Your Life As Art Photography by Pam

Its Just A Number

Whether its age, your weight or your bank account. Many of us make this statement.

In truth, as I was getting ready for bed the other night, I was thinking about how much better my body has felt. I was thinking this because I didn’t feel great. I felt horribly inflamed. A feeling I knew all too well.

Its interesting, Ive heard of people being able to clear their energy towards a food sensitivity or allergy, I haven’t experienced that myself. What I have experienced is as soon as these food sensitivities were brought to my consciousness, my body is now quick to let me know when its not happy.

At 40 years old, I am keen to learn how to make goat cheese. This is slightly “big” only because Im the type of cook who just throws in whatever, I don’t measure. I decided I wanted to do this 2 weeks ago, when I realized that much of the commercial “goat” cheese sold… contains milk – meaning cows milk! I was so disappointed but keen to learn this new task.

Alas, after avoiding the “goat” cheese we have had in the fridge for a bit, that I bought and then one day as the thought popped into my head to flip it over and check the ingredients… so the herbed goat cheese has sat. Sadly after picking up some at Costco (which was the best place for GF stuff until we realized much of it has corn as well :( ) we found those have milk as well.

As I was thinking of this, I thought of how good I was feeling, how this has reminded me to truly stay aligned with ME. That heavy, inflammed feeling inside does NOT feel good, its painful and uncomfortable.

This journey was never about a number, never about reaching an ideal weight. Truthfully this journey has all been about FEELING good. Whatever that is!

I have realized as I have hit the “goal” weight that I somewhat set but never thought could happen… A number does NOT define us at all. Whether that is our weight, our bank account, our address. Whatever that number is, its simply just a number. The only way to gauge your OWN health – is truly HOW YOU FEEL! Even at the weight that I am… Im getting closer to doing some weight lifting (long as this rib stays in place), which I know will shift my “number” and that’s totally ok and healthy!!!

But, here’s the thing… when you begin to shift (if you choose to), be patient with your body, achieving this awareness takes time and doesn’t happen over night. If you have been taking anti-biotics for years, eating processed foods/drinks etc… it will take time for your body to properly flush that crap out. I couldn’t believe it when I could actually FEEL my body moving inside. Some was painful, it took time to sit with it and be ok with time. Be ok with putting that “number” aside and putting my health and how I feel, first!

Diamond in the Rough

I did something for me a few weeks ago, that I told only my family about. Its truthfully not something I need to be known but this is a good example of what I tend to do when I sink back into myself.

I LOVE photography. Always have for as long as I can remember. My first 45mm camera, it was a pink/purplish colour. My first digital camera – which was like a brick and the quality was pretty crappy. But I learned, I took the time and taught myself. I leaned in to what I wanted to capture – yet I remember my first DSLR.

My first DSLR, Canon Rebel XT, was a major purchase for me and one that I did while on maternity leave with our son approx 1 month before I found out I was pregnant with our daughter. Our son was 9 months old. Although I loved my camera and was grateful that I saved up the $1300 to buy it I didn’t celebrate that part of it. I allowed other people’s voices in my head – specifically at a local mom’s get together when I pulled it out… I heard the judgmental remarks about “I wonder what that cost”, “what is wrong with a normal camera”, “really she needs that”.

In 2012 when I purchased my “big” camera I also heard the judgment remarks. Yup I spent over $4,000 on this camera. Full frame Canon 5DMIII – its not only a beautiful camera, its still proudly displayed on my shelf and used all year round.

Something inside of me was pulling for a new camera body… I then found I was being judgmental of myself – why?! Why do you need a new camera body? You spent thousands on the one you have you don’t need another. Yet I still felt this desire and would look here and there.

Truthfully, photography means a lot to me. Not just the fact that memories are captured, but being IN the moment, feeling the emotion and then once I import the photos realizing how unbelievably wonderful they turned out, although in the moment I could be quite hard on myself for “missing the shot”.

