Searching for more information about a consulting firm led me to this great musing tonight from Gail Barrie, PCC, CPCC. She has a consulting business called Bold Moves Consulting. I was so taken with something she has written on her musings page, I wanted to share it with you.
HONEYMOON
Life is to be cherished like a lover. Oh YES, the greatest lover you could ever imagine. A lover that captivates you, filling you with wonder and making your mind soar with passionate possibility. One that sends shivers of delight through your entire being and makes you shake in your boots until you feel sure your heart will pound straight through your chest. Life is the lover that scares and excites you all at the same time...holding you so precious that you believe you can be or do anything your heart desires. Life is the lover that takes you to the edge and beyond, proclaiming over and over, "You're the One".
Embrace this lover, LIFE. Pledge yourself to the union and live each day like you're on a honeymoon. Honeymoon is more than a one-time shot; it's an eternal journey of heart and commitment. Let yourself be aroused by creativity and adventure, but the sweaty thrill of the moment and sweet promise of something new ahead. Turn your spark into fireworks. Take your beloved life and have it become your best dream made real.
Next time you look into the mirror, at the face of another, outside your door, across the globe....let it be love at first sight. And let the honeymoon begin...all over again.
2004 Gail Barrie www.boldmoves.net
Monday, January 4, 2010
Sunday, December 6, 2009
2 bunnies and a beer
Bunnies and ashes...odd combination you might say...My husband and I were headed to our table after ordering a pizza. We were waiting for our meal and noticed an older man coming to the counter to order his pizza. He had a bag of something with him, ordered and proceeded to the bar to order his beer. When he sat down right behind me at the next table, my husband said he was removing bunnies from his bag and plopping them around the table next to him. Puts bunnies and a beer on one side of himself and begins to enjoy his beer. My husband said I bet they belong to his wife. So as I sometimes do, I felt an urge to make contact with him. I patted him on the shoulder and asked him to tell me about his bunnies. "My wife passed away two months ago" "These were hers, they go everywhere with me". " I'm going to Las Vegas in a few weeks and they will go with me". "See this one wears a necklace that has her ashes in it."
So I asked him about Grief groups, who else does he have to talk to? No one and no way, he is too much of a loner...flew planes in the war. He says he is just moving along and traveling where he can with his bunnies by his side. So if that didn't have me choked up enough, I turned to my husband and said, "would you do that for me?" He said, "of course". Well that did it, the flood gates opened and I was a combination of mascara laden and drippy leaving that pizza parlor. I waved to the elderly man and wished him a Happy Thanksgiving and safe journey on his next adventure!
So I asked him about Grief groups, who else does he have to talk to? No one and no way, he is too much of a loner...flew planes in the war. He says he is just moving along and traveling where he can with his bunnies by his side. So if that didn't have me choked up enough, I turned to my husband and said, "would you do that for me?" He said, "of course". Well that did it, the flood gates opened and I was a combination of mascara laden and drippy leaving that pizza parlor. I waved to the elderly man and wished him a Happy Thanksgiving and safe journey on his next adventure!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Get a Life America!
I was invited to be a vender this week at the Caring for the Caregiver conference in Anacortes. It was designed to combine individual caregivers of ill and elderly with professionals in that same industry to come together and hear some good news. To break away and be inspired.
I set my table up with a hot towel cabby and a few of my marketing materials and was at the ready to offer some nurturing thru hot towels and sea weed wash. Because the vender tables were in the main room, the presentation could be enjoyed by everyone. It was a wonderful treat.
Lennie Mees, M.D. from Portland Oregon was the key note speaker. Very small world that it is, he lives just blocks from our old house in Eastmoreland on Portland's southeast side. If you google his name, you will come across several behavioral engineering sites and a few slideshows of work he has done with Nike and OSHA. He needs a website. I thought what he had to say was so profound that I wrote enough notes for several days of blog material.
Get a Life America is a book he wrote years a few years ago about our frantic society. With a great deal of humor and personal testimony, he schools you. Stress = cocaine use on the body?
