The Power of Presence: How Being Here Changes Everything

Gratitude as a Daily Practice: Simple Rituals, Reiki Wisdom & Finding Thanks in Hard Times

In this episode of Mystics at the Grocery Store, we chat through gratitude as a daily practice, discussing how to cultivate a mindful “attitude of gratitude” through simple awareness, journaling, and presence. We’ll connect gratitude to the Reiki Gokai precepts and describe it as a skill that can be trained, especially during depression or survival-minded thinking, starting with small, repeatable entries like being grateful for a pen or breath. The conversation explores where gratitude is felt in the body, moments that spark spontaneous gratitude (joy with loved ones, relief, intuition-guided safety, and kindness from strangers), and how difficult experiences like depression, divorce, and challenging life events can be alchemized into lessons.    Share with us in the comments how you find your gratitude moments in your daily life. Follow us for more and stay up to date on our latest services and classes!   MATGS: https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore [https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore]    Adrienne:  Chiron Masterclass: https://www.sageconnections.net/healing-with-chiron-in-taurusn [https://www.sageconnections.net/healing-with-chiron-in-taurusn]  https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/ [https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/]  https://www.sageconnections.net/ [https://www.sageconnections.net/] Additional Astrology Readings and Videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68UxMDyiUhQ1TwocmiKVuA]    Melinda:  https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/ [https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/] https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/ [https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/]  https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki [https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki]   Rosalyn:  https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/] www.twowolveswellness.com [http://www.twowolveswellness.com] Free Meditations: www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations [http://www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations]  Elemental Energies Class: https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/ [https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/]  Elemental Energies: Summer Season Guide: https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-summer-season-guide/ [https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-summer-season-guide/]  00:00 Gratitude Talk Kickoff 00:56 Attitude of Gratitude 01:32 Gratitude as a Daily Skill 02:26 Reiki Gokai Layers 03:40 Depression and Journaling 05:34 Where Gratitude Lives 07:29 Peak Gratitude Memories 12:22 Relief and Contrast 15:04 Singing Thanks  18:40 Awareness Snowball Effect 19:41 Kindness in Crisis Story 21:52 Kindness That Heals 22:25 Everyday Human Connection 23:14 Iowa Airport Gratitude Story 25:16 Finding Gratitude in Hard Times 26:23 Lessons From Divorce and Truth 28:36 Amor Fati Philosophy 32:28 Childhood Adventures and Trust 36:40 Shame, Self Compassion, and Tools 37:53 Practical Gratitude Recipe 39:47 Live Like You Were Dying Prompt 41:14 Closing Thanks

Midyear Cosmic Reset, New Moons, & Wounded Healers: Astrological Forecast Jun 19 - Jul 9, 2026

