Breathe - Life's Inspirations with Sandra

The Real Reason You Have Back or Neck Pain

2011-02-20T23:08:00.000-08:00

Before we get to the article about back and neck health, there's another topic to mention. I released a 'double feature' today. The posting about genetically modified foods on the Food, Glorious Food blog could change your eating habits forever. I encourage you to go to the food blog after you finish reading about how to improve your back and neck health. I'll remind you later . . .

Do You Have a History of Back or Neck Pain?

I've been a massage and bodywork practitioner since 1992. Back and neck symptoms are the most common issues that lead people to seek massage. Even when there is a different issue or symptom that leads people to seek treatment, back or neck tightness and/or pain is frequently a contributing factor.

For example, symptoms in the feet, knees, and hips are usually directly related to the back. Headaches, and hand, wrist, and shoulder symptoms are similarly related to the neck. Since the nervous system, in particular the brain and spinal column, is the central control system for all body functions, it makes sense that symptoms impacting any area and function of the body may involve imbalances in the spine and the vertebral column, and the muscles and other tissues surrounding the vertebrae.

Encouraging Self Care

When working with clients, I almost always offer suggestions for stretches and strengthening exercises that they can do to help themselves between sessions.

Imagine that you are my client - yes you the person who is reading this. Do you have symptoms of any sort? Pick one, and imagine that you are seeing me once a week for an hour, with the intention of experiencing relief from your symptoms. You see me for one hour a week, and you are with yourself 24/7. Does it make sense that the 168 hours (24x7) that you spend with yourself every week has a much greater impact on your health than does your hour with me?

I like empowering you to help yourself. So I recommend exercises for you, targeted towards addressing the imbalances that are identified during your session with me. In my experience, when clients start doing the exercises, their issues improve more consistently.

Ask Your Practitioner

If you are seeing a health care provider of any sort, ask them what you can do to help yourself with your health challenge. Do they have exercises to recommend for addressing your particular issue? Do they recommend lifestyle modifications?

Even with obvious and simple actions like drinking sufficient water, I find that many people are not taking them. These are things that everyone already knows that they should be doing anyway. Getting sensible exercise is another one of these obviously beneficial activities that is under-executed. (By the water, dehydration may directly impact spinal, joint, and muscle issues. And insufficient , excessive, or imbalanced exercise can all negatively impact spinal health and back/neck symptoms.)

I've found that people frequently become more consistent in doing these things when a health care provider recommends them. My clients are more successful in incorporating these sorts of practices and exercises into their life when I'm there supporting them in the background.

My Own Back & Neck Symptoms

Many years ago, I was in an automobile accident. That plus the 'normal' variety of falls and joint injuries led to my experiencing back, neck, and joint symptoms over the years. Long ago I learned that working with a variety of providers (bodywork, chiropractic, and others), keeps the symptoms to a minimum. Plus stretches, exercises, and a health-supporting diet and lifestyle all help, of course.

Recently I was introduced to a program that has improved my overall spinal health, and therefore also my spectrum of back and neck symptoms. This program comprehensively addresses both the symptoms AND the underlying imbalances that ultimately lead to symptoms.

Within a couple of days of purchasing this program and beginning to do the balancing exercises that it helped me identify, my symptoms improved. Now I also utilize this approach in sessions with clients.

The Real Reason You Have Back or Neck Pain

What is missing in most treatment approaches for back and neck pain? They don't sufficiently address the imbalances that cause the symptoms to occur. They may provide symptomatic relief, but if the underlying cause is not addressed, symptoms will inevitably return.

I have used most of the elements incorporated into this program. But I have never used them in an integrated fashion like they are presented here. This is one of those instances where following a System increases the effectiveness of the techniques utilized.

Back & Neck Health Programs

First I purchased the back health program from The Healthy Back Institute and experienced improvements with following it. This very week, they are introducing the neck health program. I purchased this program during their early release a week ago, and it's great.

If you want more information about these programs, I've got it for you on my website.

Genetically Modified Foods Presentations

I give presentations about GMO's near where I live in the British Columbia Okanangan Valley, and in Washington's Olympia/Seattle area. If you are interested in attending an event in these areas, please contact me for information. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

I will be in the Olympia area in late March and early April. I am available to give presentations during that time.

If you have not yet been to my Food, Glorious Food posting about GMO's, I encourage you to go there now.

Appointments -- Penticton, Olympia, Telephone, . . .

I offer in-person bodywork and energy work appointments, which may incorporate The Body Code/The Emotion Code, Spiritual Response Therapy, and working with Amega's AM Wand. I am also incorporating the materials from The Healthy Back Institute into bodywork sessions.

The Body Code/The Emotion Code, Spiritual Response Therapy, and other energetic clearing techniques are also effective when done by telephone.

Please feel free to contact me if you have questions, or if you would like to schedule an appointment. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

I will be in Olympia in late March and early April. Appointment times are available.

You Are What You Eat - Go GMO-Free!

Have you read today's posting about genetically modified foods on the Food, Glorious Food blog? I encourage you to go there. Reading it might change your eating habits forever.

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I love hearing from you and receiving your feedback. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

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Sandra Lynn Lee
Certified Practitioner - The Emotion Code/The Body Code
Certified Healing Codes Practitioner
Miracle Inspirations
www.MiracleInspirations.com
sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

Everything in this newsletter is the opinion of the author and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. When information is drawn from outside sources, both credit and access to the source are given, when available.

Appreciating How You Have Grown

2010-12-26T16:49:00.001-08:00

We approach the completion of another year. Beginnings and endings are natural times to evaluate where you are and the progress that you have made.

Why Measure Your Progress?

Acknowledging yourself for your healing is important! When you consciously recognize your progress, the improvements are integrated into your body and into your life in a deeper way. Recognizing your successes also encourages you to do even more.

In my work with clients, frequently people don't realize that things have changed until I ask questions focusing on identifying the improvements. Here is a dramatic example. This client had suffered from headaches every single day for many years. We had been doing bodywork for several months, when I asked how she was doing with headaches. She realized that she hadn't had a headache in two weeks! In fact, she had completely forgotten about having them. Had I not asked, she would not have recognized that she had experienced significant healing.

Here is another example. I have been encouraging a client to do stretches and exercises focused on improving flexibility and decreasing discomfort. A couple of days each week, he does some of the stretches and exercises. But he scolds himself for not doing all of the exercises and for not doing them every day. I help him recognize that he does more now than he was before, and I have him consciously experience how his symptoms have improved. When all he focuses on is his failure, he feels negatively about himself and tends to skip the stretches altogether. Expecting perfection is unreasonable. Appreciating his positive changes encourages him to do more.

Where Did You Start?

I encourage you to make a written record of how you used to feel. Write down what you recall about symptoms and issues from the past. This gives you something to compare with later.

Here are some things that you could put into your personal "Before" record. The options are infinite. This record is exclusively for your use. What would it be helpful for YOU to include?

- Photographs of your body, and of symptomatic areas, if this is relevant
- Lists of issues and symptoms. Include their intensity, frequency, what triggers them, etc.
- How you feel about your life and about yourself as a person. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied? Are you doing what you want to be doing? Do you have what you need?
- How do you feel about your health and about your body?
- Your weight and other numerical measures that are relevant. How do you feel about these issues?
- Do you diet? What sorts of foods do you eat? How do you feel about food?
- Do you exercise? What is significant to include about this?
- How well do you sleep? Number of hours per night.
- How do you feel about your relationships and friendships?
- What is relevant to record about your work? How do you feel about work?
- What is relevant to record about your financial status? How do you feel about money?
- How is your spiritual life?
- Are you learning and growing?
- How are you doing with your goals and dreams? Do you have action plans for accomplishing them?
- What are you doing to help yourself?
- Is there anything else?

Celebrate Your Successes!

Whether or not you have made a Before record, take time to evaluate your progress. Celebrate every success, large and small. Even if you have not accomplished as much as you think you should, acknowledge yourself for what you HAVE accomplished. A little celebration and a pat-on-the-back goes a long way towards encouraging future success.

Celebrate any time that you are successful in achieving something. Celebration is worth doing year-round.

Have a Wonderful Year of Growth and Success!

Remember to Breathe!

Sandra

Sandra Lynn Lee
Certified Healing Codes Practitioner
Miracle Inspirations
www.MiracleInspirations.com
sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

Everything in this newsletter is the opinion of the author and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. When information is drawn from outside sources, both credit and access to the source are given, when available.

More Healing

2010-01-02T19:34:00.001-08:00

In March, I wrote about Manifesting Immediately. In that posting, I wrote about healings that I had been experiencing and finding quite exciting. You might want to read that posting before this one.

Since then, my results have continued to be consistently significant and immediate, perhaps even more so. To tell the truth, I have been surprised, because the results are exceeding my expectations.

For many years, I have chosen to believe that everything is energy, and that I create everything about my life and my world. On a conscious level, I seek to heal any emotional wounding that has occurred in my past, because it is ultimately those old wounds that shape my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs on a subconscious level.

Since 2005, I have used The Healing Codes. Using this technique, I experienced a deeper level of healing of several significant lifelong emotional issues. The Healing Codes is truly effective in healing cellular memory.

Early in 2009, I began doing The Emotion Code, which clears blocked emotions. It makes sense to me that blocked emotions contribute to all imbalances. I was quite pleased to experience immediate results, for myself and when working with others. I frequently found that it made a tremendous difference when addressing emotional issues. Sometimes there were also significant changes in physical issues.

However, I was continuing to experience physical challenges myself. For several years, muscle tension had been building in my neck and shoulders. (Why? Since moving from Olympia, Washington to British Columbia, I have received massage/bodywork much less frequently than I had grown accustomed to. Bodywork most definitely makes a tremendous difference!) For about a year, because of this increased tension, I had been having consistent headaches. Chiropractic care was barely keeping the headaches under control. I was quite concerned.

Supposedly I'm a 'healer'! Practicing all sorts of methodologies that are supposed to relieve me of such symptoms. Right??!! Well, this was a real problem. To be honest, it's embarrassing, and not something that I wanted to speak about. For those of you readers out there who are 'healers', can you relate?

What's New

Two fantastic new technologies have come into my life. They make all the difference. I have much less muscle tension, and the headaches are no longer a problem.

I'm excited to share with you about them. I don't like sounding like an advertisement, though it might look like I'm just promoting products. Please forgive me if it comes across that way.

Basically, the first point is that it is possible to heal a variety of issues using energetic clearing of blocked emotions and other imbalances, with immediate relief of symptoms. The second point is that therapeutic cold lasers really work in healing and relieving symptoms. If you choose to look into the specific technologies that I share here, then terrific. If you prefer other options, go for it. It's all energy.

The Body Code

Dr. Bradley Nelson recently released a comprehensive healing system called The Body Code. In his decades of practice as a wholistic chiropractor, he found that there are six general areas of imbalance that lead to our having symptoms and dis-ease. The Emotion Code (mentioned above) works with blocked emotions, which is but one of the many types of imbalance. Using The Body Code and muscle testing, I now quickly and easily test all of the areas, determining where a person's energetic system say its imbalances are.

This is in no way diagnostic. And I do not claim to actually heal anything. Muscle testing asks the person's energetic system what is out of balance, but I do not presume to know for certain whether what comes up is actually medically diagnosable. Then a magnet is used to energetically clear the imbalance. That's it. The proof is in the results. All I know for certain is that people feel better.

Before I go further, I want to tell you that The Emotion Code on its own is an extremely powerful and effective self healing technique. For most people, this simple and easily learned technique is sufficient.

My Personal and Client Experiences

Let's return to the issue of my headaches. If I feel like a headache may be coming, I do The Body Code focusing on my neck and the headache. After I clear a couple of things, my almost-headache is gone. It only takes a couple of minutes! It works so consistently that I use The Body Code whenever something comes up, headache or otherwise.

Here are more recent stories.

My mother was my very first Body Code 'guinea pig'. Prior to our session, she felt like the arthritic symptoms in her fingers were worsening rapidly, and she was worried. Activities like gardening definitely aggravated the symptoms, including pain. After we cleared 4-5 things with The Body Code, her fingers were very much better on the right side, and significantly better on the left. It only took a couple of minutes. She noticed differences after clearing just one blocked emotion. I called her today, nineteen days after our Body Code session. She is no longer worried, because the symptoms are no longer increasing, even following activity. She still has more flexibility and less pain than before doing The Body Code.

One aspect of The Body Code is learning how to use 'Test Points' for indicating when there are energetic imbalances in organs and glands. Here is an example. My friend was noticing right knee discomfort. Both the gall bladder and the knee tested weak. I cleared two blocked emotions. The discomfort completely disappeared, then both the knee and the gall bladder tested strong.

When working with people who are experiencing stress, and the resulting negative emotions and life situations, I have great results using The Emotion Code. Now that I use The Body Code (and The Emotion Code as part of it), the results are even better. It feels like the clearing is more thorough and profound, because the imbalances are more specifically identified. For example, a friend of mine chronically clenches her solar plexus and jaw. The Emotion Code has previously helped her with this. This time, I tested with The Body Code and came up with the diaphragm muscle, which makes sense. We cleared several blocked emotions from the diaphragm. She noticed significant improvement in her solar plexus symptoms halfway through the list.

There have been other terrific results, but those are the most easily shared.

We all are miracles. It's wonderful being reminded when these things happen.

In case you didn't read this above, I say it here again. The Emotion Code on its own is an extremely powerful and effective self healing technique. For most people, this simple and easily learned technique is sufficient. Information about these products is available here. For more information about The Body Code, I recommend adding yourself to Dr. Nelson's e-mail newsletter list. He offers webinars about The Body Code, and announces them by e-mail.

I am available for Body Code sessions by appointment, in person and by telephone. I frequently incorporate The Body Code as part bodywork/energy work sessions. If you have questions or would like to schedule, please feel free to contact me. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

Now for another energetic healing piece that nicely complements virtually all of my other healing techniques.

Newsletter Frequency

For quite a while, I was very consistent in writing this newsletter monthly. But it was tremendous work. Because of healing that I shared about on my website, writing is definitely easier than it used to be, but it's still difficult. Since taking a Discover Your Sacred Gifts workshop with Monique MacDonald several months ago, I realized that writing is not one of my sacred gifts. Acting within my sacred gifts comes naturally and is a joyful experience. I am certainly capable of writing a newsletter every month, but the resistance and suffering would last a couple of weeks. It doesn't make sense to stress myself out like that! It was amazing how much better I felt once that decision was made. I'm the only one who expected me to do it monthly anyway.

So now the newsletter comes out when I really feel like writing one. For example, this one was written within just a couple of hours of deciding on a topic. If you look at the menu to the left side of this page, you will see that I produced one newsletter in 2005 and two in 2006. I expect that 2010 will have a few more than that, but it won't be twelve.

Lately, I am fascinated to find myself enjoying writing and delivering short presentations for the Sunday service that I attend. Tomorrow I'm speaking, complete with PowerPoint. It's been challenging in a way that I look forward to. Who knew!

You are a Being of Energy and Light! Shine!

Sandra

Stuck in the Past vs. Living Now!

2009-07-28T18:11:00.001-07:00

Have you ever felt upset about some event and been unable to stop thinking about it? Is there anyone who has NOT experienced this?? With all of the crises escalating in the world, increasing numbers of people are spending more time than ever before stuck in obsessive mind loops.

When you cycle repeatedly through thoughts and fears, you continually keep your mind and your emotions on the PAST. What went wrong, what could happen, what you did or didn't do, what he said or she said, what you should do or say next, . . . there is no end in sight. What a miserable place to be!

From that place, can you ever progress to feeling better? Can you take positive action? Actually, all you will attract into your life while stuck in negativity is more of the same. I challenge you to recall a time when you were successful in making significant progress while remaining stuck in obsessively negative thoughts.