Really? My intention is to share, over the next few days, other amazing gems!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0967550009/qid=1093710987/sr=1-1
You can get his book or sign up for his newsletter Lrmees@aol.com.
I set my table up with a hot towel cabby and a few of my marketing materials and was at the ready to offer some nurturing thru hot towels and sea weed wash. Because the vender tables were in the main room, the presentation could be enjoyed by everyone. It was a wonderful treat.
Lennie Mees, M.D. from Portland Oregon was the key note speaker. Very small world that it is, he lives just blocks from our old house in Eastmoreland on Portland's southeast side. If you google his name, you will come across several behavioral engineering sites and a few slideshows of work he has done with Nike and OSHA. He needs a website. I thought what he had to say was so profound that I wrote enough notes for several days of blog material.
Get a Life America is a book he wrote years a few years ago about our frantic society. With a great deal of humor and personal testimony, he schools you. Stress = cocaine use on the body?
Really? My intention is to share, over the next few days, other amazing gems!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0967550009/qid=1093710987/sr=1-1
You can get his book or sign up for his newsletter Lrmees@aol.com.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Marketing is fun!
Marketing on a small budget means I have to make my dollars stretch. That is challenging. I have joined local chambers to use the impact of thier web sites and classes. Using social networking and blogs is new and allows my little spa boutique to be visible in ways I have never experienced before.
I went to a class yesterday. Skagit Marketing, Julie Burgmeier gave an overview of social media and how to get started with Facebook and blogging. Our local La Conner chamber put on a class for social media at the Wild Iris Inn. Entering the cozy meeting room and eyeing the famous gigantic soft yet crunchy cookies the size of a plate really made this a fun event.
Sharing local information and helpful tips about what to do around town runs the line of sharing a recipe. Like the good ole days. That's what I love about blogging and social media. What ever comes to mind I can share. It makes me be more creative and more involved. Being part of local focused interest groups or communing with people that share like ideas and interests is great. Offering donations of my services to local non profits is also a way to keep my name and face out there. In my town, it makes doing business more sustainable and more meaningful. Investing my time in a new way for sure! During tough economic times, if we pay it forward in our community, it comes back to us year round.
I went to a class yesterday. Skagit Marketing, Julie Burgmeier gave an overview of social media and how to get started with Facebook and blogging. Our local La Conner chamber put on a class for social media at the Wild Iris Inn. Entering the cozy meeting room and eyeing the famous gigantic soft yet crunchy cookies the size of a plate really made this a fun event.
Sharing local information and helpful tips about what to do around town runs the line of sharing a recipe. Like the good ole days. That's what I love about blogging and social media. What ever comes to mind I can share. It makes me be more creative and more involved. Being part of local focused interest groups or communing with people that share like ideas and interests is great. Offering donations of my services to local non profits is also a way to keep my name and face out there. In my town, it makes doing business more sustainable and more meaningful. Investing my time in a new way for sure! During tough economic times, if we pay it forward in our community, it comes back to us year round.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
COULD CLAY BLOCK MRSA
April 7, 2008 — The hunt for new ways to fight bacteria including MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is taking an earthy turn.
Researchers at Arizona State University have found three minerals in certain types of clay that target MRSA, antibiotic-resistant E. coli, and other bacteria.
The scientists studied more than 20 different types of clay to learn about antibacterial minerals in those clays.
The researchers, who included Lynda Williams, PhD, note that clay has long been used in healing. But they aren't recommending clay treatments for MRSA. Instead, they want to figure out how to harness the clay minerals to block or treat skin infections.
Williams and colleagues presented their findings in New Orleans at the American Chemical Society's 235th national meeting.
SOURCES: American Chemical Society's Spring 2008 National Meeting & Exposition, New Orleans, April 6-10, 2008. News release, American Chemical Society.
© 2008 WebMD Inc. All rights reserved.
Researchers at Arizona State University have found three minerals in certain types of clay that target MRSA, antibiotic-resistant E. coli, and other bacteria.
The scientists studied more than 20 different types of clay to learn about antibacterial minerals in those clays.
