Peace within me first and then my home. It gets worse before it gets better, right. A lot of the time yup.
Think about where you started in your journey, chances are you were “worse” then, than you are now, if you have stayed the course.
A weekend reno project for our closets!!! SO darn excited and literally breathing through the chaos that has happened in our room, dressing room and my office/sanctuary [in progress]! Even with clothes literally all over this room, I still made sure I had my floor space to finish Week 2 of #MBF!!!
As we begin to pull things back together I am elated at seeing the vision come to life. I am grateful for patience to literally live in the space to figure out the next step. What works best for us and not just for “design”. Our home is very traditional, however also with our modern touches that make it us. Then last weekend, the patience hit a wall and it was time to prepare to do the work, this weekend!
It’s not even done, and yet feels so good! We have spent a lot of time, energy and money making our house our home and it’s been worth every bit of the journey! Especially as we inch even closer to the finish line!
I know one thing, if I hadn’t shifted my health 7 years ago, we wouldn’t be where we are today because I simply couldn’t do it. Physically or emotionally. I had the visions for the house, that began coming to me in 2014, same year I made the choice to get healthy. Things began to align.
Began pushing the excuses to the side… I’m too tired, I’m in pain, I don’t have time, I don’t have money, I don’t want to change, I can’t do it, what will _____ think of me…
Shift that shit! Yes always make time to rest, make time for quiet, honor yourself first. Because we all have time. Can move pain free. Have money for things we feel are a priority. My opinion and how I feel matters first. I am worth it!
For me, getting healthy, to me at first meant “spending more money” that then stressed me like crazy because we had two young kids in school and daycare, plus sports and we both worked, and and and. Spending money on healthier foods, healthier cleaning and bathing products, clothes… then I realized things are REALLY upside down here. The things that are NOT helping my health, are super cheap and the things that DO help my health are more “expensive” but what it really comes down to is what is MY health worth?! Is it worth shifting our monthly budget so that I am not stressing about purchasing things that will support our health vs hurt our health. Then honestly in reality, HOW are these products allowed to be sold when they have documented health issues?! The world has needed a massive shift and I truly pray, this is the shift that is currently unfolding. Its beyond time for a change!
Many years ago I would hear about using your intuition or following your heart. I would always question that, simply because I was hurt so many times. How could I trust my heart, when it was broken repeatedly and felt led astray.
I then began learning the importance of getting quiet and going within. Something I stumbled upon after high school. When I truly began to step into a higher part of me.
It’s also the time that I reached out and found counselling. Without a soul knowing. Even my husband, who was my boyfriend at the time. I strategically planned my appointments, found a therapist that ironically was very close to where he lived. I was ashamed to admit I had “allowed” myself to be abused for so many years and was hurting. We were having so much fun together, he knew about some of my past hurts and “baggage”, but I certainly didn’t want him to think I was “crazy”.
It’s sad that that was my fear… because when I finally did open up and told him about my appointments he was very supportive and understanding, but most of all loved me. All of me!
Mental health is a key aspect of our life. It’s one that truly does help us feel calm, grounded, content and at peace vs feeling like in fear, scared, controlled, verbally and emotionally abused.
Yesterday was heavy feeling for me. So I allowed myself to FEEL it. I allowed myself patience, grace and ease. I’ve done a lot of personal growth both emotionally and physically. There is something about being told “you have to stay home except for essential reasons such as…”.
Its everyone’s right to get what they need. Reiki, Reflexology, Manicures, Pedicures, a Hair Cut! Ontario is in a 3rd “Lockdown”, that in itself is slightly triggering for me, however I will save that for another day. What I am thankful for is allowing myself patience, which also included going within yesterday and today, energetically. Giving myself permission to just BE, whatever that may look like ❤
As an empath, I have learned that I am sensitive to energy. Which this morning felt so very heavy.
Even before getting ready this morning, I pulled out my travel oil collection and began applying Adaptiv, Beautiful, Past Tense and Tea Tree. Aroma’s are something that I have aligned with, I can smell something and it can instantly bring back memories, calm, uplift, ground… plus the benefits of the oils themselves also way beyond the scent! So I leaned in. I had full intentions of getting up and working out this morning, honestly it probably would have helped me. But I just couldn’t do it.
