I am Grateful

 Times are tough right now.  Everywhere you look there are people having trying times.  Has this happened to you?  Will it happen to you?  Can it happen to you?
 
What do you think?  I think you must first start from a point where you begin to ask yourself, "what do I want from this life?"  This is your ground work or your foundation.  Then the building block would be, "what action are you going to take to get that from life?" Then to take that action.  This can sound so simple, yet can be met with so much fear and misunderstanding.  Maybe you know exactly what it is that you would like to do, but have been told you just wont make it.  Or some other rendition of that scenario.  This is most often fear based.  Fear of success, fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of...whatever!  Can you identify any fears you have right now? 
When I feel that fear is making a big impact in my life, I like to squish it!  First step is to realize there is a fear, in a relationship it could be fear that the mate will leave, in business it could be fear that you don't have what it takes to maintain success, as long as you realize that there is an underlying fear.  After I realize that fear has shown its ugly eyes, then I attempt to find the root of this fear.  Now for me I personally like to lay in a quiet spot.  I prefer to meditate while laying on the floor with my palms up.  You could find what works for you.  Put that fear in your head and see where you feel the fear on your body.  Recently I was faced with a lay off from my job.  My world was spinning, and I could be positive, but still didn't quite understand what the Universe had in store.  So I laid on the floor and placed my hand on my heart.  This is how I connect with my heart space.  As I did this I felt my world calm down and peace enter my head.  I let the calm take over me, its what I needed.  And then I heard the beautiful voice of intuition helping me find gratitude. 
Gratitude is such a simple thing.  It is all around us as well, if we choose to look for it.  Gratitude can be something as simple as just being thankful for the day.  Find joy and peace in everything.  Coming from a place of gratitude means that new doors will open up for you in many avenues.  You need to get in the practice of doing this everyday.  Practice gratitude daily.
Once you practice gratitude daily the action steps will be a lot clearer.  Find gratitude in all areas of your life and you will easily find the action steps in your life.


"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."   John F. Kennedy

Reiki as a Complementary Cancer Treatment

Reiki as a Complementary Cancer Treatment

Reiki is a gentle and effective complementary treatment for many diseases and

conditions, ranging from the minor to the serious. Many cancer patients have

received Reiki in addition to medical treatments and have reported greater

relaxation, less pain, and the easing of medical treatment side effects such as

nausea, vomiting, and anxiety.





For the many patients who have been helped by reiki treatments, their own

experience is proof enough that it works. Yet, scientific studies have had mixed

results. Many have shown significant improvement in the well being of cancer

patients who received Reiki treatments. Yet they typically did not involve control

groups and could not prove Reiki any better than a placebo. [http://

cancer.about.com/od/alternativetreatments/a/reiki.htm]





These results are not surprising because how Reiki works is in line with how the

placebo effect happens. Cancer and other such serious and difficult to treat diseases

are caused and affected by many factors. While the patient’s physical environment,

genes and lifestyle may play a part, their overall emotional, mental, social and

spiritual conditions also have roles in the development and the healing of these

diseases.





Successful treatment requires not only working on the physical aspects of the

disease-- i.e. using chemotherapy to shrink tumors--but also addressing the causes

on an energetic level. Furthermore, for energy therapies such as Reiki to work, the

patient must be open to having them work. This activates the mental and emotional

side of healing, which is also the cause of the placebo effect.

Reiki activates electromagnetic energy, which can shrink tumors. Yet unlike

chemotherapy, it is not a blast of energy that destroys good cells as well as bad.

Reiki restores and maintains healthful balances in the body, mind and energy fields.

It also balances the emotions, which people dealing with the stress and uncertainty

of a serious disease greatly need. [http://www.naturalbloom.com/articles/reiki-50/]

Patients who receive Reiki and learn how to use its principles for self healing benefit

not only from the treatment itself, but also from the sense of empowerment that

comes from doing something to help combat the disease. Mainstream medicine

offers no certainty of a cure for cancer, and even less for mesothelioma, which is

one of the cancers least responsive to conventional treatments. Medical treatments

for cancer are usually further disempowering in that they place the treatment

entirely in the hands of the doctor and often have debilitating side effects for the

patient.

Even with this in mind, Reiki should not be used as a substitute for medical

treatment, but as a complement to it. A mesothelioma prognosis is best when the

patient receives the best of what both alternative and conventional medicine have to

offer.

