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What Is Really Happening

It’s amazing how when we tune into ourselves we begin to get in touch with our intuition, our inner being, the part of us that we feel in our gut or heart when something isn’t right…

Given my own health experiences, for the past 6-10 years I’ve been questioning a LOT more. We HAVE to. Our health, is ours, individually, to ensure we FEEL good, and if we don’t, it’s up to us to live an empowered life and take the steps to do whatever it takes to FEEL good!

As this “pandemic” has gone on, I’ve been MUCH more open to possibilities of WHY?! Questions everyone should be asking.

This weekend… a few more things have come to light that are worth sharing to help others who may be also wondering why, unsure about “rocking the boat”! Afterall, we aren’t all in the same boat, BUT we are in the same storm!

These two pieces of information I found yesterday morning and evening while doing some research. Also sandwiched around a VERY successful day at our home, also with family. Seriously guys, focus on you, your living spaces and what means the most to you! Now IS that time! 🥰

Do you see what this public post says? Anyone who dies WITH covid-19, but not because of Covid-19, are included in the death counts… 🤔

It gets better…

“A positive test result shows you might have antibodies from an infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. However, there is a chance a positive result means that you have antibodies from an infection with a virus from the same family of viruses (called coronaviruses), such as the one that causes the common cold.”
Source 👉 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/serology-overview.html

So let me unpack that for a moment… people are being told to stay away from others, we must wear masks, stay 6 feet apart, the absolute ultimate fear being put into the entire world that they could die and the numbers are astronomical…

The numbers are lying and so are the test results. I personally know someone whose relative was tested for covid-19, in Ontario Canada. The nurse told this person it didn’t matter if he tested ➕ or ➖ he would be marked down as having Covid-19 😲🤯!

What the actual fuck!?

A friend, lost her soul friend, the father of her two young daughters because his pacemaker surgery, an essential surgery for his life, was cancelled due to Covid-19 and deemed as a “non-essential” surgery. Something that probably would have saved his life. This is health care THAT WE PAY FOR and have the right to, in Canada.

Anyone who needs medical care (medical at a dr or hospital or even dental) are NOT ALLOWED to have anyone with them for appointments, or follow up or to even see someone who is kept over night in the hospital. I have recently heard one hospital is allowing every other day. This is a MASSIVE concern and honestly something people should not be accepting. Isolation at its best… especially given the above information. It could even be classed as elder abuse, seniors being kept away from all family. I know for a fact there are nursing homes that people are paying for their loved ones to be cared for, are not being cared for and a family member or 3rd party needs to be brought in to ensure they are actually receiving proper care – eg not choking while eating or food being given to a dementia patient who is unable to properly feed themselves. Are seniors being cleaned or changed properly. I mention this because I KNOW it has been happening. Now with no one allowed to see their elderly family members… how frigging scary!!! For the family and for the resident.

Our children who literally had their life pulled out from under them. School abruptly ended and has not returned. The fear pushed into our children can only be described as abusive. If this virus potentially tests positive if you have had the common cold… which lets be real for a second, yes can kill people. Knowing the symptoms of what has been described I have a very good feeling that both my son and I had this virus. There is a very good chance my husband did as well. Back the end of Feb begin of March – approx I had something I had a harder time kicking. Something in me told me to get Vitamin C, I already drink Turmeric everyday, use my oils (I got better at using them), I used my On Guard + soft gels to boost my immune system with nature, as well as my TriEase softgels of Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint which help with seasonal discomforts. These things my friends are what HAS kept my family healthy the past 6 years. These things, in combination with sleep, lots of water is what helped. I also made up a throat spray as my son had a sore throat and fever, the weekend of the week before March break, he began feeling better towards the end of the week but his lymph nodes were still tender on Thursday so I kept him home. That’s the day it was announced schools would be closed for… 2 weeks. Nature works, our body knows and recognizes it. Our bodies thrive with nature.

Do you still think the government, who, lets just remember, everyone that makes all these laws, tells us what we can and canont do… we all pay for… Do you still think they are looking out for us?!

I can admit, I was very naive, I was grateful that in Canada we get maternity leave, which we also pay for, some for many years and we have not used it ever again. Yet what we ultimately get, isn’t anywhere near what we actually make.

My inner soul keeps telling me to lean in, simplify, unplug. Focus on whats really important.

This morning’s diffuser blend was Blue Tansy – 2, Cardamom – 3 and Lemon – 2.

Blue Tansy – The Oil of Inspired Action

Cardamon – The Oil of Objectivity

Lemon – The Oil of Focus

I was looking back through my planner this morning, as this weekend was my 6 month reflection. I looked back to January and found this blend at the top of the month pages. Cleansing energy.

Look at the emotional uses of these oils… think of the time we are in. Friends… its time to lean in. Its time for an awakening for EVERYONE. For yourself, your family, your health, your home, your “circle” (who you are around or spend time/energy with/on).