The announcement yesterday, that we knew was coming… hit me today. Does it directly affect me, with my job no not technically. As we are considered “essential”. Some of my fav stores are now shut down and that is upsetting. Sure I can buy online, but sometimes that’s not the point, sometimes there are things that I walk in and see and want to try or forgot I needed… all of which are personal care items. I am planning to do painting this weekend, yes I should have went sooner to the hardware store to get what I needed and will now have to call it in. I guess its one way to not spend money… but Im just feeling done with all of this. The biggest factor is my kids. One is already home, switched to remote for 3 days of school. Who knows what the public health official will pull days before spring break is over. So much uncertainty and very little respect honestly.
I saw this post yesterday and it completely summed it up…
This morning I was feeling very frustrated, funny my sweater I was wearing got caught twice on my door knob as I walked by. The 2nd time it happened, I literally laughed and said ok, I know I need to ground my brain. Which has helped. When I stopped myself and literally said WHY… Why does my energy feel so heavy, why does this make me feel so frustrated, slightly angry…
Seven years ago I leaned into a gentle pull, I had looked at Oregano Oil at the Pharmacy before (please do not buy it there – as much as I am a HUGE supporter of shopping local – the essential oil industry is not regulated, please do your research before purchasing. This is why I choose doTERRA Oils with very rigorous and respected testing and quality) and took a leap to attend a natural health and wellness class. That night forever changed my life and health. Every single person has the right to choose what is right for their health and their body. However that is the complete opposite of what is being marketed to us… yes marketed. The government of Canada has spent over $240 BILLION dollars in 8 months (Dec 7/20 Source).
I know my frustration I am feeling is related to the fact that I know first hand how shifting your lifestyle CAN have a dramatic effect on your physical and emotional health. Yet, all the government is pushing in their ads is to stay away from anyone you do not live with, cover your face with a mask and use hand sanitizer. Out of that $240 Billion dollars I have yet to see one ad about shifting your health to choose healthier products, to ditch the fast food, junk food and really understand the ingredients in the products that you buy.
Honestly Im pissed off. Does this affect my day to day in a big way. No, thankfully. Does it affect my kids, yes in a big way. There is so much uncertainty. Do I need to better plan ahead, yes. Will I shift out of what I am currently doing and the products I am currently using to simply buy them at the grocery store or pharmacy NOPE.
I truly pray that these next 4 weeks people will really lean in, take a deep dive into themselves, and then go deeper. How can you shift your life and your health. What little step could you take today, maybe reading the ingredients on your dishwasher detergent and dish soap. Or your shampoo and conditioner. Any product that goes IN and ON your body, check out the ingredients. We have already seen recall notices through the government for hand sanitizers… I recently heard about blue masks as well being recalled that potentially could cause early lung toxicity, as it did in animals.
Why is this upsetting? Well honestly, everyone should be pissed. The government mandates that masks must be worn… personally, its should be your personal choice. If you feel a mask protects you, great. It should not be forced on anyone, especially now a year later of covid-19 these warnings come out… Is the government really to be trusted? I know my answer to that!
So I will continue leaning in. I will slow down. Focus more on me, my kids and my husband and our home. I have some projects planned this weekend that I know will instantly give me a boost. The sun is out and shining and the weather warming up. Plus I have full faith in my holistic health options that we have been using the past almost 7 years. Yup same lifestyle that helped me get off all pharmaceutical medications AND loose 60lbs naturally between 2017-2019 and early April 2021, I am stoked to say my health as I approach 40 is only getting better!!!
Before I do anything, I naturally research. Exactly what I did June 2014 after the wellness class I attended. The information was fantastic, opened my eyes wide, but I am the type who needs to see it to believe it. So I came home and researched. Much like I have been doing this past year.
I know what works for MY health… I know what keeps me healthy – ME! I know my responsibility to live a healthy lifestyle is up to ME and no one else. I am so grateful I jumped into the holistic health world and have never looked back, haha even at times people literally made fun of me and my “voodoo”…
There is no holding back now! No shying away or worrying what someone might think. Life is too short for that. I live my best life when I lean into ME and honor ME!
