5 Minutes of Peace

In this powerful and reflective episode, we welcome Queen D Michele — author, blogger, creator, and founder of the Fula History & Genealogy Society in America, as well as a conscious curriculum designed to help middle and high school students cultivate self-awareness, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and conscious decision-making.QUEEN's WebsiteQUEEN on YouTubeQUEEN's Facebook pageToday, Queen D Michele invites listeners into a transformative inner inquiry with one fundamental question:Who’s driving—your ego or your soul self?From the moment we are born, we are guided by a pure inner voice—the quiet awareness that knows who we truly are. But as we grow, our senses pull us outward. What we see, hear, touch, and experience shapes a new identity, and the ego begins to take the lead.Queen D Michele describes how:Programming, conditioning, and external narratives strengthen the egoWe begin to believe we are the ego—the thought producer, processor, and storytellerThese stories become our beliefsThese beliefs shape our perceptionsOur perceptions construct the reality we live inMeanwhile, our soul self—the truest, most expansive part of us—remains present but unheard.Reflection Prompt from Queen D. MicheleAsk yourself today: Who’s driving?Is it the ego with its stories, fears, and conditioning?Or your soul self—your truest, most loving, most awakened essence?Returning to your soul self is not a single moment—it is a practice, a remembering, and a daily choice to live from inner truth. 5 Minutes of Peace is created by The Peace Room, Boise.To explore Reiki sessions, workshops, trainings, and more, visit:www.ThePeaceRoom.loveJoin us anytime you need grounding, clarity, and five minutes of peace.

In today’s episode, Kelly Jean guides us through an exploration inspired by the work of Gregg Braden — scientist, researcher, and visionary — whose teachings bridge science, spirituality, and human potential in extraordinary ways.The Pure Human WithinWhat does it really mean to be a “Pure Human” in our modern world?Are we limited by our biology … or are we far more capable than we’ve ever been taught?Drawing from Braden’s latest book, Pure Human: The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny, this reflection invites us to reconsider who we are — and what we are truly capable of.Key ConceptsWe Are More Than BiologyBraden describes humans as “soft technology” — beings wired for intuition, creativity, healing, and inner intelligence.We are not only responding to life…we are shaping it.Heart–Brain CoherenceOne of Braden’s central insights is coherence — the harmonious alignment between the heart and the brain. This coherence becomes measurable when we experience compassion, gratitude, or genuine care. When the heart shifts, the entire nervous system shifts. The body reorganizes into harmony. The electromagnetic field changes — subtly shaping the world around us.This is where Reiki beautifully aligns with Braden’s research:Quieting the mind.Opening the heart.Allowing energy to flow with intention.A physiological and spiritual coherence.Peace is not something we wait for.It is something we generate.Excerpt from Pure Human (Chapter 4: Awakening Our Superpowers)Kelly Jean shares Gregg Braden’s discussion of the “little brain in the heart” — the 40,000 sensory neurites discovered in 1991 that form a sophisticated neural network.This research shows that the heart is not simply a pump. It is a center of intelligence, intuition, memory, and communication. When we shift our inner state, even slightly, we unlock creative potential, clarity, healing, and connection. The “Pure Human” is not something we become someday.It is the awakened version of who we already are.Guided ReflectionKelly Jean invites listeners into a simple practice:• Place a hand on your heart• Take a slow inhale• Exhale softly• Feel the rhythm• Sense coherence rising withinThis subtle alignment of heart and mind becomes a small, steady practice of peace — something we can carry throughout our day.Thank you for joining this moment of connection, curiosity, and coherence — and for giving yourself 5 Minutes of Peace.To learn more about The Peace Room, our Reiki treatments, trainings, and workshops, visit:www.ThePeaceRoom.loveJoin us again whenever you need…5 Minutes of Peace.

