Category — Spirituality

Faith is knowing something without being able to verify that fact. I can be one of the hardest things to overcome in your life. And when staring at a never moving scale number – it really takes faith to know that you are moving in the right direction. You don’t just abandon what you are reaching for because of a number.

Would you have a little faith? If you go more than 5 or 6 weeks without any changes on the scale or in the way your clothing fits – well then you need to look at what you are doing. Are you getting enough water? Are you eating too many of one food group? Are you not getting enough variety in your fitness plan? If it’s not that you may want to have your blood levels check with your doctor. Most of the time it just takes a little push to get things going again. So just believe in yourself and keep making baby steps towards success.

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I’m sitting here in Kirkland, WA… and my body is here, my mind is here. I know that I am MEANT to be here right now. My love of my life is here, the love of my belly is here. The rest of my heart is in Utah. My system is in two different realms of living right now. Here and there. Heart and head.

I’ve been dreaming of finding the core ideas to take my passion to where I always wanted it to be. Had I not come to WA, I would not have found the answers. If I was in Utah, I’d have a million places to use these new tools. But here – it’s all new. Here and there. Heart and head.

In Utah I would be knocking on doors and shaking my bootay tomorrow with Chalene Johnson in Park City. Here I’ll be rushing around, and shaking my head at the traffic. Here and there. Heart and head.

Here I am meeting new people, taking on new challenges, learning to stand on my own. In Utah I would supported by my amazing friends, counting on my community and branching out slowly. Here and there. Heart and head.

It’s okay to be here, and it’s okay to dream about there. It’s okay to want that, while learning to be this. I think that sometimes we have to be in two places at once – I am stretched across the rainbow bridge. In Norse mythology, Bilröst is a burning rainbow bridge that reaches between Midgard (the world) and Asgard, the realm of the gods. According to the Prose Edda, the bridge ends in heaven. And so being so close to two realms, is indeed where we all live on most days anyway. We have one foot firmly on Earth with the moments we are living right now. Connecting with people that we meet and are geographically closest too. Then we have one hand reaching to the Heaven’s trying to attain our dreams and holding onto something of the ones who have gone on before us. Here and there. Heart and head.

Although I have days like this where I’m feeling a little lost being here, it’s okay. It doesn’t matter what people say, And it doesn’t matter how long it takes, Believe in yourself and you’ll fly high, And it only matters how true you are, Be true to yourself and follow your heart.

Life is changing. I am going to have to re-learn how to fly, and I have everything I need … Here and there… Heart and hand. When I’m standing in the dark… I still believe.

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Even as a life coach, I find it hard some days to really center on my priorities. And when I look at the choices I have made that day, it all comes back to one item… what have I done today for my health?

Health is the core, or center, of all of the other choices I make in my life during the day. If I don’t eat healthy, if I don’t follow my meal plan, if I don’t get in my fitness – my attitude, focus and clarity start to slip. I find myself spending too much time in front of social media. I find myself saying one too many times to my family, “Just a minute.” I let my schedule fall to the side and I let me house slowly fall into chaos. That can lead to sleeping in and not getting my exercise in. It leads to not eating well and then craving more bad foods. It leads to feeling emotionally battered by the day and closing off to the world around me. It leads to not having the belief in myself to go after my dreams. I refuse to let that happen. THAT is why I live the life that I’m leading right now.

Recently I was asked to write up my “Top Priority Clarity Statement”. I wanted to share it with you to help guide you in figuring out how to define your own.

My number-one priority is to live an elevated priority aligned lifestyle by choosing the healthy choices that will allow me to actively engage my parenting with a loving, supportive attitude , and to engage my husband in an intimate, connected and supportive role without feeling tired and rundown by my choices. This means that I will provide myself with the tools to have the energy, wellness and continued passion to pursue all of the other areas of my life. Any choice that I make that would endanger my attitude, health or emotions in such a way as to take me away from that pursuit will be going against all that I stand for.

I am thankful this November for having an amazing person, Chalene Johnson, around to Push my goals to an entirely new place and help me refocus when I need to. And when you need it, I’m here for you. My programs will be opening for a new group next month – both for the Living with E.P.A. – Elevated Purpose Alignment and the ELEV8 – 90 Days to Healthy Priority Alignment. The two programs are very different. The Living with E.P.A. is a 12 week program that is meant to define yourself as well as creating a real life that is aligned to your soul’s drive. ELEV8 is a health driven program to get your to that place of being where you can live that life without the regrets of unhealthy foods, temptations or decisions. Make sure you watch the blog, Facebook, Twitter and the website for the opening as I will only be taking a limited number of people through these group programs.