Nobody wants to stay there. But sometimes, exiting this vicious cycle may be easier said than done. Most of us are familiar with The Secret, the Law of Attraction, affirmations, and positive thinking. Which are all ultimately about pulling your attention out of the negativity of the past and focusing on the positive experiences that you want to have. Has having this 'enlightened' knowledge made a difference in your life? Or do you continue to rehash the same old negative garbage from the past? Lots of people give themselves a hard time because they know all this stuff, yet remain stuck.

This single blog entry is insufficient for comprehensively discussing the topic of accomplishing the miracle of releasing the past. What I can do is give you a couple of simple and concrete things that you can do when you are stuck.

Simple & Concrete Things To Do

Become Aware

This is the very most important thing that you can do. All of the other steps described are dependent on your success in accomplishing this.

Until you are consciously aware of the nature of your thoughts and feelings, you will be absolutely unable to redirect them in positive directions. Only when you know that you are stuck in a morass of misery are you able to do anything to pull yourself out of it.

Intend to Change

Once you are aware that you are stuck, the next step is 1) to realize that it is possible to shift to a different perspective, 2) to want to shift, and 3) to intend to shift. This is actually several steps, which it could take you quite a lot of practice to get through. Keep at it.

Power & Freedom of Choice

More times than I could guess, I have been aware that I'm rehashing an old situation, and I even consciously think that I could just choose to stop being upset. But in that moment, I don't want to give it up. Part of me is invested in being pissed off, in being right, and in having what I want. I am consciously choosing to remain upset. Then when I'm tired of it, I choose to let it go and return to feeling good.

There is a huge difference between having awareness and consciously choosing to be upset, and reacting automatically and without awareness. Before I learned about this, I used to get really angry and frustrated, and I'd stay upset for weeks. Now, the relatively infrequent upsets I have are brief and mild. Because I am much more consciously aware of how I feel, and I always give myself the freedom to choose how to feel. I am ever so much happier.

The Power of Now

Eckhart Tolle's best selling book by that title discusses the value of keeping your attention on the present moment. It is really only from within the present moment that we can live truly consciously and intentionally.

It is impossible to have your attention on the present moment 100% of the time. Other thoughts will come. However, you can repeatedly bring your mind back to the present moment, so that over time, you are living in the present for a larger portion of the day.

Here are some simple ways to bring yourself into the Now. (I recommend Tolle's book, which covers far more than what I describe below.)

Awareness of Your Physical Body

The simplest and most basic way to bring yourself into the present is to focus your conscious attention on your physical body and its sensations. You can be ONLY in the present moment while you are focusing on these sensations. You cannot think about the past or the future, and you cannot remain angry, worried, or upset.

Here are a few of the countless methods for doing this. I encourage you to experiment and bring yourself into the present. Right Now.

1. Grasp one of your hands with the other. Put all of your attention into feeling the texture of your skin, its temperature.
2. Touch your face, your hair, your leg, etc. Put all of your attention into the experience, feeling every aspect of it.
3. Feel the weight of your body in the chair. Focus your attention on the meeting of your body and the chair's surface.
4. Take a deep breath. Feel the movement of air into your nostrils. Feel the air filling your lungs.
5. Feel the pulsation of your blood. Put your attention into feeling the pulse at your wrist. You may also be able to feel the movement of blood throughout your body, just by focusing your awareness on it.

Awareness of Objects & Other Beings

Bring yourself present while interacting with objects outside of your body.

1. Hold a pen (or any object) and put all of your attention into feeling its texture, shape, density.
2. Place your hand into running water. Feel the water and its movement.
3. Look at an object. Your hand, a book, anything. Bring yourself fully into the seeing, noticing everything. Texture, color, shape, size.
4. With all of your attention, feel the warm or coolness of the air around you.
5. Be fully in the hearing of a sound.

Here is a really amazing experience for you.
6. Hug another person or a pet. With your full attention, thoroughly experience the sensations and the emotions of this experience.

Have fun exploring the infinite ways of bringing yourself into the present moment.

How was That?

How did you feel when experimenting with these techniques? Had you been distracted or bothered before starting? Do you feel better now? Is your mind more clear? Are you more focused?

Doing this, what I am most aware of is Aliveness. I feel alive, aware, awake. I feel love, gratitude, happiness, peace, calm, . . .

Beyond Being in the Present

Are you ready for another step? Combine bringing yourself into the present with actively releasing stuck emotions and energy.

Breathe It Out

Are you able to identify the emotions that you are feeling? Do you know what is bothering you?
Now, are you ready to let it go?

Imagine that the emotion, the upset, the negative energy of the situation is stuck inside your body. Take a nice deep breath. As you breathe out, release the emotion and the negativity with the air. Maybe you can imagine, see, or feel that the energy being released is dark, heavy, sticky, . . . Breathe in nice clean, clear, light air. Breathe out heaviness and stuckness.

Wash It Away

This is similar to breathing it out. Wash your hands or take a shower. Release the stuckness and let it go down the drain.

Infinite Possibilities

There are widely varied techniques for healing, clearing, and/or reprogramming the past. I encourage you to explore and discover some that attract you. Skills you develop through practicing the basic techniques above will serve you well with whatever healing methodologies you choose. (Some of the healing methods that I use personally and have discussed in blogs include The Emotion Code and The Healing Codes. Feel free to contact me, if you have questions. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com)

Practice, Practice, Practice

Give yourself plenty of time to practice. Incorporating healing practices into your life takes commitment to yourself. Eventually, you will notice negative thoughts and feelings as they appear. They will come up less frequently, and you will release them quickly and easily.

Breathe! Live Now!

Sandra

Sandra Lynn Lee
Certified Healing Codes Practitioner
Miracle Inspirations
www.MiracleInspirations.com
sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

Everything in this newsletter is the opinion of the author and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. When information is drawn from outside sources, both credit and access to the source are given, when available.

Manifesting Immediately

2009-03-25T09:18:00.000-07:00

If you are reading this newsletter, you have probably heard versions of the following statements countless times. "Everything is energy." "It's all about frequency." "You create your reality." "What you think and feel, you attract more of into your reality." With the popularity of the movie The Secret and the teachings of The Law of Attraction, these concepts have become mainstream. Quantum physics has conclusively shown that everything really is energy, everything is frequency.

This month, I share about the doubts I had about my ability to manifest immediately. And I tell about the great results I've had, once I got past the doubt. When doing healing work, I've had rapid changes in physical and non-physical symptoms.

Making This Real in Life

Have these teachings significantly impacted your life? To measure this, pick an earlier time to compare with, say ten to twenty years.
Do you intentionally create your life? How successful are you in consciously working with energy, frequency, and the Law of Attraction?

1. Have your mental, emotional, and spiritual experiences of life improved?
2. If you feel upset about something, how easily and quickly are you able to return to peace and balance?
3. Have your physical circumstances improved?
4. Have your relationships improved?
5. Have 'problematic' areas of your life improved?
6. Has your physical health improved?
7. Have you experienced instantaneous emotional changes in response to healing techniques?
8. Have you experienced instantaneous physical changes in response to healing techniques?
9. Have you intentionally manifested circumstances in your life?
10. Have you intentionally manifested changes in your financial life? How about desirable career changes?
11. Are you consciously producing positive shifts in the world around you?

How This Works in Sandra's Life

Personally, I experience varying degrees of success in manifesting.

My Emotional World. I am consistently more happy, peaceful, and positive than ever before. I still become upset, but significantly less frequently. The intensity of my upsets is dramatically decreased, and in most cases, I return to positive perspectives quickly. For several years, I have used The Healing Codes to work with my emotional state, with fabulous results (including physical shifts). And I have recently begun doing The Emotion Code. I feel extremely fortunate to have these effective methods for helping myself (and others).

(January, 2010 update. I have now been using The Body Code, a comprehensive energetic healing system which includes The Emotion Code as one very important part among many. I post separately about The Body Code in a January blog post.)

Fifteen years ago, I frequently remained upset for two weeks! Yuck. Compare this with my biggest upset in recent times. A couple of weeks ago, I was annoyed with my husband overnight, and that upset felt insufferably long. The following morning, I did The Emotion Code and instantly returned to being happy with him. I'll share more about this below in The Emotion Code.

My Life Circumstances and My Relationships. My life circumstances have completely changed, and I am extraordinarily happy. I married a Canadian and moved to British Columbia. Here is the story I tell when people ask how I met Ken. After the presidential re-election several years ago, I said to myself, "Now would be a good time to move to Canada." I had never considered this before. In two weeks, I met Ken, and shortly thereafter, we were discussing my eventual immigration. I definitely manifested that one.

My Physical Health. My health is certainly better. This is contributed to by my diet and nutritional supplements, and by my improved state of mind. My level of stress has decreased significantly, which definitely helps.

I benefit physically both from the healing methods that I have received as a client, and from self-applied energetic techniques, including The Healing Codes and The Emotion Code (discussed further below).

Instantaneous Change & Doubt

Several weeks ago, I was stuck. Two things were staring me in the face, making me look at the doubts I have about my ability to manifest instantaneous physical changes.

I was about to attend the Emotion Code workshop. On teleconferences, I had listened to Dr. Bradley Nelson use the technique on people's issues, frequently with instantaneous physical results - reductions in pain and increases in flexibility and function. Even though much of the work that I have done for years is energetic and based on the principles of shifting frequencies to produce change, I still had doubts about my ability to noticeably impact symptoms.

The VibesUp energizing coasters were also triggering this doubt. According to Kaitlyn, creator of VibesUp, (the fabulous energized crystal products that I now wear and place all around me), the coasters have been tested using a frequency machine and shown to return genetically modified foods (GMO's) to the frequencies of natural and unmodified foods. Could changing the food's energy with the coaster actually change its DNA??

Really, I was doubting that modifying the frequency of something, anything, could actually result in physically visible, feel-able, and measurable changes. Here I was, doubting the basis of most of my work! Perhaps I could believe that other people could produce significant and instantaneous changes, because I had seen it happening with several people, including Dr. Nelson. However, I was definitely doubting that I could do so. Particularly with The Healing Codes, I had experienced changes occurring gradually over time, but I wanted immediate results. (Don't you?!)

I wanted to get this fear handled prior to attending the Emotion Code workshop, so I did Healing Codes to address the emotional blocks to my producing instantaneous results. And I focused a biofeedback session on, "I believe that changes in frequency manifest immediately."

The Emotion Code

The Emotion Code is a simple and easy method of identifying 'blocked emotions' using muscle testing. The blocked emotions can then be easily cleared. The technique can be used by an individual for themselves or for other people or animals.

This is not therapy, and it does not require that the recipient slog through stuff from the past.

If you are interested in information about The Emotion Code, go here.

(January, 2010 update. I have now been using The Body Code, a comprehensive energetic healing system which includes The Emotion Code as one very important part among many. I post separately about The Body Code in a January blog post.)

Instantaneous Results

It works! Since the workshop, I have had several experiences where releasing blocked emotions produced immediately noticeable changes. Just so you know, the majority of people are not aware of any shifts whatsoever, which is okay. Changes may still be occurring below the level of conscious awareness. Many people experience an immediate sense of lightness and peacefulness. Several later reported that they feel better, that things bother them less, and that their relationships are going more smoothly. Following are a couple of the more significant - and physical - results.

The day after the workshop, I personally experienced how intense negative feelings produce physical discomfort, and how releasing the blockages relieves the discomfort. I became annoyed with my husband Ken (as mentioned earlier). I knew I was being silly and that we'd both be happier if I talked with him, but I was unwilling to do it. The next morning, I was still annoyed, and the intense emotions had actually produced physical pain in my neck and back. (I have had periodic discomforts in these areas for years. Gee, I wonder why? Upsets and blocked emotions? I knew that consciously before, but now I had confirming evidence.) I did The Emotion Code, releasing several blocked emotions from my 'heart wall' (a protective 'wall' that I had built using blocked emotions). As each emotion cleared, I felt noticeably less upset. Immediately after I cleared the last of the heart wall emotions, I felt close to Ken, and I shared all of the emotional stuff that I had experienced. The difference was enormous and immediate. And when I stood up, the neck and back pain were completely gone.

Ken was having detoxification symptoms, including itchiness, his knee had started hurting, and he felt the lower back pain that he frequently experiences. As we released several blocked emotions, the itchiness moved around, decreased in intensity, then went away. His knee stopped hurting, and his back discomfort decreased.

The first person for whom I did The Emotion Code was a family member who experienced back pain most days. I did The Emotion Code and it felt a little better. I called him a week later and he said that it had gotten better, and that he only has occasional twinges now.

(January, 2010 update. I have now been having even more immediate and significant emotional and physical results using The Body Code, a comprehensive healing system which includes The Emotion Code. I post separately about The Body Code in a January blog post.)

Deeper Belief in Frequencies & Manifestation

I now believe more deeply, based on personal experience, that frequencies and energies can physically manifest immediately. Negative thoughts and emotions ultimately produce pain and dysfunction. Releasing those negative frequencies can produce real and measureable changes, sometimes immediately.

It is necessary to be clear that noone can ever promise that your desired results will occur. Nothing is ever for certain. I believe that it is ultimately worthwhile healing yourself, whatever the results may be.

If healing efforts are not producing the results you desire, then keep at it. Each individual accumulates blockages throughout their life. It may take persistent healing over time to clear enough of the blocks to make a noticeable difference, particularly with physically manifested symptoms. I have been actively healing myself for over 20 years. (Wow, I just calculated that.) With The Healing Codes for several years, and now The Emotion Code (and The Body Code) I feel like I'm more frequently getting significant results.

Believe! You CAN Get Results.

I realized several years ago that a big factor getting in my way was the lack of belief that I could produce healing. Once I resolved that inconsistency, I started having better results. If you are not getting the results that you want, try addressing your level of belief.

As always, you are so very much appreciated. Thank you for being there.

Sandra

In the Flow & Out of the Flow

2009-02-26T13:22:00.001-08:00

Once inspiration strikes and I select a newsletter topic, it floats around in my consciousness for a while, and the ways in which the dynamic plays out in my life are revealed. This month, I had amazing experiences of being in the flow, with everything feeling right on target and sublimely perfect. And, I had times when the flow felt almost completely blocked.

I share my experiences with both ends of this spectrum, and some ideas for approaches to take when you feel stuck outside of the flow.

All is Right in the World & Feeling Fantastic

Imagine yourself being in just the right place at just the right time, taking precisely the action that is appropriate at the moment. Can you recall such an experience from your life? How did you feel? Was it uplifting? Did you feel like you were contributing to perfection?

I am an avid contra dancer. Here is a brief description of contra dancing, followed by my discussion of flow. In this type of social dancing, each dancer has a partner, with couples arranged in long lines of couples. A Caller teaches the group the sequence of moves for a dance, then everyone repeats the sequence accompanied by lively music, moving up and down the line, dancing with everyone.

Contra dancing can be astonishingly fun. Imagine hours of interactions with smiling people, many of whom are your friends. And it's an incredible aerobic workout to boot. A few weeks ago, I attended a contra dance weekend, where I danced hour after hour, with repeated experiences of being in the flow. It was glorious. The weekend was like having a continuous peak experience.

What provides the experience of flow in contra dancing? Being in the right place at just the right point in the music, with the person I'm dancing the next movement with arriving precisely as I do. The music and the dance sequence match up just so. Throughout the whole dance, couple after couple, everyone is right there, energized, and it's all FUN.

Day-to-Day Experiences of Flow

I desire to increase the ease of flow in the world, so I pick ways to do things that feel efficient. Am I smoothing the way of events in the world? Am I making life easier or more pleasant for myself or for someone else?

When doing errands, I choose a route that provides a natural flow between stops. When crossing busy streets, I walk quickly, shortening the wait for drivers waiting to turn. When returning library books, I stack them so checking them in requires fewer motions for the librarian. In grocery stores, I reposition misplaced items and line them up. Then everything looks organized and inviting, and finding things is easier for other people.

