Is “Cancel Culture” Our Current Reality?

Tonight I read an article titled “Ontario Education Minister Accused of Scrubbing Social Media of Critical Comments“.

Not long ago we heard of Trump being censored, many people have a hatred for the man so from what I was hearing was it was “justified”. Now it has not only escalated to many people and groups being silenced and deleted from “popular” social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram… to now CHILDREN’S comments?!

Since Lecce recently announced a postponement of the March break to April, social media sites like Twitter and Instagram have had hundreds of users allege their comments have been scrubbed.

The censorship that has come into our lives as of lately, had me feeling not so confident at all with what government was allowing the “big tech” to do, some of them even commented that they were “working” with the government. Since when is it a social media site’s responsibility to ensure people do or say X, Y or Z?

Do you see what is happening? I know, some of you reading this will immediately say “she’s a conspiracy theorist”, which is your right to think whatever you want of me. Honestly though… is the government doing this for “our protection”, do they really care about our true needs, wants and desires or actually helping people be PROACTIVE at living a healthy lifestyle.

No.

Plain and simple no. The teen who was interviewed made a good point, at their age they WILL be voting in the next election. We have an education minister who, does he even have kids?! I know some will say what does that matter… well its pretty significant speaking from the experience of being a mother. Being a parent and knowing first hand raising children, their true needs for education, living a healthy life.

This however, is far from “cancel culture”, this is empowering the people, opening eyes to truths.

I love it when our kids now ask WHY? I love empowering them to find answers and be resourceful or the best, honestly… how do you FEEL about it?! What does your gut, or your intuition tell you.

I feel very confident in this generation we are helping to raise. They are very smart children who are learning the upmost importance of why it’s so crucial to stand your ground, to follow your heart and live in truth. No matter if the government (who, remember we pay…) has a “do as I say, not as I do” rule… that is not real life. That it not choosing to live in alignment.

As much as reading these articles infuriates me (also why we honestly do not purposely watch the news in our home), reading these types of articles on mainstream media… maybe they are finally going to show the truths of what our governments actually are.

Continue standing up kids and parents for our kids, question and know you are allowed to question, you are allowed to expect rationalized answers with actual proof, you are allowed to have your own fucking opinion!

Bedtime Blend | Sleep Diffuser Blend

Honoring my intuition, I beautifully selected our bedtime blend intuitively as well. As I walked over to the rack, I thought of the evening blend that we were still enjoying in the main living areas of our home. As I stood in front of the rack, I could not think of the oils from that blend. Which was cool, because I purposely wanted to select a blend specific for bedtime!

As I stood at the rack, cleared my mind and I then thought of Spiritual, I knew especially for our sleep blend, an oil that was supportive of that and rest.

The next oils I selected were Citrus Bliss and Peace. All of these oils are both supportive in spiritual connection and rest (sleep)!

So good! Good night! 😴 💤

Spiritual Surrender| Diffuser Blend

Happy Monday and Family Day, for those of us in Ontario!

A day, I feel truly blessed to spend with my husband and our kids, and most years with other family or friends too!

After an awesome weekend enjoying some relaxing and riding the trails, we ended the weekend and day with this diffuser blend…

Intuitively selected and even one as I looked at the bottle, I questioned myself before picking it up! Fennel?! Really?!

I sat down to write out each essential oil’s emotional background.

Intuitively selecting oils is much more than “what smells good”, I initially take that into consideration as I walk over to my wall, however once I am at the wall to select, my favourite scents no longer matter. If I am consciously selecting oils with my intuition, I select them and do not question. The emotional uses of each oil is typically in alignment with either what is currently happening in my life or, what I should be strengthening to prepare for!

Fennel is the oil of responsibility. Ironically, I’ve been working on a blog post about when I finally put my foot down and took reaponsibility for MY health! 10 years ago… that I had kind of forgotten about because alot happened that year!

I am not only LOVING the smell of this blend, I am truly impressed with the emotional meanings of these oils and the blend they have created together. 🙌

Spiritual Surrender 💫 The Blend

  • 💧 Fennel – Responsibility – Supportive to a weakened sense of self or feeling defeated by life. Reignites a passion for life. Listen to subtle messages from the body (especially with emotional eating, dieting issues, drugs…)
  • 💧💧 Roman Chamomile – Spiritual Purpose – Do what you love to experience true success. Shedding meaningless activities. Focus on fulfilling work – own self. Connect to divine helpers and guides. Calms insecurities.
  • 💧💧 Litsea – Manifestation – Learn to trust the inner voice. Rise above the rejection and fear. Follow through on yout inspiration and prompting. Have the confidence to act on info given. No need for external confirmation.
  • 💧💧 On Guard – Protection – Shield. Physical and energetic protection. Strengthen the inner self. Beneficial to the immune system.
  • 💧💧 Wintergreen – Surrender – “Let it go”. Surrender burdens to a higher power. You are not alone.

