Violence against Women

"An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure"...this is not only true when dealing with your physical health, but it is profoundly true when dealing with domestic violence. Society has kept silent about this dirty little secret for far to long and I don't know if it is due to the fact that we still live in a male dominated society or because the people who are involved in the violence don't like to hear about this issue; but whatever the reason it needs to stop.
We need to address this issue in schools, children need to know this behavior is not normal or ok, and they need to be provided with resources.They are not going to get this education at home and for the little ones going through this hell they need to hear this is not ok, this is not what life is supposed to be about. Children need to be taught that they are wonderful and deserve to have a wonderful life because they are wonderful..and guess what they will believe it.
We need to address this in the community...we need to be loud about it not afraid to talk about this issue or deal with this issue.
Moms and Dads don't be afraid to question your daughter or son when they come home with bruises..question their current partner no matter what lie you were fed..because 9 times out of 10 you will get a lie...I fell down the stairs, I was hit in the face with a ball or hockey puck..etc..
We need to come together as a global community and support these people who are going through this hell and not judge them.
It is not ok that the government keeps slicing funding to social programs...education regarding the issue, safe houses for these poor families, counseling, any kind and every kind of therapy should be available and paid for by the government for the people.
I was a battered women for 13 years. I was beaten almost to death, I was tortured for hours at a time..and all this started when I was 16 years old. I finally realized that I deserve better and my son deserved better..I didn't want him to grow up with out a mom and have to live with this monster and I believe he would have killed me one day had I not left.
I would love nothing more than to work with women and youth in this situation to give them the courage to stand up for themselves and live the life they deserve.

A Testiment To The POWER of The MIND

If we look at our own lives we can come up with a thousand stories to validate the ultimate power of will....Well, here is just one of my thousand and believe me I am being modest with that figure.
3 months ago my dad was in a near fatal car accident..believe me a call you do not and are never prepared to receive. I am not exaggerating when I say near fatal and let me describe the accident and the aftermath for you. He was hit on the highway by a 3/4 tonne truck- he was driving a mid size car, after being struck by the truck a tractor trailer unit clipped him from behind..they had to extract him from the car using the jaws of life..and looking at the car...it was unbelievable that he survived.His injuries were severe...13 broken bones, part of his ear torn right off, head injuries, he was in a coma for 16 days...It was very traumatic for my family, everyday we would go up and talk to dad..day and night we took turns. Then he woke up...he wasn't with it though and didn't recognize us for a while and he spoke a lot of nonsense..it was hard; But, he improved...and then he said I want to go home..well at this point he couldn't walk, he still didn't make much sense, he was incontinent and totally dependent on assistance for everyday functions...we would say well you have to improve your strength, eat by yourself...well he would get FURIOUS with us...everyday he would say can I go home today...and everyday we would have to tell him the same thing...then he started saying "I AM going home tomorrow" repeat....hello ground hog day...Then he said "I am going home in 2 weeks"..his DR. thought he would never go home...but everyday for the next 2 weeks he just kept saying "HOME" and he got better and better...he even tried to escape one night, which just about set him back as he couldn't walk on his own yet and fell on the floor. Well that didn't deter him though...and forward he went saying "HOME"...jump to 2 weeks....We took my dad home..much to the amazement of all...he was told he was a miracle...I say power of the MIND...This is the strongest man I have ever known...he has a will like no other to be with his family...because a year prior to this accident...we were in the hospital saying our goodbyes to him as he was having an extremely risky operation to remove a cancerous lymph node from a cluster of blood vessels by his heart and the medical staff didn't know if he would make it....obviously he did...

 

My Sister, ME, My Dad and My cousin

Best Exercise's for Shapely Legs and Butt

Well since I am also a personal trainer and have been for many years I thought it only fair to share my knowledge of what really works with YOU.
The absolute best exercise without question for building shapely legs and Glutes is the LUNGE...now remember before you go ugh!! the amazing benefits to your body. There are so many variations you can do with the lunge so you are always progressing and you won't get bored....
Stationary lunge with or without weights......walking lunge(my favorite), lunge on bosu, lunge with exercise ball behind your back.I recommend doing 3-4 sets of 12 reps 2 times per week - on alternating days as the muscles must be left to rest in order to repair.

SUPERFOODS

Superfoods....I can not say enough about eating alive, clean food....YOU really MUST try it...Trust ME, YOU will never FEEL BETTER. OK so here is a list of some of my favorite Superfoods and a brief summary of their BENEFITS...