In this reflective episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome Dean Graves, an experienced spiritual teacher, author, and mindfulness instructor. His work bridges consciousness, psychology, and personal transformation. Learn more about his books, teachings, and workshops at ddeangraves.org.@simpleenlightenment on InstagramDean's Facebook pageDean on YouTubeHe joins us to read an excerpt from his book, Edifying Children of a Lesser God, specifically the chapter titled “Stress and Suffering.”Dean explores the roots of human suffering and how our perception of self directly shapes our experiences. He explains that suffering is not an unavoidable part of life, but rather a distortion of perception — a learned belief that can be unlearned through conscious awareness and healing.He illustrates this concept with a powerful metaphor:If everyone were splashed by a sprinkler, all would be wet in the same way — because the water caused it.But when witnessing a car accident, no two people feel the same — because the experience doesn’t create the emotion, our interpretation does.Dean reminds us that our reactions are reflections of our internal condition. As we evolve, we begin to interpret life from a higher, more peaceful state of consciousness — reducing suffering and expanding awareness.Takeaway PracticeDean encourages listeners to begin their journey of healing by:Recognizing the false lens through which suffering is perceived.Releasing the belief that pain is inevitable.Observing experiences as neutral, allowing emotions to be guided by awareness rather than reaction.5 Minutes of Peace is created by The Peace Room, Boise.Each episode offers reflections, meditations, and readings designed to help you reconnect with peace, love, and awareness — within yourself and the world around you.Learn more about Reiki treatments, crystal healings, and workshops at www.thepeaceroom.love

Today’s episode features Janet Attwood, bestselling author, speaker, passion coach, Transcendental Meditation teacher, Ayurveda advocate, and creator of the globally celebrated program The Passion Test.You can explore Janet’s work and take The Passion Test at: www.thepassiontest.comWith more than 20 books and a lifetime devoted to helping people discover what lights them up, Janet joins us to share her wisdom on how to stay creatively inspired, remove limiting beliefs, and live a truly passionate life.Janet is the creator of The Passion Test, a powerful self-discovery process that helps you get crystal clear on what matters most in your life. Through her teachings, Janet empowers individuals to stop living life on autopilot and instead reach into their genius, uncover their gifts, and share them with the world.Her central message: Passion fuels purpose, and purpose fuels joy.In this episode (excerpted from an interview with Mark in 2021), Janet guides us through a reflection on:1. What Passion Really IsPassion is what you love.What you care about.What gets you out of bed in the morning.What lights your inner fire.And everyone has the desire to live a passionate life because we want to know we are not simply drifting—we want to create.2. Why Clarity MattersJanet explains that the Passion Test is filled with exercises that help you get so clear on your desires that when you close your eyes, you can actually see the life you want to create.It is an inside-out process—noticing the visions, feelings, and desires that arise when you ask:“When my life is ideal, I am…”3. Becoming a “Manifestation Magnet”Janet teaches the ancient Vedic principle:“Curving back on myself, I create again and again.”Through intentional reflection — across career, relationships, health, spirituality, lifestyle, and your environment — you begin to see the elements that truly matter to you.With enough clarity, vision turns to magnetism.The people, places, and opportunities begin to appear. The Formula for Living a Passionate LifeJanet shares her signature three-step formula:1. INTENTIONGet crystal clear on what you want.Take the Passion Test to identify your top five passions.2. ATTENTIONWhat you put your attention on grows.Focus your energy on what you choose to create — not what is lacking.3. NO TENSIONDo all you can do…and then surrender.Let go. Trust. Allow something even better to arrive.This is when manifestation accelerates.This is when passion turns into reality.And to learn more about The Peace Room, our Reiki treatments, healing workshops, and meditation resources, visit:www.thepeaceroom.love Thank you for listening, and thank yourself for taking 5 Minutes of Peace today.Join us again whenever you need a moment of calm, clarity, and connection.

