Excerpted from a talk he gave at UC Berkeley. He's got it. :)
Friday, December 19, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Strongest clearing mixture I've EVER used!
18 Feb 2015 Update: I just had to clear the house and spray around it again. So it's lasted about 3 months and I have had a LOT of workers in and around the house since the original clearing and spraying. (Hail damage so there was a new roof and gutters and screens and a window and once it's warm enough here in Colorado painting and staining still to be done. Very nasty hail storm last 29 Sep 2014 that came from an unusual direction.) So all of those workers with whatever spirits and entities that were with them, ON TOP OF the pretty active area where my house is --- right off green space that is used as a "run way" for wildlife and some other souls. But still, only having to do it once a quarter instead of nearly daily is a good deal! :)
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As many of you have heard me say over the years, the energies on Mother Earth are ramping up, and as they continue to go higher and increase in vibration that additional energy is also waking up? certainly stirring up other energies and other beings --- entities, spirits, ghosts, other dimensional ETs, you name it.
You've also heard me talking in here a lot about clearing your space and how to keep it clear. Even with the other items I talk about for space clearing, I still had to routinely clear everywhere and sometimes it wasn't getting everything. How did I know this? Since I've been working from home predominately for the day job for the last year or so, whenever I have to leave for any period of time (even just a few hours) I ask the angels, St. Francis and St. Michael to watch over my rescue Afghan Hounds (Affies). (See the post with pics from last year when I picked them up and brought them home.)
The Affies are extremely sensitive to energies and entities of whatever type, spirits, ghosts, ETs, etc. My younger one especially so. No only do they get nightmares when things aren't clear enough, my younger one (Phoenix; he's 2 yrs old) will even point at it (like a cat) while awake and woof enough to not only draw my attention but wake me if I'm asleep.
(SIDEBAR: My sensitive senses are more along the lines of feeling (clairsentience), hearing (clairaudience), and knowing (claircognizance); long story short is that I blocked my clairvoyance when I was 3 yrs old due to an unhealthy home environment and a lot of fighting between parents who did finally divorce when I was 12. After a lot of work, it has been unplugged and my higher self / soul self acts as the throttle so that I don't get overwhelmed. When I do see things, they appear to me as solid and "real" as everything else in this world.)
Anyway, when I leave the house for more than a few hours and the Affies are alone, as part of my ritual of asking in the angels and St. Francis to watch over them until I return part of my "ask" that they are safe from "things seen and unseen," and I would usually get a major verification that when I said "unseen" that there was something still hanging out at the house, even if I had just cleared it a day or two before dragon's blood, frankincense, and myrrh.
The recipe I'm about to give you is the one I used around the house and outside of the house in combination with black salt and when I went to the office today and asked the angels to keep them safe from things seen and unseen ---- no verification signal on unseen, meaning whatever it was is now GONE. Yea! I picked it up from a rerun episode (Season 2) of The Dead Files with Amy Allan -- the best "ghost hunter" show I've seen largely because Amy helps the people by telling them how to clear the problem. Now, whether they follow her advice is a whole other matter... ;>. One of my major pet peeves with other shows of that type is because there are ways to clear the problems / spirits / entities; her "residual energy" is what others may call "thought forms" and there are ways to clear those as well.
So here's the recipe for Tar Water I went digging for after I heard her mention it during that Season 2 episode:
Ingredients:
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As many of you have heard me say over the years, the energies on Mother Earth are ramping up, and as they continue to go higher and increase in vibration that additional energy is also waking up? certainly stirring up other energies and other beings --- entities, spirits, ghosts, other dimensional ETs, you name it.
You've also heard me talking in here a lot about clearing your space and how to keep it clear. Even with the other items I talk about for space clearing, I still had to routinely clear everywhere and sometimes it wasn't getting everything. How did I know this? Since I've been working from home predominately for the day job for the last year or so, whenever I have to leave for any period of time (even just a few hours) I ask the angels, St. Francis and St. Michael to watch over my rescue Afghan Hounds (Affies). (See the post with pics from last year when I picked them up and brought them home.)
The Affies are extremely sensitive to energies and entities of whatever type, spirits, ghosts, ETs, etc. My younger one especially so. No only do they get nightmares when things aren't clear enough, my younger one (Phoenix; he's 2 yrs old) will even point at it (like a cat) while awake and woof enough to not only draw my attention but wake me if I'm asleep.
(SIDEBAR: My sensitive senses are more along the lines of feeling (clairsentience), hearing (clairaudience), and knowing (claircognizance); long story short is that I blocked my clairvoyance when I was 3 yrs old due to an unhealthy home environment and a lot of fighting between parents who did finally divorce when I was 12. After a lot of work, it has been unplugged and my higher self / soul self acts as the throttle so that I don't get overwhelmed. When I do see things, they appear to me as solid and "real" as everything else in this world.)
Anyway, when I leave the house for more than a few hours and the Affies are alone, as part of my ritual of asking in the angels and St. Francis to watch over them until I return part of my "ask" that they are safe from "things seen and unseen," and I would usually get a major verification that when I said "unseen" that there was something still hanging out at the house, even if I had just cleared it a day or two before dragon's blood, frankincense, and myrrh.
The recipe I'm about to give you is the one I used around the house and outside of the house in combination with black salt and when I went to the office today and asked the angels to keep them safe from things seen and unseen ---- no verification signal on unseen, meaning whatever it was is now GONE. Yea! I picked it up from a rerun episode (Season 2) of The Dead Files with Amy Allan -- the best "ghost hunter" show I've seen largely because Amy helps the people by telling them how to clear the problem. Now, whether they follow her advice is a whole other matter... ;>. One of my major pet peeves with other shows of that type is because there are ways to clear the problems / spirits / entities; her "residual energy" is what others may call "thought forms" and there are ways to clear those as well.
Ingredients:
- Creolina
- Holy Water
- Sea Salt
- Sprayer bottle and/or dropper bottle
- Black Salt to sprinkle around after
Instructions:
In the sprayer bottle and/or dropper bottle, mix a small (very small) amount of Creolina, a pinch or so of Sea Salt, and fill the bottle with Holy water. Shake well. The liquid will look brownish.
Creolina is the closest thing to pure "tar water" that can be found these days. It is a cleaning solution (disinfectant) made from coal tar and it is very strong! And so is the scent. Holy Water, if you don't want to buy it or get it from your local church, you can also make your own and my book has instructions for how to do that. Black Salt is black lava salt and is edible.
Spray in the corners of the room, property, around the basement, or foundation of the house or area where your problem keeps recurring. If you don't use the sprayer, use 1 drop of the liquid instead. After each area is sprayed and/or dropped, sprinkle the black salt as a barrier. The black salt absorbs any negative energies present and gives them a place to go to get away from the tar water mixture. I also said a prayer of clearing while spraying and sprinkling, to clear the negative lower energies and also invited in the higher, Divine and Angelic energies, and also asked for Divine Protection.
