Dear Reader,
Believe it or not, a whopping 1/3 of American women get some form of cancer every year. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most prevalent form, affecting about 200,000 women annually. Other common cancers in women include colon, ovarian, and lung.
But when it comes to cancer prevention and treatment…
…studies show Cancer has a weak link—one that does not get much publicity, but studies show it’s a huge factor in the disease’s growth and development.
What’s this link? It’s cancer’s reliance on an acidic environment in the body. That’s right. Cancer thrives in an overly acidic environment.
What can you do to reduce the acidity in your body and literally choke the life out of cancer cells?
Plenty! You'll learn which acidic foods create a cancer-friendly environment (please avoid immediately!) …and which foods are key to maintaining an alkaline environment.
More info on balancing our PH at: Dr. Susan Lark's website:
Friday, February 5, 2010
Visit My Website for info on Creative Coaching and Soul Collage
My creative healing technique for today is to work with
Image and Archetype interpreted onto Soul Collage cards.
My fathers terminal illness and the emotions, inner
confusions will expose themselves from that intuitive place...
Soul Collage is that bridge..
Soul Collage is the form I go to for this kind of work.
I hope to get my camara working well enough to
capture a current picture of the card/cards once created.
~Peace, Joy and Focused Sharing is my Intention today~
~~~~www.roxiemarie.com~~~
Image and Archetype interpreted onto Soul Collage cards.
My fathers terminal illness and the emotions, inner
confusions will expose themselves from that intuitive place...
Soul Collage is that bridge..
Soul Collage is the form I go to for this kind of work.
I hope to get my camara working well enough to
capture a current picture of the card/cards once created.
~Peace, Joy and Focused Sharing is my Intention today~
~~~~www.roxiemarie.com~~~
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Fine-tune your life
The RIG VEDA, the most ancient and revered of Hindu Scriptures, suggests that purusharthas are the inherent values of the universe. "the cosmos is consdiered a living being , and the issues of law, prosperity, desrie, and freedom belong to it. There are not just human concerns or psychological concepts. When we engage then as human beingsl, we are aligning the microcosm with the macrocosm. The cosmos is all laid out and it's our job to get with the program.
PURUSHARTHAS means "for the purpose of the Soul"
"I used the following practice today for the first time.It was extremely helpful for me to determine the specific areas of my life that I'm ready to balance out. Check it out and see if you don't get some personal awareness that will open you up to a new energy." Roxie Marie
The four aims are the pillars of a fulfilling life. In the following self-inquiry practice by Sally Kempton, you'll consider where your current priorities lie and how you need to shift them to create a deeply satisfying life. Don't worry about getting your whole life in order at once-do the exercise each week, and you'll become more in the tune with yourself, more present with the world around you.
Here's how:
Find 30- minutes in which you can be alone and undisturbed. Create a cozy space, and settle into it with a journal, a pen, a candle, and a comfortable seat.
Light the candle to signify that you are in a sacred space. "A candle symbolizes the flame of the inner witness," Kempton says, Breathe deeply, close your eyes, and relax for a few minutes.
Begin to think back over your activities of the preceding week. Consider all of the things you did related to you DHARMA. How did you serve your family, your community, and yourself? What were your obligations? Did you meet them with ease? What ethical tests did you face, and how did you deal with them? Record the answers in your journal.
When you've exhausted your thoughts about dharma, consider ARTHA. What did you do this week for the sake of your lifelihood? What did you do to maintain your health? What did you need to support yourself, Did you get it? Write the answers in your journal; note your concerns and anxieties.
Next think deeply about KAMA. What actions did you take solely for the purpose of creating more joy in your life and in the world? What were your greatest pleasures? What were your strongest desires? Were you able to realize them? Write your thoughts down.
Then record the activities you engaged in for the sake of MOKSHA. These might include yoga, medatation, prayer, chanting, spiritual reading, or self-inquiry. Did you find a feeling of freedom? Which areas of your life free constricted or burdened? What do you need to do to liberate yourself? Write down your answers.