This morning I started my day quite early, just shortly before 5am. I initially thought I should go back to sleep but then remembered I woke up for a reason. As I went through my own routine – which I am learning is not and does not have to be like anyone else – regardless of who you or they are. A natural rhythm “routine” of simply going with the flow eventually led me to my den in my cozy chair and blanket to my computer to allow words to flow. After posting in my Chakra Mastery Academy, working on healing our sacral chakra which includes acknowledging and honoring any past sexual traumas I naturally gravitated to my new camera.

Yes that’s right… my NEW Camera that I bought a few weeks ago and have literally just gotten my toes wet with. A couple weeks ago we went for a drive on our side by side, I grabbed my new camera to bring along to test it out in nature. We got home and I put it up on the shelf. Admittedly change can bring some resistance. This new camera, although the same brand, Canon, is a mirrorless full frame. What I love about it is, I had originally been looking at and thinking if I got a mirrorless I would need the same build as my 5DMIII as I adore shooting full frame.

Then I found the Canon RP. Yup there is a learning curve because the controls are different. I know this has slightly held me back from truly experiencing it. I very much went through my research as I do before any big purchase. Compared my 5DMIII as well as the 6DMII and the 5DMIV – I knew I wanted to keep it very affordable and what also was appealing with the Canon RP is the features are very similar to my 5DMIII with a bit better low light capability AND this camera came with the adapter… SO all the lens I have, I will be able to use with my new body! Super cool :)

This morning, as I downloaded the images from a couple weeks ago and began going through them… my heart began bursting wide open… and trust my decision!

When I saw this… <3 Like tiny little diamond star bursts all over the beautiful water and up in the sky.

Little diamonds in the rough… breaking through. Kind of like me and how I am choosing to break through and break free of past traumas and hurts that previously were buried for years.

Definition of diamond in the rough

: one having exceptional qualities or potential but lacking refinement or polish.

You are worthy, you are talented, you are incredible, you have a reason you are here and no matter what anyone else says or does… BE YOU! Fully and completely through your heart and to your core. Get ready to watch yourself bloom.

A few more photos from that day…

https://www.flickr.com/photos/zmijaourmomentsintime/

Nothing Else Matters

I have heard this song, multiple times a day it seems for the past couple-few weeks. So I thought, lets break it down with the lyrics… I knew this song resonated greatly with my soul <3

Nothing Else Matters

Chris Stapleton
So close, no matter how far
Couldn’t be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters

Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don’t just say
And nothing else matters

Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters

Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know

So close, no matter how far
Couldn’t be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters

Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know, oh

Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don’t just say
And nothing else matters

Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters

Never cared for what they say
Never cared for games they play
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know

And I know, yeah
So close, no matter how far
Couldn’t be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters

BOGO Week – Nov 16 | doTERRA Essential Oils

A FAV time of the year when you can…
Buy 1 Essential Oil and Get 1 Essential Oil FREE!!!
Just in from doTERRA…

The BOGO Box is coming tomorrow, beginning November 16 while supplies last! The BOGO Box is the best way to participate in BOGO week. You get all the BOGOs for the week, but you only pay for shipping once. And you’ll receive a gift with your box: Adaptiv^® Touch! The BOGO Box includes: doTERRA Touch® Adaptiv—exclusively with the box doTERRA Touch® Rose Turmeric Dual Chamber Capsules Copaiba Lavender On Guard^® Plus six additional products! Don’t miss your chance to get all the BOGOs simultaneously. And for new customers who enroll when they buy this week’s BOGO Box, we’ll give them a free membership!

Reach out to Pam for help or enter in my wellness advocate number 1028607 when you are ordering!