We're halfway through the year and the cosmos have a lot to say about it. Astrologer Adrienne joins us to break down a powerful three-week stretch of celestial energy that's asking you to stop, reflect, and own who you've become.   From the unaspected Gemini New Moon on June 14th (a rare, private conversation between you and you) to Chiron entering Taurus for a years-long deep dive into self-worth and security, to the Summer Solstice, a Capricorn Full Moon midyear check-in, and Jupiter moving into Leo, this is a season of transformation, celebration, and intentional reset.   We also explore what Venus in Virgo has to say about cleaning house, honoring the past, and upgrading your foundation, plus why Mercury still being in retrograde is actually perfect timing for all of it.   Grab your journal. It's time to ask the hard questions, celebrate how far you've come, and take center stage as the person you've been becoming all year.   Adrienne also shares details about her upcoming Chiron masterclass, so mark your calendars for July 26th! https://www.sageconnections.net/healing-with-chiron-in-taurus [https://www.sageconnections.net/healing-with-chiron-in-taurus]  Follow us for more and stay up to date on our latest services and classes!   MATGS: https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore [https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore]    Adrienne:  https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/ [https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/]  https://www.sageconnections.net/ [https://www.sageconnections.net/] Additional Astrology Readings and Videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68UxMDyiUhQ1TwocmiKVuA]    Melinda:  https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/ [https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/] https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/ [https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/]  https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki [https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki]   Rosalyn:  https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/] www.twowolveswellness.com [http://www.twowolveswellness.com] Free Meditations: www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations [http://www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations]  Elemental Energies Class: https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/ [https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/]  Elemental Energies: Summer Season Guide: https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-summer-season-guide/ [https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-summer-season-guide/]    00:00 June Cosmic Reset 00:48 Gemini Supermoon Intentions 01:21 Unaspected Moon Mirror Work 03:21 Chiron Enters Taurus 05:42 Applying Lessons Forward 09:12 Pluto Jupiter Tension 13:07 Cancer Solstice Illumination 15:23 Capricorn Full Moon Check In 20:29 Jupiter Into Leo 21:50 Mars Uranus Shock Awakening 22:36 Neptune Retrograde Review 23:41 Neptune Reality Check 24:46 Make It Tangible 25:58 Venus Enters Virgo 26:34 South Node Release 27:39 Chiron Worth Healing 29:35 Journal Your Reset 30:27 Midyear Reflection Talk 31:20 Collective Energy Signs 33:58 Listen Don’t React 36:17 Chiron Class Details 38:05 Services and Links 39:23 Closing and Farewell

Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul

Have you ever felt completely lost, disconnected from yourself, or like the life you built no longer fits who you are? You might be experiencing a dark night of the soul and you're not alone.   In this episode of Mystics at the Grocery Store, we dive deep into what the dark night of the soul really means: its origins in 16th-century mysticism (St. John of the Cross), how it shows up in everyday life through grief, loss, illness, and major life transitions, and how to recognize which stage you're in.   We discuss:   * The difference between depression and a spiritual dark night of the soul * How ego death leads to spiritual awakening and personal growth * Why you don't need to "fix" it — and what to do instead * Tarot wisdom: the Ten of Swords, the Death card, and what they reveal about transformation * Small, practical steps to take when you can barely get out of bed * How ancestral energy and inherited stories may be part of your experience   Whether you're deep in it right now or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers compassion, perspective, and a reminder that rebirth always follows the darkness.   Topics: dark night of the soul, spiritual awakening, ego death, spiritual growth, grief and healing, tarot wisdom, emotional healing, shadow work Follow us for more and stay up to date on our latest services and classes!   MATGS: https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore [https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore]    Adrienne:  https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/ [https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/]  https://www.sageconnections.net/ [https://www.sageconnections.net/] Additional Astrology Readings and Videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68UxMDyiUhQ1TwocmiKVuA]    Melinda:  https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/ [https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/] https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/ [https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/]  https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki [https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki]   Rosalyn:  https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/] www.twowolveswellness.com [http://www.twowolveswellness.com] Free Meditations: www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations [http://www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations]  Elemental Energies Class: https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/ [https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/]  00:00 Welcome 02:10 Defining the Dark Night 05:38 Process and Triggers 08:23 Origins and Ego Death 10:58 Ten of Swords Wisdom 13:27 Rebirth and the Knight 15:13 Advice to Past Self 18:39 Trust Yourself and Support 22:08 Raindrop Therapy Comb 22:44 Intuition Over Analysis 23:50 Take One Action 24:36 Small Steps Back 26:26 Hot Tub Acclimation 28:35 Golden Breadcrumbs 30:41 Layers of Suffering 31:36 Not Yours to Carry 32:34 Light After Darkness 34:47 No One Formula 36:29 Summer Sadness 37:37 Support and Farewell

Blue Moon Mirror, Mercury in Cancer, and 11-Day Grand Trine: Astrological Forecast May 29 - June 18, 2026

