁣#reiki ⁣#energyofserenity...

Coumeenoole North, Co. Kerry Ireland Words are the stepping-stones to life. Focus on the positive within and around you  and build a life of authenticity….  Do you often feel you are living your day-to-day life according to what society expects of you or do you......

Our thoughts are our vibrations! Focus on the positive and  what we want to manifest  will come to fruition! ?? Donna McDine Reiki Master www.energyofserenity.com #manifest  #positivethoughts #energyofserenity #reiki #reikimaster #donnamcdine...

Looking forward to Reiki Master Continuing Ed later today LightClub Curiosity Shoppe​ ????‍♀️⁣ ⁣ #reiki ⁣ #reikimaster ⁣ #energyofserenity ⁣ #energy ⁣ #healing ⁣ #serenity ⁣ ⁣ @jenga_7 thanks for the beautiful photo ?...

Reiki Follow Loop⁣⁣Create the healing ripple effect and connect! ?‍♀️ ⁣⁣Connecting with Reiki facilitators and healers is uplifting to the mind, body & soul! ⁣⁣Join in on the ripple effect and make new connections today. ⁣⁣All you have to do is follow the 3 simple......

Inspiration and Manifestation Creating the Life You Desire by Donna McDine Reiki Master For me inspiration comes at the most unexpected times… typically in the car while alone listening to my favorite music. While driving to and from various appointments today, I was focusing on......

Can Reiki Help Lower High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, which may also be referred to as Hypertension affects millions of people all over the world. In fact, the World Health Organization reports that nearly one in four people around the world over the age......

As life’s ups and downs swirls around us often times the downs engulf us in such a way that we feel lost and unfocused. And we allow the difficult times to extinguish our fire within.  It’s your duty to yourself to not allow your truest......

What is Reiki? Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. Reiki is not affiliated with any particular religion or religious practice. It......

Wishing one and all a blessed new year!  And that all your dreams manifest into reality!  Namaste! #happynewyear #dreams  #manifestation...

I am pleased to share with you the wonderful and soothing decor I’ve recently added to my Reiki Sanctuary… First up the amazing trio Angel artwork by artist Renie De Mase…. Visit Renie at Instagram… renies_art Second a customized Chakra Wreath with Charoite Raw Stone......

Small Business SALE Purchase one 30 minute Reiki Session @ $45,  receive second 30 minute Reiki Session half off for total of $67.50 (a $90 value) (3rd choice in the pull down menu) Reiki Services 30-min Reiki Session $45.00 USD 60-min Reiki Session $80.00 USD......

O God, we thank you for this earth, our home; For the wide sky and the blessed sun, for the salt sea and the running water, for the everlasting hills and the never-resting winds, for trees and the common grass underfoot. We thank you for......

High energy for Reiki Master Class Continuing Ed Class at the LightClub Curiosity Shoppe conducted by Melissa Paone Somma! Before the class even began one could feel the high vibrational energy during our casual conversations of catching up with fellow students. As the class progressed......

Q – The word of the day is Quiet… Shhhh….how I relish the moments of pure quiet. Since my daughters were born, 23 years and 20 years ago, I began the habit of waking an hour earlier than the household. I find that hour of......

Dear Heavenly Father, We thank you today for all of the men and women who have served in our armed forces.  We are grateful for their dedication, discipline, faithfulness and courage.  From them may we learn the virtues of selfless service, unswerving loyalty to country,......

Happy Post Halloween.  I’ve been on a journey of getting out of my comfort zone.  I know to most this is not a big deal, but I did get out of my comfort zone and attended the Halloween Ball hosted by LightClub Curiosity Shoppe on......

Embrace the changes of the season as well as in yourself! Each of our journeys are unique,  but all have a common denominator… change! Going back thirty-three plus years ago I thought high school was the be all end all of what my life was......

I recently read an article entitled,  “Raise the Vibration of Your Workspace by Keeping Crystals on Your Office Desk”  by Melanie Beckler of Ask-Angels.com  and wanted to take the time out to share the link with you.  IMHO, it’s truly a fascinating article in approaching......

Take time for you and soak in the beauty gifted to us each day… Thank Mother Earth for the beauty with gratitude and love! #gratitude #beauty #MotherEarth #love...

Explore the benefits of Reiki. Find inner #serenity today and watch yourself soar.  Namaste ?...