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Day 9 | The Beauty of Routines

I didn’t know the true value of routines until our children joined our family. Prior to that, routine’s didn’t really mean a whole lot other than the daily work routine. Since having kids, one routine we still keep up even as teenagers is their bedtime routine, granted its shifted as they grow, I do truly enjoy connected with them before bed when we do their oils before tuck in for bed. Truthfully, tuck in is during the weekdays and they are able to fall asleep on their own listening to music, reading or relaxing.

The beauty and art of routines truly became even more appreciated when the government began shutting down the world last year. At first it felt awesome to have a bit of a break – we were still working the entire time so truly the break came from extracurricular activities.

I have to be completely honest, although we have our routine with work, which was turned completely upside down in the fall with my husband’s accident, I find I really do thrive with routines. Lets be real, being home all the time, it is much more challenging to create and follow through with these routines. Honestly, something I am being more conscious about on weekend – for example taking my supplements daily. I know I feel challenged with this because the weekend is not a normal “routine”.

One of my “challenges” to starting to exercise was “I don’t have time”… yet I do… Ive found since adding this to my daily routine, I actually have MORE time. Truthfully, I guess I am not necessarily “wasting” time.

Day 9 | The Beauty of Routines
Dirty 30 – I am LOVING!!! 😍

Posting daily has helped keep me accountable. To myself. To prioritize me as part of my daily routine. I am proud of me. I truly do thrive with a routine and am grateful for listening to myself and staying in my own lane ✌!

As I cooled down after my work out I took a quick walk around outside. When the snow melted so quickly, we were reminded what was beneath the blanket of snow. We have put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into our home, especially last year reclaiming every single brick used on the additions! I am absolutely stoked for the strength I have gained during this journey and the next level I am embarking on! In time for Spring cleanup 🙏

Tonight’s Diffuser Blend
💧💧💧Roman Chamomile – Spiritual Purpose
💧💧Ravintsara – Strength & Clarity
💧💧Serenity – Tranquility

I used the Beautiful Body Spray with AromaTouch and Adaptiv on my back, arms, neck and arms ☺

#beachbody #21dayfix @beachbody @doterraca
#holistichealth #womenshealth #ouroilylife

Day 8 |Patience & Consistency

This morning although I was awake at my “normal” time, it felt much harder getting up in pitch black outside. I think I seriously need to think about a natural wake light… I am open to any recommendations or reviews (no bashing please).

Moon Omens Message to self:
“I welcome change and new perspectives.

I adapt and flow. I am curious and flexible.

I am growing and learning new things.”

~ Shawn Fontaine

Today’s work out… after completing a FULL week of the program YAY!… Is Cardio. Not my fav but thankfully one thing I am impressed with the Beachbody program is how it really does mix things up. Knowing my body type I know straight cardio is not a solution for me, this program I am enjoying! Just the fact that I’ve consistently exercised for over 1 week straight now daily is huge!!!

Staying committed to me has also made me much more productive at home too! More purposeful with my time. 🥰

Day 7 | Steadying

Sunday’s I truly enjoy around the house, being productive, also relaxing and prepping for the week ahead! Low stress is key to living a healthy and happy life 🥰

🙌 Week 1 DONE of @beachbody 21 Day Daily Fix!!! This alone is a HUGE accomplishment to work out 7 days in a row!!! Today’s work out was a Yoga Class 🙏 It was heavenly and much appreciated to stretch out from yesterday!!!

Diffuser blend I’ve been loving in my space is the Yoga Collection and Wild Orange. Today, Anchor and Wild Orange after cleansing with Sage.

💧💧 Wild Orange – Abundance
💧💧 Anchor – Steadying

Morning reflection and meditation while watching mother nature laughing at us outside! Snowmobile trails last weekend to no snow within days and a small blizzard this morning 😂

Stock up on energy balls!
I’ve been making two batches… Almond (school safe) and Peanut Butter. They are SO darn good!!! Almost too good… anyone else love cookie dough 🤤 yes, 😂 that good 🙌! Best after 24 hours in the fridge. They freeze amazing too.

