Your Ultimate Desire

Sometimes it can seem like everyone is making progress but you. He lost all that weight. Her business is so profitable that she can quit her day job. They just had a new baby. Does that little frustrating, pesky voice say to you “I can never pull it together to move toward my goal like they do!” If you feel this way, try using a daily framework for living. When we provide ourselves a framework for daily living, we give creation the space to manifest our ultimate desires. It keeps us focused, free and out of the way while the Creator works daily miracles in our lives. ▪ relax – meditate to quiet the mind ▪ play – make time for fun ▪ sleep – stop and rest awhile ▪ eat – feed the body fresh food ▪ exercise – move that body ▪ connect – touch or call someone ▪ effort – create and do something

A Better Person

Has someone ever inspired you with their enthusiasm for life? When you explore your purpose are you energized? Does a day at the beach on a warm sunny day cause you to relax? This is the power of the positive, progressive experience. There is a line from a movie that says “…you make me want to be a better person.” Simply put that is what we receive when we surround ourselves with positive progressive situations. If you try some of the items listed below, the direction your life is taking today may improve tomorrow - touch • smile • listen • celebrate • unclutter • visit • gather

 

No Matter Your Age

There are so many reasons to exercise. Exercise keeps the body in good shape which leads to an improved quality of life in general. Exercise is any kind of physical activity, such as jogging, going for a walk, cycling around the neighborhood or mowing the lawn. No matter your age, you should make exercise a part of your day throughout your life. Exercise does not need to be vigorous, but it has to be regular to achieve some of the benefits as follows - Reduces anxiety and stress • Improves positive self-esteem and confidence • Helps alleviate depression • Combats the likelihood of many degenerative problems • Helps to relieve and prevent migraine headache attacks • Aids your ability to sleep more restfully • Prevents some diseases

 

 

Remember These Things

There are times in our lives when people break promises. They may make insensitive statements. And then there are those irritating behaviors that simply drive us out of our minds. As a result, we may experience discomfort, disappointment and just down right disgust. Even in the midst of the pain you may feel surrounding the broken promise, irritating behavior or insensitive statement, try to remember these things about the actions of others - confront it, don’t put up with it • believe it’s not about you • know that there may be more to it • be clear in your directives • see predictable patterns in people • take it lightly • perceive things as they are not as you want them to be

 

On The Regular

Environmental toxins are everywhere. Avoiding exposure is almost impossible. The body is challenged daily to eliminate toxins and waste from the body in order to regulate body fluid, salts and nutrients. Toxins and waste products are contaminated air/food/water, excess salts/ions/nutrients and sugar/protein/fat decomposition. So do something daily to help your body do its job of detoxification - Brush the skin ▪ Eat raw food ▪ Use antioxidants ▪ Take a soaking bath ▪ Cleanse the bowels ▪ Wear natural fiber clothes ▪ Fast on fresh juices

 

 

 

 

Complement Professional Health Care

Oh the wonders of modern medicine. Our doctors have the answers to many of today's illnesses. However, the naturally balanced state of the body is free of disease and capable of self-repair, self-recovery and self-regeneration. There are many non-drug, non-surgical methods of preventing and treating illness. Many of these treatments can and should be used to reduce the risk of disease and complement professional health care evaluation and treatment - Choose comforting room colors • Take nutritional supplements • Listen to soothing music • Use medicinal herbs • Place gemstones on your body • Apply acupressure • Practice deep breathing

 

 

Do Something..Relax

Relaxation is good for your soul and your sanity. Relieve stress through relaxation techniques and therapy. Experts have discovered that taking time to relax on a regular basis reduces your overall levels of tension and distress while helping you maintain a more positive, healthy outlook on life. There are a variety of proven relaxation techniques that can be done almost anytime, anywhere, in a matter of moments. Try some of these techniques to see which ones work best for you - Control Your Breathing • Focus on a Positive Artifact, Images or Symbols • Repeat Affirming Words • Listen to Quiet Music • Learn Yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi, Imagery, Biofeedback or Autogenic Training • Get a Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Shiatsu, or Acupressure Massage • Spend time in a Warm Bath

 

 