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome Stan Lai, one of the world’s most acclaimed playwrights and theatre directors.Born in the U.S. and raised in both America and Taiwan, Stan earned his PhD from UC Berkeley and has since written over 40 groundbreaking plays, including A Dream Like a Dream and Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land. He is also the co-founder of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival and Huichang Theatre Village, and the creative force behind Theatre Above in Shanghai, a venue devoted entirely to his work.Today, Stan reads from Chapter Four of his new book, CreativitRy, released by Anthem Press — a deeply reflective and practical guide to awakening your own creative potential. Drawing on Buddhist philosophy and his own artistic journey, Stan explores the balance of wisdom and method, two essential parts of the creative process.He shares a transformative moment from a teaching trip to India, where a discussion with a Buddhist monk led him to realize that creativity, like spiritual practice, requires both technical skill and inner wisdom. Without this balance, our work—and our lives—remain incomplete.“To be an artist, you need to have skills. At the same time, you must have the wisdom to know what to use those skills for.”— Stan Lai, CreativitRyInstagram: @Stanlai99Book: CreativitRy on Amazon →Five Minutes of Peace is created by The Peace Room, Boise — offering Reiki treatments, crystal healings, and workshops for personal and spiritual growth.Learn more at www.thepeaceroom.love.

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome Rev. Cathy Benz, a gifted psychic healer, spiritual intuitive, and transformational coach who has been teaching energy mastery for over two decades. As the founder of Divine Spirit Healing Center, Cathy specializes in helping empaths, lightworkers, and highly sensitive souls release energetic blocks, reclaim their power, and align with their divine light through her teachings on Quantum Meditation and The 12 Levels of Ascension.Rev. Cathy guides listeners through a deeply centering Golden Sun Meditation — a practice for restoring energetic balance and reconnecting with your highest self.This meditation is especially supportive for those who:Absorb the energy of others easilyAre awakening to their spiritual giftsFeel drained or disconnected from their inner lightListeners are invited to:Ground into the earth’s supportive energyBreathe deeply into heart–mind coherenceVisualize a radiant golden sun above the crownAllow its light to flow gently through the body, clearing heaviness and worryExpand this light outward into the world as a vibration of peaceKey Reflections“Your light is so needed in this world. Be brave, be courageous, and shine it fully.”“Peace is always within you — waiting behind the noise.”“When you release the energy that isn’t yours, you return to your authentic self.”Cathy's Website@cathylbenz on InstagramCathy on YouTube5 Minutes of Peace is a weekly meditation podcast created by The Peace Room, Boise, where each episode offers space to reflect, recharge, and renew. Learn more about our Reiki treatments, workshops, and trainings at www.ThePeaceRoom.loveJoin us again whenever you need a few quiet moments to reconnect with peace.

In this episode, Kelly Jean explores the sacred rhythm of Reiki Drumming — a practice that unites sound, vibration, and universal life force energy to restore balance and peace within.Across cultures and centuries, drumming has been used in ceremonies, meditation, and healing rituals. Its steady rhythm mirrors the heartbeat — the pulse of life — grounding us in the present moment. When combined with Reiki, this timeless rhythm transforms into a channel for divine healing and renewal.Kelly explains how Reiki Drumming entrains the brain into calm, meditative states, clears stagnant energy, and fills the space with light and harmony. Each beat becomes a prayer — a vibration of intention that bridges the physical and spiritual worlds.At The Peace Room, Reiki Drumming is woven into workshops, Reiki Spa Days, and individual sessions, offering clients a deeply grounding and heart-centered experience. Whether through gentle meditative rhythms or powerful emotional releases, Reiki Drumming reminds us that we can always return to center — to the still point within.Listeners are invited to imagine the heartbeat of the drum resonating in their chest and breathe — releasing what no longer serves them with each exhale, returning to balance with every beat.Key ThemesThe universal rhythm of healing through soundThe union of Reiki energy and drumming vibrationGrounding, balance, and release through rhythmCreating sacred space and intention through soundFinding peace in the steady pulse of the momentLearn more about upcoming experiences at www.thepeaceroom.loveJoin us again whenever you need 5 Minutes of Peace.