If you are unsure where to start. Spend 30 min in nature. Whether its sitting on your deck, laying in the grass in your backyard, going for a walk in nature. Without your phone or the news on tv. Create a joy list, I mentioned this the other day. What are things you enjoy. If you have a hard time getting quiet and sitting in quiet. Let your hand be busy with writing. Let your creative juices flow. Get physical and move your body.

Be authentic to you. Its so important to follow your heart. Listen to those little whispers.

“Skinny” or Healthy

Ive received many comments lately about how “skinny” I am. My initial response was, ‘Thank you’ and lately right after I said that I thought WTF NO… I am not “skinny” I am HEALTHY – there is a BIG difference! When I heard this comment again yesterday, this was my response, “I am healthy!!!”.

The current world we are living in is giving us all an opportunity to take a REALLY good look at our health, happiness, and homes.

I live with multiple auto-immune diseases. Which can make it easy for people to latch on to “having a disease” and their thinking changes, not to how can I fix this but going to the doctor and relying on a doctor to “fix them” or tell them what to do or just not caring at all and doing nothing.

There is ONE person responsible for your health – that is YOU! Just like I am responsible for my own health.

Here is what is scary though… and why I feel its even more important now, in the current world we are living in. The way I shifted MY life, was moving away from TOXIC products that the government ALLOWS to be sold in and enter our country. I didn’t take a magic pill, do any drastic diets, have surgery…

I got healthy by going against the NORM. By FINALLY standing up for ME and saying NO that shit is NOT coming in my house. I started with replacing our over the counter med’s. Which, although health Canada has authorized natural health products in Canada they still do not want us to talk about it… why!? I used to rely on pain meds pretty much every single day of my life. Will I never take them again, never say never. There is a time and place for certain things, everyday isn’t an option I am comfortable with! But, I was very quiet about it back then. I suffered in silence. Like so many other people do. I took the pills the Dr’s kept prescribing and the over the counter meds they said I should take to be comfortable. I hadn’t yet realized that I was the one in control of my body, I deserved to feel good. Everyone does!

I got healthy by removing toxins and chemicals from our home – cleaning supplies, body wash – soap – shampoo – conditioner, “air fresheners”, fragrance, dish washing soaps, a lot of processed foods, laundry detergent, fabric softener… the list honestly goes on. Start reading the labels and doing your research. Pay attention to how your body feels. Stop using chemicals to clean for a month and then smell your previous cleaner (I avoid that aisle at the grocery store)! Yes some things cost a little bit more. WHAT IS YOUR HEALTH WORTH?
I completed my Reiki Certification Level 1 (Nov 2016) – if energy cannot properly flow throughout our body we get blockages, these blockages can and do cause physical pain and illness. During my certification (which I kept fairly quiet because I was “worried” what people would say about me, but no longer give a F..) I received and gave multiple Reiki treatments. I have since, in January of this year received my Reiki Certification Level 2.
I did a cleanse and restore of my digestive system – I did not “have the shits” while doing this. This was a very natural and easy cleanse to help remove build up and toxins from my digestive system and replace with good bacteria. During this time is when I shifted my diet away from processed foods. I also supported my body with high quality vitamins, minerals and omega supplements. It was a family household shift.
I started doing Yoga, meditating, journaling.
I started listening to ME, my body, what it was telling me. That it was ok to have ME time. Being a full time working mom with two little ones less than 18 months apart, my own health issues, life in general… my health got worse before it could get better. I can admit now, there was a time I was floundering. Self care is SO important for every single one of us and it’s so simple. Write a list of things you enjoy doing. Now do something on the list. Find enjoyment in “everyday mundane things”, like washing dishes, the perfect opportunity to listen to a podcast or crank the tunes! When you get quiet, your body will communicate with you. Trust in Divine timing.

THIS above is what I did to “get skinny”. I took control of MY health and shifted it. To be honest, I didn’t think it could happen. I was that angry with my body. I was tired of feeling sick and tired. I was coming home after work/school and having zero energy to do anything with my kids and husband. I received a LOT of flack for making this shift, a lot of criticism, a lot of questioning and that I didn’t know what I was doing and should trust the doctors…

The truth of the matter IN MY SITUATION for my health was the doctors wanted me on pills. There was zero follow up, unless I called them, just renewed prescriptions. When I QUESTIONED why I still felt awful and had no energy, I was told I was “in the normal range”. The normal range is bullshit, straight up. Every single one of us is different. I quite frankly do not care if a group of scientists decided that within this “range” people are “fine”. If you do not FEEL fine, you are not fine!

Honestly, I find a lot of health comfort with my essential oils, emotional and physical health and sometimes when things are right in front of us we can overlook them… in various areas of life. With another beautiful reminder to continue leaning in, of not listening to the messages… to trust in me. You know you best. I know me best. I encourage you make the healthiest, honest choices for you! No judgment. We deserve a government, who is already being paid by the tax payers, to make better decisions of the products available and standards within our country. If we truly want to make a difference with our health, the government needs a complete over haul on their standards. But it starts with each of us. We all individually DO hold a lot of power in what we buy, in what we choose to not believe when we learn and know better. When we know better, we do better.

