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The Candy Hangover!

Another Halloween has come and gone. I’m sure we aren’t the only parents who watch what their kids eat, including the candy they get at Halloween!

We had some ah-ha moments in our home this past week that I wanted to share.

We do let our kids enjoy Halloween and their candy… and use this as an opportunity to educate. I can admit I used to come at them in a much more authoritarian manner. Being a mom of two kiddos who are less than 18 months apart, this was the norm for many years, and well just having young kids, you, as the parents make the majority of the decisions for your kids. As they get older however it’s so empowering for the kids to be educated on WHY we choose this and that, and if they experience something negative it’s the perfect opportunity to grow and learn. Right, because we are all, always learning!

So our ah-ha moments this week that really made me feel like a rock star parent…

Last weekend, after a slightly crazy week with hockey, our boy also had a hockey tournament. During the week (last week and this) he was responsible for making something healthy for his dinner before his games due to timing and let’s face it at 13 there is alot he can make himself. On the weekend however, he and my husband were away at his hockey tournament, which also meant staying at a hotel and eating out. When the boys came home and we were all chatting about the weekend, our son made a comment about how he could FEEL that they ate out alot and ate alot of different food… take out pizza, take out burgers and fries, chips etc.

Of course as his, much more health conscious mom, then pointed out to him, he was being very conscious and aware about how he was feeling after being away and eating out, getting less sleep etc so I made sure to honor that feeling he was having.

Last night, the day after Halloween, the kids obviously enjoyed some treats. Our girl, bless her, went trick or treating for both of them! Our boy had a hockey game, which kudos to his coaches for giving the players some treats, that was really awesome. When he got home, she had everything divided up in what she likes and what he likes, and it legit was divided up that way, not just stuff she didn’t like. When we went to family’s homes (who knew the boy was playing hockey) and they told her to take some for him, she purposely picked what she knows he likes.

As the kids get older I want them to be aware of their actions, which also includes indulging in things that might not be the best for them, but honestly guys it doesn’t happen much. I’m so much more now about empowering them, you make this decision and this could be the result or the options for dealing. I’m also all about setting an example and learning from that. I’m not perfect, ahem no one is. I’ve had health challenges I’ve been very upfront with and do not hide, it’s my life. I use this as a learning experience for the kids as well. I have no problem admitting to them if I made a bad choice and thus paid the consequences of that bad choice, for me its been typically food choices, which up until October I was still being slightly ignorant myself about. I shared with them how I was choosing to eliminate some foods from my diet to help me learn what is best for me and what I should avoid, more on that later!

Enter in candy hang over… for the past 5 years we have shifted our family’s health in a holistic direction. So we always have had our holistic options as an option for soothing this “candy hangover”! Yesterday morning before the kids went to school I made sure they not only took their vitamins but also their probiotics. Its SO important to get healthy bacteria in the guts and we have noticed many positive shifts when we do this!

We also oil the kids everyday, I’m honestly SO much better at my kids oil routine than my own! 🙈 Yup I can admit it, it seems more challenging to get myself in routines BUT I’m working through that and have already mastered the daily supplements! 😉 Oiling everyday helps boost their immune system, help keep them grounded and also supports healthy sleep! Win win for the kiddos and win win for the parents when our kids can name how they are feeling and walk up to our oil rack and support their bodies.

This was our experience last night. After returning home from the arena, our sweet girl was experiencing a candy hangover… headache and all! She knew the first steps were water and oils to help hydrate and boost her immune system… and that’s exactly what she did before having a warm shower and going to bed!

Being a parent isn’t always easy, but you know what this feels good! To know that you are empowering the next generation to not only be mindful of mother earth and the products they are using but to LISTEN TO THEIR OWN BODIES! Its huge!

Today, I know the candy hangover could continue so we will continue supporting with water, our oils, pro-biotics, vitamins and getting some healthy food options out and easily accessible for them! The more we have these things in the house as options, the better choices we will all make!