In this deeply moving episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome author and leadership coach Ian Ziskin, whose new book Lives Lost and Leadership Found: Lessons from Special Somebodies explores how loss and love can shape the way we lead, connect, and grow.Through a blend of personal reflection, neuroscience, and leadership insights, Ian invites listeners to consider how grief and transformation are often intertwined—and how moments of loss can awaken compassion and resilience in ourselves and others.This episode features Ian’s original song, “Here and Gone,” written as a companion to the book. The song captures the tender balance of remembrance and renewal—how love and time may fade, yet still leave behind profound lessons that never disappear.Through his writing and music, Ian reminds us that the heart of leadership is deeply human.Listen & ReflectThis episode encourages a quiet moment to honor those who’ve shaped us—and to recognize that through loss, we often rediscover our strength, empathy, and peace.5 MINUTES OF PEACE is created by The Peace Room, Boise.Learn more about our Reiki treatments, energy healing workshops, and spiritual programs at www.ThePeaceRoom.love.

In this gentle guided meditation, Kelly Jean invites listeners to restore balance and vitality through mindful awareness and Reiki energy. Drawing inspiration from her full-body Reiki ASMR practice, this episode is designed to help you recover when you feel emotionally drained, physically tired, or mentally overwhelmed.Listeners are guided through deep, rhythmic breathing and subtle energy clearing—imagining slow, sweeping hand movements that release what no longer serves. Soft tones and healing vibrations weave through the meditation, creating a calm energetic flow that soothes the body and clears the mind.Kelly leads you through a journey of self-care and energetic realignment—beginning at the face, where stress and emotion often reside, and moving through the entire body with waves of Reiki light. The practice emphasizes loving awareness, self-acceptance, and the gentle reminder that energy work is not about control—it’s about flow and allowing yourself to return to ease.By the end of the meditation, listeners are encouraged to express gratitude for their bodies and the life force that carries them each day, reaffirming that managing energy for good health begins with compassion for oneself.Key ThemesReiki and ASMR for holistic restorationReleasing energetic blockages through visualizationMind-body harmony through breath and awarenessFlow, not control, as the essence of energy balanceGratitude as the foundation of health and peaceListen & ReflectAllow this 5-minute meditation to guide you back to your center. Each time you listen, you’ll deepen your connection to your body’s natural rhythm and open space for rest, healing, and renewal.About the ShowFive Minutes of Peace is created by The Peace Room in Boise, Idaho — a center for Reiki, training, and healing. Learn more about individual treatments, crystal healings, and upcoming workshops at www.thepeaceroom.love.

In this guided meditation episode of Five Minutes of Peace, we welcome back life coach David Lawson to lead listeners through a transformative visualization to help release limiting beliefs and consciously create the future they want.David begins with grounding breathwork—inviting you to sit comfortably, breathe deeply, and feel energy rise from the soles of your feet to the crown of your head. As you settle into stillness, he guides you to imagine a peaceful place in nature — a beach, a forest, or a meadow — where your mind and body can relax into calm awareness.He then explains how the power of conscious thought can rewire your brain. By recognizing and releasing unwanted emotions or stories that no longer serve you, you can shift from anxiety and self-doubt toward freedom and empowerment. Through this process, David teaches that awareness gives you choice — the ability to stop old patterns, cancel them, and consciously create new beliefs aligned with your higher self.Listeners are invited to:Identify and release emotions that keep them stuck.Surrender old energy to the universe for transformation.Visualize their new self — free, peaceful, and empowered.Trust in the universe’s support to sustain that change.The meditation closes with gentle reminders to breathe, relax, and re-enter your day with renewed energy and awareness.David Lawson is a transformational life coach and founder of Awake Warrior, based in Toronto, Ontario. His work focuses on conscious living, emotional release, and empowering individuals to awaken their highest potential through mindfulness and personal development.Learn more about David’s work at www.awakewarrior.com.Five Minutes of Peace is produced by The Peace Room in Boise, Idaho — a space dedicated to Reiki, energy healing, and conscious living.Learn more or book a session at www.ThePeaceRoom.love.