Welcome back to Mystics at the Grocery Store as we jump into the astrological forecast for May 29 to June 18, highlighting Gemini season’s shift into air energy and May’s bookend full moons that bring illumination and make it hard to ignore what you’ve learned and what no longer aligns. The May 31 Blue Moon Full Moon in Sagittarius invites a final appreciative look at what must be released, supported by trines to Saturn and Neptune plus strategic Pallas Athena, while Uranus underscores sudden awakenings. On June 1, Mercury enters Cancer for about 10 weeks (including retrograde), encouraging softer, nurturing communication, empathetic listening, and sensitivity. From June 2–13, an 11-day grand trine offers opportunities first with Virgo rising then Libra. It’s a juicy few weeks and we dive into it all! Follow us for more and stay up to date on our latest services and classes!   MATGS: https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore [https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore]    Adrienne:  https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/ [https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/]  https://www.sageconnections.net/ [https://www.sageconnections.net/] Additional Astrology Readings and Videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68UxMDyiUhQ1TwocmiKVuA]    Melinda:  https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/ [https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/] https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/ [https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/]  https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki [https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki]   Rosalyn:  https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/] www.twowolveswellness.com [http://www.twowolveswellness.com] Free Meditations: www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations [http://www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations]  Elemental Energies Class: https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/ [https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/]    00:00 Welcome And Gemini Season 01:08 May Bookends And Truths 02:40 Blue Moon Release 03:17 Sagittarius Full Moon  09:11 Mirror Notes And Self Talk 11:18 Mercury Enters Cancer 14:12 Grand Trine Window Begins 15:04 Virgo Then Libra Ascendant 20:19 Neptune Label Peeling 21:41 Moon Milestones June 4-13 25:53 New Moon Supermoon Intentions 27:02 Reflections And Practical Tips 30:33 Chiron And Self Protection 31:09 Hydration And Farewell

Sound Healing, Frequency, & Chanting: How Vibration Impacts the Body

In this episode of Mystics at the Grocery Store, we explore sound and frequency through chanting, music, binaural beats, and sound healing. We share personal experiences, including early memories of singing and laughter, using ocean sounds during childbirth for calm and breathing, a powerful group screaming release practice in a Scottish castle, and transformative crystal bowl sound baths. And although we highly suggest exploring these techniques we also talk about the cautions about mixing frequencies, the idea of chakra-related frequencies, and using apps for hertz-specific tracks. We also reference some super fascinating studies on mantra/Om chanting affecting alpha/theta waves, cortisol, the vagus nerve, and MIT research on 40 Hz light and sound stimulation in early Alzheimer’s. Follow us for more and stay up to date on our latest services and classes!   MATGS: https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore [https://www.instagram.com/mysticsatthegrocerystore]    Adrienne:  https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/ [https://www.instagram.com/adriennebentley_/]  https://www.sageconnections.net/ [https://www.sageconnections.net/] Additional Astrology Readings and Videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68UxMDyiUhQ1TwocmiKVuA]    Melinda:  https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/ [https://www.instagram.com/cirquemelinda/] https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/ [https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyreiki/]  https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki [https://www.moodystreetcircus.com/speakeasyreiki]   Rosalyn:  https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/twowolveswellness/] www.twowolveswellness.com [http://www.twowolveswellness.com] Free Meditations: www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations [http://www.twowolveswellness.com/meditations]  Elemental Energies Class: https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/ [https://twowolveswellness.com/elemental-energies-class/]    00:00 Sound and Chanting Intro 01:42 Early Music and Laughter 05:07 Ocean Sounds and Scream Release 08:01 Nature Drums and Crystal Bowls 12:19 Sound Healing Tips and Frequencies 16:03 Ancient Pyramids and Sound Theory 19:10 Prince 432 and Sound Magic 22:28 Science of Mantras and 40Hz 29:49 Everyday Sound and Media Tricks 33:27 Body Frequency Devices and Plant Music 36:57 Try It Yourself Closing