I sprayed only my basement area and crawl space area both inside the house and outside the house and also hit a few areas around my property line where I know some things come through from the green space next to me. My crawl space seems to attract things for some reason, and it is under the family room.
The lightness in the entire house (even the second floor!) rest of the afternoon and next day was nearly enough to make me dizzy! LOL :D I did that Saturday and went to the office today (Wednesday) so even 4 days later everything is still clear. It will be interesting to see how long this extreme clear lasts. Enjoy! :)
Monday, October 20, 2014
Volunteers needed for free regression therapy sessions...
I'm rounding out a book on lives during the Burning Times. More details are over here: http://lightworkerregressiontherapy.com/special-project-volunteers-needed-for-free-therapy-sessions/
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Soaring with your Angels mp3 available :)
My new Soaring with your Angels mp3 is out with CD Baby, so you'll also find it on Amazon, iTunes, and every other place for mp3 downloads.
Enjoy the higher energies as you float away on your angels wings! :)
Enjoy the higher energies as you float away on your angels wings! :)
Friday, September 12, 2014
Come connect with other Lightworkers on Facebook and LinkedIn :)
I seem to be spending more time "hanging" with Lightworkers in two (2) specific places lately, one particular Lightworker's of the World group in Facebook where there are another 36,000+ of us that contribute equally and in LinkedIn in the Spiritual Writer's Association where there are another nearly 7,000 Lightworkers who are writers.
If you're looking for like-minded friends, these are a couple of decent places to hook up with them. :) The LinkedIn group tends to get a little more intellectual at times since that group is also writers usually working on a book. But by and large it is a decent group of open-minded folks you can have an honest discussion with and go deep-diving into topics with. It's a closed group so you have to ask for membership. And membership on LinkedIn is free.
The FB group is an open group and membership in FB is free also.
So come joins us! The FB group is really focused on shining their light brightly and bringing change to the world. The LinkedIn group is focused on sharing that light through writing.
Until next time,
If you're looking for like-minded friends, these are a couple of decent places to hook up with them. :) The LinkedIn group tends to get a little more intellectual at times since that group is also writers usually working on a book. But by and large it is a decent group of open-minded folks you can have an honest discussion with and go deep-diving into topics with. It's a closed group so you have to ask for membership. And membership on LinkedIn is free.
The FB group is an open group and membership in FB is free also.
So come joins us! The FB group is really focused on shining their light brightly and bringing change to the world. The LinkedIn group is focused on sharing that light through writing.
Until next time,
Sunday, August 3, 2014
calling Divine Messengers . . .
This post is specifically for those of you out there who are Divine Messengers and are looking for a little help to connect to Divine Inspiration, organize your thoughts, and get your Divine Message, your Divine Story out to others.
You've probably seen my tweets about the Divine JV Giveaway that went on during all of July, and which has been extended through August 8 so that everyone can access and share the gifts from those gifters who joined us late. Here's the link: http://yourdivinebizgifts.com/go/542
The gifts I had available in there I also have available for everyone anytime on my new site: DivineWritingCoach.com You can sign up for my newsletter and download an e-book on connecting with your Divine Messenger (both inside and outside yourself), download an MP3 of binaural meditation music (folks have called it "melodie music" before <lol>), or both.
After much meditation and thought on what to do for the giveaway, the Divine Writing Coach was born. :) It's a marriage of the two sides of me --- the spiritual, "woo woo" side, and the professional, published writer side.
For those of you who aren't aware, my "day job" for the last 20+ years has been writing about technology. My first byline was in the fall of '95 and I've been doing it ever since. There was and still is a great need for those who not only understand technology but who can also explain it to others. In 2012, I married those parts in myself, started a publishing house, and published my first "woo woo" book.
In exchange for the freebies, you'll see the newsletter every few weeks (I promise not to spam you daily! That just annoys the crap out of me...) and it will contain even more tips on putting your Divine Message, your Divine Story, and your Divine book together, including how to tell when your idea is too big or too much for just one book.
So if you've ever thought about writing your book and getting it out there, come on over and join us! It's always easier when you have friends going through the same things you are. :)
hugs,
You've probably seen my tweets about the Divine JV Giveaway that went on during all of July, and which has been extended through August 8 so that everyone can access and share the gifts from those gifters who joined us late. Here's the link: http://yourdivinebizgifts.com/go/542
The gifts I had available in there I also have available for everyone anytime on my new site: DivineWritingCoach.com You can sign up for my newsletter and download an e-book on connecting with your Divine Messenger (both inside and outside yourself), download an MP3 of binaural meditation music (folks have called it "melodie music" before <lol>), or both.
After much meditation and thought on what to do for the giveaway, the Divine Writing Coach was born. :) It's a marriage of the two sides of me --- the spiritual, "woo woo" side, and the professional, published writer side.
For those of you who aren't aware, my "day job" for the last 20+ years has been writing about technology. My first byline was in the fall of '95 and I've been doing it ever since. There was and still is a great need for those who not only understand technology but who can also explain it to others. In 2012, I married those parts in myself, started a publishing house, and published my first "woo woo" book.
In exchange for the freebies, you'll see the newsletter every few weeks (I promise not to spam you daily! That just annoys the crap out of me...) and it will contain even more tips on putting your Divine Message, your Divine Story, and your Divine book together, including how to tell when your idea is too big or too much for just one book.
So if you've ever thought about writing your book and getting it out there, come on over and join us! It's always easier when you have friends going through the same things you are. :)
hugs,
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Lightworkers --- your help is needed tonight
Lightworkers! Your help is needed around the world tonight. Healing energies, loving thoughts, pink energy to calm emotions and ease transitions. To help with that, here's a Golden Healing Angel image channeled by Naomi Watts to help us focus and send a request / affirmation / prayer to the Divine and Archangels to help our little blue planet that's in so much turmoil tonight from the little humans all over her surface...
Raphael, Gabriel, Uriel, and Michael....
Watchers of the World,
Angels of the four winds and cardinal directions of Mother Earth
We ask for your help,
Which help is sorely needed tonight in many places around the Earth
Which help is sorely needed tonight in many places around the Earth
To diffuse tense situations
Calm angry emotions
And help those transition who passed into the Spirit Realm so suddenly today
We ask that you send the excess energy from all of these situations
Deep into Mother Earth
Who can use them and transmute them
To help Her heal and become something positive
Something full of life and love and hope
And so it is, and so shall it be
Diffused and Transmuted
three by three....
When you think of the hot spots over the next few days, please direct your thoughts to this request to the Archangel Watchers and the Divine for transmutation of the energies. Our Light Being friends can't help until asked because of the whole free will, non-interference Universal Law experiment going on here on Mother Earth.
Namaste' Lightworker friends... and thank you.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Siberian meteor follow up
This is a follow-up to our posting on 24 Feb 2013 about meteors & moldavite. I ran across a very interesting NOVA episode about it where a couple of scientists gathered all the video that was shot of the object (think about all those cell phones and dash cams), analyzed it, and managed to estimate the size and where it originated from. It came at us from the Sun side, so we literally never saw it coming.