So lets bring this to current… the government at all levels is pushing massive fear into the public which I have been not only against but questioning since the beginning. Below are two links to things I read today that really got me thinking!

Dawna Toews – in her post on FB talks about the truth of this pandemic and how for a very long time people have been dying from the flu/influenza, among other illnesses and health conditions and yet fear was not spread to this severity. People’s mental and physical health have been drastically affected during this pandemic and all the government keeps pushing is to stay home, stay away from people, wear a mask etc… Please take the time to read this post and digest all of the info.

There is reason to believe that the Nova Scotia shooter who went on a shooting rampage killing 22 people, was an agent of some kind. On May 1st, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the ban of over 1,500 models and variants of assault-style firearms. These models represent nine categories of firearms and two types identified by characteristic. Some of their components are also prohibited. I will be honest, I am NOT a gun person at all. However that being said my husband was in the military and was trained to use some very big guns (see not a gun person…). Something about all of this seems very fishy… WHY would someone going on a shooting spree get $475,000 in CASH… Something is very off and someone or some people in government know about this! This makes me question our government even more.

2020 has been quite the year. Its brought fear, illness, uncertainty… BUT and especially after my distance Reiki session with Krystal last night, I am feeling more aligned with myself again. I realize these comments about being “skinny” felt like a trigger for me. Triggers are our teachers. Don’t get me wrong the people making the comments weren’t being rude. It actually highlighted the fact that I changed my life because of MY choices to say NO to products the government says is OK… and yet is hurting us.

Our lives have been all drastically changed. I’m thankful for the additional evening and weekend time we have had as a family in our home. I am grateful for what we are accomplishing. I am thankful I took the leap and chose healthy.

What is your health worth?

I am thankful for this reminder, of how far I have come and also the importance of everyone being authentic and not afraid of sharing their story and lifestyle. Everyone is different and we ought to embrace our uniqueness and all thrive in health and happiness!

“I am now trading pain for peace”

Trust Your Inner Self

If 2020 will teach me anything it’s to trust my inner self without a doubt, 100% of the time!

A couple weeks ago, give or take a day, someone I follow on social media made a very significant announcement. This person, I initially had a hard time aligning with, but eventually “gave in” to buying the (at the time) best selling book because it had become ‘all the rave’… I’ve even heard her speak in person and found her message inspiring and motivating. The last few months, I’ve slowly lost interest, wasn’t checking out her posts anymore, just didn’t feel in alignment again.

It’s interesting how our lives can unfold, especially where social media is involved and the pure fakeness that can easily be spread…

In 2020 I’ve been much more aware of my social media use, who I “follow”, which honestly I have issues with that word… let’s re-phrase that, who I choose to connect with!

Around June 9 or 10th I opened insta and her post was at the top of my feed. I honestly hadn’t seen many posts in a while, that totally happens with social algorithms (what the platform wants you to see…), something in me said stop and read this…

The post was absolutely shocking.

I have purposely been more aware of any judgment that may slip into my mind or out of my mouth, and call myself on it. We learn and grow every single day.

“What the fuck?!” Is exactly what fell out of my mouth in that moment and I felt zero shame or feeling like I was judging.

This person, who provides coaching classes, courses, books, on living your best life with businesses and relationships… who also on April 30th published a podcast about “Keeping Your Relationship Strong During Quarantine” and talks about a recent interview where she also talked about their relationship and how especially now it’s so important to work together blah blah blah…

June 8th she posted that her and her husband have decided to end their marriage and that the past month has been the hardest for them.

39 days after publishing their “keeping your relationship strong during quarantine” podcast?!

WTF! 😯😕😣

I’m being completely honest here, that was my initial reaction. Followed by, wow I was completely duped. My soul resisted for a very long time, so many within my “social (media) circle” were reading her books, book clubs, hell I was even in a book club…

FAKE!

Honestly I’m not even going to mention the name, I’m not about shaming, what I am about is FOLLOWING YOUR GUT, HEART AND SOUL!

These people were/are profiting off real people, many of whom genuinely want to better their life and appreciate REAL people as examples.

Except when the people aren’t real. They are living and promoting a completely fake image, while profiting from people. I read through some comments, because honestly this was my real initial gut feelings. There were SO many congratulating her for being so “brave” and “vulnerable”… and equally as many also questioning.

2020 is THE year we all learn to question more. Think of how children learn, they continually ask “why?!”. As annoying as that can be at times, thinking more so of the toddler stage 🤣, this is how they learn and process things. We WANT our children, our next generation to question, as you learn you do better, however that is. I regularly tell my kids, we learn every single day, no matter the age!

This blog isn’t to point fingers, but rather bring attention to the fact that it is SO important for every single one of us to trust ourself and our own intuition FIRST! Always!

Honestly, I get it, many people write books and movies that are not true, many are so far sideways there is no possible way they can be true, some people like that, aliens, robots etc. That’s totally fine. My soul has always reminded me during movies or books “this isn’t even possible”, which perhaps “ruins” the enjoyment, but for me when I have a hard time aligning with someone or something, I do not get much enjoyment out of it anyway.