This evening, we all leaned in a little more. I did a Symphony of the Cells Essential Oil Treatment on my husband and kids and my husband applied the oils on me. With this months longer meditation playing in the background for all of us. The theme for March and April has been Manifestation. Which can apply to all areas of our life. Many people, and I was one, think of “manifestation” as money or financial gains. In these past 5 years, the more Ive leaned in, with personal coaching, the doTERRA Team Elite Retreat, EFT, Journaling, Reading again, Listening to podcasts, Energy work with Reiki – I am certified in Reiki 1 and 2! The power of the mind is astounding. Honestly if you are needing a meditation please reach out, I would be happy to connect you with my meditation coach, she is offering a trial period for the meditations! If you choose to reach out to her, please let her know Pam sent you!
For my holistic oily friends, the treatment we did is the Solar Protocol with these oils. If you are interested in learning more, check out their free online training! To purchase any oils, check that out here or reach out to me so we can figure out the best options for you!
Frankincense – Oil of Truth
Rosemary – Oil of Knowledge and Transition
Basil – Oil of Renewal
Myrrh – Oil of Mother Earth
Grapefruit – Oil of Honoring the Body
Cinnamon – Oil of Sexual Harmony
Ginger – Oil of Empowerment
Geranium – Oil of Love and Trust
Siberian Fir – Oil of Aging and Perspective
I pulled another card at lunch… after shuffling and then doing a spread on my lunch this is the card I picked…
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This may look familiar if you have been around the past couple weeks on my blog or on my Instagram Profile! Ive pulled it quite a few times… I think the universe is not being so subtle 😉
Lean in to what you know and if what you know, does not feel familiar or comfortable anymore, lean in to the whispers of your soul for new direction ❤
I am sending love to all. ♥️ Regardless of your stance on what our current state of the world is, it truly saddens me to know the division that is being created. Today, the energy felt heavy. More unknowns, uncertainty, unfairness. Amazing people forced to close their business, their source of income.
As someone who stood up and took control for MY health, this fires me up SO much, being threatened in any way with my health. How do I feel threatened? By a government entity making up rules and telling me I must follow them, for my protection.
I’m not going to rehash my story, what I will say is I am SO grateful to have realized the importance of holistic health and wellness 7 years ago.
This evening, I allowed myself time. We needed some things at the grocery store, so I grabbed those after work. I refuse to shop in fear anymore. Not only did we spend way too much money, food was wasted because we “stocked up”. Got my workout in, which felt awesome!!! Then enjoyed a laid back evening and grilled burgers on the deck! I am thankful our beautiful spring weather is back!
Wherever you are, whatever you believe. I send you love ♥️ and strength to be you. Think of how much we could shift this world if everyone just was themselves and didn’t worry what anyone else was doing?! Just BE 🙏 With compassion, we may all be in the same “storm”, but everyone is in their own boat.
Tonight’s diffuser blend 2 drops each
Easy Air (Breathe) – The Oil of Breath Eucalyptus – The Oil of Wellness Petitgrain – The Oil of Ancestry Tangerine – The Oil of Spontaneity
Let’s chat about body image for a moment… I caught myself this evening during my workout looking in the mirror shaming myself for the weight around my tummy. Feeling – for a moment – that this wasn’t working.
Why is it so easy to sink back, to quickly find faults within ourself and criticize.
The ONLY person that has ANY input on your body is YOU!
After years of struggling with my health, it’s ok to have a wee slip. I was also reminding myself of the chocolate I ate on Sunday… ok be truthful and last night. Truthfully dairy, is not my friend. However I am aware of this. I know I cannot drink milk or eat ice cream. When I eat dairy, I now know this affects me like an allergy, I feel like I am getting sick, yet I am NOT! My Triease or Lemon/Lavender/Peppermint totally help!
I am new to the daily movement and exercise journey, but I have found along my wellness journey that the more in tune I am with my body, being conscious of the dairy effects, the better choices I make and therefore feel.
It’s easy as a parent to simply say “because I said so…” but I have chosen to show them. Actions speak louder than words and also can have consequences. I have been enjoying parenting so much better since this shift years ago! I learned alot about this from @doctorshefali .
We are living in a very questionable time that has had a definite affect on mental health. I am grateful for our home and space. Although things are weird, I feel this is our true anchor. Our happy place, which is made happier because we are all happier. Which also results from feeling better too 🥰
In saying that, yes overall so much more happiness, laughter and fun. Also more leaning in to more individual space, movies, music, favourite past times.
