tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47893147214644924592024-03-05T09:10:10.706-08:00Simply LifeSimply LifeJJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-12191344741636342742015-10-17T06:36:00.001-07:002015-10-17T06:36:41.685-07:00Letting Life Live Me!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Change is the only constant! An absolute Truth I can depend on, even when I crave a change it still feels shocking and I'm slightly apprehensive.<br />
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Our family is going to go through a huge change and I'm simply letting go and letting be! </div>
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JJ has worked so hard to get us back to the west and back to the mountains, his hard work has paid off. He got offered a job flying airplanes for the patients of Lander, Wyoming. He has been flying private charter and is looking forward to a SET schedule and more family time! We will be nestled in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains and in a small town of well, about 7,000 people! Quite the change from the bustling traffic filled Nashville we have become accustomed to. </div>
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As I prepare our family for a move across the country I can't help but reflect on the life we have been living. We are all excited for the move, including lil Amazing, however, I find myself working through attachments I didn't realize I had. Moving to Nashville has brought some of the biggest life changes and growth I have ever, been through thus far in life. After four years of life here I have created a small community, realizing that a big city offers more distance from people and more loneliness than I had expected, yet the handful of relationships I have made here are so rich and contain so much depth that they will last this entire lifetime! We gave birth to our daughter at The Farm in Summertown, Tn in a cabin in the woods, we then brought her home to the same house my husband was born in, at the Big Valley! I learned and connected to the land, she gave us several years of abundant produce. I kept chickens and learned the personality of these silly birds and I grew and harvested many many of my own medicinal herbs. I learned to be efficient with nature, how to be domestic, adaptive and full of surrender! I lost my greatest partner, Sekoya and gained an incredible connection and bond with my daughter. </div>
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I have struggled with all the colors of my soul and have been transformed into new perspectives and beliefs of Love, especially, love for Self and Nature, as these offer the strongest insight for spiritual growth and connection. As I go about my last few days in this place I find myself I immediately go to all the positive things I'll miss a out my life here, the humidity, yes, I LOVE humidity as much as I love the dry desert. It's like being in a detoxing sauna with an open sky and trees. I don't even care that my clothes are always wet. I will miss the songs of the summer nights, an orchestra of insects, frogs, bats and soft winds! I've never experienced thunderstorms like the southern storms, with rains that pour off the roof like a waterfall, ice storms that freeze each pine needle individually, deer, coyotes, turkeys flocking on the Big Valley land every early morning and evening. I will miss the live music every evening on every corner as all the music enthusiast strive for a record deal. The made rush of healthy eating establishments and juice bars which I've grown so accustomed to being able to eat on the go at a juice bar! Oh and did I mention Trader Joes and my CSA. I will truly miss these conveniences. </div>
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This rich land which has graced our family with abundant organic produce and never ending medicinal herbs, often growing into winter. Berries growing wild all over the property and numerous amounts of helpful weeds that have filled my over cluttered cabinet space. </div>
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Letting life live me as taken my mind from trying to flee from this place to seeing so much greatness from this experience and the riches of a very healthy humid environment. I have created new beliefs from this experience and my perspective is one of understanding and gratitude.<br />
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I am so thankful I took this step to change my world four years ago and leave my homeland. To create a child and start a family in a new unfamiliar environment that pushed me to know ME deeper. To stand by my man when I felt most disconnected and confused. I am the woman I am because of this life I've lived in Nashville, Tn. The mother I am because of the availability to be present and attentive due to my hard workin man and the opportunities he was offered here. The friend that I am because of the rich and special friendships that allowed me to truly be myself in whatever emotion I was feeling and they still cared and listened to me. We became mothers together! Thank you girls, you know who you are and the place you hold in my heart!<br />
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I see so much Love for Nashville, as I prepare to leave this place, and I block out the constant traffic and chigger bites and wasp stings and mosquitoes and mildew and $30 parking and chigger bites and huge brown recluse spiders all over the house and bugs in the shower every morning and traffic and chigger bites! </div>
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Letting life live me and surrendering to its magic and mystery has given me more gifts then what I could have ever given myself by planning it on my own. Surrendering myself has taken me to such deep waters and here the water is still even when the surface has so much turbulence. </div>
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When I found out I was going to be a Mother I was filled with excitement and anticipation. I knew what kind of Mother I was going to be. I saw it clearly. What I didn't see is the challenges that would lie ahead when my sweet lil baby grew into a toddler and started to think for herself. I encouraged this, excited to see this little person develop into her own being. What I didn't realize is how soon this would happen. <br />
Already she has her own opinions, her own desires but she lacks the full ability to get her message across. Her tantrums and emotional outbursts are simply a release of an emotion she doesn't understand or a frustration from a lack of being able to communicate what she is needing from me, therefore leaving me confused and internally irritated!!<br />
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I have always known that this is a sensitive time for all children and usually they are placed in a catagory from their parents of "terrible twos!" Oh, how this pulls on my heart strings. No child going through their toddler stage is terrible, they don't even want to be terrible in my opinion, I believe they want to be understood and they so strongly want to understand and explore their boundaries. This results in repeating their behaviors good or bad over and over and over again. What looks to parents like a child purposefully disobeying is just exploration and discovery of their boundaries. Often, acting out and releasing emotions that we have passed and projected onto them.<br />
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Reading book after book seeking some guidance on how to delicately approach this stage with sternness as well as patience I came across "The Conscious Parent" by Shefali Tsabary, PhD (yes, a doctor...I added that because well, humanity seems to only think something is worthwhile if it was said by a doctor....rubbish!)<br />
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This book simply states that is is in transforming ourselves as parents that we begin to empower our children. Taking the responsibility that our children are a reflection of ourselves. They reflect our inner most turmoil and can teach us as parents how to behave more consciously and how to stay present with life healing ourselves and quit putting our inner inheritance of psychological pain and emotional shallowness onto our children.<br />
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Both parents undergo a large transformation in their identity while raising children. For a mother the journey is especially emotional and very spiritual because we hold this growing child within our body for the first nine months and this mother-child bond is particularly unique in its intensity, leading to the complex relationship that is highly symbiotic and profoundly personal. <br />
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Often we see our children react and throw these so called "fits" and we don't even see that we are projecting our own emotions onto our children and watching them release them for us! Pain is passed from generation to generation and is such an important aspect of conscious parenting.<br />
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I believe that no matter who you are and what your life story is, what
it is you see in others, especially those closest to you, are your own
emotions and issues being projected onto them, therefore it is a huge
responsibility to all those practicing living in consciousness, to be
aware of this and work on yourself. NO ONE is to blame for whats
happened in your life, never was it happening TO you, but FOR you to
learn and grow from.....Remember that!!! We as individuals, especially
parents in todays age of conscious awareness, are to change the old
patterns of which we have evolved from. Creating new thought patterns
and new conditions from which we react or better yet don't react from!
Our perspective must be transformed to free our children from the emotional pain and fears we face. Emotions must flow freely and fears are meant to dive into and come out the other side transformed to courage! None of this is your essential being! Few of us have been raised by parents who are in touch with their inner joy. Those children who are so blessed to have parents whom understand this grow up with a lightness of spirit and an intuitive trust that life is good and wise. These children grow up not fearing life and its experiences but see their inner light and freely express this in the physical knowing that it transcends the physical. Never once feeling they aren't doing it right, or aren't good enough. They know they are exactly as they are suppose to be, authentic and uniquely filled with light and inner knowing, they trust themselves because their parents trust themselves!<br />
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Adults today are filled with constant activity, consistently preoccupied. Many of us fill our every moment with some activity, me included! The foundation of our self-esteem rest on the amount we do, how much we earn, how good we look, and how socially connected we are. Children don't function in this manic state unless we teach them to do so. Children need to be allowed to live in the moment and celebrate the organic nature of their existence. If children are caught up in a buzz of constant activity from morning to night even before they reach age five, they don't get the opportunity to connect with their True Self. All our "doing" is an attempt to distance ourselves from our sense of incompleteness. <br />
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Its a difficult road to travel but one very worth the investment of our children's self awareness. When we as conscious humans decide to walk the path of parenthood, especially mothers, we absolutely must see our children as perfect in who they innately are and cherish that in them, not imprinting our silly expectations of worth onto them. <br />
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As I watch Amazing Grace come into her own being I am proud to see how she is raising me, she is raising my vibration and I am forever Transformed!!<br />
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Amazing Grace is 2 1/2 years old. She lives up to her name in everyway! She has impressed me over and over again and confused me too! We have had a very strong bond, one that allowed her to depend on me for her every comfort and release. Mazi has been sleeping in my bed since birth and about three months ago we moved her to her own bed, right next to our bed, where she still wakes up and asks me to hold her hand. Everymorning Mazi and I would snuggle and she would nurse and both of us were very at ease and relaxed, needless to say I really dreaded the time when I was going to have to wean her.<br />
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Amazing has a sensitive personality and she gets uncomfortable easy when around chaos or when life is too busy, forever she was using my magical milk of oxytocin and digestive goodness to ease her every discomfort. I was always there for her. She has proven to be very self aware, potty trained at 19 months, speaking all kinds of words, telling stories and using her imagination very very well by 2 1/2. I knew she would never choose to wean on her own, its too great! Who doesn't have an addiction they don't want to give up? Especially, when this one helps her health, tremendously, emotionally, physically, and spiritually!!! Its the best thing we will have to give up to grow up!<br />
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Now I didn't know how to go about this so I asked, I read, I meditated deeply and this is my weaning story!<br />
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Knowing that I needed to wean my child for my sake, because I need more time to myself without the pull of dependency from Mazi, she didn't want her milk to get too far away, she hated to be away from me. To this day we haven't been apart for more than 5 hours! When I did have to leave, the moment she saw me walk in the door, ALL she wanted was milk, milk, milk!!! With a whine attached to it!<br />
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For her sake, because she needs to feel that she is in control of her self and to know that Mama is separate from her on the physical level, and she needed to practice self-soothing! Even though it still happens in my arms.<br />
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I talked with her about it each day for about two weeks, I got out a calendar and drew a fancy picture of some ta-tas with a big squiggly circle around them in bright red and explained to her that this was the day my milk would be all gone.<br />
