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Artist & Intuitive | Pamela Zmija
Life has interesting ways of getting our attention. I’ve been reminded a few times the importance of self care. Not just self care but remove all expectations, for you and everyone else. Honor how you are feeling, give your body, mind and soul the opportunity to rest and recharge.
MP Derek Sloan raises concerns about censorship of doctors and scientists – June 17, 2021
I had a few people send me this video through social media. I listened to it recently and wanted to be sure to share this.
A critical question we should ALL be asking is… why is it ok by the government to believe “their” approved doctors and scientists and anyone else who speaks out against or questions the narrative… they are wrong and are censored and harrassed?
Why is one educated medical professional reliable and not another? Especially those who are literally speaking out and putting their lives and livlihood on the line? They are standing up for the people – something the politicians should be doing given we the working people pay for them (and are paid WAY too much IMO).
Use discernment. Use critical thinking and ask questions. Its your right. If someone chooses to make you feel lesser than, because you are choosing informed empowered health vs blindly listening to a government and pharmaceutical companies who have been proven to be deadly wrong in the past…
As someone who has had her own sh*t show with my health and health professionals, more recently with my eye sight and now in 2021 with my husbands health journey… YOU MUST FIGHT FOR YOUR HEALTH RIGHTS AND DO NOT BACK DOWN! ❤ Especially, when children are involved and the government and public health units are baiting them! NO, No, no! FUCKING NO! 😀
The more I understand my health and body, the healthier I truly am. Especially learning about the FODMAP diet to figure out what foods are actually trigger foods for me!
Reality hits and one may not be thinking as clearly and this can result in a lot of pain… which is what happened to me last weekend. I want to share my recent experience because it was a very good reminder for me!
My house bound husband was craving some pistachio’s so I picked up a couple packs that were on sale. They were already shelled… making it even easier to eat… (can you see where this is going…).
I enjoyed some on both Saturday afternoon and Sunday. My guts began loudly rumbling Saturday evening. I even looked at my husband and said what the heck is going on what’s wrong? Typically I do watch what I eat, I have to otherwise it results in a lot of pain, discomfort, very little sleep and feeling dehydrated.
Late Sunday night, I was woken up with intense pains. I knew the pains and I knew I wouldn’t be sleeping well at all. Will save you the TMI but it was just NOT fun at all. At all.
Monday I was chatting with a co-worker and she mentioned a “handful of nuts” and that’s when it hit me… The f***ing pistachio’s!!!
I looked it up in my FODMAP app and sure enough… they are RED – which means for anyone with IBS this could be a major trigger food, which it was.
Life happens. When life happens it can be very easy to become unconscious to what we normally would be very conscious about… much like my choice to eat the pistachio’s. It hit me how I wasn’t as conscious as I should be, especially when I was feeling beyond exhausted (from the lack of sleep), and then began feeling horribly dehydrated and when I feel like this I just feel like crap and do not want to be around anyone.
The snowball effect… I share this because the better each of us individually know our bodies and health, the more profound shifts we can make not only in our own life but in society in general!
I was “that” person… nope do not like smoothies, will not eat them, not going to try, hard no.
Last week, I realized we had berries in the fridge that needed to be eaten… knowing they weren’t fresh like a few days prior I thought of a nice summer evening strawberry daiquiri type drink.
It was so friggin good! We ended up having them a few times ✌
This evening while getting things ready for dinner, I was feeling quite emotional over something that a loved one experienced. As I was preparing dinner, I thought more than once just scrap this and make a smoothie (also what I had for lunch). I was already in full prep mode, so it continued moving forward. However what I was reminded of was what Holistic Nutritionalist, Laura Bourne said in one of her videos in the last two weeks. She was speaking about how she was fired up inside, but knew because of how she was feeling, the smoothie would support her body and digestion best feeling that way emotionally. In this moment, tonight, I got it completely.
Ease and nutrition. No overthinking. Put in what you like.
We have been using frozen strawberries and blue berries, water, the doTERRA Greens, Fiber and Protein mixes! Not only are they delicious, they are filling and hydrating! Perfect for a warm summer day!!!
This pretty much sums up the last year + of my life, but honestly for sure the past 10 years.
As a young, newly married woman wanting to start a family. I wanted nothing more than to be a mama, but also enjoy that balance between being a working mama who still has time for her.