According to NASA, the Siberian meteor exploded with the power of 30 Hiroshima bombs and was the larges object to burst in the atmosphere since the Tunguska event of 1908, also in Sibera.
Here's the link to view the episode online at PBS. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/meteor-strike.html
Enjoy!
According to NASA, the Siberian meteor exploded with the power of 30 Hiroshima bombs and was the larges object to burst in the atmosphere since the Tunguska event of 1908, also in Sibera.
Here's the link to view the episode online at PBS. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/meteor-strike.html
Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Free gifts during the entire month of July 2014 from like minded folks around the world!
Over 600 like-minded, spiritual entrepreneurs from around the world are giving away freebies for the entire month of July! No strings attached! There are e-books, MP3s, meditation music, hypnosis MP3s, mini-sessions, and oh so much more! Our gifts to you! Please come and claim them! :) http://yourdivinebizgifts.com/go/542
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Doctorate of Divinity & ordination as an Interfaith Esoteric & Spiritual Lightworker Minister
So I've been a bit absent here the last month or so and that's because there has been much going on in my life and little time to write about here to let you all know. :) Probably the biggest news is that, as many of you know, I've held ULC ministerial titles since 2003, but lately I'd been feeling a pull to do something a bit more --- so when I stumbled across the Esoteric Interfaith Seminary while doing some research for the next book (the one on the Divine Feminine), I took a closer look.
If you've read my first book, you know I have a major problem with most organized religions and prefer to refer to myself as spiritual or a seeker or even a Gnostic or green witch if pushed to hang a label on what I believe. Most of all, I am a purple sheep, a learner, and walking my own path on my own spiritual journey.
Anyway, the more I looked at them the more I liked what I saw. The pages I had stumbled across initially about Magdalene and the Divine Feminine also referred to Jeshua by his given name. So, after talking to the Senior Minister / Bishop there, I submitted my first book (Working with your Angels: Clearing and Blessing your Home) as my thesis, which was accepted for the DDiv degree. :)
This additional ordination and degree provides additional protection for my clients when I'm working with them, wherever they may be in the world and however we are working together, whether that is via e-mail, phone, Skype, or in person. All of our work together now falls under spiritual counseling, pastoral counseling, and ministerial counseling.
And yea, I can call myself "Rev. Dr." now just as soon as the paperwork arrives not to mention performing weddings / hand fastings, funerals, and rites of passage as needed in all 50 states. :)
in the Light until next time,
If you've read my first book, you know I have a major problem with most organized religions and prefer to refer to myself as spiritual or a seeker or even a Gnostic or green witch if pushed to hang a label on what I believe. Most of all, I am a purple sheep, a learner, and walking my own path on my own spiritual journey.
Anyway, the more I looked at them the more I liked what I saw. The pages I had stumbled across initially about Magdalene and the Divine Feminine also referred to Jeshua by his given name. So, after talking to the Senior Minister / Bishop there, I submitted my first book (Working with your Angels: Clearing and Blessing your Home) as my thesis, which was accepted for the DDiv degree. :)
This additional ordination and degree provides additional protection for my clients when I'm working with them, wherever they may be in the world and however we are working together, whether that is via e-mail, phone, Skype, or in person. All of our work together now falls under spiritual counseling, pastoral counseling, and ministerial counseling.
And yea, I can call myself "Rev. Dr." now just as soon as the paperwork arrives not to mention performing weddings / hand fastings, funerals, and rites of passage as needed in all 50 states. :)
in the Light until next time,
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Traditional herbs in a bolus to treat your unmentionables ;> (how to)
I thought I would share this since it's good for so very many things from a traditional herbal use perspective. It's a mixture of 8 herbs into a bolus for placement in those areas folks don't like to talk about. You can also make herbal douches and enemas from the same herbs if you'd prefer to treat that way instead of with the bolus, although the bolus treatment is stronger.
The information below is distilled from two different books: Cancer Salves by Ingrid Naiman and The Herbal Medicine Maker's Handbook by James Green. The Cancer Salves book is outstanding and well worth the price. If you hit it just right you may even be able to find a used copy on Amazon a bit cheaper.
These herbs and this particular bolus treatment has been traditionally used for conditions ranging from cervical cancer to prostate cancer to colo-rectal cancer, as well as conditions that are not quite so severe, including most gynecological ones (yeast infections, vaginitis, HPV treatment, etc.). Many of the herbs are antimicrobial --- antiviral and antibacterial --- while others are soothing and nourishing to the healthy tissue helping the body not only in the specific area but also in a systemic way as they are absorbed in your blood stream so it can fight off the attackers. (The mucus membranes in the areas where these are used are very thin so the blood is close by.) They stimulate the blood and lymph system to carry away toxins. Many of them are also mild laxatives to ensure those toxins are flushed from the body.
Most of these herbs are readily available, although some are easier to find in season. (The most expensive herb on this list is goldenseal. Buy the smallest quantity possible since we're only going to use a small amount.) My favorite place for purchasing organic herbs (because you do want organic for this use and most herbal uses) and associated supplies (including the cocoa butter or coconut oil) is Mountain Rose Herbs in Oregon. They safely pack everything by hand for shipping and you can be assured there are real herbalists on the other end if you ever have any questions. I also love their large bottles with corks that are made from recycled glass. My kitchen is full of them! If what you're looking for there isn't in stock or is out of season, then check on Amazon.com and you can usually find it. Make sure you include "organic" in the search term for the particular herb.
So, here's the recipe and instructions below.
(Note: If you are pregnant, do not attempt. Partridgeberry can cause miscarriages if taken in the first or second trimester. If you are on any prescription meds, talk with your doctor before trying this because the herbs may interact with the prescription drugs. Also be aware that the FDA only approves herbs as dietary supplements --- you know, the standard statement: The information provided is for informational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluation by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)
Ingredients:
The information below is distilled from two different books: Cancer Salves by Ingrid Naiman and The Herbal Medicine Maker's Handbook by James Green. The Cancer Salves book is outstanding and well worth the price. If you hit it just right you may even be able to find a used copy on Amazon a bit cheaper.
These herbs and this particular bolus treatment has been traditionally used for conditions ranging from cervical cancer to prostate cancer to colo-rectal cancer, as well as conditions that are not quite so severe, including most gynecological ones (yeast infections, vaginitis, HPV treatment, etc.). Many of the herbs are antimicrobial --- antiviral and antibacterial --- while others are soothing and nourishing to the healthy tissue helping the body not only in the specific area but also in a systemic way as they are absorbed in your blood stream so it can fight off the attackers. (The mucus membranes in the areas where these are used are very thin so the blood is close by.) They stimulate the blood and lymph system to carry away toxins. Many of them are also mild laxatives to ensure those toxins are flushed from the body.