We discussed babies and big kids and why they are different, we showed her how she has teeth to eat, legs to walk and run, she is strong, she talks, she plays and she no longer needs her Mamas milk. We pointed out children at the park and helpless babies whenever we came in contact with them. Mazi loves attention and comforting so I always explained that we can still always cuddle, I will always hold her and give her attention, she will still get all of Mommy but we kept telling her how big she is and that she is drinking Mama's milk all gone. She can speak so well that she repeated this over and over to her Daddy and I. We both knew she was understanding it and approving it. She would ask me everyday, "Is it all gone?" When I said "not yet" she would light up. I would remind her on the calendar of when it will be gone. Finally, we told her that big girls get to do great things like take care of a kitty all by themselves...she really wants a kitty, and when we run into a kitten we will get one for her!<br />
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My anticipation for the upcoming day was intense. I was nervous. We never let Mazi cry herself to sleep or ignore her cries for any reason and knowing this was her favorite thing on the planet so far, I didn't know what to expect!! Oh, and Amazing Grace is perfectly emotional, she feels all her emotions very well and she's incredible empathetic.<br />
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The last day we will ever share the moment of her taking in my milk was positive and full of fun! We spent the day together as a family bringing up often that this is the last day for Mama's milk and that she is growing up. We went to the park, we got her a toy, we had lunch together, we snuggled, lit candles and played fun games til night. JJ put her to bed and the next morning was a new day!<br />
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Shocking to me, Amazing didn't want to snuggle. Immediately, she wanted to get out of bed and get distracted. She wasn't too whiney, she just didn't want much to do with me. That day was harder for me than her. It broke my heart to see her avoid snuggling with me, I totally understood and was even proud that she knew she just had to stay away from it or this will be real hard, it was will power in its prime. I wore high collared shirts and sweaters to help. I also, wore cabbage leaves and oils in my bra so when she did want to look at them she would say, "Mama, you got leaves on you!" I explained they were my magic leaves, as all of plant life is magic in my eyes. <br />
I kept snacks and yummy beverages around all day, everyday, smoothies, juices, and almond butter milk shakes...yum!<br />
It was about 3 days where she didn't want to snuggle much. When I picked her up she tried to get away...she never does that to me! Finally, after day three I noticed that she became almost a different kid, instantly matured!<br />
She talks about how she is taking care of her babies and she's a big girl. She wants to walk more and hold my hand, sometimes she asks to not hold my hand but to just stay by me. It kills me to see this maturity at the same time that it excites me to see her develop into her own person with her own ideas! She wants to dress herself now, and pick her shoes, she tells me what she wants to eat, even if I only offer what I planned earlier. She is her own Amazing Grace!<br />
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She is even working so well with other kids, she's passive and observant but if a kid respects her, she opens up and tries to communicate with them. I've seen her be compassionate and very giving with her play, that makes me feel so proud. She doesn't have aggression but I've seen her give little reminders to some kids to give her space, if she is playing with a toy and some kid is moving in with the eyes to "take it" from her she holds out her hand and pushes lightly like she's moving them out of her way. Its fun to watch her interact with others. If they do take it they often regret it with her squeal of disbelief that they would do such a thing to her!<br />
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All in all I was soooooo impressed with the outcome, it was totally the right move to make. We have both evolved nicely and I can feel the success of our family's growth. I'm falling more and more in Love with who she is becoming!<br />
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For myself, the weaning wasn't bad. I had no engorgement as I prepared myself days in advance. I drank "no more milk tea" with peppermint, sage, and parsley. I also ate these raw. Often JJ caught me in the kitchen with a slab of raw cheddar cheese and a sage leaf being stuffed in my mouth. It was good and it helped tons!<br />
I kept cabbage leaves on my breast for about four days. I did have some left over placenta tincture from Amazing's birth and I took that the first week to help balance out my hormonal changes that I knew I would go through. It wasn't too bad, I got sad a few times simply because I knew it would be the last of our nursing experience together and holding her next to my body in full surrender everyday while she drank from me and I smelled her in, touched her body, stroked her hair, and kissed her hands was going to be really really missed! I enjoyed the moments of stopping and connecting. I try often to cuddle her and stop and hug and connect but she still doesn't just surrender into me and rub my chest for 20 minutes, like she did when she nursed. She's a kid on the go now!<br />
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So, we are all growing together and this was a great step we've taken.<br />
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Amazing Grace truly is my best friend, she's my buddy, we go everywhere together, even my yoga classes. I'm so grateful for this opportunity to help raise her into a magnificent and aware human being! <br />
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<br />JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-13076273782727152482014-11-23T13:42:00.001-08:002014-11-23T13:53:57.376-08:00Presence!!!I knew it would happen, I just knew it! I would set an intention for blogging daily about what I was most grateful for each day of November. I made it a few days into the month and then the present moments sucked me in!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexkATN71NDkGPj6VgQYQCguv5TkS6ItlanGVcLBA1NwizkmQDbQvee_SwLn1oQNaNh2B6h-cUZJHitcZD0Z9F1hUDfN7M0N30ukg17kp63Plzu5qXiUFtXTd1Ew7ak54N_4QgWXTECQA/s640/blogger-image--1780044525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexkATN71NDkGPj6VgQYQCguv5TkS6ItlanGVcLBA1NwizkmQDbQvee_SwLn1oQNaNh2B6h-cUZJHitcZD0Z9F1hUDfN7M0N30ukg17kp63Plzu5qXiUFtXTd1Ew7ak54N_4QgWXTECQA/s640/blogger-image--1780044525.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div> I found myself thinking "oh, I love this today, I need to write to the world about my passion" but, then, I got sucked into the moment of life, mostly mazi and her addicting personality.</div><div> I never made it to the blog post that day. Mazi is the queen of presence and keeps me from wandering about in my head. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAt0Ogvy3t3ilN9kjVaQB4fbgW-GisaqFrGsxC1V2m7Bar3CwOCmMiO_4jimX4Gnu9duMEZG-WglXrHkM6qGtnIcE4dazFCZFSgssMrollSUq04df_ND3KpEuge0KZAuCaVchNNJspVEM/s640/blogger-image-574271623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAt0Ogvy3t3ilN9kjVaQB4fbgW-GisaqFrGsxC1V2m7Bar3CwOCmMiO_4jimX4Gnu9duMEZG-WglXrHkM6qGtnIcE4dazFCZFSgssMrollSUq04df_ND3KpEuge0KZAuCaVchNNJspVEM/s640/blogger-image-574271623.jpg"></a></div></div><div>This month has been different for us. Jj got a new job with a corporate charter company and he is away from the home days and nights at a time, sometimes as far as Mexico. The goodies are fun, and the moment he arrives home is anxious excitement while also feeling the anticipation that at any moment he could be called off again, for days at a time...it sort of leaves me focused on the present moment and giving that my full attention. I miss him soo much when he's gone, I get a little lonely. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMCrPO1ihiXWmvrMidXiVO1Tjej0I3N7lkTrEKG5y1EQkooCgyfTgO1gIMrx4MWaYMjZ4-fKoI70FlYfmL-_8AjWSH75Z_s0fwjitPz_h0m8Nn9I6IbIp2vxlRpkF2beBLX-r7CHpUCY/s640/blogger-image-1087493362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMCrPO1ihiXWmvrMidXiVO1Tjej0I3N7lkTrEKG5y1EQkooCgyfTgO1gIMrx4MWaYMjZ4-fKoI70FlYfmL-_8AjWSH75Z_s0fwjitPz_h0m8Nn9I6IbIp2vxlRpkF2beBLX-r7CHpUCY/s640/blogger-image-1087493362.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Mazi is so curious about the world and making sure she gets it all right...child there is no such thing as right...it's just what it is!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCmG8knNqtGjJLbLvAYPNmCZPvlV3pL0CLhH9BIxBTTfeqam0fkrypY5h_kNjovYV0gRBOo9gAbaNQrx5T8AAjHoDM5KTUmUTh2bYsDcx1MC8xt-PAj408aiGpqjyOGJvA_PeiVgzP4TA/s640/blogger-image-1208510767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCmG8knNqtGjJLbLvAYPNmCZPvlV3pL0CLhH9BIxBTTfeqam0fkrypY5h_kNjovYV0gRBOo9gAbaNQrx5T8AAjHoDM5KTUmUTh2bYsDcx1MC8xt-PAj408aiGpqjyOGJvA_PeiVgzP4TA/s640/blogger-image-1208510767.jpg"></a></div> She keeps me close and she stays curious! I'm thankful for that too, I love our close relationship! <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ScfTZtmL08yY5hrH4mDYHLGqg2a333UhuV9D6ggn6cln4ZiCF7Fu2f1427RzThjzn4S4z-h8IQJa6dOU2gw_jBkneVredHzuw6yIc8svEoTWTJDm8Gk3RnfxPsKyWXl3RkWt4WMi3nQ/s640/blogger-image--1799860853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ScfTZtmL08yY5hrH4mDYHLGqg2a333UhuV9D6ggn6cln4ZiCF7Fu2f1427RzThjzn4S4z-h8IQJa6dOU2gw_jBkneVredHzuw6yIc8svEoTWTJDm8Gk3RnfxPsKyWXl3RkWt4WMi3nQ/s640/blogger-image--1799860853.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>For the last two weeks I have been most thankful for the ability to be present! Present to hear my breath. Present to know my daughter deeply! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0bM9y9Qpa0cmlPz4b89QZ9FbKzlR_OP7qAEMTQtCi1gwsJIXTxz0xSuNOpgpq0TTS7fa_RAL8HXdD6rfRMAETiNIFordeNStAy2yY-KguDae6OmfrZF7ZMb1ezcgIENWO1XJioVR1Tys/s640/blogger-image-96035487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0bM9y9Qpa0cmlPz4b89QZ9FbKzlR_OP7qAEMTQtCi1gwsJIXTxz0xSuNOpgpq0TTS7fa_RAL8HXdD6rfRMAETiNIFordeNStAy2yY-KguDae6OmfrZF7ZMb1ezcgIENWO1XJioVR1Tys/s640/blogger-image-96035487.jpg"></a></div> Present to hear the wind and rain...it's presently raining...and just present in life right now. I'm searching for constant practice of samtosa (contentment). I'm not often content.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFsB8iIbxIGijiNbeYdUTLbrOhysyJuI2Go_iEh2oOGjjayFK65e3KslLvhVhgwPNBgvUQoZ-saBxsqgMr-vkhGkhT_epdbqjpycbBB1Zz4AomXYHKAf3BLbzKz7uoigoLLsHTs7dj7U/s640/blogger-image-2133911592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFsB8iIbxIGijiNbeYdUTLbrOhysyJuI2Go_iEh2oOGjjayFK65e3KslLvhVhgwPNBgvUQoZ-saBxsqgMr-vkhGkhT_epdbqjpycbBB1Zz4AomXYHKAf3BLbzKz7uoigoLLsHTs7dj7U/s640/blogger-image-2133911592.jpg"></a></div><br></div> This practice I must be very aware of. If I focus on mazi, my body, and our small journey I can touch and taste it and I'm suddenly at ease with what IS for if I never feel content here and now in a place where I'm completely out of my element then I've really failed at learning what true presence really is! It is a cakewalk to be present when I'm on a sunny, clean, private perfect beach or even better on the top of a snowy pure white ridgetop with thin, clean, crisp air. Warm from the climb and a touch of the suns rays on my winter skin....inhale...exhale! Ya, that's easy to be present to! </div><div>Oh boy, I just flopped that moment of being content in the rainy south, stuck in my car at a grocery store while my child sleeps in the backseat and I write a blog post!!!!! Oops!</div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzk7PVKM7420PM4Mf15udV5nIy5iCWi2RUsgJe2ddZHDbirpCTKee7aiVe6mKS8jReAjki510LbDKnoRmdwveANU-PAwuIoHqXms1I7od4pIPkvD8skRIQvwVu-jwM9u7uwF1YkTgT3y4/s640/blogger-image--956992521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzk7PVKM7420PM4Mf15udV5nIy5iCWi2RUsgJe2ddZHDbirpCTKee7aiVe6mKS8jReAjki510LbDKnoRmdwveANU-PAwuIoHqXms1I7od4pIPkvD8skRIQvwVu-jwM9u7uwF1YkTgT3y4/s640/blogger-image--956992521.jpg"></a></div>JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-90355472379181797362014-11-08T11:01:00.001-08:002014-11-08T11:47:16.569-08:00Tea!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLM56_tQ1m8YWGqzPR80SiLJvVS1yUXXpGmDyObdB8qtFJIZuQmpwJpBTyCXAtJV7Gpv3PrIEbuSQJj3vE4tzjxXAOpWU4SIf2tjd4yTI0WjUwRaP93vFBJ1RbdH0Sjlk26F_E-qt110/s640/blogger-image-30065938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLM56_tQ1m8YWGqzPR80SiLJvVS1yUXXpGmDyObdB8qtFJIZuQmpwJpBTyCXAtJV7Gpv3PrIEbuSQJj3vE4tzjxXAOpWU4SIf2tjd4yTI0WjUwRaP93vFBJ1RbdH0Sjlk26F_E-qt110/s640/blogger-image-30065938.jpg"></a></div>I LOVE tea!!!<div><br></div><div> When I get a good cup of tea nothing else matters in the world. I am awakened from the flavor, the warmth and the effects on my body. It's like I've always known tea was the perfect medicine for me, each time I take a sip I feel an old friend saying hi' I'm here! <div>Today I found a perfect place to savor my thankfulness and Love for tea. High Garden Tea in Nashville has blown my mind!!! The shop is so quaint and rustic, comfort in every corner and BULK everything!! Love it dearly!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZNiqFAXNXgDLrSTQv3zz-7MLlYgXQGNXSCoShwC3GR1K-VxjwxnPzBX2Jhp4vyI46DSu9H5wCXoTi7BJtQ7e4XmepqDIrz8Z9oIVEz1OiD_uzvsF-HfIUABCikevuGLusL-khqsthtA/s640/blogger-image-996074997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZNiqFAXNXgDLrSTQv3zz-7MLlYgXQGNXSCoShwC3GR1K-VxjwxnPzBX2Jhp4vyI46DSu9H5wCXoTi7BJtQ7e4XmepqDIrz8Z9oIVEz1OiD_uzvsF-HfIUABCikevuGLusL-khqsthtA/s640/blogger-image-996074997.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Oh how much I enjoy becoming grounded again. I thank the Earth for her healing nature and I am so glad I return to her first for advice or guidance when I'm in need of external medicine. She has always healed me. </div><div><br></div><div>Tea glorious tea! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdi2P3hOe71RfXUScHSdeJU8R8jrTAXE7Yb1z8ugxiF5ph6nlyHpxZ5TTeA4vwmBqLjyeYRFR-G3SITsx2zlDMxDzenx7H37MS4A6NJ01hgCu7gVEhXjWUmwujTOdtd8bD13v_sW5SpkM/s640/blogger-image--1556481249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdi2P3hOe71RfXUScHSdeJU8R8jrTAXE7Yb1z8ugxiF5ph6nlyHpxZ5TTeA4vwmBqLjyeYRFR-G3SITsx2zlDMxDzenx7H37MS4A6NJ01hgCu7gVEhXjWUmwujTOdtd8bD13v_sW5SpkM/s640/blogger-image--1556481249.