If I could tell the me last April anything, it would be to just lean in to you. Lean in, love on yourself and your loved ones, but put you first. Be truly comfortable in your space, love your space. If you don’t love you or your space… who is the 1 person who can change that?!
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The same person, for me, who looked in the mirror at after my workout and remembered sometimes the process can seem or look messy… keep going and rest when you need to! 🙌 I AM proud of me!
The energy felt off this afternoon. Actually, thinking back… I purposely started the diffuser in our kitchen before leaving for work… with On Guard, the oil of Protection.
This afternoon, I even began getting a bit of a headache. I was on point with my water, more actually today, to help flush out and balance my body from the chocolate I enjoyed yesterday 🐰! My energy almost felt like it was draining, but I stayed committed to my daily movement. Day 8 of MBF! After enjoying a nice warm shower, I got out and felt that absolutely exhausted, but good exhausted feeling and went to pick up my phone to message a friend. I saw she had messaged me already… to tell me about a “leak” that the health unit would be making an order to direct all schools within the jurisdiction to shift to remote learning on Wednesday.
If you do not have children in the school system, they were off school today for Easter Monday. They return to school tomorrow, for 1 day. To then shift to online for 3 days, Wed, Thurs and Fri. Monday the “spring break” begins. The notice says the remote learning could be extended. But the government cares about our children, they care about the people, they understand how important mental health is… 😂😂😂
I knew as soon as they announced they were sending parents a 3rd payment, double the previous payment. It smelled like a sick bribe. Will it help with groceries? Yup especially now, because I can see you have zero intentions of putting children’s mental health as top priority. That will help put a dent in groceries. When you continue locking out kids. Does nothing for mental health.🤬
Give me all the Console and Peace because I don’t know if I want to cry, scream or laugh right now. Our children are capable of being home, they should NOT be expected to get a “quality education” that bases getting into trades or post secondary education, to then get a job that many have those as standard requirements.
Forcing people into isolation is NOT the answer. EVER.
Wins for my day! 🙌 🔥 Drank all the water! 🔥 Moved my body 🔥 Oils ON and IN the diffuser 🔥 Vitamins, Omega, Minerals IN 🔥 Conscious meal planning 🔥 Confidence to use my voice
It’s been a great long weekend, aside from the bullshittery that is Ontario at this moment. I am SUPER stoked for my ongoing progress!!! The bra is one clasp tighter now too!!! Can I be totally vulnerable for a moment… One of my “excuses”, actually more like a fear… I had been “that size” for quite a few years, I yo-yo’d for years previously too. What comes with a significant body change… 1. Clothes 2. Money to buy clothes. I truly do not like “wasting” money. However I pushed past that and found the true VALUE of getting healthy, which far out weighs having to buy new clothes. I donated to people I knew as well as to our local thrift store that helps support Cancer Patient Services in our town. As I tone up, I am needing to soon make more investments… For any men reading this… do you have any idea what good quality bras cost… whew! Seriously. They are an investment. Especially as my band shrinks… and other measurements don’t 😂 Such is life I AM worth it! Honestly though I’m on the search for good quality 100% cotton underwear!
Not only can I create time every single day for me, I already had the perfect space. After working out for 4 weeks consistently everyday, I got myself a pair of indoor running shoes! My new big bottle from Eco Den in town! I am really loving this new part to my daily routine! Along with my oils in the diffuser and sage to burn when I am working out, creating or working in my space!
I simply adore productive, laid back days. Where we get a lot of “things done”, but at a more relaxed mode. I also carved out time to make a batch of almond butter energy balls and peanut butter energy balls.
Citrus Bliss – The Oil of New Beginnings
We already have some new beginnings in the back yard! I’ve got a sweet visual of our backyard transformation!
✌🙏 All in Divine timing!
From me and my family, I hope you enjoyed a beautiful weekend ♥️🐰
With the beginning of each month, I feel excitement. A brand new chapter, a page to turn to create whatever you want to. To continue along whatever personal journey you might be on and perhaps lean in a little deeper to you! My monthly newsletter went out, so if you are one of my oily customers, you should have received it this morning! If you would like to get on my list, please Contact Me and we will get you updated!