Most of these herbs are readily available, although some are easier to find in season. (The most expensive herb on this list is goldenseal. Buy the smallest quantity possible since we're only going to use a small amount.) My favorite place for purchasing organic herbs (because you do want organic for this use and most herbal uses) and associated supplies (including the cocoa butter or coconut oil) is Mountain Rose Herbs in Oregon. They safely pack everything by hand for shipping and you can be assured there are real herbalists on the other end if you ever have any questions. I also love their large bottles with corks that are made from recycled glass. My kitchen is full of them! If what you're looking for there isn't in stock or is out of season, then check on Amazon.com and you can usually find it. Make sure you include "organic" in the search term for the particular herb.
So, here's the recipe and instructions below.
(Note: If you are pregnant, do not attempt. Partridgeberry can cause miscarriages if taken in the first or second trimester. If you are on any prescription meds, talk with your doctor before trying this because the herbs may interact with the prescription drugs. Also be aware that the FDA only approves herbs as dietary supplements --- you know, the standard statement: The information provided is for informational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluation by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)
Ingredients:
- Partridgeberry (mitchella repens) --- Well known among American Indians, it was used mainly for female concerns, but also appears to have antiinflammatory properties as well as being astringent and having the ability to stop bleeding.
- Yellow Dock Root --- antimicrobial, antibacterial, anticancer, anti tumor, and anti fungal. In the same family as sheep sorrel, one of the main "essiac" herbs. Blood & lymph cleanser. High in Vitamin C and iron.
- Chickweed --- Rich in vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. Strong anti-inflammatory and blood purifier.
- Mullein Leaf --- Antibacterial, anti inflammatory, anti-spasmodic. Also mucilaginous and helps sooth the healthy tissue.
- Marshmallow Root --- Anti inflammatory rich in amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. Stimulates the immune system. Also mucilaginous and helps sooth the healthy tissue.
- Goldenseal Root --- Wild harvesting has put it on the endangered list, so buy it from reputable source. Commercial herb growers are growing it now to meet demand so the wild sources can come back. It has a long history of use among Eastern American Indians for everything from from eye washes to mixing it with bear grease to make an insect repellent. :) Antibacertial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antibiotic, and strengthens the immune system.
- Slippery Elm Bark --- Mucilaginous and helps sooth the healthy tissue. Another herb also in the "essiac" herb formulation. High in antioxidants. Traditionally used by American Indians in slaves for healing wounds, boils, and skin inflammation. It was taken internally for coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and stomach problems.
- Comfrey Root (aka "knitbone"; optional) --- It makes cells grow faster so may want to omit it depending on what condition you're using it for specifically. It's also anti-inflammatory.
- Cocoa butter or coconut oil --- nourishing to the healthy cells as well as provides a delivery method for the herbs.
Directions (cold process):
- Powder the herbs if you couldn't purchase them powered.
The easiest way to do this is with a coffee grinder, just don't burn it out. Powder small amounts, starting with 1 Tablespoon. Some of the herbs are "poofy" (mullein leaf) while others (roots) can be very hard on the grinder. Pulse it in short bursts so you won't burn out the motor. - Mix equal parts of each herb once powdered.
Start with 1 Tablespoon each, which will give you 8 Tablespoons of herb to mix. - Add the cocoa butter or coconut oil and mix well.
You should have a sticky, gooey mass like Toll House Cookie dough if using cocoa butter and a very thick and stiff mix with coconut oil. - Form the bolus.
Use clean hands and make little "tootsie roll" forms about the size of your little finger. Place them on wax paper as you finish. You can either wrap them in plastic or aluminum foil when done. - Use 1 at night at bedtime.
Folks use it differently, but the general agreement seems to be daily for 5 to 7 days. Use a pantiliner to catch any discharge. Others have used it every other day and some others more infrequently when in maintenance mode or preventative mode. Some don't have a discharge, which just means the body needed and absorbed everything in the bolus --- herbs, oils, and butters.
Tips!
Cocoa butter can be hard to work with if you melt it, add the herbs, pour into a form then cool. Once it's above a certain temperature it melts at a lower than body temperature. That's why we've given directions above for making it using a cold process --- the simplest way possible. If you prefer to melt the carrier, add the herbs, and pour into a form, please use coconut oil instead as the carrier.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Angelic assistance during regression therapy --- change your life in 3 intense sessions & 6 weeks
As you may know, I see clients who want to explore past / other lives (regression therapy) and what dawned on me today is that during those sessions we not only explore those lives but we do it in a very unique, safe, healing way with our higher selves called in / plugged in, with the angels and the circle of light, and with whatever ascended masters and teachers we intuit to invite in well. Most traditional hypnotists / hypnotherapists do not work this way, but you will find many spiritual healers, energy medicine practitioners, preachers, energy therapists and transpersonal therapists work this way. The Archangels nearly always present in these sessions include Raphael, Haniel, Ariel, Michael, and Gabriel. Ascended Masters that usually sit in include Jesus / Jeshua, Kwan Yin, St. Francis, St. Germaine, and others depending on your own personal spiritual beliefs will pop in as well.
Major Healing
These sessions often become a major healing for the person working with. Areas and issues that may have come up for them during other modalities and other therapies during their personal growth that may not have been fully understood or fully experienced become both fully understood and fully experienced during our work together, and this experience happens in a very safe manner so that if you don't want to completely "feel" that experience we're examining, if you don't have to. I use techniques so that you are safe and comfortable at all times and we would never force you to face something you're not ready to experience.
3 Sessions over 6 weeks (or less)
A series of three sessions seems to work well whether you're an old hand at meditation and focused concentration, or whether you're new to it all and have never experienced it before. The first session is usually pretty light but can touch on areas that need further investigation. That's what happens in the second session and that session is usually the one that will give you what you need at this particular time for wherever you are in your life at this time. The third session is always a surprise but will be what is needed at the time. This may involve a healing for you, your loved ones, it might be deepening that understanding received in the second session, it might be resolving some unresolved issues. I never know what it will be, but it will be just as powerful.
This type of work is very intense and each session lasts a full 2 hours (Not just "clinical hours," which are usually 45-50 min; this is a full 120 min.) and is best done in person. Lighter work is fine to do by phone and in Skype, but this type of intenseness is just better held with both in the same physical room surrounded by the Circle of Light with the energies held together. Not only does it seem to sit better, but I can also see and feel what's going on with you better and hold a hand or touch your shoulder if as we experience it together. You're not alone during this intense work.
I have done some intense work on myself by phone (soul fragment retrieval with me on the client / receiving end) where the session was only 1 hour and afterwards I still felt... not quite done? Certainly not grounded and certainly still doing some major processing around the whole thing. In fact, I continued to process for an entire week and it's a good thing I had pre-arranged to take that following week off before hand.
Because these sessions are so intense and so healing and so long (2 hours each), scheduling them every other week instead of every week works for many because it gives them time to process in between sessions. So, over a 6 week period we can accomplish some major work for your own growth, for clearing any blocks you may have run into, for understanding what your own work has brought to the surface, for even understanding what your dreams and meditations have been trying to tell you. This is often the first place deep-seated issues will surface.