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I am cleansing all month of November and tea has become my bestest friend! </div></div></div>JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-80754456721299678652014-11-07T12:11:00.001-08:002014-11-07T14:32:36.762-08:00Music!Its everywhere we go from elevators, hotel lobbies, restaurants, social events. From the moment our family wakes to the time we hit our pillows and even throughout the entire night sometimes, we have music playing at our house. <div>Music has marked the most precious moments of my life and it's a reminfpder of the most painful as well. I love it, I love my life soundtrack and I enjoys seeing what the new hits become as we grow and mature...hopefully it's not all Disney hits and sing a longs, but ill take those too! </div><div><br></div><div>Music is the medicine that once in your in sinc with an emotion it brings language and vibration together to penetrate deep into each cell creating the most perfect explosion and release of emotion and built up energy! Oh the magic it holds. As simple as that. I. LOVE. MUSIC!!</div><div><br></div><div>...and so does my musically talented and loving family!</div>JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-22172472322845976422014-11-05T10:25:00.001-08:002014-11-05T11:06:58.897-08:00Growing Pains!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xafA6jvLK9BCyIyrIAuzlXCb_atxCg4k1z8ESbeD9QlJoQsgCpG6wJtzggKqj8AwHyYAxc9lQQgSzMTmCdEWuRDAH-jRX8IPI0dyqfF2K4SDIwPb9BwJmgNtDJ3tTXJn3e5Ur70PHlg/s640/blogger-image--421878501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xafA6jvLK9BCyIyrIAuzlXCb_atxCg4k1z8ESbeD9QlJoQsgCpG6wJtzggKqj8AwHyYAxc9lQQgSzMTmCdEWuRDAH-jRX8IPI0dyqfF2K4SDIwPb9BwJmgNtDJ3tTXJn3e5Ur70PHlg/s640/blogger-image--421878501.jpg"></a></div>I</div>The Peek family has been experiencing lots of growing pains. JJ got a new job and we are all transitioning to a new routine that is difficult for all of us. We will be seeing less of JJ as he will probably have to be gone for several overnight trips during the month, as well as it is unpredictable to know when he will fly therefore leaving us living at the seat of our pants knowing that at any time he could have to take off and work for days. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5b5GEVCc0e4l2G1o78DRqzKx03NgyTvHY2TgMPLAHqmhL3V2LP7aSUh_Q_QbKPegeeDGBR6I9eZ68UiYU_L_tb8fdBUw89SAVRlzJpfdPHu3lB6rOfLeQ2dwfyaFlb7e-i1-o9xOPp8/s640/blogger-image--735322265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5b5GEVCc0e4l2G1o78DRqzKx03NgyTvHY2TgMPLAHqmhL3V2LP7aSUh_Q_QbKPegeeDGBR6I9eZ68UiYU_L_tb8fdBUw89SAVRlzJpfdPHu3lB6rOfLeQ2dwfyaFlb7e-i1-o9xOPp8/s640/blogger-image--735322265.jpg"></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXb9RkFqtwfGRZqyUMf8hx5BY0XQSNj4NvPJRhEKafUzsAct8Qcp7_8bRiSO7KAO-QRMs8idknnsfvmpYwSZrRzS8qdXebote7s7x79v00ET_wD1wOT1A93VnEuuWuziXpZZwCwIBKTg/s640/blogger-image--89937673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXb9RkFqtwfGRZqyUMf8hx5BY0XQSNj4NvPJRhEKafUzsAct8Qcp7_8bRiSO7KAO-QRMs8idknnsfvmpYwSZrRzS8qdXebote7s7x79v00ET_wD1wOT1A93VnEuuWuziXpZZwCwIBKTg/s640/blogger-image--89937673.jpg"></a></div> Mazi has grown very attached to her daddy, his presence equals lots of rowdy play, laughter and fun. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fenKKiNLW9fxHlE2xm5gXI3FuaKym8g99ddDmqqK8C3YKEfyWAsYfZnUWIJq1E89KBtYEQGr9U8INoDQBOwiiA4dGU2RH6j8Zu5Wb9f8HST8qwxaHBAgcx-1R2uG2xY-OkN_rP8fj3g/s640/blogger-image--1872665047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fenKKiNLW9fxHlE2xm5gXI3FuaKym8g99ddDmqqK8C3YKEfyWAsYfZnUWIJq1E89KBtYEQGr9U8INoDQBOwiiA4dGU2RH6j8Zu5Wb9f8HST8qwxaHBAgcx-1R2uG2xY-OkN_rP8fj3g/s640/blogger-image--1872665047.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1998fGNFnYtxqsNcijCfcboXwP2uyPeztO3GRMt2Fwy0GOlP2kAO8ILtQ597DKvqCF1_2W3WlZJyGY2pX4EZBL5nNS44TMdaHLFpthBMeZS9pWgyTdmJXWfxTLA3o7D4_1BEAInA8b8w/s640/blogger-image--807748388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1998fGNFnYtxqsNcijCfcboXwP2uyPeztO3GRMt2Fwy0GOlP2kAO8ILtQ597DKvqCF1_2W3WlZJyGY2pX4EZBL5nNS44TMdaHLFpthBMeZS9pWgyTdmJXWfxTLA3o7D4_1BEAInA8b8w/s640/blogger-image--807748388.jpg"></a></div> I can't always give that to her as mothers also need to do house work, clean, cook and other tasks that aren't so fun for the wee folks. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLNtNWRWe6jYYsZ8VwQGVGVSM9grGKoetS2VaX9ttUe5WaNRVY92MTVI-pGLpZ0fli0M5IUDeruEb7uXZXWMhaND3-1sSEmRBq1Rhx0IV9JRpYWeRa1HYadci_noo-DBs21KcZMCeO14/s640/blogger-image-2006050647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLNtNWRWe6jYYsZ8VwQGVGVSM9grGKoetS2VaX9ttUe5WaNRVY92MTVI-pGLpZ0fli0M5IUDeruEb7uXZXWMhaND3-1sSEmRBq1Rhx0IV9JRpYWeRa1HYadci_noo-DBs21KcZMCeO14/s640/blogger-image-2006050647.jpg"></a></div> I love having JJ around cause he is warm and a great snuggler, nights with him are comforting and he almost always rubs my feet and body if I sit next to him on the couch, but I also love his time spent with Mazi. That gives me time to catch up and sometimes even take a personal hour or two in the middle of the day to...breathe, bend and BE! <div><br></div><div>Also, we are dealing with Mazi's growth spurt she's in.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhEpkRC4u1ohvOEFjl7b5nSFYy7V2MDnZ4L4fsntCSggLq2DKpi_2TT1oRf5njytvtmE2XQKcbsDdLDrrNUwO3i3vzvk6LysapcuUNuYT-YvYCsbFNXASPiixC8blvLkjSkHpbIHDo0I/s640/blogger-image--1785757839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhEpkRC4u1ohvOEFjl7b5nSFYy7V2MDnZ4L4fsntCSggLq2DKpi_2TT1oRf5njytvtmE2XQKcbsDdLDrrNUwO3i3vzvk6LysapcuUNuYT-YvYCsbFNXASPiixC8blvLkjSkHpbIHDo0I/s640/blogger-image--1785757839.jpg"></a></div><br></div> Mazi has grown an inch in three weeks, making nights restless and sometimes painful. I massage her legs at night to help her cope, which takes away some of my own sleep and that isn't so easily made up! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDNquC-nKrNjB95DTMLOPQYvHMQ7T5oOU02Ib9jvaUXLo_B-URc_OOo3IcuEV0Jeer5AKLLfFelZyGpySdFJFsDyv2oQ6ZH5NH_Dg7Qdm6eXpI3Hm1r3DmVTUY0ZNKuYBLl2XEcQ1p74/s640/blogger-image-658657450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDNquC-nKrNjB95DTMLOPQYvHMQ7T5oOU02Ib9jvaUXLo_B-URc_OOo3IcuEV0Jeer5AKLLfFelZyGpySdFJFsDyv2oQ6ZH5NH_Dg7Qdm6eXpI3Hm1r3DmVTUY0ZNKuYBLl2XEcQ1p74/s640/blogger-image-658657450.jpg"></a></div> I will forever help her though if she needs my help in the middle of the deep dark night. </div><div><br></div><div>The change in temperature has brought about the cold rain, oh how I would take cold cold snow over cold wet rain! I love the cleansing of the earth, but it's hard to be outside. Both Mazi and I really enjoy our outside time! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREE3sGxkErquUScjUIELM1qK2Snrke1XW8R6wSBXM5gQDo_5Pcy92dXJEvYEv0QtVsk_2FbiMBaI3ZbhehYuHZaslHZ853EJOve_JMWg1R_4IP3RC8dXM8gBxGA88a_fd0xwNv8yroyc/s640/blogger-image-1099503587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREE3sGxkErquUScjUIELM1qK2Snrke1XW8R6wSBXM5gQDo_5Pcy92dXJEvYEv0QtVsk_2FbiMBaI3ZbhehYuHZaslHZ853EJOve_JMWg1R_4IP3RC8dXM8gBxGA88a_fd0xwNv8yroyc/s640/blogger-image-1099503587.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPA0qJF4WRgFpnhnpF4Nnp2CsUtjvDuiBqOuQboQKhLrw01yrNYDQCJKsH8dAurNVv6FFN2HxjEKlZqQNlMKfNgXNBHoj5gLVXF_xvC2UFC1P5bzfgi9GWXYUXQWtVT-gg_otl5poPw24/s640/blogger-image-872254152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPA0qJF4WRgFpnhnpF4Nnp2CsUtjvDuiBqOuQboQKhLrw01yrNYDQCJKsH8dAurNVv6FFN2HxjEKlZqQNlMKfNgXNBHoj5gLVXF_xvC2UFC1P5bzfgi9GWXYUXQWtVT-gg_otl5poPw24/s640/blogger-image-872254152.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-SGATQGH79ltG7DINJdGA9QVDazDPjKoSJNOZ_zAmBV2yPyq7MDJx0kqPC9rnKPqke7S_9KnHoSZx6BKgbslc8bTf3HmaaCoUkCOzU2B9OXO0ZmRe1WjOfg6K5LRSqLLASdH7fDLxpU/s640/blogger-image-1097860813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-SGATQGH79ltG7DINJdGA9QVDazDPjKoSJNOZ_zAmBV2yPyq7MDJx0kqPC9rnKPqke7S_9KnHoSZx6BKgbslc8bTf3HmaaCoUkCOzU2B9OXO0ZmRe1WjOfg6K5LRSqLLASdH7fDLxpU/s640/blogger-image-1097860813.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>All in all growing pains=growing change and if there is one thing I love and embrace, it's change. I know this change will lead to great things. I feel that to be true! I know that there is unconditional loving experiences ahead and that warms my soul. For now, I am thankful for the pain! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxSlivRN0V22McWHKjvPYprX0JX1OQS8kmMIlKYIRNjyjVU0ii5-tlGGx9v4nlmBIGjEpw1Gz3iJKuaYEJqDIQ5inUwM3g6eXCOkXI3RUl3TdPB4170Co8W9QK1KQemjlGp525QQ3OX0/s640/blogger-image--1851323550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxSlivRN0V22McWHKjvPYprX0JX1OQS8kmMIlKYIRNjyjVU0ii5-tlGGx9v4nlmBIGjEpw1Gz3iJKuaYEJqDIQ5inUwM3g6eXCOkXI3RUl3TdPB4170Co8W9QK1KQemjlGp525QQ3OX0/s640/blogger-image--1851323550.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The rainbow only comes after the rain!</div><div><br></div></div>JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-86218273023167710432014-11-04T09:32:00.001-08:002014-11-04T09:32:33.195-08:00BOOKS!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am very glad we humans desired to communicate so much that we created language and writing and learned to steal trees for paper and place all our words into collective phrases and paragraphs that transpired into books! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To hold a book, flip through its pages and smell the fresh print is truly a pleasure of mine. As much as I love the instant information on the World Wide Web I am even more in love with reading a book. Holding it in my lap, closing myself off so no one can see my face and letting my mind focus and absorb the knowledge that's being poured out through language. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I rarely read novels, but those too blow me away as I'm taking a drift on a journey.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I prefer non-fiction and simply can't get educated enough...if only I could retain the information better!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I only wish I had more time to dedicate to reading. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOMeeCnWKH6LrwCK04DxpkVPUxVn1mIrajCv5OqFYDTXYgGL-BQnexc-ilesZT3dZEBA4ElS1NvD83tRBHscYv7Jzk2GJUppjZXAm3dwivFtg2MxXvz5xzCa_VEaJoqZpzd5XktZsS-g/s640/blogger-image-1528769333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOMeeCnWKH6LrwCK04DxpkVPUxVn1mIrajCv5OqFYDTXYgGL-BQnexc-ilesZT3dZEBA4ElS1NvD83tRBHscYv7Jzk2GJUppjZXAm3dwivFtg2MxXvz5xzCa_VEaJoqZpzd5XktZsS-g/s640/blogger-image-1528769333.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Reading a book, sipping a beverage and releasing my mind to words is such a pleasure for me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thankful for BOOkS! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-VEdpV902ydeQFlurKHgc4VDf2T6PJDQ4rcz2J6_D0vaCnhyphenhyphenB22JA6pgqcKk3h-KweD6Rqw-dTv9jdfO2nAa5pVOfyGXUXp0C6TqvREMdQoTuHZUNrbs8lbYZqqGaNWtR81BOUh2nto/s640/blogger-image-408592072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-VEdpV902ydeQFlurKHgc4VDf2T6PJDQ4rcz2J6_D0vaCnhyphenhyphenB22JA6pgqcKk3h-KweD6Rqw-dTv9jdfO2nAa5pVOfyGXUXp0C6TqvREMdQoTuHZUNrbs8lbYZqqGaNWtR81BOUh2nto/s640/blogger-image-408592072.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznTiToZHRk7ynUcamNhm4m0E2NnMF9St_tAvpshoUSk95MKkxhwvJPjuicMf5Xo4EXZ0V184UpynbKvLIBc9YI4OY5UeQAJwG5HBePgzXCHeWPKmEndJBvMv4GtzHmOziIhkuGCjbs_c/s640/blogger-image-1943878414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznTiToZHRk7ynUcamNhm4m0E2NnMF9St_tAvpshoUSk95MKkxhwvJPjuicMf5Xo4EXZ0V184UpynbKvLIBc9YI4OY5UeQAJwG5HBePgzXCHeWPKmEndJBvMv4GtzHmOziIhkuGCjbs_c/s640/blogger-image-1943878414.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">...and mazi kinda likes them too!</div>JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-13934607108537364432014-11-02T09:43:00.001-08:002014-11-02T09:48:05.723-08:00Technology!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtl4b4MWEWR6p6ZyBmIzYPSwqJr9-OI5g5kiwGqEbEARcGRF0Zj8Yv3g4ZrTno4c3EQrW5pcLKFqFicCqH0fPidg8Ae7Et_3n1D58bNHXW2_urNf7_eBJN73vkEMMd_p71AkL1xKkT_w/s640/blogger-image--961865830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtl4b4MWEWR6p6ZyBmIzYPSwqJr9-OI5g5kiwGqEbEARcGRF0Zj8Yv3g4ZrTno4c3EQrW5pcLKFqFicCqH0fPidg8Ae7Et_3n1D58bNHXW2_urNf7_eBJN73vkEMMd_p71AkL1xKkT_w/s640/blogger-image--961865830.jpg"></div>Yes, I am very thankful for technology! It is because I live in this day and age I can be miles away, even continents away from dear family and friends but still connect daily! All I need is a small little device that fits in the palm, yes palm of my hand and is no thicker than a pack of gum. <div><br><div>I can access information in seconds on any subject I choose...and it always correct, ok maybe not always, but it's helpful when I look at the right sources. </div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6t2iOPVTUmgxy1caX2LN1qpMkYQgNgszk6e0rFI5ewZoVv_4eENinzo7sGkeh7bkNMEeCDhxBl7LxQePopR5_irhbU79LVQSavN3C-7xsqZSwZSoO2tI46wYRETHCxEmomfM_aROHcY/s640/blogger-image--1265194130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6t2iOPVTUmgxy1caX2LN1qpMkYQgNgszk6e0rFI5ewZoVv_4eENinzo7sGkeh7bkNMEeCDhxBl7LxQePopR5_irhbU79LVQSavN3C-7xsqZSwZSoO2tI46wYRETHCxEmomfM_aROHcY/s640/blogger-image--1265194130.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I can take great photos and videos of my growing family and document my journey of life to share with all those I love! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dna9ys8Nn3i4jeCtiYoBGQiIqeK2zXpHJ-cHH5iqqFUWg7jV5_G6UUQACsIwJoEZ3d7YjuNM5UD4Xjd9Lu8v1Wnb6Vfen0XOiFwnpXPwb9V297iGp1yH5He__LQWnZ5Qr_k0hyphenhyphenBxrgQ/s640/blogger-image--1805006223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dna9ys8Nn3i4jeCtiYoBGQiIqeK2zXpHJ-cHH5iqqFUWg7jV5_G6UUQACsIwJoEZ3d7YjuNM5UD4Xjd9Lu8v1Wnb6Vfen0XOiFwnpXPwb9V297iGp1yH5He__LQWnZ5Qr_k0hyphenhyphenBxrgQ/s640/blogger-image--1805006223.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I have my favorite songs readily available when ever I need to blast them into my ears and dance like a wild woman!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pFRopu19uufMoE1HxJyXeKbjU2RpCOXwjq6dQeCZEiTwTH9I2aRyr5uWi5Kapg3MMVs13Q8gMevr1AlR4FsS1TyFu11IUj1FMq4eWF3qGiYnTWmP_A3k_N27tj1jNFXE33QR5ZOg1-Y/s640/blogger-image--1445863487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pFRopu19uufMoE1HxJyXeKbjU2RpCOXwjq6dQeCZEiTwTH9I2aRyr5uWi5Kapg3MMVs13Q8gMevr1AlR4FsS1TyFu11IUj1FMq4eWF3qGiYnTWmP_A3k_N27tj1jNFXE33QR5ZOg1-Y/s640/blogger-image--1445863487.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I can help my Mazi get through long drives in the car with entertainment and educational videos, or help her tolerate those times when she just has to be with mom and it's kinda boring and her patience is really really tried! