tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63739054191095545972024-02-01T20:22:54.192-08:00Exploration in Healing and BeyondTips, stories and philosophy on holistic healing, balance, bodywork, energy-based healing, spirituality, metaphysics, quantum physics, consciousness, human game, love...Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02432081435180567739noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373905419109554597.post-90424258440389053212015-09-25T01:28:00.002-07:002015-09-25T01:41:04.529-07:00Honouring where you are at different stagesHave you ever felt frustrated? Are there times when you tried everything you could but somehow nothing would happen the way you wanted?<br />
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A couple of weekends ago, I took time out of work to attend a workshop called "<a href="http://yoursacredgifts.com/" target="_blank">Discover Your Sacred Gifts</a>" with Monique MacDonald. It was a big deal for me to attend as I haven't taken any weekends off of work this summer, not even to go do fun stuff with friends such as camping or attending music festivals. Whenever I was telling people what workshop I was attending, I noticed that I had a funny way of enunciating the title. Maybe a part of me thought it sounded a bit new age-y. It was mainly a personal development seminar that helps identify your gifts and find meaning behind them, so that you could feel more on purpose instead of finding your purpose. As this was referred to me by a colleague, I decided to sign up as I hadn't done any workshop for awhile and figured it would be a good idea to do more self exploration which would build on my work and purpose.<br />
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The seminar turned out to be a mix bag of new age, spirituality and motivational style. Perhaps it was because of where I was at in life and the different kinds of personal work that I have already done in the past, I wouldn't say that I came away with earth shattering breakthroughs. However, I usually remind myself to trust in getting what I need to get at any given time, so I would say this workshop has helped confirm my knowing (or not knowing) of self. Aside from that, there were some new and interesting information. I am not going to get into the details of the workshop and what I have learned, but one of the her ideas which I am writing about here is something called <b><span style="font-size: large;">"the chaos cycle."</span></b> Like the four seasons, there is a natural cycle of 4 stages in life- <i><b>chaos, creativity, rest and relaxation, </b>and <b>action</b></i><b>.</b><br />
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Here are the 4 stages of the chaos cycle:<br />
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<b>1. Chaos</b><br />
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Things are chaotic, busy and overwhelming. Projects pile up and strange incidents would be thrown at you from left and right. You might be losing your job, partner or home, and have no idea of how things would work out. If there is time to take a breath, you would ask yourself, "what more could happen?<br />
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At this time, best is to not make any important decisions, simplify as much as you can, cancel commitments, declutter internally and externally, learn to have a lot of trust, and hold on for the ride meanwhile.<br />
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<b>2. Creativity</b><br />
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This is the time to collect and write down ideas and inspirations, which need to be patiently brewed before they can be manifested. Continue to be still and hold space for the visions to come alive at a later time.<br />
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<b>3. Rest and relaxation</b><br />
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Most people neglect this part: the being/non-doing stage. There is a tendency to feel guilty if you usually like to be productive. You might think nothing is happening but your non-doing is an important part of the doing. This is a necessary stage to be rejuvenated and strengthened which would prepare you for the next one- action!<br />
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<b>4. Action</b><br />
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Things are happening in the blink of an eye and everything seems to flow seamlessly with ease. It's a busy time and smart decisions happen here because you feel good and aligned.<br />
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Then the cycle repeats itself. It is common for people to go from chaos, creativity to action, while skipping rest and relaxation. There are also some who tend to get stuck in one stage most of the lives.<br />
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Looking back, I could see how I would tend to force myself into creativity and action when I was in the chaos stage, and usually things would not flow nor be easy. Now that I have an understanding of such cycle, I can let go more and become more accepting as I honour life's natural rhythm.<br />
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For instance, as much as I love the sun, warmth and fun activities in the summer, I am also happy to have cooler and cloudy/rainy weather. Instead of needing to soak it up at the beach, I find myself getting more accomplished at home and on my projects, also more time to do spiritual and self care practices such as yoga, qigong and meditation. I find that organically this is a time for introspection and learning.<br />