Gogi Berries: these little treats pack more vitamin C than oranges and more beta carotene than carrots- super antioxidant powers...so you know what that means....Cancer fighter!!
Quinoa: A delicious grain packed full of vitamin, minerals and, contains more protein than most cereal grains (22 grams per one cup/250 millilitres uncooked quinoa) and is considered a complete protein because it contains all eight of the essential amino acids we need for tissue development.
Quinoa is higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc, and lower in sodium compared with wheat, barley and corn.
Durian(MY FAVORITE-But you must get past the smell): Loaded with energy, vitamins and minerals. In Asian culture the Durian is know as the king of fruits- the mangostene is the queen(I haven't tasted this yet)
Avocado: Improve your immune system health as not only is it one of the richest source of fiber among all fruits and vegetables. Packed with vitamins A, several B-complex, especially B3 (folic acid), powerful anti-oxidants like vitamins C and E, calcium, iron, potassium, etc.
Raw Chocolate(Cacao): Feel blissful,Look younger, Love more,fight disease, improve immune system. Substitute your coffee with some raw chocolate- you can order online- try Sunfoods- and make sure it is organic- You will have the best day ever after eating some of this.
There are so many more...do the research it is worth it. 

WOW...

I just have to say  I am excited about my life and what is happening and what is going to happen. Why??? because being excited about what each day will bring is a better choice than being afraid of what each day will bring and  I am totally committed  to trusting my intuition and believing in myself...I have had tragedies in my life and who hasn't but I have always picked myself up and moved on, but up until recently when I realized that subconsciously there has been some self doubt and so I hadn't fully believed in who I really am- I came to this realization as I floated around on the beautiful waters of lake okanagan..that is when I had my AHA moment...I always wanted to say that and what a perfect setting. I have to much to accomplish to let past experience define my life today. I have so many great things in my life to be thankful for and a big one is my son Jade...he is magnificent...he is an 18 year old budding fashion designer...HE HAS BEEN DESIGNING CLOTHES SINCE HE WAS 5 YEARS OLD...NICE CLOTHES..HE IS SUCH A VISIONARY IN FASHION. He is a testament to the saying "we were born to be"...so my goal is to help him accomplish his goal of going to New York to pursue a career in design...and what better way to do that than to be a manifestation role model. Like all moms I am just so proud and my son for always being him and sticking to who he is always..no matter what..

Reprogram your Subconscious to live the Abundant Life YOU Deserve

"What you think about you bring about" such a profoundly true statement..just as profound as "You are what you eat"-but that is for another post. Thoughts are energy creating your life..think about it, think about your life and your beliefs and you will see you have created the life you currently have..and sometimes without even knowing it..thanks to your subconscious trying to stick to your old programming and thought patterns.
Most of your beliefs and thoughts about yourself were created in childhood due to the fact that children are little sponges soaking up not only what is said directly to them and about them, but the beliefs the significant people our life's held. So if you think negatively about yourself and so far do not have the life you really desire and are not the person you want to be it is not your fault...but there is no need to drudge up sad stories of your past or hold grudges..remember this is a cycle that keeps repeating...but it doesn't need to keep repeating and it is not to late to change your life..all you have to do is change your mind.
YOU are the creator of your life so create the life you really want be the person you know you are meant to be...others do it and they are no more special than you..we are all energy beings equally capable of doing great things.
 Here is how to create your best life ever by reprogramming your subconscious and consistency is key because your subconscious will try to revert back to old programming so always be aware of your thoughts and feelings, catch it in the act..ok here we go..positive affirmations every day morning and night during the day if you need to...Actually what I really recommend is a mind power bootcamp so to speak- this is when you go away for a couple days..leaving your issues behind and meditate on who you are..
The key to meditation and affirmations is to feel...feel the freedom abundance would bring, feel the joy love brings..ok now hold onto the feeling all day. Here are some of my personal affirmations:
I am grateful for the abundant life I am blessed with
I am grateful for the love that constantly surrounds me
I am grateful my immune system is strong and I am healthy in body, mind and spirit
I am connected to the abundance of the universe
I am grateful for the freedom wealth has provided me
I love and accept myself unconditionally
I am not afraid to ask for what I want because I deserve to have a wonderful life
After the affirmations are spoken..meditate on the feeling of freedom or love that has been invoked..as long as you like..do this morning and night for a month and you will be presented with opportunities in keeping with your new way of thinking...enjoy it because you deserve it. It is our right to be happy..so live your bliss.
One very interesting form of manifestation that I have personally used is EFT..it is wonderful.
Oh YEAH...And every morning wake up and say "This is going to be the best day ever" and feel the joy..carry it with you all day and be aware of even the small things that happen....

YOU ARE FABULOUS!!

Live Artfully

When people say "I am not an artist", my response to that is Yes YOU are, you are living art.Everyday you are creating your life . Lets not put art in a box and as Andy Warhol once said "art is what you can get away with" so get excited about your life, think of yourself as an artist and your life is your canvas, use lots of colors, styles and designs and create the most magnificent piece of art that is your life.