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we explore how Reiki can transform even the briefest human exchanges — those everyday moments with cashiers, baristas, and servers — into powerful opportunities for healing, kindness, and connection.Join us as we walk through five simple ways to infuse your daily interactions with Reiki energy:Energetic Blessing – Send light and peace to the people who serve you.Gratitude Infusion – Amplify your appreciation with Reiki energy to uplift both giver and receiver.Empathetic Listening – Channel Reiki through your awareness to create a healing space during conversations.Balancing Interactions – Use Reiki to harmonize energy between yourself and others.Positive Intention – Set the tone for smooth, pleasant experiences before they begin.These mindful practices remind us that Reiki isn’t limited to formal sessions. It’s a living energy that can flow through our daily lives, turning ordinary encounters into extraordinary moments of peace.This episode of Five Minutes of Peace was created by The Peace Room, Boise.To learn more about Reiki sessions, workshops, and meditations, visit www.ThePeaceRoom.love

In this calming episode of Five Minutes of Peace, guest reader Marcy Galvez guides listeners through a gentle, restorative breathing practice designed to calm the mind, restore balance, and reconnect with the body’s natural rhythm.From her background as a Reiki Master, yoga instructor, and therapist, Marcy combines mindfulness, somatic awareness, and energy healing in a beautifully grounded meditation. She invites you to find a comfortable space, bring awareness to your breath, and place one hand on your abdomen and the other over your heart. Through slow, intentional breathing—first into the belly, then the chest—listeners are guided into a state of relaxation and centered awareness.This simple yet powerful practice is one you can use anytime to release tension, soothe emotions, and return to your inner stillness. Marcy reminds us that healing begins with presence—and that even a few conscious breaths can bring us home to ourselves.Marcy is a heart-centered, intuitive practitioner passionate about helping individuals and couples reclaim their authentic selves. She specializes in somatic and energy-based therapies through her practice, Blue Hummingbird Counseling and Wellness in Boise, Idaho. When she’s not guiding others in their healing, she enjoys morning meditations, coffee with friends, and watching for hummingbirds—the namesake of her practice.Learn more about her work at bluehummingbirdcounseling.com.And book a Reiki session with her at https://www.thepeaceroom.love/peace-partnersFive Minutes of Peace is created by The Peace Room, Boise.Learn more about our Reiki treatments, crystal healings, and workshops at www.ThePeaceRoom.love.

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, listeners are invited to explore how Reiki can be used to bring calm, balance, and harmony to every part of a journey—from the moment you pack your bags to the moment you return home.Through five simple yet powerful practices, this reading offers a mindful way to travel with greater peace and ease:Reiki Your Itinerary – Before your trip, send Reiki energy to your travel plans, setting intentions for smooth connections, safe passage, and joyful discoveries along the way.Charge Your Luggage – Infuse your bags with Reiki for safe handling and timely arrival, wrapping them in light and intention for security throughout your travels.Practice In Transit – Use self-Reiki during flights, drives, or train rides to relieve fatigue, ease anxiety, and maintain energetic balance while on the move.Share Reiki with Companions – Send Reiki to fellow travelers, friends, or family to promote patience, harmony, and mutual enjoyment of the journey.Infuse Your Accommodations – Upon arrival, use Reiki to cleanse and bless your hotel room or temporary stay, creating a calm and welcoming environment for rest and renewal.These practices remind us that Reiki can travel with us anywhere, transforming ordinary trips into experiences of presence and peace.The 5 Minutes of Peace podcast is created by The Peace Room in Boise, Idaho. Learn more at www.ThePeaceRoom.love.

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, Reiki Master, psychic medium, and massage therapist Kristy Lageson shares a moving excerpt from The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo. This reflection invites listeners to explore the deep and sometimes challenging practice of loving ourselves—and how that love connects us to the world around us.Kristy reads about the courage it takes to stay loyal to something no one else can see, and the quiet strength required to nurture our own self-worth. Through poetic imagery—like feeding a “clear bird” that only you can see—Mark Nepo illustrates how self-love transforms secrecy into light and brings us back to the oneness of life.Kristy also shares from her own experience as a healer and intuitive, weaving together themes of Reiki, mediumship, and massage therapy. Her reading offers a gentle reminder that when we believe in what no one else can see, we discover our own wings and our shared connection with all living things.This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and remember that every moment—no matter how difficult—is a fine moment to live, and a fine moment to be fully present.Kristy's Website@PositivelyZenMassage on InstagramThe 5 Minutes of Peace podcast is created by The Peace Room in Boise, Idaho. Learn more at www.ThePeaceRoom.love.