Diffuser blend for the house today was heavenly, aligned with the emotional uses of the oils too! 🙏

Grapefruit – Honoring the body
Frankincense – Truth
Juniper Berry – Night
Kumquat – Authentic Presence
Roman Chamomile – Spiritual Purpose

All oils intuitively selected, same with my measurements for the energy balls. ✌

Day 6 | Dirty Thirty & New Moon

Day 6 work out from this morning! BeachBody 21 Day Fix – Dirty 30! I think my FAV one yet!!!

Diffuser on with Anchor and Wild Orange and before starting I also got some sage burning to cleanse my energy!

My weekend morning routine is slightly later than during the week. But first things first… a certain dog and kitten need to be fed! Our little rescue girl, over a year later and still will only venture upstairs in the evenings after the dog goes to bed, still doesn’t want to be picked up, but loooooves tummy pets before food time and snuggling with her girl!

I share this little story about our kitty because we all have our own journey, no matter what anyone else does or is doing, the journey is ours alone. When the time feels right I know our Miss will feel comfortable with exploring even more and eventually allowing us to pick her up. Until then we respect her space, give her lots of love and pets and reassure her she will always be loved.

Affirmations by Healing Energy Tools
I am ready to start a new chapter.
I am ready to manifest abundance.
I welcome love into my life.
I am ready for growth.
I am ready to accept change.

Day 5 | The Art of Honesty

Honest with being ME, true to ME, my heart, soul, mind and body.

I saw a number this morning and as soon as I saw this sequence I knew I needed to look this up… 5678 “Angel Number 5678 ensures the protection of your family. Executing your leadership role is a real responsibility.” As a parent to two teens, being a positive example in their life, has always been important but even more so now living in our current world. <3

The Universe Message This Morning – “The long and short of it goes something like this… When one stops looking for the quick and easy way, Pamela, and just deals with what’s already on their plate, the quick and easy way soon finds them. That one makes me hungry, The Universe.”

Oils in the Diffuser this Morning:

1 – Ylang Ylang – Inner Child
2 – Geranium – Love and Trust
3 – Wild Orange – Abundance
2 – Grapefruit – Honoring the Body
2 – Peppermint – A Buoyant Heart

“You manifest more by letting go, than you do by holding on.”
If its meant to be, it will be. You won’t have to force, convince, or worry over it. Let it flow, let it be, and let it come to you. You’re attracting everything you need. Trust the timing of your life.

Truth be told, Ive had this burning desire inside of me for a while. Im not 100% sure what exactly has held me back, Ive wanted to “get in shape” but struggled with starting.

What held me back? The outside world creeping into my inside world. The reality is anything outside of me and my control, is the outside world and is not within my control. Which is totally ok. But, not when it comes down to ignoring our true selves. Which is exactly what I had been doing.

I felt the pull back again in October when my husband fell off a roof. Many of the PTSD symptoms I have experienced prior, some many years earlier. When it comes down to our emotions and our health, what we do not deal with, process and release will literally sit stagnant in our body, mind and energy field. Much more easily triggered, upset and potentially could result in someone getting physically sick. Check out You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hays. I find it incredibly intriguing how our physical and mental/emotional health are so linked!!!

Im not sure what in me on March 3rd was finally ready, but I was and did!

Being honest with myself. Honoring my body with movement to align with what I have already been doing living a holistic lifestyle with my oils and eco friendly products and foods.