 

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN FOR ME BY A WONDERFUL WOMAN, EMILY WALSH.  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ALSO VISIT HER SITE AT   http://www.em-musings.blogspot.com/.  MANY BLESSINGS!

 

Reiki in a nutshell....a BIG nutshell.

I absolutely LOVE Reiki.  The most common question I get asked is, What is Reiki?  So, in a nut shell here is what I tell those people:

  Reiki is a Japanese based healing energy.  I say Japanese based because energy healing is in so many other modalities and cultures.  In Japan it is called Reiki.  In other cultures it is called by other names, Shaman or spirit person is what I have been called by others.  On the lighter side I get called VooDoo lady, Energy zapper and all sorts of funny things. 

  What energy healing is has to do with the energy that is within all things.  Yes, even your car has energy!  It is sometimes easy to see the energy within living things, the toddler running endlessly at a playground is a good example.  The energy in a carpet or book might be much harder to describe and understand.  Have you ever just walked in a house and felt comfortable?  That is the energy residing in the house.  Or have you walked into a house and for some odd reason wanted to leave?  Same energy, whether you like the people or not!  As a Reiki practitioner I can feel the energy in things.  I help to balance that energy with my energy.  Do I get tired from doing Reiki?  Not at all!!! I actually get more energized and excited because it is something that I love!  As a person pursuing Reiki goes through training, they get what is called attunements.  These attunements pass the Reiki Masters energy on to them.  Hard to follow but, that also passes on all the attunements of the previous masters.  Some people are very into lineage and this is why.  If the original Reiki Master - Dr. Mikao Usui - is in your lineage then you have energy that has been passed down from him.  But that is another post! 

I can not give any negative energy to someone nor do I take on their negative energy.  This is what proper attunements are for.  The more attunements you have had from various people the more balanced a Reiki practitioner is with lineage from all sources.  Can we connect to the world this way? Sure seems possible! 

Reiki feels like warmth or sometimes a tingly feeling.  During a session the Reiki practitioner gently lays their palms on different positions of the clients self.  In this way we are balancing the clients energy as well as knowing where to go next.  The body's energy will let us know where it would like the healing energy.  Sounds all to weird?  During a session I can feel in my heart where I am supposed to work with a client.  I can't explain it when I am done.  Most best describe it as intuition.  Working with that intuition is sometimes difficult for a Reiki practitioner to do.  Really trusting yourself and the energy is all it takes.  A typical session is an hour, although some sessions are shorter or longer.  It depends how the practitioner sets up their practice.  How long your session ends up, for me, depends on your energy and its needs.

To Reiki another person a practitioner need only be a Reiki I level.  This is a basic level, but is fully capable of providing the healing needed for energy work.  Reiki II works with symbols and can distance heal a person.  Again the more Reiki attunements you've received the more healing energy you have in your arsenal, (that's how I like to remember it.)  So the higher level you are, you know the person has had more attunements.  That doesn't necessarily mean that a Reiki I hasn't had as many atunements as a Reiki Master.  Not sure I should go down this maze, but some people choose to stay a Reiki I and not further their training.  Yet, they could still go and have attunements from a Reiki Master.  Thus giving them a powerful arsenal of lineage.  Reiki Master is the highest level, yet there is so much within that title.  Don't assume just because someone is a Master that you will go for a session with them and instantly be healed!  This is not how it works, more on that in a few.  Reiki Master is like karate, or at least that is the analogy I give, there are many levels to black belt and once a black belt there is always education and work to keep up.  A Reiki Master has the ability to pass on energy, as in attunement, and has the highest symbol of the Master Symbol. 

Some people feel Reiki instantly.  Like heat or buzzing from the palm of the practitioner.  While others feel the effects hours to days later.  Sometimes people don't realize the effects until they notice what is missing.  An example would be a client of mine that comes to me for shoulder pain.  She had her session and thanked me.  She seemed disappointed until she called me the next day.  "I didn't think that Reiki worked until I woke up and had full movement in my arm again!  I didn't even realize it until I was brushing my hair and noticed the movement and the fact the pain was gone!"  We live in a fast paced world where instant results are the most appreciated and sought after.  Reiki has the ability to do that, however I would caution against seeking that.  Reiki works with enegy and there is no control for energy.  You can not force it.  I get asked how many sessions will this take, the answer is within the individual.  When you feel you are balanced, then you know. 

Reiki

Hypnotist Show!!! March 26th, 2010

I have the pleasure of helping a dear friend with a benefit hypnotist show!  Yes this is a first for me, but I am thrilled for the experience.  All are invited!!  I will be working with the magnificent Ms M .  Please come and check her out.  I will post more later as the fun unfolds!  Love to see you there!