Qualifications for this Work
Wondering who I am to be able to help guide you through this? You know parts of it if you've read the first book and other parts of it from the blog here and the over at Luna Wellness. Many would call me a "real" person, because I tend to be very grounded and came from "real" people --- farm girl, remember, from generations of farmers, coal miners, and nurses. ;>).
The therapies I use to guide you are therapies I used in my own healing at various points in my life. I have been on both sides of the couch, like most healers and therapists. Many American Indian's have a saying: You cannot truly know a thing until you have experienced it for yourself. That points out a big difference between "book learning" and first-hand experience. Some would call that the difference between theory and practice and often those differences are major.
Since many folks find comfort is seeing the credentials, here's the list of I've accumulated since 2002. I've tried to group them by areas. I've been practicing energy medicine since 2002, hypnotherapy since 2003, and held ULC ordination since 2003.
Where & When
If you're ever in the Denver area and want to schedule your series of 3 sessions for some very deep and intense work, shoot me an e-mail and I'll get you scheduled.
Word from some of my super-sensitive friends is that starting this summer (2014), the Denver area will be inundated with folks looking for regression therapy to explore past lives. :)
This area is home to many wonderful, old souls who are drawn to the energy here and all up and down the Rocky Mountain West region --- it holds the heart energy for the country, the freedom of the wide open spaces, and what is left of the Old West.
Come to Denver and heal your heart, touch the angels, and reconnect with yourself and your intuition. You'll take it all home with you.
Major Healing
These sessions often become a major healing for the person working with. Areas and issues that may have come up for them during other modalities and other therapies during their personal growth that may not have been fully understood or fully experienced become both fully understood and fully experienced during our work together, and this experience happens in a very safe manner so that if you don't want to completely "feel" that experience we're examining, if you don't have to. I use techniques so that you are safe and comfortable at all times and we would never force you to face something you're not ready to experience.
3 Sessions over 6 weeks (or less)
A series of three sessions seems to work well whether you're an old hand at meditation and focused concentration, or whether you're new to it all and have never experienced it before. The first session is usually pretty light but can touch on areas that need further investigation. That's what happens in the second session and that session is usually the one that will give you what you need at this particular time for wherever you are in your life at this time. The third session is always a surprise but will be what is needed at the time. This may involve a healing for you, your loved ones, it might be deepening that understanding received in the second session, it might be resolving some unresolved issues. I never know what it will be, but it will be just as powerful.
This type of work is very intense and each session lasts a full 2 hours (Not just "clinical hours," which are usually 45-50 min; this is a full 120 min.) and is best done in person. Lighter work is fine to do by phone and in Skype, but this type of intenseness is just better held with both in the same physical room surrounded by the Circle of Light with the energies held together. Not only does it seem to sit better, but I can also see and feel what's going on with you better and hold a hand or touch your shoulder if as we experience it together. You're not alone during this intense work.
I have done some intense work on myself by phone (soul fragment retrieval with me on the client / receiving end) where the session was only 1 hour and afterwards I still felt... not quite done? Certainly not grounded and certainly still doing some major processing around the whole thing. In fact, I continued to process for an entire week and it's a good thing I had pre-arranged to take that following week off before hand.
Because these sessions are so intense and so healing and so long (2 hours each), scheduling them every other week instead of every week works for many because it gives them time to process in between sessions. So, over a 6 week period we can accomplish some major work for your own growth, for clearing any blocks you may have run into, for understanding what your own work has brought to the surface, for even understanding what your dreams and meditations have been trying to tell you. This is often the first place deep-seated issues will surface.
Qualifications for this Work
Wondering who I am to be able to help guide you through this? You know parts of it if you've read the first book and other parts of it from the blog here and the over at Luna Wellness. Many would call me a "real" person, because I tend to be very grounded and came from "real" people --- farm girl, remember, from generations of farmers, coal miners, and nurses. ;>).
The therapies I use to guide you are therapies I used in my own healing at various points in my life. I have been on both sides of the couch, like most healers and therapists. Many American Indian's have a saying: You cannot truly know a thing until you have experienced it for yourself. That points out a big difference between "book learning" and first-hand experience. Some would call that the difference between theory and practice and often those differences are major.
Since many folks find comfort is seeing the credentials, here's the list of I've accumulated since 2002. I've tried to group them by areas. I've been practicing energy medicine since 2002, hypnotherapy since 2003, and held ULC ordination since 2003.
- Past Life Healer (Doreen Virtue)
- Advanced Counseling for hypnotherapists
- Karuna Healing Master Teacher (Center for Wholistic Health)
- Usui Reiki Master Teacher (Center for Wholistic Health)
- Integrated Energy Therapy Advanced Practitioner (Center of Being)
IET is a form of cellular release therapy closely connected to angels, especially Archangel Ariel. - Reconnective Energy (hands activated during a reconnection)
- Spiritual Counselor & Soul Therapist (Universal Life Church*)
- Doctor of Metaphysics (ULC)
- Ordained Minister (ULC)
* ULC is non-denominational and believes we are all children from the same universe and looks to change the negative perceptions of religion, faith, and spirituality by encouraging all to take control and speak their truth, whatever that truth may be. All beliefs are honored here. Christian, Jew, Gentile, Agnostic, Gnostic, Atheist, Buddhist, Shinto, Pagan, Wiccan, Druid, etc., and even those who are anti-religious are welcome. It is not unusual for old souls to have many, many issues with religion to work out since many old souls have had past lives as nuns, monks, priests, preachers and teachers of various sorts. Many were burned as "witches" or "sorcerers" down through the ages. Those old souls - YOU if you are still reading here - held the higher energies for Mother Earth, anchoring them in during those dark times and are truly today's Lightworkers. Welcome Back and I am honored to be working with you again! :)
- Clinical Hypnotherapist (American Council of Hypnotist Examiners)
- Forensic Hypnosist (National Guild of Hypnotists)
- Certified Hypnotherapist (National Guild of Hypnotists)
- Registered Psychotherapist (NLC#8036) with the state of Colorado.Required for hypnotists / hypnotherapists in Colorado. Colorado is one of the few states that closely regulates its hypnotists / hypnotherapists. California is another.
Where & When
If you're ever in the Denver area and want to schedule your series of 3 sessions for some very deep and intense work, shoot me an e-mail and I'll get you scheduled.
Word from some of my super-sensitive friends is that starting this summer (2014), the Denver area will be inundated with folks looking for regression therapy to explore past lives. :)
This area is home to many wonderful, old souls who are drawn to the energy here and all up and down the Rocky Mountain West region --- it holds the heart energy for the country, the freedom of the wide open spaces, and what is left of the Old West.