Educate VS Mandate! ✌

Kudos to their dad for capturing this before leaving early for his hockey game on Halloween! Being the oily photographer he understood how much having this photo meant to me!😘 Feeling slightly sentimental on how big they are but also feeling like a rock star proud mom! Cause guys no one is perfect and the more we embrace this life and just be… the happier we will BE! 💕

But…HOW Did You Loose…

If there had to be one thing that really stood out from Power of Success its ENERGY!

Everything is energy and if you want to shift your life, you have to shift your energy in your soul!

This is one thing I have personally learned while taking control of my health! I am mastering my health and life one day at a time by honestly listening to my body, listening to my soul and trusting myself.

I have had alot of people lately asking me about my health. Asking the HOW… how did you lose the weight…

First let me start with, that’s NOT what I focused on at all! To be honest I knew deep down I could love my body, but I didn’t truly believe I could “lose the weight”. I had tried for years and the truth of the matter was, I wasn’t listening to ME!

I knew very clearly that my goal was not “to get skinny”. My goal was to be healthy, to have energy, to enjoy life!

So HOW did I loose weight…

Be conscious in your day to day life. Its SO damn easy to get on the hamster wheel and just go, go go.🤯 But that’s not living. That’s simply going through the daily motions of life. Be purposeful. 🥰
Make healthy choices. ✌When I decided it was time for a shift I went all in. I committed. No more buying boxes of chicken fingers to have in the freezer “just in case”. It was time to begin properly planning (which yes takes self discipline) food and being responsible. You know what, the healthier you eat, the better you feel, the more full you feel and honestly… you end up eating less because you feel more satisfied when you eat real food!!! Seriously!
Drink more water. 💦 That’s a fricken given. Just drink more water and less sugary crap! Our bodies are vastly made up of water, if you feel thirsty, you are actually already dehydrated! 😬
Do the work. 👊 And I actually don’t mean working out. Deal with shit in your past. Heal your energy. Research Reiki and Meditation. Its amazingly powerful and honestly I know both helped me shift energy is a massive way on my body to assist me in living my best and healthiest life. Right before I made this decision I completed my Reiki 1 course and can I just say how much not only I, but also my entire family loves the Reiki energy! I took the leap and have invested in myself with personal development courses, personal one on one coaching and have been grateful for every dollar spent! I’m a huge advocate of counselling, which honestly personal one on one coaching is honestly in my opinion that next step up because it also included energy work along with the coaching! Put any and all judgment or misconceptions aside, if someone judges you for investing in yourself with time or money… they have their own massive pile of shit to deal with #truthbomb. What you do not deal with, continues following you. One thing that really stood out hearing John Gray speak about relationships is that it may feel like the only option is to give up (on your health, marriage, friendships, job, school etc), whatever it is, but what good does that do? You simply keep running from the shit in your past you need to deal with and that “shit” for everyone is different. I can admit after experiencing major health challenges at only 23, including infertility and then being blessed with 2 babes in less than 18 months, my own self confidence took an even further nose dive and so did our marriage. Living a healthy conscious life honest to God was one of the best “fixes”! Its far to common seeing people just give up, because they don’t want to do the work. Do the freaking work whatever that means in your life.
Take the vitamins, minerals, omegas and supplements YOUR body needs. We simply do not get enough nutrition in our food, sadly. I know my supplements I take have contributed to my health success!
Move your body! If I can be honest though… that first year when the weight began melting off, it wasn’t because I was working my ass off in a gym. Other than gaining more energy and simply doing more at home, I did not work out. Nope. That was not my focus. It also wasn’t my focus because let’s be honest make shifts in your life that work for you and bring you peace. If something is going to stress you out, is it worth it? I added in exercise, yoga actually, the following year and literally watched myself gain some amazing strength and self confidence for this amazing body of mine.
Reduce the toxins in your home. This for us was huge! Having endocrine invisible illnesses means my health (and let’s be real EVERYONE’S health) are affected by endocrine disruptors which are in so many products commercially sold today. Ditch them! Ditch the toxins and chemicals. We went the holistic route, and yes before you ask… we were judged big time! But I didn’t stop. I knew in my heart and soul this was what we needed to do. Everything from shampoo, conditioner, soap (body, dishes, laundry…), cleaners – this one is huge, health products – headaches, cold, flu and so much more, deodorant.
Read the labels! Reduce dues and colours, sugar, salt, ingredients you can barely pronounce…All of this shit honestly affects our mental health and Inpersonally believe is a major contributor in why so many people are struggling. Think of all the “cheap” food you can buy… and guys for the love of God do NOT buy that cheap food from the dollar store 😬 Yikes!
Be a real example for your kids. I’m a big advocate that no one is perfect, cause we aren’t. When you fall down – get back up. Mistakes are only a waste if you do not learn from them. My kids have called me out on bad choices, and I used to think they shouldn’t see me fail that I had to be perfect, that was pure bullshit. Haha apparently the potty mouth real version of me is doing the writing today. Let your kids see that mistakes are learning opportunities, cause they are. Our past does not define us, like I used to believe. For many of us our past includes things we aren’t proud of or even some form of abuse, emotional or physical. Rise above. This will show your children it’s ok to rise up, its ok to make a mistake and learn, we are always growing and learning. If you aren’t, you honestly aren’t living. Yup I still remind myself of this all the freaking time.
Educate yourself on the real correlation between how what we feel emotionally is directly tied to how we are feeling physically. Which also goes back to…do the work and deal with your shit 🤣