Ms. M will perform at 7p.m. on Friday March 26th. The family-friendly show will be presented at the Kamiak Performing Arts Center, 10801 Harbour Pointe Boulevard, Mukilteo. Tickets are on sale now Students $5 , Adutls $10. For more information, call
Suzette Young at 425 344-5429 or email: marinerfundraiser@gmail.com. Visit Ms. M’s
website at: www.msmhypnotist.com

 

 

 

This show is to benefit the new Mariner Marauders Booster Club fund.  So please come, bring a friend, bring family, bring an enemy and send them on stage.  It will be a night of laughter and fun. 

"Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, "Certainly, I can!" Then get busy and find out how to do it."
~Theodore Roosevelt

I stumbled along this quote and had to share, a little soul food.

"I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.  I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live.  Life is no "brief candle" to me.  It is sort of a splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."  -George Bernard Shaw

I love this quote.  Very well said!!

Thank you universe for providing me with the knowledge and understanding of what it means to belong to a community!

Shift in Energy

Today I realized how much my energy has shifted.  I am happier, more content and just feel alive for me!  It feels great!!!

What did I do?  Focused on the positive.  Searched out ways that I can give to others.  It isn't a secret that I am buying my first home.  So obviously I am trying to reduce my spending right now.  I look for ways that I can give from the talent that I possess.  This is hard because I must first recognize my talents and what I can do for others. 

I recently went to my sisters house because she wanted to help me on the search and rescue blog that I have.  I had a great time just sitting and spending time with her and the family.  I learned new things and just enjoyed the moment.  My sister is very talented so for me to give something that is not bought is hard for me.  I found that I gave her time. 

Sometimes we feel that we don't have time to give, but this is very important to give to people.  Even everyday people.  Stop to give time.  Stop to listen, notice what color their eyes are. 

When you take the time to listen, focus on the positive and spend time with people, you will notice a positive shift in your energy as well.  And trust me...it feels magnificent!!!

My Page - 29-Day Giving Challenge

My Page - 29-Day Giving Challenge

I went to the bookstore today searching for a day-by-day calendar. A random person had dropped off some cookies to work and taped to them was a calendar page for that day. On it read, "Give cookies to your local hospital today." I thought this was a genius calendar idea! I was now on the hunt for a random acts type of calendar for myself. I went to the local Borders bookstore at the mall. Well if you want to call it a mall. I searched and searched, but the only calendars they had were pretty picked over being the tenth day of January and all. I wandered the aisle hoping to find what I came for. There was the book by Cami Walker titled, "29 Gifts -How a month of giving can change your life." This was no calendar, but it seemed to jump into my hands. This is what I was looking for. On my way to the register I grabbed a small gift for my mom. She is sick today and I just wanted to cheer her up.
Once I opened the book, I just couldn't put it down. I know how cliche that sounds, but it is true! I work with someone that is experiencing the same struggles that the author is talking about. I instantly want to run out and get her this book.  As I read the book I realized that today was my Day 1, without even knowing what it was all about.
I bought my mom some NUN-chucks. A joke gift because she is a catholic school girl and tends to collect random nun objects. I also got her a Zen calendar for her desk. She has wanted to improve the moral where we work with inspirational quotes. So I thought this could improve her moral at times when she needs it and give her ideas. And because she was sick, I bought her orange juice! I felt so good when I gave those things to her. I felt a rush of the energy I am excited to get back too. What a wonderful feeling to rush over me! I haven't been able to spend much time with my mom as I usually do, so I just sat with her for a while. I then finished a project I had started at her house and returned to my home in a wonderful mood!
I loose track often. Thinking of other things to do before tending to myself. I worry about all the things that I am not doing and should be. I haven't been able to sleep. Things at work are changing and I wonder where it will leave me. The house I made an offer on actually may come to a close. Me- a homeowner! Scary, but I am SO ready....or am I?? All these feelings of doubt and fear left me as I was at my moms. It was just us. It was just great!

*Thank You Cami Walker and the others that have written books such as these to help remind us what life truly is about! You are blessed!

"No one has ever become poor by giving." -Anne Frank

Reiki class was a success!