My inspiration for this beautiful Saturday morning is to spread love and joy on being exactly who we each are. Completely separate to what anyone else says or does. Aligning with REAL people who can admit they are not perfect but, honestly who the fuck is!

This has truthfully shifted my world views even more. Interesting how a couple can do this, who weren’t being real themselves. To help people rise up from someone else’s story, that’s not true!!! To lean in even more to me. To my journals. To my family. To my trust worthy friends.

Life isn’t a competition, it’s not a game. There is no prize for being perfect or portraying an image of perfection. This is where people falsely believe that money and status is key… it’s not.

Do you choose to do something because you want/need to and have done the research yourself or is it because “everyone else is doing it”…

Think about it, even when you go to a therapist, it’s not the therapist who “fixes” you or your life. They direct the conversation, ask questions, offer suggestions… its YOU who does the work, if you choose.

You will know the feeling, when reading or hearing something, how do you feel? Really sink into that… If there is resistance, why? The only person who truly knows you, is you. Although this, for many, is the most challenging fact.

I truly believe this is why energy work has become a part of many of our lives. There are a lot more people waking up to their inner self and being. The importance of the effects on our mental and physical health. It’s all related.

Get quiet daily, be aligned with your own personal ethics and values. Follow your heart… it truly does know the way!

Stay In Faith

Ive always thought of myself as a spiritual being, more so than religious of any kind.

Over the years, and experiences this has solidified within me to be true to myself and listen to my intuition. In times of sorrow or happiness.

A beautiful reminder today.

As I sat earlier today and had my lunch, I knew I wanted to listen to something, but distancing from social media at this time, I purposely did not want to pick up my phone and scroll (when staying in faith this can be a huge energy and time waster). Then it hit me. Joel Osteen.

Near the beginning of my essential oil journey my mentor and friend directed me to Joel Osteen. A non-denominational spiritual speaker. Since then he has regularly filled our home with messages of hope, love and surrender.

Anytime I listen to Joel, there is always a message that can somehow resonate with my life.

Its no coincidence that I thought of Joel today, as I was thinking of my friend who recently lost a loved one. Someone who both my husband and I had also gotten to know through our oil journey and had the opportunity to call him a friend.

This friend unfortunately experienced life threatening health issues and was on a waiting list for heart surgery, actually he had a surgery booked for a pace maker and because of Covid-19, all surgeries, including life threatening ones, were cancelled. Just over 2 weeks ago he had a heart attack, just over a week ago he passed.

Although he wasn’t a close friend, he was such a nice person and a pleasure to be around. Had two beautiful daughters who now are without a father. Although we have had a few other highs and lows happening over the past month, this one really hit us. I could feel my bitterness towards our current “way of life” growing. He was the same age as my husband.

There is not alot that I honestly understand about decisions that have been made during the past 3 months. This being the perfect example. I understand the seriousness of this virus, however when no cases were present, this just simply did not make sense. Understandably, when the announcement came out about mandatory masks, this simply added fuel to the fire and I became an even bigger critic of the government and their processes and understanding why.

All the while a close loved one is fighting the C word, again, which we found out just before our friend.

Its been some real life reminders to stay in faith in all that we do. Especially for me being a strong believer in “everything happens for a reason” even at this time I am struggling with this, trying to understand, but realizing its something I may not ever actually “understand”.

During times like this it can be too easy to get pulled in, especially with strong emotions. Being an empath, this is my reality, which is Ok, I honestly love being an empath, and Ive learned to be my best self means allowing myself space and time to process.

We can ALL be a difference maker when you shift in your favour ~! Regardless of our situation. Stepping in. Enjoying silence. Allowing peace to flow in our life. Surrendering when we don’t necessarily know what the next step is. Spiritually, when I lean in, when I honor my feelings, I am better able to rise up.

2020 certainly is a year of propelling every single one of us to step into our faith, whatever that means for each of us.

Another “stay in faith” resource I would love to share is binaural beats. My same friend who introduced me to Joel Osteen also shared about binaural beats to help shift energy. Honestly… energy work right now just might be the MOST important work you can be doing for and on yourself. Everyone is capable of shifting their own energy, it requires getting more in touch with yourself and allowing silence in your life. As many of us have been used to living a “hectic busy” lifestyle, this is one thing that I am thankful for. The worldwide collective pause to bring even more to light. Be proud to shine light, as a mentor reminded me yesterday. Shine your light as bright as you can, the light will always bring out the darkness! XO

Flip The Switch

These past few months has been a real test of my emotional health. A time when we have still been living through a massive renovation to our home and yet I was able to give myself permission to lean into me.

The past 3 months have had more than our share of ups and downs. The last 2-3 weeks has really tugged on me and my emotions. I leaned in more.

I leaned in and tonight it hit me… Flip the fucking switch!

The past few weeks have all been external, things completely outside of my control. Literally nothing I can do to change it. As much as I wanted.

So what can I do? How can I make a difference. How can I move through these feelings, which I will admit the past week have been fueled with bitterness and anger.

