To say I am proud of myself would be an understatement. I am stoked for my achievement. The strength I’ve gained and the simple fact that I made a point to make time to move my body.
My fav way to end the program too… YOGA 🙏 After journaling and meditating.
The card I pulled after completing the program… The Void. As the book reads… ‘end of a chapter’.
I am grateful for leaning in and honoring myself.
Diffuser blend for the day… also aligns completely! Blue Tansy – Inspired Action Roman Chamomile – Spirtual Purpose Lemon – Focus Tangerine – Spontaneity Green Mandarin – Pure Potential
It’s interesting, the less I focus on “time” the more I have! When I am simply IN the moment, whatever that may be.
I love having relaxing productive days, that’s been today. I am pretty sure staying off insta until now has also helped 😂!
I’m shaping out my weekend morning routine and this morning I feel like I nailed it! Journal, Reading and Meditation. My Day 20 in my @beachbody exercise program – Dirty 30! SO good!!!
Grocery stock up and dinner on! Expanding out of our “norm” after last nights inspired meal, we continue to branch out! Tonight we are having chili fries. Chili a fav and inspiration as potatoes were on sale, mix things up a bit! While also super simple and yummy! I added in some of the Mexican and Italian cuisine oils from @doterra.
Diffusers are on with: Wild Orange – Abundance Clary Sage – Clarity & Vision Ylang Ylang – Inner Child Wintergreen – Surrender Intuitively selected and I just ♥️ how aligned it is today!
Organized the BOGO pack of oils and a few others into our room. Honestly introducing essential oils into your life, isn’t just about oils, it’s a lifestyle shift. Yes I can sell you oils, but I’d much rather INSPIRE you in ways to shift your life which includes using essential oils in various ways everyday! This also included making some physical space on my desk! How easy is it to over look things sitting neatly in a pile… over 2 yrs!!!
I’ve realized with moving my body and building strength… I have not been drinking enough water. So this weekend I am using as a bit of a reset, for both sleep and water. While also adding in some productivity by puttering around the house and tidying. Anyone else find stuff can pile up quickly with daily life of kids school and work!?
The card I pulled this morning came out of the deck stuck with a couple others. The one on top was, Star Bathing. Light Body. Crystal Grid. Transmission. Activation. 💫
Day 19 | Cardio One word, enough said. I’m not a cardio fan lol! BUT I did it and feel stronger with each day! It was a good workout program.
My BOGO Box arrived!!! I specifically ordered this for our bedroom collection.
Sat down for some quiet time this evening and felt a paw on my arm, to move my books so he could snuggle!
While snuggling I saw a mouth watering recipe on @katherinewants for Monte Cristo. So that’s what dinner was!!! Oh my goodness they were good! Served with ketchup, dijon and pickles! 🤤🥰 Mine was gluten free and so yummy!
This week has been even more eye opening. I am striving to stay positive, uplifted and keep an optimistic outlook for what is within my control – all while being a parent, working full time and squeezing in time for me.
I am a facts person. I am a data person. I research and want to know. I don’t want someone to just tell me, tell me and then allow me time to research it myself. I learned the hard way many years ago that anything to do with MY body and MY health is truly MY responsibility and no one else. This is long, however given everything thats come to light this week… I truly feel as an individual and as a parent this is important.
Earlier this week the Ontario budget revealed that there is a 3rd payment coming to parents, look up the article it was in the news on March 24th. Not only is a 3rd payment coming, its double what the first two were. Im sure I do not have to remind parents that when the 2nd payment was announced, it was just before they “announced” our children would be returning to online school after Christmas and they locked them out of physically going to school.
This, is what parents were suspecting when Lecce announced that March Break was going to be pushed off until April. Although the governments reasoning was to “deter people from traveling in March”… I was under the impression we “weren’t allowed to travel” so not sure how this helps but whatever. Now this is announced just before Easter weekend (next weekend) and then the delayed “March Break” is to follow a week after…
Suddenly now… the curve has been on a steady decline since January and now suddenly, suddenly “cases are up”… perhaps convenient the fact that we got a letter on March 5th that the Ministry of Education “has mandated that school boards make voluntary asymptomatic (without obvious symptoms) COVID-19 testing of students and staff available.”