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15XIi_uWJG4b4jJonJ2SSE0udl__MrfAkDTVwyg7NxT5Odq23icr2YSq-g8aNw1gEWPsD061UVULkwDtzmeUcebVpek0T44mRCAwtOB_Kl2y6bOp_vZeljbvx97J9n6OSU8KsqUYWoyU/s640/blogger-image--920609824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15XIi_uWJG4b4jJonJ2SSE0udl__MrfAkDTVwyg7NxT5Odq23icr2YSq-g8aNw1gEWPsD061UVULkwDtzmeUcebVpek0T44mRCAwtOB_Kl2y6bOp_vZeljbvx97J9n6OSU8KsqUYWoyU/s640/blogger-image--920609824.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Or when I simply need to clean the house or cook dinner and she has already been playing with her toys and just needs to relax and kick back letting her mind drift off to colorful frozen land...</div><div>whatever it is this age of technology has really helped me out and I am glad I live in a time where I have access to it. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmALu78FXZJPK0XMklvogbIanIs1OIkicjmE67khDbWWsF6YDbsfhj4J9kar8x7TsGhZ63ONokx1AHOvOz8Hj6BxHPyofI3v9jYS8nFGZkY1Ncg3clTiN0tbhTh3Fyy_bBY0LsiqNDdj4/s640/blogger-image--296831301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmALu78FXZJPK0XMklvogbIanIs1OIkicjmE67khDbWWsF6YDbsfhj4J9kar8x7TsGhZ63ONokx1AHOvOz8Hj6BxHPyofI3v9jYS8nFGZkY1Ncg3clTiN0tbhTh3Fyy_bBY0LsiqNDdj4/s640/blogger-image--296831301.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZRqDWwolcVmja0V8DeMtG6HStHlD5V90KUNtq-pLHVjoIayPr5I1RpWnlQDkmyrHrs7yPiGpdurEIvMtpFX67MFXKnmyjPRPbo9hKAkHM3YRiFnQXVjXP-L33FMUYas60HQqzVZnzUg/s640/blogger-image--1415675320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZRqDWwolcVmja0V8DeMtG6HStHlD5V90KUNtq-pLHVjoIayPr5I1RpWnlQDkmyrHrs7yPiGpdurEIvMtpFX67MFXKnmyjPRPbo9hKAkHM3YRiFnQXVjXP-L33FMUYas60HQqzVZnzUg/s640/blogger-image--1415675320.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Now just like anything else in life, too much of it can be a HUGE problem! It needs balance and it is easily getting out of balance hurting our social skills and our activity level and our brains for that matter (electromagnetic waves)! But the yogi in me teaches me to create my own balance and seek out long stretches in nature with no distraction from technology, to practice deep breathing and meditation with no distraction, to paint, draw or garden with no distraction. We all get to control our addictions and balance ourselves out. I enjoy practicing this skill in my life and teaching Mazi the same. </div><div>Thank you technology, thank you Apple! This part of the advanced world is one I really embrace!! </div>JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-84351140910688042952014-11-01T05:20:00.001-07:002014-11-01T07:54:19.981-07:00Gratitude!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrw0Iplpmsgy58Zo9E2hyphenhyphenX6EscU2bzd-KvsSgj0rONPYr-AadoGE0RqRQlMsOwDB88k0c0mkMSOdaR2_TA8E47JcZYfghGCv_evarg00TMfQYFoV15rmHgT6N-9-Y8IJYy57LrKDOSI48/s640/blogger-image-509082735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrw0Iplpmsgy58Zo9E2hyphenhyphenX6EscU2bzd-KvsSgj0rONPYr-AadoGE0RqRQlMsOwDB88k0c0mkMSOdaR2_TA8E47JcZYfghGCv_evarg00TMfQYFoV15rmHgT6N-9-Y8IJYy57LrKDOSI48/s640/blogger-image-509082735.jpg"></a></div>Last month was such an intense roller coaster of emotions, events and energies. I felt them so strongly that I'm certain it was a planetary shift that is occurring. The moons are bringing change and awareness is more important now than ever before. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRi7w_PzvL-vj23B5W0zmmzRp_yZB1tSx2xrNJnxEGE-gg9h_vTVdFpS9hCo7MOZNACpOoW2Up87-wpgf1tTr-VHrZHeudSIbZMFZaO8ImhbE2ZvB5kHLfP44SL__duPI1NmcXVEofTyY/s640/blogger-image--1193855700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRi7w_PzvL-vj23B5W0zmmzRp_yZB1tSx2xrNJnxEGE-gg9h_vTVdFpS9hCo7MOZNACpOoW2Up87-wpgf1tTr-VHrZHeudSIbZMFZaO8ImhbE2ZvB5kHLfP44SL__duPI1NmcXVEofTyY/s640/blogger-image--1193855700.jpg"></a></div><div>I ended the month of October on a good vibe, knowing that I must keep my intentions and actions aligned so I don't get sucked into this chaos that is surrounding me. I see people everywhere struggling internally through physical illness, emotional distress and lots of depression and disconnection. On my journey, I have created intentions for November to first deepen my awareness and connection to my own physical body, cleansing and honoring it's function. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhER-lHdsm7kc14nTGLcIwGB0ltFTiDK_O2AqiBdQ5cO7TxS-q77HB0QA2-4n-p8J_6ElVNjDZU6zTm4PyXU5EhIewlLiWijbGYnfxI-ZnHWYAlraXt1p0rum7VdMMU4AFypFGSMhJO_8A/s640/blogger-image-665046415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhER-lHdsm7kc14nTGLcIwGB0ltFTiDK_O2AqiBdQ5cO7TxS-q77HB0QA2-4n-p8J_6ElVNjDZU6zTm4PyXU5EhIewlLiWijbGYnfxI-ZnHWYAlraXt1p0rum7VdMMU4AFypFGSMhJO_8A/s640/blogger-image-665046415.jpg"></a></div>Then, to my spiritual awareness to the collective consciousness and allowing myself to be receptive and courageous to act on the energies that are needing to be here on this planet as we evolve into even more healing. We are globally out of balance in every way!!! </div><div>Does this make sense to you? Good! No, you too have inner work to do too, we all have our part physically, mentally, and spiritually! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrvdGMV0TtV_m8c_NNdv2D_2DPiph8otgqB7-0dGSHC6TZdmVSTp0TSAVREh20Gh76ITERU3M_LBRdnURGr4-hCnCKy9HCtj5ZHUhGlniN4OIrGdH2RtECGatxeRjesTfwD2UY6jo3NQ/s640/blogger-image--964425739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrvdGMV0TtV_m8c_NNdv2D_2DPiph8otgqB7-0dGSHC6TZdmVSTp0TSAVREh20Gh76ITERU3M_LBRdnURGr4-hCnCKy9HCtj5ZHUhGlniN4OIrGdH2RtECGatxeRjesTfwD2UY6jo3NQ/s640/blogger-image--964425739.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>November is the month of gratitude! I'm staying aligned to feel it daily, hourly and to put out there what has sparked the flame of my heart each day. I have put off writing for my words would have been negative and full of strong emotions that would come out harshly! We do to need more of this energy out there, even though it's real, it's what we are all facing right now. I tend to want to speak of the light of life. But, even as I speak this light I too feel the dark of my soul transforming. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTQm7zLY2VL_oqJPitQ6nig_7kPXwkcQLiutjL-Z8Z5SEAvuc68nUe3kM0ZXlMKebj-L1v8f6Myl23thJQ4SauaRq5ZtNrezoeu9ZOZY8BqJsNAFLaeAT4Cgy5vD-XYRa7CoIEOqGl34/s640/blogger-image-1567212320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTQm7zLY2VL_oqJPitQ6nig_7kPXwkcQLiutjL-Z8Z5SEAvuc68nUe3kM0ZXlMKebj-L1v8f6Myl23thJQ4SauaRq5ZtNrezoeu9ZOZY8BqJsNAFLaeAT4Cgy5vD-XYRa7CoIEOqGl34/s640/blogger-image-1567212320.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOgRull0n7yAgzJqexBZc81G3GmQ5XXIDtWLu9-SVwo6iZBlPHCMxYuryMUJG1nDaPU_6sXTpeVhUGD6saf6y5jmxzgN9-FIl6kLuAjcni518-KVwk8xC0yPM1fyl5QiZ36WTPJtlRho/s640/blogger-image-2079183484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOgRull0n7yAgzJqexBZc81G3GmQ5XXIDtWLu9-SVwo6iZBlPHCMxYuryMUJG1nDaPU_6sXTpeVhUGD6saf6y5jmxzgN9-FIl6kLuAjcni518-KVwk8xC0yPM1fyl5QiZ36WTPJtlRho/s640/blogger-image-2079183484.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We have our religion, even if we say we have none, religion is any belief of any form. I find my strength is my Yoga!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aqnQ1-o50D3KI6beEKunFrRdBnVVbvTkbTW2-ryIkne48ulMO5iJ1dkMEa5K5AfgewNv-hU0AZKSQpDLlQGlw74qxYZrGZ-42XdmLY8dD2W4iZn524CF0EByrOXpFhISqHhOZTnaR8A/s640/blogger-image--1622301078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aqnQ1-o50D3KI6beEKunFrRdBnVVbvTkbTW2-ryIkne48ulMO5iJ1dkMEa5K5AfgewNv-hU0AZKSQpDLlQGlw74qxYZrGZ-42XdmLY8dD2W4iZn524CF0EByrOXpFhISqHhOZTnaR8A/s640/blogger-image--1622301078.jpg"></a></div><br></div> I am so fully grateful to have this practice in my life! I have never found a more perfect place to safely transcend and face my biggest challenges of life then through my Yoga practice. It is on my mat, where I practice my life skills and my control of thought and useless old thought patterns. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCU017kUu3zbF_dx48Nt5jZr5CMNgNSMHPSzs14fDYEsDKHv8w-FTgOdUVApkuEjXglUz-Khit2Phj8_eqIrcA7b40nNn8R8MSc4iQwTyiyFoRZ2VoGwhZ5mxwyCiZkdG4LntjO9PZfM/s640/blogger-image--1988015918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCU017kUu3zbF_dx48Nt5jZr5CMNgNSMHPSzs14fDYEsDKHv8w-FTgOdUVApkuEjXglUz-Khit2Phj8_eqIrcA7b40nNn8R8MSc4iQwTyiyFoRZ2VoGwhZ5mxwyCiZkdG4LntjO9PZfM/s640/blogger-image--1988015918.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This early November morning as I make my way to the yoga studio for a private lesson, I am filled with a warm heart for my love of Yoga!! I see today my true self, I see my students true self and I see our ability to be humbled through humility. 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About 8 years ago I lost a Golden Retriever named Attikus to cancer. Dogs should not get cancer! I realized my mistake the hard way and changed the way I thought about health, healing, and the body for both animals and humans at that time. I lightly prepared a raw, nutritious, immune boosting diet and fed Attikus this food until his death which was 9 months longer than Drs. predicted. He still suffered and I lost him after only 4 years.<br />
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My husband and I were devastated!! He was our boy, our child...and he was a very misbehaved dog.<br />
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I wasn't looking for another, not yet, I wanted to mourn, but the vet insisted we take on this Golden pup that was returned to the breeder for howling at night and abnoxious behavior. What? Seriously this dog was perfect from the beginning. They must have really misunderstood her or treated her real poorly.<br />
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One look at this pup and we knew she was coming home with us. Passive, submissive, timid, and stared right into our eyes. We named her Sekoya because she was grand and was the same reddish/gold color of the bark on the Sequoia tree.<br />
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From the moment we received her we were smitten. Loyal, the easiest dog to train, peed in the house once and didn't chew on anything we didn't give her. She dug into our house plants once but that was it! She was quiet and mellow and followed us everywhere looking for guidance and companionship. I was so crazy about her that I knew I was going to change my life to have her in it everywhere I went. I trained her to be a service dog, she didn't pass due to her timid nature, so I decided on something else. I kept her vest, took her everywhere I went, from the grocery store to restaurants that dog went everywhere I went. I decided to open a doggie daycare, boarding, grooming facility serving only the best holistic and natural foods since that was all I would feed Sekoya. There sprang Ruffhouse because of my booger brains. She came to work with me daily. She was on a raw food diet til she was about 5 and she saw the vet a few times that first year and rarely after that. She was perfectly healthy and beautiful. She slept in my bed, often on my spouses pillow when he left to work and she even came to every one of my yoga classes I taught.<br />
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She was the highlight of people attending the classes. She gave her loving energy and helped everyone let go of their garbage they carried with them. She patiently waited at the front of class, all the way til the word "Namaste" came out of my mouth. She would walk around and great the people she knew, which grew tremendously as time progressed, she was the yoga dog of Utah Valley!<br />
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She helped me through a Divorce with full emotional support to both me and my spouse. She moved from house to house in the mountains with me as I learned the deep parts of what makes my soul sing. Then, she supported me as I picked up our lives and moved to Nashville, TN leaving the life I knew behind. She moved with me and adapted to the new life of country living. We learned the land, got chickens, watched squirrels, walked the forests and got eaten alive by ticks and the last killer to Sekoya mosquitoes. I had to change her diet to a grain-free kibble with added supplements and healthy human sides with the random raw chicken or turkey neck thrown in there. I wasn't working, got pregnant and had a baby, poor Sekoya's life had to change. A little guilt still rests in my soul for her. She gave me her all, all the time and I had to give to my new baby and my family first. I wouldn't do it different, its just the way it goes. She still always showed me her joy and her love.<br />
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Life in Tennessee was good for her, mellow, peaceful, not nearly as active as Utah mountain life but she was getting older so it was better. She played hard frisbee on the seven acres of land running back and forth and back and forth, pretending she was running after the squirrels she just couldn't seem to catch. Who really knows how long she has been favoring her left hip but after three years in Tennessee her hip went out to a severely debilitating case of arthritis in her left hip. DAMNIT!!!<br />
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I took her to the vet once again to find out if it was broken or what, no just a case of arthritis that she was favoring for a long time by the atrophy in her muscle and the extreme firm right muscle. With some blood work we found she was suffering from heartworm in her lungs and heart making it hard for her to breath. This was the hardest to see...preventable by damn hearguard...AHHHH! I should have been more diligent, she was on it, but I forgot some months here and there and there again. She had her first case of ear infections and a UTI as well. The poor thing was feeling shitty so so shitty and she was done. She wouldn't get up, she wouldn't eat, unless it was steak. She got some good food those last few days. She wouldn't drink much unless there was beef juice in it. I sat with her, laying side by side gazing into each others eyes and I asked her what she needed, what she wanted. Her pain was tough, her journey to healing still wouldn't allow her to run again, she was done and she was hurting. The arthritis meds didn't help much either. <br />
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I knew to keep her feeling this way was for me not her. Oh, it was so hard to make the decision to let go of my one true sidekick, the companion that chose me over anything else, I was her world, she took my energy, she gave me energy, she helped heal me through it all and she was the ultimate, non-judging, unconditional loving best friend anyone could have and now I have to say goodbye. <br />