Now my FAV use of the oils – next to the fantastic smell of course is the emotional uses. doTERRA really knocked this out of the park with this set as we head into the winter months. Which typically is a darker time, well look at when it gets dark now, pretty much before 5pm! It is helping me get into a much better bedtime routine… I had to push it slightly to let you know about these deals coming up starting tomorrow! I LOVE a deal, I also love and appreciate quality so when doTERRA has a buy 1 get 1 free deal… that’s definitely share worthy :)

Adaptiv – the oil of Adaptability
Rose – the oil of Divine Love
Turmeric (capsules) – the oil of Restoration
Copaiba – the oil of Unveiling
Lavender – the oil of Communication and Calm
On Guard – the oil of Protection
Arborvitae – the oil of Divine Grace

If you do not have your own doTERRA wholesale membership (pretty much like costco but your dollars go to supporting real people on real farms supporting their real families – its truly beautiful – to bring the quality of the essential oils to us!), if you are interested in this BOGO Box and getting these freebies you can get a 1 year membership for absolutely nothing! Just enter in Wellness Advocate Number 1028607 when you enter your order or click the link below!

https://www.doterra.com/CA/en/site/pamelazmija

I am truly intrigued with their selection of these oils and what is paired with each… so far its a beautiful selection!

Please do know that whatever your budget or if you need to stock up or love a deal… you have so many options! Buy the box or just do the daily Buy 1 Get 1 FREE or do both! Its totally up to you – all I genuinely ask is please don’t be greedy, they are good at putting limits on things, respect those limits so that everyone can get a chance at the deal, truthfully Im super stoked that for a lot of the deals the limit is typically 2 and the daily runs between 3-5 each.

ENJOY BOGO WEEK!!!

p.s. did you see the Adaptiv touch roller is only available in the BOGO box as a freebie – amazing eh!

Grand Rising… I feel a shift!

As I drove into work this morning, the sun was accentuating the old barn that is across the road in a field. Its an absolutely beautiful area, as a photographers eye and the sun was beginning to rise behind the barn. It was an incredible image. I paused and took a moment to pull over and capture the beauty, before carrying on with my day.

I feel a shift. Its becoming stronger. More and more people around us are feeling the energy shift as well. Its incredible. There is so much more light on the earth, and as we know the more light we shine… the darkness truly has no place to hide.

Its time to get REALLY comfortable with baring your soul – not to the world – to YOURSELF! Feel what you need to feel, dig deep and reach for that potential you may have long pushed down and away. Its there, its waiting, its ready to re-ignite…

Do you feel it!

The grand rising!

Human Design – Projector

Have you heard of human design before? Its something that has popped up for me a few times and then when I was working with my energy guide she asked me if I knew what my human design was. This is when I found out I am a PROJECTOR!

When I first heard this, there was an old part of me that instantly heard projector as bad. Not entirely sure why, which is why I am so grateful that Avalon had a Human Design expert join our call last week to explain to each of us what our own individual human design meant for us!

ITS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!

Seriously… I learned so much about myself in those 8 minutes of hearing her speak about my human design map and realized just how unique and special I truly am – much like all of us!

Do you know your Human Design? START HERE with step 1 to figure out your human design – you need to know your birthdate, where you were born and the time for it to be accurate. Ariana has explained it so perfectly that it would honestly make everyone feel so damn special – because we each are!

Projector…

Human Design 101 – Projector – Ariana’s Article

Strategy: To Wait for the Invitation

Signature: Success

Not-Self Theme: Bitterness

Aura: Projected and absorbing

35% of the population

The Art of Being this is a great article if you are also a Projector!

Projectors are not after your energy, but they are designed to be able to gain access to it. A Projector is here to understand deeply how and where energy should be used. And because their aura is very very focused in this way, they “invite” openness, which makes it very, very difficult for Projectors to escape the influence of the conditioning forces that are around them.

If you’re a Projector you really need to be formally invited into any situation, and to gauge if that invitation is correct for you based on your own inner authority. The very strategy that you have is an indication of the natural demand for respect that you deserve. You have to surrender to demanding respect. It is very important for Projectors to be careful about the people they associate with. The quality of their associations directly impacts their wellbeing.

