Whatever you want to bring into your life, you must GIVE it. Do you want love? Then give it. Do you want appreciation? Then give it. Do you want understanding? Then give it. Do you want joy and happiness? Then give it to others.You have the ability to give so much love, appreciation, understanding, and happiness to so many people every single day! The Secret
Okay, so I have never read the book, The Secret, but I get the e-mails from the website and I love the message. It is who I am at heart - an optimist with great faith in the Universe.
Giving your attention to someone is perhaps the best way to get it back attention and respect. Being present is often a hard thing to do because we are always formulating our next response. I am guilty of this at times as I think my sub-conscience thinks it knows everything. Lately I've been really trying to listen to those around me. It's definitely had an amazing impact on my life.
Being truly heard is one of the greatest forms of reassurance, love and release we can experience.
Forgiveness - one of the toughest for many to give but the most valuable and stress releasing to receive.
Lately, for me, this involves the way I speak about someone. I do not help them or myself by speaking, feeling or thinking badly about them. All that negative energy just brings about pain and suffering for all.
Encouragement and reassurance - I am trying to give this honestly and thoughtfully,
I know it will all come back to me in the end -so be careful out there:)
Namaste
Robin
Monday, May 16, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Fresh Attitude
The only thing you really have control over is your attitude.
This may seem small, but you see your ATTITUDE determines everything. Einstein said that the most important question we can ask ourselves is: “Do I live in a friendly or a hostile Uni-verse?” The answer to this question determines everything.
Your attitude determines how you interact with the world, the choices you make, the actions you take and eventually the results you live.
The above quote came from a fantastic website I was introduced to this week. It started out as a friendly e-mail and has now turned into a moderate obsession. There are so many pluses to this site.
Check it out: www.dailylove.com for some great inspiration and motivation.
Namaste
Robin
Monday, May 9, 2011
Some of My Favourite Things
I thought - why not share some simple products that bring me great joy. Here are a few of my favourites:
Tea Tree Oil
Native to Australia, the tea tree plant produces a powerful astringent oil. Strong smelling tea tree oil should always be diluted in water, as a few drops goes a long way. It can be used to cleanse scratches and abrasions, to clean the face and in a neti pot to clean the sinuses. Drop a few drops in water and swish in your mouth like mouthwash if you are out of toothpaste. I also add it to my laundry and it's great for washing floors too.
Emer-gen-C
While not a herb or homeopathic, Emer-gen-C is one of God’s gifts to travellers as well as those who catch every cold and flu going around. Found in most natural health and vitamin stores, it is a powdered, super-concentrated dose of Vitamin C. It is fabulous for those times you know you can't get sick. Better yet, Emer-gen-C is packed with electrolytes, which your body loses steadily when you sweat, especially in hot places, like a Moksha Yoga classes or on an awesome Cuban resort. Pouring a packet into you water bottle is an easy way to replenish your body’s reserves of these essential nutrients and stave off dehydration. As a bonus, it also comes in many flavors, which can be nice when your water tastes like warm plastic. I recommend the “orange” variety.
Bach’s Rescue Remedy
Alright, so nobody really knows how flower essences work. It may all be in your head, but they are so effective, who cares? Bach’s remedies are sold in specialty health stores and at some grocery stores that carry natural food and health products in Canada . Rescue Remedy is useful for just about every bad moment life throws you. It helps you to stay calm during stressful situations at work, home and abroad. It can ease the shock of transitions into a new culture and time zone too. I discovered this little bonus on a trip to New Zealand.
Baking SodaBaking soda was one of the few products many years ago on the market for cleaning your teeth or settling an upset stomach but you can also use it for shaving and washing your face, for minor burns and cuts, or for relaxation in the bath. Add a teaspoon of baking soda to your usual shampoo bottle to help remove build-up from conditioners, mousses, and sprays, and to improve manageability. In emergencies, you can use it as a dry shampoo on oily hair. Sprinkle on your hair and comb through, then fluff with a blow dryer. Baking soda has so many uses it is a little frightening. My favourite use is for acne, I mix a little bit with some coconut oil in the palm of my had and put it on effected areas. Works like a charm.
Coconut Oil
My obsession with coconut oil started two years ago when we adopted a sweet kitty from the human society. Daisy came with the gift of ringworm. It is a terrible fungal disease that is a challenge to get rid of and spreads like wildfire if not treated properly. I took both my cats to the Vet and there we were given a terrible anti-fungal medicine that turned my sweet boy Amigo into a vicious cat. I found the cure of coconut oil online and haven't looked back since. I use it on my dry skin, acne, split ends and lips of course. Don't tell anyone, but I also continue to feed it to my cats because it keeps their coats shiny and mouths halitosis-free.
