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Skating

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Adventures in Brooke-Land:

I have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, which includes being allergic to sodium lauryl sulphate, most soaps, shampoos, and conditioners. I have found a couple of shampoos that work, which is great because my hair stays clean. However, conditioners just seem to include chemicals and man-made crap and “fragrance” by default. So my hair was getting pretty dried out.

Finally, I consulted my favorite herbal resource book on self-care, by Rosemary Gladstar. She recommends a hair hot-oil treatment as a great conditioner for dry hair. And she has a really easy recipe. Just take a double-boiler, heat a couple teaspoons of coconut oil or olive oil or jojoba oil, add your selected herbs and EO’s, and rub it into your hair…

So I got out the double boiler and the coconut  oil. And the first thing I had to do was wash the soy-wax residue out of the double boiler, because I mostly use it to make candles, and my skin does NOT react well to soy wax. Then I started the coconut oil (4 teaspoons worth, because it just doesn’t look like much in the bottom of the pan, and because I knew I’d end up spilling some eventually). And went to find my herbs and EO’s. Which were harder to find than I thought. So I ended up with a bit of powdered stinging nettle (very green), and some dried Calendula flowers. And threw them into the coconut oil, as instructed. Next, I went and got the bathroom set up for my experiment. Plastic bag to wrap the top of my head/hair in once the hot oil was applied; old towel to wrap around that to keep the heat in. Remember: HOT oil treatment.

Then I got out my waterproof food temperature-tester. The oil is only supposed to be 100 to 105* when you apply it. Mine was over 120* Whoops. So I took it off the heat, and mixed the herbs in a little better, and went into the bathroom so I could hang my head over the tub while applying the hot oil. After it cooled down a bit. And stood there. And the cat came too, to see all the fun. She sat directly behind my legs as I leaned over the tub. And played with the plastic bag that was supposed to cover my hot-oiled hair. So helpful.

Finally, the hot oil was cool enough to touch, so I started rubbing it into my hair and scalp, as instructed. And dribbled a lot of green coconut oil goo into the tub in the process. Grabbed the plastic bag and put it on top, wrapped the towel around my head/hair/bag as instructed, and went OH. I really hope the plastic bag isn’t touching my skin (it is), because I’m probably allergic to it. In fact, my sensitivity to off-gassing man-made products like this bag is kind of the whole point of this attempt to naturally condition my hair. And I’m supposed to keep the plastic bag on my head for an hour. Huh.

Twenty minutes later I’d had enough, and went to unwrap my (slimy, gritty, green-and-flower-petal) hair, so I could shampoo and rinse, just like Rosemary Gladstar’s instructions say to do. And she adds that your hair might still be a tiny bit oily at first, but will quickly soak up the last of the oil after your shower, and then your hair will love you.

So there I am, in the hottest shower I can handle, skating around the tub on a bunch of coconut oil, shampooing my hair for the second time, because IT ISN’T COMING OUT. The gritty green powdered stinging nettle and coconut oil, that is. And I look down, and the dried Calendula flowers have clogged the shower drain, so I’m standing in about six inches of GREEN OILY WATER. And finally I think that at least I’ve gotten most of the green out, and oh-thank-god my towel isn’t white, so I get out of the shower and dry off. And get dressed. And comb my hair. And realize that I can probably style my hair ANY WAY I WANT TO BECAUSE THERE IS STILL THAT MUCH COCONUT OIL IN IT.

And then I look back into the tub. The green slime has formed a ring about six inches high, and the floor of the tub is a skating rink. And I really don’t want anyone else in my family to unsuspectingly step into that tub and go flying. So I get out a rag and a bunch of salt and some concentrated lemon juice, and start scrubbing.

Three hours later, I go pick up a friend from work, and tell her I finally tried the hot oil treatment on my hair.

She’s excited for me, and asks: “Have you seen it dry yet? Did it work?”

“It IS dry,” I tell her.

She reaches over and feels my wet-looking clumpy hair, “Wow, yeah. And very oily. Do you have a kleenex so I can wipe my hand?”

So much for the at-home hot hair oil treatment idea. Anybody have suggestions for a chemical and sulphide-free hair conditioner? A month from now, when I get all the coconut oil out of my hair, I could really use one.