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we explore one of the most common questions Reiki practitioners and students ask: How is Holy Fire® Reiki different from traditional Usui Reiki?Both are forms of Reiki — a Japanese technique for relaxation, stress reduction, and healing — but they represent different expressions of the same universal life force energy. This short reflection explains the distinctions while honoring both traditions as equally valuable and transformative.Key Insights:Symbols and Consciousness: Traditional Usui Reiki uses three Level II symbols and one Master symbol to focus healing energy. Holy Fire® Reiki introduces additional symbols unique to its system, designed to activate higher levels of consciousness.Attunements and Placements: Traditional Usui Reiki involves attunements passed through the teacher. Holy Fire® Reiki replaces these with placements and ignitions—direct transmissions from Source energy itself—creating a deeply personal and direct connection with Reiki.Vibrational Evolution: As human consciousness evolves toward a more heart-centered vibration, Holy Fire® Reiki represents this shift. It channels a higher frequency of healing energy aligned with the expanding awareness of unity and compassion.Ever-Evolving Reiki: Usui taught that Reiki is ever-developing, a living energy that grows as we do. Holy Fire® Reiki embodies this principle, inviting us to continue raising our vibration and bringing more light into our healing practice and the world.This episode reminds us that Reiki, whether traditional Usui or Holy Fire®, is a path of evolution, connection, and love. Each system offers its own doorway into higher awareness and deeper peace.The 5 Minutes of Peace podcast is created by The Peace Room in Boise, Idaho.Learn more about Reiki classes, sessions, and events at www.ThePeaceRoom.love.

In this episode, we feature Cherish, a luminous new work by acclaimed Canadian composer and pianist Bonnie Milne.https://www.facebook.com/BonnieMilneMusicReleased as part of her sophomore album Perception (MTS Records, July 25, 2025), Cherish is both elegant and deeply moving — a piece that captures gratitude, memory, and enduring emotional connection.Available in both full ensemble and solo piano versions, Cherish highlights Milne’s gift for weaving classical expression with cinematic storytelling. Her artistry shines not only in the beauty of her piano work but also in the layered textures created with world-class collaborators, including cellists Kevin Fox and Alyssa Wright, violinist Shane Guse, flautists Dawn Ellis-Mobbs and Karen Richards, organist Dan McCoy, and percussionist Dave Hewitt.With more than 200,000 Spotify streams, chart-topping singles, and international acclaim — including the UK iTunes Classical #2 hit Stolen Night Sky — Bonnie Milne has quickly become a compelling voice in modern classical music. Her latest album, Perception, explores vulnerability, healing, and the beauty that can be found in uncertainty.Cherish invites us into a quiet yet powerful space of reflection, where music becomes a vessel for connection and peace.The 5 Minutes of Peace podcast is created by The Peace Room in Boise, Idaho. Learn more at www.ThePeaceRoom.love.

Reiki for Pets – Five Ways to Create a Peaceful ConnectionIn this episode, we explore how Reiki can deepen the bond between you and your beloved animal companions. Reiki for pets works in the same way it does for people—bringing relaxation, balance, and healing energy—while also honoring the unconditional love our pets share with us every day.Here are five simple ways to bring Reiki into your pet care routine:Healing Touch – When petting, grooming, or cuddling your animal, open yourself as a channel for Reiki and let your touch become a conduit for comfort, ease, and unconditional love.Reiki-Infused Food and Water – Hold your pet’s bowls briefly and visualize filling their meals with Reiki light to support vitality and well-being from the inside out.Soothing Stress – In moments of anxiety—such as storms, fireworks, or changes in routine—offer calming Reiki energy to create a safe, peaceful environment.Support at the Vet – Send Reiki before and during veterinary visits to help ease fear and encourage calm cooperation, supporting both your pet and the care team.Shared Reiki Moments – Take time to sit quietly together, sharing Reiki energy for mutual healing, deepened connection, and a sense of peace.This practice not only benefits your pets but also nurtures your own sense of presence, intuition, and compassion.The 5 Minutes of Peace podcast is created by The Peace Room, Boise. Learn more about Reiki treatments, classes, and offerings at www.ThePeaceRoom.love.