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On the other hand, I feel that I am in the action stage. Things have been flowing and manifesting with ease and without expectations. I feel aligned and am surely grateful for that, but I also have to be thankful for all the difficulties at other times. As much as I was grinding my teeth down to my gums or raining tears like a tropical storm, deep down I had the understanding that <b><span style="font-size: large;">everything that shows up is there to help and teach me. </span></b>We can learn to appreciate every environment and situation that we are put into as they all have values.<br />
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Maybe the chaos cycle is just another belief system, but no matter what,<b> trusting life </b>is huge. It's good to strive for what you want, but constant struggle and going against the stream can be exhausting. Perhaps keeping your visions alive, relaxing and believing that anything is possible, would eventually lead to where you are destined to go.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What stage are you at in life? </span><span style="font-size: large;">How do you cope with chaos?</span></b>Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02432081435180567739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373905419109554597.post-68067855850702511012015-08-04T16:17:00.000-07:002015-08-04T16:25:12.939-07:00The Search for the Right Canadian Essential Oil Company <span style="font-family: inherit;">I</span> have recently gone down the rabbit hole of the amazing world of essential oils (EO). It was overwhelming, educational and drove me a little crazy, but it has lead to rekindling this old passion of mine. On top of their therapeutic effect and pleasant scents, perhaps I romanticize the idea of a mystic carrying little bottles of powerful plant essences and mixing alchemical magical healing potions with them.<br />
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<i>* FYI, I am not affiliated with any EO companies. I am just writing about my own experience and research. I hope this gives the readers some insights as to what to look for if they were interested in finding a good aromatherapy company.</i><br />
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This all started when I went over my collections of EO and figured that I needed to do a general restock. Most of it was from the set I have gotten from my massage/ spa therapy school from about five years ago. The brand of the set is <a href="http://www.essentialaura.com/Default.asp" target="_blank">Essential Aura</a>, along with other labels I have acquired from <a href="http://saje.ca/" target="_blank">Saje</a>, <a href="http://www.avogel.ca/en/brands/aromaforce.php" target="_blank">Aromaforce</a>, <a href="http://www.doterra.com/" target="_blank">Do Terra</a>, <a href="http://www.nowfoods.com/" target="_blank">Now</a>, <a href="http://www.gaiagarden.com/" target="_blank">Gaia Garden</a>, <a href="http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/" target="_blank">New Directions</a>, <a href="http://rexpo.com/index.php/fragrances/aroma-oils" target="_blank">Songs of India</a> and one from Australia with a worn out label (from 7 years ago during my trip in Australia).<br />
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I started doing some online research for a good EO company and it was rather overwhelming. I decided to get help from the trusty social media and threw out a question on my personal facebook page for some suggestions. I was surprised by the vast interests and responses, which added onto the abundance of knowledge and opinions from my own internet research.<br />
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There are the companies that were suggested to me from friends which might be useful for others who are interested as well:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.doterra.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">DoTerra</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youngliving.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Young Living</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nativeamericannutritionals.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Native American Nutritions</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amrita.net/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Amrita</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.floracopeia.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Floracopedia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hunzaroma.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Hunzaroma</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nascentnaturals.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Nascent Naturals</a> (Ontario)</li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Indian oils from </span><a href="http://www.durgainteriors.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Durga Interiors</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (Vancouver BC)</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fromnaturetonurturearomatherapy.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">From Nature to Nurture</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (Squamish BC)</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.genieinabottle.ca/Genie_in_a_Bottle/Welcome.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Anita Kalnay</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">(Vancouver Island)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.nezzanaturals.com/" target="_blank">Nezza Naturals Inc</a> (Victoria BC)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.silkroadteastore.com/" target="_blank">Silk Road</a> (Victoria BC)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://healinghollow.com/" target="_blank">Healing Hollow</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oleo 31</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/" target="_blank">New Directions</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.gaiagarden.com/" target="_blank">Gaia Garden</a> (Vancouver BC)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.fabulousfrannie.com/" target="_blank">Fabulous Fannie</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.raedunphy.ca/" target="_blank">Rae Dunphy </a>(Calgary BC)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.ashburys.com/" target="_blank">Ashbury</a></span></li>