The reality of my HOW is there is NO quick fix. There is nothing you can drink, a pill you can take to magically change your life without shifting your entire life and doing the work!

Yes I was blessed with incredible success with my health, that still to this day is improving each and every day. Because I do the work. I choose healthy. I choose to indulge but am much more smarter about it. I still enjoy my wine. All in moderation. I still enjoy chocolate, when I am smart about it, it’s dark and in small amounts. However if I do indulge in milk chocolate (and instantly honestly feel the massive sugar rush) I dont beat myself up, I admit if I feel shitty, support my body with what I need and love forward.

Honestly, if I can do this, anyone can! I am approaching the 50lbs lost mark since January 2017. I’ve lost well over 45″, I honestly haven’t measured in a while. I feel SO good! The best part… I truly love my body. 💗

It’s been over 5 years since we introduced the holistic lifestyle to our household and family and almost 3 years since my massive health shift which impacted my weight. I feel so much healthier, I have more energy, I am living my best life and loving where our life has taken us. I am so proud of us, because I can’t just say this was all me. My husband and kids have been my biggest support system and have embraced this lifestyle with me. For that and them, I am so grateful!

Power of Success

I was I was blessed to spend the day yesterday with not only a very good friend but with some very inspirational people.

Enjoyed an awesome day this past week at #PowerOfSuccess! It was such a awesome, inspiring day!

Some of my absolute favs were…

John Gray, the author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.

He spoke about how living in love, first with ourselves, our partner, family, friends and life in general is so important and crucial for living a happy life. How our hormones and stress affect every single relationship in our life. If you arent living in love, you are living in fear.

• Love truly makes the world go round. If you arent living in love you are living in fear.
• Men and women balance each other.
• How our hormones and stress affects our relationships.
• When it gets tough, that’s not when you give up
• Its OK to ask for help, people pay for counselling and it helps so many
• Love makes the world go round
• Understand our differences and support each other
• Relationships are not 50/50… they are 100/100!

How you change is how you succeed
–JT Foxx

How you sell is how you succeed

1. Persistence … never quit
2. Work ethic eliminates fear
3. Commitment – pride ego and attitude
Loyalty is the most important business skill
4. Attitude

Stay away from negative people …

Age is only a number

If you say no your life stays the same if you say yes, your life changes

Molly Bloom, @immollybloom, with an incredible story and movie that is now on my to watch list!