Come to Denver and heal your heart, touch the angels, and reconnect with yourself and your intuition. You'll take it all home with you.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
natural grease cutter, sanitizer & disinfectant for the kitchen and around the house
I've been doing a lot of work with essential oils lately (in case you hadn't noticed from the posts, lol ;>), and whipped this up last week and have been using it for the kitchen counters & appliances. You could probably also use it in the bath --- I just have tried it there yet. It's a nice alternative to the bleach wipes and even just ammonia and water for cutting grease, which is something the bleach wipes don't (or didn't) do.
If you work extensively with essential oils, I'm sure you could wipe up something similar from scratch. I just found it easier to use an essential oil mix already on the market --- one similar to what the pick pockets used during the plague in Europe. See what you think and feel free to adapt and change the ingredients as needed. Enjoy!
Natural Grease Cutter, Sanitizer & Disinfectant
Shopping List:
- 1, 10 ml (1/3 oz) bottle of Plant Therapy Germ Fighter essential oil mix. This mix contains essential oils of Lemon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, and Rosemary so be careful not to touch your hands to your eye area during use or while mixing. Clove, Eucalyptus, and Cinnamon oils can burn! A 1997 study (Weber State University) showed these oils are 99.96% effective against airborne bacteria, so you know they'll kill surface germs as well.
- 1, 16 oz spray bottle
- 12 oz to 16 oz bottle of isopropyl alcohol (70%) or witch hazel, whichever you have on hand. It's ok if some has been used and it's not a full bottle.
The alcohol evaporates fast and kills germs in its own right. I had alcohol on hand and used that. Witch Hazel is a tad more expensive but also germicidal as well as astringent. (I use it as a skin toner and makeup remover before moisturizing.) Besides their antimicrobial properties, these two also helps us mix the essential oils with water.
- Tea Tree essential oil (2 to 4 droppers full)
Tea Tree essential is also a well known antiseptic / antimicrobial / germ killer.
- Filtered water
Directions:
Add the alcohol or witch hazel to the spray bottle first. Then add the Germ Fighter and tea tree essential oils. Fill bottle with filtered water. Shake well before each use. Spray and wipe like you would with any other disinfectant. I think it smells much better (and cleaner) than what you get with the chemical wipes, and it's just as convenient once mixed.
If you work extensively with essential oils, I'm sure you could wipe up something similar from scratch. I just found it easier to use an essential oil mix already on the market --- one similar to what the pick pockets used during the plague in Europe. See what you think and feel free to adapt and change the ingredients as needed. Enjoy!
Natural Grease Cutter, Sanitizer & Disinfectant
Shopping List:
- 1, 10 ml (1/3 oz) bottle of Plant Therapy Germ Fighter essential oil mix. This mix contains essential oils of Lemon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, and Rosemary so be careful not to touch your hands to your eye area during use or while mixing. Clove, Eucalyptus, and Cinnamon oils can burn! A 1997 study (Weber State University) showed these oils are 99.96% effective against airborne bacteria, so you know they'll kill surface germs as well.
- 1, 16 oz spray bottle
- 12 oz to 16 oz bottle of isopropyl alcohol (70%) or witch hazel, whichever you have on hand. It's ok if some has been used and it's not a full bottle.
The alcohol evaporates fast and kills germs in its own right. I had alcohol on hand and used that. Witch Hazel is a tad more expensive but also germicidal as well as astringent. (I use it as a skin toner and makeup remover before moisturizing.) Besides their antimicrobial properties, these two also helps us mix the essential oils with water.
- Tea Tree essential oil (2 to 4 droppers full)
Tea Tree essential is also a well known antiseptic / antimicrobial / germ killer.
- Filtered water
Directions:
Add the alcohol or witch hazel to the spray bottle first. Then add the Germ Fighter and tea tree essential oils. Fill bottle with filtered water. Shake well before each use. Spray and wipe like you would with any other disinfectant. I think it smells much better (and cleaner) than what you get with the chemical wipes, and it's just as convenient once mixed.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Gluten free, dairy free Tuna Noodle casserole with Dill
Since so many of us are sensitive to gluten & dairy products (not to mention the weight you can lose and how much better you'll feel w/o those items in your diet), here's an update to an old favorite for stretching those food dollars right before pay day. ;> This update makes it high in protein, high in fiber, and low fat.
Tuna Noodle Casserole (updated to be gluten & dairy free)
Ingredients:
1, 12 oz box of Barilla gluten free noodles (any shape preferred)
2, 12 oz cans of Tuna
1, 15 oz can Fava Beans
1, 15 oz can Creamed Corn
1, 15 oz can Sweet Peas
1, medium red or sweet onion
Celery salt or diced celery to taste
Dill herb to taste
Directions:
Put water on to boil & add pasta once boil is reached. Boil pasta until al dente.
Chop onion & saute in olive or other monounsaturated oil (safflower, coconut, canola). Add celery salt or diced celery and also saute until onions are translucent.
Place in bowl. Add the other ingredients. No reason to drain unless you want. If you drain them, it might be a little dry later and you may need to add some water or coconut milk or almond milk.
Mix well.
Once pasta is done, add to bowl and mix well.
Get (2) two, 2 Quart casserole dishes ready - light spray w/ oil on sides and bottom to prevent sticking. You'll fill one dish and the other will hold about 2 large servings if you have something smaller to use.
Spoon mixture into casserole dishes and sprinkle dill lightly over top.
Cover and heat at 350F for 30 minutes. Take off the cover for the last 5-10 min if you'd like the top browned.
Serve and enjoy!
The fava beans add fiber, protein and interest to the other usual ingredients. The creamed corn adds some moisture and sweetness.
Tuna Noodle Casserole (updated to be gluten & dairy free)
Ingredients:
1, 12 oz box of Barilla gluten free noodles (any shape preferred)
2, 12 oz cans of Tuna
1, 15 oz can Fava Beans
1, 15 oz can Creamed Corn
1, 15 oz can Sweet Peas
1, medium red or sweet onion
Celery salt or diced celery to taste
Dill herb to taste
Directions:
Put water on to boil & add pasta once boil is reached. Boil pasta until al dente.
Chop onion & saute in olive or other monounsaturated oil (safflower, coconut, canola). Add celery salt or diced celery and also saute until onions are translucent.
Place in bowl. Add the other ingredients. No reason to drain unless you want. If you drain them, it might be a little dry later and you may need to add some water or coconut milk or almond milk.
Mix well.
Once pasta is done, add to bowl and mix well.
Get (2) two, 2 Quart casserole dishes ready - light spray w/ oil on sides and bottom to prevent sticking. You'll fill one dish and the other will hold about 2 large servings if you have something smaller to use.
Spoon mixture into casserole dishes and sprinkle dill lightly over top.
Cover and heat at 350F for 30 minutes. Take off the cover for the last 5-10 min if you'd like the top browned.
Serve and enjoy!