I had a wonderful time and experience helping Deanna Fulton of Open Forum Energy do a Reiki I & II workshop. Such a wonderful time had by all. I could feel my field expanding as I worked with all the wonderful women that weekend. Working with Deanna is such a treat for me. She is such a beautiful woman, full of such joyful and peaceful energy. The women attending the workshop all walked away with greater awareness of themselves as well as the Reiki world. Such a gorgeous thing! This was my first Reiki workshop in a 'Master' role and hopefully it won't be the last! I learned so much about energy work and helping others. "Holding Space" for so many people is so amazing, yet so exhausting for a beginner like me. It is mind boggling to think there is so much out there to learn. I am so eager to continue learning!!! Staying at Deanna's gorgeous home was a treat as well. Such a calm and peaceful place. This is up there as on of my best Seattle weekends!
Please visit Deanna's website to find out about energy jams as well as upcoming workshops and private sessions. Openforumenergy.com Love to see you there!

Reiki I & II workshop Sept 25-27, 2009

Great Job Reiki I & II graduates; Jodi, Maria, Jill, Beth, Sveta, and Karen!
Thank you Deanna for the wonderful experience. I will join you any day you'll have me!

The Universe Provides

I am at a point in my life where I really feel blessed for all I have learned and how far I have come. I know that the Universe is not through with me yet. I still feel like a baby chick with so much to learn. I have been doing extensive training on Universal Energy and what that means. I have found out that what you put out into the world is basically what you are going to get back. Some parts of this are hard to grasp. Do you mean that if something bad happens in my life I am the root cause of it? How can that be? If I have negative in me then negative things will happen to me. I have a hard time swallowing that one. It sounds all good and to some extent I believe it. Just for kicks lets say we are in a car with 4 people and get into a wreck. Who was the negative one? Hmmmm The theory is that like in the instance above, if you are truly positive, you will walk away with a scratch vs the negative person that is seriously injured.

This stems from the concept of "The Secret" and "Excuse me your life is waiting". If you have heard of those books before then you know what I am talking about. They are about attracting what you desire into your life. Anything from money to love. Whatever you desire. There are MANY books on this topic out there. Now with the economy the way it is I am sure they are big sellers. Needless to say I tested the Universe. I put in a tall order too. I started at the simplest things and went all the way to a house with a man that adores me. Simple right. Then all you have to do is a few steps, (these vary among authors) and viola! I do have to admit I went in with a lot of skepticism. And today I really believe that the Universe has pulled through for me. I am still waiting to hear my Realtor tell me that the house I adore is mine and hand me the keys. But the Universe is starting to show herself to me...and it's great and much deserved and appreciated.So go ahead and grab one of the many books out there! Adjust it to fit to you...add feeling and you just don't know how the Universe will show herself to you! Most of all, Let go of the outcome! This is a very big step for me, but one that I think is the most important.

Blessings
~H

"live the examined life"

Reiki on...

Through my Reiki training it is amazing how much I can feel. I do meditation to focus on what I have felt and what is me or someone else. The energy I feel from different people is amazing. It is very hard to explain, but I feel as though I have been given new 'eyes' to see the world. Although much of what I experience is a feeling and not a sight.
I encourage anyone who has never had a Reiki session to find a local Reiki practitioner and sign up for at least one session. I find reiki to be addicting and I always want to learn more about what I feel from others. It is an endless study for me and I am loving every minute of it.
If you would like help finding a wonderful reiki practitioner in Northwest Washington then let me know. Any questions...email me. Also if you are a Reiki practitioner of any level I would love to meet you. Have a wonderful week!

Blessings!

"learn to see desires and make choices rather than act on all of them"

So much to say, so much time...

It has been a long time past due my good friend. I have missed my moments of bliss as I ramble on my wonderful blog. But at last here I am! I can't say that I am back for the long haul, but I am here for now and that is as good as anything. I have so much to talk about, but I will spare you and organize my thoughts. I am relaxed as I sit here in bed sipping on water and listening to Journey's Greatest Hits. Could life be better?

My busy trails are finding that I like the small town life as I hunt for houses. My business in the making may not be as successful as it could be in a booming city, yet "if I build it, they will come." keeps reeling through my head. So I shall test that quote, or at least have fun while I practice on friends and family. I really feel as though things are coming together as they should.


Another big draw for this area is Search and Rescue. I have been interested in doing the PR and fund raising side of things for them. We are all volunteer so things get rough sometimes. We could have a much better outfit with a strong PR in place. That isn't me right now but I am networking and figuring out what needs to be done to get that way. Therefore....ANY IDEAS LET ME KNOW! :-) We are looking for donations and contributions, so ideas on how to go about that professionally is helpful. Start small and work our way up. I have done a bit for another group I was in before as well but I wasn't the sole person. So we shall see how I can head things up for them.