One story I will share is we have been much more conscious in the foods we buy, where we buy them and why we are buying them. For the past year a lot of our meat comes from our local butcher. This past weekend when doing groceries at the bigger store in our town, I saw “Canadian grown” chickens on sale for a really good price. We have had really bad luck with meat from this grocery store before – specifically with my health related. I ignored the pull inside of me to NOT buy them and went for the “great price”. Honestly… cheaper does NOT mean better. A deal is not a deal if it is a detriment to your health or finances. We cooked the chickens and sadly it wasn’t a great eating experience. There was barely any meat, it didn’t cook nice at all and all of us were just very turned off. The “deal” turned out to be a waste of money and time. Moral of the story… those little pulls you feel or thoughts that pop into your mind – LISTEN to them! They are trying to get your attention.

The art of honesty to yourself is key to living an aligned, healthy, balanced life AND lets be real, its a daily exercise of your mind and body. The latter is where I am now bringing myself MORE into alignment and loving it!

A lot can shift in 5 years when you truly put your heart and soul into bringing yourself into alignment, enjoying getting quiet and reflection, fueling with real healthy food vs emotional support, drinking the water, boosting with minerals, vitamins and omega, feeling my feelings, even the ones from way back, eco friendly holistic health, body and cleaning care and treating my body with the respect it deserves with the support of all the oils 🙏

5 years ago… and 5 days into my first @beachbody online program #21DayFix! My week started feeling super sore. Tonight, although I do feel it, my body is already recovering faster! I wasn’t as sore before working out! 5 days in a row!!! This is big for me. I’ve never worked out 5 consecutive days in a row!!!

Day 4 Pilates | Lengthen & Stretch

“Each blossom still blooms in its field; each child still clutches your hand; each friend still lingers in your heart.
And that, dear Pamela, is where time goes.
Forever young, The Universe”

I get emails from “The Universe” each week day morning. It helps shift my mind each morning through gratitude.

This message, stood out. As our babies grow, I appreciate our time together past and present so much more! I am grateful for these people we are raising and who truly are awesome! As their mama, being an example. Lifelong learning.

Family means so much to me and I know that has been my biggest pain point this past year. The government doesn’t have the right to tell me who I can allow into my home and when, they don’t. But, there are people who are genuinely afraid for their health. Which I have to respect. Just like I deserve to be respected for my viewpoints.

Time goes by so quickly. This may have felt like the longest year yet, however I truly do my best to look at the positives from this past year. Missing so many people aside… Focus on what IS within my control. ✌

The Pam I am today, is not the Pam I was a year ago. I am grateful for continued growth and love.

Day 4… Done!

Pilates is such an awesome work out. Truthfully after having an emergency c-section, my mind could still get psyched out that it was a weakness of my body. That I wouldn’t have strength in my abdomen. I do. I am gaining strength. I have been shifting over the past 4+ years! I’ve taken yoga classes during those years and they have helped me gain the strength I have now!

Sweet Dreams! For me, sleep is crucial! Tonight’s blend is a fav.. Air X, White Fir (or Siberian Fir) and Petitgrain.

For some people, me for example, I cannot use Lavender at night. It has the opposite effects for me, instead of calming and relaxing, my brain felt revved up. Petitgrain has similar properties to Lavender, with a completely different scent too! If you are someone who enjoys Lavender during the day, give Petitgrain a try! For me, I explain it as a smokey citrus. This blend smells wonderful!

Day 3 – 21 Day Fix | Upper Body Strength

“The body achieves what the mind believes”

Day 3 upper body fix and 10 min abs!

It’s not about “making time” to exercise. Its prioritizing ME!

At 23 years old I had two male doctors tell me to “just loose weight” when we were faced with infertility. It was (and is) so much more than “just loosing weight”. Hearing those words, I instantly felt ashamed, pissed at my body and angry at my health. For years I was ignorant to how my body was wanting me to live. I didn’t “want to make changes”, I “enjoyed” my lifestyle, but truthfully I had NO clue how to “lose the weight” or “what” was wrong with me. My body was screaming at me from the inside out. Except worse now… with intense amounts of anxiety and depression.

True health is being aligned in mind, body and spirit. For me, I began being guided down this path without yet connecting the dots or realizing just how much healing I had to do or how it could (and did/does) benefit me!

