Ruby waltzed into my life late last year after approaching me to be her coach…
And, as is the case with so many of my clients, the coaching relationship transformed into a two-way reciprocal learning experience that I still cherish. This Canadian crystal healing, intuitive powerhouse is my Reiki mentor, but beyond that, she’s divinely sweet, warm-hearted and has an outrageously gorgeous giggle! Plus, she’s an incredible friend.
Ruby regularly pops into my dreams, and that comforts me, particularly if I jump online the next day to discover that she’s emailed me, or hollered out. Seems our chats about soul growth and our energy exchanges have left us woven together in the ether a few times… Those soul connections certainly count for something, huh?
If you’ve thought about being attuned to the energy of Reiki before, please, get in touch with Ruby, she can attune you over Skype (energy’s kinda cool like that)…
Sum up your mission in one sentence.
My mission is to love, be love, inspire love, show love, express love, spread love.
Can you share with us one of your most vulnerable moments (and in hindsight, what made it so beautiful?).
Anytime I put myself out there I feel vulnerable. I look very confident about all of it, but Iʼm wrangling all my doubts and fears on the inside. Answering these questions for example. Itʼs taken me a really long time to wrangle the crazies long enough to put anything on paper! The rewards though? I feel more comfortable expressing myself, who I am and what I do every time I put myself out there. Owning what I do is helping me to grow and step further into my role this lifetime.
What turns you on?
Fun, joy and humour! If I can goof around, relax and be myself man…Iʼm on!
What makes your blood boil?
Disrespect. Doesnʼt matter if itʼs towards people, animals, places. It gets me going. Iʼm also a recovering road rager. I have issues with other peoples driving abilities, but Iʼve been much better since receiving some sage advice. My sister said to me ‘Maybe, they have to poop!’
How do you define confidence?
Confidence for me isnʼt about being fearless. Itʼs about knowing what you need to do, being totally scared, uncomfortable or afraid, and doing it anyway. Being who you are, doing what you do and loving it even if no one else gets it.
Big girl panties help. I told my hubbie one day that I was going to buy undies, bedazzle the shit out of them and put them on the wall. I should put them in one of those shadow boxes, label them “Big Girl Panties” and add an “in case of emergency break glass” sticker. Fabulous!
When was the last time you experienced pure, unadulterated joy? Can you give us the juicy details?
Oh my god…our recent family camping trip! Picture this: my husband (big man), myself (little woman), two boys, two fishing rods and a dog. All of us in a canoe. Did I mention that we are completely novice canoers? The boys want to fish, hubbie and I canʼt get our paddling in synch, the dog wants out of the boat and at the fishing lures. We didnʼt catch any fish, the boys jumped into the lake almost tipping us and the dog we were trying to keep in the boat canʼt figure out how to jump out so hubbie tosses him in. It was so much fun. We just had to laugh at ourselves and enjoy the day. I had a moment of outside observation when I realized that yes, this is what itʼs all about. We could have been cranky and mad and frustrated but we werenʼt. We chose to be joyful.
What makes you feel most ENLIVENED?
Conversation, interaction, spontaneity! Those last minute road trips with friends, out for hours, no timelines, just chatting about everything and anything and rolling with the day.
Thatʼs my happy juice. I crave it, need it, feed off it! I always come back sparkling and happy.
Combining my passions with a business I love makes me feel …
Free. It makes me feel free.
Few people know this about me, but I …
I really like to shoot. I mean guns. The bigger the better! I donʼt hunt (though I grew up hunting), but there is something really satisfying about hitting a target spot on. Itʼs like hells ya, I could survive a zombie apocalypse!
I secretly wish I could …
Iʼd love to play an instrument. I love music and wish I was more musically inclined. I canʼt even sing. No really…I canʼt sing. Canʼt carry a tune, canʼt recreate a tune, just nothing. Maybe I could pick up a guitar or drums though.
To me, the words ‘Such Different Skies’ mean …
The sky is universal but we all view it from our own unique perspective. For me “Such Different Skies” is a reminder that we are all in our own reality and each one is beautiful and right.
Ruby is an intuitive empath, Certified Crystal Healer and a Reiki Master/Teacher. She also has a knack for guiding people through periods of transition and change in their lives.
Her magic lies in helping people create positive changes; guiding them from disconnected, dispirited and unhappy lives into a space where self love, acceptance and soulful connection allows them to make the choices and changes that will lead to balance and wellbeing.
Her mix of humor, love and directness infuses everything in her medicine bag. She offers personal and group spiritual coaching, reiki/crystal healing sessions, reiki training & intuitive readings.
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Love this interview – and love both of you two ladies! Thank you Ruby for being the conduit through which Reiki entered my life (& for my little chunk of rose quartz you sent me – it is tucked in my pocket often – including today!). I’m looking forward to stepping into Reiki 2 soon xx
Gorgeous! I love you Ruby and Tara. Ruby, your like my Reiki mumma. You have such a nurturing and motherly but friendly feel to guiding me through my Reiki practice. Thank you.
Kristen
Ruby, I loved your words! Your description of the canoe trip was just magical. It was just the reminder I needed – ‘this is what it’s all about’ ;) Thank you! And thank you Tara too for your wonderful questions ;) I love to read people’s answers to this – ‘the big stuff’ :D
This interview is hilarious! And I laughed so hard when I read about your canoe trip. It so reminds me of my crazy family. Thank you fro sharing Ruby and I’m so happy you invited in here, Tara. Big hugs to both of you!