Coconut Oil
I love sharing these favourite things with you all. I will be back with another instalment in the coming weeks.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Soul Food Weekend
It has been a soul-filled weekend for me. I seem to be very connected with my feminine energy lately and had the opportunity to catch-up with some of my "sisters" . Two suppers, and a brunch date were on my plate, so to speak, this weekend. All of the women I've dined with are so interesting and come from such varied backgrounds. They have all taught me so much in such a short time. I thought it would be nice to share some of the lessons I picked up during my dine time with them:
1. Take your time. We live in a society that likes to rush things and this is not healthy. We need to live in the moment and be present, especially with our friends, who are often our best teachers. Savour the food, the conversation, the atmosphere. Sit back, look around, laugh, make eye contact, think for a few minutes about what is being discussed and most importantly, smile:). These are the moments of our lives...as corny as they may sound, it is supremely true.
2. It's okay to break down. One commonality between these three magnificent women is that they all had emotional breakdowns this week. They are all moms and are all at different stages of their motherhood, and interestingly enough, romantic relationships. It was fascinating to hear their struggles, views, and feelings about their breakdowns. Each looked at them differently - one worried about the perceptions of others, another was more self-concerned about her mental stability and the other was extremely very positive that it brought about a breakthrough in her life. It is so necessary to have emotional breakdowns now and then because their cracks provide new openings for light to shine through.
3. Having Faith in Vision. I am a firm believer in setting goals, visualizing them, and speaking about their results in the present tense. All of my dining mates have visions for their lives too, but each approaches their faith in the fruition of the visions differently. One is very religious and has deep faith in God and the Saints to help her achieve her dreams. Another is connected to her physical and mental energies and their abilities to draw or push away things in her life.The last is open to both spiritual guides (however, not in a Christian sense) as well as the metaphysical energy that our minds and bodies project.All three women have achieved many of their goals, leading me to realize that the destination can be obtained via various routes.
My weekend passed too quickly for my taste, but I know I would not trade a single second for the sacred time I spent with my wise sisters and all the wise teachings they gave me to start my week ahead.
Namaste and Om!
1. Take your time. We live in a society that likes to rush things and this is not healthy. We need to live in the moment and be present, especially with our friends, who are often our best teachers. Savour the food, the conversation, the atmosphere. Sit back, look around, laugh, make eye contact, think for a few minutes about what is being discussed and most importantly, smile:). These are the moments of our lives...as corny as they may sound, it is supremely true.
2. It's okay to break down. One commonality between these three magnificent women is that they all had emotional breakdowns this week. They are all moms and are all at different stages of their motherhood, and interestingly enough, romantic relationships. It was fascinating to hear their struggles, views, and feelings about their breakdowns. Each looked at them differently - one worried about the perceptions of others, another was more self-concerned about her mental stability and the other was extremely very positive that it brought about a breakthrough in her life. It is so necessary to have emotional breakdowns now and then because their cracks provide new openings for light to shine through.
3. Having Faith in Vision. I am a firm believer in setting goals, visualizing them, and speaking about their results in the present tense. All of my dining mates have visions for their lives too, but each approaches their faith in the fruition of the visions differently. One is very religious and has deep faith in God and the Saints to help her achieve her dreams. Another is connected to her physical and mental energies and their abilities to draw or push away things in her life.The last is open to both spiritual guides (however, not in a Christian sense) as well as the metaphysical energy that our minds and bodies project.All three women have achieved many of their goals, leading me to realize that the destination can be obtained via various routes.
My weekend passed too quickly for my taste, but I know I would not trade a single second for the sacred time I spent with my wise sisters and all the wise teachings they gave me to start my week ahead.
Namaste and Om!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Oh What a Night!
You ever have those times in your life when you realize how lucky you are to live where you live and be surrounded by those who are committed to being happy. I had one of those evenings on Saturday.
A group of girlfriends from work decided to buy tickets to a local hospital charity that purchases equipment to detecting breast cancer. The evening is for women only and consists of dancing, partying, prizes and lots of silly costumes.
I was tired that evening. I had been going all day with my parents and then out to supper with my husband and his family and truly just wanted to crawl into bed and go to sleep for the night. I wasn't sure I was up to the cold wind, dark night and uncertainty of the evening. The only thing that kept me walking out the door in my dark jeans and sparkly top were my friends.
They are the best women. I know they share the same values and interests in self-improvement and motivation that I do so being in their presence is uplifting and energizing. They are creative, funny, open, encouraging and supportive.
I have lots of different types of friends, but I am not sure they are all of this caliber. Many I know need me more as a support system but offer little in return and that is okay, I am more than happy to help people out. To be honest, I am not a person who seeks a assistance or reassurance from others anyway. I am pretty happy with my life and believe I have a lot of control over it. I also believe you choose your mood. It may be a lot of work to pick it, but you can choose your thoughts if you are aware of them.
Back to these incredible ladies....
