Take a brisk walk in nature while contemplating what next step you can take.
A full two months has passed since my last blog post and I want to apologize for the hiatus. A lot of wonderful opportunities have come into my life over the past two months, one of which brought me to travel unexpectedly and others of which have caused me to reprioritize. Each of these opportunities were eagerly welcomed though, since they were all invited into my life by me earlier this year in my goal and intention setting.
Speaking of which, I wanted to reinvigorate each of you to connect to your original goals and intentions set forth for 2010 and to evaluate any breakthroughs or obstacles you’ve already experienced. What better day to embark on this than March 4th. Why March 4th you might ask? Well, one of my favorite days happens to be March 4th because within its very title it has the essence of powerful, deliberate action…get it?…March Forth!
Tags: Celebration, goals, Self-actualization
Happy New Year! What new experiences do you want to have in 2010?
Today is not only the start of a new year but also a new decade and one that fell on a full blue moon eclipse, so it seems like a particularly powerful and auspicious time to think about the life you want to create in the next one to 10 years. One of the best ways to do this is by listing your goals – the one’s closest to your heart so I’ve provided some tips to help you do just that:
Goals work best when they are SMART.
SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely. You won’t be able to chart your achievement if your goal is too vague, too big for you to believe is possible, or has no timeline attached to it. For more information on setting SMART goals visit the online goal setting guide.
Balance your emotions naturally this holiday with flower essences.
Just as the holidays can be a time of fun and festivity they can also make us feel overwhelmed or even melancholy on occasion. The Bach Flower Remedies (a system of 38 flower essences that have been used in over 65 countries for 60 years) can help balance the emotions naturally and fend off feelings such as sadness, anxiety, confusion and fatigue. They can be used by people of all ages, as well as animals, and have no contraindications. They can be purchased at health food stores and taken directly on the tongue or in a glass of water or tea. Read on for some suggestions on which remedies might be particularly helpful for yourself, family or friends this holiday season.
Elm – For Feelings of Overwhelm
Tags: Flower Essences
Fall is most definitely in the air and it’s time to make a healthy and joyful shift from sunny summer to a fun and festive fall. Make it a pleasant passage with these playful and pragmatic ideas.
Gear up for cold weather by making kindling bundles.
Go for an autumn walk and collect pine cones, pine needles and crisp autumn leaves. Wrap your finds in newspaper or used tissue paper and tie the ends with twine. If you’re so inclined, write wishes or affirmations on the paper before wrapping the bundles and focus on these goals when you burn them.
Pumpkins and squash are delicious, healthy and in abundance this time of year.
Eat up the orange and red.
Posted by Jenica on Jul 10, 2009 in
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1 Comment One of my favorite parts of summer is all the sweet berries that become available at the farmer’s markets and in the stores. Since it is their season the berries are cheaper than at other times of year and taste much better. So when my partner and I were invited to a very special celebration (his great aunt’s 92nd birthday – talk about Lasting Balance!) I decided to experiment with something I had never made before – chocolate covered strawberries and raspberries.
Tags: Cooking, Dessert, Recipes
Posted by Jenica on Jun 21, 2009 in
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I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Summer Solstice. The longest day of the year is an opportunity to give thanks to the Sun and all the warmth and sustenance it provides us with.
Tags: Celebration, Solstices