When you've gone through each purushartha individually, analyze the balance between them. Looking at what you've written, see where your emphasis was in the past week. Which parts of your life were unattended to? Are you working too hard in one area? Not hard enough? What are the consequences of your priorities. Formulate a simple statement about the way the purusharthas manifested themselves in your life. Something like, "This week I worked hard to meet my obligations, but I felt burdened. I took the most pleasure from my friendships. I didn't find time to work toward liberation"
Finally, formulate an intention for the coming week. You might set an intention related to each of the purusharthas, or you could focus on one of two that need more of your attention Record the intention in your journal. Then say it to yourself-first out loud, then inwardly, Close your journal, blow out the candle, and ease back into your day with a new understanding of your soul's priorities.
Taking time each week to think about the purusharthas will enable you to see how your life's priorities are constantly shifting and let you do some trouble-shooting whenever unease and unhappiness arise. "Yoga is one of the great tools humans have for recognizing meaning, and the purusharthas let you see whether you are livinhg a good life." Kempton says. "If you are not finding joy in your practice there is somethinhg wrong with your practice. If you are not able to operate ethically, you'll know that changes are needed.
ENJOY GOODNESS, AWARENESS AND PEACE
PURUSHARTHAS means "for the purpose of the Soul"
"I used the following practice today for the first time.It was extremely helpful for me to determine the specific areas of my life that I'm ready to balance out. Check it out and see if you don't get some personal awareness that will open you up to a new energy." Roxie Marie
The four aims are the pillars of a fulfilling life. In the following self-inquiry practice by Sally Kempton, you'll consider where your current priorities lie and how you need to shift them to create a deeply satisfying life. Don't worry about getting your whole life in order at once-do the exercise each week, and you'll become more in the tune with yourself, more present with the world around you.
Here's how:
Find 30- minutes in which you can be alone and undisturbed. Create a cozy space, and settle into it with a journal, a pen, a candle, and a comfortable seat.
Light the candle to signify that you are in a sacred space. "A candle symbolizes the flame of the inner witness," Kempton says, Breathe deeply, close your eyes, and relax for a few minutes.
Begin to think back over your activities of the preceding week. Consider all of the things you did related to you DHARMA. How did you serve your family, your community, and yourself? What were your obligations? Did you meet them with ease? What ethical tests did you face, and how did you deal with them? Record the answers in your journal.
When you've exhausted your thoughts about dharma, consider ARTHA. What did you do this week for the sake of your lifelihood? What did you do to maintain your health? What did you need to support yourself, Did you get it? Write the answers in your journal; note your concerns and anxieties.
Next think deeply about KAMA. What actions did you take solely for the purpose of creating more joy in your life and in the world? What were your greatest pleasures? What were your strongest desires? Were you able to realize them? Write your thoughts down.
Then record the activities you engaged in for the sake of MOKSHA. These might include yoga, medatation, prayer, chanting, spiritual reading, or self-inquiry. Did you find a feeling of freedom? Which areas of your life free constricted or burdened? What do you need to do to liberate yourself? Write down your answers.
When you've gone through each purushartha individually, analyze the balance between them. Looking at what you've written, see where your emphasis was in the past week. Which parts of your life were unattended to? Are you working too hard in one area? Not hard enough? What are the consequences of your priorities. Formulate a simple statement about the way the purusharthas manifested themselves in your life. Something like, "This week I worked hard to meet my obligations, but I felt burdened. I took the most pleasure from my friendships. I didn't find time to work toward liberation"
Finally, formulate an intention for the coming week. You might set an intention related to each of the purusharthas, or you could focus on one of two that need more of your attention Record the intention in your journal. Then say it to yourself-first out loud, then inwardly, Close your journal, blow out the candle, and ease back into your day with a new understanding of your soul's priorities.