Besides that I have been working at my job. As well as working on building my Reiki business. Things are going good. I am busy so that is a great sign. I have a personal trainer starting this week that will trade for Reiki so that is awesome. I can keep growing with Reiki as I get fit for SAR and life!

The pictures above are of a hike around the Burlington airport. Top pic with my friend and son. And my new puppy, Lady Lucy "LuLu", she is a sweetheart, and me. Lulu is a Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, and Border Collie mix. I want to train her to pull things so she can pull carts and things for SAR. It would be the best! The pic below is around Blanchard mountain with my Aunt.

Blessings!

"be self-reliant"

Feelings...That is what it is all about.

Feelings are the missing link to many things. Do you recognize how many times have you thought of something that you desire and there is a feeling attached with it? You think of the love of your life...is there a feeling somewhere in your body, maybe in your chest or head? It can be a warm feeling or a tingly feeling. Whatever is right for you. If you don't get a feeling that is okay. Maybe take a minute and close your eyes. Focus on something that you desire...a house or car, maybe a person in your life, anything. Make it big to yourself. Let all other thoughts leave your mind as you focus on this desire. After you have made it as big as it can be and are focusing on that desire, focus on your body, still keeping that desire in your mind. Where is there a feeling in your body? What does it feel like? Give it a color or a shape. After you are successful in identifying the feeling to you then take your identifier and feeling and hold on to it.

This feeling is what is missing from the popular book and movie, "The Secret". The FEELING is what attaches you to your desires. Make sure that you are focusing and giving feeling to the correct desires...how many times do you focus on bills and wish they would go away? You get a sinking feeling in your chest that they will always be there. And what happens...there is a bill in the mail the next day. You are attaching the feeling and making it happen, good practice, but how about we focus on the things we consider positive. Just a note that the universe can not distinguish what is negative and positive to your desires. It is providing you with what you ask for. So lets focus on the positive from here on out. Positive attracts positive in all you do!!!

Go ahead and give it a try. Think of that new house that you want. Close your eyes and picture you in that house. Make it home. How are you going to paint the walls? Where are you going to put your collections? Picture it. Paint your mind with these visions. See yourself actually in the home, maybe making dinner or mowing the lawn. I invite you to now attach your feeling to this vision. You may already be feeling a warm feeling or tingling maybe even a cold feeling, whatever is right for you is the right feeling. Now hold on to that feeling and that vision and go back to it often without making it an obsession for you. A big part in the law of attraction is also being able to let things go. To know that they will be provided when the time is right.

Work on this as you go throughout your day. Take time for yourself and visualize often. Then you will be hitting the high notes you deserve.

Blessings!

"take up an expressive form of dance."

"surrender and trust"

Choose Happiness

I am currently reading the book, "Attractor Factor" by Dr Joe Vitale. I have mentioned him quite a few times in other blogs. He is also the founder of my Miracles Coaching program that I am currently participating in. And by the way, it is going GREAT! I am reading the book in conjunction with the coaching program. He has a great section on Happiness. I am not quoting him word for word, but I got the ideas for this blog directly from this book. If you are interested in more check out any of his wonderful books available at Amazon.com. I will touch on it shortly and then let you make your choices. {smile}

As we create desires and wants...what is the primary focus of most of our desires? Happiness.

We want a new car; so we can be happy.
We want our dream home; so we can be happy.
We want a trusting relationship; so we can be happy.
We want more money; so we can be happy.
We want success; so we can be happy.


Are you catching the trend? Do we ever wish for unhappiness? I hope not!

So the truth of the matter is to find happiness NOW. Start with being grateful. If you need to make a list of things to be grateful for, by all means grab a pen and make a list. I touched on this in greater detail in my last blog.
You need to make the decision to be happy with what you have...now. Not if I only had more money I could find happiness. What about if you find happiness money will follow? Can that be true? OF COURSE!

Remember you get what you ask for...what are you asking for?

Blessings!

