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\ How often do you get from one place to another and not clearly recall the moments in between? Perhaps you are driving 30 minutes to a business meeting and once arrived, you feel stressed. Alternatively, do you even remember the few steps you take when you leave your front door at home and open the door of your car to slide in? Why do we miss the points in between? They are just as important if not MORE important than your destination. You see, when all we are thinking about is getting to the meeting on time, then we are living in the future...what happened to now? Does it ever occur to you that you can miss some very important life lessons and beauty just from driving? Could be there is a tree you pass that looks exactly like the tree you used to climb as a child, and it gives you a spiritual rush of that very moment in time when all was just as all was.....the present moment. We didn't worry about much of anything, did we.... when we were children? We were present. We showed up for ourselves and let ourselves be free of mental clutter. However, as years start to add up, and life unfolds, we begin to create layers of stress and baggage from life experiences, instead of taking care. Often times this is when people "find Yoga" or meditation...they are seeking the tool to strip the layers down...back to that child...back to the peacefulness of just being. Isn't it funny ...we create ourselves as we age....but then (hopefully) we learn to find ourselves as we really are, as we are meant to be. Founder/Lead Instructor Grounded By Yoga & Wellness Center |
| The Journey... Point A to Point B by Sandy Hicks |
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| Aromatherapy Pure essential oils are the most powerful form of a healing plant. The precious essential oils are not, in fact, “oily”, but rather very volatile substances. When you pick a fresh herb & bruise a leaf, the aroma you smell is the essential oil being released from scent glands in the leaf. The unique thing about essential oils is that when inhaled they are absorbed into the bloodstream and have a direct effect on the brain. In the bloodstream, the aromatic molecules of essential oils interact with the body’s chemistry. They provide a positive frequency to the body and they contain oxygenating molecules which transport nutrients into the cells. Essential Oils go into the body and enhance the ability of the body to do what it is supposed to do naturally. It has been demonstrated that we can change our tendency and the negativism that accompanies it by the application of essential oils carrying higher frequencies that uplift the spirits. Oils highest in Mega Hertz frequencies are Helichrysum, Lavender and Rose. The beauty of Aromatherapy is that there are so many wonderful methods of application. You can simply smell them. You can diffuse essential oils into a room. You can use them in massage therapy, or Vita Flex therapy. You can apply a compress to the body. You can put them into a bath or use in sprays or spritzers. In my healing practice I use pure essential oils for many things, some of these include, headaches, inflammations, injuries & wounds, insect bites, pain relief, hormonal balancing, burns, scaring, depression, sleep disorders and much more. To learn more about aromatherapy and essential oils I suggest these great books. “Embraced by the Essence” by Marcy Foley, “Essential Oils Pocket Reference” Compiled by Essential Science Publishing. Modern Essentials: A Contemporary Guide to the Therapeutic use of Essential Oils. To learn Chakra Balance with doTerra Essential Oils Call Molly for Appointment. Molly Malone CHTP,RMP 585-742-1775 |
| Molly Malone CHTP,RMP Healing Touch of the Finger Lakes |
| What's Under YOUR Bed? I'll never forget the day my mother uncovered the secret I had been using to keep my room so tidy. I had a double bed, and whenever it was time to clean up, I would sweep everything into a pile, and slide it all right under there. A little bit of dusting and my room looked gorgeous. Until …. It was time for the monthly “deep down cleaning”. In the course of vacuuming, my mom ran into “something” under the bed. The look on her face when she lifted the bed skirt said it all. I cringed, swallowed hard, and waited. What followed was a colorful description of my character shortcomings – the word “slob” peppering every other sentence. As I began the formidable chore of organizing the giant mess under my own bed, I was overcome with a deep sense of fatigue. I felt as though I'd been deprived of sleep for days. The clock moved in slow motion as I sorted, threw out, and stored my badly neglected belongings. When I was finally finished, and the room had passed my mother's inspection, it was as though I had been reborn. I bounded out of the back door into the yard outside, a vision of energy and joy. It occurred to me that our lives can be just like that bedroom. On the surface, everything looks pretty good. We put on a happy face, and go about our business. Under that fragile facade, however lurks a disorganized pile of self- judgment, fear, anxiety and doubt. Ignoring and resisting the contents of our unconscious minds can keep us in a state of depression and fatigue. If it goes on long enough, it can lead to chronic pain and illness. So, how do we go about clearing out some of that clutter? For me, the first step is noticing what tapes are constantly playing in my mind. As a singer, songs often hold the key. I recently noticed that when I mentally practiced the song, “Someone to Watch Over Me”, I kept singing, “someone to walk out on me.” That was a clear sign that my abandonment “issues” were still alive and well! I had a clear indication of where to focus. Make a point of paying attention to what you say to and about, yourself. If you find that you're berating yourself for not doing better, knowing better, etc., ask yourself, “Where does that come from?” You may realize that it is simply an idea implanted by a parent, teacher, or even the media. Being mindful of what you're constantly thinking is a good place to start, but noticing usually isn't enough. Learn to release the self-limiting judgments, and then forgive yourself for having them. Be as understanding with yourself as you would be with a small child. You're no doubt doing the best you can. Life is too short to be lived with someone you don't like – especially if that someone is you. Visit Amanda |
| By Amanda York Certified Quantum Touch Practitioner Access Consciousness Bars Facilitator |