This month I want to share some oil goodness as well as the card I pulled for my collective oil community from The Starseed Oracle deck by Rebecca Campbell! “The Seven Star Sisters” – Birthing Creations – Tapestry of Life – Expression. What jumped out at me about this card, was “creations”.
“There are new creations that want to be born. Beauty thats yearning to be woven. New consciousness that’s longing to be breathed into life. If you draw this card you’re being called to surrender to these creations – to usher in a new era of consciousness and do your bit in weaving the web of life. This is the card of the artist and the midwife. You’re being called to ponder questions: What wants to be birthed through you? What new creations are whispering in your ear? What beauty are you being called to make? Creativity and intuition come from the same scared place. They occur when we find ourselves flowing with the rest of life. Earth is renowned as a planet of manifestation and creativity and yet so many of us have forgotten to create. Somewhere along the way we stopped seeing ourselves as artists, as creatives, as poets… Yet to be human is to be creative. Creativity is part of your true nature. Perhaps you are being called to surrender to a creative project, such as a new business or a book. Or perhaps you’re being called to weave beauty in your home or in the way you cook. Regardless of the end result you’re being called to express yourself through creativity. To surrender to the creative projects that both scare and excite you. To find a way to weave beauty back into everyday life. For where there’s creativity, spirit and soul are present. And the world needs those qualities more now than ever before”
In April there is also an awesome NEW Aroma Essential Oil Kit available!!!
You can add this to your LRP or a standard order if you already have a doTERRA account. If not see the links below to get started!
If you have a doTERRA Wholesale membership, log in and you can add the Aroma Collection to your LRP – if your order is 125PV and before the 15th you will receive Lime for FREE! If you do not yet have a doTERRA account, click on one of the links below to get started!
Aroma Essential Enrollment Collection Canada Wholesale: CA $207.00 (PV 116.50) Link to Order Canada –> https://doterra.me/Xptlm6QH
Aroma Essentials Collection US Wholesale: $149.50 USD (PV 110.00) Link to Order US –> https://doterra.me/Oqy33Sc3
Lime is the FREE Product of the month in April when you place a 125PV (product value) order before the 15th of the month! Lime is the Oil of Zest for Life. Perfect time for this to be offered as the monthly freebie! April I feel is almost like a transition month, from Winter to Spring. It can still experience some chilly, even snowy days (hello April 1st – Happy April Fools…). Lime brings the Zest for Life to help uplift when someone may be feeling weighed down by discouragement or grief. Lime can help instill courage and cheer in the heart and reminds to be grateful for the gift of life. Lime cleanses the heart, especially when there has been an accumulation of emotional toxins due to avoidance or repression. Emotions Lime supports – apathetic, grieving, loss of will to live, discouraged, courageous, revitalized and determined. (Source Essential Emotions)
Also announced for April are two new Wellness Kits! Sleep and Respiratory and they look fantastic!!! If you are new or even a seasoned oiler, these 3 month kits (US warehouse) are outstanding to build up your collection or get started! I truly love the variety of these kits! How the kits work, is you choose a wellness path, in month 1 you receive the first one with a bag. Month two and three comes in a compostable bag and the additional products to use for healthy sleep or to support your respiratory system! Click on the image to view larger.
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The Wellness Program Kits available in Canada are slightly different. However as Canadians we are able to order the kits from the US Warehouse to enjoy all of the 5 collections.
The doTERRA Wellness Program is a new product series that provides Loyalty Rewards Program members with five different sets of kits, or tracks, meant to support specific functional needs:
The Relief Track (Comfort, support, soothe)
The Immunity Track (protect, strengthen, respond)
Mind & Mood Track (balance, restore, adapt)
Sleep Track (rest, recharge, and refresh)
Respiratory Track (breathe in, breathe out) (source doTERRA.com)
April continues with moving my body, daily reflection and honoring my heart and soul. I am truly feeling the gratitude of moving my body daily and also getting quiet with my mind. To really live in alignment and my own truth for my own health and safety and for my children and husband. Nature knows and can be trusted to be your first line of defense for your physical or mental health! While exercising I always start my diffuser in my office to help not only clear the air but also because I find it quite invigorating!