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I found a Veterinarian who has her business on wheels. She drove to our house in her large truck. She quietly and respectfully approached us as we laid Sekoya under her favorite pine tree in the shade. As we sat in the beautiful fall day watching the gusts of wind blow the leaves off the trees we spent the last passing moments together face to face. I kissed her and petted her and stayed with her those few days til the last moment. The passing was what I want mine to be like. It was comfortable, relaxing, blissful and so much peace. Tears flowed, deep breaths were taken by myself and I felt her spirit breeze by touching my heart. <br />
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Goodbye Sekoya forever my best friend. Never forgotten! I love you so so much girl. <br />
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<br />JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-31971646718310453222014-09-20T21:25:00.001-07:002014-09-21T19:35:16.396-07:00Terrible Twos?!? What!?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFirD7XygBvwUueoJ0cb6vTnPkemEBylsRwOz9OtxdWp0tmEmNoVfexNSHI2qcClihGw1_OpLS1b8KeBMUoKMaBYh6hzWJ0c_VboRNzRZnELfe4KOYXTZ-lKWa304HN7v7hR9QnmndRM/s640/blogger-image--1074672821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFirD7XygBvwUueoJ0cb6vTnPkemEBylsRwOz9OtxdWp0tmEmNoVfexNSHI2qcClihGw1_OpLS1b8KeBMUoKMaBYh6hzWJ0c_VboRNzRZnELfe4KOYXTZ-lKWa304HN7v7hR9QnmndRM/s640/blogger-image--1074672821.jpg"></a></div>This last harvest moon has brought me so much inspiration and positive energy. My mind is becoming clearer and clearer as each new day approaches. Outside of personal information on myself, I want to share a thought or should I say an insight on my growing toddler. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5XWtMYcy3I3kikpSm2UNQTF5aTq17Yi0bFRT9l4Q4-ugcvqw_lDQO5-inM1IsVsIAo78D4hs5UbZOcJmFuYcj-qjE_QSWn-DoIeWTTsBZ_jHulMcZbecSEXtVmi_dk2eSs47Tz5KjZ4/s640/blogger-image--1997338969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5XWtMYcy3I3kikpSm2UNQTF5aTq17Yi0bFRT9l4Q4-ugcvqw_lDQO5-inM1IsVsIAo78D4hs5UbZOcJmFuYcj-qjE_QSWn-DoIeWTTsBZ_jHulMcZbecSEXtVmi_dk2eSs47Tz5KjZ4/s640/blogger-image--1997338969.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>My Amazing Grace is going through some changes and as we all know change is the only constant and I truly do embrace change. She is experiencing raw emotion and teething, she's not quite sure what to do with either of them. <br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpaZuIsjfj9o37cS57oZi3cUbJtLarnY40Wwi7LzXDdtSukbo3eLiSSfZHUypsIYbDZ_fhHcBLoAO8rUr1xi7EQgubkintnWUa4JdilPbqCcoBzpNWU6wauaXnXlq_q6oXvwKQbfYSBV4/s640/blogger-image-104828810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpaZuIsjfj9o37cS57oZi3cUbJtLarnY40Wwi7LzXDdtSukbo3eLiSSfZHUypsIYbDZ_fhHcBLoAO8rUr1xi7EQgubkintnWUa4JdilPbqCcoBzpNWU6wauaXnXlq_q6oXvwKQbfYSBV4/s640/blogger-image-104828810.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Amazing is currently going through teething of her two year molars. She expressed this discomfort by being fussy and whiney and just plain snappy. I looked inside her mouth saw the swelling and the white tips next to the gums. Of course she's acting up, have you ever seen the flat top of a molar that can't feel good coming through. She didn't know another way to act to express herself. I understand this. I sat her down, explained to her that she is getting new teeth and how exciting that is for her. It can be uncomfortable but we can work through it together. We went out and got a new toothbrush, and some magical kid-e-col! I made some ice pops and explained to her that when her teeth hurt...I showed her where they would hurt... she just had to tell me and we would make them all better cause ice pops and teeth medicine (kid-e-col) makes it all better. Just the repetition of telling her what makes her better has changed this process very much. Once she feels better she will repeat to me what made her feel better. I will watch her play with her toys and she will copy her own experience with them often giving water, hugs, ice, etc. She talks very well which helps us all and surprising she understands way more than I realize, as do most kids this age.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHMv00VaiODaU2KpsDsblftTIq2wJDhUyNlfiGvTffHSDbTWPrd1nBspri0BhTFC1e0lZd9-i9iDqz2_KasbBPbHxj4uUxjkBXwh8IC-FmMxl7U3NgFPZuXfH1lBwT2vkl0-qP3_RYrQ/s640/blogger-image-1031979274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHMv00VaiODaU2KpsDsblftTIq2wJDhUyNlfiGvTffHSDbTWPrd1nBspri0BhTFC1e0lZd9-i9iDqz2_KasbBPbHxj4uUxjkBXwh8IC-FmMxl7U3NgFPZuXfH1lBwT2vkl0-qP3_RYrQ/s640/blogger-image-1031979274.jpg"></a></div> So far, this has been a very easy teething ordeal, except for the restless sleeping, she is doing well, because she is understanding. It's funny how once the mind understands why it hurts then the pain can go away by thinking about something else. It's like a tattoo, you know it will hurt so you plan it, prepare your thoughts to go to something else and almost forget your getting a tattoo at all (my first tattoo took four and a half hours). </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNWdL7N8-F7CnAw_qVcYTHgI7DHXgkqzVooEgq5QZA9_Ss8q7GVp7CBcD8POaqQ4IlqQFPmY_XwivUAsD2wSC3ELlZtx7CnwcFrmG6oS2R8YBN5FR80pmioxPBFKwL83oPDzQX1_2h-w/s640/blogger-image-802762206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNWdL7N8-F7CnAw_qVcYTHgI7DHXgkqzVooEgq5QZA9_Ss8q7GVp7CBcD8POaqQ4IlqQFPmY_XwivUAsD2wSC3ELlZtx7CnwcFrmG6oS2R8YBN5FR80pmioxPBFKwL83oPDzQX1_2h-w/s640/blogger-image-802762206.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Staying attuned to her emotions and trying to give her my time and attention while she processes them has made this period of her life so nice for all of us. Now, she still has her tantrums because all toddlers have to deal with Impatience. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6Z-Sh8T0G6iAXtC4EvqxjwuU8TjAe6qv5Z7wVv2VAQ9VUCBbL22Kb3h-V9G_nQX1fnbMn_D66j9O8GR8qrYyCR9x8kuDBG6mMJjTSNhyphenhyphenUoEt9zS9ciWIG0gffRdSkXSPZNgQWuDYk7Y/s640/blogger-image--91093800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6Z-Sh8T0G6iAXtC4EvqxjwuU8TjAe6qv5Z7wVv2VAQ9VUCBbL22Kb3h-V9G_nQX1fnbMn_D66j9O8GR8qrYyCR9x8kuDBG6mMJjTSNhyphenhyphenUoEt9zS9ciWIG0gffRdSkXSPZNgQWuDYk7Y/s640/blogger-image--91093800.jpg"></a></div> For example, if she gets frustrated about something she's doing and I'm not right next to her to help solve it, she will cry and whine and sometimes fall to the ground, I will ask her, "Mazi Mazi what's going on?" Calmly. She will continue crying and get mad if I touch her so, I wait til she wants to communicate. I remind her, "use your words".</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZfr_f3rGcovX9anexDwzDR4d4ByVHoqNMrPt_gFGqGnqTXT6knYu-RiCdTH1Wj1keESkTBCaCYuiWU3CBVmrrLPdwsWVjcCMu2vhan1Lb-d4ouoCOyfGHa_7lLBzolQuURVsmPPpmmE/s640/blogger-image--1396853372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZfr_f3rGcovX9anexDwzDR4d4ByVHoqNMrPt_gFGqGnqTXT6knYu-RiCdTH1Wj1keESkTBCaCYuiWU3CBVmrrLPdwsWVjcCMu2vhan1Lb-d4ouoCOyfGHa_7lLBzolQuURVsmPPpmmE/s640/blogger-image--1396853372.jpg"></a></div> Patience for me is super hard too, however I have experienced that once JJ or I take a few breaths and calm ourselves down, then, Mazi tries to use her limited vocabulary to get our help, often more than not she wants to give up and enjoy the comfort of mamas milk. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJb_UgvS7IOBcQHOVSXc4WOgZa-0GXOfD2yexcd0XgSPuSDxB7IFIPfZe7JZf-jQUwRxfRl6pEk6FAZJYfUbyAHvj-1YqA6sBjrblgrjRDlE0Qah-jM1sSwcIE26p8zz4Wpaf0sWuOX2o/s640/blogger-image--1917118456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJb_UgvS7IOBcQHOVSXc4WOgZa-0GXOfD2yexcd0XgSPuSDxB7IFIPfZe7JZf-jQUwRxfRl6pEk6FAZJYfUbyAHvj-1YqA6sBjrblgrjRDlE0Qah-jM1sSwcIE26p8zz4Wpaf0sWuOX2o/s640/blogger-image--1917118456.jpg"></a></div>Until she calms down on her own she doesn't receive that, now that she has gotten older we are trying other self soothing methods. Once she is relaxed we talk about her emotion, name it, and she will repeat it. She will also tell me how it made her feel, "mommy, Mazi cry, Mazi mad, water and hugs make Mazi better" </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92pFiK_V-br_S2gqsbLiJCqTcMAAR_Lsh3V4NgaTLcKKAl5_nT5VDy8G7Y0HYKocox0ThBIBwcMjlH_TPBhcgaW84KqAaslaNZ1Q_JeAovu6LMnTWrHbentw8B_wQ1rjDJ5ZxKCXSMZE/s640/blogger-image-1219289411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92pFiK_V-br_S2gqsbLiJCqTcMAAR_Lsh3V4NgaTLcKKAl5_nT5VDy8G7Y0HYKocox0ThBIBwcMjlH_TPBhcgaW84KqAaslaNZ1Q_JeAovu6LMnTWrHbentw8B_wQ1rjDJ5ZxKCXSMZE/s640/blogger-image-1219289411.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>She had come to understand sadness, anger, tired, pain, fear, nervous, happy, fun and can name them by names. I am shocked at how many people call this age the "terrible twos!" Ahhhh! To name a child's experience at understanding their complicated emotions as "terrible" and to tell people around them that your child is going through the terrible twos makes me so irritated! It's no wonder at all why so many people grow up and still can't express their emotions openly, or why so many teenagers and adults can't control their emotions, they throw things or get physical or numb themselves so they don't feel anything at all. I believe all they needed was a space to feel safe to express an emotion and then a discussion with their trusted parents to name those emotions when they first started to feel new emotions. As parents it's our responsibility to teach them how to work through them and how to deal with them and that it's good to recognize them and let them go so that they can see what lies on the other end of them, but if you can't do something yourself how can you teach another, right?!?</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVc5gun-Lyl1Viqrcm2tNIM-GlxFcLwSuojVOM0uBbpu_Ntj2rckALW0fTanrf2ZSYQyDLbYQaECLB6tOmZv3xBmiqRNITouGQc7h_aJDVFoRBL7E97tzvoylusBG5wZkw7WOuNqhSC1U/s640/blogger-image--1232641669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVc5gun-Lyl1Viqrcm2tNIM-GlxFcLwSuojVOM0uBbpu_Ntj2rckALW0fTanrf2ZSYQyDLbYQaECLB6tOmZv3xBmiqRNITouGQc7h_aJDVFoRBL7E97tzvoylusBG5wZkw7WOuNqhSC1U/s640/blogger-image--1232641669.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Mazi has tried to hit me or throw her toys or whatever is in her hand usually, both JJ and I nip that in the butt every time. She responds to JJ much easier than me. However, hitting is not acceptable under any circumstance. We don't like throwing out of anger either. I have mentioned to her to hit a pillow when she is mad and sometimes she will walk up to the pillows and hit them and tell me "Mazi mad" I love how toddlers talk in third person! I don't give much expression to her actions when she is releasing an emotion, I simply try and calmly talk and verbally repeat what she is doing, "oh, your hitting the pillow because your mad! That's ok, hitting the pillow is ok!" <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhVAqxkAp3toYU0si206pbBhX8vse3nvYY-BLp2RkljZ_L6Z2OC5NXiGQcq-r7gQCbbrnCVxWA8MvaX5bUk1R3OxW6L8W_YjG_3lJuFVYpj1bzsBMlN5Wp9qBTl0cfIoCvFPISdTdIA8/s640/blogger-image-1962577595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhVAqxkAp3toYU0si206pbBhX8vse3nvYY-BLp2RkljZ_L6Z2OC5NXiGQcq-r7gQCbbrnCVxWA8MvaX5bUk1R3OxW6L8W_YjG_3lJuFVYpj1bzsBMlN5Wp9qBTl0cfIoCvFPISdTdIA8/s640/blogger-image-1962577595.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>This isn't a terrible stage of growth, this is and incredible time for learning the physical body, for connecting to each other, for building trust, and for practicing patience. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHrzS_3ObssG680g6X0dhUpNh7gYhpIkC292ixQkWaQo_zaTLRfRSo1PaZaWB3BHtSBNBa4z07QFVzZnSWaxLiEZruz9H8eFhlRyAzA9-W0yLyDk17h5Ualm5TFs5kEOHXTbgFdg-oes/s640/blogger-image--766348253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHrzS_3ObssG680g6X0dhUpNh7gYhpIkC292ixQkWaQo_zaTLRfRSo1PaZaWB3BHtSBNBa4z07QFVzZnSWaxLiEZruz9H8eFhlRyAzA9-W0yLyDk17h5Ualm5TFs5kEOHXTbgFdg-oes/s640/blogger-image--766348253.jpg"></a></div>I get down and experience the rawness of emotion again myself, I'm a huge introvert, I don't express my emotions often, I keep my emotions to myself most times and I rarely express them freely, sometimes not at all and eventually, they build up and burst! If I had practiced feeling them freely since I was two, I believe they would flow smoothly and never build up. Anger wouldn't be as intense, sadness wouldn't flow uncontrollably, they would all eventually soften and smooth themselves out so that when they surfaced they passed quickly and safely. For Mazi, this will hopefully become her life practice and here is where the foundation for her habits start. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCmtt3fiMXw7-jtCM-rvfPvQ2-G-RClFzBxDxaTfJ_VYS4tGm4EmUmn6wG_qgg7Zv3wds8Pluay1rWZhVajaY6yFKbr1tofGl2zYA4p6KI3j4y6WN-5XRqIz6MQfAnmy0fn3baD-gP4w/s640/blogger-image-1913359674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCmtt3fiMXw7-jtCM-rvfPvQ2-G-RClFzBxDxaTfJ_VYS4tGm4EmUmn6wG_qgg7Zv3wds8Pluay1rWZhVajaY6yFKbr1tofGl2zYA4p6KI3j4y6WN-5XRqIz6MQfAnmy0fn3baD-gP4w/s640/blogger-image-1913359674.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>. This time we are in is trying, but a toddler at age two is absolutely terrific! 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Since the birth of Amazing Grace, I have given up my nights of movie watching, late night social gatherings, making Love to my man, or any other event that used to occur after 9:00 pm. I decided early on that nursing my child on her demand was going to be my practice as a mother. Why you ask?<br />
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Well, I strongly believe that babies use mothers milk for so much more than food, they use it for emotional support and connection, to release negative energy, for comfort, for digestion, for relaxation, building the immune system with antibodies and so much more, and to strip that away too early can have a shockingly negative emotional and physical response that can stick for a long time, even an entire lifetime. I told myself that I would wait til Mazi was at least two before I tried to wean her in anyway. After two her immune system will have gotten stronger and her body will be able to function properly on its own. Before the age of two an infants body is being so supported by the mothers milk. For example, 1 drop of mothers milk contains around 1 million white blood cells. This milk helps fill the immunity gap that exists until the child's immune system matures, usually around age two of life. In my opinion...yes, I like to add my opinion to my blog...this concept alone could be a huge cure to our national health crisis, which is currently filled with degenerate diseases, weakened immunity, extreme emotional neglect and suffering. All because our fast pace lives make us wean our children too early, so we are suffering in other ways.<br />
