Incredible

Potential is nice.  Talent is wonderful.  But so few of us ever use what we have.  You can make a big impact that's better than nice and bigger than wonderful. You can be incredible.

 

 

As they headed for school this morning, I sent each of my children out the door with an

"I love you!  Be incredible today! "

 

Every person on this earth, myself included was born into this world extremely confident.  We came here knowing how wonderful we are.  We weren't afraid to ask for what we wanted, or express our emotions, and loved every part of our body.  We knew we were unique and wonderful.  Somewhere along the way, the well-meaning adults in our lives passed on their own insecure feelings of inadequacey and fear.  At that point, we began to deny our own magnificence. 

 

Today, every time you walk past a mirror, look yourself straight in the eye and make a positive declaration about yourself.  Say, "I love you, and I accept you exactly as you are" or "Thank you for being so wonderful!".  Won't that be fun?  It's a little tough at first because we are not used to saying anything nice about ourself when we look in the mirror.  But, let your own ears hear how loved you are. 

 

So many of the health problems that my clients face stem from long-held emotional feelings of not being lovable, or feeling the need to punish themselves.  They have believed some of the negative things that they heard as children.  It's pretty tough to act, talk, heal and be incredible when we are experiencing negative thougths about ourselves.  So, remember.....they are just thoughts, and thoughts can be changed.  

So here's the deal.  I am not asking my children to become incredible.  I am just reminding them to be who they already are.  Simply incredible!                                             



Redeem

There is nothing - absolutely nothing - that can't be stitched up, cleaned up, bound up, or brought back together.  With enough faith, strength, and love, there is nothing - and no one - beyond saving.  That is the real secret.  Everything can be redeemed.

Wednesdays are my "clean up" day.  Yep, every Wednesday, the bathrooms at my house get scrubbed down.  The good news is, I have one less bathroom to do today.  I had a dear friend and client of mine want to trade out a few Footzoning sessions, so she came and helped me clean yesterday.  She helped me with a couple bedrooms and a bathroom.  It felt great to have someone help me keep up around here.  Ever scrubbed down the shower and the toxic fumes from your cleaning products give you a headache?  Try out this simple recipe for All Purpose Cleaning Spray.  It's citrus aroma cheers me up while I am doing chores.  I use it for counterops, toilets, and for spot cleaning the floors.

All Purpose Cleaning Spray

1 part White Vinegar &

1 part Water in a Spray Bottle

Juice from 1/2 of a fresh lemon

5 drops Lemon Essential Oil

 

 

This cleaner is antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal.  Despite what the cleaning aisle of the grocery stores make you believe, you really don't need a lot of bottles of many different household cleaners.  Make your own to save money, and never worry about polluting your body or the environment. 

 

Cleaning tile or grout?  Just use a paste made of baking soda and water.  Waahla!  Sparkling clean tile floors.  While you do your own cleaning, whistle while you work and remember what a blessing it is that you have an indoor, flushing toilet that needs cleaning!  Your life is so rich.  Happy scrubbing!







Heartwarming

You know that awful moment when you don't see your school's name scrolling across the bottom of the news screen after a giant snow storm?  Today was one of those days.

Over a foot of snow fell from the sky overnight.  It looks so beautiful, and really, I do love the snow.  But, it's starting to wear out its welcome.  After wrecking my husbands truck in the last snow storm, I decided that I didn't want to meet another insurance deductible, so I stayed home and made one of my favorite soups to help warm my soul. It has beautiful color, extraordinary flavor and is oh so good for you.  Rich in Vitamin A, and meets my alkaline diet standards.  Enjoy!

 

Coconut Carrot Soup

Prep and Cook Time:  30 minutes

Ingredients: 

1 large onion

1 Tbsp + 3 cups chicken broth (No MSG)

2 Tbsp. fresh ginger sliced

4 medium cloves garlic, chopped

1 tsp curry powder

2 cups sliced carrots (about 1/4 inch thick)

1 cup sweet potatoe, cut into cubes

5-6 oz. canned coconut milk

salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:  1.  Chop onion and let it sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out its hidden health benefits.  2.  Heat 1 tbsp broth in medium pot.  Saute' onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often. 3.  Add garlic and ginger and continue to saute' for another 5 minutes.  4.  Add curry powder and mix well with onions.  5.  Add broth, carrots and sweet potatoes and simmer on med-high heat utnil vegetables are tender (about 15 minutes).  6.  Add coconut milk  7.  Blend in batches making sure blender is not more than half full, it can erupt and burn you.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  8.  Return to soup pot and reheat.

 

Serves 4.



Kindred

 

January 27, 2013

 

 

My tribe.  My people.  My family.  Related by blood or by the past or by whatever I am going through now.  The ones who make funny things funnier.  Hard stuff softer.  Life kinder.  Where would I be without them? 

 

This adventure of returning to school after 17 years has been an exciting one.  I have been forced to use my brain in ways that have lain dormant for a long time.  But, it eats up every bit of what used to be my extra time, and devours every bit of what used to be my extra money.  There are many nights when I sit at the computer doing homework while my sweet husband takes over the chores of the bedtime routine and I wonder to myself if it is all going to be worth it in the end.  Each member of my family has made sacrifices so that I could finally finish school, and cross it off my list of regrets.

 

I would like to pay tribute to the members of my family, and my circle of friends who have supported me in this endeavor.  I really couldn't do it without them.  I love them with all my heart and soul and mind.  I have an extraordinary family!  Thank you!