PADMA LIGHT
KENDALL LANNING
Board Certified Child Life Specialist
500 HR Yoga Certified, Reiki Practitioner, Sound Healing Practitioner
Self-Published Children’s Book Author/Illustrator, Certified Grief Facilitator
Artist
I'm Kendall, authenticity, play, creativity, community connection, and service with purpose are what I value most. Since a young age, I've been captivated by the metaphysical effects of sound and vibration, recognizing the profound mystery in the transference of the non-physical to the physical realm. It was during my initial encounter with sound healing eight years ago that I not only experienced deep healing and meditation but also fell head over heels for this transformative modality.
Ever since that pivotal moment, my soul calling has led me to master the art of playing and manipulating the energy of crystal bowls and other instruments, a skill I consider essential in my path of sharing this gift with my community. My artistic inclinations seamlessly merge with my healing practice, as I perceive myself as an artist of energy, employing light codes to create beautiful and transformative experiences.
In addition to my sound healing journey, I am a self-published author and illustrator, crafting children's books that support spiritual and emotional intelligence. My dedication to my craft extends to my everyday work as an artist, mindfulness leader for children, and organizer of community events. With each passing day, I expand my sound healing collection while infusing its essence into every facet of my life and creative endeavors.
Sound Healing Offerings
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OMAHA, Neb. —
Kendall Lanning has a heart for children and professional experience to guide them through life’s ups and downs.
“Grief comes in many forms. You can grieve jobs. You can grieve losses of friendships,” said Lanning.
She’s a Child Life Specialist, a health care professional who works with children to help them cope through illness, disability and other trauma.
But as Lanning was helping hospitalized children work through grief, she realized that resources were lacking. She specifically wanted a picture book to tell a meaningful story.
She used her creative talents and love of animals to create the book “The Fox and the Feather.”
In the colorful picture book, the fox and cardinal are best friends. One day, the cardinal breaks the news to his friend that he is sick and dying. He leaves behind a feather as a reminder of their friendship.
Self-Published Children’s Book Author/Illustrator
What’s the inspiration behind the books?
As a Certified Child Life Specialist, I worked intimately with pediatric patients and their families, helping them navigate the challenges of hospitalizations, illness, trauma, loss, and bereavement. Witnessing their struggles firsthand, I felt a profound calling to create resources that could support children through difficult life experiences.
After leaving the hospital setting, I dedicated myself fully to community work, teaching yoga at local shelters and non-profits serving underserved populations. This deepened my understanding of the need for accessible tools to nurture children's resilience.
Drawing from my background in child development, my frontline experiences, my spiritual journey, and my artistic inclinations, I felt guided to integrate all these elements. By channeling my intuition and creative flow, I brought to life the children's books "The Fox and the Feather" and "Always Home."
These heartfelt stories aim to help young readers develop coping strategies and find solace during times of adversity. My diverse experiences, along with my deep spiritual connection, inspired me to pursue this literary path to empower children and families on their healing journeys.
The Fox & the Feather
Grief Book for Children and Families
The Fox and Cardinal are best friends. One day the Cardinal explains that he, “is sick and dying,” but reminds the Fox to look for signs to remind him they will always be together. One of those signs is a feather.
This book gives hope to the grieving heart and can also help open conversations on death, grief, and loss. Although, someone’s body is not with us, we can still get signs and messages they are near. Assisting in spiritual and emotional intelligence.
Grief can be a topic difficult to talk about with children. We try our best to protect our children from pain, and many times grief is associated with deep emotional pain. Keeping children safe from these experiences is natural response, but by blocking these conversations they are left to make up their own stories or not have proper tools to navigate through difficult emotions.
Strengthening emotional intelligence by helping children cope and navigate through truth and emotions. Validating feelings, answering questions, using developmentally appropriate language, clearing up misconceptions and giving them choices are essential in the process of talking to your child about grief and death.
Bilingual
English/Spanish Edition Now AVALIBLE!!
Always Home
Helping Children Through Life’s Transitions and Changes
Join three adventurous turtles in "Always Home" as they face changes and big emotions. From leaving their cozy nest to making new friends, they learn that home is in their hearts. With the help of a wise whale and caring friends, they realize that no matter where they go, home is always with them. This comforting story reminds children that they can always find their way back home to the heart even when things change. Home is always within, it can never be taken away, for it is who you are.
Discover parental resources in the back of the book tailored to help children through transitions. Additionally, engaging activities await that accompany the book, offering interactive ways to delve deeper into themes of resilience and belonging. Together, let's empower children to navigate life's transitions with courage, knowing that home is not just a place—it's a sanctuary found within.
ARTWORK
Alchemized Ether
It’s the transmutation of frequency into the physical-alchemizing energy into images. The paintings are vibrational that truly carry a resonance of healing into your space. Reach out if interested in purchasing or if you are looking for a custom piece.
Sometimes I forget that I’m an artist. It’s just who I am. It is truly the space where I lose track of time. Where I process my emotions and channel the unconscious-within myself and the collective. I am self-taught and through play I let go of perfectionism. The layers and layers leave no room for mistake. Each version underneath is a willingness to not settle- because I knew it would turn into something that I love. So I mirror that in my life.
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What People Are Saying…
“Thank you so much for the reading and the pictures! It helped give me so much clarity and solidified a lot of things I was already feeling! I am so much lighter and have a lot more comfort in knowing that I’m supported by the universe! So beautiful to see the cards designating with me completely even through FaceTime :) you were so thorough, and I could definitely tell you genuinely care. That was just amazing💖 all the love!”
“Kendall’s sessions are 🔥🔥🔥I had the most prolific meditation session with her. An hour with her can change your life and bring a little magic back into your life”
“I absolutely adore Kendall!!! The moment I met her I KNEW she’d play a defining role in my life…from inspiring me toward pursuing the career of my dreams to modeling what it’s like to live in your truth! She has a way of making you feel seen/heard/valued while also pushing you to expose your light to the world. I’m so excited to see where our journey takes us and I can’t think of anyone better to be a mentor of mine.”
“Kendall’s readings are so powerful! She has amazing energetic gifts that helped me align with my purpose and guide me into deeper relationship with myself. Receiving my crystal, card, and unique art piece was a tangible reminder to put the reading into practice in my life. I highly recommend a tarot reading with Kendall for anyone needing a truly aligned spirit guide.”