Be Well. And remember to laugh, because it’s so much better than crying.

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Sensitives

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Today is interesting for many reasons. One reason, however, has made me laugh repeatedly at the improbability and silliness of the world, and it’s only 1 pm… Generally speaking, Sensitives and Empaths pick up on other peoples’ emotions. Occasionally, we’re also sensitive to animal emotions or world events that cause large emotional outpourings. And this does actually relate to the “interesting improbability” I mention at the top of the page.

Today, all the Sensitives I’ve interacted with are very easily distracted, jumping from topic to topic, and rather full of excited “get something done” energy– which easily swings to defensive yelling. It’s strangely fun. A little like staying up too late to talk with your favorite friend the night before, then getting up early, doing yoga, and eating a lot of sugar the next morning. Can you hear us vibrating in our chairs? BZZZZZZ

Empaths and Sensitives tend to experience other peoples’ emotions as if those emotions are our own. We could be perfectly happy in our own lives, then step into an elevator with someone who (unbeknownst to us) just got fired from their job, and suddenly we are angry with the world, and rather depressed. For no apparent reason, unless we discover that the other person in the elevator is actually the person feeling that way. I actually teach workshops to sensitives and healers about separating your own emotions and energy from the emotions and feelings of the people around you.

But anyway… When I realized how MANY of my sensitive friends are getting easily distracted and overwhelmed today by any form of sensory input that comes along, I started trying to figure out what we were all picking up on. (For example, I was mid-sentence about a telephone conversation I’d just had, and got distracted by the beep-beep-beep of a backing up truck two blocks away, and then had to pause and pet the cat before I could finish my story.)

I don’t actually have any specific answers yet… But– It seems like many of us are experiencing a major shift in the world’s energy, as if a million tiny pieces of the Karmic Puzzle are suddenly falling into their proper place. It’s exhilarating and slightly overwhelming. You feel a bit buzzed with happy anticipatory energy, and very tired because of how all that stretched out-of-place energy has suddenly snapped into place, and the world’s energy muscles can finally rest for a moment, and acknowledge how uncomfortable it all was before. And I think we’re picking up on that exhaustion, as well as that (often joyful) sense of WONDER at how much will suddenly be resolved and how the puzzle suddenly makes sense. The whole always seems so much simpler and easier to see than all the scattered little pieces ever are.

Do you feel it? What’s your explanation for it all? What piece just fell into place for you?
Be Well.

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Beautiful Things

Sunday, April 8th, 2012

Months ago I had a conversation with a good friend (and you really should check out her blog, too!) in which she reminded me that it’s okay for me to have beautiful things. I’ve been on a “get things done and save money doing it” budget for so long that I’d forgotten this. It’s okay for me to have beautiful things.

And recently, I’ve realized that I KNOW WHAT I WANT. This is more revolutionary than it seems. You see, we seem to spend so much of our time trying to figure out what everyone else wants, or thinks we should have, or what we should have… and so little time figuring out what we each want for ourselves, really. Also, I think it is a rare person who knows what she/he wants (and we’re talking long-term here, careers and exercise routines… not just a temporary bedroom wall color or a fun pair of shoes) in their life, or what you want your everyday life to look like, before the age of 30. I’ve only really had a sense of knowing (and liking) myself for a few years.

The cool part is that I KNOW WHAT I WANT now. I know what I want my life to include, and what my goals for the future are as well. I know what I want my home to be like, how I want it to function, and what I need to have in it so that this is possible. I know what I want my community to be like, my close friendships, and where I want to live/work. I know what work I want to be doing (generally), and I know what it’ll take to get there. I know the kind of clothing that really suits me (though not always the size), and I’ve got a long (unwritten) list of what brings me joy and gives my life its meaning.

I’m sharing this with you both because I’m celebrating the fact, and because I recognize that while I KNOW WHAT I WANT right now… I’m also comfortable with the fact that I MAY NOT ALWAYS WANT THAT. Someday, I may want to raise ducks and breed cats. I may want to move to Mexico. I may want a ginormous rambling old farm house. But I know that right now, I want a smaller studio-style space, with TONS of shelving. I plan to grow my Life Coaching and Healing work, and utilize my experience and education as a librarian. I prefer comfort over fashion. And one cat is PLENTY in my life.

