Two Little Words

Tuesday, 27 November, 2012 09:42 Written by Sara

Be still and know I am God ~psalm 46:10

There is something greater than you and I.
It masterminds the grand production of our life.
Will we trust long enough to allow it to manifest?

Truth.

I am overwhelmed.

The smallest task seems to bring choas into my inner world. I blame it on juggling too much. My work. My family. My money problems. You name it and that is the reason why I feel the way I do. I can be doing absolutely nothing and still feel I’m rotting inside. Rotting like the composte in my backyard.

A closer look reveals a deeply ingrained pattern of my life. I’m very aware that my self-sabotaging nag is on my back. She thrives on chaos. My problem is that my body can’t keep up. My adrenals need gentle care.

On this special day, I ask a client to sit in front of a mirror. Her mission is to first notice and then answer one question.

“I sit in front of the mirror just like you asked me to do. At first, I can only cry behind my closet door. I notice self denial. I sob as I realize I’ve been ignoring myself. I can feel myself crying for help.

I am crying for me.

I can see in the red skin below my eyes the plea for rest.

I notice my belly. I know I have been ignoring it for so long. Years. Painful years that I shut out.

Mostly, I notice my eyes. My face. My longing heart. My inner talk. It festers with negativity and too many things to do. I feel rushed. It smothers my natural glow. The glow I want to share with you.

I notice a desire. Like snow wants to melt in the spring air. I too long for the layers to melt away. I see frustration that smothers my love inside. It smothers my self-acceptance.

I am allowing the tears to melt away the inner turmoil. I notice the feeling of patience and kindness. Ever so gently I see the the light.

There is glow. It pushes through the choas. In this moment it is shining through me. I can see truth. The truth is in me. If only I can sit still and stay focused on this gentle moment. The softness. I can see my true self.

Once I was in this space I asked my question in a gentle, loving way…”what is the truth I must tell myself?”

I was patient. I was gentle. And I waited.

And then like an angel whispering, two little words.”

Be Still.

That client. She is me. All of me.

Mirror reflection can reveal everything if you allow yourself to trust what it holds. Be patient with yourself and allow the gentleness to unfold. Honor the words whispered.

The words are from your heart… space.

With love,

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I appreciate so much each and every one of you who take the time to read these letters. If there is meaning behind these words for you I would love to hear from you. the work I do is for you. So if it resonates please let me know. xo
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3 Days of Loving Gratitude

Sunday, 26 February, 2012 13:06 Written by Sara

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I find myself ungrateful for some pretty large items in my life. My aura is negative as I contemplate my dilemas and all the things I don’t have. I close my eyes to see a little pink heart glowing in my view. My eyes fill with tears. So I breathe. Deeply. I thank God for all the beautiful treasures around me. My family. My home. My desire to be more heartful. And then I let go a few more tears.

Ever have days like that?

As I walk into my home the answers come. I decide to change my ungratefullness into extreme gratitude. I will open my heart to gratitude now and intensily over the next three days.

No one likes to hear, “you never seem happy.”

If you want to move past old fear, doubts, habits then focus on gratitude. The past melts away. You may have to do this every day until it melts away. That my friends is creating daily ritual. It is a blessing.

Who do you appreciate having in your life over the past 12 months? Name ten things you love about your life. What are 5 of your favorite aromas? You get the drift. I created list after list about the joys in my life and all that I’m grateful for.

By day 3 I was feeling empty by all these wonderful things. I allowed that feeling to be present. I realized that there is a place for emptiness in my life. Soon I saw my emptiness being filled back up. It was with laughter, a few tickles from my son and then dancing.

Close your eyes. What does your gratitude list look like?

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Reboot Your Energy with Strawberry Chocolate Pudding

Saturday, 23 July, 2011 03:53 Written by Sara

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We are reminded by renowned cardiologist Dean Ornish, MD that the number one cause of disease is stress. Guess where stress reacts in the body? If you said adrenals you are right on.

Your adrenals are you batteries that charge your life, your energy and help you deal with stress. It does it all through the action of your hormones.

Oh yes! Ladies we are hormonal creatures indeed.

If you are overwhelmed, feeling tired but still can’t help yourself from being perfect all the time you run the risk of burning out the hormones in those adrenal glands. To make it just an ity bity more real for you I want you to know that high stress cortisol slows down your thyroid function, your metabolism and ultimately your energy.

I’ll be posting lots more on this hot topic as I get ready to roll out my fall program for mama’s and women tired of feeling tired. Sign up for my newsletter to the right to get all the juicy details.

Anyone who feels they are under pressure or that they’re adrenal function may be compromised needs to take action. Finding new ways to deal with your stress is crucial. Ask yourself what you need in your life right now to make yourself priority. Is it time, help with the kiddos, accountability to yourself, exercise? What ever it is make it happen as soon as you can. You are so worth it! Your health depends on it.

My favorite time to reboot is first thing in the morning. I need my breakfast light, dense and energizing. Lately this beautiful and delicious strawberry pudding has been energizing my mornings. Loaded in protein, phytonutrients and efa’s.

Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding

1 cup filtered water
2 tbsp maple syrup or to taste
pinch of Celtic sea salt
1 tbsp cacoa powder
1 tbsp ground flax seeds
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/2 cup fresh sliced local strawberries

Simply mix together all ingredients. Let the pudding settle in the refrigerator for at least a half hour. Enjoy!

What does your stress levels look like? How can you make yourself priority in your life today?

Your Health and Protein

Saturday, 26 March, 2011 11:52 Written by Sara

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Hair. Muscles. Brain. These are some main components of protein in our body.

I remember loosing my muscle mass weeks after a life threatening surgery. At the time I was being fed through a feeding tube. My muscles started to atrophy. I eventually would eat on my own but it would take a little time for my muscles to build up again. The key was in the protein. So how much protein do we need?

Months after my surgery my hair was falling out by the handful, day after day. My looks, my ego, my tears wouldn’t change the fact that I needed more protein. I asked my doctor, hairdresser, physiotherapist, even the internet why my hair was falling out. Still no answers. I was eating the protein. So what about the protein?

It was when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis another few months later that my holistic nutritionist, mentor and friend suggested I eat nutrient dense, local, free-range meats three times daily. She guided me towards building my immune system, thyroid and red blood cells. So why so much protein or was it too much?

Our immune system, our red blood cells, our thyroid and adrenals are made up of protein that form anti-bodies to help fight infections, increase circulation, and make hormones.

Some people may thrive on little protein, others require consistent consumption of protein to stay healthy. After being a vegetarian and “carboholic” most of my life I made a conscious choice to allow animal meat back into my life. I am thankful everyday for the animal sacrifice made so that I could heal my thyroid, immune system and enjoy my beautiful life.

Our bodies change through the seasons of our lives. Clearly the needs of a growing child, pregnancy and an athlete are different than those of a sedentary person after retirement. When the body is recovering from illness or stress the body needs protein to rebuild.

My thyroid is healed! My energy is high and so I’ve transitioned to a maintenance phase in life. I nourish myself every day with protein sources from vegetables, nuts, seeds, animal meats and grains. Since we are each in different phases of our lives your needs may differ from mine.

To calculate your average RDA of protein: Weight in pounds divided by 2.2= Weight in kg. Example 115 lbs/2.2= 52 grams of protein

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