(Source – Emotions and Essential Oils App)

Cheers to a great week ahead ✌

Generational Unveiling | Diffuser Blend

The weekends provide even more inspiration to allow my intuition to select unique blends.

This morning Patchouli instantly jumped into my head, the oil of Physicality; Bergamot, the oil of Self Acceptance, Douglas Fir the oil of Generational Wisdom and Copaiba, the oil of Unveiling!

Also reconnected with an inspiring soul on Instagram. She shared her heart this morning about a challenging relationship in her life and how she had to choose to rise up for her, for her kids, for her and her husband. Our relationships with other people, or lack thereof, is not a directly reflection of us, unless we purposely choose it to be. Relationships cannot be forced, there has to be space for healing, understanding and most of all respect. We all have a very different journey in this life. I am grateful for the reminder, it helps solidify my own personal re-direction after my husbands accident. Re-focus, more following my heart and internal guiding vs someone on social or a fad etc. I’ve never been a fan girl in anyway, if you live in alignment and we click cool, we don’t, cool too. Life is meant to be enjoyed, not forced or heavy.

Cheers to an awesome winter Saturday ❄✌

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Divine Grace, Creativity & Zest | Diffuser Blend

This diffuser blend literally came to me on a whim, I had been journaling in silence allowing my pen to flow across the paper when I realized I should create a blend and get the diffusers going!

Intuitive blending sometimes is the best creations, following the intuition guidance and trusting!

2 drops Arborvitae – The Oil of Divine Grace

3 drops of Citrus Bliss – The Oil of Creativity

3 drops of Lime – The Oil of Zest for Life

This blend smells fantastic and not only that it’s also cleansing the air within our home and boosting our immune systems!

Yay for natural health! Nature truly does know best 🙌

Uplevel the Energy with Crystals!

We ramped up the energy in our home earlier this week with a very special delivery from Rob at Natural Crystal Designs! A beautiful custom Mala and individual stones. I consider myself an early learner with crystal’s and appreciate their natural powerful attributes!

MALA CRYSTALS

Rose Quartz is the stone of universal love. It restores trust and harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love. Rose Quartz purifies and opens the heart at all levels to promote love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of peace.

Amazonite Known as the “hope” stone, the Amazonite crystal is an excellent manifestation tool. Embracing the fluid energy of water, this stone guides you to overcome setbacks, obstacles and challenges that present themselves along your life’s journey.

The pendant is also Amazonite

Rudraksha bead acts like a protective guard that safeguards its wearer from negative energies

Single Crystal’s

Rose Quartz Tree, Polished and Tumbled Stones

Selenite provides for clarity of the mind, expanding ones awareness of the self and of ones surroundings. It opens the crown and higher crown chakras and accesses angelic consciousness and higher guidance. It can be used to access past lives as well as future lives. Selenite is a calming stone that instills deep peace and is excellent for meditation or spiritual work. It assists judgement and insight. It clears confusion and aids in seeing the deeper picture.

Selenite aligns the spinal column and promotes flexibility. It corrects deformities of the skeletal system and can stabilise epileptic disorders. It is used to improve disorders associated with metal poisoning due to teeth fillings and can reverse the effects of “free radicals” in the cell structure. Effects that can be overcome include cancer, tumours, age spots, wrinkles and light sensitivity.

Clear Quartz is known as the “master healer” and will amplify energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals.  It absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy.  Clear Quartz draws off negative energy of all kinds, neutralising background radiation, including electromagnetic smog or petrochemical emanations.  It balances and revitalises the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual planes.  Cleanses and enhances the organs and subtle bodies and acts as a deep soul cleanser, connecting the physical dimension with the mind.  Clear Quartz enhances psychic abilities.  It aids concentration and unlocks memory.  Stimulates the immune system and brings the body into balance.  Clear Quartz (Crystal Quartz, Rock Crystal) harmonises all the chakras and aligns the subtle bodies.

Obsidian is truth-enhancing.  A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity.  It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment.  Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension.  It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons.  Brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion.  Helps you to know who you truly are.  Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas.  Promotes qualities of compassion and strength.

Obsidian aids the digestion and detoxifies.  It reduces arthritis pain, joint problems and cramps.  Warms the extremities.

Crystal description source – www.naturalcrystaldesigns.ca & Charmsoflight.com

Dinner & Meal Planning

Dinner AND meal planning for my lunches!

I’ve been honestly being more conscious in my life, what I am eating, why, how do I feel etc. This also includes eating more seasonal. The kids naturally shift in the seasons as well.

Tonight I cooked up 2 sheet pan dinners! With peppers, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, parsnips, kale and then remembered after it was done to add feta cheese on top! Which was still delicious. To the oil mixture I added 1 drop of each of the cuisine blends, awesome flavour!!! Baked in the oven for about 45 min. Now I’ve got left overs to throw over a bed of quinoa for a “bowl” lunch! My FAV because I prefer to graze when I eat, vs sitting and eating in a certain time frame. I also love easy throw together, flavour packed lunches!!! Last week was a slightly different blend of veggies, this week is more FODMAP friendly!