In this episode, meditation teacher and retreat leader Tania Ho shares a reading from her favorite book, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Focusing on the chapter about anger, Tania invites us to reconsider this often misunderstood emotion.Instead of being stuffed down or ignored, anger is meant to be listened to. It is a voice, a map, and a loyal companion pointing us toward action, boundaries, and growth. Tania reflects on how anger signals the death of old patterns and the birth of new possibilities. When honored, anger becomes a tool that fuels creativity, helps us treat our ideas with respect, and reminds us to act in our own best interest.She closes with a reminder that creative recovery is not linear—growth happens in cycles, with steps forward and pauses for rest. By treating ourselves with gentleness and compassion, we create the conditions for meaningful change.This episode offers a powerful reframe: anger is not the enemy, but a guide toward living more authentically and courageously.To learn more about Tania’s work and upcoming retreats, visit: www.museflowerretreat.comThe 5 Minutes of Peace podcast is created by The Peace Room, Boise. Learn more at www.ThePeaceRoom.love.

In this episode, author and storyteller Will Cady shares a reading from his book Which Way Is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics.Through the myth and legacy of bluesman Robert Johnson, Will reflects on the profound choices we make with our creative gifts. Johnson’s hands carried him from the fields of Mississippi to a San Antonio hotel room where he recorded 29 songs that became the foundation of rock and roll. His story—woven with myth, music, and mystery—raises timeless questions about inspiration, sacrifice, and what it means to leave a mark on culture.Will explores how Johnson’s influence echoes through generations of musicians, from Muddy Waters to Led Zeppelin, from Bob Dylan to Amy Winehouse, reminding us of the delicate dance between creativity, commerce, and the soul.This reading, “Robert Johnson’s Hands,” invites us to consider what we give, what we create, and how our choices ripple far beyond our own lives.To learn more about Will Cady and his work, visit willcady.com.The 5 Minutes of Peace podcast is created by The Peace Room, Boise. Learn more at www.ThePeaceRoom.love

In this episode, Reiki Master and astrologer, Jane Kreller, explores the astrology of the fall season and what it means for you.On September 22, the Sun enters Libra, marking the Autumn Equinox. Jane reflects on this moment of balance—equal day and night—as an invitation to restore harmony in our lives. This equinox follows two September eclipses (Sept 7 and Sept 21), amplifying themes of endings, beginnings, and fated shifts.Jane shares how each zodiac sign, especially by rising sign, might experience these energies over the coming months:Aries: Adjust health routines and mental/spiritual practices.Taurus: New opportunities in groups, children, and creativity.Gemini: Shifts in career and home life—say yes to growth.Cancer: Inspired to learn, travel, and find deeper meaning.Leo: Focus on finances and shared resources with others.Virgo: Release old patterns; deepen partnerships.Libra: Adjust work routines; address mental and emotional patterns.Scorpio: Align with supportive friends and organizations; focus on creativity.Sagittarius: Transition in career; strengthen family and home life.Capricorn: Re-examine beliefs; focus on communication and close connections.Aquarius: Opportunities in finances; manage shared resources carefully.Pisces: Personal expansion; clarify identity within partnerships.Jane reminds us that balance at the equinox is about letting go of what no longer serves, creating space for growth and harmony.To learn more about your personal astrology or to work with Jane, visit her listing on the Peace Room’s website under Peace Partners: www.ThePeaceRoom.love.