The other alarming thing brought to my attention this week is what these nose swab tests that test healthy and sick people to see if you have Covid-19, are sterilized using an Ethylene Oxide method. Look this up! What Is Ethylene Oxide? “At room temperature, ethylene oxide is a flammable colorless gas with a sweet odor. It is used primarily to produce other chemicals, including antifreeze. In smaller amounts, ethylene oxide is used as a pesticide and a sterilizing agent. The ability of ethylene oxide to damage DNA makes it an effective sterilizing agent but also accounts for its cancer-causing activity.”
What is interesting is that we have a letter from September 15th from our daughters school, from the Grey Bruce Public Health Medical Officer of Health stating…
“I want to explain to all parents that if there are no symptoms, and no close link to a confirmed case (as decided by local public health); then there is no practical benefit to getting your children tested. There is, however, potential harm. Let me explain.” “1. Testing for Covid-19 can be a traumatic event for some children. Like any other clinical test, there is the potential for complications, including possible short-term and long-term anxiety.” “2. False reassurance is another harm. Testing someone who has no symptoms only lets them know on that day they got tested, they were not shedding the virus…” “3. Testing in people that have no symptoms can result in false positives and potential harm…”
Then last night I was watching a show that I had PVR’d earlier yesterday. At the end the news came on, we do not watch the news, this quick clip mentioned “Ontario reportedly considering making online school a permanent option.” which instantly fired me up… and not only that but I have to say I was expecting this. Does the government seriously think the people who literally pay for them are this stupid?! NOPE. If I remember correctly, one of the reasons the teachers were on strike, was that in 2019, the time lines are slightly blurry with all this pandemic crap, was that the teachers did NOT want online learning to be a permanent part of the school curriculum. Then March 2020 suddenly that was the “only” option.
The reality of our world, thanks to the Government. Big fat NOPE!
Within the above article they claim its to make online education an option for enrolling children in remote learning even after the pandemic ends and require school boards to provide online learning during snow days and “other emergency closures”…
There is also mention within this article that this may be useful for students in remote areas and want specific courses or students who have an anxiety disorder.
As someone who has had many challenges with Anxiety myself… and parents needing to work, this is the worse “reason” to encourage online learning. Yes it may work for some students, however further isolation isn’t a solution, in my opinion. Besides that, Lecce who is making these changes to the school system, doesn’t even have children himself so how can he even begin to understand what parents or the kids (whose lives have been turned upside down) are going through. He can’t. Very simply. What concerns me, is the government is trying to sneak another one by us.
“Sue Paterson is the mayor of Hanover and chairs the region’s board of health. She said Arra’s 2020 salary reflects the earnings of someone who hasn’t taken a day off since cases first presented themselves in the region over a year ago.”
“Over the past year he’s almost doubled his regular hours working around the clock,” Paterson said. “I know personally, I’ve seen Dr. Arra respond to individual personal inquiries with respect and compassion . . . he works continuously to keep the communication flowing and keep everyone updated so we’re all aware of what’s going on . . . he’s available 24-hours-a-day, every day.”
Ive included Ian in a few of my emails, voicing my concerns about what is happening, especially in schools, even got an email back from Bill Walker MPP Office on March 9th that they spoke with Ian about my concerns and it was their understanding he would reach out to me directly with more information. NOTHING has happened. Zero contact or response. Thankfully my email was passed on to the Ministry of Education, however the Public Health officer who is being touted as personally responding to inquiries etc… nope.
Also interesting to note within the article… “Arra also ranked the highest among his professional peers in the 2020 list.
Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health made $444,344 in 2020. City of Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa made $336,104.
Closer to Grey-Bruce, Huron-Perth’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen made $387,937 while Simcoe-Muskoka’s MOH Dr. Charles Gardner made $363,219.”
So really,,, who is benefitting from this pandemic. Clearly its paid government employees and big pharma!
Its time to LIFT THE LOCKDOWN for everyone and allow everyone to get back to life as they knew it before March 12, 2020. I fully support what Roman Baber is trying to do to literally save lives in Ontario.
Coincidentally this afternoon I heard over the radio a few times them talking about an immanent 3rd lockdown and how Doug Ford claims that it would be “absolutely terrible”. Foreshadowing much?! Anyone else feeling the irony of this impending “third lockdown” right before another holiday… yeah ok!
The other night I realized how great the impact is on healing. Truly leaning in and healing wounds. When am I at my best, whatever the role in my life, I am always best when I lead with me first. Pretty sure it was @kim_m_fitzpatrick who I heard that from! Its completely right. When I get up and am purposeful with my time, I feel SO much better. My day and the energy of my day flows beautifully and if I hit any challenges they are easily resolved.