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As you can see, the list of companies can be ENDLESS so I had to create some criteria in order to keep my sanity. Just a note, I live in BC Canada. Most of the research articles I have found are US based. Eventhough all EOs are sourced from around the world, I figured that I didn't want to pay US dollars or any weird unpredictable border taxes and would much rather be able to smell the oils in person, which lead me to look exclusively into Canadian companies.<br />
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It would be mostly for personal use and a little for my private practice, so I am not looking to buy bulk or become a retailer at this point. I am also not interested in a MLM business, even though it has been suggested many times as it can be a supplementary income to my healing services. I am not too keen on paying and selling overpriced products, and wary of some of their questionable claims and EO usages. Maybe I am not open minded enough but for now I am not eager to join the bandwagon of this type of business model.<br />
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To check out one of the above local suggestions, I went into <a href="http://www.gaiagarden.com/" target="_blank">Gaia Garden</a> in my Kits neighbourhood but was not too stoked with their oils. Perhaps it was the smell test, the minimal option of lavender available, the lack of information on sourcing, and/or even the conservative packaging design. Although I have been a happy customer with their teas and herbs, I believe I could find a company that is more devoted to EO.<br />
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I also didn't have a good experience with <a href="http://www.nowfoods.com/" target="_blank">Now</a>'s 20% frankincense. It left a weird residue in my nebulizer which never happened with other EOs. Perhaps it was the grapeseed oil they use instead of the commonly used jojoba oil. I believe Jojoba oil is the proper choice since it is more high end and has the longest shelf life out of all carrier oils. I have never tried their other oils but <a href="http://www.nowfoods.com/" target="_blank">Now</a> is the past for me (pun intended).<br />
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I looked online and checked out a Canadian/ Quebec company called <a href="http://www.union-nature.com/" target="_blank">Divine Essence</a>. First of all, I liked what I saw in their <b><i>company ethics, mission, story and general vibe</i>.</b> I went through their products catalogue and was impressed with their choices in <b>10 different kinds of lavenders</b>, which tells me that they go deep in their work. I vaguely remembered seeing it at <a href="http://www.purepharmacy.com/" target="_blank">Pure Pharmacy</a> in the past so I popped in and there they were!<br />
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It took me awhile and I ended up taking these babies home: <i>bergamot, camphor, cedarwood, citronella, frankincense, jasmin 5%, lavender supreme (blend of different lavenders), orange, rose otto 5% and sage.</i> Smelling lots of oils again brought me to a <span style="color: magenta;">state of love.</span> No, it's not just from the nice smell- <b>the potent essence of natural plants is therapeutic and powerful!</b><br />
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<b>More reasons why I picked <a href="http://www.union-nature.com/" target="_blank">Divine Essence</a>:</b><br />
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<li>30 ml bottle of organic lavender supreme for a decent price of $16.99</li>
<li>Canadian</li>
<li>first Canadian company to get <a href="http://www.ecocertcanada.com/eng/index_eng.html" target="_blank">ECOCERT</a></li>
<li>fair trade</li>
<li>provides good information on EO</li>
<li>artisan distillation quality</li>
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<b><br />What I have learned about EO:</b><br />
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<li><b>There is no overall regulations in the world of EO</b> so look beyond the terms- therapuetic grade, nature, pure, etc.</li>
<li><b>Some MLM companies recommend risky usages.</b><br />- Using undilutated EOs on skin directly (except for some oils such as lavender) and internally are risky business. Please consult with a qualified practitioner on such practices. I personally wouldn't go there if I don't have to.</li>
<li><b>good companies have latin names and origins on EO labels</b></li>
<li><b>artisan vs industrial grade</b><br />- artisan grade uses certified organic or wildcrafted plants and distills at a longer distillation process at the lowest pressure and temperature. People who take their craft to heart like your grandma's cooking.<br /><br />- industrial grade uses conventional plants with chemical products and cut corners at the distillation process with shortest distillation time, high pressure and high temperature. Something like fast food and mass production.</li>
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<b>Recommendations:</b></div>
