 Renew.
. Renew your passion for living. . Renew your spirit. . Take a long walk. . Go do yoga. . Renew your senses and stop to smell the roses along the way. . Renew the excitement you used to feel when you first saw your beloved. . Renew your wedding vows. . Renew the promises you made to yourself and others long ago. . Renew old friendships. . Start over again. . Revive. . Restore. . Refresh. . Replenish. . Rejuvenate. . Recharge. . Renew.
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 Grow.
. Grow into more of who you are. . Instead of grass, grow a garden in your front yard. . Sow it with bright, multi-textured wildflowers of all different shapes and hues. . And as they grow, watch your heart grow too. . Grow your appreciation of self love. . And appreciate your beauty with each passing year. . Grow your capacity to listen, live and learn. . Grow deeply into your relationships. . Even those that challenge you, for they need love too. . Grow peppermint, dill and lavender in your grandmother’s tea cups and place them in your windowsill. . Grow into your looks. . Bless that nose you always thought was too crooked or too big. . When you look in the mirror, recognize the sameness from your ancestors as they look back at you too. . Grow past the walls you’ve put up around your heart. . They’re good at keeping things out but they stop so much more from coming in. . Grow a garden inside of your heart. . Tend it with ever-loving care. . And tend it well. . And always.  Transitions.
. There’s no doubt about it. . Transitions are tough. . I’m talking about the gap between where you are and where you want to be. . Whether it’s finding a new job, trying to lose weight or jumping back into the dating pool, getting there is going to be uncomfortable. . It’s our natural instinct to want everything to happen right away. . To choose Amazon Prime as our 'go-to' as we traverse through life. . ❤️ We want our first job out of school to be a reflection of our highest value and worth. . ❤️ We want one week of eating healthy to suddenly melt away the quarantine lbs. . ❤️ We want the first person we fall in love with to be our forever mate. . The truth is… ✨ It takes time to find the right job. . ✨ It takes time to get healthy. . ✨ It takes time to find Mr. Right. . Just know that transition is hard but with discomfort comes the comfort of knowing that if you stick to your path, things will work out. . Simply take small steps everyday and eventually you’ll arrive.  Sense.
. Notice what you notice around you. . When you walk into a room, sense what’s ‘really’ going on. . Sense when something feels off. . Listen to his voice on the phone. . Notice when he tells you everything is ‘okay’ but you know that it’s not. . Look past the spoken word. . Actions speak louder. . Sense what’s going on with your co-worker. . Sense that she needs a smile, perhaps a shoulder to lean on. . Be that friend. . When you meet someone for the first time, sense the intensity between you. . Don’t fear it. . Breathe into it. . And know that it's okay. . Sense that your senses are becoming more attuned to everything and everyone around you. . When people say,”Don’t be SO sensitive.” . Smile. . They’ve just picked up that you've just out-sensed them.  One of my favorite ways to revive my energy is a foot bath and turning them a ritual can be a highly therapeutic experience.
. Foot baths are easy to put together and don’t require a bathtub. . One of the benefits of releasing toxins through your feet is that it rids your body of excess energy you might have picked up from others. . As an empath, it’s vital to release what is not yours so that you don’t become overwhelmed. . When your body is clear of toxins it is able to receive what it needs much easier. . I thought I’d share one of my favorite sacred foot soak recipes with you. . Please let me if you try them and if they make a difference. . I generally soak my feet once a week but there are no hard and fast rules. . If I’ve experienced an anxiety-ridden day, I soak. . If my day has been highly emotional due to the intimate details of client conversations, I soak. . If I’m feeling off, I soak. . If you feel like you need to soak, trust your inner guidance. . You’ll need to stay hydrated before, during and after your sacred soak so have a glass of purified water nearby. . I love adding a ½ teaspoon of rose water to my water - a little goes a long way so don’t over do it. (Rose water can be purchased online or at your favorite Persian store) . To add ambiance, I put on some mood music, light my favorite candle and meditate holding a crystal or two. . I also enjoy floating fresh, rose petals on top of the water. . If I’m feeling up to it, I also add some rose tea bags to the water. . Again, let your intuition be your guide. “Exotic” Scented Sacred Foot Soak Mix the following ingredients together in a glass bowl then place 1-3 tablespoons inside a fabric bag. Tie the bag then drop it into the warm foot bath water.
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Scent.
. It’s intangible yet potent. . It has the power to attract or repel. . The skunk comes to mind when I think of both. It’s highly misunderstood yet it has a powerful presence. . It commands a healthy respect from those who encounter it. . It does not move when predators appear because it knows that its power is in the potency of just being present. . A skunks scent is highly recognizable. . Some are attracted to it and use it as an aphrodisiac. . Just like the skunk, people respond to the fragrances you employ. . Some will complain. . Others will swoon. . Some will say it evokes memories of long ago. . Your scent helps people remember you. . How they notice, respond and remember you is up to you. . Scent. . It’s your signature. . It can command or repel. . Wear it well. Love begins in the home.
. What you surround yourself with is a direct reflection of the love you are attracting and if you are in a partnership, maintaining. . Its energy either attracts or repels. . If you are interested in enhancing your current relationship or attracting a new one, then your home is the first place to start. . The physical contents of your home are important contributors to our sense of peace and comfort. . They form the foundation for achieving the same conditions on a ‘spatial’ level meaning what we surround ourselves with affects us physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and energetically. . By enhancing your home’s beauty it can help you to improve similar aspects of your life and improve that which you are less than happy with. . Having what you love around you makes you feel joyful, beautiful, happy, safe, sexy, comfortable and free. . Once you figure what that means to you, flood your space with it. . Fill your living and working environment with things that you absolutely love. . Let it translate into the colors, materials, art, fabric, objects and books that make your soul sing. . Don’t leave anything unfinished. . Turn every square inch into your favorite space so that everything you see brings you joy. . If you’re not sure what I mean by this try this experiment... . Imagine bringing a potential Mr. or Mrs. Right into your CURRENT home. . How does it make you feel? (Be honest) . Notice what comes up for you. . Are you proud or embarrassed of the way your home looks after viewing it through another person’s eyes? . If the latter, the world you live in is the vibe you give off. . Release what no longer brings you joy and surround yourself with love. . Love begins in the home. . Plan with sensitivity so that you can create the state of mind to attract who and what you desire. . This morning I stumbled upon the soundtrack, “Waiting to Exhale.” . It was a good reminder to pause... . To give thanks for what keeps me going day after day. . Besides my family, it’s my clients and the pleasure of watching them grow. . Every single client I work with has something BIG on the line when they decide to release something that’s no longer working for them. . For the past 20 years I’ve had the honor and privilege to watch them... . ❤️ Grow through the tears and heartache of unrequited love. . ❤️ Learn how to ‘love’ again after years of physical & emotional abuse. . ❤️ Create loving relationships with themselves knowing that love begets love. . ❤️ Love themselves no matter how they've shown up for themselves and others in the past. . ❤️ Release toxic relationships in order to find true love. . ❤️ Find forgiveness for themselves and for others who have hurt them in the past. . ❤️ Do the hard work -- the kind that necessitates being vulnerable. . ❤️ Put one foot in front of the other and walk their talk. . ❤️ Find love in the age of COVID-19. . ❤️ Find the courage to change behaviors that are keeping them stuck, unhappy and alone. . Knowing that when I exhale I am able to make their transitions easier and if I don’t, I know how much is at stake. . That’s what keeps me going... and pausing to exhale.  |
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