That wasn’t this morning. My body likes consistency, craves it actually. Consistency and routine. I am finding especially in the morning. It truly sets my day up to be successful, lead in love vs fear.
I’ve had a couple later nights this week, after 11pm, one closer to midnight. My body (everyone actually) needs proper sleep. Also proper time away from devices of any kind. I knew I needed the extra hour of sleep and I could exercise in good time after work.
So that is what I did, I honored my body, also realized some things and… everyday is a new day.✌
OILS The past few days I have been using my focus blend at the office… Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary and Wild Orange. Smells SO darn good too!!! Bedtime is still my current fav Petitgrain, Air X and Cedarwood!
Tonight I will be in bed earlier! After the power of vision workshop Kim is hosting! I am super stoked for! Honestly that’s one of the best things I’ve learned on this journey over the years, is personal development is key to personal success. I really dove in when I began my wellness business with @doterraca .I loved all the trainings and workshops. I was learning about oils and how they could benefit my mental and physical health and wellness (which they did in a huge way) and also various personal skills building opportunities! Most of all I felt a true sense of community! I am so grateful to have met so many woman, and men who I am grateful to call friends!!!
So tonight we ordered pizza for the kids, hubby and I are both doing what we need to and I will get to bed in a great time! ✌ Its all about balance! When it is, it just feels so good to be aligned!!!
This gorgeous weather certainly puts a spring in my step! I just love it. Perhaps because that means our outdoor living can come back to life, which has me VERY excited! I never thought the additions we put on our house could complete it so well, but oh my gosh does it ever ❤
Last night I committed to getting up at 5am this morning to do my workout and then catch up after work. Truthfully my alarm went off and I hit snooze. My brain however did not! That little voice kept saying “just get up!!!”. So, I did! ☺
Day 16 this morning and Day 17 after work! I am loving feeling strong. I am totally looking forward to bedtime too! 😂
New routines taking shape, motivation I had been lacking. I’m even using my oils more each day and feeling much more purposeful with my time.
Day 15 + 1 | Permission to Myself. “Life” happened this evening, in a very fun way with family. However real life of, getting home late and fitting in exercise.
So today, I allowed myself grace. To BE in the moment 🥰 Today, I share this important message! Also part of allowing yourself grace, is living in truth and alignment. Shine a light on those shadows and heal your heart and soul! You may also find your physical health begins improving as well! ✌
[Thank you to @kim_m_fitzpatrick for sharing the quote above ✌]
The card I pulled this evening… Earth School – Life Lessons . Soul Growth . Study . Higher Learning
This evening, I got sucked into the external world and felt completely unmotivated. I paused, did some breathing and pulled a card. Started the diffuser with two of the yoga collection oils Align and Arise.
Then… I got moving! Which also helps stop that outside chatter too! Today was leg day and maaaaan did I feel the burn!!!
After my workout I saw the mail sitting on the table. One sentence instantly jumped out at me and reminded me of why I felt so down at the end of my work day (I heard about two people who suddenly passed).
Mental health now, more than ever is crucial. Everyone has had some kind of mental health challenge in their life. I can be honest in saying I’ve had my own challenges with anxiety and depression.
What really triggered me after hearing about those people and seeing this headline, is what I heard this weekend. A couple video’s were shared on Instagram on the account @riseup_canada on Sunday. I typed out what the Premier of Ontario said, and had to erase it, hearing the words and reading them.
Typing those words made me feel so gross and heavy. However this is the reality of how “new rules” and “protocols” are being forced upon people. The absolute disregard for what IS a true crisis, a mental health crisis in this province and country. For the love of god, in the world right now. Yet the premier of Ontario is essentially making a mockery of the people who ARE suffering!
He is also essentially saying, unless you listen and do as you are told, you are done. This, is exactly why I began questioning things a while ago. Why now more than ever am I using my oils, they truly are our home health and wellness care! Why I trust my body and am learning the best way I can thrive! And it’s not by doing what the government says will keep me healthy.
Thankfully, I was born and raised to be an independent thought thinker and fact finder! I am also raising my kids to be the same. Always question, WHY?! I’m grateful I took the leap with oils!
I got some Wild Orange on my wrists after I got home before getting started!
I am grateful I pushed through, I am also grateful I allowed myself additional time. I am also grateful I spoke up to my family and delegated tasks.