These girls are from all walks of life but have found each others friendship through a Women's Empowerment workshop at work. We communicate through a private group on Facebook. This way we make sure our positive and motivating thoughts are not interrupted by the negatives out there. Each month we choose a place to meet to share new books, music, videos, Web sites and other information that we find helpful on our journey to Enlightenment.
It is lovely having that sacred time to share. Funny, but in a way I feel as though we are a coven of witches sharing, mixing and brewing our own magical recipes for happiness and health. I love that vision.
If we really are a coven of witches then Saturday night was the Witches Ball. It was fantastic being surrounded by all that creative, liberating, fanciful feminine energy. Women of all ages coming together to support an illness that affects women. An illness that can be caused by the overwhelming stress society places on women. All the expectations, abuse and pain we expect women to endure. Those stressors are cancers themselves.
I think back on that night - the talking, the laughing, the sharing, the inclusion, the silliness, the dancing, the drinking, and the love. I think it is our little coven's way of creating a brew to fight those evil cancers surrounding us everywhere.
I am thankful for the medicine of friendship that is so nourishing and healing. It is my Universal Health Care Plan.
Amen and also Namaste
A group of girlfriends from work decided to buy tickets to a local hospital charity that purchases equipment to detecting breast cancer. The evening is for women only and consists of dancing, partying, prizes and lots of silly costumes.
I was tired that evening. I had been going all day with my parents and then out to supper with my husband and his family and truly just wanted to crawl into bed and go to sleep for the night. I wasn't sure I was up to the cold wind, dark night and uncertainty of the evening. The only thing that kept me walking out the door in my dark jeans and sparkly top were my friends.
They are the best women. I know they share the same values and interests in self-improvement and motivation that I do so being in their presence is uplifting and energizing. They are creative, funny, open, encouraging and supportive.
I have lots of different types of friends, but I am not sure they are all of this caliber. Many I know need me more as a support system but offer little in return and that is okay, I am more than happy to help people out. To be honest, I am not a person who seeks a assistance or reassurance from others anyway. I am pretty happy with my life and believe I have a lot of control over it. I also believe you choose your mood. It may be a lot of work to pick it, but you can choose your thoughts if you are aware of them.
Back to these incredible ladies....
These girls are from all walks of life but have found each others friendship through a Women's Empowerment workshop at work. We communicate through a private group on Facebook. This way we make sure our positive and motivating thoughts are not interrupted by the negatives out there. Each month we choose a place to meet to share new books, music, videos, Web sites and other information that we find helpful on our journey to Enlightenment.
It is lovely having that sacred time to share. Funny, but in a way I feel as though we are a coven of witches sharing, mixing and brewing our own magical recipes for happiness and health. I love that vision.
If we really are a coven of witches then Saturday night was the Witches Ball. It was fantastic being surrounded by all that creative, liberating, fanciful feminine energy. Women of all ages coming together to support an illness that affects women. An illness that can be caused by the overwhelming stress society places on women. All the expectations, abuse and pain we expect women to endure. Those stressors are cancers themselves.
I think back on that night - the talking, the laughing, the sharing, the inclusion, the silliness, the dancing, the drinking, and the love. I think it is our little coven's way of creating a brew to fight those evil cancers surrounding us everywhere.
I am thankful for the medicine of friendship that is so nourishing and healing. It is my Universal Health Care Plan.
Amen and also Namaste
Sunday, April 24, 2011
The beginning
So I am starting a blog to help me vent some ideas, thoughts and feelings. I am sure most of what I post will consist of ideas, quotes and web sites that inspire me to share them with others. I love sharing and I think it comes from my desire to help others. Sometimes it comes off as bossy or self-righteous but that is not my intention. I think I just have a great desire to share. Point.
The title of my blog comes from my dear husband Jonathan. When we started dating Jonathan was enjoying the P90X exercise series by Tony Horton. One of the DVDs in the series was called YogaX and my sweet husband often referred to the Sun Salutations in the routine as Sunshine Pose. It became a bit of a joke between us but now, for me, it represents much more. I think of it as a way to living your life with as much bliss as possible - in sunshine pose.
I hope you enjoy the music, books, recipes, events, Web sites and other ideas that come to mind over the coming months and perhaps years....we'll see.
Thanks for following along...Namaste - The Spirit within me recognizes and honours the Spirit within you.
The title of my blog comes from my dear husband Jonathan. When we started dating Jonathan was enjoying the P90X exercise series by Tony Horton. One of the DVDs in the series was called YogaX and my sweet husband often referred to the Sun Salutations in the routine as Sunshine Pose. It became a bit of a joke between us but now, for me, it represents much more. I think of it as a way to living your life with as much bliss as possible - in sunshine pose.
I hope you enjoy the music, books, recipes, events, Web sites and other ideas that come to mind over the coming months and perhaps years....we'll see.
Thanks for following along...Namaste - The Spirit within me recognizes and honours the Spirit within you.
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