Please reach out if you have questions. ❤ To be honest, with home renovations and all thats happened in the past year, I was distracted, I wasn’t using my oils as much, wasn’t consistent with my supplements, sleep or drinking water. March 3 everything shifted for me and I am continuing to embrace that for April. I continue to move forward with passion, creativity and excitement. I am proof that these oils work for physical and emotional health and I am here to guide YOU as well on your journey. One that truthfully, no one can do for you, its one YOU have to be ready to embark upon and take responsibility for to lead your life where you want to go. I can assure you that any shifts you make towards natural health, you will reap the rewards!
Wishing you and your’s a Happy Easter and month of April as we transition to Spring!
Truth be told, Pamela, no matter how logical or intuitive you are, neither of these virtues, no matter how greatly you were endowed, will ever enable you to peer into the future and reasonably predict the twists and turns your life may take, nor the circumstances, fortunes, and friends that might someday be your own. It is, in fact, impossible. That’s what imagination is for. Thoughts become things, The Universe
Heading into the long weekend ✌ with Day 4 of #MBF !!! Its a goooood work out!
This weeks goals continued…
✔ Move my body daily ✔ Take my supplements daily ✔ Drink More Water ✔ Use oils daily on & in diffuser ✔ Journal daily ✔ Proper Sleep ✔ Daily self care ✔ Mindful conscious eating ✔ Meditation and oracle cards
Was every day perfect, no. I’m learning how much more I need to be drinking, especially before hitting the mat!
I am also allowing myself patience. As a working mama it’s been challenging over the years to “allow” myself “me time”. Even as the kids get older, I used it as an excuse, I “didn’t have time”. I have dedicated to my programs and daily movement. I am grateful my family respects and supports me! Especially on those days I feel absolutely wiped out. Rather than get down that I am not getting x, y and z done. It’s ok what’s meant to happen, will happen. With this also in mind I really hope there is something really good for all of us in 2022 😂
This weekend will be the Best Easter! 🐰🐣Yes it is not like any traditional holiday I’ve enjoyed over the last almost 40 years of my life, at all. This is what I’ve been forced to detach from, literally. This is what has been so very heavy for me. As a photographer in the families, I love capturing family moments. Time is precious. Life is so precious. We have been taught this unfortunately many times. Life is meant to be spent with loved ones. 🙏
So, as much as I am once again hard core missing some of our beloved family traditions, this will be the best Easter! Because, it is what we make it ♥️
I think I may have messaged my coach over the past 2 years. “Im ready” then found any excuse I could. House renos, kids sports, more renos, then my husband fell off a roof. Reality, I wasn’t ready. My mindset was not there. Which was completely ok! Looking back I know I wouldn’t have done then, what I have now.
I’m super proud of myself. That on March 3rd I took the leap. Exercise everyday for at least 30 min, be conscious of what I eat, drink more water, sleep, journal, meditate, read, take my supplements daily…
I missed my supplements 1 day, yesterday 😂.
I definitely was not drinking enough water this past week. Dually noted! Goal this weekend was to rehydrate and get on top of that moving forward.
🥳 I LOST 5.5 INCHES 🎉 combined off my waist, hips, arms and thighs. The most significant loss on my waist, then hips.
The scale did not budge! ✌ My goal has never been to “be skinny”, ever. My goal of signing up for @beachbody was and is to tone my body (after losing the 60+ lbs in 2017-2019), gain strength, true core, upper and lower body strength.
My entire journey since the summer of 2014 was getting aligned with how I FEEL and making that my journey! True holistic health, removing what didn’t “fit” with my body or health. Being conscious in my day to day and choices that I make for me or my family. Also taking my family along the journey. They always have the option to join in, or I communicate with them WHY I am choosing to do this vs that, what it means to “lose” and why being “skinny” will never be my goal. It’s a life shift, a lifestyle!
I’ve been using my oils a LOT more! They truly do align with my everyday life for emotional, mental and physical health. They also smell amazing and fill our home!
Tonight’s diffuser blend for bedtime smells fantastic! Balance – Grounding Roman Chamomile – Spiritual Purpose Peace – Reassurance
Program 1 down… I’m excited for my next!!! 🙌
Continually to grow every single day!
Thank you @kim_m_fitzpatrick for your patience and understanding, compassion. I truly appreciate it and after admiring your shifts, I felt the strength to share mine… from all angles! ✌
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