Urgent Care Walkout

It's 11:20pm on Monday night and the boy just finally fell asleep. I have not had a break long enough to write a blog (or any breaks at all really) so this is going to be short.

Three trips to Urgent Care this week for us. One for Zachary - his Pink Eye is all cleared up now. The second trip was for me, and the third was because I walked out of the second.

I'll say it a thousand times... if you're not satisfied with the level of medical care you are getting, seek additional help.

I would like to be able to tell you more details when I have more time, but here's the short version. The doctor came in and gave me incorrect information - twice. Then when I called him out on it, he accused me of yelling at him. I told him that the fact that he did not like what I was saying did not mean I was yelling and that I was not comfortable with the level of medical expertise I was receiving. I would need a second opinion. He replied, "Well I'm the only guy here." So I left.

Thankfully, the second doctor at the second facility discovered that I had an ear infection and would need antibiotics. So here we are. I am going to have to find time to tell you all the whole story soon.

It's 11:54pm. Posting now - goodnight everyone!

Much Love and well wishes for a happy and healthy week ahead...

Namaste,
T

#ChangeYourSong

Have you ever tried complaining to your doctor about how hard it is to eat healthy? Mine told me I had to change my thoughts. Instead of thinking about how hard it is, "Just think of making better choices." Every day, every meal is a choice. It seemed simple enough.

That thought lingered with me throughout the week. By thinking of how hard it is (and before you say “it’s not that hard” - please keep in mind that I'm taking care of two dogs and a baby) I was focused on the challenge. Changing my mind is simple enough, but not always easy. My doctor was right. While focused on the challenge, I was sabotaging my own power. It’s not something difficult. It’s a simple choice. Remembering that I DO have a choice is empowering. It allows me to take the reins. With that in mind, I started making healthier food choices.

I carried the idea of changing my mind over to other things too. All day long I make up silly songs to entertain the baby. I decided some of the lyrics needed a change.

“Ay, ay, ay, ay… no sir I have no bananas” soon became “Ay, ay, ay, ay… Yes I do have some bananas.” (What can I say, he thinks the word “banana” is hilarious.) “Bananas, bananas galore... Bananas yes please I’ll have more… Ay, ay, ay, ay… How I do love my bananas” etc. (You get the idea.)

Why would I repeat a lyric about a state of lack? Why wouldn’t I sing from a place of bounty and reinforce THAT idea? Hello? What was I thinking?

Of the thousands of thoughts we have in our heads all day long, what do we keep repeating to ourselves that we could change? How can I continue to change my song and improve my life? This week, I’ll listen closely and #changemysong.

Namaste,

T

Super Foods

It became apparent to me this week that I MUST eat in a very healthy way in order to maintain my pace. I've been pushing myself very hard and when there are long hours and traveling involved, it can become difficult to find nourishing food options. I discovered a GREAT smoothie place! 

I had been what I call "beyond coffee." Caffeine was no longer working, and was starting to make me feel sick. I really just needed some more sleep and to stop working so hard, but I could not. Across the street from the coffee place was a juice place that I had never tried. I'm SO GLAD I went in.

After drinking a blend of superfoods including spinach and fruit, I found myself bursting with energy I didn't imagine would be possible. I went back the next day and replicated the effect. 

After driving all night to arrive four hundred miles away, this morning (Monday) I was exhausted. I went online and found another smoothie place with amazing healthy options. Both of my new favorite food places are family owned, private businesses with very passionate and dedicated owners. I love their products and love supporting them!

I'll try to slow down a little this week. :) I'll be grateful for my health and for all the amazing people working hard to make their dreams come true - and making the world a little better in the process.

Namaste!
T

Mind, Body, Spirit Montage...

Aside from the daily grind of mundane tasks this week, I have been on a discovery quest.  In my search for guidance, clarity and answers this week, I’ve come across some great teachers and leaders in all three categories of mind, body and spirit - so I thought I would just share them all!

Mind: 

I attended a workshop this weekend entitled “Healthy Self-Esteem” held by Priscilla Keresey.  She is certified as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotist, is certified to facilitate Past Life Regression, has a Master's degree in Divinity from the Beloved Community Seminary and is an ordained Minister of Peace.  She is a certified member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, and a certified practitioner of EFT (a form of energy medicine)(1).  Below is a link to a page on her website explaining how hypnosis works. The power of our minds is truly amazing!  Her workshop was illuminating.

Click Here to link to her page “Why It Works”

Body:

I feel like I have made such an AWESOME DISCOVERY in finding this company!  On Sunday, I stopped in the bagel shop where the “Grass+Rxoots” company is located. “Grass Rxoots food is 100% free of artificial colors, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, chemicals, gluten, wheat, soy, processed sugar, dairy products and corn.”  They are “a movement that considers the power of food in every decision.”(2)  I had the “Love Potion #9” (made with beets, apples, lemon, and ginger) and the “Stacked Burrito Bowl” which contains beans, quinoa, tomato, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, cashew, romaine, and sea salt.  Both were OUTSTANDING and incredibly healthy!  Also, they have such a great story of how their company was born.  I love this brand!  I totally believe in them!

Click here for Grass+Rxoots' “About Us” page

Spirit:

I’ve been listening to two audio books (lectures) by Caroline Myss all week.  I think I may be in love with her.  :)  She is an American author with five New York Times Bestsellers.  I heard her speak live at an event in October and liked her immediately.  The lectures I’ve been listening to reflect ideas that are contained in her books “Archtypes: Who Are You” and “Sacred Contracts.”  While listening to her lectures, I lost count of how many “Aha!” moments I had in which I had to stop the track and just sit there and think for a minute to digest the brilliance of her thoughts.

Click here for “Caroline Myss Three Levels of Power Excerpt Pt. 1”

  

Hope you all have a gorgeous week!

Namaste

T

1. Keresey, P. (2013, December 3).  via hypnosis: my experience.  via hypnosis.  Retrieved February 23, 2014, from http://www.viahypnosis.com/myexperience.htm.

2. http://www.grassrxoots.com/#!our-rxoots/c1se