Calories, Variety and Energy

Plant proteins alone can provide enough of the essential and non-essential amino acids. Plant foods contain the same eight amino acids as animal foods do, only in differing amounts. As long as you are getting enough calories, variety and energy from a healthy diet, plant foods can give you all the amino acids you need, by themselves or in combination with one another. Excess protein has been linked with osteoporosis, kidney disease, calcium stones in the urinary tract, and some cancers. Add some of these alternative protein sources to your daily menu - Soy foods: tofu, tempeh, miso, soy milk • Sprouted seeds: flax, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin • Grains: amaranth, quinoa, rye • Beans/Legumes: chickpeas, green peas, pinto, white • Sea vegetables - spirulina, chorella • Vegetables: turnip greens, asparagus, collard greens, spinach, zucchini • Nuts: brazil, walnut

 

Wonder, Curiosity and Awe

 
When we look into the eyes of babies and children there is an excitement about being alive. Everything is miraculous. Everyday is monumental. Everyone is magnificent. All is breathtaking, uniquely interesting, and new. It is often the little, simple things we take for granted that they find truly amazing. If life has become mundane, predictable, and mind numbing for you lay aside that skepticism and try one of these adventures we take for granted. 1) plant a garden, 2) listen to children talk, 3) tour your hometown, 4) play with games and toys, 5) attend a cultural festival, 6) sing, dance and draw for others or 7) spend time with animals



       

Reduce and Remove

At an alarming rate we are losing our adults, youth, children and babies to deadly disease and debilitating disabilities. Early and life long exposure to chemicals in the air, water, food and soil has increased the rate contaminates accumulate in our fat, blood, and organs. These toxins are passed thourgh the body in breast milk, urine, feces, sweat, semen, hair and nails. Consider healthy alternatives to or reduce the use of the following items in your daily life. You just might find yourself feeling a lot better: detergent,  paint, cosmetics, upholstery, computers, televisions, fabric treatment.

Obamacare: The Garden of Health and Wellness

As you feel the cool gentle breeze caress your face and you see leaves turn from green to orange, yellow and red then float to the ground, you begin to think about the fall season. This is the season of harvest. Stand in front of your mirror and ask your body: “What gifts will I reap from your garden of health and wellness this season?” “How can I create my own Obamacare plan?”

After reaping three life-threatening chemical and auto accidents in my lifetime that drained me physically, and financially, I began to remember the garden of health and wellness shared with me by the elders of my family on Wisdom Street. (How cool is that, they do live on Wisdom Street) We did not depend on Obamacare. We very seldom went to the doctor because our elders practiced their own health care and self care using gifts from the heart, garden and home.

This natural health tradition healed me and moved me to pursue health and wellness education. I made a commitment to share “motherwit” common sense tips that you can use at home to grow your own garden of health and wellness. I wish for you a luscious harvest of lower healthcare costs, beauty, vitality, stamina and joy.

GARDEN TIP NUMBER ONE. Check the “soil” of your lifestyle and body. Do you enrich your soil with the three amendments of Refuel-Recreate-Rest? Refuel (eating fresh picked fruit and veggies), Recreate (party, fun, walking, stretching, exercise 3 times each week) and sleep (8 hours or more each night). This trinity is the “soil” that allows you to plant seeds that will reap the benefits of health and wellness. Take Care.

Resource. www.health.gov

The Benefits of Being a Lazy Lima Bean

Scientists believe the average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep, while babies, children and teenagers need up to 10-18 hours. Sleep occurs in three stages during the night from light, deep to rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. An average complete sleep cycle takes 90 to 110 minutes. Peaceful sleep brings you these affects and many more.  Helps our bodies fight infection • Maintains optimal emotional and social functioning • Combats the effects of stress and UV rays • Increases energy and productivity • Strengthens the immune system • Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease • Aids in weight control

The "Eyes" Have It

Use these eye exercises on a regular basis to help maintain your vision.



Our 2012 Gardens - Vegetables

 



 

 

Welcome Our Collaborators

 

We are excited about the addition of collaborators Grupo Balanca Capoeira.  Check out their website and visit classes at www.nashvillecapoeira.org

Watch TEAMS grow !!!

 
Our deepest apologies for the lack of blogging but we have been busy relocating to our new home.  Stay connected with us as we update you on our progress.  The photo above is one of the views on the property.  Can you say AWESOME !!!