It was in 2018 during my personal coaching with Helen Murray when she helped me see the connection between my chakra energy work with my Reiki training (in 2016), along with my holistic health and wellness lifestyle shift (mid 2014), which then ramped up in January 2017 and has led me down this path of lifelong learning!

Learning to honor the body I’ve been given, including learning HOW to listen to my body. The way it speaks to me and how my health challenges have provided an opportunity to learn how to thrive in the best way possible. That healthy can be simple and balance is key!

I’m not perfect, no one is, the opportunity for growth. Realizing the importance of living in alignment, living in truth, not just with others but most important… with myself!

I am reminded how good I feel when I do move my body! When I eat healthy foods and drink water. Thinking of where I’ve come from and how much I have achieved. By leaning into my body and learning about what my health challenges are. Choosing to be empowered in how I was going to live.

Staying focused in my lane, on my journey, which is so unique for all of us, and sometimes far from the “norm” of society 😉✌

💧💧💧 Diffuser blends this evening for my workout was 2 drops of the doTERRA Yoga Collection, Anchor, Arise and Align. I also added some Wild Orange on my wrists before my Beach Body workout. Wild orange is divinely calming for me.

Day 2 – 21 Day Fix | Exercise & Oils

If there is one thing I’ve learned this past year, it’s that what I am doing for my health was and IS working! So… it’s time to ramp it up, be even more purposeful and strengthen this body! Welcome to the journey!

Day 2 of the Beach Body 21 Day Fix. My legs are crazy sore BUT damn do I feel good. I can do this, I am doing this! I DO have time. Even after my lash appointment after work, when I could have had every excuse in the book, its after 6, I should do this, I should do that, I’m so sore… I knew giving in wasn’t the answer. I want to be strong. I am strong. It’s all about balance… and actually planning ahead, like planning left overs for tonight!

To be completely truthful… I had left over pizza for dinner. All about balance and making healthy, conscious choices. We ordered in pizza Friday night and had some leftover. Perfect option for tonight! When I ordered my pizza, I opted for veggie options on a gluten free crust. I love meat on my pizza, but I have noticed the last few times we have ordered I could almost instantly feel the high sodium effects. So… making more conscious choices involved nixing the deli meats! I specifically buy the naturals deli meat when we do, so this was a good option to enjoy the take out pizza with a bit more of a healthier twist. Balance 😉 I love pizza, I practically survived on it when I was pregnant with both of our kids!

Part of my new self care routine that goes along with my daily exercise, is these oils! Have I mentioned how sore my legs are 😬! Sunday I thought I would try a Beach Body Barre class before getting going with the program on Monday, may have kicked my ass and legs 🔥😉! After my shower I lathered on some beautiful body mist with my doTERRA oils, AromaTouch, Deep Blue and Capiba! Then layered some deep blue rub on top! Do my legs ever feel better already!!!

Last night I was even IN bed by 9 and asleep by 950pm! Slept awesome too! Our bedtime diffuser blend was Air X, Petitgrain and White Fir 😴💤

Day 1 | Committing to ME!

I had no clue it was International Women’s Day today until a friend messaged me 🥰! Grateful 🙏

To all the beautiful women in my life, here’s to you 🙌 I encourage you ALL to do at least ONE thing for yourself today!

Today was Day 2 of a new phase of my life! My journey of continued health and happiness. After getting my body, energy and hormones into a much better balance, the weight melting off and staying off, its now time to truly embrace this body I’ve been given and gain physical strength!!!

As sore as I am today, I am super freaking proud of ME! For my own health and also to set an example for my kids.

Too many years of their early childhood their mama struggled with her physical health, energy, with feeling good, with my emotions and mental health.
That all changed when I learned about the power of a tiny drop of oil, that nature truly knows best and the importance of knowing WHY holistic health is so crucial to our mental and physical well-being!

