by Patricia | Apr 1, 2013 | Beauty, Blog, Empowerment, Featured, Wellness
A couple of weeks ago I posted about the free screening of the documentary Hungry for Change. I have watched it twice and I am SO GLAD I did! Before watching I thought I’d be able to write a post breaking down all the information, but frankly there’s way too much in the documentary to do any justice in a blog post. I plan on using the video as a tool in my coaching – if you work with me, you’ll likely hear all about it! Here are points from the doc that stuck out to me: Diet sodas suck! Aspartame, an ingredient found in most diet sodas, is associated with a build up of formaldehyde in the brain, frontal lobe inflammation, migraines, visual disturbances, headaches, neuralgic problems and is considered carcinogenic. Aspartame is also recognized by many pilots as a big NO because it can cause severe aberrations in their vision. Diet sodas are generally a vehicle for aspartame or another non-caloric sweetener and caffeine, a combo that’s found to kill brain cells. The combination creates excitotoxins that kill the cells. Research shows that non-caloric sweeteners contribute to weight gain because they create carbohydrate cravings. Whenever you trick your body into thinking it’s getting a nutrient (like a carbohydrate) but you aren’t actually eating it, your brain will send a signal directing you to eat until you actually get the nutrient!! (I can vouch for this effect!) What you consume, you wear. Consider that we are programmed to scan people for good health for reproductive purposes. Those with luminous skin, healthy hair , bright eyes, etc....
by Patricia | Mar 18, 2013 | Beauty, Blog, Empowerment, Featured, Wellness
Rise to challenges as they come. Rise above them. Rise above what you conceive to be your level – go higher than you think you can go. When you rise, you awaken whatever magnificence lies dormant in you. Rise to the greatness you are, and go higher than that. Your gifts are needed in the world. If you haven’t been sharing them, it’s time you do. Your talents are not just meant for you. You share your gifts and you glow. Why hide your light? Why shrink away from what calls you? Why play life small? Whose life is helped by keeping your magic in? Shine! Let your being emanate with the radiance of your glory. You are the descendant of stars – your being is formed of stardust. There’s no need to “reach” for that which you are. Intensify the massive source of light that is you. In a Universe of darkness, in a world full of those who don’t know their own light, your radiance is needed. Consider me your...
by Patricia | Mar 10, 2013 | Beauty, Blog, Featured
Beauty and grooming can provide an instant mood boost. If you doubt this, the next time you’re in a bad mood immerse yourself in a little beauty and/or grooming and see how you feel after. The picture above was taken on a bright sunny day, but my mood failed to match. I pulled out this vibrant shade of lipstick and voila! Instant mood boost. And I could say it’s about the lipstick (it’s so bright and fun!) but I’ve also witnessed my fiance’ experience the same mood boost when he gets his beard shaped by his barber. The smile on my face isn’t happiness with the lipstick, it’s just happy! Beauty and grooming provide this mood boost because when you’re in the process of beautifying, you’re in the act of raising the vibration on an aspect of your life. It tends to be a rather convenient way to pick up one’s energy, which can make it a crutch for some. I would recommend NOT relying on beauty to feel good about yourself! Rather, treat beauty and grooming as a means to show love to your physical self. Think thoughts of love when you apply your favorite shade of lipstick or treat yourself to a haircut – you’ll be raising your vibrations much higher than you would if you were using the lipstick as a cover for whatever’s bothering you. So in those times when you need to feel a little loved, show yourself some love by beautifying, and watch your shine...