Be ME!

Lean into me, encourage my kids to do the same by being themselves.

Ita crazy wasy to get pulled into the negativity. Yup 2020 in general is… hmmm how best to describe this shit show that the world is currently. Yup bittersweet truth.

So flip that switch!

I am SO thankful that I’ve learned how to naturally improve my health and in doing so, ripple effect on my husband and kids.

Do I agree with what’s being pushed? Nope. I am a firm believer (now) in being empowered in your life. Not based on stats based on how you FEEL! This is SO key! For years my health suffered, I also suffered in silence for most of it. I thought this was how I was supposed to feel, part of “being a woman”… until I challenged that narrative.

Exactly what shifted my health, then and now.

It’s not a “comfortable” atmosphere to “run downtown”… so I’ve become very comfortable within our home and property. Amongst the renos of course… again what’s within my control?!

This weekend, I felt even more validated, as much as “this sucks”, I’ve shifted my perspective on alot. Amongst the highs and lows I’ve learned more about me, my kids, my husband. We have slowed life down to a beautiful pace. To truly ENJOY our space. A blessing.

Also a strong voice who can share on how I continue to strengthen myself up and its actually so simple!

Tonight while enjoying the fresh air and sun on the deck, listening to music snuggled up with my girl, planning our homemade dinner we were going to create together. I was reminded it wasn’t that long ago that we were rushing before and after school/work. Many evenings we didn’t have a chance to reconnect together before the next day began rolling in.

It wasn’t that long ago, 3.5 years when I decided, amongst a “busy” season in our life (Janaury… husband is a heating tech, we both work full time, kids in hockey, skating) to shift our healthy practices and eating. I grew up with home cooking, although each of us kids had 1 “thing” for each of us, it seemed like a bit slower lifestyle than today. Obviously technology has helped shift that.

My husband commented this weekend how we have been eating really good. We have. Because the majority of our food has been created at home and not from a box. Yes the first few weeks I grabbed the kids some KD and naturals hot dogs. As a “treat”, their lives had just been turned upside down. We have ordered take out the odd Wednesday nights too, a nice break. But other than that we have been home and cooking. Alot of times in the kitchen together, the kid will join us, get the tunes on or hanging on the deck grilling. We have enjoyed SO many meals out here it’s been awesome.

It also reminded me what an awesome opportunity EVERYONE has right now!

Our gut health affects our mental health in a very big way! It’s very true that “you are what you eat”!

So tonight, as much as it annoyed me to have to cover my face to go in the grocery store, I’m allowed to feel that way, I reminded myself it was a very short moment in my day, to get back home and enjoy time on the deck with my loves. Flip that switch.

What do I have control over? What I buy, how I spend my time, the products we allow in our home. Falling back in love with my passions, people and place! Each one of us is unique, take a break from social and rediscover the true you, outside of other influences! It’s ironic, how everything falls into place.

So oil up, you and your diffuser! We’ve got Wild Orange, Frankincense and Ginger in the diffuser tonight! I love walking into our kitchen and smelling a beautiful breath of fresh air, chemically free! A major part of our living and what contributes to our health!

I am excited to share more of some of my FAV tips for shifting my life… use this time, no use this year to be the true shift that your life was missing!✌

A Faceless Society

This week Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health Unit issued an “order”.

Dr. Nicola Mercer has issued an order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act requiring face coverings be worn in commercial establishments

I have had a challenge accepting this order, 3 months in when our numbers have continued to decline. There are presently 15 Covid-19 cases in Wellington County. Yet this order was issued making it mandatory to wear a face mask in any “commercial establishment”. I called public health to get further clarification on this order as it stated everyone within the establishment must wear masks at all times.

I received a phone call back, thankfully. I asked about having to wear masks, everyone, all day if in a commercial establishment. He told me that was correct. I ask him about my own specific situation where 6 of us worked in the building, all more than 6 feet apart, he said yes we would all have to wear masks.

Businesses were also told if they did not follow this new order they could face a $5,000 fine PER day for not complying. I asked about this, he told me it would be handled like any by-law someone would have to make a complaint.

I asked about people with breathing issues, anxiety, being claustrophobic, and any other health issue that a mask would present challenges for. I was told they did not have to wear a mask and the county hoped it wouldn’t cause any altercations at businesses. I asked him what people needed to “prove” they didn’t have to wear anything. He told me nothing. They did not have to prove to anyone because their health is their own private business.

Yet the fear that has been pushed on people IS having customers turned away.

I have seen over the course of the past 3 months many people wearing masks and more not. It used to be a personal choice. With socially distancing required, completely understandable. Actually it made grocery shopping so much more enjoyable. Having time to pack my groceries vs another order coming down and feeling very rushed. My only complaint about the hygiene requirements put on businesses is the massive amounts of bleach and chemical cleaners being used. By the time I pack my groceries, my eyes are burning. I feel for the teens and adults working in these situations and breathing that in.