The fava beans add fiber, protein and interest to the other usual ingredients. The creamed corn adds some moisture and sweetness.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Recycle those Roses from Valentine's Day to enjoy the rest of the year
Wondering what to do with those Valentine's Day Roses your sweetie gave you? (Besides tossing them out or into the compost pile if you have one that is.) Here's an easy way to recycle them so you can enjoy them all year long, especially when that special someone ticks you off and you need to remember why you love them in the first place. ;>
Roses are wonderful energy tools the plant people have gifted to us. In their flower form, they absorb negative energy and are an effective visualization to protect you from negative energy in dense energy places, such as hospitals, doctor's offices, and even government agencies.
Even removed from their flower form, the rose vibration is the highest vibration you can include in your baths, rosewater, oils, lotions, and body butters. Commercial, distilled rosewater is rather expensive, but you can grow your own and make your own. And who doesn't like the scent of a rose bush in their back yard?
Drying the Rose Petals
Once the petals are completely dry you have several options for use:
Roses are wonderful energy tools the plant people have gifted to us. In their flower form, they absorb negative energy and are an effective visualization to protect you from negative energy in dense energy places, such as hospitals, doctor's offices, and even government agencies.
Even removed from their flower form, the rose vibration is the highest vibration you can include in your baths, rosewater, oils, lotions, and body butters. Commercial, distilled rosewater is rather expensive, but you can grow your own and make your own. And who doesn't like the scent of a rose bush in their back yard?
Drying the Rose Petals
- Once they're starting to show some wear, before tossing out the stems pluck the petals / flower heads and store in an open container. Make sure the container is open otherwise they'll mold.
- If you live in a dry climate like I do in Colorado, simply toss them by hand like a salad until all the petals are dry.
- If you live elsewhere you may want to either put them through a dehydrator on low or in a cool (like 100 F) oven to dry. Remember to toss in there as well.
- You can also rack dry them if you've been working with your own herbs to the point where you have racks and space.
Using the Rose Petals
- Rose Petal Bath
Sprinkle the dried rose petals in a bath for a soft rose scent on your body - Make your own Rosewater
Rosewater is the most gentle astringent and an excellent toner for fair or dry skin. This is a bit more involved than the other options if you do it the "right" way by making a home still with a firebrick, large pot, bowl, and ice but you can do a simpler version just by soaking the petals in pure water --- just barely enough to cover them --- over low heat. Make sure they're covered with a lid. After heating for several hours strain out the petals and store for use later. You can use the rosewater in any number of things for the scent, as tone for skin, in home made lotions & body butters, and even in food, but if you're going to use it in food please make certain the roses were organic. :) - Make your own Rose Infused Olive Oil
Make a rose infused olive oil just as you would make marigold / calendula infused olive oil only use your rose petals instead. (You can also do it some other oil if you prefer, like grape seed.)
You can do this several ways but for the small quantity you have from a dozen roses probably the easiest way is to put the petals in a glass quart container --- recycle a jar, a mason jar for canning, or whatever glass jar you have handy --- and cover the rose petals with olive oil. Sit them a sunny window sill for several weeks and shake it when you pass by. My kitchen faces south, so that's where I do this and since I'm in the kitchen a lot (like most of us) it's easy for me to remember to shake it when I walk by. :) After several weeks, strain out the rose petals and bottle the rose-infused oil for use later. Again, use this like your would other infused oils --- as a night moisturizer for the eye & neck area, as part of a body lotions & body butters, or even lip balms.
Now you can enjoy those Valentine's Day roses all year long, lift your spirits, and lift your energy and vibration!
Monday, February 17, 2014
Luna Wellness Herbals is open featuring Essiac 4-herb salve and "vibrational enhancer" products
We launched the Luna Wellness Herbals store on Etsy today and have several products available. We'll be adding more as soon I get the consistency right on some of the ones on my counter. :D Right now we're only shipping to customers in the US but if you see something you like, either convo me in Etsy or e-mail me at Luna Wellness or post a comment here with your location & I'll check the shipping and paperwork needed to ship it to you, give the quote and then we can handle things through PayPal. :)
One thing we've made and will continue to carry is the Essiac 4-Herb Salve in both 2 ounce and 8 ounce sizes. I've only seen a similar salve on one other site online and I'm pretty sure there's a big need for it. We'll be adding other similar salves soon as well.
We're also going to focus on carrying products I'm calling "vibrational enhancers" because those who are sensitive to energies (like me) --- Reiki Masters and energy healers --- should also feel the difference in the energies while using them the same way I do. And yes, the Essiac Salve is one of those vibrational enhancers.
Here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LunaWellnessHerbals
We'll let you know when more products are up. I'm finishing up a couple of batches of body butters & lip balm that will go up soon. How does Golden Honey Almond lip balm strike you? ;>
One thing we've made and will continue to carry is the Essiac 4-Herb Salve in both 2 ounce and 8 ounce sizes. I've only seen a similar salve on one other site online and I'm pretty sure there's a big need for it. We'll be adding other similar salves soon as well.
We're also going to focus on carrying products I'm calling "vibrational enhancers" because those who are sensitive to energies (like me) --- Reiki Masters and energy healers --- should also feel the difference in the energies while using them the same way I do. And yes, the Essiac Salve is one of those vibrational enhancers.
Here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LunaWellnessHerbals
We'll let you know when more products are up. I'm finishing up a couple of batches of body butters & lip balm that will go up soon. How does Golden Honey Almond lip balm strike you? ;>
Thursday, January 16, 2014
It's amazing the transformation a few minutes of quiet time can have in kids...
Interesting article about how meditation is transforming some of the roughest schools in San Francisco.
Have I mentioned in here how meditation and prayer show the same brainwave pattern? :)
Have I mentioned in here how meditation and prayer show the same brainwave pattern? :)
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
New guided imagery MP3s & 10 tips to help you keep those New Year's resolutions
Before we get to the tips, here's the plug for my new MP3s that are available on Amazon to help you lose weight, stop smoking, reduce your stress levels, and just the meditation music without any voice so you can ride the wave alone if you want. :)
At this time of the year, if you're like most folks you've made a few New Year's Resolutions whether or not you've let anyone else know about them. The most common ones are losing weight, stopping smoking (especially if you're a closet smoker), reducing stress, and meditating more. So we thought we'd give you 10 ways to help you keep those resolutions, starting off the New Year right.
Guided imagery is a big tool to help you keep all those resolutions --- and using MP3s can help you with your guided imagery, stress reduction, and self hypnosis program. (If hypnosis is new to you, you're probably wondering why folks see a hypnotist. The "big three" are to stop smoking, lose weight, and reduce their stress levels --- why I made those MP3s. ;>) What most people don't realize about the sub/unconscious is that it's very child-like and much like a child it likes having boundaries set and being told what to do. The catch is that you have to tell it what do it in just the right way otherwise it won't listen to you!
So, buzz on over to Amazon to download one or all of the MP3s (they're very cheap!) then keep in mind the following 10 tips to help you keep you on track.
At this time of the year, if you're like most folks you've made a few New Year's Resolutions whether or not you've let anyone else know about them. The most common ones are losing weight, stopping smoking (especially if you're a closet smoker), reducing stress, and meditating more. So we thought we'd give you 10 ways to help you keep those resolutions, starting off the New Year right.