I am so thrilled to be allowed to work with you and your desire for a changed life alignment. Thank you!

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7- 7 -7 It may well be the most popular wedding day in history. Time Magazine
10- 10-10 The largest day of positive action on climate change ever. www.1010global.org

Now! The Shift Of A Lifetime!!

11-11-11 Event: Oneness Across The Globe

What were you doing on 7-7-7 or 10-10-10? Would you like to participate in a global event on 11-11-11 to uplift and unite humanity through conscious intention?

In the first years of the 21st Century, scientists confirmed the existence of a field of energy that connects us with everything in our world. Given names that range from the Quantum Hologram and The Field, to The Divine Matrix, and the Mind of God, research has shown that through the conduit of this energy, the feelings, beliefs, and prayers within us, change the world around us. from Description of “The Science of Miracles: Quantum Language of Healing, Peace, Feeling and Belief (DVD)” by Gregg Braden

You may be wondering what is so special about November 11, 2011. According to transformational thinkers, changes are occurring in the galaxy whether we are aware of it or not. These changes are bringing about incredible opportunity for mankind. The energy changes are making it possible to directly affect reality. We can consciously choose our higher vibration, lifting the planetary consciousness of our very being to create a golden age of unity, oneness, love, peace, joy, and abundance.

With this in mind, let’s all connect on 11-11-11 for the “shift of a lifetime” engaging millions of people across the globe.

Whoever you are, wherever you are, join us as we all open our hearts to one another, to mother earth, to everything that lives on this planet, and the universal energy that supports us all as we become one.

What: Global Event for Oneness
When: November 11, 2011
Where: Everywhere on Planet Earth
Who: The event is sponsored by I AM Group University, facilitators of higher consciousness curriculum

A study by the U.S. government found that nearly 9.4% of U.S. adults (over 20 million) had practiced meditation.

If you meditate, or would like to meditate for a global cause, join with us on 11-11-11. If you prefer, you can gather with friends to pray, contemplate, dance or sing to honor the amazing changes taking place in our lifetime, and at the same time we will all usher in an era of abundance, joy, peace, unity and pure love.

For more information, go to IAMGroupUniversity.com/11-11-11

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The biggest decision I ever made was the one to become a mother. I had done all of the motherly duties, the motherly loving, stress, late night worries… and yet at the end of the day no matter how much I was deeply and truly in love with those adorable kids, they still weren’t my babies. And so I planned for it, I bought for it, I emerged myself in it… and yet I just wasn’t on board with it at all. I planned and purchased for five years… and never decided in all of that time to take the plunge.

Then one day, we were attending a funeral for the kids’ grandma, Beeta. Sitting there in the church I heard an overwhelming voice in my head that told me it was now. I didn’t have to listen, it was now. I didn’t have to choose, it was now. I didn’t have to plan, it was now. And I knew that voice was right. So we did it. We jumped in and I became pregnant that very first month.

I was so happy. All of that planning finally put to use. I kept up with my regular life of fitness, diet coke, chocolate bars, chicken and veggies… until I was out shopping at 13 1/2 weeks. I came home from the afternoon and I was suddenly panic stricken when I realized that for several hours I hadn’t even thought about the baby. I knew it right then and there… something was wrong. How could I not be connected to that amazing little being if she was still there. Over the next couple days I miscarried. I was heart broken and sick inside that I had done something horrible that caused it. That I had spent too many years planning, and not enough time had been spent actually living the moment.

Over the next several months I prodded through life. We were building a new house. I spent the days crying in bed, eating junk, and the nights crying in bed and eating junk. We finished building our house, even though my heart really wasn’t in it anymore. This all happened in October. And in January they finally finished the house and we moved in.

That first few weeks I finally started to come back to life, and that seemed to be apparent when in February I found out I was pregnant again. I used that to change my life — and it wasn’t for the better. I stopped working out. I stopped eating the way I had eaten and I started using “cravings” as the basis for why I needed to eat. That included driving through McDonalds because baby wanted french fries… and honestly when she was 14 months that was lie that had gotten out of control.

When she was almost 2 we went on vacation. The most important decision I ever made had become the biggest scam I would ever try to pull over on myself. I couldn’t change… I was a mom now. When I saw the pictures from vacation in December – I knew the lies had to end. I had to come face to face with what being a mom really meant. That mean living my truth. My truth and my purpose had nothing to do with the life I was leading. NOTHING! Yet I had to be the one to change it for me, and not for her. It wasn’t that I was meant to become a mother, that important decision I had made in that church was to stop waiting and start living. That was exactly what I needed to do, and what I had been running away from the entire time. The biggest decision I ever made really wasn’t what I had thought. It wasn’t to become a mother, it was to be me. To live my life, and to live my truth.

