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 * Glenda Ganz - Artist

 

 

 

 * Healthy Awakenings - Animal Lovers

  

* The Green Clinic -Abrah Arneson

 

*  Brandy Novotney - Arbonne   

 

* Bowen Technique- Kathy Law

 

* Wholistix - Your Natural Wellness Shoppe

 

* Sharyn Rose

 

* Inner Eden - Lori Scaife

 

*  Red Willow Garden & Greenhouse

 

                   by Jennifer Hoffman

Have you ever been in a situation that you thought was really funny, and maybe it was, but the person it was happening to didn't think it was funny and in fact, found it to be very painful? While you see the situation from your perspective and just see the humor, for them it's personal and means something entirely different. I remember when I was about twelve my mother had spent several days preparing food for a dinner my parents were hosting for some important guests. She spent hours on one of the appetizers, eggs in gelatin, and was so proud of it. A few hours before the dinner we set the table and got the appetizers ready to serve. Then my mother went to get dressed.

 

Now we had a sneaky dog who loved people food and you can imagine what happened next. He got into the kitchen and only ate one thing, the dish my mother had worked so hard on. When she walked into the kitchen to make a final check of the appetizers we heard her scream, the dog ran out of the kitchen and we all ran in. There was her beautiful masterpiece with big bites in it. My mother was furious and ready to get rid of the dog but that would not bring the dish back, she would have to replace it with something else. We didn't dare laugh because she was so angry but it was very funny. And we were secretly glad the dog at that particular dish because it was eggs in gelatin, which we didn't like. 

 

But it wasn't about the dog eating the food, this meant other things to my mother and she saw it as a failure. When we talk about it today she always says something about 'that darned dog' and still doesn't think it's funny because it to her it was about how life doesn't work out, being let down and disappointed and how her success was affected by things that were out of her control. And whenever she did her best, something happened to ruin it. In this case it was our dog but this was not the first time that this kind of situation had happened to her.

 

Whenever I'm in a situation where I don't know whether to laugh or be sympathetic, I try to see what it means to the other person because it's often highly personal and there are meanings that I am not aware of. They can't see the humor in a situation which reminds them that success is always one step beyond them and no matter how they try, they don't succeed. For them, these 'funny' incidents are reasons to be sad and disappointed and when we laugh they are angry and think we are being inconsiderate. What can we do to help them feel powerful? Trying to show them a different perspective might help but if not, we can acknowledge their disappointment without feeling the obligation to fix it, let them express their anger and disappointment and then help them see a more powerful alternative for the next time. And we can laugh about it in private. 

 

 

"Just imagine how much you'd get done if you stopped actively sabotaging your own work.

We must be talented, powerful and resilient creatures indeed given how much we manage to produce despite the constant undercutting, ridicule and needless censorship we aim at ourselves."

Imagine how resourceful, creative, loving and powerful you must be to live the life you're living right now while under the constant scrutiny and judgement of a harsh inner critic.  

Then...

Imagine how much more you could be and do if you learned to become your own best cheerleader?

The possibilities are endless....

To become your own best cheerleader, start with three simple steps:

 

 

Often there's no point in continually asking for explanations from people you feel have wounded you.  They may be as confused as you are about the chemistry of their motives.  In any case, forgiveness does not require a preamble of understanding:  it's a gesture of the heart, not of the mind.

 

Emotional attachments, which often involve both yearning and nostalgia, deaden our appreciation of the now.  To yearn is to inhabit an imagined dream space; to be nostalgic is to inhabit a rose-tinted memory of past times.  Neither of these is a desirable residence for the waking soul.  Move to a new neighborhood:  the evolving present.

 

We speak of "losing ourselves: in profound and absorbing experiences, and the metaphor is an apt one.  Take this idea literally and visit somewhere completely new to you - a stretch of countryside, a safe area of a city.  Use a map to plan a walk, and set off with refreshments.  At a certain point, tuck the map away and walk from memory.  When you become disorientated, relish this liberating sensation.  Appreciate what you discover.  In unfamiliar territory we can learn how to see again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A key principle of awareness is that we can't rely on the process of cause and effect, nor on other people to act according to our wishes - so we must relinquish those wishes.  To work at controlling the uncontrollable, or to wish for the impossible, wastes energy better spent on achievable goals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guilt tends to nibble away at our peace of mind - preventing us from living fully in the present.  Follow this four-point plant for dealing with minor guilt.  First, acknowledge your fault, without making excuses to yourself.  Then make amends to any injured part - with not just an apology but also, if possible some form of restitution.  Then make a commitment not to repeat the offense.  And finally, tell yourself that you've taken the appropriate steps and that the issue is history.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To unload anxiety, frustration, or emotional pain, focus your mind on the pit of your stomach.  Slowly gather these negative emotions, and move them up through your stomach, chest, and throat.  Then release your feelings in a deep groan - as if you're releasing a heavy stone of emotion into a deep well in front of you.  Notice how much lighter you feel.

 

 

 

Intuition, the ability to "know" something without resorting to reason, is a mysterious gift that science struggles to explain.  Some say that intuition is our soul's way of receiving messages that help us on our path.  What's for sure is that our intuition works bests when we're calm and relaxed:  center yourself with meditation techniques before using yours.

 

 

 

Citrus Fresh™ is a relaxing, calming blend loved by children and adults alike. Rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene, it supports the immune system and overall health* while bringing about a sense of well-being, creativity, and feelings of joy. It also works as an air purifier.

 

How to use: For dietary or topical use. When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as soy or rice milk.

Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Dilution recommended for both topical and internal use. Dilute before using on sensitive areas such as the face, neck, genital area, etc. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and very small children. Citrus oils should not be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within twelve hours.

Ingredients: Orange (Citrus aurantium), tangerine (Citrus nobilis), mandarin (Citrus reticulata), grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), lemon (Citrus limon), and spearmint (Mentha spicata).

See link below to view catalogue.  All clients receive products at wholesale prices plus gst and shipping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once you begin working on your problem areas with small, daily, success-oriented goals, the problems will disappear.

 

Did you ever notice how difficult it is to argue with someone who's not obsessed with being right?

 

Other people are going to be exactly the way they are, independent of your opinion of them.

 

The only difference between ALONE and ALL ONE is one L and that stands for love.

 

 

 

 

You are beautiful no matter what your mind tells you.  That is a fact.  If you are aware of your own beauty and accept your own beauty, the opinion of others doesn't affect you at all.

-Don Miguel Ruiz -

 

What you dismiss as an ordinary coincidence may be an opening to an extraordinary adventure.

- Deepak Chopra, M.D.-

 

Always anticipate the best outcome for yourself and others.

- Leon Nacson-

 

From time to time, ask those you love, "How can I love you more?"  Enduring loving relationships will brighten your life. 

 - Louise L. Hay -

 

 

1,001 Ways to Live in the Moment by Barbara Ann Kipfer

 

Cheryl Richardson

 

Jennifer Hoffman

 

youngliving.org

 

 

 

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Celebrate the first day of summer with an herb walk in one of our beautiful

city parks. Learn to identify the herbs that poke out from the cracks in the

sidewalks and blossom along walkways. Explore how they can help relieve

everyday ailments and how they have been used in the past.

 

 

 

 

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Here is what is new this month from Arbonne - Specials for fathers day and some

thing new in the makeup!  Check it out.  You can click any of the pictures below

and it will take you to Arbonne's website to find out further information.  Let me

know if there is anything I can do to help you out.  

 

Take care,
Brandy Novotney403.302.7114 Mbnovo@shaw.cahttp://www.arbonne.ca/http://www.arbonne.ca

 

 

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