Bonus… sheet pan cooking is SO simple to clean up! 🙌

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#holistichealth
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These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things | Holistic Health

Sunday Morning Share

I truly appreciate mornings when I wake naturally and my morning falls beautifully into place!

I woke up naturally after 6am, rather than jumping on social media and scrolling through other people’s lives I have been reminded (many times) of the importance of starting my day with ME!

After listening to my Awake meditation with Angela Kontgen and journaling. Enjoyed a hot shower and then eat in bed to do some creative work on my blog.

It hit me, I have learned the best with life experience. Most times me, sometimes through others!

I was just talking with someone last week about their health successes. This person has been shifting their life and its resulting in true visual health benefits, one being weight loss! I reached out to share my happiness for them. Everyone’s story is different, however at times we can most certainly relate.

So I thought I would share my morning routine and why! We really can learn so much from each other, honestly this is how I have shifted my life and why I enjoy sharing about it so much!

Diffuser blend of Cheer and Motivate
Cheer – The oil of Cheerfulness (spicy happiness in a bottle!)
Motivate – The oil of Motivation (this oil smells like chocolate!)

I have been using Yarrow|POM on my face for a couple years now. I just love how it moisturizes my skin, and although my skin can be sensitive to some products and ingredients, it really enjoys the benefits of this blend of Yarrow and Pomegranate Oil. In addition to revitalizing again skin, this unique oil blend is also beneficial to supporting our metabolic, immune and cellular system, and can also be calming. I put Argan Oil in my hand then add in a few drops of Yarrow|POM and apply to my face, neck and upper chest after my shower.

We use a variety of holistic health supports in our home. Many of which are from The Eco Den and doTERRA. Products and people I trust and have shown us results!!!

I take the Lifelong Vitality Supplements, they are a 3 product system of a loose powder in veggie capsules. Super easy to digest and have truly supported my body before, during and now after my lifestyle shift! We also use some oil soft gels as well as some vitamin and mineral supports for during the colder months in Canada. On Guard + is a staple in our house and the Sisu Cold & Flu Rescue vitamin and mineral seasonal support. We also take the doTERRA Probiotics. Anything we buy from doTERRA, we are buying these products through me as I am a wellness advocate and greatly appreciate the power of their pure essential oils. I also take the Sisu Vitamin C, we also have a couple kinds of the Vitamin D drops – both of these I am grateful are available at The Eco Den, a local holistic store!

Oh and my deodorant! People seriously you need to ditch the shit deodorants! SO many of them have toxic ingredients, the deodorant is applied on lymph nodes… its truly the snowball effect. Ive tried a few different kinds, of the traditional roll on, also the deodorant crystal, Ive even used just oils straight up (don’t use citrus in the summer on any exposed skin). I must share that disclaimer, because my next sentence is that in the summer I love just using oils for deodorant when we are at the beach! This Humble brand is a traditional roll on with natural ingredients and it works!!! I am SO happy with this deodorant brand and thankful The Eco Den also has it!

My morning tea, whether I am at home or work, is Turmeric Tea. Simply 1 drop of Turmeric oil in the bottom of my cup and then 12 oz of hot water on top. Sometimes I will also add in a drop of something else, On Guard, Lemon, Wild Orange, Peppermint!

Disclaimer: NOT every morning or weekend is identical or alike this. I have been hard on myself at times to have a solid routine. I have learned its routine of being conscious in my day that’s key, it does not matter how (long) or when, everyday will be different and thats ok! I share this because I have been able to create the routine of using these products which support my health in an awesome way! No one is perfect and that is what makes us all so unique! For example on the weekends, my morning meditation and journal session is much more purposeful and time abundant, whereas during the work week I have less time to myself in the morning so I need to prioritize. During the week I am however on point with taking my supplements everyday at lunch, which varies most days however my body certainly appreciates the mineral and vitamin and omega support!

Hope you had a great day – whatever you did! Whether you got outside, or cuddled up on the couch :)

@humblebrands @sisuvitamins @the_eco_den @doterra @doterraca

The Beauty of Nature in Winter

One of my favourite reasons for enjoying snowmobiling is being out in nature.

The white snow, so pure and clean.

As I ride along, my photographers eye bursting with ideas and breathing it all in, appreciating the true natural beauty of our local community trails.

The colours of the trees popping against the beautiful white snow. The peaceful sounds of nature, breathing in the fresh clean air.

Your Sunday Inspriation! A couple quotes I heard the other day from Phil Good.

“When you share, you are clearing your shame.” And;

“The more you ignore your shadow, the more it will multiple.”

Your Life As Art Photography by Pam

Artist & Intuitive | Pamela Zmija

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