To be a Projector means that you do not simply take in conditioning, you take in conditioning that generates, motivates and moves your process. It’s not that you’re dependent on the other. You were not designed to be dependent on anything. You are designed, however, to be in a world in which energy is available, and that’s very different. This is what the invitation is all about.

If Projectors would trust in the power of their aura, their auras would pull to them the attention, the recognition, and the correct invitation to the energies that they are here to recognize and to guide. (Source – https://www.jovianarchive.com/Stories/9/The_Evolving_Role_of_the_Projector_and_the_Necessity_of_Education)

Processing Emotions – Encouraging Children’s Expression

Our sweet girl is our daily reminder of patience and time!

She joined our family not long after our sweet Pais passed January 2020. Before we had any idea what 2020 actually had in store for us. Honestly this sweet soul was meant for our family, for the Healing we would enter into and grow from in a very big way! She truly is our daughters cat, much like our fur boy loves his boy!

Although she has been with us for about 2 years, the ‘rescue’ in her still has trapped fears we continue to work and love her through.

Much like a person’s fear, as an emotion, needs to be processed as it can be trapped deep inside (anyone who has worked on personal healing knows this). Why it is truly so important to allow yourself (and if you are a parent, allowing your children and encouraging) emotional expression, feelings to process through words and actions vs being shut down or worse just blatenly ignored. Healing cannot be pushed, it can merely be felt.

On this day, allow yourself permission for time and patience for yourself to heal, whatever that means for you. Allow your children permission to feel their feelings and encourage them – not by putting your words in their mouth, no by encouraging them to use their words and navigate their feelings while supporting them in a safe place. It’s OK if more help is needed, sadly through the C shutdowns mental health support has been challenging to access… so for kids even just listening – asking them questions to allow them to explore their feelings. As their mom and fur mom, we want to “fix” things, but in my many years of momming I have learned over and over, I’m merely a guide in their lives, to help shape and direct, not dictate their lives to them.

Almost 2 years later, I still greet our girl Missy softly and calmly, I allow her time and space to come to me. We enjoy our morning snuggles, have a chat, most mornings She reminds me what’s up and then she returns to wait for her girl to get up. #loyaltyandlove

If you have ever questioned what true love is… look into the eyes of your pet! Whether it’s a dog, cat or bird, you will see it 😍

Then look in the mirror… do you see that same true love within yourself? 😬🪞🥰

Intuitive Wisdom for November – Oils & Energy

Well, if you were in our neck of the woods on this 2nd of November, you would have enjoyed some massive snowflakes and even some accumulation!

I felt inspired to share my love of intuitively selecting oils and cards with you as a monthly inspiration!

The essential oil blend I created is based on grounding, intuitively selecting the oils and goodness it smells incredible! This could be a diffuser blend or a roller blend!

Douglas Fir – The Oil of Generational Wisdom
Laurel Leaf – The Oil of Triumpf
Grapefruit – The Oil of Honoring the Body
Copaiba – The Oil of Unveiling
Frankincense – The Oil of Truth
Roman Chamomile – The Oil of Spiritual Purpose

Douglas Fir, Copaiba, Frankincense are all very grounding. I felt the grounding theme that was coming through was wonderful as in my Chakra Mastery Academy I am in, this month is Root! Grapefruit is uplifting and also refreshing along with laurel leaf. I enhale laurel leaf and feel my breath and lungs beautifully open up! Roman Chamomile is beautifully calming, like literally taking a deep breath out in the freshest of nature.

I used this blend in our diffuser, it smells incredible. I call it Aligned Prosperity!

I am excited to share my planner and journal creations! I was looking for a planner which provided me with a simplified way to “plan” our lives. A planner that fit me for myself, as a wife and as a mom, along with any other relationships in my life.

Part of my Intuitive November is following my heart when I feel the passion. My artwork is on each of the covers. The books designed to be used together, a Planner from early morning until night. A rise and rest Journal which provides introspection, reflection, gratitude and understanding. Your Life As Art, truly my mantra! Whoever you are, your life should be like art, and that is whatever YOU find valuable!!!