I still have days when I struggle with my truth, and have the urge to run away and quit living life. But I need to put one step in front of the other every day regardless in order to do what I was meant to do. What you do today, isn’t about anyone but you. No matter what you think – it really all comes back to that. It’s you. You came here and you’ll leave here – and every second of your life is on you. Make the important decision today to stop running, and start being.

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I was working out with Leandro Carvalho and my dog was just looking at me like I was completely nuts. He doesn’t get it. You can’t work out with a guy that wants you to do “sexy” moves and to work your “boom boom” and not enjoy yourself. So it got me thinking about how many of you are doing things in your life to fit in and be normal, and are not following your heart because you don’t want to look weird.

I had a client that I started with a pretty fun walking routine. If I asked you would you wave your arms while walking? At first she thought I was crazy, and then I shared with her that last year I even bundled up and walked in six degrees below zero! Walking is so beneficial and you need to get out and about in the air just to boost your mood. And sometimes you need to do something silly to help that process along. Don’t stay in the house all day. That = Depression! You know I find it funny as a Holistic Lifestyle Coach and Fitness Coach how often walking is overlooked. And there are plenty of good indoor walking programs as well that people can do. Forget what people think of you… be weird. Who wants to be normal. Normal is overweight, buried in debt and ready to give up. Weird is fun, happy and self connected!

That goes for all of the area of your life, not just your fitness. If you love to take photos, do it. If you love to bake cookies, do it – just don’t eat them all. Follow your dreams and follow your heart. That is your guide. It’s like the green arrow in the financial commercials. If you follow your heart and do what you love you will never go wrong in life. You will never need to live a lie and you will find balance, happiness and soul purpose.

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Are You Eating Beyond Organic?

Many of you may know my good friend and natural health expert Jordan Rubin, CEO of Garden of Life, and author of The Maker’s Diet.

Jordan is about to launch a new company called Beyond Organic, which will offer the world’s healthiest foods, including:

• Beyond Organic GreenFed Beef
• Beyond Organic raw cheese
• Beyond Organic 100% GreenFed cultured dairy beverage
• REIGN – mountain spring water with unsurpassed purity
• REIGN infused spring waters for enhanced performance in life
• Beyond Organic certified organic dark chocolate with probiotics and omega-3s

There are MANY significant features that set these foods and beverages apart from what you would find in health stores.

For example, we have all seen “organic” and “grass-fed” beef at Whole Foods.  But did you know that organic beef requires that the cows consume 30% grass?  Only 30%!

Jordan Rubin’s new company is taking 8,000+ certified organic acres in Missouri and Georgia to raise cattle that are free roaming, Green-Fed, and genetically superior cows. (By the way, Green-Fed is a more correct description than grass-fed, and you will learn more about that in future newsletters).   You can click HERE for several videos that describe the products.

One reason I am very excited about this company is rather than putting this food in health food stores; Beyond Organic will be skipping the middleman and will ship these foods directly from their farm to your family!  It has always been a huge pain for me to try and get grass-fed beef, and especially raw dairy products.  You know if you walk into Whole Foods what that can turn into. My visit quickly turns into $200 instead of $50 because of all of the impulse items that I see there. And they are mostly processed foods that really aren’t that healthy for you anyway. But now, with Beyond Organic, the foods and beverages come to me!

Another feature that sets this product line apart is the infusion of clinically studied probiotics. Probiotics are the naturally good flora that are so important to supporting digestive function and boosting immune system health.

Also, the dairy products are produced by cows with specialized genetics −producing milk that is highly tolerable and very digestible.

How to Live Beyond Organic

The really great news is you can literally be one of the first people in America to live Beyond Organic.  Since Beyond Organic has not officially launched, from now until October you can become a Beyond Organic Insider.  Anyone who is interested in learning more about these foods and beverages, or even the potential to get your Beyond Organic foods and beverages for free by sharing this message with others, can become an insider nearly four months before the rest of the world hears the good news about the new company.

There is NO fee to sign-up now through September and in that time, you will be educated on the Beyond Organic lifestyle, have the opportunity to try some of the products and discover how you can share the Beyond Organic message with friends, family, colleagues and for physicians, your patients.

All of you have recommended healthy eating options to others, and now you can share with those you know and love, how they can consume the healthiest foods and beverages available and be compensated for doing so.

Over a decade ago, Jordan started Garden of Life, one of the leading nutritional supplement companies in America in his parent’s friend’s garage with his dad’s credit card and a dream. Now you can be part of Jordan’s new vision!  This is truly a ground floor opportunity, and I jumped at the chance to become a part of. And now, I am asking you to join me.

