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Monday, August 16, 2010

Holy, Holistic Distress Batman!

Dear Holistic Health & Natural Healing Friends,

Do you feel like every time you open a closet door something pops out at you? Does it seem as if your mind is always spinning? Do you find yourself afraid to turn off technology and sit quietly for a few moments? Are your days booked from beginning to end without a minute to breathe, relax, take care of YOU?

You may be suffering from a case of Holistic Distress!

Just when it seems like nothing in life is streamlined, there's no hope for slowing down, you'll never catch up with yourself...the perfect space for contemplation, reflection, forward movement and healing is possible.

In fact, it is in these, most challenging of life moments, that the greatest breakthroughs often, happen.

Sometimes, reconnecting with the breath and a simple mind shift --from obsessing over the dark cloud to embracing the silver lining--is all it takes to see through to the other side.

Does this mean EVERYTHING will improve INSTANTLY? Well, of course, not--it simply, means that when we get stuck in a mental 'traffic jam' and the exit ramp seems elusive, if we relax and accept the circumstances, we remember alternate routes home.

So, today, take a few, extra minutes to breathe, meditate, and be present in life while looking at your computer screen, sitting behind the steering wheel, asking your kids to clean up their toys.

Even better, make yourself a refreshing drink & take the time to taste it! Venture outside and listen to the birds! Relax for longer than usual before drifting off into sweet sleep!

On this day, in this moment, count your blessings, sink deeply into the wholeness of this amazing life journey, and enjoy being YOU!

Peace, Love & Healing,
~Jennifer

Jennifer A. Sachs, Holistic Health Coach & Consultant
jenniferasachs.blogspot.com

Staying Cool & Delighting In The Outdoors!

Dear Holistic Health & Natural Healing Friends,

Perhaps, you've missed our newsletters the last number of weeks?
So, where've we been, you're wondering?
You guessed it! Outside.

Summer is such a delightful time to spend out of doors.
Long days, warm rains, flowers blooming, fresh fruits, veggies & herbs in the garden. So, many Summer sports to choose from--swimming, boating, hiking, camping. Long nights relaxing with family & friends. That's how Summer should be spent, in my book!

Summer is the most 'Yang' time of the year--Hot, bright, busy, blossoming, full of movement.

How are you keeping your 'Yin' cool and staying balanced this Summer?

Lots of swims, siestas, and enjoying the luxuriously, long days?

I love to make juices with watermelon, cucumber & mint.
And smoothies with canteloupe & yogurt.
Stir-fry dinners rich with bright, colorful vegetables and salads, filled with herbs galore also, tempt the Summer palate!
Dollop on some of your own, freshly, whipped cream with local Summer honey for an added treat to your morning fruit salad!

What are your favorite Summer recipes and activities?
Be sure to post them to our group wall!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45505412931

Peace, Love & Healing,
~Jennifer

Jennifer Sachs, Holistic Health Coach & Consultant
jenniferasachs.blogspot.com