And I know that sharing these little reality-checks with you is important to me as well. You don’t have to know what the rest of your life will look like. Nobody does, really. And it’s okay to take time out from that hectic schedule, dust out the corners of your mind, look through a bunch of magazines or web photos or happy memories or whatever, and figure out what you want your real life to be RIGHT NOW.

This isn’t about the perfect bed frame or the perfect little black dress. This is bigger than that. This is about fitting in to your own reality. Understanding that you are HAPPY wearing clogs, or kitten heels, or going barefoot in the yard, and recreating your lifeway so that you can be who you are– the person who wears THAT on her feet. The person who drives THAT vehicle to work. The person who doesn’t really want three different sets of dinnerware: formal, everyday, and grandmother’s china. Maybe you are someone who enjoys using the formal dishes EVERY day. What if that was okay, too? Well, for one thing, you could really empty out a bunch of cupboard space if you lived YOUR WAY, and not the way one is “supposed to live.” I’m just saying…

We each see beauty a little differently. It’s okay for your life to be beautiful in your eyes, too.
Be Well.

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Lately and Soonish

Friday, April 6th, 2012

Lately, I’ve offered a couple of workshops that I’m really pleased about. It’s a good feeling to look at my work, and know I’m giving what I have to give well. For example, this past Sunday I offered the Sunday afternoon Masterclass: Seventh Generation Parenting for the first time. An entire afternoon dedicated to skills and wise insights for healthier parenting. And as much information as I provide to parents about growing healthy and well-balanced children (of all ages), I also focus intensively on how to take care of yourself as a parent. I’ve learned that one of the biggest pitfalls of parenting is that of needing our children to approve of our decisions. The challenge, of course, is that as parents, we are the ones who need to set the boundaries and rules that keep our children safe– whether or not the children LIKE being kept safe– and be able to explain to our children why the boundaries are there.

Another workshop that I’ll be offering soonish is The Self-Centering Woman: Mindful Healing series. If you’ve already taken the Self-Centering: Embodiment workshops, or if you are feeling challenged to find time, energy, and safe space in which to remember who you are, these workshops are a great place to start. I’m even offering an April Special, so that instead of paying $175 for all three Mindful Healing workshops, the fee is only $125. Seriously, if you are ready to remember who you are, sign up and show up. If you’re trying to make positive changes in your life, but keep getting overwhelmed by reality, this is a GREAT way to get the support and extra resources that might just make all the difference. Workshops start April 15th. Please call or email to register.

And on Sunday, April 29th, I’m offering another Masterclass: The Art of Discernment. One of the most challenging lessons I’ve learned as a Life Coach is to differentiate between judgement, constructive criticism, and discernment. Life is to precious to spend all your time wishing things were different, or hoping that our actions set us apart from the actions of someone else whom we judge to be somehow lacking. Instead, discernment is that opportunity to recognize differences, and appreciate the gifts that every way of being brings. An opportunity to recognize that we always have choices– even if the choice is not to participate in some new form of madness that our loved ones are acting out. Plan instead to be your best self, and do each and every day what is good in you to do. And that is enough. The Art of Discernment is an afternoon Masterclass, and the fee is $125. I can’t wait to offer this workshop! Join me.

Be Well.

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Shikibutons

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

I know it sounds kinda weird, but I’ve fallen in love with a sleep system. Layers of organic mattresses, customized to your individual sleeping preference. Soaring Heart Natural Bedding explains them this way:

Used in Japan for thousands of years, the thin, layerable sleeping mats called shikibutons (pronounced “shick-ee-boo-tahn” try it, it’s fun!) are one of the best ways to experience natural sleep at its most pure.

About Layering
One of the best ways to approach the assembly of a natural bed system is to stack several thin shikibutons on top of one another, sometimes in conjunction with a wool topper for extra softness. Plus, this way a system can be added to over time whenever a new layer is desired.

I am totally in love with the bedding, the name, and the system it represents. Now, I just need an extra $2,000 to make all my shikibuton dreams come true (sorry for the pun). Or at least $300 to get started– that’s how much their extra-padded full-size organic cotton machine-washable mattress pad costs. And trust me, this is about the same cost as –or thousands of dollars less than– every other organic or MCS-safe mattress option I’ve found.