Co-incidence or Connection

Have you ever called a friend and had them say, "I was just thinking about you." Or you think about about an acquaintance, and the next day you run into them in the grocery store. I don't consider co-incidences accidents. Unplanned meetings, physical or not, result from the natural movements within our interpersonal connections.

One of my clients doesn't schedule appointments in advance. She calls to schedule when she feels that it is time to see me. She usually comes to my mind shortly before the time that she calls. Evidently, we are connected.

Occasionally, I think about someone with whom I haven't had contact in a long while, and I call them. Far more frequently than could occur randomly, they tell me that they have been in an accident, or experienced some significant life circumstance. And there is a way in which I can be of assistance, with bodywork, coaching, biofeedback, a healing tool, or something else, . . . Sometimes my love and listening are all that they really need from me. We are connected, and the flow of life brought us together.

Flow on Paper

I design brochures for VibesUp, a company that makes energized crystal products. Flow is a critical element in marketing material design. Is attention drawn in desired ways? Is the page visually appealing? Is it overly crowded? Does content flow naturally? Is the overall impression one of chaos or of competence? And does the piece suit its intended purpose?

VibesUp - Crystals

Recently I discovered these amazingly effective energy enhancing crystal products. VibesUp owner Kaitlyn and I became fast friends, and ideas flow furiously between us. I wake up in the morning thinking about her products or brochures, and soon discover that she was thinking about the same things. We definitely flow together, though we have yet to meet in person. These products entered my life at a time when I really needed them. Having them on and around me all day, every day definitely helps me feel and function better.

(VibesUp crystals are worn {bracelet, necklace, pocket, shoes} or placed around your space {house, office, car, fridge, on pets, . . .} Their proprietary liquid crystal and essential oil coating gives them amazingly effective energy enhancing abilities. For information about VibesUp, go to their website. I encourage you to listen to the teleseminar recording, explaining how they work. The specials on the site have been extended to you.
If you decide to order from VibesUp, please let them know I sent you. My affiliate number is 131.)

Flow is Glaring in it's Absence

My house is an obvious area where flow is deficient. I am a 'piles' person. I put things away and clear clutter, but it reappears. Clutter is distracting and it decreases my efficiency. But there it is. I clean up as needed, to increase the flow within my environment. At the same time, I am reasonably well organized. I know where to find everything. Within the clutter, there is sufficient flow for things to be usable.

Resistance to Writing

Every month, I resist sitting down to write this newsletter. Even though the content is already planned, I find endless distractions.
(This actually represents a tremendous improvement. This month's newsletter took me significantly less than a day to write, and I did not despise the process. To read how I healed the worst of this resistance, go to my website and scroll down the page to 'My Experience of Spiritual Alignment Consulting'.)

Unfortunately, when I resist writing, frequently I simultaneously resist doing a lot of other things. Flow was this month's topic, so I observed the flow-blocking impact of my resistance. I felt horribly stuck. One thing that I knew would be valuable was working through my resistance using The Healing Codes. This morning, I finally did it, . . . and here I am finishing off my writing. It's amazing what happens when I get out of the way, and heal myself using my own techniques! (Read in this blog posting about my life-altering experience with the Codes.)

What to DO When Your Flow Feels Stuck

This is a short and simple list, but the options are endless.

1. Identify what you are resisting. Is it taking action? A feeling? A person? A situation?
2. Identify how you feel about it. Is it fear? Anger? Guilt? Worry? Confused? Stupid? Like you don't know how? Like you're not good enough? Like it's impossible?
3. Use a self-healing modality to address blocked feelings or emotions that you identify. Personally, I use The Healing Codes and Ho'oponopono most consistently, and now The Emotion Code. (I discussed Ho'oponopono in my December newsletter.) Another popular method is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
4. Does the task seem impossible? Try breaking it into small pieces, then complete one bit at a time. Recycling even a few loose pieces of paper makes a noticeable difference on my desk.
5. JUST DO IT. You may not feel like it, but start anyway. If you take one step then stop, at least you've moved. I could never have finished this newsletter, had I never opened the blog program and started the document. After that, continuing was ridiculously easy.
6. GET HELP. Friends, spouses, and family members can be engaged to support your forward movement. It's amazing what a difference it makes getting someone else involved. Having a friend help me today made a enormous difference.
7. Hire help. Would it be reasonable to pay someone else to do it? Like hiring a house cleaner or an accountant.
8. Hire professional help. When you're stuck, going to someone who can help you work through your resistance and blocks can be extremely supportive. A wide variety of therapists, counselors, coaches, and consultants are available. I am available for appointments (Spiritual Alignment Consulting, Healing Codes, bodywork, energy work) in person, and by phone. I can help you get going with any or all of the above steps. Please contact me, if you are interested. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

Go With the Flow!

My Flow to Olympia, Washington

During each of my recent extended working visits to Olympia, I have experienced significant blocks in the flow. Each time, I asked myself if I am to continue these trips, and the answer remained clearly 'Yes!' Perhaps these blocks were just nudging me to return to working in my old building on State Avenue. Because that is where I will be!

Go With the Flow!

Sandra

Contributing to Balance & Peace on Earth

2008-12-31T08:47:00.000-08:00

2008 has been a wild and intense year. 2009 is likely to be equally tumultuous, if not more so.
With this being our annual time of beginnings, let's consider the following question.

What Simple Things Can We DO as Individuals to Contribute Positively to the Worldwide Situation?

Many people believe that they are not important, that it doesn't really matter what they do. So they leave the important 'doings' to other people.

Increasingly in recent years, people have realized that the contributions of even Regular People are significant. Scientifically validated evidence shows that EVERYONE has an impact. Everyone from the rich and famous to homeless people, from business owners to laborers, from retired people to housewives to children, from prize winning athletes to the terminally ill. Even our thoughts and emotions influence what happens in the real world. The Secret and the Law of Attraction are examples of popularized teachings that illustrate this.

This newsletter is about simple ways that each and every one of us Regular People can make a significant difference in the world every day. I share my recently discovered approaches to simply and easily increasing the experience of balance, peacefulness, and love.
(Pssst. Be sure to get to the section about the VibesUp energy enhancing crystal products! They are just plain fabulous. Towards the end of this posting.)

Contributing to Balance, Peace, & Love

With all of the stressful situations going on worldwide, couldn't we ALL benefit from experiencing more Balance, Peace, and Love??

I believe that how I feel in any given moment contributes to the overall energy of the whole of Earth and of all of its living inhabitants and their societies. The more time I spend feeling loving and happy, the better off the world will be. If you have read this far, you probably already understand this concept, so I won't explain it further.

Numerous methods of emotional healing and energetic balancing have come into my life. I have shared many of these with you in previous blog postings, so I will only mention one of them now. I continue to consistently use and benefit from The Healing Codes, an incredibly powerful and effective, yet simple method of self-treatment for healing of old patterns and emotions. Read in my blog posting about my life altering experience with the Codes.

However, there is one aspect of The Healing Codes that I find limiting. Doing Codes takes focused time, from one minute to several. Some days, I know that doing Codes would be beneficial, but I just don't make the effort. Fortunately, I have other tools in my energy and emotions tool kit that help me all day long, whether or not I have 'spare' time.

Benefitting from the following new-to-me things either requires essentially no conscious attention on my part, or requires so little effort that I can easily employ them in a moment with a few thoughts, and as frequently throughout the day as I wish. Now that's simple and easy! Also, with the exception of a fabulous line of energy enhancing crystal products, there is absolutely no financial cost to beginning to use them. (They DO all offer ways to make financial contributions and/or purchase products with additional benefits.)

Global Coherence Initiative

The best way to explain about the Global Coherence Initiative (GHI) is to quote its Membership Guide.

The Global Coherence Initiative is a science-based initiative that will unite millions of people in heart-focused care and intention to shift global consciousness from instability and discord to balance, cooperation and enduring peace.

Basically, GCI is doing on a global scale, and in a formal and somewhat scientific manner what people have done increasingly for many years, both individually and in groups.

Membership in GCI is free. Their website provides numerous tools to assist you in increasing your 'heart coherence', and thus contributing to worldwide coherence.

http://www.glcoherence.org/

Each individual chooses their level of participation and the amount of time they wish to devote to the project. You can do coherence increasing exercises, participate in webinars and events, and track your results. For those who are interested in measuring their coherence level, a suitable device is available through the Institute of Heartmath, the organization that is coordinating the GCI. (If you are interested, Heartmath has lots of research information.)

Personally, I participate in GCI at a minimal level, primarily by repeatedly returning myself to coherence, love, peace, and compassion. In this way, I am contributing to the global energy of coherence.

Ho'oponopono

I first learned about Ho'oponopono over a year ago, but really started actively 'cleaning' recently. Now that I've really gotten into it, 'cleaning' only takes a couple of seconds and is so SIMPLE and EASY! The easiest way to get started with Ho'oponopono is to listen to a teleconference, either one that is happening in present time, or by audio recording.

What is cleaning? Cleaning out old memories, freeing yourself so that what is the best and highest for you can come in. (By the way, this is also what The Healing Codes does, just differently.) You can clean for anything and everything. And when you clean for yourself, you clean for everyone and everything in the world. Isn't that terrific!

Here is my recommendation. Go to Mabel Katz's website and do two or three things.

* Sign up for Mabel's e-mail newsletter. She sends announcements of free teleseminars and paid events. Some teleseminars and workshops also include Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, Mabel's teacher, who has recently returned to active teaching. Together, Ihaleakala and Mabel are really spreading Ho'oponopono throughout the world in a big way.
* Listen to a free recording of an earlier teleseminar. From the page linked to below, go to Free Teleseminar on the left side of the page.
* If you are interested in purchasing Mabel's products, they are wonderful and instructive. Teleseminars, workshops, and downloadable and physical recordings and books. Her best known book The Easiest Way talks about her experiences with Ho'oponopono. I have it in audio format and listen in the car. Though this book doesn't go into much detail about HOW to do Ho'oponopono (which is what I initially expected), it wonderfully illustrates how cleaning works in life.

What has gotten me really doing Ho'oponopono consistently is listening to several teleseminars, including at least one with both Mabel and Ihaleakala. Each call is different, describing how cleaning can help with people's diverse questions and issues. There is tremendous value in listening to multiple calls. I listen by speaker phone or by computer while I'm doing other things.

http://www.mabelkatz.com/cmd.php?af=897189

So, check out Ho'oponopono. And, finally . . .

VibesUp - Crystals

I learned about these COOL energy enhancing crystal products on a teleseminar. They really work to raise vibrations. And using them requires practically NO effort, so I use them more consistently than other energetic products. For example, I love Ausome Water (featured in my January 2008 blog), but to benefit from it, I have to actually put drops into my water. I'm generally pretty consistent, but when I'm busy, I just don't do it.

VibesUp's crystals are worn (bracelet, necklace, pocket, shoes) or placed around your space (house, office, car, bath). What gives these crystals their special qualities? Their proprietary liquid crystal and essential oil coating.

Upon putting the crystals on my body in the morning, I am immediately consciously and physically aware of their energetic effects. After that, I benefit from them all day with absolutely no further effort required. My food is nicely energized by the crystals in the fridge and in the special energizing coasters. And I think my husband sleeps better, because of the crystals between the mattresses. I also love the Divine Soles Earth Energy Shoe Inserts, which have a dramatic effect on the chakras and aura, and 'paint' for putting on walls and other surfaces.

Had I just gone to the VibesUp website, I probably would not have purchased anything. I thought, "I already have crystals." But after the teleseminar, I definitely wanted to experience them. I'm SO glad I did, because these aren't run-of-the-mill crystals.

You're in luck! My fabulous friend Kaitlyn of VibesUp has made the teleseminar recording available to you free, so you can hear her explain how they work, and hear happy VibesUp customers sharing their experiences. Enjoy the call. At my request, Kaitlyn has extended the package specials mentioned on the call to you.

If you decide to order from VibesUp, please let them know I sent you. My affiliate number is 131.

Life is an Amazing Miracle. Here's to a Happy, Healthy, Successful, and Loving 2009! Celebrate!

Sandra

A Different Perspective on Gratitude

2008-11-29T09:07:00.001-08:00

Recent circumstances have led me to feel immense gratitude. Then I started receiving everyone else's messages about gratitude and thanks giving. Evidently, I was tapping into what was already in the field.

Every day, I am profoundly grateful for all of the wonderful things in life, for opportunities, for health, for family and friends, and so much more. However, at times day to day circumstances don't go as well as I would like. Then I appreciate the opportunity to learn and to grow that is being presented. For me, these are pretty normal reasons for being thankful.

This past week brought opportunities that go deeper, where the experience of gratitude was less readily accessible. I really had to do some intense mental and emotional work.

A Difficult Situation

A customer of mine was extremely dissatisfied, because her needs were not being met. Unfortunately, many of the circumstances involved were absolutely out of my control.

Providing good customer service is a high priority for me. I was unable to easily make the situation all better, and I thought about it obsessively. As her upset escalated, so did mine. Upon realizing this, I intentionally switched my own thoughts and feelings to a positive track, and I sent her love, calmness, and peacefulness.

A Opportunity for Healing

I had been over reacting. So I asked, "Why does this upset me so much?"

In my world, keeping people happy is critical. Essentially, making everything 'all better' has been a lifelong survival mechanism. I was freaking out, because someone was upset with me, and I couldn't 'fix it'.

I have been looking back at my lifetime memories of being out of control, not able to take care of people, not able to fix things, and not able to keep people happy. And I have been doing Healing Codes for myself associated with these issues.

I never know when circumstances will arise that bring up old stuff, tossing me into the middle of old emotions.

What an opportunity this is!! And THIS is what I am grateful for.

Thanks for the Pain -- and for German New Medicine and The Healing Codes

A few mornings ago, I got out of bed and felt sharp, stabbing pains in my upper back. Every move of my head or shoulders was agony. Everything had been fine an hour earlier.

Since learning about the German New Medicine (GNM), I have looked for the emotional roots underlying dis-ease symptoms. GNM considers health challenges as part of the body's natural process of healing from traumatic events.

"What had I been doing or thinking before the pain began?" I realized that this was significant. I had decided against doing something that I wanted to do.

How does this fit from the perspective of GNM? Muscles relate to conflicts of being stuck or trapped, being unable to take action, or being unable to hold on to something. Now that makes sense! This is really just a continuation of emotional issues that have been with me for a very long time. When looked at as my body's healing process of resolving these old conflicts, the pain makes sense.

I reviewed my related memories, then did The Healing Codes. Now I have experienced a deeper layer of resolving these issues than I have in the past. And the pain is gone.

What an opportunity this is!! I am grateful for having a body and emotional system that so immediately show me where healing is needed. And for the ability that my body and emotional system have to heal themselves. What a stupendous amazing miracle!

I appreciate the German New Medicine, and Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer for this way of understanding health. I appreciate The Healing Codes, and Dr. Alex Lloyd for his ongoing work (with God) with this powerful self-healing method. I appreciate myself, for being aware and for doing what it takes to heal myself.

If you want more information about German New Medicine, go to my Aug 2007 posting, and about The Healing Codes, go to the Nov 2007 posting.

Apply This Approach to YOUR Life

When situations get difficult, you can try this sort of approach. Even without understanding of German New Medicine and The Healing Codes, you may be able to leave behind upset feelings and move forward.

The following questions may be a useful place to start. Really, any question that enables to you look more deeply into the roots of your reactions and feelings can be helpful.

"Why does this upset me so much?"
"What was I doing or thinking before this started?"
"How was I feeling?"
"What was happening?"

If you would like me to do some work with you using German New Medicine or The Healing Codes, please feel free to contact me. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

Be Grateful for Whatever Life Brings

It's ALL a miracle, and a manifestation of love in the universe.

Life is an Amazing Miracle. Here's to Celebration and Gratitude!

Sandra

What's Faith Got to do With It?

2008-10-30T16:58:00.000-07:00

In considering what to write for October's newsletter, the only topics I come up with relate to the current political and economic crises. Recently, that's pretty much all that is coming at us from the surrounding world. Fortunately, I won't add to the onslaught.