I asked the man from public health if he was wearing a mask, because it didnt sound like it. He told me he wasn’t, because their office was exempt, they could all socially distance. I reminded him of my previous question, about our office, that we all were more than 6 feet away. He said that didn’t matter, we would have to follow the rules in the order or face a potential $5,000 fine.

I politely thanked him for calling and advised I would need to end the phone call.

Thursday the order was updated to say that “employee only” areas where you could socially distance would not be required to wear masks.

A day later they make this switch. Makes sense, we have been working the entire 3 months and are all healthy, thankfully.

Friday they updated the order again with more FAQ. To include the places where you do not need to wear a mask… ironically a good portion of the list are government run… interesting and does not make sense!

Yet Ontario Public Health stated that masks were not effective outside of a non-healthcare setting. See key point 1st bullet point. I asked the man from public health who I spoke with about this and he said he couldn’t comment.

We will continue supporting our local stores because our community needs us right now. I purposely did my running around on Thursday at lunch and after work.

I personally do not like this “order”. We have been adhering to the socially distancing in stores, only going when we need to, shopping local (so important). Having masks now mandated will give people a false sense of safety and many masks I have seen being worn in the past couple days aren’t being worn “properly” or are being fiddled with while being worn. Given what Ontario Public Health put out, as a recommendation, but that it’s not beneficial in non-healthcare settings, makes sense. If you choose to wear one, that’s your choice, if you don’t and still socially distance, also your choice. Threatening businesses with a significant fine of $5,000 per day isn’t fair at all, especially now. Its putting businesses in a very tough position when in my opinion, our businesses around here have been doing an awesome job at limiting customers, hand washing/sanitizer, encouraging socially distancing.

All of which has increased costs for businesses as well. I mentioned this to the man from public health. He didn’t feel businesses should be experiencing any “increased costs” for meeting the government requirements?! Seriously?! Many of the businesses have to have a dedicated person or people at the doors. Additional PPE for employees and customers.

My other genuine concern, that I truly feel in my heart is being a faceless society. No more smiling faces with everyone in masks.

This honestly makes me sad. We have been doing well for 3 months to keep numbers low, majority using common sense, working together as a community. Many say this is the “new norm” which I honestly hope not. Yes our health is important but so is our mental health, going out and seeing people, smiling, chatting that is part of any community. I truly hope this is not our new “norm” and genuinely worry it could become that way if everyone just goes along because the government says so?! Remember when you were a child, children question EVERYTHING! It’s how they learn. It’s how everyone learns. Many adults stop asking questions, just go with the flow, do not want to “rock the boat” or question the narrative.

Why?!

Do we not have a right as citizens living in this free country to voice our opinions, expect answers and facts. We totally do. Especially with how many times the WHO and CDC have changed their stances on Covid-19, how its spread, if you can get it from hard surfaces, which was changed after 2 months of pushing massive fear into people.

Grey county has recommended, KW I read has recommended and doesn’t feel it’s fair to threaten fines. I worry this will hurt our local businesses even more and could potentially hurt people’s mental and physical health while also creating alot of unnecessary garbage. Yes there are reusable masks but if they arent washed after every single use, they are contaminated. Same with touching your mask while wearing it. I agree with previous comments, false sense of security.

If we had massively high numbers here, perhaps I may feel differently, but we do not thank God. We have been working, thankfully, and shopping in our community the past 3 months and thankfully are healthy. The first month, honestly took a tole on my mental health. Going into stores and seeing so many masks, gloves, no one talking to each other, it was pure fear. As an empath I feel this fearful energy and it was too much.

I would love to hear the government supporting people in healthier living options/suggestions. Pushing masks, bleaching everything numerous times and hand sanitizer can have negative effects on our health.

There has been SO much judgment over the past few days. People turning against each other for their OPINION. Which everyone is entitled to. Feeling like if you do not agree with what the government says you have no opinion. It’s been horribly negative. That if people do not or can not wear a mask that theybare choosing to put other people at risk, that they are selfish, and feel entitled.

I for some reason, feel like I am preaching when I speak of my health. However that’s my real life experience, which I transformed myself. I am grateful for what the medical system in Canada is able to do for us, when needed. It’s also SO important, now more than ever to advocate for our own health and literally take that into our own hands. The reality is, the government pushes things through and can later retract, or not, but that’s ok?! Many products being sold are detrimental to our health, I know this because I experienced this. This is exactly why I am PROUD to question. Why I know I MUST question. Had I previously just listened to what I was being told, my health would still be at risk, probably worse than ever.

I literally took a chance and stepped into my own journey. It’s an individual choice everyone must make. We have even shifted our parenting style as well.

Lean in and be ok with questioning. Anyone who judges you or speaks negative of you for doing, that’s their own internal battle they must face on their own. Focus on you, stay in your own lane. It can be lonely at times, but are you here to please everyone else!? No!!! we must take care of and love ourselves first!