The researchers, who included Lynda Williams, PhD, note that clay has long been used in healing. But they aren't recommending clay treatments for MRSA. Instead, they want to figure out how to harness the clay minerals to block or treat skin infections.
Williams and colleagues presented their findings in New Orleans at the American Chemical Society's 235th national meeting.
SOURCES: American Chemical Society's Spring 2008 National Meeting & Exposition, New Orleans, April 6-10, 2008. News release, American Chemical Society.
© 2008 WebMD Inc. All rights reserved.
HOW CLAY WORKS
Bentonite clay minerals function differently and really heal. Adsorption is the process by which the charged particles of other substances combine with the charged particles on the outer surface of the clay molecule. First imagine the structure of the clay molecule to be similar to a stack of business cards with spaces in between the cards. The clay molecule has unsatisfied ionic bonds around its edges and naturally seeks to satisfy those bonds. For this to happen it must come into contact with a molecule of another substance with unsatisfied bonds that carry an opposite electrical (ionic) charge. When the two molecules meet, the ions held on the outer surface of the clay molecule are exchanged with the ions held on the outside surface of the molecule of the other substance. Bentonite clay molecules carry a negative electrical charge while toxins, bacteria, viruses, parasites and other impurities carry a positive charge. When the clay is taken into the human body, the positively charged toxins are attracted to the negatively charged surfaces of the clay molecule. The clay molecule acts like a magnet, attracting and holding the toxins and impurities to its surface, and removing them when the clay is removed or expelled.
Absorption is a slower and more complex process. Acting like a sponge, the Bentonite clay molecule draws other substances into its internal structure. Absorption can only occur when the foreign substance has undergone a chemical change and is then allowed to enter the clay’s molecular inner structure. Once the foreign substance has undergone the chemical change, it enters into the spaces between the clay’s inner structures. So the toxins that were formerly only sticking to the surface of the clay’s outer structure through ionic bonding, are now pulled inside the clay molecule. This is the primary reason why absorptive clays are labeled as mobile layered or expandable clays. The more substances that are pulled into the clay’s inner structure, the more the clay expands and its layers swell. All absorbent clays have a charge on their inner layers. This means that charged ions sit between the layers of the clay molecule surrounded by water molecules. The clay expands as foreign substances are absorbed and fill the spaces between the clay molecule’s stacked layers. Absorbent clay will absorb positively charged toxins and impurities and ignore negatively charged nutrients. Calcium Bentonite clay is by far the most effective clay, with the strongest drawing power.On a molecular level, bentonite’s minute particle size creates a large surface area in proportion to the volume used. The greater the surface area, the greater its power to pick up positively charged particles of ions.The pH of Calcium Bentonite Clay is 9.7, and thus it acts as an alkalizing agent for the body. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acid and above 7 is alkaline. Clay helps balance the body’s pH level.
Clay exfoliation treatments are increasing in popularity for detoxing, cleansing the skin and balancing the bodies pH levels.
Absorption is a slower and more complex process. Acting like a sponge, the Bentonite clay molecule draws other substances into its internal structure. Absorption can only occur when the foreign substance has undergone a chemical change and is then allowed to enter the clay’s molecular inner structure. Once the foreign substance has undergone the chemical change, it enters into the spaces between the clay’s inner structures. So the toxins that were formerly only sticking to the surface of the clay’s outer structure through ionic bonding, are now pulled inside the clay molecule. This is the primary reason why absorptive clays are labeled as mobile layered or expandable clays. The more substances that are pulled into the clay’s inner structure, the more the clay expands and its layers swell. All absorbent clays have a charge on their inner layers. This means that charged ions sit between the layers of the clay molecule surrounded by water molecules. The clay expands as foreign substances are absorbed and fill the spaces between the clay molecule’s stacked layers. Absorbent clay will absorb positively charged toxins and impurities and ignore negatively charged nutrients. Calcium Bentonite clay is by far the most effective clay, with the strongest drawing power.On a molecular level, bentonite’s minute particle size creates a large surface area in proportion to the volume used. The greater the surface area, the greater its power to pick up positively charged particles of ions.The pH of Calcium Bentonite Clay is 9.7, and thus it acts as an alkalizing agent for the body. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acid and above 7 is alkaline. Clay helps balance the body’s pH level.