You Are A Goddess Not A Slave

I think I am so passionate about helping and guiding women to their true selves- especially those who suffer self esteem issues, those women who have been abused mentally and/or physically and have accepted what others have said to them as truth and feel so defeated, because I was one of those women. But now that I have awakened and realized the truth about who I really am I just want other women to feel as good about themselves as I do. I know how badly they feel and I know how good I feel...I am You and You are me. It is a process and it takes effort but the pay off is so worth it, and really what else should you be doing with your time then bettering yourself; which will allow you to better serve mankind. Tell yourself everyday you are beautiful, you are important, you are love, you accept yourself, you are joy...Every day all day because you are worth it, your life is worth it.

Healing Meditation: RELEASE YOUR FEARS by Lilou Mace

Create the Life You Want

I think one thing we all know for sure is that we become our thoughts..we know this it isn't a secret.The problem I think for some is that no matter who we want to be or what we really want, we don't consistently follow the necessary steps to reach our goals...the old saying "practice makes perfect" does not only pertain to sports it is the key to a successful life. We go through spurts where we feel fabulous, we start writing down our goals, meditating, exercising, filling our minds with positive thoughts..moving forward..and then BANG something happens to slow down our momentum and pretty soon we come to a complete halt and like anything that requires consistency and effort it becomes difficult to get the ball rolling again..but by not getting the ball rolling, the ball does not get rolling and we lose all that we gained when we were feeling fabulous. Well here is what my experience has taught me. When that ball is rolling and you are on a high, be aware of what is happening..always be aware, aware of the people coming into your life, aware of the life that is going on around you..that way you will not miss the opportunities that present themselves to you everyday. But lets take the first steps and get you to the positive energy zone where positive opportunities present themselves.

1. Meditation: You need to deprogram and reprogram your mind with 10 minutes of meditation every morning and evening. You will notice a positive change with this one immediately. Meditate on the person you see yourself as being, feel how that feels inside and mediate from there...Meditate like you are already the person you want to be. There are some great meditation videos online if you need guided.
2. Nutrition: You Are What you eat, so eat fresh, clean,nutrient dense, alive food..superfoods. Trust me you will never feel better and I speak from experience I have never felt more aware, energized and alive.
3. Exercise:All your tissues and organs require oxygen and exercise trains your body to use it very efficiently; hence, you feel great! We need a strong body to get us through this life and the only way to get it is to exercise.Being a personal trainer I have seen many of my clients go from drab to fab in no time..So Can You!
4. Journal, Journal, Journal...write it down make a conscious effort to write your goals down every day if you have to, that way they won't get lost in the Chaos that is life. Write down your thoughts work out your issues, write down your dreams..plenty of mine have actually materialized.
Stay consistent, stay happy and live your best life

YOU ARE.....What YOU Eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The old saying "You are what You eat" is so profoundly true...and with all profound statements it requires you to look at the real deep meaning of the statement...what are you ingesting and consequently what is it doing to you. For example; if you eat live, clean, nutritionally dense food, you feel alive, aware, energized, clean and healthy. If you eat sugary, fattening, empty, toxic food you feel lethargic, toxic and generally unwell. Humans were not created to be unhealthy. Our natural state is meant to be healthy- physically and mentally. So what has happened? what has happened is the food we eat has been so over processed and filled with salt, fat, sugar, and toxic additives and preservatives - harmful chemicals that it is poisoning society- WE LIVE IN A VERY SICK SOCIETY!! Obesity has become and epidemic, cancers, depression, fatigue, digestive problems, food allergies..and the list goes on and on. It should actually be illegal for certain fast food restaurants to sell what they do, and certain foods to be sold period; but, that goes hand in hand with the sale of tobacco and alcohol....TO MANY PEOPLE ARE MAKING MONEY OFF OF YOU BEING SICK..SAD BUT VERY TRUE.
It is time for YOU to take back your health and therefore your life! So EAT ALIVE TO FEEL ALIVE...I SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE WHEN I SAY YOU WILL NEVER FEEL BETTER!

it's all perception anyway

Your truth may not be my truth and for as much as you believe what you believe I believe what I believe so we can have a wonderful conversation about our beliefs, or our interpretations of data..but that is all we can do because it is all perception...there is no right or wrong...there are exceptions of course but those are few

Silly Girl

Silly girls you are not a "bitch" because you are not afraid of who you or the great power that resides inside of you..that is just something people say to keep you down..so don't be afraid of your magnificence..Can you imagine if the world were full of people who weren't afraid to be who they were meant to be..and that is exactly what alot of men are afraid of..so they decided those who did would be called a "bitch"..and what self respecting, dutiful wife or girlfriend, or  pleaser wants to be called a  bitch hmm...time for change ladies.....as long as your intentions are not meant to hurt or ego based...BE Magnificent, it is ok..