Gary John Bishop – Author of Unfuck Yourself
@garyjohnbishop who wrote #unfuckyourself about living an authentic life.

It doesn’t have to be hard!

Honestly, Life in general doesn’t have to be hard. Yet why do we sometimes make it out to be… so hard!

It all comes with adjustments.

Today’s Daily OM Read was an interesting read and reflection… Controlling Behaviour – People who want to control others are, at the core, consumed with their own fears and projecting them onto others.

This can apply to us as individuals, parents, co-workers, friends etc… going right along with – It doesn’t have to be hard!

I can admit, I am a very futuristic thinker, its one of my top 5 strengths – actually its my top strength! Its an incredible strength to have. But I have found, being more in tune with myself, having this as my dominant trait can also add excess anxiety to my life, sometimes without me even realizing until I feel it heightened.

It doesn’t have to be hard – anything in life. There are however adjustments. In reading the article I mentioned above, one thing that came to mind was how when the kids were younger and we did everything for them, including picking out their clothes (to buy and wear). As our kids have gotten older, their personalities have shone through and we guide them, but we do not just buy things for that we do not know they would like/wear. We let them have some freedom – with guidelines – of what clothes to get/wear. If I wanted to have all the control and tell them no you are wearing this or that, it just overall for everyone would not be a good experience. A small example of control and life being hard.

There are moments I literally just say to myself, what is the next step. Renovating has helped me with this. This past weekend we got a lot accomplished outside which felt really amazing to get done. Then coming inside, I thought of all that we didn’t get done and I could feel myself getting anxious… because of the pure thought!

Our minds are SO powerful.

I then simply said to myself, ‘it’s not hard – one step at a time we will get there’, and instantly felt better. Life isn’t a race, life isn’t meant to be hard, its meant to flow with ease and grace. Even the tough times. Its meant to flow at your pace, on your time. Always in divine timing.

As I Dive Into Super Attractor

Gabby’s newest book arrived the other day ON launch day…the day before my husband and I celebrated 15 years married!!! Today is the day I am actually able to dive into this book and I couldn’t be more excited!

The first book I read of Gabby’s was “The Universe Has Your Back” last year. First time in years I read a complete book front to back… that was also life changing! You are either constantly growing or you are dying. Quite simple. Honor your truth and authenticity ➡️ own your life, however your cards have been dealt! So powerful and admirable! Let’s be real, everyone has faced challenges in our lives (if someone says they haven’t or their life is perfect… they are in denial!). Face the challenges, face the demons, stop the bitching and complaining. Rise up! Running (avoiding) will only magnify what you try to suppress! I am thankful for my journey as an individual and as both a wife and mom! When we all choose to live a more conscious, authentic, real life, those around us will either begin to rise up as well, or begin to fade away.

Celebrating 15 years married has been a very proud accomplishment for us! I used to be the person who thought you needed to portray this perfect, wonderful life. Um hello… as I mentioned above NO ONE is perfect. We have all had challenges, roadblocks, heartache and lows. Every single one of us. If you think you haven’t or that you are perfect or that you need to ‘do it all’… you’ve got work to do on YOU! The absolute only person we have control over, is ourselves. It is our job as individuals to rise ourselves up. To reach down, to the depths of what may feel like hell and figure our shit out. To live authentically, in truth. Stop bitching and complaining and start taking action on your own life. If you aren’t yet loving and living in truth, which um you will know if you are or aren’t, what is YOUR truth?!