So, how can I discuss what is going on in the world without writing about it directly? This morning, I decided to share my personal approach to dealing with what is happening. Faith. I hope that you will find this a positive and hopeful light for the future.

What's FAITH Got to do With It?

Faith is a significant facet of my approach to dealing with life in general. Much of what life brings to me (and I imagine to you) is stressful, particularly now. Faith helps me keep on going, whatever happens.

A Bit of Context

The word 'faith' frequently carries religious associations. I'm not particularly religious, though I certainly am spiritual in how I think and feel about life. As I speak about faith, I think those of you who are religious (in a more conventional way) may find yourself in agreement with me, though potentially in a more religious context.

In whatever way that you, personally use or don't use the word God, I encourage you to find a way to receive my writing about faith in a way that serves you.

In years past, I never used the word 'God,' but now it really works for me. Here is what God is NOT for me; God isn't The Father, an omnipresent and omnipotent man with a white beard and staff up in the sky, directing events here on Earth.

I use the word God to include whatever intelligent, organizing, and guiding force there may be in the universe. I believe that God is everywhere, inside everything, and inside every person and living being. God is Love and the beneficial and unifying force of love in the universe.

Trust

Many years ago, I reached a crisis point. My daily experience of life was filled with fear, anger, and stress. I desperately needed to discover a way to be okay with whatever happened, whether or not I liked the situation. Frequently, I could not change bothersome situations, so I needed a way to be able to accept anything and everything.

I made a conscious decision to choose to be okay, no matter what. And I continue to make this choice, whenever things appear to be difficult.

In order to do this, I have to just TRUST that everything will ultimately turn out for the best. I trust that God will take care of everything. I feel like if it were not for this trust that I just could not continue to live.

For me, this is FAITH.

Bringing Faith to Today's Stresses

Particularly when times get tough, faith really gets me through. Even though I know that it is unwise to dwell on fear and negative thoughts, sometimes it difficult to stay away from them. Given the current economic and political climate, some days I obsess about it for hours. Eventually, I have to give up, or I would go insane. I just have to trust that everything will turn out. Hand it over to God.

Over the years, having faith has pulled me through numerous times. Today's social climate certainly provides me with frequent opportunities to engage my faith.

(Note: I also take action to take care of myself, if and when society as we know it ceases to exist. I've written about that stuff on numerous occasions. It makes sense to do what I can. Then I trust.)

We'll See How Everything Turns Out

It looks like we are in for a rough ride. And we'll make it through to the other side somehow.

Personally, I'm expecting to be alive and healthy to witness humanity's evolution to a higher plane of consciousness. You're welcome to join me!

Let's put that to work with the Law of Attraction!

Have Faith

Sandra

What's Kefir? It's a Healthy Food

2008-09-25T10:10:00.000-07:00

The primary focus of this month's newsletter blog is HEALTHY FOOD and FUN with healthy food. Namely, kefir.

Please visit my Food, Glorious Food blog for the kefir story.

http://foodmiracles.blogspot.com/2008/09/whats-kefir-healthy-food.html

To Your Health and Healing!

Sandra

Becoming Healthier & Retracing

2008-08-28T02:33:00.002-07:00

In recent years, I have made substantial improvements in my state of health, physically and non-physically. That's not to say that everything is perfected - most notably, I would still benefit from doing more exercise. But all things considered, I do quite well.

(After note: A friend and I are starting an exciting new exercise-related project. Read about Fun, Fit 'n' Fab!)

A few weeks ago, I had sinus symptoms, which used to be a consistent problem. Because I have been feeling well, it got me thinking. This led to my decision to write to you about Retracing.

Disclaimer

Please be aware that I am making very broad generalizations. What I write is not necessarily applicable to you. It is up to you to evaluate the relevance of any information provided.

Everything here is for purely educational and informational purposes only. I am not diagnosing, prescribing, or treating. If you have a health condition, it is very important that you address it with an appropriately trained and licensed health care provider.

What is Retracing?

I first heard this term three years ago, when I began taking nutritional supplements from Ziquin Educational Group. (I am not going into details about Ziquin, because this is a newsletter, not a sales message. If you want more information, you are welcome to contact me. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com. You can also go to my Ziquin site, ziquin.com/miracleinspirations.)

Terms like 'healing response,' 'detoxification,' and 'healing crisis' have been used to describe the symptoms that the body has in response to health-supporting inputs like foods, supplements, therapies, treatments, and activities. I think 'retracing' does a better job of describing what is happening than these other terms.

Side Effects

For the sake of simplicity in writing, I will use the term 'inputs' to describe substances that are consumed (foods, supplements, medications, water, air, etc.), treatments that are received (medical and non-medical, surgery, massage, acupuncture, counseling, etc.), and activities (exercise, meditation, etc.). These inputs then have an impact on the body and its state of health.

Many times, people experience unpleasant symptoms in response to inputs.

If the input has an impact of limiting or harming the body in any way, symptoms experienced could be called 'side effects'. For example, if you drink a lot of alcohol, you could become drunk and experience the associated side effects. When someone first tries cigarette smoking, the side effect of coughing cannot be ignored.

Medications are taken to perform particular functions, but there may be additional effects. For example, a pain killer may relieve pain, so the medication is performing its intended function. But perhaps you also experience nausea, which is a side effect.

How about physical inputs? You stub your toe going up the stairs; the resulting toe and foot pain is a side effect. Say you are not accustomed to vigorous exercise and you decide to go on a long day hike in the mountains. You may experience leg soreness, and perhaps your back is sore from carrying a pack. It's great to participate in physical activities, and the overall impact may well be very positive (particularly if you were to regularly exercise). Yet sometimes we over do it. So the soreness could be considered a side effect resulting from an overall beneficial activity.

Retracing vs. Side Effects

If an input has an overall positive impact, assisting the body in becoming healthier, then symptoms could be described as Retracing.

Here is a simplistic explanation that I learned through Ziquin. If you do something 'good,' then resulting symptoms may be retracing. If you do something 'bad,' then resulting symptoms may be side effects.

It may be difficult to classify a symptom as retracing or side effects. Really, it doesn't matter; the words are just labels. Ultimately, what makes a positive difference and contributes to health is providing inputs that support healing.

Take the hiking example above. Or say, you finally join a gym and start an exercise program. Chances are pretty good that you will be sore. The overall impact of the activity is positive and contributing to health. So are the symptoms side effects of exercising? Or are they a healing response or retracing? It doesn't really matter. Keep up the exercise program, and the soreness will eventually decrease.

Re-tracing & Re-experiencing Your History

As we go through life, occasionally we are injured. When that happens we experience symptoms, perhaps including pain. When the body is ready to repair that damage, we may re-experience some of the associated pain.

Here is an analogy I use. Imagine cleaning a closet. You have to pull all the stuff out, and it gets really messy. You throw some stuff away, then you organize what remains and put it back into the closet. When your body is cleaning out old garbage and repairing damage, it can get pretty messy before it gets better.

In the midst of uncomfortable or unpleasant symptoms, sometimes it can be difficult to feel like positive things are happening. Really, it is all an indication that healing is happening and the body is becoming stronger and healthier.

Detoxification

This is the most frequent symptom of retracing, and it may occur relatively quickly in response to positive inputs. Cleaning your the diet and/or adding quality nutritional supplements (and drinking enough water!) frequently leads to symptoms. Constipation or diarrhea, fatigue, and headaches are the most common. Flatulence or burping, skin irritations, muscle or joint pain, sinus issues, . . . the detoxification possibilities are endless.

Think of detoxification as your body cleaning house, getting rid of garbage and toxic substances. The symptoms may be unpleasant, but isn't it better to get the garbage out of there?

Personal Stories of Re-experiencing History

About six months into taking Ziquin's supplementation program, I had my first significant experience of retracing. I had been a massage practitioner with a full time practice for thirteen years, so I used my hands a lot. Because I had learned to take care of my body appropriately, it had been many years since I had felt over-use pain in my hands or wrists. I vividly remember the moment when I first felt sharp pain deep inside my left wrist. I hadn't worked at all that day, and the previous day had been uneventful. I was actually relaxing at a spa when the pain appeared, so I knew it was not caused by current activity. I was so excited! This was retracing!

Adding quality supplementation to my diet had provided nutrients, enzymes, and other factors, replenishing substances that had been deficient. When my body felt like it had sufficient supplies to be able to make repairs, one of the places it went was my wrist. I'm sure it was repairing elsewhere well before that, but I just wasn't consciously aware of the changes.

With that first deep sharp pain in my wrist, I was re-experiencing the pain associated with years of over-use damage. For three days, it was quite intense and uncomfortable, consuming my attention and causing me to move my hand. Then it disappeared for about a month, only to return with less intensity for about a day. This retracing pain continued to occur, with decreasing intensity, duration, and frequency. Sometimes it was the left wrist, others the right. Now, I feel only an occasional and momentary twinge.

Here's another example. Many years ago, Ken (my husband now) had to take a nasty medication for two years. Plus, he regularly has some chemical exposure through his occupation. Several months into taking Ziquin, he broke out in an incredibly itchy rash all over his body. It lasted a week. His body had replenished its supplies and was cleaning out the old gunk. Following that initial episode, he had several more itchy rashes appear, with both the frequency and the intensity decreasing over time. Now, all he has is an occasional couple of itchy spots.

Ken used to have a lot of headaches. Unfortunately and uncomfortably for him, this is an area where he experiences retracing. He doesn't like it, but he knows that it is retracing. Sometimes we have to re-experience our history to be able to release it and truly heal.

An Example of Retracing Compared with Side Effects

I used to have a lot of sinus problems, with draining into my throat essentially all the time, and active sinus infections occurring frequently, sometimes appearing as 'colds'. Stress, insufficient sleep, and insufficient intake of nutrients and quality food was a recipe for long standing less-than-optimal health. Then my life situation changed, and stress decreased, sleep increased, food intake improved, and Ziquin supplementation began. So my active sinus problems ceased.

When circumstances occur that bring back the stress, sleep, and poor diet factors, what happens? The combined sinus infection and cold returns. This has occurred enough times for me to realize that it's not coincidence. The stress combination is a set of negative 'inputs', which then produces side effects in the form of re-experiencing old symptoms.

What triggered my choosing Retracing as the focus for this newsletter is that I recently experienced low-level sinus congestion and drainage, without the prior stress inputs. I realized that these sinus symptoms were different. This was retracing, not side effects. My overall life inputs were positive, producing an opportunity for my body to re-experience old symptoms as part of the healing process.

In Conclusion on Retracing

When I began writing this newsletter, I was struggling with how to convey the concept of retracing. This lack of clarity led to a two-week writing delay. So, I hope that reading this provided clarity rather than confusion for you!

If you have questions, feel free to contact me. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com.

To Your Health and Healing! Retracing is a Sign that You are Becoming Better and Better!

What's New in the Stuff Department?? LOTS!

Years ago, I realized that I am always finding new things, new techniques, etc. and getting excited about how they can help people (including myself) become healthier. Then I share the new stuff with others. Sometimes I feel uncomfortable about asking people if they want to hear about this or that, even if I am doing it because I am interested in their health and welfare.

Well, I have accepted that this is one of my GIFTS. Over the years, I have accumulated a FABULOUS variety of wonderful and effective modalities and stuff, all in support of health.

This is just what I do. Stopping would be . . . well, impossible. This is an example of doing what comes naturally and loving it.

So, I offer information. Really, it would be a crime for me to withhold it from you. And I thank you for allowing me to share with you.

If you are interested in more information, great, let me know. If you are not interested that's peachy keen too. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com.

(Note: None of this new stuff is on my website www.miracleinspirations.com. The website has not been updated in quite a long time.)

Fabulous New Equipment

Recently, I purchased some health-supporting devices which I have been 'wanting' for years. In fact, I almost purchased an inexpensive chi machine copy. I am so glad that I waited! What made the difference? I learned what these devices do and why they work. After that, I wasn't willing to wait any longer. So now, I have a Sun Ancon Chi Machine and an Infrared Hothouse. And more.

They are making a positive difference, and Ken and I each use them daily. Unlike the many other things which I have begun but not continued with over time, I actually use these practically every day. I don't resist taking the time, as I have with other things. In fact, I enjoy it! Of course, it certainly helps that 1) the process of doing them is relaxing, and 2) they are proving to be effective.

Here's a personal testimony from a couple of weeks ago. I spent a whole day lifting somewhat heavy objects and very carefully measuring out and weighing a powdered substance into bags. By the end of the day, my back was so stiff that I could barely move. I did the Chi Machine and Hothouse for half an hour, and it felt somewhat better. Then I sat in the Hothouse for an additional 45 minutes. And the stiffness was gone! I was amazed. The next morning, my back felt completely normal, whereas in the past, I would have been stiff and possibly sore after that physical over-use. (Side effect!)

If you want to watch the video that showed me what these devices do, go to http://www.chidvd.com/

If you are interested in more information about obtaining any of this equipment, please contact me. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com.

As always, you are so very much appreciated. Thank you for being there.

To Your Health and Healing!

Sandra

Freedom From Gasoline & Energy Independence

2008-07-29T20:44:00.000-07:00

This month, I'm getting just under the wire with the July newsletter. For a couple of weeks, my life has been chock full of apricots. After decades of city living, I am now experiencing life in an agricultural area. When the bounty arrives, you have to preserve it quickly! So, the apricots have taken precedence over blogging. I picked, cleaned, dried, froze, and canned day after day. For someone who had previously never done these things, I've learned a lot.

Energy Dependence

As I stirred the chutney pot for hours, I thought about the amount of energy required for cooking and preserving food. Dehydrator, stove, refrigerator, and freezer. I was really appreciating electricity and what it makes possible.

For the most part, we take modern conveniences for granted. We count on electricity to be there for cooking, lights, computers, appliances, music, . . . everything. And where would we be without fossil fuel-powered planes, trains, and automobiles?

All it takes is one major power outage to have us consider and appreciate what we have. We are absolutely dependent on energy available on-demand.

The majority of our energy comes from fossil fuels--crude oil, natural gas, and coal. With the ever-rising price of crude oil, gasoline is on everyone's mind, and the electric bill has people turning off lights.

It's about time that we started producing energy without consuming fossil fuels!

Sustainable Energy

Researchers and inventors have been working on this for decades and have produced numerous technologies which would free us from dependence on oil. So where are they?

The bigger question is, who profits from our addiction to oil? Oil producers, sellers, processors, and middle men, and the individuals who control these major corporations. The individuals in government who profit from these businesses. Plus all the businesses that make products like cars that use oil. And more.

Oil and its associated industries represent BIG money. On top of all this, there is a lot of twisted politics involved.

If 'free energy' were available, people would no longer be dependent on oil, and most of those profits would suddenly evaporate.

Because of this, the development and utilization of viable sources of energy has been actively suppressed. Newly developed technologies are 'bought' from the inventors, just to be hidden away forever. Some inventors have even been killed.

HAVE HOPE! The Orion Project

The Orion Project is bringing together inventors from around the world for the purpose of developing and promoting technologies for over-unity energy production. With such technology, energy production will be practically free, and absolutely independent of fossil fuel consumption. According to Steven Greer of The Orion Project, a viable technology could be produced within a year.

Energy Independence can be a Reality!

Please support this project. They are completely independent of the government; they need to be, since the government has been involved in much of the technology suppression that has occurred.

The Orion Project requires funding from individuals to make development of viable energy technologies happen. I have posted more about The Orion Project, including excellent introductory videos on the Issues blog.

http://whataretheissues2008.blogspot.com/2008/06/energy-independence-help-make-freedom.html

Climate Issues

Climate is very much related to energy production. Decades of fossil fuel-burning has had a tremendous impact on climate. Please go to some blog entries with information about global warming and what can be done about it.

Reversing Global Climate Change
Global Warming News & Updates

We REALLY Do Make A Difference!