It’s a very real shift making this happen. When my kids were young, it was tough. So tough, emotionally. I just want to put it out there, it’s NOT a competition, with anyone. I would tell my 25 yr old self that. What have I learned being a mama…
Don’t be ashamed of your trauma. I really enjoy listening to podcasts (aka you tube videos) while working or doing housework. It totally helps pass the time, I am SO much more productive and learning all the while 😉
This was one of my video’s from today. I found it truly inspiring about the importance of eating real food, ditching processed “convenience” foods and actually knowing what you are putting in your body and why or how it could be shifting your mental and physical health!
Details from Marie Forleo’s show notes:
Trauma affects EVERYONE. From war-torn nations to quiet suburbs, the effects of traumatic events are the same, and they’re heartbreaking. The silver lining? Healing from trauma is not only possible, you can become a kinder, more connected, and resilient person because of it. Dr. James Gordon will show you how. In this MarieTV, Dr. Gordon explains how everything from injury, illness, divorce, or losing a loved one, to the extended stress and uncertainty of living through a global pandemic, can trigger a trauma-response. You’ll learn how trauma affects your brain and body, five symptoms you might be experiencing right now, plus four simple practices to reverse the stress response and heal your trauma — for good. Dr. Gordon is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, former researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health and chair of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. He’s spent the past five decades working to help us all learn how to heal trauma and turn it into post-traumatic growth. He’s written for countless publications like “The New York Times,” “The Washington Post,” and “The Atlantic,” and has authored ten books, including Marie’s personal favorite, “Transforming Trauma.” “Trauma will come to everyone sooner or later,” says Dr. Gordon. Watch this episode now to equip yourself with proven tools for healing — so you’re ready when it does. #MarieTV #MarieTVInterviews #TransformingTrauma
This is someone who I have enjoyed listening to over the past handful of years – probably more now as it seems time is moving more quickly 😉
As this month comes to an end I spent some time this evening reflecting.
Mostly on who I am. Beyond my “normal roles” of wife, mom, business woman…
Purposely stepping back from electronic usage. The eye doctor check up and ability to actually see without strain and discomfort has been a beautiful reminder to be grateful but also always trust your inner knowing.
This month has energetically been challenging. In so many ways. The month felt heavy as soon as it started. Unfortunately as it went on, we encountered more challenges that we could not have imagined…
Once I got my husband home mid-week last week and we got settled into our new routine for this time being, I literally felt the exhaustion hit me – hard! I slept a LOT on Saturday. Ive processed alot, have sat in silence. I also took out a big distraction, as much as I truly do enjoy Instagram… “social media” isn’t “social” at all. Its isolating. Don’t get me wrong, it can FEEL social… but in reality it really is not. Its simply consuming our minds with a lot of “stuff” that we maybe do not need.
So this past weekend, I unplugged and it was great!
You know why… because social media is not what I would call an ally. Especially if you are emotionally charged. We were rocked back in October. That was when it hit me PTSD is a very real thing and it can hit you when you are least expecting it. It reared its ugly head again back in October after my husbands accident.
Truthfully. What I find hard, might be easier for someone else, just like what I find easy, might be hard for someone or our “hard” and “challenging” times may be like nothing to someone else. What matters is how I am feeling in the moment, or if it was for you, how you are feeling in the moment. No one can tell you how you should or shouldn’t feel, that’s simply not realistic.
Much like, every bit of our individual lives does not need to be publicly shared. I truly am grateful for my blog – Ive got some fun plans to freshen up my website with things better organized and relevant to ME! To also set an example for our kids. Taking a step back into my true self… who I am before any of my “labels” of Wife, Mom, Office Administrator…
Which is coming more into alignment every single day. I looked over and saw this sunset, where our dog was laying and it was just the perfect image for this post… Especially as I pull myself back into alignment and embrace. All in divine timing.
Good Night May – The energy for June feel’s bright and beautiful! ❤
The importance to me of living an authentic life.
We have been reminded, in a strong way, that if you feel something isn’t right, believe yourself 100%. Even if no one else believes you!
Discernment and truly advocating for yourselves and your loved ones is crucial, for proper mental and physical health.
This is a time of healing, in so many ways. For all of us.
I have been taking care of myself, much more emotionally and for my mental health, than physical health. It’s ok to take a break, to be aware of what you need to feel and release to gain strength again.
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