As I was reminiscing over my journey this morning, I began getting teary when I talked about my husbands accident in October. I am so grateful he is ok, and was then also, but it was easy to sink to, “it could have been worse” or literally envisioning it and the worst happening. This has helped us all grow in some way over the past 5+ months.
It hit me today though. I mentioned about my mind and body coming into alignment.
There is no point in ever thinking, I should have started sooner or I should have just did this years ago. None of that matters. It can not be changed, it is what it is. Bottom line.
March 3 I was ready, I ironically 3 is my number 3-3. My mind and body came into alignment.
Is it easy, nope, if it was I wouldn’t be stronger and see progress improvements.
Today’s exercise program was Pilates. I think this is a big reason this program has felt successful for me, it’s not the same thing everyday but it does have similar days, if that makes sense. Over the 3 weeks, your weekly exercises are consistent but get a bit more intense as the week goes on.
It can be challenging to allow the mind to just do “whatever”. Put aside the “to-do” list, whether on paper or in my head and just be in the moment. I was able to enjoy more downtime this weekend than I had originally “planned” and I’m so glad it worked out this way. I’ve got a new book on it’s way to me for a book club with my beachbody coach @kim_m_fitzpatrick starting Sunday, so this week I am focusing on getting back into @jayshetty book “Think Like A Monk”, one paragraph that stood out to me this afternoon was on page 76.
“Monks know that one can’t plant a garden of beautiful flowers and leave it to thrive on it’s own. We have to be gardeners of our own lives, planting only seeds of good intentions, watching to see what they become, and removing the weeds that spring up and get in the way.” ♥️💫🌱
We are also branching out and being more conscious in the kitchen. With each healthy step forward my body is learning to more quickly notify me when something is off, “something” is typically an ingredient, for example salad dressings. Enough with “convenience”, sure it’s easier to buy a bottle in the store, but… is it really worth it? At times, for my health, to thrive, nope. Which is totally ok! I am excited, now that the spring weather is here and the deck is open, to experiment with more dressings, dips etc!
This mornings blend I shared earlier, it was a blend of oils from the BOGO box tomorrow!!! Tonights blend is a few of my bedtime @doterraca essential oil favs!
💧💧Petitgrain- Oil of Ancestry 💧💧Air X – Air Blend (new oil) 💧💧Cedarwood – Oil of Community
If you like essential oils, check out the deal for tomorrow and this week! If need a doTERRA rep I would love to help you get started and direct you to our wealth of education and resources available! Check out the post below with more details!!! 👇
I am so excited to share this awesome Spring deal with you! Whether you are a seasoned oil user or you’ve been sitting on the sidelines. Whatever lead you here, welcome! I live a simple, heart centered life and am learning as I go. I have learned from so many other women, and this is why I share my story. We are all so unique, but there is similarities. Nature knows best and aligns beautifully with our bodies. In a lifeline journey, truly!
This BOGO Collection being offered is an awesome grouping. A true great “experience” of essential oils. Although the top 10 kits are awesome, these kits I love because it gives you the opportunity to use some oils that you may not have purchased. For example, Blue Tansy and Roman Chamomile.
The much anticipated BOGO Box is back, and it’s the best way to participate in BOGO week! You’ll receive all the BOGOs for the week while only paying for shipping once. Plus, you’ll receive a free gift with your box: a 15mL bottle of Rosemary!
The BOGO Box will be the only Day 1 offering on March 22nd, with individual BOGOs running Tuesday March 23rd through Saturday March 27th. Information and education about each of the individual oils will be posted every day of BOGO week!
dōTERRA is also gifting FREE membership for new enrollees who purchase the BOGO Box! That’s right, for any new member who opens an account by purchasing the BOGO Box, dōTERRA is offering the gift of membership, while BOGO Box supplies last. If you have friends or family who have been curious about opening their own dōTERRA account, this is the perfect opportunity for them!
These are the oils that you will find inside the box.
Peace 5mL Eucalyptus 15 mL Lavender 15 mL Tangerine 15 mL Citrus Bloom 15 mL Roman Chamomile 5 mL Breathe 15 mL Balance 15 mL Beautiful Touch 10 mL Spearmint 15 mL Lemon 15 mL Blue Tansy 5 mL Rosemary 15 mL (comes exclusive with the box!)
Plus a BOGO eBook!
BOGO Box Details: Canada – Wholesale $243.25 | 184.5 PV Save over $220.00! Limit 5 per account
US – Wholesale $189.50 | 196.5 PV Save $173.00! Limit 5 per account
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