You make a difference! Become informed! Take action!

Sandra

Do You Trust 'Em With Your Health?

2008-06-24T09:31:00.000-07:00

The Government Archetype

I have a fundamental belief that the sole reason for government's existence is to take care of the people -- to guarantee that the people have everything necessary to support them in being healthy, happy, and successful citizens. In thinking about this, I realized that, in my mind, I have a government archetype, an idealized role into which government is supposed to fit.

Why do I hold such high expectations of my government? Because I grew up in the United States of America, with its wonderful and unique Constitution.

The Constitution of the United States

To quote the Preamble to the Constitution:

"We, the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

The few phrases highlighted above cover it all, fully encompassing taking care of the people.

In composing the Constitution, the Founding Fathers intended to accomplish this primarily through MINIMIZING INTERFERENCE by government in the affairs of the people, allowing individuals to decide on their own what is best for themselves and their families. They had experienced over-regulation and over-taxation by the British government, and they wanted to prevent this from occurring in their new nation.

I think the archetype of a government whose sole interest is in the well being of its citizens is consistent with the intentions of the Founding Fathers in designing the United States of America.

It is this type of government, based on the Constitution, that I find myself continually wanting to experience as the reality.

The entire combined text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights is contained in a small booklet, one that fits easily inside a person's pocket. In very few words, the supreme law of the land was fully described. The Constitution outlines primarily what the government should NOT do, and in what ways government should NOT be involved in people's lives. So very few words were required. These fine documents were quite eloquently written. Should the need arise to modify these guidelines, provisions were made for amending the Constitution.

Compare this sparse text with the expansive libraries of documents that outline the laws and regulations that our government actually uses. Government has become a ponderous -- and expensive -- bureaucracy.

The Reality of Our Government When It Comes to Health

The health of the people is now essentially controlled by the bureaucracy of government. Government regulates, suppresses, and even prevents access to foods, supplements, therapies, and technologies that support health. At the same time, government allows, actively endorses, and even forces people to utilize or consume substances that are incredibly harmful and damaging.

They intentionally withhold important information about both what is healthy and what is harmful; and they purposefully make misleading and actively false declarations.

I am repeatedly stunned by this. It's like I am surprised with a whack on the head each time it happens. Because deep down inside, I believe that government MUST be there to help us, because that is their ONLY responsibility.

Here is an example. While reading Russell Blaylock's excellent book about MSG and Aspartame, Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills, with every page, I exclaimed out loud, "I can't believe the government lets them put this stuff in our food!" Even now, months later, I still can't believe that through its regulations and policies, the government essentially encourages food companies to put that poison into our food.

The archetype of government is similar to the archetype of the parent. Personally, I think that EVERYONE believes in these archetypes. Universality is what make them archetypes. Leading to the following pattern in thoughts/emotions/beliefs. "No matter what, the government (or parent) is there to support and care for me, guaranteeing that I have everything that I need." There is TRUST that I have in the government, like the trust I have that my parents take care of me, no matter what.

Then along comes the real life government's actions that are actively harmful. And my trust gets whacked. What amazes me is that I keep hoping that the government is going to do its job and act in my best interest. I really want to trust, . . . until my trust gets whacked again. There really is quite a conflict here, archetype versus reality.

How About You?

Look at this for yourself. Yes, you, the person reading. Do you believe in this archetype of government? Do you experience this conflict between the archetype of government and the reality of government?

I certainly find that people I know have conflict within their archetypal relationships with their parents. Despite a lifetime of being treated poorly by one or both parents, people just keep hoping that the parent(s) will wake up and start being loving and nurturing. The trust has been broken, but there is always hope that it will be restored, and that the archetypal relationship can be fulfilled.

I believe that all people have a similar desire, in fact a need to trust the government.

Ways That We Trust Government

When it comes to health, here are just a few example of the ways that we trust the government -- and of how this trust is misplaced, because the government is not actually acting in support of our health. If I have blog postings relevant to these topics, links to them follow in (parenthesis).

* We go to the grocery store and assume that everything there must be safe, nutritious, and supportive of health. Or the government wouldn't allow it to be sold. WRONG! (See postings about MSG, soy, fats, milk, corn. A genetically modified foods posting will be coming soon. Perhaps I will post about food additives as well.)
* We assume that the best, most nutritious foods and supplements are being made available to us. WRONG! In fact, our access to them is often actively suppressed. (See postings about milk. We are always having to fight to protect our access to nutritional supplements and herbs. The proposed adoption of Codex is part of this ongoing international threat. In Canada, Bill C51 is currently posing a major threat to free access to supplements.)
* We draw drinking water from the faucet, assuming that it is safe and supportive of health. If it contains fluoride, then WRONG! And chlorine does kill pathogenic organisms, but it also forms harmful substances and harms your body. So, WRONG! (A posting about fluoride will be coming soon.)
* We get vaccinations, because we are told by our doctors and by the government that this is important for our health. We assume that this must be true because that is what they tell us. WRONG!!!! And in some instances, people are being FORCED to receive vaccinations, again supposedly for their health. WRONG!!! (vaccination posting)
* We take cholesterol lowering drugs because our doctors and the government tell us that our cholesterol levels are high, and that we will die of cardiovascular disease because of this. We assume that the doctor's and the government's primary interest is our being healthy. WRONG!! In fact, it is more likely that all their prescription drugs will kill you. (cholesterol posting, fats posting)
* We take pharmaceutical drugs at the recommendation of our doctors. We assume that the government has tested them and proven them to be safe. WRONG!! (A posting about pharmaceutical drugs will be coming soon.)

A Sad State of Affairs

It has reached a point where, when I hear a statement about anything from the government, my automatic assumption is that it is inaccurate, a flat out lie, and/or that the impact of it will be negative. It is truly sad that my trust in the government has been so damaged. As far as I am concerned, the government is guilty until proven innocent.

In speaking with other people, I find it to be pretty universally true that they no longer trust the government.

Government has become something that is imposed on us, rather than being in support of us.
There is a vast difference between the two.

Better Off WITHOUT Regulation

I believe that we would be much better off in ALL ways if we had significantly LESS goverment regulation.

Now you may think that regulation is important, because it protects people from being harmed by businesses that are trying to take advantage of them. In my opinion, it is primarily the climate created by over-regulation that results in these kinds of advantage-taking situations. In fact, our government is 'in bed' with big business. The only ones who truly benefit from the status quo are big corporate interests (usually international) and the far-too-numerous individuals in government who are intricately and $ $ profitably $ $ tied to these corporations.

With all of the government mis-information that proliferates, combined with the mis-information that corporate businesses have been allowed (and even encouraged) to feed us, it is extremely difficult to distinguish the truth from the lies.

If we were to allow the business environment to operate solely on a free-market basis, then businesses would need to provide accurate information to the public about their products and services. Customers would research their options and make purchasing decisions accordingly. The success of businesses would be based solely on the quality, effectiveness, and value of products and services provided; the demand for those products and services; the quality of customer service; and the quality and value of the information and education provided.

Under these conditions, products and services that are harmful or ineffective would not be in demand, and would eventually cease to be available. The law of supply and demand is amazingly simple and effective.

Regulation would not be required! Free markets are self-regulating in nature.

So, What Can We Do?? Actively Participate!

First of all, HAVE HOPE. Damaged as it is, the government is recoverable. It is possible to reestablish a government worthy of trust, one whose primary interest is in supporting the health, happiness, and success of its citizens.

I believe that active participation in government by vast numbers of individuals is the only thing that can turn this situation around. The Founders of the country intended that all individuals would actively participate in government, on an ongoing basis. This does NOT mean that all people are required to hold public office, though any individuals who wish to do so are certainly encouraged to serve in this noble capacity.

It is the responsibility of the people, of individuals to do the following:

* Be educated about the issues that are relevant to their society.
* Make their opinions known to their government officials.
* VOTE!
* Hold their government accountable. Make the government follow the rules. When the government is not following the rules, remove the offending individuals from office and replace them! This is fundamental to the effective functioning of representative government.

Become informed! It's YOUR government. Become active in it!

Sandra

Sandra Lynn Lee
Certified Healing Codes Practitioner
Miracle Inspirations
www.MiracleInspirations.com
sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

Everything in this newsletter is the opinion of the author and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. When information is drawn from outside sources, both credit and access to the source are given, when available.

Plastic's Everywhere

2008-04-28T14:33:00.000-07:00

Plastic Water Bottles

The topic of plastic has been all over the news. Of particular focus has been bispenol A (BPA), the form of plastic that is commonly found in Nalgene's colored water bottles, baby bottles, food containers, and the linings of food cans. The recycling number for this plastic is #7. The Canadian government may soon officially classify BPA as 'toxic', because it has been shown to disrupt the hormonal systems of animals.

For many years, I have carried drinking water in Nalgene bottles. Despite rumors that potential leaching of plastic from these bottles poses a risk to health, I continued to use them. Then a few months ago, I switched to metal bottles. Metal bottles do have inconvenient features. They tend to form 'dents' when dropped. And metal's opaqueness makes it difficult to know when the bottle is full, so I tend to overflow the top when filling. Inconveniences aside, I am happy with the new bottles.

Some people prefer glass bottles. For me both the substantial weight and the breakability of glass are deterrents.

Read further in this blog for articles from Mercola.com about plastics, Nalgene bottles, and plastic bags.

Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

Huge numbers of water bottles are used once then discarded. The percentage of recycling of these bottles is low compared to other materials, even though demand for this particular recycled plastic is relatively high. A March 2008 article from greenlivingonline.com says, "Collectively we are dumping 40 million plastic water bottles per day."

Are you aware that 40% of bottled water is drawn from the regular tap? See the same article for more information.

Convenience of Plastic

Plastic's properties make it extremely convenient to use, leading to its omnipresence in our society. Plastic comes in many different chemical forms and can be manufactured into an infinite variety of shapes. Bags, containers for foods and for everything else, packaging, tools and utensils, toys, and parts for everything from cars to computers, . . . In my bathroom alone are containers for soaps, cleaners, shampoos, toothpaste, dental floss, and facial care products. Plus toothbrushes, brushes and combs, a basin, shower curtain, heads of pins, soap dish, toilet paper holder roll, wrappers on toilet tissue and facial tissue box, and toilet brush and holder. And I didn't even have to leave my desk to make that list.

Leaching of Plastic

Plastics have drawbacks, though these have been insufficient to significantly detract from our tendency to utilize plastic in all aspects of our lives. A common concern is the leaching of plastic particles into foods and liquids that are cooked or stored in plastic.

Manufacturers of plastic wraps and containers assure us that leaching either does not occur, or that it occurs at levels that are 'safe' for our consumption. Individual businesses, such as the makers of Nalgene bottles, may not be knowingly making harmful products. At the same time, big corporate enterprises are far more interested in their own profits than in the health of the people.

As with numerous chemical substances used in our society, testing of the long term impacts of exposure is woefully inadequate. Over time, negative effects are recognized and made public. (For example MSG, medications/drugs, pesticides like DDT, fertilizers, food additives, mercury amalgam fillings, and fluoride in water.)

Safety Precautions

Personally, I know that I will not completely stop using plastics. Again, it's a convenience issue. In general, if you choose to use plastics, here are some general guidelines for minimizing the amount of leaching. Do not cook in plastic, including reheating food. Definitely do not microwave in plastic, but then microwaving food AT ALL is a NO-NO. If you store food in plastic containers (as I continue to do), make sure the foods are cooled to room temperature (or lower) before putting into plastic. Find more suggestions in Mercola's articles below.

An Interesting Bit of Sandra's Personal History

Some of you may know that I have a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Caltech, a science and engineering university. During my junior and senior years, I did research in a synthetic chemistry laboratory, making my small contribution to the lab's ultimate goal of making newer and better plastics.

One day, I realized that what I was doing in the lab ran counter to my personal beliefs. Exposure to toxic chemicals occurred daily. Acetone runs like water in the laboratory, with no mention whatsoever of its toxic effects. So imagine the potential toxic effects of the chemicals that are kept in 'hoods' to continuously vacuum away any escaped vapors. Now that I am consciously aware of the effects of chemical exposure, I can't imagine spending extended time in a chemistry laboratory.

At a more fundamental level, I realized that I don't want to support the ongoing development of more plastic. We already have too much of the stuff!

So much for ancient history. Let's get back to current events in the world of plastics.

I figure that the more we know, the better able we are to take care of ourselves.

Articles About Plastics

The following articles are from Mercola.com, a fabulous resource for health-related information. (I highly recommending subscribing to the Mercola.com e-mail newsletter.) Search the Mercola website for more articles about plastics.

Do You Know What Plastic Recycling Symbols Mean?

The Daily Green offers this handy guide on the various types of plastic:

Number 1 Plastics -- PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate)

Found In: Soft drinks, water and beer bottles; mouthwash bottles; peanut butter containers; salad dressing and vegetable oil containers; ovenable food trays.
Recycling: Pick up through most curbside recycling programs.
Recycled Into: Polar fleece, fiber, tote bags, furniture, carpet, paneling, straps, (occasionally) new containers

It poses low risk of leaching breakdown products. Recycling rates remain relatively low (around 20 percent), though the material is in high demand by remanufacturers.

Number 2 Plastics -- HDPE (high density polyethylene)

Found In: Milk jugs, juice bottles; bleach, detergent and household cleaner bottles; shampoo bottles; some trash and shopping bags; motor oil bottles; butter and yogurt tubs; cereal box liners
Recycling: Pick up through most curbside recycling programs, although some only allow those containers with necks.
Recycled Into: Laundry detergent bottles, oil bottles, pens, recycling containers, floor tile, drainage pipe, lumber, benches, doghouses, picnic tables, fencing

HDPE carries low risk of leaching and is readily recyclable into many goods.

Number 3 Plastics -- V (Vinyl) or PVC

Found In: Window cleaner and detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, cooking oil bottles, clear food packaging, wire jacketing, medical equipment, siding, windows, piping
Recycling: Rarely recycled; accepted by some plastic lumber makers.
Recycled Into: Decks, paneling, mudflaps, roadway gutters, flooring, cables, speed bumps, mats

PVC contains chlorine, so its manufacture can release highly dangerous dioxins. If you must cook with PVC, don't let the plastic touch food. Never burn PVC, because it releases toxins.

Number 4 Plastics -- LDPE (low density polyethylene)

Found In: Squeezable bottles; bread, frozen food, dry cleaning and shopping bags; tote bags; clothing; furniture; carpet
Recycling: LDPE is not often recycled through curbside programs, but some communities will accept it. Plastic shopping bags can be returned to many stores for recycling.
Recycled Into: Trash can liners and cans, compost bins, shipping envelopes, paneling, lumber, landscaping ties, floor tile

Historically, LDPE has not been accepted through most American curbside recycling programs, but more and more communities are starting to accept it.

Number 5 Plastics -- PP (polypropylene)

Found In: Some yogurt containers, syrup bottles, ketchup bottles, caps, straws, medicine bottles
Recycling: Number 5 plastics can be recycled through some curbside programs.
Recycled Into: Signal lights, battery cables, brooms, brushes, auto battery cases, ice scrapers, landscape borders, bicycle racks, rakes, bins, pallets, trays

Polypropylene has a high melting point, and so is often chosen for containers that must accept hot liquid. It is gradually becoming more accepted by recyclers.

Number 6 Plastics -- PS (polystyrene)

Found In: Disposable plates and cups, meat trays, egg cartons, carry-out containers, aspirin bottles, compact disc cases
Recycling: Number 6 plastics can be recycled through some curbside programs.
Recycled Into: Insulation, light switch plates, egg cartons, vents, rulers, foam packing, carry-out containers

Polystyrene can be made into rigid or foam products -- in the latter case it is popularly known as the trademark Styrofoam. Evidence suggests polystyrene can leach potential toxins into foods. The material was long on environmentalists' hit lists for dispersing widely across the landscape, and for being notoriously difficult to recycle.