"put something extra in someone's piggy bank"

Be Green and Grateful

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Today is the day that I will set aside to talk about being grateful. Sit down and make a list of the things that you are grateful for. Attempt to do this daily as a way to start your morning routine. Set the alarm 5 minutes earlier so that you can have time. Then set a pen and notebook by your bed and wha-la you can simply sit up and write your list. This can set your tone for the day as well. You are starting off finding positive to be grateful for. As you go through your day you may start to think, 'hmm I can add that to my list.' Or as you go you may simply find the gratitude around you. To take being grateful one step further...take the things that you don't want and turn them into something to be grateful for. An example could be, ' I don't want to have a crappy car.' Turn that into, 'I am grateful to have a car that gets me to work and back.' As well as take the things that you long for and turn them into gratitude. 'I want a better job.' for example could become, 'I am grateful that I have a job in these trying times.' Work on it and as you do it will become easier and easier. You will find yourself being more and more grateful and therefore positive in no time! Isn't that what we strive for!

my grateful list:

I am grateful :

• that I am single so I can spend more quality time with my son.
• that I don't weigh a ton and am healthy.
• i have a great car that runs and gets me to work, all while looking great!
• i have money and more opportunities to make more money.
• for my intelligent sensitive son.
• when my son asks me to Reiki him. This shows his support and belief in me.
• for my mother with all her experiences. Her open heart, knowledge and love.
• for my awesome apartment with gorgeous stained glass windows.
• my strength.
• wonderful family and friends that love me for who I am.
  
• that i have no needs.
• the accomplishments i have done so far: hypnotherapy, Reiki II, Search and Rescue, ED tech, EMT and so on, with more to come.

You can see where the list can catch fire! There is so much to be grateful for. Everyday, just make at least two entries into your notebook. It is so much easier to do more, but at least two.

~late addition: If you are having trouble finding the things to be grateful for or if you just want a good read go to the address below. Just cut and paste in your browser. I haven't quite figured out the link option yet. This is a great excerpt from 'Pronoia is the antidote to Paranoia.' Enjoy!


http://www.freewillastrology.com/beauty/beauty.main139.shtml

Blessings!

"believe that the best is yet to be"

Day at 'The Tash' home

I spent a wonderful day with my niece and nephew on Friday March 13th. I just love my sisters home and how she decorated it...so I had to share. My friend, Jana, would love her entire home, but more so the bathroom. Here is another blog dedicated almost entirely to photos. Hopefully not too many... The title of this blog is in collaboration with Scott's blog at Stolen Cheese, (link to right.) Most artwork is done by artist Scott Hale as well.

To find out more about the art in the photos please read the comment with this post. My sis (Hear me Roar) has set me straight. {smile}

Art fills the corners of her home, created by Scott Hale (Stolen Cheese)

My sisters super side and Scotts villain side.

Three huge canvas' line the walls in her house, created by Scott Hale.

The Best Bathroom ever...(I can't wait to have a room like this!)

random collections on one wall

These pics not done by Scott Hale, but funny.

Is this what has become of my sister's ex's? Scott, be careful...she must shrink heads and display them proudly!!

Everyone needs their own Jesus-looking and Napoleon statue.

Just so you know, you can make a pretty well rounded meal with Mac n cheese! The fun never stops when Auntie is there!!

Blessings!

"on a gloomy day, put sunny yellow napkins on the table"

Graduation

The graduation for Search and Rescue was very nice and well deserved by all. We have all worked hard since September 2008 toward the goal of being trained to help and serve. This blog is short and sweet. Enjoy the photos!

Blessings!

Graduating class of 2009!

Momma bear, me and Brook

Echo team and our first TL. Drew, Matt, Brook, me and John.

Ooh Rah!


"Enjoy your eccentricities and those of other people"

Certified life

Here we are hiking for our final course for Search and Rescue. I have to say that it was such a wonderful feeling when Jeff, one of the SAR guys, said, "Look around, you are all Certified

now." As a team we went through plenty of difficult times. Training was not easy for our volunteer group. I look back at some of the photos and can tell how much we all grew up. I am glad I tested myself and joined. Now it is only onward and upward from here!

In my most recent Miracles coaching exercise we discussed so many great things, but the one that I want to touch on is reframing questions. This is something that is going to take practice on my part. The purpose of this is to get a more positive outcome. When you are asked, "how was your day?" A general quick one word answer is usually the outcome. With friends a lot of the time you get a cliff notes version of the awful weekend/day they are having. So to focus the conversation why not ask, "What was something great about your weekend?" or "what is something exciting you have planned for this week?" Maybe even test them, "Tell me something good about your day in 30 secs?" Of course this is in a joking manner and not meant to speed them up so you don't have to chat with them. Give it a shot this week. See what responses you get. Maybe reframe the questions so you don't sound like a slap-happy hyper freak. But you get the idea.


Blessings!

"learn from the natural, relaxed way in which young children move"