I am EXCITED! I can honestly say I’ve only been “excited” for exercise one other time, and that was doing BUTI with the wonderful @essentialwellnessliza 😂 I am stoked to commit to this @beachbody program with @kim_m_fitzpatrick and take my health and body to the next level!!!

When you set your mind to it, you CAN achieve ANYTHING 🙌💖

My bedtime diffuser blend… I am seriously LOVING the doTERRA Air X blend on my its amazing! I’m a huge fan of citrus, any time of the day! The citrus oils of Litsea, Tangerine and Grapefruit are so uplifting and comforting! I love the grounding properties of Frankincense in it too along with freshness of Cardamom!

The Right People Are Put On Your Path

I had a beautiful reminder today, multiple times actually.

When you follow your heart and soul, while living in true alignment, the right people are put on your path.

The other day we received an email from our daughter’s school. To be completely honest, I rarely read these emails as soon as they come in. However this one, for some reason I did.

Two things jumped out at me.

1. Children no longer need to wear masks outside.

2. Public health is recommending students double mask.

Being completely transparent, everything in me began spiraling and I could literally feel the energy rising up from the tips of my toes. I have been reserved with what public health has been demanding. I have been respectful with our local businesses because I am within one myself, and it’s not our local businesses who have asked to be in this position. CHILDREN however have been completely 1000% innocent in ALL of this and yet, they have been the ones who truly have taken the brunt of alot of what has been happening the past year.

Children SHOULD be outside and breathing fresh air. Honestly all of us should be. I refuse to live in fear and happily walk mask free (they aren’t keeping you healthy anyway). I thanked them for finally removing this “rule” as it shouldn’t have been in place in the first place.

Then this morning… we received another email from our daughters school. Retracting the “double masking” statement. Thanking “the parent who communicated with the principal to voice her concern.”

I was “that” parent.

I was… but then it hit me. I didn’t tell my husband what was in the email, I asked him to read it. I was THAT parent. I was. I was the only one who contacted?! Really?! Granted, as I mentioned I rarely read the emails immediately when they come in, the principal also sends the emails from a no reply email, I happened to have her email, but also did include our daughters teacher, I am transparent.

Today, I reached out to a few people, who I had reached out to on Thursday to share this email with them. On Thursday when I felt like I was literally peeling myself off my office ceiling, I was faced with a mix of feelings. Do you need to rock the boat? Will it cause problems for her? Should I really bother? They wouldn’t really make the kids do this? What would [whoever] think of me?

What it all came down to was I DON’T CARE IF I AM JUDGED. I have been working really fucking hard to rise up, to clear and work through past trauma and honestly what whoever else cares about MY life or ME… does not matter. As long as I am living in alignment with my truth. All that mattered in that moment is how I knew I did not want my children (or myself and my husband for that matter) to be treated or made to feel. Because public health or whoever decided another “rule” to “keep us healthy…”. I’m still by the way waiting for these public health units and government to communicate in the same mass media way that the fear has been spread about the importance of LIVING a healthy lifestyle, the effects of endocrine disruptors and the importance of removing them not only from the many products they are in, but completely from our lives, or the multitude of chemicals and toxins in many foods and drinks consumed daily. The fact that our health and energy are directly related and how bringing both into balance can completely transform your health. I digress.

Today, I respectfully had the most amazing people put on my path! Honestly. The right people are put on your path at the right time. Not that I needed validation for what I voiced, cause I didn’t. What was done was done and if it was to be enforced or somehow mandated, my children would be pulled from the government’s education system and we would figure out how to work full time and homeschool. It was super freaking scary saying that, and also admitting in my email that we would have no choice to do this, even though I had no clue how it would work. Bottom line, it felt completely in alignment and 1000% MY truth! I can claim it as mine because I reacted before talking to my husband, however once he heard why I reacted he was also completely behind me.

There truly is hope in the world. All is not and will not be lost. The world truly is waking up and as daunting as this past year has felt, massive change is coming which is so exciting!

Thank you to those on my path today✌!