The Planner is incredible! Monthly pages, budget pages, a full page for every single day of the year! The Rise and Rest Journal offers daily writing space for every day of the year as well as monthly health and wellness reflection as well as begin and end month reflection!

A sneak peak at a couple of the pages!!!

This is the… Your Life As Art Planner and Rise & Rest Journal 🤗🥳!

I am working with a local printer now and will be offering the books for sale in the near future to help map out and interpret the new year of 2022 ! The books I will be getting printed will have rings so they will be even more user friendly and will lay flat! I appreciate this as I prefer to have my entire year within the one planner and daily journal too! <3

The card pulled came from Rebecca Campbell’s – The Starseed Oracle deck, which I love!

Karmic Relationships

Polarity and Unity
Karmic relationships from Orion
Polarity causes conflict and highlights separation
Conflict can cause growth and unity
Too many misunderstandings caused when not opening our heart and mind
See things from a different point of view
May react because of our own woundings – then find mutual ground
We are all innocent children looking to be seen, understood and cherished
Its easy to react and take things personally
More challenging to see the innocence of all involved and find a way to grow closer through the conflict
Through relationships we grow the most
How can you soften your heart and drop defences
How can you learn to see the similarities rather than differences
Go Deep – Starseed Soul Inquiry –> What relationships do you find the most challenging? How can you see things from a different perspective? How are you being called to allow growth through conflict?
(Source – Rebecca Campbell – The Starseed Oracle Cards)

I thank you for stopping by my website and wish you well this November! There is potential for breakdown as Elizabeth April says, but there will also be breakthrough! Learn to be in flow, allow yourself to feel any challenges or frustrations – you have to because burying anything will only fester. As you begin to wind down the year and welcome a new year, offer yourself grace and ease – time of true reflection of, you! The past 20 months or however long its been, has shown how crucial human connection is to humanity and as well how important nature and holistic measures are to our mental health. If I can offer you any guidance this November – the first person to always listen to, is who you hear when you get quiet with yourself. True healing begins and true healing is lifelong, we get stronger everyday! If we walk into this month knowing, yes there is shit happening in the world, how can I bring more light towards… to shine out into the world? As we truly are, our best self, this reflects outward. As one person we each alone cannot “fix” anyone else, but ourselves, with deep understanding.

Healing can happen in a variety of ways, one thing I have learned is to do what is natural to you. I can admit I tried to love working out first thing in the morning, I just don’t. I much rather enjoy a nice relaxing, peaceful slow paced morning, which is amazing because that is what feels aligned to me!

Any question about oils, Im happy to help. I truly love the emotional aspects of the oils and have learned over the years to trust myself with my selection, that it would always be what I need in that moment.

Root Chakra – Noticing’s

As I woke up this morning, well before my actual sound alarm and light alarm, I laid wide awake thinking of the upcoming day. This is where I find my mind can begin to race, this is where the fears and worries can so easily creep in.

Admittedly I began my day on Instagram. This is something I am consciously working through as this is NOT where I want my attention to go first thing. Ive found this simple shift alone can remove alot of those fears and worries – that honestly could simply be triggered by social media and not necessarily something of doom and gloom on there. Im sure you have heard or seen the studies, recently one came out about teen girls using Instagram and Facebook has even been mentioned. These sites are SO addictive, the continuous scroll that I can admit throughout the past year when our life had some significant shifts, I caught myself scrolling a lot!

Recognize this and forgive yourself, no sense in feeling shame towards how you have already spent your time.

I felt my morning had a beautiful shift. I showered and then was conscious in my routine, applying my Balance blend on the base of my spine, also on my neck, inhaling and then rubbing on my arms.