Number 7 Plastics -- Miscellaneous

Found In: Three- and five-gallon water bottles, 'bullet-proof' materials, sunglasses, DVDs, iPod and computer cases, signs and displays, certain food containers, nylon
Recycling: Number 7 plastics have traditionally not been recycled, though some curbside programs now take them.
Recycled Into: Plastic lumber, custom-made products

A wide variety of plastic resins that don't fit into the previous categories are lumped into number 7. A few are even made from plants (polyactide) and are compostable. Polycarbonate is number 7, and is the hard plastic that has parents worried these days, after studies have shown it can leach potential hormone disruptors.

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Here is another article, specifically about Nalgene bottles, from Mercola.com.

Nalgene Bottles Pulled From Shelves

Worries about the hormone-mimicking chemical bisphenol A (BPA) used in Nalgene plastic water containers have led a major Canadian retailer to remove Nalgene, along with other polycarbonate plastic containers, from store shelves in early December.

There is little dispute that the chemical can disrupt the hormonal system, but scientists disagree on whether the low doses found in food and beverage containers can cause harm. The FDA and the plastics industry have argued that BPA-based products do not pose a health risk.

However, an expert panel of researchers recently reported that the potential for BPA to affect human health is a concern, and more research is needed. Many Americans currently have higher levels of BPA than those found to cause harm in lab animals.

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Another recent plastic-related issue has been about plastic shopping bags. Whole Foods stores are no longer distributing plastic shopping bags to customers, encouraging people to use durable and reusable bags. Here is another article from Mercola.com.

Our Oceans are Turning Into Plastic

A plastic “stew” that’s twice the size of Texas is swirling through the Pacific Ocean. Scientists have dubbed the mass of plastic bags, jugs, bottles, nets and other plastic junk the “Eastern Garbage Patch,” and its volume is growing at an alarming pace.

The plastic pollution is now inevitably entering the food chain, with the most obvious casualties seabirds and other marine animals who ingest the various junk bottle caps, cigarette lighters and more, or become entangled or strangled by plastic bands and bags. The plastic causes more than 1 million seabirds, 100,000 marine mammals, and even more fish to die in the North Pacific alone every year.

Disturbing as those statistics may sound, the following finding is even more chilling: When the researchers tested the ocean water, they found that it contained miniscule pieces of plastic, and, by weight, actually contained six times as much plastic as plankton.

Of course, it’s not just marine animals that are subject to this plastic burden. People, too, are ingesting plastics every day, and being exposed to a potentially deadly mix of plastic chemicals and additives, including:

Cancer-causing PFOAs
PBDEs, which cause reproductive problems
The reproductive toxins, phthalates
BPA, which disrupts the endocrine system by mimicking the female hormone estrogen

What is the result of mankind breathing, eating, drinking and absorbing all of this plastic? Obesity, declining fertility rates and other reproductive problems, cancer and more.

If you’re still looking for a reason to adopt a more natural, healthy lifestyle, this one is as good as any. Avoid these dangerous plastic chemicals in your life as much as possible by:

Storing your food in glass, not plastic
Avoiding processed foods (which are stored in bags with chemicals)
Giving up on plastic shopping bags
Not drinking bottled water

Learn and Teach! Learn and Teach! Learn and Teach!

Sandra

Brain Fitness & Neurological Patterning

2008-03-25T20:14:00.000-07:00

Recently I watched a very interesting program on PBS (public television) about brain plasticity. For most of my life, the conventional teaching has been that once the brain's neurons became damaged, loss of function inevitably followed, because brain neurons could not be regenerated. In recent years, I have started to hear otherwise, but never really had anything to back it up. Had I been interested enough to seek documentation and evidence, I might well have found it. But with everything else to do, . . .

The program that I saw on PBS, The Brain Fitness Program discusses brain plasticity, the ability of the brain to continually develop new nerve connections. Neuro scientists share current research into how the brain functions. (For more information about the program, search online. Also, it may still have showings on PBS.)

Computer-generated illustrations of neurotransmitters in the brain biochemically explained for me how the Law of Attraction works, and how habits and patterns are formed. (The show didn't use these terms. Those are the things that the show triggered in my memory.)

Basically, anything that you do over and over again strengthens that particular nerve pathway in the brain, making it increasingly easy for you to repeat that activity. Whatever that activity may be - thought, belief, emotion, action, speaking, etc. - it is strengthened as a pattern in your brain.

Strengthening Pathways in Positive Ways

In some cases, it is positive to strengthen a pathway. For example, as a baby learns and grows, their nerve pathways expand at exponential rates. Activities that are repeated ultimately result in the baby being able to walk, talk, learn to use the toilet, and eventually read. Each of these abilities is the culmination of thousands of pathways that have been strengthened to the point of becoming patterns that can be executed without requiring conscious thought. If you think about it, this is an astounding and miraculous accomplishment.

All skill development requires repetition. Repetition strengthens the nerve pathways.

Negative Thoughts and Emotions Strengthen Negative Pathways

However, strengthening of nerve pathways through repetition works both ways. As a bodywork practitioner, I frequently have clients who say lots of terrible things about their bodies and their health. I call their attention to this, and encourage them to 1) recognize what they are saying and 2) gradually reprogram their thoughts. How you feel and what you say powerfully shape your health.

When you have negative emotions and thoughts, do you tend to repeat them cyclically? Do fears and negative thoughts about your health ever run continuously? Think about the negative nerve pathways that are being strengthened! No wonder so many people experience continually declining health!

You can do something about this!!

Looking at the Ground While Walking Strengthens a NEGATIVE Pattern

One particularly notable example from the Brain Fitness program is the habit that some people develop of looking at the ground in front of them as they walk. The program mentioned that this frequently happens with older people. It may begin after they have fallen. Because they are concerned about falling again, they look at the ground so as to be more attentive to where they are stepping, so they can avoid hazards. This seems to be a sensible precaution. However, it has two drawbacks.

Whatever your age, when you look downward while walking forward, you will not see people or other objects moving TOWARD you until they have gotten very close. Therefore you have insufficient time to change directions so as to avoid a collision. A person walking rapidly and bumping into an elderly person who is already unstable can cause them to stumble and even fall. Important as this is, I found the second drawback to be even more significant.

What Neurological Pattern is Strengthened When You Look Down as You Walk??

Looking down is associated with an expectation of falling. You are only looking down because of the risk and fear of falling. Though you are moving forward, your attention and energy are directed towards the ground. Take even a slight mis-step, and your head follows your eyes and your attention, and down to the ground you go.

Every time you look down as you walk, you are strengthening the neurological pathway for falling!

Memory Loss in the Elderly

Much of the focus of the Brain Fitness program is on helping people retain and even improve their levels of brain functioning. Exercises can keep the brain learning and developing new neural pathways throughout life. This can prevent or slow loss of memory and other functions as people age. In fact, researchers have found that people can even regain function that has already been lost, both in the case of age-related conditions like dementia and Alzheimers, and in the case of injury to the brain from stroke or other trauma.

If you want more information about The Brain Fitness Program, do a search online. A DVD of the program and an actual program of brain fitness exercises are available.

A Lifetime of Learning

Personally, I am addicted to learning. I'm always finding new things to learn, new skills to gain. I don't do the specific exercises from the Brain Fitness Program, but I am always using my brain in new ways. New and interesting things keep coming my way.

As a child, I loved puzzles and games. Numbers, words, shapes, mazes, jigsaw, cards, I did them all. And I read stacks and stacks of books. Long ago I came to appreciate the skills that I developed during those years. My ease at shape recognition and finding patterns has been helpful in countless situations. An example that comes to mind is reading upside down and backwards. (I can even read upside down and backwards reflected in a mirror, but there really aren't many circumstances when that is necessary.) I think this is a problem of shape, pattern, and word recognition, sequencing, and probably more. This skill is most applicable when a person is filling out a form for me, at the bank, for instance. I give them the information that they need without their asking for it, because I can read the form. And when I was helping my son with learning to read or doing math homework, I could provide assistance from across the table.

Keep on Learning!!

Use it or you lose it. It's familiar and it's applicable. Fortunately, according to the Brain Fitness scientists, you can even regain some of the neurological ground that may have been lost over time or through injury.

Remember, Continue Using Your Brain in New Ways!

Sandra

Are You Compatible with Yourself?

2008-02-26T18:09:00.001-08:00

Do You Love Yourself? Do You Like Yourself?

What comes to mind in response to those questions?

Frequently, people have difficulty unconditionally liking and loving themselves. They may like some aspects and have difficulty with others. Some people actively dislike and even hate themselves.

Personally, I think that working through this universal set of issues is a big part of why we are 'here'.

For Many Years I Hated Myself

Even now, after years of active healing, when I think of my childhood and teenage years, my first thoughts are that I hated myself and I was miserable. Memories associated with that come forward. Then I also remember the things that were, in truth, extremely positive. The reality of my early life was that it was comparatively easy; I had everything I needed, physically and non-physically, and there were certainly no significantly abusive or harmful situations. I was loved and cared for. Despite that, I felt like I was never good enough, and that everything I did or said was wrong.

I have healed in so many ways, and my relationship with myself and with the past has transformed. Negative feelings used to consume my conscious thoughts, but now they have decreased dramatically in both intensity and frequency. Now I am actually mostly happy, which is pretty remarkable.

I DO love myself. I DO like myself, though I don't always like the things that I have done or said. It has been valuable learning that distinction.

A recent significant contributor to my healing process is The Healing Codes. I describe part of my Healing Codes story in a recent blog.

Self Love - A Universal, Evolutionary Issue

I came away from a better-than-average 'normal' childhood, and I still hated myself. And I know people whose lives were vastly more traumatic than mine. Essentially everyone I know has their personal version of negative childhood memories, deep-down-inside fears, and negative opinions of self. Pretty universally, people have 'stuff' that gets in the way of their unconditionally liking and loving themselves.

I consider working through this universal set of issues as a big part of why we are 'here'. As each of us resolves our inner struggles, we contribute to the evolution of humanity.

Compatibility with Self

I have begun looking at this issue from the perspective of compatibility with myself. If I feel about another person the way that I have felt about myself sometimes, I don't want to be with them. And if I treat that person the way I have treated myself sometimes, they won't want to have anything to do with me. Basically, we are not compatible with each other. But when it comes to dealing with myself, well, it's just not so easy to walk out the door and never return.

Recently, I learned a process for increasing compatibility with myself using the EPFX biofeedback device. I have done this for myself every day for the past six days. I am impressed with the difference the Compatibility with Self protocol has made.

Each day, the session has proceeded a little differently, and 'inner Sandra,' the 'part' of myself I'm working with has been both a young child and a teen. I've integrated these parts of myself more completely into the whole of who I am. I feel more positive about myself, about my past, and about what is in front of me today.

I Unconditionally Love and Appreciate Myself

I tell myself that several times a day, and I feel it.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TOLD YOURSELF THAT??

Interestingly enough, I have also been more productive in the past few days than I normally tend to be. Does it have anything to do with the Compatibility protocol? Probably. Because I'm feeling good about myself and what I'm doing.

Biofeedback, Compatibility, and Your Life

The Compatibility program is part of the biofeedback program on my EPFX device. Biofeedback helps people to relax, and to manage and reduce their stress. When you're unhappy with yourself, your feelings, or the things that you do, is that stressful? If you're at all like I am, it is tremendously stressful. If you're in a situation where you're having difficulty deciding what to do, because you don't know what you want, is that an issue of compatibility with self? Sounds like one to me. Is that stressful? You bet.

Would doing something that helps reduce your stress around this make a difference in your life?

Compatibility with Another Person, . . . and then some

The Compatibility program is actually intended for use in increasing the compatibility between people who are in partnership with each other. Marriage, business partners, parents and children, etc. Do you have stresses in those relationships? Focusing on compatibility can reduce the stress in the relationship between any two people, and even between a person and non-human beings or objects, like pets or houses. The potential applications are limitless.

Try Biofeedback for Stress Reduction

Numerous studies, and even the CDC have shown that 80-90+% of all health conditions are ultimately caused by stress. If you are interested in trying biofeedback to reduce the stress that you are experiencing in any area of life, let me know. I would be happy to work with you.

LOVE YOURSELF! LIKE YOURSELF!

All We Need is Love . . . All We Need is Love . . . All We Need is Love, Love . . . Love is All We Need!

Sandra

More About MSG & also Living as an Energy Being

2008-01-13T11:26:00.000-08:00

We exist because countless substances in our bodies busily make chemistry happen. Every time I think about how we somehow manage to turn this chemistry into brains that think and bodies that breathe and walk around, I am truly amazed at the Miracle of it all.

The functioning of our glorious bodies is highly dependent on the extraordinarily complex yet delicate balance of these substances. This finely tuned balances is disrupted by MSG and other common food additives. The Food, Glorious Food blog discusses this in more detail.

And in this Breathe blog, I write about working with the movement of energy through your body.

Does MSG Lead to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

I am reading about the mechanism of how MSG and aspartame disrupt our biochemical processes. I am shocked and increasingly alarmed with every page that gets turned. Our governments allow these neurotoxins to be added to processed foods. Excitotoxins disrupt the balance of the impulses traveling through the neurons, or nerve cells, of the brain and body. Many neurons die as a result of this exposure. This is a major contributing factor to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Click here to go to Food, Glorious Food.

Now, let's look at a more pleasant aspect of the body.

Being Electrical and Energetic

Fundamentally, everything in our bodies operates electrically. Charged molecules interact with each other, producing energy, enzymes, proteins, and all of the infinite numbers of tiny events that make life possible. It truly is astonishing. What a miraculous design.

As someone who consciously works with 'Energy', I've never had a way to physically understand what it is. Since everything in the body is electrical, this 'energy' must be as well. But then it boggles my mind trying to figure out, on a molecular level, how to explain it.

Twenty years ago (!! wow !!), I resolved a similar dilemma. I spent four years at a science and engineering university and earned a degree in chemistry. That period of my life was about understanding life using science and logic. Then I began studying acupressure and Reiki. I clearly remember the day that I had this internal conversation. I could not explain acupressure or Reiki with science and logic. But I knew from personal experience that the meridians actually do something, and that working with them powerfully impacts physical health. I had even less physical basis for explaining Reiki, but quite clearly it also has a definite impact.

I decided to accept it and not even attempt to understand. Just this minute, I realized that my describing this event is evidence that the desire to understand remains within me. And I choose to be okay with not knowing. It is possible that science has now discovered an explanation. But for me, this is just one of the unexplainable miracles of life. And in the words of a friend of mine, "That's cool."

Life Flow Energetics

Over the course of many years, I have developed my own method of working with energy. I sense the 'flow' or movement of energy through the body, and 'blocks' to this flow, places where the energy is 'stuck' or 'dense'. I facilitate the flow of energy and the clearing of blocks. The smooth flow of energy through all areas supports ease in bodily functions, including healing.

When I work with people, many times it looks to me energetically like their bodies are a bunch of disjointed pieces stuck together. When the energy is flowing smoothly throughout, it's like the body is a unit.

I believe that this energy is always flowing, and that if it weren't, we would be dead. It's a question of ease and magnitude, and of the ability to be aware of it consciously.

'Seeing' is how I describe my perception of energy, but it is not really like seeing with the visual sense through the eyes. 'Seeing' is a multi-sensory experience, roughly like a combination of vision, touch, hearing, and emotion.

Perhaps the easiest way to give you a sense of how Life Flow Energetics works is with an exercise.

Tight Neck and Shoulders - Do You Have Them?

If you experience these symptoms, I invite you to try this exercise right now. Even if you don't have tightness in this area, go ahead and do the exercise anyway. Think of this as a relaxation moment in your day.

First, Breathe. Look at tight muscles as being an area where energy is pooled and stagnant. Releasing the tension and pain, and repairing any damage to the muscles and other tissues requires that energy flow through. Start by draining the pool, allowing the excess to flow away, down your arms, back, and legs. Then imagine energy coming into the top of your head from above, and send that down through your neck and shoulders, continuing down your back and arms, and out your legs and hands into the ground. Imagine the tight knots of muscle melting and running away with the stream of energy. Take a nice deep breath.