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Amazing Grace is 23 months now, she's very aware of her body and her emotions. She has been potty trained since she was 19 months and she wanted to do it. We facilitated her. She has been sitting on a baby potty and using it daily, in the mornings, since she was born. She has never had an issue using a potty or sitting on one because she has always known what they are and what they do. She is aware of her body and can control herself, with a little guidance of course. We have never baby proofed our home, we simply taught her from the beginning what she could and what she shouldn't touch. She got it, quickly, like most kids do with direction. When Mazi looses her cool, gets angry, or is just simply upset about something in her world, we help remind her to take deep breaths and calm down. It works almost every time! Just the reminder to breath it out!</div>
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...but before she could understand this, her only method of cooling off or feeling better about anything was the magical medicine of her mother's milk!!!</div>
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Now, I'm not weaning Mazi because emotionally she isn't ready to let go of the comfort and support of nursing but I am moving toward helping her sleep without my breast in her mouth, this way she is learning the tool of sleeping on her own and soothing herself in a place where she is already incredibly comfortable....our bed. Yup, I'm in it too....this is a different story for next time though, how I'm going to get her outta my bed will be a post in itself when I discover that success someday. <br />
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Its so funny hoe she will fall asleep in the most bazaar locations without any help at all, but at home in the comfort of her bed she puts up the most fight!</div>
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I need more time with her Mr Peek. I need my quiet time. We are all growing up and finding our space in this world, I know Mazi is ready...so far its been a great success.<br />
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Once I explain it all to her, give her some sleeping buddies, her blanket, tell her about her guardian angels and let her know mommy and daddy are right here then, she surrenders to the idea and gives her ok. She will say goodbye mo-tay. She wants us to rub her and sing to her til she falls asleep, which we do, every night now. However, this is a good transition from nursing all night and having to stay in bed snuggled next to her all night long. <br />
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I am so proud of her, she doesn't want to grow up yet and when I talk about having no more milk, she shakes her head no and says "mo-tay when the sun comes up!" for now this is being respected and we take that step when she feels more confident and ready.<br />
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If I could I would grab ahold of time and slow it the F#&* down! I feels like I can never catch up on all the many things my heart desires to do. I have so many ideas and so much I want to accomplish but by the end of the week I have found that if my laundry gets done and food is put in my fridge I have successfully kept us going. Mazi is growing so fast and I can't keep up with her speed, I really want to share this life with the world but as I study and observe her I become so entranced that stepping away to do my things seems like I will miss out on something super cool with her progress. <br />
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I teach a yoga class a week and help volunteer at an organic farm but other than that I am mom, still giving all my time to my sweet pea. I feel myself sneaking through every now and then and some parts of me are excited to see what is in store for me. All the while being mommy and wifey is quite the task. I get new thoughts daily on what parenting is all about.<br />
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I do happen to capture lots and lots of pictures of my Amazing and they are so fun to look at and see her changes and her personality shine threw them.<br />
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She is almost 2 years old, she is potty trained, she speaks so many words and tells stories that I don't quite understand yet, she could read books all day and she studies the pictures, she already has soooo many questions that she can't ask in words yet and she has a personality that is so big. She is cautious and so observant. She studies the world and wants to know why everything is the way it is. I feel like I can see the person she is going to become already, she is like a little person. This scares me, that I can already see who she is as an adult and I just want to savor her as a toddler snuggled on my chest, innocent, and feeding on my breast.<br />
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We took a camping trip with friends and enjoyed the company, fishing, kayaking, boating and simply lounging around and watching the kiddos explore.<br />
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Mazi spends most of her days finding books to read, we go to the library once a week to stock up!<br />
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These hot summer days make eating ice right out of the ice tray extremely enjoying!<br />
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Yes, she has so many expressions and I love to capture each and every one....oh how I love my lil nugget!<br />
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Dance parties in the living room with Daddy and Mickey...<br />
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Gardening with mama!<br />
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Playing in trees with Daddy and Mama!<br />
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...Or just being naked and sun tanning in the grass!<br />
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Oh the joys...and struggles...of gardening! It really all ends up being a joy with a nice frustrating learning curve thrown in. Each year of my adult life I have given a good effort to get a healthy garden going. I am always being presented with new challenges each time I give it a go, both in Utah and in Tennessee. The last few years I have been starting my own seeds indoors and planting them outside when they are strong enough to handle the temperatures and weather conditions that the wet south can present. I have lost my seeds every time and have found without a greenhouse I am no good at keeping these lil guys strong and alive! Once they get placed in the ground they wilt from the sun and die...it is so sad. <br />
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I am learning more about where to plant the plants, which ones should neighbor each other, how to organically manage pests and weeds during the season and exactly how to prepare the soil before placing anything into it or destroying the living fungus and bacteria that are very beneficial to the gardens success.<br />
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This year I am giving some time at a local organic garden once a week to pick their brains and see what the professionals do to grow delicious crops. The farm is called "The Greendoor Gourmet", located in west Nashville. They have a beautiful spread of 500 acres of organic soil and they grow fruits, veggies, herbs, and the most stunning flowers you could find. They also support locally raised organic meats and poultry and have many homemade goodies in their farm store. It's a great place for my education on this subject. I am understanding the efforts it takes for large scale farming and the team work. I have grown such an appreciation for the farmers hard work to bring humanity REAL FOOD with out compromising the Earth or our health to do it! Yet, I don't think I desire to run my own large scale farm. I used to, but helping out and watching the stress they go through and the demands seems more than what I can handle. However, watching this process has brought to life many other new visions for myself and I am excited to take on my own journey when the time is right. I will be growing a medicinal garden on my property, where ever I find myself I will grow helpful herbs and plants to make my own medicines and help those who seek my help. </div>
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This year I decided I needed to put my focus on the soil! Soil preparation is the most important thing that can be done to growing a bounty of healthy rich plants that produce fruits and vegetables in abundance. JJ did most of the research on soil prep and got our boxes and our land ready for vegetation. He covered the ground with hay for the winter to keep out weeds and unwanted ground cover, and he added a compost mix of mushrooms and some local un-sifted topsoil. He tilled it in with our own soil. Tilling isn't always a necessary step since it really takes a toll on the Earth, usually destroying anything that was living in the soil previously. Some professionals believe that adding more nutrients on top and not disturbing the soil underneath is a better approach, that is if the soil is in good shape to begin with. Our dirt was tested and the PH was quite acidic so we needed to give it a neutral boost by tilling or mixing in a good compost. Testing is always a good idea before unnecessarily tilling your soil. If your plan is to create a garden space where one has never been you can remove the grasses, weeds, and other unwanted vegetation by tilling which is a popular option. Keep in mind, however, that it can be detrimental for the unseen life that exists below. The life that is very beneficial to the new plants that will grow in your new garden. Other than tilling ground for a new garden, some other options include removing all of the unwanted vegetation by suffocating or blocking the life giving sun. This can be accomplished with a variety of things. Placing a thick layer of hay (4-6") where the garden is planned, or a sheet of black plastic tacked down to block the sun, etc. Remember that these methods take a considerable amount of time, so get started early!<br />
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We planted our garden and added some hardy seeds that can stand being in the warm ground. I planted garlic and sunflowers and marigolds all around the outside of the garden and some in between plants. I have some parsley and basil and many other herbs placed in pots around the boxes to keep the bugs at bay. We will see what this year brings us. I am loving having a herb garden of everything I use for cooking and hopefully soon I will learn how to grow all those I use for healing.<br />
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...and its so rewarding to sip on some fresh mint, from my herb garden, and some lemon water while I watch it all progress and grow. I give it loving offerings daily and I learn so much about myself when I garden, the similarities between the plant life and my own are astonishing, they are just much more simple. I see the delicate care they need and the attention they demand. Nature wants to be noticed and appreciated for the gifts it gives. With that attention, communication, and awareness, it gives in abundance and the gifts are full of beneficial nutrition. The time and effort put in place is what helps nature return our reward. Mother Nature will always give when she is given back to, if I take something I give something, be it time, a song, a touch or plant something new. Those are usually the times I find the most success from my garden. I love having my house full of plants and flowers year round and taking my energy outside to get to know the wild environment has been so rewarding for myself and my family. <br />
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JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-85235645307014586332014-04-13T12:06:00.002-07:002014-04-13T12:06:47.546-07:00Sleeping With NatureSleeping with nature, a.k.a. camping! Finally, we took Mazi to see what its all about<br />
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...and she loved it! We went to Big South Fork, in Tennessee and the rest is simply the pictures of her experience.<br />
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...and some of her down at the lake by our house. She is growing so fast and I just can't stop taking pictures of her. Mr. Peek gave me a new camera for Christmas and I take at least a dozen photos of Amazing a day!</div>
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...Early morning turkeys this morning on our grass!<br />
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My mother-in-law had this little poodle mix she rescued a few years before I came to live in Tennessee. This dog was her company when she was home but spent most of the days on the back porch, or locked in the bathroom, sometimes even when she was home. It didn't get much attention, not even from her, rarely did I notice her stroke or brush or do anything other than offer it food and water and a treat before it spent the entire day on the screened in porch.<br />
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Being a dog lover I found it interesting that I also didn't care much for this blind and deaf old dog. His skin was scaly, red and irritated as he suffered from many many allergies, his ears, nose, mouth and even paws were all stained from the bacteria ladened moisture that existed from him constantly itching and licking them...if he was awake he was rubbing his ears on the carpet, yuck, or chewing his paws and rubbing his mouth on everything he could. It was sad and oh so irritating. All in all I was kind of disgusted to touch him myself. The few times I was upstairs and he would approach me I would pat his head and turn my face from the retched scent of his breath from his rotting teeth. <br />
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My innocent Mazi gave him full attention when in his presence she didn't care that he was rotting away. <br />
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A few days ago he died.<br />