Taking time each week to think about the purusharthas will enable you to see how your life's priorities are constantly shifting and let you do some trouble-shooting whenever unease and unhappiness arise. "Yoga is one of the great tools humans have for recognizing meaning, and the purusharthas let you see whether you are livinhg a good life." Kempton says. "If you are not finding joy in your practice there is somethinhg wrong with your practice. If you are not able to operate ethically, you'll know that changes are needed.
ENJOY GOODNESS, AWARENESS AND PEACE
Surrender It
Surrender It~~~
Surrender is an interesting word, with a multitude of meanings. I am using the word surrender to be the embodiment of being in the flow with our body, mind and spirit. It includes the experience of acceptance of what is, what is true. It encompasses the ability to be differentiated, to be your own person.
In 2003, my husband Jim suffered a major stoke. Over the past year, and exacerbated over the past couple of months, his level of functioning has taken a turn. To witness this has been heart-breaking. To support our four adult children over the holiday season as they witnessed this new level was bitter sweet.
As an advocate for ‘surrender to what is’ I have been challenged to walk my talk...and I am now ready to speak about it. Has the process been easy...no! Has it been heart-wrenching...yes! Have I created my own suffering by wanting it to be different...absolutely! Is there a gift here somewhere...I believe so!
As I noticed myself feeling victimized, resentful, fearful, ripped-off, crazy...my body reacted with sensations of tension and chaos. When my thoughts and emotions were on the ‘wrong train of thought’ I experienced deflation of my spirit and my well-being.
As I move towards the heart-ache and acknowledge it from a place of true sadness, I feel comforted. This is a more authentic place for me to feel the truth and to move through the process with acceptance and allow whatever needs to happen happen. I show up for myself and recognize that this experience is indeed a process.
As I write this today, I feel centered and strong. As I surrender to what is, I know that I can handle it from a place of strength. I have a choice to be in control of my own experience and as I continue to go to ‘higher ground’ what will be will be. I ‘remember the resource’ within myself – my embodied strong inner core that will see me through difficult times. I can count on it.
[If you have my book, read chapter six (Remembering the Resource) where I teach the technique to help clients embody their internal resource.] When a resource is embodied (felt and owned in the body) it is much more powerful than an experience of the mind.
If you are struggling with non-acceptance of a situation, I recommend that you become mindful, be with your breath, allow the authentic feeling to wash over you, notice what is happening in your body, shed the tears you need to shed, and surrender to what is - infuse yourself with acceptance of what is. And, of course be gentle with yourself in the process.
p.s. an unbelievable synchronicity!!
As I finished this writing, I felt an intuitive urge to go to the front door, even though I had already received today’s mail. There was a large package with my name on it!! Inside the package was a beautiful pink blanket from my friend and colleague Kim Boyden, who has been aware of my process over the past couple of months. And, guess what the blanket was about ... you guessed it...STRENGTH. I am wrapped up in it as I type. ?
On the blanket is written a number of affirmations on strength. A few of them are:
My mind, body and spirit are strong
I take time each day to rejuvenate and recharge
I draw from a deep well of peace and calm
I breathe in strength and release my fears
I trust my intuition and live a courageous life
and many others in relation to accomplishing goals and following the heart’s deep desires
Written by: Marlene Fields CPCC
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
A Raspy Cry Out
How can I not be, prone to go and
see the last days of life pass forward?
It seems such a waste, to what might have been
gathered in times long ago.
The raspy cry out, came over the line and
every word sank into static. Dear God,
what is the calling that you have made? Is
my heart open to this that you gave?
'So, take my feet, put them on the right ground.
Make my mind go quiet and recieve.
Help my heart have warm blood and be sure
my will has the strength to leave.
see the last days of life pass forward?
It seems such a waste, to what might have been
gathered in times long ago.
The raspy cry out, came over the line and
every word sank into static. Dear God,
what is the calling that you have made? Is
my heart open to this that you gave?
'So, take my feet, put them on the right ground.
Make my mind go quiet and recieve.
Help my heart have warm blood and be sure
my will has the strength to leave.
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