Now, notice if your neck and shoulders feel more loose. Allow yourself to have another nice deep breath.

This is something that you can do any time to decrease the amount of tension accumulated in your body. And always remember to Breathe.

Pocket Sandra

Giving you reminders to Breathe brings to mind Pocket Sandra. I recorded a few audios for you to download. For an ongoing reminder to relax and breathe, I recommend playing the audios on a computer timer. The first is from the March 2006 newsletter about Breathing. The second came in May 2006, when I wrote about eye strain. There are links for the computer timer too. (I've come a long way in two years! If you have difficulties with the audios or the timer, please let me know. It's been quite a while since I went through the instructions.)

Ergonomics in Every Day Life

Life Flow Energetics is the basis of my ergonomics work. Tremendous increases in comfort and reductions in strain come with minor alterations in positioning. How you sit at the computer and reach for the phone tremendously impacts your health when you do it all day long. I remember one person's workstation that was truly awful. I couldn't imagine sitting contorted at her desk all day long, but to her it felt normal. Our modifications made a huge difference in her arms, shoulders, and neck.

I have long wanted to work with musicians, but have yet to actually do so. I imagine that minute adjustments, such as how they hold their arms, could tremendously impact the emotion and experience of the music. If you are a musician or know of someone who would be interested in exploring this, please contact me. Thank you.

Ergonomics applies to all of our activities in life, at work, at home, and in our recreational activities. Do you have tension in your muscles? If so, is all of that tension actually required for your activity? Would making adjustments in your positioning both reduce this tension and enable you to perform your task more easily or effectively? I'm thinking about friends of mine who ballroom dance. A certain amount of tension is required for dancing, but if there is too much, the dance doesn't flow.

Ausome Water

Speaking of flowing energy, I have one last fun tidbit. I take an energized water product whose original purpose was to enhance hydration in the body. The final product is so much more wonderful than that! If you consciously feel the movement of energy in your body, or if you enjoy having spiritual experiences, try Ausome Water.

Product experiences vary. Some people, including my husband feel absolutely normal. He would love to feel it, but I haven't figured out how to convey the experience to him. Some people have spiritual experiences of being connected to God, light, and the Universe.

For me, it dramatically increases the flow of energy. Because I work with this flow every day, I can feel its subtle changes. Normally, when I consciously intend to feel energy, I am aware of it moving up and down through my body, connecting me to the Earth and to God/Universe/Source. Depending on how I've been doing that day, this make take a few minutes, but I eventually feel this connection.

This is such a normal part of my life that I don't usually have what I would call spiritual experiences. But when I intentionally meditate on the connection, or when I flow energy in healing, yes, the experience can be intensely spiritual.

Back to my experience of Ausome Water. When I take it and intend to feel energy, the connection to Earth and to Source is there instantly and without conscious effort. The flow is also much stronger, like going from a stream to a river. Recently, I began doing Quantum Touch, a healing technique where energy flow is increased by intentionally spinning the chakras. With Ausome Water, it is easy for me to simultaneously spin all of the chakras, from the center of the Earth, all the way out to the Universe. Now that is a spiritual experience. Even now, without Ausome Water, I can't do this with the same intensity.

If you want to try it, even one drop of the concentrate energizes a lot of water. I have small bottles available, or you can order it from Life-Enthusiast Co-op. I have purchased products from them for many years. They have lots of interesting and wonderful health-supporting items. I count on Life-Enthusiast to introduce me to cool new things.

Go to the Life Enthusiast Co-op website for more information about Ausome Water.

Sandra

Be Mindful

2007-12-25T10:21:00.001-08:00

It is almost the end of December, and I have yet to begin this month's newsletter. I considered skipping it, but since my track record in 2007 has been phenomenal, I write. This marks the major accomplishment of a whole year of truly monthly newsletters. (There were only two newsletters in 2006, because I hated writing. Now I actually enjoy it.)

Be Mindful During This "Stuff" Time of Year

The Story of Stuff is a terrific video about where "stuff" comes from and what happens to it. I learned a lot. Annie Leonard did a fabulous job of researching and presenting the issues to provide a broad spectrum perspective.

Here is a tidbit. Leonard's research shows that ninety nine percent of the things we purchase are trashed in 6 months.
??SIX MONTHS??
That seems shockingly criminal to me. Since essentially everything that I purchase (aside from consumable goods) I keep for a long time, this means that many people dump their possessions very quickly. What a waste.

The true costs of our objects are not reflected in the prices that we pay. Our habit of rampant consumption takes a huge toll on the health of our planet, its supplies of resources, and the well being of its people.

www.storyofstuff.com

Keep this in mind when it comes to how you use, then dispose of you possessions. Be mindful all year around, every year, of the long term, planet-wide impacts of your purchases and gifts.

The True Gift of the Holidays is Being With People You Love,
and Appreciating the Miracles of Life!

King Corn

This month's Food, Glorious Food blog features corn. Learn some truths about a disturbingly common but not-so-glorious ingredient in our foods. For a long time, I've avoided high fructose corn syrup. Now I really do.

Click here to go to Food, Glorious Food.

Sandra

My Healing Codes Story

2007-11-10T18:56:00.000-08:00

I do The Healing Codes for myself, and I have been a Certified Healing Codes Practitioner for almost two years. Healing Codes coaching is one of the most satisfying and fulfilling things that I do, making a tremendous difference in the lives of many people. Here is my Healing Codes story.

Just Enjoying the Ride

Two weeks into doing The Codes, I was driving to my parents' house, which takes an hour. Suddenly, I realized that I wasn't speeding. I wasn't problem solving or making mental to-do lists. I was just enjoying the ride. This caught my attention, because it rarely happens.

A bit later, I was writing to a friend about The Healing Codes. I'm not quite sure why, but I mentally said to myself, "I'm bad." I'll explain the significance of that statement in a moment. Immediately, my head said, "That's not true." Now THAT had never happened before. Let me explain why that was such a monumental event, one that I will always remember.

For about ten years, I had been doing personal growth work. Along the way, I had learned about the concept of the 'story.' My story was "I'm bad." Anytime I was unhappy or something was bothering me, if I identified the fear or belief that was at the bottom of it all, ultimately it always got to a version of "I'm bad." I realized that everything that I ever thought, felt, or did was built on top of this 'story.'

On a conscious and logical level, I knew that the story was not true. But from deep down inside myself emotionally, it was definitely running the show of my life.

Through counseling, workshops, and persistence, I learned to 'manage' this story. Something would bother me, and I would realize that ultimately this was really just "I'm bad" in disguise. Then I would consciously tell myself, "That's not true."

Now back to the Healing Codes. When I said, "I'm bad," and my mind said, "That's not true," it grabbed my attention. It was not a conscious thought process. "I'm bad" was so not true that my mind would not let me say it. To test this, I said "I'm bad" repeatedly, always with the same result. It reached a point where my mind was laughing at me saying, "Give it up. It's not true!"

This story is no longer entrenched within my emotional self as the Truth. Now if I test it by repeating the old story, my mind always laughs, because the old story is ridiculous to even consider as an option.

The Healing Codes work.

My Pain Was Gone

I experienced a dramatic physical shift with doing The Healing Codes at the Heart Transformation Program. At this workshop, participants do The Healing Codes using a special technique called the Q Codes. Before my three flights to get to the workshop, I saw the chiropractor because my back and neck were bothering me. After I arrived, my back and neck were bothering me. Then I sat for three days in the workshop, followed by three flights to get home. When I woke up at home the next morning, I realized that all of my back and neck discomforts were completely gone. No pain, stiffness, or tightness. I was amazed. And I hadn't even focused doing The Codes on my back or neck.

What Keeps Me Doing The Healing Codes?

It continues to work. That's it, plain and simple. I intend to do The Codes for the rest of my life. Overall, I am more happy, peaceful, and calm. Daily stuff bothers me less, and when it does, the intensity of my upset is lower and the duration is short. I love my life.

Just yesterday, I was emotionally and physically exhausted, following a 'hard day at work'. I was ready to go to bed early, which I just don't do. I did The Healing Codes (and a Q2 Energy Spa foot bath), and felt energetically recharged. Emotionally I was back to being peaceful and happy. Then, instead of going to bed, I washed the dishes, and started and completed a moderately sized project.

Disclaimer

Some Healing Codes clients are disappointed because they expect instant results. It takes time, and you have to DO The Healing Codes. It helps a lot if you actually DO the emotional work on yourself and on your personal issues. It all fits into how you do the Codes. But I believe that nothing can miraculously heal you without your doing the emotional work.

More Information About The Healing Codes

If you are interested in trying The Healing Codes, please contact me. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

It is possible to purchase the package directly from the company through the following link on my website. And if you decide to have me get it for you, a slightly different package and price will be available for you.

Here is a link to my website, where you can read more about The Healing Codes.

If you choose to purchase The Healing Codes, I will be your coach for Custom Codes, Codes that are created specifically for you.

If you have questions and would like to talk with me, please e-mail me. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

Food, Glorious Food Blog

This month, I write about cholesterol. Everything we are told about how cholesterol is bad for our health is part of the cholesterol myth that we have been fed.

Click here to go to Food, Glorious Food.

To Vibrant Health!

Sandra

I Feel So Much Better!

2007-10-19T16:42:00.000-07:00

Last month, I was in a state of information overload, having received a huge amount of information about New Medicine. Since then, I have been doing client work using The German New Medicine.

Below, I also write about a book that exposes things that big business doesn't want us to know.
I also give the dates for my next trip to Olympia, Washington.

"I feel so much better!"

The German New Medicine helps people understand the connections between the events that happen in their lives and their health issues. In my experience, this understanding makes a tremendous difference in how people feel. I have worked with people who started out feeling quite upset. By the end of our time together, they felt noticeably more settled and peaceful.

Our bodies and energetic systems have natural biological programs that are built-in by nature. These programs are designed to protect and heal us. According to the New Medicine, when we have dis-ease conditions, our system is going through one of these biological programs and attempting to heal.

Conventional medical systems look at dis-ease conditions as evidence that something is going wrong. There is a mistake, a problem that needs to be fixed. And drugs and surgery are frequently the recommended solutions.

For in-depth information about German New Medicine, I recommend the website for Dr. Ryke Hamer's work. He does a much better job of explaining it that I do.

www.newmedicine.ca

Here are a few words from my clients.

"Before we talked, I was really struggling and emotional. Now I feel happy and joyful. . . . I was able to let go of being in conflict. . . . I am confident that I can overcome anything that happens in my body."

"Before our session, I was feeling like I had started slipping. Now, I almost can't believe how well I am starting to feel."

Note: This work is not psychology or counseling. It does not involve diagnosing, prescribing, or treating disease.

Is It Time Yet?

Will we ever reach a point where modalities like The New Medicine can enter the mainstream of health care? Or are our medical systems irretrievably tied to the pharmaceutical industry?

Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About

This book by Kevin Trudeau certainly provokes controversy. But considering who he is challenging, I understand why. Pharmaceutical companies, food companies, the business establishments of medicine, and the government agencies that are tied up with these big money interests don't want this information to be widely known. Before reading this book, I didn't understand how interwoven these entities are. But what Trudeau says absolutely fits the picture of what is happening in our society. It is scary how on target he is.

I have long believed that our medical system is directed and driven by the pharmaceutical industry, with the food supplying industry following close behind. Trudeau exposes the extent to which this is true. He describes how the media and the government are just as tightly bound to these big-money interests. Really, ALL of them are in it for the money.

For years, I have hoped that one of the government's primary interests is protecting people's health by guaranteeing the availability of nutritious, quality food. That is certainly how our founding fathers - and mothers - designed our governing institutions. Those illustrious individuals would be stunned and appalled at the 'laws' and bureaucracy that severely limit our access to food. What is worse, while government inhibits the availability of health supporting foods, it also puts laws into place that give the big pharmaceutical and food companies free license to give us poisons and garbage, in 'foods' and drugs that are actively, even intentionally harmful.

The book is worth reading for this information alone. Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About, by Kevin Trudeau.

Trudeau's critics are most vocal when it comes to his suggestions about how to 'cure' health conditions. Most of his recommendations are already universally known to be supportive of health: exercise, clean water, organic food, and cleansing the body of stored toxins. Here is my summary. Do what is required to stay healthy in the first place! Then you won't have to deal with treatments for dis-ease.

I agree that there are highly effective, natural and inexpensive treatments for a wide range of health conditions. These natural treatments have been actively suppressed by business, the medical system, and government.

When faced with health challenges, always seek the attention of qualified health care providers. And, I recommend that people research the various treatment options available and be informed when it comes to the actions that they opt to take.

Ridiculously Limiting Regulations

I just have to tell you about these, they are so beyond belief. Every week, there are more. Governments' repeated efforts to prevent free access to vitamin supplements are well publicized among health-minded people. Less familiar are important issues like the people's fight for access to raw milk. We should NOT have to fight for that right! Just this week, I learned of regulations that are now, or soon will be in effect in British Columbia, where I live. Businesses that butcher animals will be required to have an inspector continuously available, in a specially built room, observing the meat processing. This expense will put most small butchering businesses out of commission. If you raise or purchase a healthy animal for your own food needs, it will be very difficult to have it turned into usable meat. Now, here's the prize winner. I have heard that regulations actually forbid having dogs or cats near livestock like chickens. And animals, including dogs and cats are forbidden to be near where plant foods are grown. Have you ever heard of a farm without dogs, cats, and free running chickens? Manure from animals has always been used as a natural plant fertilizer.

Food, Glorious Food Blog

Following September's blog To Soy, or NOT to Soy, I write about MSG. The soy that is omnipresent in our food supply is inextricably connected to MSG. This chemical that wreaks havoc in our bodies is one of the substances that big food businesses use to get us to eat more processed foods. Subscribers to my newsletter have requested that I cover this topic.

Click here to go to Food, Glorious Food.

Sandra

Dis-Integration Point

2007-09-27T12:18:00.000-07:00

September has truly been a month of mental and energetic expansion for me. I took courses in two healing methodologies. Both techniques are amazing - and effective - and they couldn't be more different. During this same time, I also began training in using a biofeedback machine.

In particular, this past weekend I went into information overload. The amount of new information that got poured into my head is overwhelming.

Still Point

An analogy comes to mind of the Still Point in Craniosacral bodywork. Here is a brief description. A client comes for a session. I enter a quiet mental space and 'be with' whatever is going on, 'listening' to their body and energetic System, and following wherever it goes. When asked to describe this work, I frequently say that "People's bodies talk to me."

The person's System, physical and energetic, may change, move, release, learn, expand, feel warm, . . . any of limitless options. The System goes from a state of being stuck, overwhelmed, or chaotic to one of having more flow, peace, balance, and freedom.

Usually, the System reaches a point where it has 'processed' something, and it is ready to shift into a new level of organization or freedom. One moment, it is exhibiting one movement pattern, and in the next moment it may be completely still. Still Points can last seconds, even many minutes, before movement resumes. (This is a change in the motion of the cranial wave, which never actually really stops. For information about craniosacral work, visit my website.)

During a Still Point, I look at it that the System has completed a piece of work, and it stops following its prior pattern. And it is preparing to shift into a new place. A tremendous amount has been learned, and the System is integrating into a new sense of understanding, organization, and ease. When the motion of the cranial wave returns, it is usually smoother and less encumbered.

Dis-Integration Point

With being exposed to so much new material, it feels like I'm at a Dis-Integration Point. It's similar to a Still Point, in that a state of increased understanding, organization, and skill will come out on the other side. But right now, instead of stillness, I feel overwhelmed and chaotic. I'm thinking way too much, trying to put everything together. It's like I simultaneously have both too much information, and not enough.

Getting through this requires 'Just Doing It'. Experience is the key. Spending time using the techniques in working with myself and with other people. That is where connections will be made, and where integration will occur.

