7-21-21 Some people only know me as an acquaintance, or, since I’ve lived in my town a long time, they know of me. Very often they start up a conversation with me by telling me how “together” I am or “what a peacemaker” I am, and, furthermore, they wish they could be “more like me”. This is obviously a person who has never read these blogs or participated in any of my classes or workshops, where I always share the “schmutz” that lies underneath what others see in me and all the work I’ve done (and still are doing) to get to that centered peace point. It makes me sad that so many people believe that harmony and peace are unachievable for them. It’s important to me that you at least know that what I talk about is possible for EVERYONE to achieve.

First, it’s a matter of knowing that it IS possible. That’s why I’ve made it my mission, as a chiropractic warrior, to not only tell people that regular adjustments will improve lives on every level, but also to educate folks that the power of positive thought has tremendous power to impact their lives. I have seen the miracle both bring and the stupendous results of the two working together is definitely life changing!

Second, once we know it’s possible, as long as we move a little bit in that direction every day, it all gets easier.  In my experience it was hard at first, because my habits of thinking and doing things the same old way, even when they didn’t work and contributed to my feeling bad, came so easy to me. But I persisted. It’s true what they say – “where there’s a will there’s a way.” I had so many people to encourage me to never give up and I experienced first-hand that when I persisted and applied the principle of positive thoughts in my life, they DID take hold and make a difference, eventually grooving new channels of responding and being in my brain. My courageous self-inquiry, coupled with gentleness, unconditional acceptance and radical compassion for myself helped me to open my heart so that Love became my default quicker and easier. So, I return the favor and encourage you to not give up on yourself, don’t stop working on creating yourself into the loving, powerful, living more fully from the essence of Love you are when it seems like nothing is happening or changing.

 I don’t know if it ever stops seeming like 2 steps forward, 1 step back, but I don’t take too much notice of that anymore. To me, that’s the flow of life sometimes, or at least mine. I am happy to say my self-care encompasses everyday wholeness, balancing my “super woman” that keeps me moving forward in the direction of my best intentions for myself with an acceptance of the meander the path sometimes takes by honoring all my baser feelings and needs.

So, today, my process included going for a little walk behind our house. With fires raging all over CA, and one only 20 miles away in some of my favorite hiking spots, I was feeling despondent and anxious. I needed safety to allow myself to feel the depth of my sadness. I went into nature of course, sat down on a log, and let the silence enfold me. It’s really important that I create time for that silence – when my day is full of things to do (let alone too much to do) I don’t have a chance to check-in with myself and see what I’m feeling underneath all that busyness. I laid down on Mother Earth, letting my tears water Her ground. I apologized for all the mistakes we humans have made over the centuries that have contributed to all the problems She and consequently humans are now facing. She received my apology and my tears and offered me Her strength. After a bit, I felt purged, rested and restored with a renewed energy to do what is mine to do – focus on my own life to live in a manner that does no harm to land or people. It was time to be part of the world, again, able to apply some of that afore-mentioned persistence and keep my thoughts focused on Love and positivity. This was now possible because I was back in everyday wholeness and my sadness was no longer feeling overwhelming but had become an ally to help focus my will. To confirm it (as often happens) a Blue jay feather appeared in front of me. Blue jay is the watchdog of the forest. How fitting, with Love, I was ready to be the watchdog of my own personal space again. Today is a good day...and I make it so!