If there is a friend who needs to move, a party to plan, or committee to chair, this person can’t help but raise a hand and say, "I'll do it!" Meanwhile, the things-to-do list mounts. But what happens to the life of the person who is everything to everyone?
Read MoreYou absolutely have to go there. You have to believe that miracles can happen, that the outrageous dream you have is possible, that the impossible really does just mean i’m-possible.
Believe with the innocence of a child who knows that all things are possible because they could not fathom anything otherwise.
Don't be the cynical adult with your vision-- let your imaginative juices out to play and say, what if? What if you really can do it, be it, have it, know it?
You deserve every ounce of creative freedom when it comes to the fulfillment of your desires.
There's a lot to be said for seeing something in the minds eye then allowing it to manifest.
Athletes do it, they see they're race or game performed at a record pace in order to invite the possibility of winning in. We have to get in the same practice for our lives.
The 2nd (sacral) and 6th (third eye) Chakras are key for this. Creativity is born in the sacral chakra. This is where you give birth to an exciting idea and allow it to bloom. At the third eye, start to see and sense what it would feel like for your impossible idea to come to fruition.
Let creativity meet imagination and watch the once small thought grow into an exciting and grand project.
Don't let any thing limit the process. When you allow the impossible the sky is the limit.
(Originally posted at http://inneractive.com/blog/2012/12/your-past-does-not-have-to-be-your-future/)
The amazing thing about life is that we always have the opportunity to see a new day.
What happened yesterday has no bearing on what will happen in the present.
The only thing we bring with us as we travel forward through time our story about who we are or who we were told we were supposed to be.
We often hang on to other’s definition of who we are stemming from childhood or teenage years.
This characterization, while so out dated is familiar and we may wear it like a badge. We cling to what we know even if it does not serve us.
The challenge is to rewrite our story.
What happened in the past is the past. So, who are you now? What new foundation can you lay so that you move forward with security and safety?
Paint where you have come from in a positive light.
Challenges have only made you stronger and more appreciate of what others take for granted.
Highlight good times and moments you have felt all your needs being met. Feel where you want to go and know that you have support. Breathe in a fresh new perspective and move into your future feeling blessed with strength and resilience.
With all the gluten hype, I've needed to remind myself why I avoid this vilified food complex.
Am I caught up in the hype?
Am I that easily influenced by marketing? I then hear the little, big voice inside that reminds me of the headaches, bloating, acne and other unmentionable symptoms that arise when I eat something with gluten.
Gluten awareness is in fact not a fad, but a red flag that something is wrong or different with our food.
Many do chalk gluten free labeling/living/foods up to a passing trend, retorting, "how could something my family has eaten for generations be bad?". Others who have identified the culprit to feeling so incredibly awful, are so thankful to know they are not alone. How wonderful it is that gluten free foods have become more readily available.
A bit about gluten:
Gluten is a protein complex. It is wheat, barley and spelt, millet, semolina, kamut and may be cross contaminated due to processing in rye and oats.
It may be added to dough to help bread rise in baking.
Wheat has been augmented through hybridization to contain 90 percent more gluten than that of our grandparents generation.
We are over exposed to gluten as it is in most processed foods.
Many have underlying digestive issues that contribute to gluten sensitivity.
We are a "sicker" society due to air pollution, chemical and heavy metal toxicity stress and junk food, contributing to an inability to handle more burden on the body from food allergies.
Gluten is added to far more foods as a thickening/binding agent than ever before
Symptoms related to gluten sensitivity or intolerance include: digestive disorders, headaches/migraines, sinus troubles, diabetes, osteoporosis, dermatitis, psoriasis, chronic fatigue syndrome, weight management challenges, arthritis, MS and other auto immune conditions.
Gluten intolerance is essentially an allergy. Histamine is released when introduced in the body. Stomach cramps, skin eruptions, itching, swelling, hives, sneezing, vomiting or diarrhea may be experiences soon after.
Histamine is not produced in a gluten sensitivity. Symptoms may be experienced over time.
Celiac disease is an auto immune condition that is caused by foods with gluten. The standard for diagnosis is biopsy of the small intestine.
Good substitutes for foods with gluten are amaranth, quinoa, rice as a grain or milled into a flour. You can also try coconut or Jerusalem artichoke flour.
You would wonder why people are so sensitive to gluten theses days. The cause is linked to a few factors including, frequent exposure/ingestion, the modification and chemical treatment of foods that creates an allergic response and genetic risk factors.
Let's face it, gluten is everywhere and as a society, we are consuming it in mass quantities.
I strive to eat gluten free for myself and my family. I also suggest it to my patients as I've seen many symptoms clear up with the elimination of it from the diet. Now that you have some basic in's and out's, you make the call.
MANY today have sacrificed what makes them happy for what they were told they were supposed to do. So 1950’s! Today, we live in a time where 9 year olds are CEOs of multimillion dollar companies, information is as close as a key stroke and the sky is the limit when it comes to innovation.
Passion denotes a compelling feeling, enthusiasm or desire for something. Generated in the 2nd Chakra, it is where ideas go through gestation to be delivered into the world.
Let’s see if we can get you closer to figuring out your passion:
When you are in alignment with what excites you, joy transforms the life you knew into a life full of fulfillment. Stay focused on purpose and passion and you will find yourself living your way into a renewed life.