Clay exfoliation treatments are increasing in popularity for detoxing, cleansing the skin and balancing the bodies pH levels.
Monday, September 21, 2009
PERSONAL RESTORATION
I am often asked to write an article or offer insights on this subject. It is an important focus for us this time of year, as we head back to the busy schedules, get kids to sports and school, make the lunches, check the homework, get it ALL done and then do it all again the next day. It is exhausting.
Recently I came across a breathing technique on a website for Dr. Andrew Weil (“Aging Gracefully”) and I thought I'd share it with you. When you are headed for work, chest tight because you are late, or you are getting the kids into the car, and that is no feat, -- try this:
The 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) ExerciseThis exercise is utterly simple, takes almost no time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. Although you can do the exercise in any position, sit with your back straight while learning the exercise. Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth, and keep it there through the entire exercise. You will be exhaling through your mouth around your tongue; try pursing your lips slightly if this seems awkward.
--Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
--Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
--Hold your breath for a count of seven.
--Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
--This is one breath.
--Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.
Note that you always inhale quietly through your nose and exhale audibly through your mouth. The tip of your tongue stays in position the whole time. Exhalation takes twice as long as inhalation. The absolute time you spend on each phase is not important; the ratio of 4:7:8 is important. If you have trouble holding your breath, speed the exercise up but keep to the ratio of 4:7:8 for the three phases. With practice you can slow it all down and get used to inhaling and exhaling more and more deeply.This exercise is a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system. Unlike tranquilizing drugs, which are often effective when you first take them but then lose their power over time, this exercise is subtle when you first try it but gains in power with repetition and practice. Do it at least twice a day. You cannot do it too frequently. Do not do more than four breaths at one time for the first month of practice. Later, if you wish, you can extend it to eight breaths. If you feel a little lightheaded when you first breathe this way, do not be concerned; it will pass.Once you develop this technique by practicing it every day, it will be a very useful tool that you will always have with you. Use it whenever anything upsetting happens - before you react. Use it whenever you are aware of internal tension. Use it to help you fall asleep. This exercise cannot be recommended too highly. Everyone can benefit from it. Read more....
Breathing Exercise Link
Recently I came across a breathing technique on a website for Dr. Andrew Weil (“Aging Gracefully”) and I thought I'd share it with you. When you are headed for work, chest tight because you are late, or you are getting the kids into the car, and that is no feat, -- try this:
The 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) ExerciseThis exercise is utterly simple, takes almost no time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. Although you can do the exercise in any position, sit with your back straight while learning the exercise. Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth, and keep it there through the entire exercise. You will be exhaling through your mouth around your tongue; try pursing your lips slightly if this seems awkward.
--Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
--Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
--Hold your breath for a count of seven.
--Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
--This is one breath.
--Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.
Note that you always inhale quietly through your nose and exhale audibly through your mouth. The tip of your tongue stays in position the whole time. Exhalation takes twice as long as inhalation. The absolute time you spend on each phase is not important; the ratio of 4:7:8 is important. If you have trouble holding your breath, speed the exercise up but keep to the ratio of 4:7:8 for the three phases. With practice you can slow it all down and get used to inhaling and exhaling more and more deeply.This exercise is a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system. Unlike tranquilizing drugs, which are often effective when you first take them but then lose their power over time, this exercise is subtle when you first try it but gains in power with repetition and practice. Do it at least twice a day. You cannot do it too frequently. Do not do more than four breaths at one time for the first month of practice. Later, if you wish, you can extend it to eight breaths. If you feel a little lightheaded when you first breathe this way, do not be concerned; it will pass.Once you develop this technique by practicing it every day, it will be a very useful tool that you will always have with you. Use it whenever anything upsetting happens - before you react. Use it whenever you are aware of internal tension. Use it to help you fall asleep. This exercise cannot be recommended too highly. Everyone can benefit from it. Read more....
Breathing Exercise Link
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