Covid-19 Lockdown Harming Health More Than Its Helping

Take 5 min and read this article…

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN IS NOW HARMING HEALTH MORE THAN ITS HELPING

Just one snipit…
“…And two months in, we are at a stage where the harm from lockdown is starting to look like it is going to be greater than the harm from COVID…”

Yet we are 3 months in… 3 months of children out of school, yes they have life learning, and I’m proud my kids have fully embraced that, however they have also had fear pushed on them simply because schools are closed and they are not allowed to go.

The government has literally grounded us all to our homes, cancelled some VERY necessary surgery’s and pushed massive fear into everyone. This is NOT ok! This IS affecting people so much more than having Covid-19. I can admit, the first few weeks I fell into the fear, I was scared as hell, but honestly right from the beginning, right from that moment of walking through our office and hearing over the radio that schools would be cancelled for 2 additional weeks after March Break, I thought WTF is actually going on?! … and I still allow myself to question that and you should too.

I am a strong believer that everyone must do their own research and not simply be told something is fact, which is also why life learning is SO important for our education, its SO important for our health too!

The MANY commercials the government is pushing is pure fear, they say nothing about how to strengthen your health, it’s all fear based to stay away from people, to stay home, to wear gloves and masks… even when outside in the fresh air?! 🤷‍♀️

I was at a store yesterday, had to wait in line outside, that’s fine. They have one person under a covered tent asking people how they feel, the tent is great because they are shielded from the sun. There is caution tape all the way around it as that is their area… the person is MORE than 6′ from all customers, I never saw her come in contact with anyone, able to enjoy the fresh air… from behind a plastic face shield… 😕🤦‍♀️

Now suddenly… even though we are “not allowed” to be in groups of 5 or more people, we seem to be allowed to gather in the hundreds and thousands for protests?! I fully support what IS being protested, 100%… but can you see the conflict here?!

What this feels like, is the government is telling us all ‘you dont know how to be healthy or clean so you must listen to what we tell you to do’… what happened to common sense?! In all aspects of “this” it seems to have gone completely out the window.

And I am not in any way minimizing the work of our health care workers, not at all. But there is a way to live in harmony with common sense, natural health and modern medicine… its not just one way or the highway.

We need to feel that we are “allowed” and supported to advocate for OUR Health!
The government has allowed many of the products allowed to be on store shelves and in fast food restaurants today that are a REAL threat to our health. I am speaking purely of MY OWN experience when I say I had multiple male medical professionals push pill after pill on me that “would help” with my “womens health issues”. Given with zero follow up, that was entirely on me. I am so proud of myself when I finally took a stand and said NO more! I am grateful for the women in medicine who supported my decisions and UNDERSTOOD. Our own health, is up to US to advocate for, not for someone else to choose our options for us, to be held at mercy of the medical system. Had I listened, I know I wouldn’t be where I am. And this is how we choose to raise our kids. Endocrine disruptors are a massive concern for our health, taking pill after pill is NOT the answer, living a life of “convenience”, hearing various commercials about living a “busy” lifestyle and how x, y or z could help you essentially take the thinking and preparing out of your daily life so you can keep “being busy”… Shifting our lifestyle IS, making healthy choices IS, supporting our body with vitamins and minerals IS, eating healthy non processed foods IS, fresh air and sunshine IS, being with loved ones IS, being at work IS, being at school IS (but I now firmly believe this needs a massive shift as well now…) being educated on WHY these things I’ve mentioned ARE a very real threat to our health… and more common than Covid-19.

Start now, not when the government gives permission, because they most likely never will. Big pharma wants them pushing pills, wants people in ill health, that’s truth. Natural health products have been under a microscope of judgment yet look at the shit being sold on store shelves. Johnson and Johnson products is one… marketed to parents of babies and young children and NOW… they have pulled all products from North America because of the law suits, because it’s been proven they ARE a health risk!!! Yet they were allowed to sell for years. By the government. Yet health products are scrutinized… time to wake up!

Read the article and decipher for yourself. My family and I wont, and haven’t been for a while now, be living in fear. ✌

A Hidden Opportunity…

What an opportunity we have all been given, if we take that approach.

In my opinion, what should be happening during Covid-19 with people being forced to be in their homes, more time alone, more time with whoever they live with…

That they will honestly take this time forced upon us to not only dig a little deeper personally, but also to dig a little deeper into what HEALTH and HAPPINESS really means to them. What everyday LIVING and LIFE means.

To understand your body more, to feel what it feels, not just suppress and continue moving forward, to research, like it’s the most important research paper you will ever write.

To make subtle, yet large steps in your daily living. LEARN about your body. Learn what makes you feel like shit. Learn about side effects and the repercussions on your health. Learn to advocate for you and your family. Find your voice.

To be ok with facing past emotions that may rock you and question a LOT!

And that’s ok!

Lean into however you are feeling and know that it’s alright. It’s understandable, however that is. Everyone’s situation and level of stress is different. We all need to be compassionate. If you need to ask for help, even if an ear to talk to, reach out to someone you trust. Honor yourself by honoring your feelings. Progress vs Perfection, Always!

When we make shifts in our life with our energy, we can rise up.

When we make shifts in our eating habits and the foods we consume and bring in our homes, we can rise up.