Matrix Energetics

This technique jumps straight into working very directly with quantum energy. It is extremely simple to do, and it's amazing. (Though I still need practice to become good at it.) If you attend Matrix Energetics introductory lectures or courses, you will witness astounding shifts in people, including immediate physical changes.

I find myself completely unable to explain about Matrix. If you are interested in more information, I refer you to the Matrix Energetics website for a description. www.matrixenergetics.com

The German New Medicine

In August's newsletter, I wrote about Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer's work. This past weekend I learned about New Medicine. This is the primary source of my current state of dis-integration. I received HUGE amounts of information about New Medicine, as well as about how to work with it in conjunction with the biofeedback machine that I have purchased. (Read below for more.)

From reading Dr. Hamer's book prior to class, I had a sense that New Medicine provides both 1) a new, more holistic way to look at health and dis-ease conditions, and 2) a corresponding approach for speaking with people about their conditions. Attending the class confirmed this. From my own and other people's experiences in class, I can tell that New Medicine is a powerful approach to healing. Now, I strive to integrate this material, so that it can become a usable body of information for me.

Biofeedback - EPFX-SCIO

When I am ready for something, suddenly I see it everywhere. In July, a friend shared with me about this biofeedback machine. Prior to that, I heard about it once several years ago, and I didn't think about it twice. Soon, I had heard about it from several people, attended a presentation, received two biofeedback sessions -- and ordered a machine for myself. Now, I've started training to use it, and have learned how to enhance (in a big way) sessions with the SCIO using New Medicine. In fact, discovering the connections between the SCIO and New Medicine was one of the factors that had me decide to purchase a unit.

How did I escape hearing about this machine prior to July? I guess I just wasn't in the right place. Now, several times a week, I hear from people about their work with the machine.

Even with my short exposure to the SCIO, I have experienced improvements. For years, I have dealt with bleeding gums. Taking Ziquin's supplements has made a big difference, but the bleeding has remained an issue. The morning before my first SCIO session, I had some bleeding with brushing. That evening, it was gone, and it didn't come back for a couple of weeks. And I just now realized that it is gone again, since I started experimenting with the SCIO software program last week. And I barely know how to use it. I also noticed decreased muscle tension and improved spinal alignment, again from immediately after the first session to now.

I am not yet able to describe how it works. So all I will say is that it energetically relieves the stress responses of the body and energetic system to substances, thoughts, conditions, etc., and assists in achieving balance.

For more information about EPFX-SCIO, go to The Quantum Alliance. www.thequantumalliance.com

A Possible Future for Health Care

As I wrote in August, I am personally involved with a wide variety of health focused practices. Some are very practical and suited for people who are accustomed to working within the conventional medical system, and others are 'out there' to varying degrees.

Just yesterday, I corresponded with a friend whose opinion I respect. To make a generalization, I am going to say that she is really only interested in working with methodologies that are quantum and/or energetic. Having looked briefly at New Medicine, she found it tedious, intellectual, and wordy; she has no further interest in it.

Personally, I love energetic and quantum health approaches, and I utilize them for myself and with some of my clients. However, I found myself disagreeing with my friend about some things.

Like many people, I believe that major changes in approach are ultimately required within our health care systems. But any modality that is to ultimately be accepted for use throughout the whole western medical system will have to be based on scientific documentation and a consistent methodology. The Healing Codes, Reiki healing, and quantum healing approaches such as Matrix Energetics and energetic surgery are fabulous and to be strongly encouraged. However, we are very very far from having these methodologies replace surgery and pharmaceuticals as a standard practice of choice in western medicine.

The German New Medicine could potentially fit into that role. It is scientifically based and proven, and it utilizes a standard medical test as one of its sources of information. It is consistent and absolutely makes sense. A medical doctor in practice for many years, Dr. Hamer developed The German New Medicine based on many thousands of case studies.

To accept the German New Medicine as a viable modality, the medical system would still need to shift away from it's primary focus on surgeries and medications. That alone is a big step. But it would not have to then make the enormous leap into promoting quantum energetic healing.

To Life!

Sandra

Reshaping Our Beliefs About Health

2007-08-24T16:14:00.000-07:00

In the twenty or so years that I have actively worked within the realms of 'Alternative' health, I have been exposed to hundreds of techniques and theories. Many of them are pretty out there or 'woo woo,' and in my experience, some are largely ineffective in producing significant change. Even amongst the techniques that are highly effective, there are some that are just too out-of-the-ordinary for many people to be truly interested in.

When I use techniques or products that I feel aren't making a difference for me personally, I gradually let them slip to the side. And I stick with the ones that really work for me. I imagine all of us do that. (To read about some of the things that I continue to find beneficial, go to my February 2007 newsletter, or if you have a bit more time, browse my website.)

When it comes to fitting into the world of formal health care and the medical system, methodologies are called to meet higher standards than are optional or 'relaxation' treatments. Fortunately, scientific studies are now validating the concepts underlying 'alternative' modalities, as well as providing evidence of the effectiveness of these techniques.

Lipton & Sheldrake

Recently, I attended a fabulous conference led by Bruce Lipton and Rupert Sheldrake. As they do in their respective books Biology of Belief and The Sense of Being Stared At (among other books for Sheldrake), these contemporary researchers have become quite popular as educators, for the average person, about aspects of quantum science. Since I imagine that most of you reading my blog are already generally familiar with quantum theory and science, I won't go into details about that.

What I will mention is that Dr. Lipton's and Dr. Sheldrake's presentations each emphasized how the sciences of both biology (i.e. physical health and medicine) and psychology are still operating primarily within the realms of pre-quantum or Newtonian science. Lipton, Sheldrake, and other revolutionary individuals are providing evidence to support the quantum reformation of our health sciences. Perhaps you agree with me that this evolution is very much needed.

Dr. Lipton speaks to how our thoughts and emotions impact and shape the cells, tissues, and functions of our bodies. Dr. Sheldrake researches morphic resonance, and how one individual learning something makes it easier for all other individuals to learn it. (My sincere apologies to doctors Lipton and Sheldrake for my GROSS simplification of their bodies of work.) Go to brucelipton.com and sheldrake.org to find out more about these two scientists.

I think of doctors Lipton and Sheldrake as educators within the realm of the mind/body connection. The Law of Attraction and many other teachings fit here as well.

When it comes to these kinds of teachings, do you ever ask yourself, "What does this mean in MY life? How do I USE this?" I certainly do. It's all just a collection of 'good ideas' until you apply them to actions in your life.

As I describe on my website, The Healing Codes and Spiritual Alignment Consulting are wonderful ways to heal within the mind/body arena. I have seen many people make tremendous shifts in their lives and in their health through using these methods. But for some people, these modalities are a little too 'out there' for their tastes. I find myself wanting something a little more concrete and scientific to use.

Recently, I discovered something that is reshaping the whole foundation of how I look at health. And even though I don't fully understand it, this information is already changing what I do.

The New Medicine

Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer, the originator of this work, provides a way of looking at health that comes from a completely different perspective than do conventional medical systems. He explains in a way that makes complete sense how cancer and other disease works. What causes it, what happens, and how it is healed.

The New Medicine upsets the apple cart of conventional medical knowledge and understanding. (Everything written here is solely the opinion of the author of this blog, Sandra Lee.)

Dr. Hamer provides a scientific basis for understanding the connection between the events and emotions in our lives and the incidence of cancer and other diseases in our bodies. It's a scientific explanation of the mind/body connection.

Understanding Cancer -- and Everything Else

Dr. Hamer began by focusing on cancer. He collected data for many thousands of real-life patients. He came to understand how and why cancer occurs, and how cancer is healed. He then realized that the same understanding applies to all other disease conditions.

It all begins with a shocking event that you were not prepared for. This automatically sets off several natural protective actions within your body and emotional system. A sequence of physical conditions then shows up as the healing of your emotional and physical systems progresses. We call these conditions cancers or diseases.

The New Medicine makes complete sense and is consistent from beginning to end. It is really quite fascinating.

The New Medicine provides a way to DO something that actually works for cancer and other diseases. First, it involves looking at the condition in a completely different way than does the conventional medical approach. (And then, . . . uh, well . . . I don't understand enough yet myself about what comes next!)

I do believe that The Healing Codes and Spiritual Alignment Consulting will work very well in coordination with The New Medicine. I am excited to discover how.

Are you intrigued? Do you want to know more?

I leave it to Dr. Hamer to explain The New Medicine. He does it ever so much better than I can. I read everything on the English version of his website and ordered his Summary, which is highly educational.

newmedicine.ca

(Note: A reader has contributed a comment to this blog. To read it, click the link at the end of this posting. He provides some resources about New Medicine. However, I disagree with the comment's author about the person to work with for training in New Medicine, preferring the individuals whose site is listed above. If you have questions about my reasoning for this, please contact me, and I will be happy to speak with you about it.)

Food, Glorious Food Blog Update

In Food, Glorious Food, I blog about the book that initiated a tremendous amount of change in my eating habits, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, by Weston Price.

To True Health!

Sandra

Food, Glorious Food

2007-07-20T14:35:00.002-07:00

We have all heard the expression infinite numbers of times, "You are what you eat." Though we logically know this to be true, I think it's safe to say that all of us have times when we make not-so-terrific choices when it comes to the 'building blocks' that we put into our bodies. Truthfully, I find it astonishing that some people 'survive' at all on what they consume. This is a true testament of the miracles that the human body accomplishes every moment of the day.

For months, I have been talking about sharing nutrition information. Well, I have a new blog! (For those of you who have resisted entering the Blogging world, it was SO easy. I did it all myself. How long did I let the 'I-don't-know-how' conversation stop me from starting this food blog?? Goofy me.)

Food, Glorious Food

In the past year, I have learned a tremendous amount about nutrition and food. It took suggestions from my family and friends to get me interested. Now I take this opportunity to pass the learning on to you.

Just so you know, for the most part, I will not promote particular products. I mostly advocate lifestyle modifications that include healthy foods, and provide education about what 'healthy food' means. (The products I take are terrific. I recommend them highly, and will tell you about them, if you ask. But the focus of this blog, at least at the start, is on nutritional information related to basic food.)

Dispelling Food Myths

Many of you are already aware of the ways in which marketing, educational, and governmental entities both influence the quality of our food supply, and deceive us about the impacts of this on our health. Unfortunately, most people are less aware of the issues. Much of Food, Glorious Food will be dedicated to dispelling these myths.

Thank You's, Comments and Suggestions! There is a comments link at the end of the newsletter.

I received many wonderful responses to last month's newsletter, You Never Know the Lives You Touch. Thank you. Positive stories are so important for the quality of our emotional lives, and I believe that reading them reduces stress.

I always love hearing from you and receiving your feedback and suggestions. sandra@MiracleInspirations.com

Feed Yourself Well.

Sandra

You Never Know the Lives You Touch

2007-06-20T07:54:00.000-07:00

You are a Miracle. You make a difference in the world.

Note to You, the Reader of my newsletter blog. Pause for a second. The above statements are absolutely true of you, right now, and always. Breathe, and let it sink in. You are a Miracle. And, thank you for reading my newsletter. It's a pleasure serving you.

Those of you who have been acquainted with me for years know that I say those things to people all the time. I think it is always a positive experience for someone to receive appreciation and acknowledgment. Of course, I only do this when genuine feelings of appreciation, gratitude, and love naturally come to mind.

I give away lots of Miracle Inspirations Cards. I always carry them with me. 'Doing something nice for people' is always in the back of my mind. Approaching all of my interactions with this as a background context makes an amazing difference. I appreciate people and what they do more continuously, whether or not I say anything or give them a card.

A nice thing about the cards is that I expect nothing from people in return. It's purely a gift to them, from the heart. This surprises people, which I find somewhat sad, because it tells me that 'doing something nice' isn't a standard practice in our culture.

When I'm with a service person at a store, bank, or restaurant, I make a point to thank them by name, even asking for their name if it is not displayed. I give them a Miracle card, and they look at me and smile. Sometimes we have a conversation. We're real people, rather than passing objects.

I receive wonderful responses. "This is the nicest thing that anyone has ever given me." "I really needed this today." One grocery clerk pulled out his wallet and showed me that I had already given him one. The tellers at my bank have cards taped to their cubicle walls or computer screens. After my first transaction with one bank teller, she surprised both of us by remembering my name, first and last, when I was in the bank a week later. Some people say, "I'm breathing," or take a nice deep breath every time they talk to me, because I have given them the Breathe card and they associate me with remembering to breathe.

If you are not familiar with Miracle Inspirations cards, you can find them on the Products page of my website.

You Never Know the Lives You Touch

Recently, I was aware of how a chain of circumstances led me to be in just the right place at the right time to make a difference for someone. Over a year ago, I registered for a class in Seattle, but it was canceled. I registered in Portland, and it was canceled. I figured the Universe was communicating that I just wasn't supposed to take the class. But months later, I was still thinking about it, so I decided to take it in Las Vegas this May.

I made great contacts with the people in class, but some of the most significant interactions I had were actually with people in airports and airplanes. These are people whom I probably would not have spoken with, were it not for the Miracle Inspirations cards. A man sat next to me on the first leg of my trip. I handed him a card, which led to a fabulous conversation that lasted the duration of the flight. At the Vegas airport coming home, a new friend and I talked for a couple of hours, on a personal level that wouldn't normally be reached with 'strangers.'

I had an eight hour layover in Seattle. The airport was packed with weekend travelers and I wasn't working up the courage to reach out to people with my cards. (I'm pretty shy. Before the cards, I would never have initiated interactions with so many 'strangers.') But an elderly woman sat next to me and I felt the urge to give her one. The Miracle card was perfect for her, because she was just about to lead a book study about miracles with her bible group. I gave her cards for the group members. After she boarded her plane, I found my flight on the Departures board, and discovered that I was in the completely wrong terminal. Had my layover been shorter, and had my flight been listed on the board when I arrived, I would have been at the right terminal. But I would not have met this lovely woman or reached the members of her group.

At my new terminal, one woman almost cried when I gave her a Miracle card. "I really need this today," she said. With her were the ashes of her son, who had recently died in a motorcycle accident. I gave her cards for her family members, and we put one in the bag with her son's ashes.

Had I attended my class in Seattle a year ago, I would have met wonderful people. But I would not have met these people. Had my layover in Seattle been shorter, I would not have contributed to the lives of these two women and their loved ones.

You never know the lives you touch. I believe that when one person's experience is changed for the better, the lives of the people whom they know and love are also positively influenced. Every person you touch goes on to touch many others. It's an endless chain.

The Six Degrees of Separation theory is that there is a chain of no more than five acquaintances between you and every other person on Earth. Miracle Inspirations cards have reached many people whom I don't know. Every person whose life is bettered, even briefly, by the cards, or as a result of my interactions (or yours) with someone, then goes on to shape the lives of the people around them.

Pass the love on, and on, and on, . . .

You make a difference. You are a Miracle.

Spinal Reflex Analysis (SRA)

Would you like to know about the bodywork modality that I traveled to Vegas to learn? It's not on my website yet. Spinal Reflex Analysis works with axial spinal reflexes and their associated muscle patterns. It is effective in helping people resolve and recover from chronic muscle patterns. This is exactly what I was seeking, and SRA really works. I am glad that I finally succeeded in taking the class. (It was actually two classes.)

I am offering SRA sessions in Penticton, B.C., and in Olympia, Washington when I am there. If you are interested in more information, please contact me at sandra@miracleinspirations.com. If you want to visit the website of the Spinal Reflex Institute, go to www.spinalreflex.com.

You are so very much appreciated. Thank you for being there. Pass the love on, and on, . . .

You are a Miracle.

Sandra

March 2007 - Fats & Coconut Oil

2007-03-16T14:19:00.001-07:00

Good Fats, Bad Fats, . . . Are You Confused??

This blog entry has been moved to my new blog, Food, Glorious Food.