If you would like to get insider access to Beyond Organic at no cost, you can register here:

[Click HERE]

Once you hold your place by signing up, you can then invite your friends to do the same.

Starting on November 1st, you can become involved with Beyond Organic in one of three ways.

1) You can purchase these foods retail

2) You can become a preferred customer and purchase Beyond Organic products at a    20% discount

3) You can become a Mission Marketer, share these foods and beverages with friends and family, and have the opportunity to get your Beyond Organic foods and beverages for free or even earn an income.

I have never been a huge fan of direct selling companies because often produce inferior products at inflated prices.  You know that I have had great success, however, as a Team Beachbody coach where I found the my soul workout program, TurboFire. But when I found this company I have to say, these are literally the best quality foods and beverages I have ever seen, and they will provide real value to everyone who purchases them. For the same reason I am in love with Shakeology, it’s that reasoning that made me fall in love with Beyond Organic.

An area of focus for Beyond Organic that aligns very well with my beliefs is their mission to help feed and clothe widows and orphans by partnering directly with ministries and other non-profit organizations. Their groundbreaking program called “Give a Meal, Get a Meal” is powerful, and once you get set up as an Insider you can watch all these amazing videos and see the vision for yourself!

Healthy Food that Tastes Amazing!

I ONLY advise my friends and family to eat what I eat, and these are the foods I will be eating every day.  And now, I am inviting you to do the same.

Once you sign up as a Beyond Organic Insider you will receive your own enroller link and code. If you have friends and family who may also want access to these amazing healthy foods and beverages, please share this message with them on FACEBOOK or email your contact list.

To Learn More –>

Make sure once you sign up as an Insider, you go to the “back office” page to watch the video archives and get educated on Beyond Organic!

Your Soulutions Coach,

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It took me a long time to figure out who I really was down deep in my soul, but I have to tell that figuring that out changed my life. Because I know who I am things are different. I am able to make better decisions, I connect with friends, family and strangers differently, I am a better wife and mother, and I am happier. Being aligned with your soul purpose is just that important.

So how did I figure it out? You know, it’s not a one size fits all sort of answer here. A lot of it came from stepping back and looking at my goals. By sorting out the direction I wanted to go I was able to see a clearer image of what my priorities in life really were. That allowed me to realize that some of the area I was focusing on in life really were just not for me. It didn’t align with who I was at all. Some of what I saw in myself I didn’t like, because I didn’t want to delve into my soul. Working from a place of truth is not always going to be easy. But I did it and I can now embrace who I am. How many of you really love who you are? How many of you really love where you are? Figuring this all out allows you to find that self-love that is required for true happiness in this life.

I challenge you to sit down today and write out what your priorities are. Look at the goals you have and see if they are aligned. You may be surprised at what you see. If you are ready, join the program. The only thing standing in the way of you living your soul purpose is you.

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I did a guest spot for a great friend, and superb neighbor, on her blog – All the Sanity in Me. I thought I would give it share here.

http://allthesanityinme.blogspot.com/2010/08/am-i-stuck-in-nothingness.html

She does a meditation corner on her blog, and wanted something spiritual, and not to religious or to zeney… so I think I hit it right on the spot by using some of my book, The Diva Journey – to spot on a great exercise to become more centered and aware of the present moment.

I hope you enjoy it, and enjoy her blog. She’s one of the most fun women I know.

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So you may ask yourself what in the Helena is Slow Food? “Definitions of Slow Food on the Web: (thanks Google)

• Slow Food is an international movement founded by Carlo Petrini in 1986. It strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine and promotes farming of plants, seeds and livestock characteristics of the local ecosystem. It was the first established part of the broader Slow movement. …
  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Food
• food, in contrast to fast food, that is normally a part of a complete meal; especially the traditional cuisine of a region
  en.wiktionary.org/wiki/slow_food
• The Slow Food movement was founded to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.
  www.carbondiet.ca/going_green/green_terms.htm “

Slow Food is a huge movement based on how you live, how you eat and how you think. SlowFoodUsa.org states that it “is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.”

USA Today says that Slow Food is everything that Fast Food isn’t… so are you Slow Food or Fast Food??

Give yourself one week. Don’t do it today – plan it and play with it. Try to live the Slow Food way for one week. I have a feeling if you do, you may never go back. Think about homemade organic tomato sauce on a fresh pizza crust, covered in raw goat cheese, organic spinach and your own fresh herbs. Imagine it cooking. Imagine the first bite. Be Slow… Be Slow Food.

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