Guided imagery is a big tool to help you keep all those resolutions --- and using MP3s can help you with your guided imagery, stress reduction, and self hypnosis program. (If hypnosis is new to you, you're probably wondering why folks see a hypnotist. The "big three" are to stop smoking, lose weight, and reduce their stress levels --- why I made those MP3s. ;>) What most people don't realize about the sub/unconscious is that it's very child-like and much like a child it likes having boundaries set and being told what to do. The catch is that you have to tell it what do it in just the right way otherwise it won't listen to you!
So, buzz on over to Amazon to download one or all of the MP3s (they're very cheap!) then keep in mind the following 10 tips to help you keep you on track.
- Listen to the MP3s daily for at least 21 to 30 days.
There are many ways to ensure access to the subconscious, but one of the simplest is repetition, repetition, repetition. That repetition ensures the suggestions make it into the sub/unconscious. If you use the ones in the link, they have some technological techniques embedded to ensure that you reach the trance state while listening. For best results, use headphones but you can also use speakers (lay in between them, lol :D). While working on these recordings, the sound engineer reached the point where he had to leave the room when I was listening to the playbacks because they simply made him too spacey! (Just because common sense isn't as common as we think, do not listen to these MP3s while driving!) - Start a routine and keep at it for at least 21 to 30 days.
This applies to whatever your resolution is, but especially for any new habit you're trying to establish or for any old habit you're trying to break. See #1 above about repetition and why the 21 to 30 days is important. - Replace an old "bad" habit with a new good habit.
The easiest way to break an old bad habit is to replace it with a new good habit. For example, take smoking. I smoked for years and quit more times than I care to count. I tried everything, including cold turkey, regular gum, nicotine gum, and "happy" pills that made me fuzzy headed, so I quit taking them after a week. What finally made it stick was using self hypnosis and an MP3 --- that was 8 years ago exactly one week before Christmas, and I don't even have a craving to smoke now. Replace the smoke with a glass of water, carrot, or some other thing that's good for you and that goes in your mouth, then keep at it for at least 21 to 30 days (see #2 above). - Baby steps count.
Depending on how big of a change you're trying to make, baby steps do indeed count. The bigger the change you're trying to make the more important those baby steps are. Celebrate each baby step forward, and not with food or a smoke! Remember, "the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. " - If you're having trouble doing something every day (like working out), start out doing it every other day, Monday through Friday.
Then after 21 to 30 days once that becomes a habit, add another day each week for the next 21 to 30 days, then another until you're doing it every day 5 days a week if that's your ultimate goal. This is a practical way of doing the baby steps in #4. - Share with your friends but address any sabotaging behavior.
This is important for moral support especially if there's another person living in your house besides you. The best intentions can go to hell if your roommate, spouse, or significant other is still bringing home sugar, cakes, brownies, smokes, or whatever it is that you're trying to stop and replace with something better. Sabotage can be sub/unconscious on their part and if you notice it, you really need to discuss it with them. They are probably not aware they're doing it.
Women, if you notice sabotaging behavior in your lover / spouse it is probably their sub/unconscious trying to keep you the way you are because it's afraid that once you're all slim and sexy again you might just trade them in for a new model! Studies have been done that verify when a woman is getting ready to dump her current live-in lover or spouse, she also drops some weight before doing it, so their subconscious is not all out in left field here. A major sit down discussion is needed along with some major re-assurance that you're just trying to get healthy for YOU and not because you're looking to dump them sometime soon. - Drink more water.
I don't care what habits you're breaking and replacing, most of us should be drinking more water instead of soda, caffeinated, or diet drinks. Cut out the diet sodas, regular sodas, and even the crystal light crap and drink cool, clear, clean, refreshing water. Stressed out and counting to 10 before you explode? Grab a glass of water instead of a smoke or a doughnut or [insert carb-of-choice-here] while you cool down some before hitting the "send" button on that flaming e-mail.
There have been several studies now that show diet drinks don't fool the body and they actually just make it gain weight because the body is looking for the calories that should be in those drinks but isn't. So when it doesn't find them it just makes you hungrier and you end up eating more than you would have before the diet drink!
Don't like the taste of plain, cool, clear, clean, refreshing water? Herbal teas without caffeine can also count as water, or how about infused water? To make infused water simply cut up one (1) lemon or one (1) lime or one (1) orange / tangerine in two (2) quarts of water and let it infuse the water with flavor. You can experiment with your own flavors now that you know how to make it. :) - Imagine yourself at your goal.
Since I'm a hypnotist, I know that not everyone can "see" or visualize things in their imagination. Some of us "hear," some "smell," some "feel," so whatever is the best way for you imagine (we all get how to imagine things in our mind) yourself at your goal, whatever that goal is, just do it. The best time to do this imagining is right before you fall asleep at night because while you're in that half-awake half-asleep state where you're really just too lazy to open your eyes, you're in a trance state and self suggestions are best received then. This imagining is a self suggestion, and one of the best things about the sub/unconscious is that it cannot tell the difference between reality and imagination so it accepts both as completely truthful (even though your conscious mind has a problem with it!). So imagine you as the you, you want to be and your sub/unconscious will help you make it happen. - Do use positive affirmations.
There are a lot of technical reasons (hypnotic technique) for not using negatives with your subconscious, but let's just say that using positive affirmations works. Remember to use them for at least 21 to 30 days to make sure they stick in your sub/unconscious. You might even want to pick several that ring true for you and cycle through them regularly. You don't even have to work on creating affirmations for this --- grab a Louise Hay daily calendar (less than $10) for some excellent positive affirmations and just tape the ones that resonate with you to your bathroom mirror and whisper them to yourself every morning and evening, while brushing your teeth. There is something about actually saying them out loud, even it it is only a whisper to yourself, that has a bigger impact on your sub/unconscious than just reading them to yourself. Speaking them gives them more energy so they penetrate deeper into your mind. - Stop the overly critical self-talk; Be gentle and kind to yourself; Love yourself! (It's not a sin. Really.)
It's very easy in this society to be hyper-critical of yourself. Don't. Think of how you would train a puppy or a child in some new behaviors: you'd do it with love and gentleness of course and you should "train" yourself in the same way. This is one of the best ways to encourage yourself to stick to these resolutions and one of the best ways to break old habits and establish new ones. There are several reasons for this and one of the biggest is to allow the new suggestions and new habits to take root in your sub/unconscious without your sub/unconscious spitting them right back out like an angry teenager. Another reason is that the body as well as the sub/unconscious remembers things and makes things happen for you, whether you want it or not.
A note here: loving yourself is not a sin. Draw a distinction between the behaviors you don't like and the essence of your being --- the spark of Light / God / Goddess inside you --- and love that part if this is an issue for you. If you can't love yourself, how can you expect anyone else to love you? You deserve the best that you have been giving to everyone else. Treat yourself with equal respect and love to what you lavish on others.
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