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A death I silently watched with extreme curiosity, perhaps because I felt no attachment to him whatsoever. I hate to even admit I kinda wanted it to happen sooner. Bobbi, mother-in-law, called to Mr. Peek, "something is seriously wrong with "Hobo" come quick" Mr. Peek who is always there to save the day went to help. I grabbed Mazi, knowing that death was on its way, but feeling very curious about what was going on. <br />
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Outside Hobo was panting heavily, stark white gums, and very disoriented. His bowls were releasing themselves as he walked and there was no control over his body. Mr. Peek went to his side, holding his head and stroking his face I heard him whisper "Hobo, you've been a great companion to mama, you don't have to suffer anymore buddy, your free to go, let go." Hobo looked up into his eyes, he is blind remember, and they gazed at each other for a moment. I knew what their spirits were saying to each other. Disoriented Hobo wobbled around for a bit then moved closer to Mr. Peek, layed down and instantly took his last breaths.<br />
No tears were shed...sadly!!<br />
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The day was sunny, the air was still. Mazi and I watched for a while, she was so reverent. Suddenly, a gust of wind rushed by, Mr. Peek looked right at me and we both said aloud, "There goes his spirit."<br />
I walked closer to the dog to lay my hand on his head to say farewell and to feel the grace of God freeing this dog from his rotting skin. Mazi helped me pick flowers and place them on and around him for reverent respect.<br />
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Mr. Peek dug a hole and as soon as he started to bury the body small pellets of hail rained down on the earth. The sun was still shinning.<br />
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I thought about this death I witnessed for several days and am still thinking about it. I have lost many animals before but this one I was free from any attachment and it struck me from a different chord. I felt the sacredness of life and the sacredness of death much deeper that moment, perhaps because it didn't have the distraction of sadness attached. This dog was free, finally!!<br />
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I was listening to an interview with Arianna Huffington, the owner and creator of Huffington Post. She was talking about death and the importance of what Socrates once said "to practice death daily" the importance about discussing death over dinner, around coffee, etc. Investigating death can be a doorway to wisdom. She discussed how integrating death into our daily lives creates a life with more spirit and consciousness. Once death is integrated then life becomes richer. No longer is the importance about what position one has in the work field, or how many achievements we make in a lifetime, success isn't defined by money or position. It changes to living life fuller by the moment. <br />
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Now, ambition and achievements are great but they no longer define what we are or who we are. They are just a byproduct of what happened when we lived a more spiritual life day by day. She brought up how after death comes to us we will no longer look at our life by our achievements, because we are not our achievements and we are not our bodies. Most likely we will be looking forward only. Our culture has made such an importance of things that are taking us away from being present. Technology doesn't help that either. As we are addicted to filling every spacial gap with looking and fidgeting with our digital devices. I too, suffer here. The information is so incredible. This creates much more unnecessary suffering to our already suffering world. Arianna describes life as a rental care and death is like dropping your rental car and flying. The interest of where flying will take us is far more interesting than reviewing what our rental car did. The importance of life, is to live our conscious moments to creating a much better world that we will leave behind. Only being aware and conscious of our soul and spiritual selves will help us see the clarity of what life's purpose really is. No matter your Deity, no matter your religious practices. Its all the same. Being a conscious being is the purpose of life. Each practice or event of life gives us all more opportunity to see or feel the depth of this truth.<br />
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It is far more important to see each day as it could be the last, we have all heard that before, "live life to the fullest." I use to think that meant have more adventure, explore forbidden cities, eat exotic foods, move quickly to get it all in and don't stop, just don't stop. I am beginning to realize that it simply means feel more, no matter where I am and what I'm doing be more present and involved now. Death is the only thing that is certain in life and it will come to us all. Will I personally think about what career I had, what event I missed out on what country I didn't get to visit?<br />
..NO! Even though I feel like these fleeting things are important now, they are not...at all! I am where I am because I am growing here. Becoming more conscious everyday. Mostly because of Amazing Grace! She keeps me soooo present in so many ways!<br />
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If I, and others, choose to make each moment more in tune with each other, more inline with our souls, more conscious. If we all as a species are more aware of ourselves and our intuition, then we will leave a legacy of awareness which will live on much more than any other achievement our species can leave. Once we are dead, we will not look back, not once, I believe!<br />
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Death should be a daily conscious thought, because like Socrates said, it can take us at any moment.<br />
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The buds are opening on the branches, the birds are flocking above again, the ladybugs have multiplied and overtaken our windowsills and our baby girl is pretty much potty trained. Starting the small steps to her independence.<br />
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Our family is facing another season change together, this one brings us renewal and growth. Mazi has become so aware of herself and the world around her. She is so alert. Observing the changes of nature and of her own little body.<br />
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Watching the buds begin to open is exciting for both of us, this new life is incredible to witness with my young sprout. JJ brought me home some tulip bulbs and we are experiencing their bloom together. Tulips are very few around here and I have missed them soo much. They are one of my favorite flowers. Each morning Mazi points them out as they slowly spread out their petals to take in the sun. She smells them as well as all the flowers around the neighborhood even the teeny tiny little weeds in in the grass, she appreciates those lil beauty's just like all the others, still so pure in her heart and thought. She often likes to share them with her daddy too!</div>
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She is guiding JJ and I on what she needs and when she needs it. Potty training is going quite smoothly with about one accident a day, usually my fault for not paying full attention to her signals, she has dry pants every morning so far. We have, however, found ourselves in some of the most precarious situations, peeing in the car, in the parking lot, on the grass....everywhere we go. She is very comfortable using the lawn and the forest as her prime potty spots. I love her natural ways!<br />
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Our family is ready for the new life of spring and the warmer days to enjoy the outside air. We have our garden almost ready for seeds and our seedlings are sprouting In their lil beds indoors. We have already taken long walks in the Tennessee forests, found plenty of puddles to toss rocks into, and visited many local parks just wetting our feet for whats to come.<br />
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Missing my Utah home is tucked in my mind forever but not becoming my focus or my emotional state, this is my goal. Trying to stay present with where my life is now is taking over those thoughts. It feels healthy and where my head should be. In the arms of my Mr. He can carry us all!<br />
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This momma bee is springing into what IS!<br />
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Your my sister, the one that I have on this earth.<br />
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We grew together in a sand box of cookie cutters, not knowing our place from one chip to another.<br />
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We spent some quality time together with my family. My lil brother Darik got married bringing all sorts of relatives that I haven't seen for many years. I can't believe my lil brother is married??? Our lives are moving into another chapter and it is exciting!! </div>
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I always took my large Utah family for granted and seeing the support at Dariks wedding made me realize how nice it is to have so many people sharing my blood. We truly all have a connection that keeps us so close and loving even though we don't get to look into each other's eyes very often. The distance doesn't change a thing and that is pure magic. </div>
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So many hugs, so much exchange of energy! Mr. Peek took care of Mazi during the wedding so I could socialize and speak to all my relatives and good friends. Our marriage was simple and only close family was there so I haven't seen many of these peeps in ages.</div>
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Mazi doesn't enjoy the large crowded social scene, spending most of her days with just Jj and I these events can bring on a bit of space suffocation. She does like her space! </div>
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The wedding was, well, with two gorgeous people...Gorgeous! You couldn't ask for prettier people to have matched up. Both Darik and his bride Cara were busy but seemed to really enjoy their day!! I'm so glad my whole family was there!</div>
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Mazi and I are staying the entire month of February. It's so great being here but when Mr. Peek is away there is a hole in my heart, a piece that's missing and felt each day. </div>
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Mazi felt her first touch of dry desert Earth.<br>
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She loved it! We swam daily, walked and I took a meditation session through a labyrinth during nap time. <br>
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The desert heals so many wounds. Both Mr. Peek and I have always found it to be our perfect dose of medicine. It was lovely and regenerating.<br>
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Oh the joys of this lovely state. I have overcome all the politics and look past the parts I thought once trapped me. I feel very free here now! <br>
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The mountain accepts and loves me, I feel Gods presence, the Divine that speaks to me in the wilderness. It is peacefully fulfilling and I long for my feet to scale these hills and valleys when I'm away. Such power. Such peace.<br>
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My heart is feeling fuller each day. I'm treating myself to some body zoning and I have let go of so much unnecessary built up emotion that has been trapped in my body all the way from young childhood and so on. I'm not rolling in my old shit I'm just letting it go forever and it is wonderful. I'm more in tune with not taking on others junk and life is feeling light again. It's good. Forever there is personal work to be done but I'm in a good place. I can deal with what still lies ahead in my current place in life. My inner struggles. I've learned a lot on this trip home. I can tell Mazi has too. She is becoming so much more confident in herself. </div>
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She has desires already that are more than her needs. She expresses herself and is communicating so well, I get her, I really do. <br>
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She is coming into her own, choosing what she likes in life and I have noticed she is feeling some of her first fears, which we all have to feel. I am here for her.<br>
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We are taking this journey together hand in hand. I love my Amazing Grace more than I can ever express, and all the mothers who read this know exactly what I mean!<br>
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Mazi's illness started with a fever, I watched it, it lasted one day and only got to 101.8. She slept the entire day. Then, it turned to sneezing, a lil cough mostly at night and a runny nose. This is what I did to help my baby. I have studied a course on Holistic Health to be a Practitioner of Holistic Medicine. I use it on my family but know that I can share what helped us.<br>
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Once the fever started it was in the middle of the night, I sleep with her snuggled next to me so I knew she was warming up, I took her clothes off half way and snuggled skin to skin sending her healing Love (works wonders).<br>
First thing in the morning I rubbed a cool cloth on her forehead and gave her Dr, Christophers "Kid-e well" My dear friend is an Herbalist and studied this Dr's wonderful cabinet of healing herbs. BTW, EVERY over the counter medicine, even the natural elderberry syrups are not recommended for children under 2 years of age. These gentle herbs are easy for our bodies to recognize and utilize because they are simple and not filled with fillers or sugar. I used a dropperfull twice a day for the entire three days and then I just finish out the week cause these are used similar to antibiotics finish out the week is what worked for us. I also kept up with the daily vitamins and probiotics.<br>
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Once the fever broke and the cough started I filled up a humidifier, put peppermint, eucalyptus, and tea tree oil in a diffuser and placed these by the bed at nighttime. Her cough was very mild and not deep at all. I cleaned out her nose with a nose frida every morning and night and anytime during the day that her nose kept running. This kept her passages clear since she hasn't learned to blow her nose yet, close, but not yet.<br>