According to all my expert books on the best night’s sleep ever– especially if you’ve got allergies and chemical sensitivities– the thing to do is to get a natural latex mattress (and make sure it’s the right hard/softness), and cover it with washable organic cotton. Better than memory foam, even. And if you can handle wool, they recommend layers of that in your mattress, too.

Mostly, though, I’m writing this post because I hope you’ll try saying the name to yourself out-loud, and end up like I did, giggling about it. Because as awesome as this bedding system is, really, it sounds like you’re planning to get some shaky-booties. And that makes me laugh.

Be Well.

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Organized Chaos

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Most people seem to think that “organized” means “put away with squared-off corners.” I disagree. My piles have a very complex organization system, including the fact that different papers in the pile are at different angles. I also find that the busier I am, the more piles I produce, to be put away with squared-off corners, or even in some fancy filing cabinet “later.”

And since I like a clean, tidy surface as much as the next person, I started paying attention to my lifestyle and my organization style and my personal handicaps when it comes to putting things “away.” All those piles were making me crazy. Actually, I started doing that four years ago. Why then? Well… I’d spent the previous year experimenting with slow cooker recipes. And then I moved from one apartment to another. And in the process, I uncovered THREE IDENTICAL SLOW COOKERS in my kitchen. It was ridiculous. And it forced me to realize that when I put something “away” behind a closed door, unless I find an unrelated reason to open that door again, I may not remember what’s behind it. Hence the two slow cookers that I didn’t even know I had. Because they were in a cupboard.

At this point, four years after that moment of complete shock, I think I know what it’ll take to get rid of my organized chaos. Or at least to make it LOOK tidy. And I know what NOT to do– like putting the slow cooker in the corner cupboard and closing the cupboard door. Or thinking I’ll shred the junk mail “later.”

And since I’m in the process of moving yet again, it seems like a perfect opportunity to get organized. Truly organized. I don’t know what you do when you come home from work, but I drop all three of my heavy bags, pet the cat, shrug out of my coat, scarf, shoes, and drop the mail and the keys and the phone on some flat surface somewhere, and then SPRINT to the bathroom.

So I know that I need shelving for the three heavy bags, a bin for unsorted mail, a container for the keys and the phone, a shredder, a coat rack, and a place for my shoes– all by the main door.

I also actively pursue a wide variety of arts and crafts in my (shrinking) free time. I have a lot of supplies for each craft, and a lot of in-progress art projects. So I need shelving (open shelving so I don’t buy anything twice) for these, too. Plus maybe some nice plain linen curtains to hang in front of all those boxes, bins, odds and ends, and shelved piles of paper. Because it’s hard to lose things on a shelf, and a curtain is not a cupboard door. I don’t know why it’s so much more possible for me to get organized with semi-hidden shelving (versus the totally enclosed kitchen cupboards), but it is.

And, I’m a serious bookworm. I have two lovely heirloom birch wood bookshelves that my dad made for me many years ago… but I have about twice that many books now. So… I need even more shelving. I tell you, Ikea is going to LOVE me this year.

And finally, I love my desk chair, but I hate my desk. It turns into a place to PILE THINGS all the time. And I spend my actual creative time at the kitchen table. So I’m getting rid of my desk, and wheeling that padded chair over to the kitchen table. Instead of the messy desk, I plan to create an “office cart” with wheels and drawers, and a shelf for the printer. (And no space to pile anything else on top!) That way, the craft and office supplies can come to me– wherever I settle down to work.

The funny part is that I’M REALLY EXCITED about getting organized in a way that may not be at all conventional, but it works for me. Or rather, I’ll finally be able to follow through with putting things where they belong, because I’ll SEE where that is. After all, a piler is really someone for whom the expected methods of organization don’t work, and they haven’t tried anything else.

And, hey, if it weren’t for piles of chaos on peoples’ desks, we wouldn’t have penicillin. Seriously. The scientist (Sir Alexander Flemming) who discovered it had left a dirty petri dish on his desk, for something like six weeks. When he finally cleared off his desk, he rediscovered the dirty petri dish, and noticed that some of the bacteria were killing off other bacteria. Voila– Penicillin.