In 15 years of marriage I have learned its SO healthy to admit defeat in the times you need to, to ask for help, to be ok with not being able to do it all – this was tough as we transitioned from individuals to a couple but then the biggest was when we transitioned to parents. To find a balance, that truly is ever changing. One day I might balance out my husband, the next day he may balance me out and moreso lately in our life we balance each other equally. As the children get older I feel I have given myself permission to spend more time (and money) on me. This has meant investing in personal coaching (totally worth it by the way), healthy lifestyle of healthy eating, taking my vitamins and supplements, drinking lots of water, reading and expanding my mind, honoring my body when I need rest and sleep, letting gossip die when it reaches me and just overall being grateful and positive and living authentically in truth.

We continue to grow and I am thankful for that. This past year has been incredible and continues to do so. As I have chosen to grow, my family has been a huge support AND they have grown with me. This has included facing some challenges to rise up themselves, but we have and are doing it as a family. I am SO incredibly proud of them and am excited to see where our journey takes us!

September has been a good month, filled with love, happiness, happy tears, growth and change. I’m excited to see what the rest of the year brings and many many more years to come…

Feeling so grateful this morning as I enjoy a laid back morning in bed, the rest of my household enjoys a sleepin and I… oil up and dive into some @GabbyBernstein words of wisdom and love! 🙌💞

https://goop.com/wellness/spirituality/how-to-manifest-the-life-you-want/?ref=newsletter

Audible Interview – https://www.audible.com/blog/arts-culture/gabby-bernstein-super-attractor-secret-is-ownership/

#gabbybernstein #superattractor #TheUniverseHasYourBack #lovethelifeyoulive #grateful #onlypositivevibes #createthelifeyoulove #beyou #beauthentic #ouroilylife #oilyphotographer #myofficeinspiration #myphotograph #yourlifeasartessentials #thankyougabby

The Power of Pause

When life gets “busy” its incredible the power in pausing, even if just for 5 minutes.

This time of year, although is the time of year I crave – the beautiful colours, warm days, cool nights, layers and cozy sweaters or blankets… lets be real for parents of young kids and teens. This time of year is also back to school, back to hockey, back to skating and whatever else is going on.

This time of year can feel overwhelming and slightly stressful, after having a fairly laid back, go with the flow summer.

Ive quite honestly been feeling the overwhelm and stress, albeit creeping in slightly, but its there and I knew it was there when literally the pain in my neck would not dissipate. Even after visiting the chiropractor a few times. I had to go deeper. I knew this after my last visit, when the neck crack that I was so eager to hear… did not happen.

My body, my soul craves calm, serene, peace, quiet, organization when life gets “busy”. This past weekend we honored our responsibilities to ‘get shit done at home’. Hey Im being real. As much as we wanted to be elsewhere to enjoy the gorgeous sunshine and warm weather, we knew the weekend spent home tending to our torn up backyard, having long slow mornings relaxing in bed (or the couch for the kids) was exactly what we had to do and my soul is beginning to feel the power of pause.

Saturday morning we legit laid in bed until 10am. Something we haven’t done in a very long time. I read… I READ! Not just one of my fav power and personal development books either. You know the kind you can literally jump in and out of when time permits, that no matter where you jump in and out you always find a juicy tidbit of information to welcome into your life or change your perspective even just the slightest, always rising, right! No this is a book I was given for my birthday, that when I looked at it I wanted to get into it, I wanted it to be a book that would take my mind away and expand. Its done just that.

Last night after work the first thing I did after having a quick catch up with the kids was retreat to my office to meditate and stretch out my back and neck. 20 minutes later after listening to a beautiful throat clearing chakra (to help with the neck pain) I could feel more renewed, the pain was legit lessening, like after being at the chiropractor, or using deep blue and massage. I slowed my mind and body down, allowed myself to rest and recharge. My husband and children respected that. I journaled before bed and released anything that I was “holding” onto. I welcome the unknown.