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Each night I rubbed a beeswax rub of eucalyptus, and tea tree on her chest and back. Also, I mixed one drop of pure oregano oil from Doterra and a gob of coconut oil on the bottom of her feet to fight the virus, this I repeated morning and night while the cough and runny nose took over my baby. She still wasn't back to her happy playful self so I knew this was taking a toll on her body and spirit.<br>
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I enjoy the healing power of nature and use lots of tools in this realm of medicine. <br>
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Mazi takes to crystals and stones really well. Energy is in all things and the Divine energy exists in these elements of nature. They pull and attract just like anything that is composed of energy, so I use these to extract negative thoughts, energy, or vibrations from whatever needs healing. Mazi will rub these on her head herself and shake them out when she is finished. She allowed me to place them on her lungs, throat and head while I talked to her and told her what they are doing to her body. I believe she is very receptive because she feels the healing power they contain. Together, we worked to rid her body of what wasn't needed and after three very long days we were successful. The fourth day she wasn't fully back to normal but I knew we were out of the dark woods when she would talk and play with her babies and treat them like patients, cleaning out their noses and rubbing crystals on them. For more info on crystals read this article http://www.aloradesigns.ca/index_files/howtohealwithcrystals.htm<br>
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I know there will be more times of illness in our future and I have turned to so many wonderful mothers whom have helped me learn these skills of healing, love and patience. I want to return that favor and share my experience here.<br>
I have felt so drained and empty myself from the energy I gave to Amazing Grace. I am thankful to have the healing power of Love that all us Mothers have and I am thankful to have the healing power of Mother Nature helping me out. God is in all of nature and I felt that Divinity as I gave to my girl even when I was exhausted and couldn't really think straight myself.<br>
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Hope this helps those who are interested. In the moment, it is brutal but the learning is a triumph...This Too Shall Pass! I'm not even a religious woman and I use this passage so much!<br>
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I spent the last days of 2013 on the beach of Destin, Florida. My family met up with JJ's sister and her family. We were there for a week and we didn't get to see the sun once. The ocean and it's great power was exactly what was needed for the end of another year. Amazing hasn't experienced the ocean before and it was so exciting to see her reaction. I was shocked! This baby who Loves water more than most things, had a fear of the ocean!! One of Earths meditation icons. <br>
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She watched it closely as the waves crashed on the shore. I took off her shoes and socks, which made her nervous, the sand was chilly but not too bad, not for the baby who loves being outside, even in the frigid cold. She walked toward the waves, she was so curious, watching the waves roll through the surface moving her way. As soon as the water touched her toes she lost it! She couldn't even look at the water for about 30 minutes after that. She wanted nothing more to do with the water for the rest of the visit. <div>I know this will pass as she grows and develops an understanding of the powerful water source. I know she felt its energy and realized it was alive and moving on its own, unlike any water she has witnessed before. I never would have guessed this outcome. <br>
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She was however, very interested in the sand though. Picking it up and watching it slowly pour out of her hand all over her clothes. She would watch it pile up on her legs, then brush it off. She loved pushing her hands into the grains of sand and watch them disappear and then reappear when she lifted them out. Her own version of peek-a-boo. It was fascinating to see her explore with sand. I'm so happy to witness these moments of discovery. <br>
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We took her to the beach, all bundled up in a down coat and a hat. The wind was blowing gently and the birds were enjoying the goodies they found on the shore. Mazi stayed close to her Dad and I. Trying to chase the birds she would fall and as soon as she hit the sand, her arms would lift. Not wanting to touch the grainy new earth she discovered. Sometimes, I feel like Mazi gets bothered when her hands are dirty. She loves washing her hands and she always tells us when her hands are gooey. So funny from a girl who loves dirt. Looking for sea shells wasn't too exciting to her, she lost interest quickly and focused more on chasing the birds, they brought much more fun. </div>
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I simply enjoyed listening to the wind try and tell me how this new year should feel. Being around my beautiful partner and my adorable child was enough for me. Just walking on the beach brought a bit more clarity. I still don't know what I'm doing but I did come up with some New Year resolutions that I believe I can handle.<br>
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1.practice yoga everyday-even if it's just the MDR (minimum daily requirement) or some floor meditation I will get it in everyday!!! My practice deserves this and I know it will help my soul. </div>
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2.love more-everything, especially myself. I know this makes life better. </div>
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3.desire less-my heart is full of desires, so many that I think it creates so much hardship in my mind. I truly have the best parts of life and the rest is just tasty because it dangles in my face everyday but if I can overcome my list of desires I feel like I can find so much more contentment for my place in this life. It's a good place but I often feel a lack. A lack of family, friends, community, my own home, lack of myself, time blah blah blah. This is silly. I have everything i truly need. I need to start thinking that I am just on a vacation from ME, so I can be fully present for MY family. Whom I will practice loving even more this year. </div>
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The week was very awakening on many levels. I didn't spend the passing year with my Mr. Peek or my family but I learned to love another one. </div>
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I was staring at the face of my sleeping angel as the year turned.</div>
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I am still alive and I am still growing and learning so much. The Earth is a magical place and speaks so clearly if we can just listen more. One of the days while I was walking the beach with Mazi, the ocean was perfectly still, no waves, no breeze, silence. It was quiet and I know I was paying attention to the message. The Earth, in all the chaos that is reaping on her surface and in her skies, is still at peace, at peace with what is going on around her, positive, negative, no matter what she is at peace and can find stillness. I too can follow the example presented to me from the Divine. Stillness and peace will flood my heart too.</div>
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We visited Santa at our local nursery which was a much more private setting than the malls. No kids were around except the cute little Santa's helper thats pictured with us. Amazing looked at the white bearded man who was approaching her and instantly wrapped her arms around my neck, started kicking her feet and burying her face in my chest. She would look at him but didn't want anything to do with him, and she really didn't like him entering her safety space. </div>
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She has read many books about him and seen his picture all over but I'm not sure she realized he was a large fat Real man. Its almost like she knew he wasn't the real deal and she wasn't going to be fooled. He was an odd little santa, kinda insecure and closed off which really didn't help his energy around Amazing, who reads people very very well.</div>
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Lets just say I think Mazi would be much happier if she were to be introduced to baby Jesus. She can't get enough of him and points him out in any nativity scene. we set up some christmas lights, a tiny tree and about 7 small nativity scenes around the house for our decor and she is inthralled with the baby Jesus in each one. </div>
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JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-55840329088297665522013-12-20T16:28:00.001-08:002013-12-20T16:28:23.187-08:00Merry Christmas My Dear Friends!<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/play/4d7a6b774e5441794d6a453d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link&partner=commissionjunction" target="_blank"><img width="420" height="330" alt="Click to play this Smilebox collage" src="http://www.smilebox.com/snap/4d7a6b774e5441794d6a453d0d0a.jpg" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com?partner=commissionjunction&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img width="420" height="46" alt="Create your own collage - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmilebox.gif" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">This <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/collages.html?campaign=blog_playback_link&partner=commissionjunction" target="_blank">photo collage</a> personalized with Smilebox</td></tr></table>
JJ & Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296617153856311065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4789314721464492459.post-2849347292170015982013-12-03T19:10:00.001-08:002013-12-03T19:10:48.219-08:00A winter in wonder land.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU6nD9MYxCeYdc2heKJGeOl7CBgSE25Y7fSKtMwjACqHuW1lJEEzvR8LdZIq9NMJEXSpmm-ldE4LaYRVcTOSvpLaBEdVkfXMTcjRPr4L3Z8OibcefsiY55wKDMjaYKQKbXSQcMyOpym7c/s640/blogger-image--1210323844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU6nD9MYxCeYdc2heKJGeOl7CBgSE25Y7fSKtMwjACqHuW1lJEEzvR8LdZIq9NMJEXSpmm-ldE4LaYRVcTOSvpLaBEdVkfXMTcjRPr4L3Z8OibcefsiY55wKDMjaYKQKbXSQcMyOpym7c/s640/blogger-image--1210323844.jpg"></a></div>I'm back in Tennessee. Land of rain and traffic. I feel content in my heart for the time being. Spending thanksgiving with family is very comforting and filled with joy, and good food.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZplMRgXys6bsLozeRMO7gq77c3yZQqDJCsTSXowiVDYuVwzNgC6itfsKVK07vm3XYGWr4Bsh3OuFG8A8yqsR2uqgk8a7FTsJx8amDjUJthx1v7aW_xXKfoPnhElaej9AOyWWytXUSjnE/s640/blogger-image-2022122954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZplMRgXys6bsLozeRMO7gq77c3yZQqDJCsTSXowiVDYuVwzNgC6itfsKVK07vm3XYGWr4Bsh3OuFG8A8yqsR2uqgk8a7FTsJx8amDjUJthx1v7aW_xXKfoPnhElaej9AOyWWytXUSjnE/s640/blogger-image-2022122954.jpg"></a></div> It has given me a warmth in my heart that hopefully, won't wear off for an extended period of time. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhku9F5eT-Ez5lELAIR3SqmisNMbSsskVYFYRqFdca7CnQhoj56rrgbDAay7BJ7_HCjFwMhrG7eNUH1DF-xPT26eZaBKPN_8lyhdyRPRwuZ8TuKOrdcDd9eo6clGL0YDWBwHjfP_uj9PLM/s640/blogger-image-337303827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhku9F5eT-Ez5lELAIR3SqmisNMbSsskVYFYRqFdca7CnQhoj56rrgbDAay7BJ7_HCjFwMhrG7eNUH1DF-xPT26eZaBKPN_8lyhdyRPRwuZ8TuKOrdcDd9eo6clGL0YDWBwHjfP_uj9PLM/s640/blogger-image-337303827.jpg"></a></div><div>I was welcomed by the arms of a loving man and a few of the dear friends I've made while I've been away from my home. Mazi was more than happy to see he father and wakes up every morning looking over to his side of the bed to check for his presence. When she sees him she squeals, "Hi Daa-Dee!" We both smile with the inner joy that only parents can have for such a sweet soul. I accept my place in life right now, it's not big, it's not noticed but it's where I am and I am suppose to be here. I see so much for me. My visions of creation and creativity are astoundingly strong right now. Somehow I don't know what direction I'm to go and where I'm to focus my energy outside of Amazing grace. For now I am just staying present and watching her explore her first Christmas season in her body of awareness. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglesfJFNsZUfKVi7ev7RoWM1_38hutpmZs3TRsswqCqkbnqig33an0qe7glMeMPX5gcXjgL3LNaRFj2BfT-nz0RKHfIGauFBnrrSdDaHUO2KZlooyehMRpXiSMofPC9PgNQOp_KdpKoog/s640/blogger-image-1876523581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglesfJFNsZUfKVi7ev7RoWM1_38hutpmZs3TRsswqCqkbnqig33an0qe7glMeMPX5gcXjgL3LNaRFj2BfT-nz0RKHfIGauFBnrrSdDaHUO2KZlooyehMRpXiSMofPC9PgNQOp_KdpKoog/s640/blogger-image-1876523581.jpg"></a></div>She is loving the colors, the lights, the magical trees and her many many trips to the small privately owned toy stores that cover nashville. This season seems so special, even if I'm away from my lovely family I am with MY family. Our tree is 3 ft tall and filled with simple small glass balls. We have three stockings and I am looking for the perfect nativity scene that I can't live without. </div><div>It's small. It's simple. It's what our life is right now and I am trying to embrace it. </div><div>I must thank my family. Especially parents for the wonderful time in my home land. Those friends who took the time from their busy lives to be part of my world for a bit. I love you all so dearly and want you to know the importance you have in my life. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3wV6JdkQKuHaEWYfivFORDr9DH9Fk1reLE34uFVJ1i-_V8T9R35x16DXYLkp6ATeVZfSZelWwObuxHxo6FpB5LzgkkyhKXmli59UAkxPy8CtrkZZzB7dbINsBqzD3UyWS7EFTonZ1zY/s640/blogger-image-543422407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3wV6JdkQKuHaEWYfivFORDr9DH9Fk1reLE34uFVJ1i-_V8T9R35x16DXYLkp6ATeVZfSZelWwObuxHxo6FpB5LzgkkyhKXmli59UAkxPy8CtrkZZzB7dbINsBqzD3UyWS7EFTonZ1zY/s640/blogger-image-543422407.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Let the Christmas season begin! 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