I hope you have a lifestyle that supports your way of being in the world, and don’t waste YOUR time trying to fit your way of being into the conventional square cupboard in the corner. Do what works for you, and recycle the rest.

Be Well.

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The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

The subtitle of my favorite resource book on Essential Oils by Valerie Ann Worwood says, “Over 600 Natural, Non-toxic & Fragrant Recipes to Create Health, Beauty, and A Safe Home Environment.” And it’s so TRUE!

For blisters (pg 25), she suggests that you “Apply neat 1 drop of lavender and 1 drop of chamomile. Pat in thoroughly but carefully.” Alternative EOs include Tea tree, Lemon, Tagetes, and Myrrh.

And who knew there were so many options for treating Laryngitis at home?! (pg 37) One of my favorite sections of the book is Chapter 3: Your Basic Travel Kit. These include Lavender, Peppermint, Geranium, Chamomile, Ginger, Eucalyptus, Thyme, and Lemongrass or Citronella (go with the Lemongrass). And each one’s benefits and uses is explained in detail, right down to the differences between warm and cold weather travel, airplane rides vs what to do once you arrive, and so much more.

Did you know that mice don’t like spearmint or peppermint? And there’s a lovely section on postnatal care as well. Children have different EO needs from adults, and babies are very sensitive indeed. Teething essential oils include Chamomile (Roman and German), Lavender, and Yarrow. “Dilute six drops of one of these oils in five teaspoons of vegetable oil and mix well. (pg 175) THEN take 1 tsp oil mix and put in an eggcup. Fill with ice-cold water. STIR VERY WELL. You can dip a cotton-wool ball into the mixture and wipe it gently around the baby’s gums, or using just the oil mix, massage around the outside of the face along the line of the baby’s jaw. You only need a couple of drops each time.” I tell you, this book is very useful indeed.

For a list of the books you can find on my professional shelf, and other books I might just suggest as “homework” someday, please visit my website, and check out the link to Brooke’s Books.
Be Well.

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Elements of Crisis Intervention

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

I really appreciate the chapter on Stress in this EMT Crisis Training book by James L. Greenstone and Sharon C. Leviton. Not only do they address key behaviors that indicate an over-stressed healer, but they give an awesome list (pp 67-68) of how to prevent and reduce stress in the first place. Imagine if we actually took time out of our hectic lives to follow through on a few of the activities we KNOW medically reduce our chances of getting sick and going crazy. Elements of Crisis Intervention; Keeping Stress Within Tolerable Limits:

  1. Eliminate stressor foods from your diet. Nutritional stress can be as debilitation as emotional stress.
  2. Get enough sleep and rest.
  3. Exercise regularly and appropriately for your age and fitness level.
  4. Be realistic about the givens of your world. Work within the reality of “what is” today.
  5. realistically assess what you are able to do in your particular situation.
  6. Schedule time for fun. Allow time each day to experience good feelings.
  7. Schedule time each week for dreaming, thinking, wandering, exploring, planning, and being in touch with your dreams.
  8. Schedule regular recreation or vacation time. The quantity of time spent is not important; the quality of time spent in recreation is a key to stress reduction.
  9. Be sure you receive your minimum daily requirement of positive nurturing.
  10. Set realistic goals in all areas of your life.
  11. THIS IS A REALLY COOL ONE, BUT YOU HAVE TO BUY THE BOOK TO READ IT.
  12. Develop interests outside of your specialized field.
  13. Identify what is important to you.
  14. Find someone to talk to.
  15. Surround yourself with people who have a positive attitude.
  16. Find an ongoing support system to access as needed.
  17. Be aware of situations that may trigger an unresolved issue.
  18. Recognize the effect that the sufferer’s pain has on you. (This is for EMT’s, empaths and other healers.)
  19. Acknowledge the feelings that you have and allow them to be whatever they are.
  20. Recognize that working harder, faster, longer, or punishing your body will not relieve the pain.
  21. Recognize that neglecting your own needs, interests, or health will eventually create more pain.
  22. Slot into your appointment book a time for yourself. This does not require a lengthy period of time. It does need to be doable. Be creative.

For a list of the books you can find on my professional shelf, and other books I might just suggest as “homework” someday, please visit my website, and check out the link to Brooke’s Books.
 Be Well.