Renovating is challenging. I had someone comment to me not long ago, ‘then why? why not just build’. I know I would feel the same stress, whether we are living amongst it or not, its something that I find challenging BUT its also something that has brought us closer as a family and also pushed us to grow. I love our home, I love what we are creating in our home, the process is purely magic. The before, after incredible. Its teaching me a lot. Embrace, feel the emotions and continue moving forward. Hearing some mentors speaking of the fall equinox I pulled out my journal before bed, released anything on my heart, allowed myself to be open to receive and set my intentions, which also included a beautiful nights sleep.

This morning I woke with my first alarm. Realizing I had slept all night, completely. Im sure my diffuser blend of Petitgrain and Laurel Leaf also helped along with my kids blends of Brave, Stronger, Steady and Rescuer that I also applied before getting into bed. Rather than tossing and turning to try and get more sleep, I turned on my lamp and pulled out my book. The same book that I was given for my birthday and that I initially was having a hard time getting into as it went from 1941 to 2019 back and forth in the story line. However this morning I woke wondering what was going to come next for Ines and dove into the book. My 2nd alarm went off and I snoozed it. I was that into my book. This quarter is off to a great start, my only slight regret… when my first alarm went off at 5:55am I should have showered then, rather than diving into my book and then my morning being slightly delayed, which lets be honest has an effect on everyone within my house. Regardless if I felt rushed after my time reading, it felt SO good to dive in and expand my mind. A ritual that I appreciate and want to continue.

The power of pause from the “real” world. From any real life overwhelm or worry to allow myself to pause and simply enjoy the story line. Like life, sometimes we just need to pause, to not think too far ahead and just think of the next step. Thats what the power of pause helps me to do. Stop over thinking, stop thinking to far ahead, as someone who is a very strong futuristic, this can sometimes be taxing on me energetically.

All in divine timing!

When life gets “busy”…

It’s been a rare occasion since I’ve been taken down by a tension migraine… until last night!

Got home after work, did some running around and was DONE! I could feel it creeping on at work, did some stretches got my past tense out but after eating a fresh take out sandwich with deli meat it spiraled quickly to the point of no return.

These past almost 3 years I’ve been really careful watching my diet (foods I eat) however this summer began to get more lax about things and my health and body have been pretty quick to get my attention. We typically at home only buy the naturals deli meat, this sandwich although was quite good, was not the naturals meat. My body isn’t a fan of nitrates and I’m learning just how many things have to in them!

At first I was really pissed, I was planning on a long list of things to check off that just did not and were not going to happen. I had no choice but to surrender.

While laying in bed it hit me… I was letting life get ahead of me. With the end of summer, kids back in school, sports beginning, upcoming wedding, renos on the go, dirt piles everywhere in our back yard, and yes slightly dehydrated from the previous weekend celebrating my birthday with family and friends. It caught up to me. The “busyness” of life… lunch was what I could call the “straw that broke the camel’s back”…

When it feels like everything is piling up, the to-do list is so very long and feeling like shit just escalated everything for me and landed me in bed and on the couch for the entire evening and entire morning today.

Be graceful and patient. It’s a small amount of time that I clearly needed to be down. It’s not wasted time when your body needs healing.

Since shifting my lifestyle I feel I was better able to adjust and go with the flow even better. For those of you interested in how I’ve chosen to support my health without reaching for the advil or tylenol (which let me be honest before 2015 was my norm…almost every single day for the pain and discomfort I was in…) this is now my new norm and one my family supports! What I find very interesting is it’s never the same things I use to find relief, it truly depends on what’s going on in that moment, what was going on before and where I am. That’s also the beauty of these oils. Yes I had a migraine, are these oils “migraine” oils, no. But every single oil does something different within your body! Its freaking incredible actually!!! Oils are, in my own opinion, nothing like pharmaceuticals. They are gentle, they are like the human body (because they are plants) and they can honestly provide us with a lot of comfort when needed. But only if we as the human can also recognize that we need to shift, and for many that can be very different.