Made half the size of oatmeal as what we had yesterday, felt much more in alignment to have 1/2 cup of oatmeal with our tea/coffee. Listened to my root meditation, journaled and even got to listen to some other inspiring words. The diffuser blend I started in our kitchen was Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint.

Lavender – Oil of Communication & Calm
Lemon – Oil of Focus
Peppermint – Oil of a Buoyant Heart

I love this blend together in the diffuser, it instantly clears the air ways – this combo is incredible for seasonal discomforts… considering I have some food and environmental allergies/sensitivities I enjoy starting my day with this!

The blend I was intuitively guided to was Holiday Peace (a blend of Siberian Fir, Grapefruit, Douglas Fir, Himalayan Fir, Frankincense and Vetiver) and Adaptiv (a blend of Wild Orange, Lavender, Copaiba, Spearmint, Magnolia, Rosemary, Neroli and Sweetgum). Smells incredible and amazingly grounding.

Holiday Peace – The Oil of Contemplation
Adaptiv – The Oil of Adaptability

Moon Omens Message to self:

“The Universe is supporting,

protecting and loving me. It is

always working in my favor,

and for my highest good.

I’m guided, loved, and safe.”

~ Lukas Notes

An early start to the day, has me ready for bed shortly. I am really appreciating how present I am being. Staying in the moment and not thinking behind or too far ahead. Makes such a difference in ALL tasks!

For lunch, I had a craving for a hearty bowl. We got home, and without even looking at the time I just started in the kitchen. Chopped up a mediun sweet potato, some onion, ground beef, red pepper, broccoli cooked up and then some feta cheese, green onion, avacado and my Chipotle on top! SO yummy! The perfect meal on a dreary, damp day! I even have left overs for a morning snack! This meal, cooked in a frying pan took me less than 30 min! 🙌 By not focusing on the time, as I have previously done the opposite in the past, I legit got more accomplished!

This evenings intuitively diffuser blend! It is GOOD!!! Petigrain, Wild Orange, Roman Chamomile and Hinoki. Ancestry, Abundance, Spiritual Purpose, Natural Harmony.

This is quite possibly one of the best! Even if it were just for the smell, it’s incredible, the emotional properties of these oils are in true alignment of the shift happening in the world! 😍

Meditate, Journal and then bed! I am enjoying sharing more of my journey. The shift I am feeling is truly inspiring. 🙏 I am truly enjoying the meditations that are included in this program. Insightful and reflective 💫

Root Chakra – Grounding

If you have been around here for a bit you will know that I took a pretty big leap to invest in ME! Something I am becoming more and more conformable with and feel is so crucial for our mental and physical wellbeing!

As we prepare to enter into November, in my Chakra Mastery Academy course, we enter into the Root Chakra.

The Root Chakra is our base, our grounding in our body and in life. When our Root Chakra is out of balance we can also feel out of balance in a variety of ways.

As I go through the month of our Root Chakra I am excited to share more with you!

This morning, I started my day, up with no alarm, well by sound that is. I woke to a nice bright light in our bedroom. A natural light alarm clock that has been assisting me in creating a morning routine that works! Listened to the root chakra meditation. My husband and I also began a new routine of breakfast with coffee/tea in bed. Simplicity but substantial, so we are giving homemade Oatmeal a try! Being two people who typically do not eat until typically mid morning or lunch, this is an adjustment but something we have felt we both needed!

What I missed this morning was putting my grounding oils ON my body – base of my spine and feet!

When we think of the Root, think of our base and grounding, so for example I nature, what could be described as “grounding”, think of a tree and the roots which go into the ground. Some deep, some just below the surface.

Our diffuser blend this evening is an incredible grounding blend of,

Douglas Fir – Oil of Generational Wisdom
Frankincense – Oil of Truth
Arborvitae – Oil of Divine Grace
Wild Orange – Oil of Abudance

I added in the wild orange citrus to balance out and because I find it’s incredibly uplifting and calming.

I’m excited to share more with you as I walk through this month and shift even more energy! 🙌