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Computer Love

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

I’ve been off-line with my blog for a couple of weeks, and it feels SO GOOD to be writing again. What a relief to have my new (to me, anyway) laptop finally fully functional, and my old (very old) desktop computer sitting out with the other recyclables. So fear not, I’ll quickly get back to posting about the books on my bookshelf, adventures in Boondockia (and the Greater Portland Area, where I offer workshops and see individual clients), healthy food finds, shamanic healing, and whatever else crosses my line of sight.

Which, this morning, was a herd of wild turkeys. They are very large. Very loud. Ridiculous-looking, and quite rude. Also, they have no respect for cars. Which I’ve come to expect, since they have no respect for anything that isn’t the biggest turkey in the flock, unless you can prove that you’re a bigger turkey than theirs is. Which I wouldn’t go bragging about, really.

Even more fun, I’ve received several special requests for personalized intentional energy candles this week, and an order for a much-needed long-term Healing Bag. These are some of my favorite healing projects, and I look forward to beginning this special work for my clients and friends.

And setting up a new computer is a bit like setting up a new home; everything “Just So,” and everything looking a little brighter and more productive as I put it in it’s proper place. WHEEE!!!

Be Well. Hope to see you soon.

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Buckwheat for Breakfast

Monday, March 5th, 2012

When I was little I had to eat every two hours, or I’d get grumpy and sleepy. Breakfast was a very important meal because I had to eat it before my body woke up to the fact that I HADN’T EATEN ALL NIGHT, and collapsed. And that breakfast had to last me until lunchtime came at school. It was a real challenge to find a cereal that could do all that for me.

When I was in my 20’s, I switched to yogurt with oats mixed in. But now I’m sensitive to oats. So… yogurt has become my breakfast norm. And while I don’t have to eat quite as often these days, a bowl of yogurt only keeps you full for so long.

This week, I discovered Buckwheat. It’s a gluten-free non-wheat grain. And when I cook a half-cup of buckwheat in 2 cups water, I get about 3 servings of buckwheat. It’s the consistency of cream of wheat, but with an actual flavor. A good, nutty flavor. Add a little butter and some steamed veggies, or a little brown sugar and fruit, and I am a very  happy camper.

This morning, I took a few frozen blueberries, my last 1/3 cup of cooked buckwheat from yesterday, and about a cup of my morning yogurt, and mixed in a sprinkle of organic cinnamon… HEAVEN. It’s not the most inexpensive breakfast, but it’s filling and tasty and nutritious, and it made me feel like a million dollars. And  it only takes a small bowl of the stuff to really fill me up until lunch time.

I love buckwheat.

This morning, too, I called my Mom with a cooking question. (I forgot to put the leftovers away last night, and wanted to know if I dared eat them for lunch anyway.) Somehow, we ended up talking about different writing styles, as they relate to my new-found love of buckwheat. You see, I’m a blogger. Give me a juicy statement like “I love buckwheat!” and I can write a whole blog post about it. And sometimes, I can even turn it into a deeper and more spiritual life lesson because I see spiritual energy in the little everyday things–  like breakfast. Loving ones self enough to sit down and nourish your body with breakfast because you value the work you’ll do that day, and want IT to be nourishing, for example.

But my Mom is the kind of amazing writer who must be spiritually inspired in order to write. She only writes deep things like Zen Poetry and essays about driving over bridges in Michigan as a child. For her, a daily writing habit is a challenge because she cannot command spiritual inspiration to happen according to a schedule. It isn’t something you just do, like breakfast.

I’m glad there are so many different writing styles and different forms of inspiration in the world. I’m glad I’m a buckwheat-type writer, and not a spiritual-poetry-type writer. Mostly, today, I’m glad I included that buckwheat in my morning yogurt. I’m a little embarrassed to be throwing out all those no-good leftovers from yesterday. But appreciating the little things that go right (like buckwheat for breakfast) makes every day a success to me, and I feel very nourished as a result.

And by the way… If you find yourself becoming allergic to more and more foods that didn’t used to bother you, consider consulting a doctor who specializes in Environmental Medicine. It might not be the food that’s bothering you. It might be that you have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, and your body is overly toxic. This can be fixed.

Be Well.

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