I’ve found it’s not one specific thing, it is whatever feels right or calls to me. Yes, that little voice that’s says … what about this?! That’s you trying to direct you a certain way, as long as you can determine the ego voice from the real you 🤣😉

Oils… I began using Past Tense and Deep Blue oil at work. They helped but I knew I was on the slippery slope downward already. When I got home I first used my foam roller on my back and neck to help stretch it out then I laid in the dark in my bed to help calm before getting into an Epsom salt hot bath with Cedarwood and Petitgrain. Both amazing oils to promote relaxation and calming. To be perfectly honest I was hurting and not thinking straight about what oils I should have grabbed, these were in my kids bathroom and worked.

After my bath I applied deep blue rub all over my shoulders and neck and then laid in bed.

This morning I woke up at just before 6am feeling good, drank a bunch more water (which I also did last night) and journaled, then began catching up on social… well didn’t that trigger things again. I got up and now thinking a bit clearer got Frankincense on my thumb and put to the top of my mouth, lavender down my jaw line and on the bridge of my nose and deep blue where I felt the tension. Then downed another large glass of water.

I laid back down and slept like a rock until 10am. That hasn’t happened in a long time! My husband made me a tea with 1 drop each of Turmeric, Copaiba and Frankincense in it. Yummy and super supportive to the brain!

Today we had a family event to attend so I knew I had to feel good and all of this helped me SO much! Before we left I filled up my big water bottle with 2 drops of Lemon to help cleanse and water! Yummy!!!

I am truly SO thankful for these natural supports for our body and mind! Grateful I can surrender and honor the time my body needs and also share to perhaps support someone else who experiences these same challenges. I also made sure to take my supplements at lunch today before we left to get in my vitamins, minerals, omegas and digestive enzymes! These have really helped shift my life and health in a very big way!

New Moon in Virgo | August 30, 2019

New Moon In Virgo tomorrow Aug 30 2019! Take some time this evening and tomorrow and release any negativity of what no longer serves you, allow space for growth, expand your love and compassion for others, dream and reach for the stars! Anything you put your mind to can come to fruition. Open your heart, balance your energy, speak your mind and be at peace, truly in peace. 🙏

“This Moon is for Changing our Ways. To act and live as if we care.

Lay down your catastrophic anxieties and use the magic in your midst. Be absorbed in the tiny tasks at hand. Take care of your body. Decongest your mind. Detoxify your space. Prepare your food. Tend whatever is within reach. Shift your habits. Look for the smallest fixes; they will lead to the largest change.”

Source: https://virginiarosenberg.com/media-full/new-moon-virgo-august-2019

“The solar system’s star reportedly represents how we “shine our light” into the world, the present moment, our yang or masculine archetype expression.

The Moon contrastly represents each of our inner worlds, relating to unconscious emotions, spiritual desires and dreams.

Some argue the Moon offers us the ability to learn from the past and creatively unlock and express our essence.

The New Moon is consequently considered to symbolise new beginnings.”

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/1171226/black-moon-2019-meaning-what-is-spiritual-meaning-august-new-moon

#newmoon #august30 #healthyissimple #healthandhappiness #letitgo #ouroilylife #growth #yourlifeasartessentials #makelovenotwar #oilsandenergy

Balance In Life

Is this really a thing?

Can life truly be balanced?

Ive personally found that the more in tune with myself I am, the more balance I can bring to my life. Lets face it, its up to us to bring the balance in, with kids, work, household duties, life etc we have to consciously make the choice to slow down and find the balance we seek!

Its always around mid August I am re-seeking balance from the relax of summer. Being away more than we ever are in the fall and winter, getting caught up with things at home that have been pushed aside for the time being.

The other night I had the opportunity for 2 hours completely alone at home. Well when I say alone I mean alone as a human ;) My fur and feather babies were with me, however we spent 1 1/2 hrs of this time in complete silence. It was incredible. It was exactly what my soul was craving.

And it wasn’t to just do nothing, I did partially “do nothing”, however I find it much more productive to say I was resetting my energy, which was very productive and key!