When we drink more water each day, we can rise up.

When we shine a light on our own darkness, we can rise up.

When we clean up the cleaning and personal care products in our home, we can rise up.

When we feel comfortable in our living space and clothes, a true reflection of who we really are, we can rise up.

When we allow ourselves to feel our feelings, we can rise up.

When we are in true alignment with our self, our soul, we rise up and thrive!

This, in my opinion is what the government could be using this as an opportunity to educate on healthy living. Real healthy living, making a shift in the product standards allowed within our province and country. Starting from the inside out, to transforms our lives and along the path collectively improving our health. With stronger and healthier homes and bodies we can fight off the virus that much better. Yes this virus has been deadly for some and my heart hurts for them. There has been even more people recover and that is promising. By improving our health, this will support healing in a variety of ways mentally and physically!

Push Love Into The World

With all that’s going in the world I am reminded to be grateful, to be proud and compassionate – first to myself.
It’s easy to get wrapped up in this BS that seems to be in the world at this moment, BUT so much more important to REALLY LOVE on ourselves, first, so we can PUSH that LOVE back out into the world.

This weekend we laid the deck! I friggin love it! It was the missing piece to our outdoor living! It’s still not finished, but its progress! Sneak peek ✌

Check out that pile of bricks beside the deck… after work tonight the kids and I as a team moved every single one of those bricks from under the deck, to where they sit now ready to be cleaned. A job I was honestly not looking forward to at all, but one that had to get done. One of those tasks that if you just do it, it goes by much easier than sitting and thinking (stressing) about it. #progressvsperfection

My day started off with a rustling in my office… I knew that sound! I’ve heard it in my house before… mouse! I thought I trapped him and got rid of him (saw a bag moving), but alas he got away and later surprised me while answering a call from a customer 🤦‍♀️🤣! I find the spiritual meanings behind things very fascinating, so I looked up the mouse… interesting!

I’m grateful for me, that I am able to put my energy into our home, to not see it as daunting but as an adventure, building our dream home, creating our nest and also um moving and cleaning bricks, among the other tasks is a freaking workout, damn it actually feels good. To find the enjoyment in the “everyday” tasks like dishes and laundry, lol may always be a #workinprogress, but I so love organized and clean! #aplaceforeverything #everythinginitsplace

One step at a time.
What’s most important is enjoying the moment. An hour and a half work on the house, the rest of the evening to relax… and enjoy our space. It’s the little things, that truly are the big things ✌ 🥰

#heartearsandeyeswideopen

Everything is Meditation

I am on day 14 in Gabby Bernstein’s 21 Day Meditation Challenge.

This morning when I looked up the meditation, I initially was annoyed. There wasn’t a meditation to listen to…

Reading this I am thinking, WTF Gabby, you are supposed to be trying to help us calm our minds even more and in the process gain more peace. Goodness, especially this week. Can I be honest, it’s a value I greatly appreciate. I took a step back from scrolling social. It’s bad enough that they are now selectively censoring, even with natural health, but the negativity and division is just so sad. One day I came home from work, I think it was Wednesday, and at my phone down for the evening. It felt awesome. I felt more present, in touch with me, even doing the “everyday evening things”. I began hearing clips on the news and had to look it up. My goodness, our world needs a massive shift. Massive. A collective massive shift. Removing any hatred, violence, abuse, division… I digress.

So I read this email and think… wtf. I have “things to do”. So I go about doing them, at first ready to help my husband and son with deck things, until I realized it was raining and they had it planned out what they were doing. So I came inside.

I had the most glorious couple of hours. In our house, cleaning and tidying up. Enjoying being in our space and honoring it. I put a cleansing essential oil blend in the diffuser of Lemongrass, White Fir (can use Siberian Fir) and Wild Orange. Made some slight, but significant shifts for better flow in our household. All while listening to Joel Osteen over the google mini, which… anyone else have one that in the past month has a mind of it’s own? Seriously, I am curious!

Holy F!!! It hit me… Gabby’s email this morning. Taking care of our home, our living space, which is a reflection of us, was completely warming me up! I felt calm, at peace, flowing with grace and ease.

Gabby, thank you for this beautiful reminder. Its helped me shift my visions again, fine tune if you will, of the flow in our home, the importance for our mental health, our everyday living and most of all everything has a place, and everything in its place. I love that we are working towards this and making great strides!

Feel so accomplished today. Within our home (cleaning), assisting with the deck (renos), grabbing some groceries (menu planning) and taking some macro photography and processing the images (creativity)! All before we are going to enjoy cooking on our grill on the deck to enjoy dinner with my family (love and connection)!

If one thing Covid-19 has taught us, it’s to realign with our priorities, wants and needs and to be strong with our voice. Most of all though, the importance of figuring out what provides you the feeling of flowing in life with grace and ease. Living in alignment with my true values and honoring me.

See more of my artistic creativity at www.flickr.com/zmijaourmomentsintime

Creativity, whatever that is for each of us, is so important to our mental health and wellbeing! Even if its 5 or 10 minutes journaling. ✌