Last week I changed my internet start screen from a generic one which everyday showcased so much violence and negativity (news) to Daily OM. Like a breath of fresh air! Now when I open an internet browser for anything, I am welcomed with a peaceful image and beautiful daily inspiration that takes minutes to read.

Today’s, Making Choices from a Place of Balance hit home for me, especially this week! “It is important to make decisions from a place of balance, by taking a breath and checking in with heart and mind.” This reminded me of my Monday evening at home. How in just 2 hours I was able to tidy up the kitchen, get some laundry done, meditate and journal. It felt incredible. It felt like I had all the time in the world. Simply by slowing down from a “busy” mind into a balanced mindset. 💞

That little nudge

We all have experienced that little nudge feeling before in our lives. Many of us perhaps didn’t know it was our own self trying to get our own attention. That gut feeling, the little voice in our head, thinking of something and seeing it…

My why began as my children, I was doing it for them, making healthy choices for them. Well if I have learned anything from being a mom its that my children, by far, are my greatest teachers. They have taught me the greatest amount of compassion, understanding, patience, love, growth. Opportunity to rise up, make changes to be a better person and mom. As much as I do this for my kids, I do this for me.

Ive become much more in tune with my body over the past couple years. Not only feeling more in tune with my body also achieving living a much more authentic truth as well. Freeing from any past negative situation or experiences and really living my best life!

I have gained control of my health, also slightly lost control, regained and then one day it stuck. Suddenly after years of that voice telling me to just do it – make a healthy choice.

Step 1 – Making the choice – its all about the mindset

Step 2 – Making the shift – realistic and beneficial

Step 3 – Living the life – authentic and true

Its so easy to get into the rhythm of the everyday. Go, go go and perhaps missing out on key signs, signs that we don’t always recognize if we aren’t paying attention to ourselves closely. Almost becoming numb and just living the day to day.

Ive been learning to do this. Floating about in step 3, not exactly sure what step 4 is but going with the flow. The fear of the unknown has never been easy for me, its also helped me grow. The more authentic I am – who I am around, what I choose to do, the foods I eat, the places I go, being true to me and my word all plays an important part to become more in tune.

I am learning that my body has been talking to me, yet there were so many years I did not show it love. So many years that I was ignorant, made poor choices and completely took my health for granted.

Guess what, people change and so can our health.

I am optimistic that any health challenge I am faced with I will only come out stronger, more in tune with my body and soul and healthier. Any challenge is an opportunity to uplevel with purpose.

Choosing holistic health to support daily life. Investing in me with time. Understanding, patience and love.

Being authentically me.

Sometimes this comes as a gentle nudge, other times a life changing experience, either way if we are listening, we truly benefit from this life lesson. Only room for positivity, gratefulness and truth.

I am thankful for the nudges which have directed me to the life I am living and even lately the opportunity to once again uplevel my life and living.

Pay attention to yourself. The little messages you hear in your mind. Even something as simple as thinking… “do I really need this” or “its just one it wont hurt” and your body/mind is later screaming at you in various ways.

It really truly is the whole picture, not just “eating healthy”. I could just eat healthy and think Im doing good, it is good don’t get me wrong, but its so much more than that. Its the thoughts you think, the people you are around, the products used in the home and on the body. Its a shift in your lifestyle. Choosing to be a better person – to be the best person you can be and living authentically.

Life lessons can only be experienced, not taught.
We are all the creator of our being, captain of our ship, architect of our life.

I want my kids to know their mom has always tried her best, has made some awesome choices and also some bad choices in life, but rose above, works hard yet has realized its better to work smarter. That any challenge I am faced with or we are faced with, we can over come and rise above. Change, challenges also mean strength. Whether that challenge is within ourselves, as a couple, for our children or as a family. Sometimes that little nudge, when listened to with compassion and love can be everything. <3