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<li><b>Popular book on Aromatherapy- </b><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0931432820/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=0931432820&linkCode=as2&tag=consau-20">The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - A Safe Home Environment</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-ca.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=consau-20&l=as2&o=15&a=0931432820" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li><b>Meet <a href="http://www.floracopeia.com/David-Crow/" target="_blank">David Crow</a> from <a href="http://floracopeia.com/" target="_blank">Floracopedia</a></b>. I went to his talk once and found it inspiring. The oils are really good with some exotic selections but prices are on the higher end.</li>
<li><b>Movie- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer</b><br />I love this movie! A deep and amazing movie on creating perfume and essential oils but the murders can be a little scary.</li>
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Now that my interest in EO has been re-sparked, this might lead me to a new path if I choose to. I have been seeing some new possibilities in this field for me which are all possible. I will see how life happens and what I want to create- dream you life to live your dreams.<br />
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<i><b>Any other cool information, experience and discussion about EOs and EO companies are welcome below.</b></i><br />
<br />Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02432081435180567739noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373905419109554597.post-75009883467679946412015-04-01T14:33:00.000-07:002015-04-06T02:11:55.035-07:00The Earth is Changing so Why Shouldn't You?Most people I have talked to have had <b>big changes, crisis or turbulent times</b> during the recent years. <i>Are you one of them too? </i><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAOKWNmKySKAN91UUeR1_EPCfNO4apfOH2K22QWxav62KBUt5mzsEqzid1me5IHP-stUEVKXL7p9gR5jOjH10v-RxO_HXAwwLoDMMUoXQtpi3w-eitKngb90idGRJB8vPKH88ovigpAYjY/s1600/Seaice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAOKWNmKySKAN91UUeR1_EPCfNO4apfOH2K22QWxav62KBUt5mzsEqzid1me5IHP-stUEVKXL7p9gR5jOjH10v-RxO_HXAwwLoDMMUoXQtpi3w-eitKngb90idGRJB8vPKH88ovigpAYjY/s1600/Seaice.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a>There is no doubt that the earth is changing big time as we can see it globally in weather and nature. I just read an article this morning about the Inuit elders informing NASA that <i>"the sky has changed."</i> The sun doesn't set at the same place anymore, and airplanes have to recalibrate their runways since the magnetic north has moved. That also affects how the wind blows, weather, animal migration, etc. The earth has<span style="font-size: large;"> <i>seriously</i></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>shifted</i>!</span> So since we are all connected, especially to the ground that we reside on, we are all surely affected somehow, internally and externally. It can feel very unsettling yet exciting at the same time with so much unknown and upheavals.<br />
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I am always reevaluating, reinventing and confirming myself in my work and service for humanity. I believe what people need these days is <span style="font-size: large;">INTEGRATION.</span>
Many people are becoming more conscious, whole and "themselves" as they
go through a series of expansion and contraction. My gift
is to hold compassionate and non-judgemental space for others. It is an art of <b>transformation, integration and liberation</b> to come into your <b>true being</b>.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0tJE29wR2asGKzlCLFaLMRUMCLNveliHBg6Z2U6M82lqkXPq6Fy-HL7N1TFdAL0m43mo_e8UlEI1_3OSzPszo40hAyLTIRVGBb7UTeD_1LDS-YG3HmmcNxRd85DeVOQJG0EbPDqK-PIq/s1600/10410665_10155352897430195_1905880515879259217_n-300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0tJE29wR2asGKzlCLFaLMRUMCLNveliHBg6Z2U6M82lqkXPq6Fy-HL7N1TFdAL0m43mo_e8UlEI1_3OSzPszo40hAyLTIRVGBb7UTeD_1LDS-YG3HmmcNxRd85DeVOQJG0EbPDqK-PIq/s1600/10410665_10155352897430195_1905880515879259217_n-300x300.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">YOU</span> are the secret ingredient to all your deepest desires in life. That bigger YOU (God, consciousness, love, etc.) is the only thing that is constant. It somehow seems to come through more when things get shaken up or in complete stillness...<br />
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Happy seeking/ being :)<br />
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<br />Constancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02432081435180567739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373905419109554597.post-52104812774935186492015-03-25T01:33:00.000-07:002015-04-04T01:28:23.708-07:00Birth of This BlogThis is it. I am writing again.<br />
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This blog has been on my to-do list for awhile, and<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>taking</b> <b>action</b></span> is usually the hardest part. I have been caught up with figuring out on how to approach this whole thing, but <b><span style="font-size: small;">EFF IT- <i>I'm just gonna write, right now! Let the river of content flow already!</i></span></b><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i><br />
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For those who don't know me, I have been facilitating healing, massage and bodywork for a number of years. After experiencing work + travel for the last three years within BC Canada at some rather interesting places, I have returned to my hometown, Vancouver BC, to settle down and get established.<br />
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The reasons <b><span style="font-size: large;">why</span></b> I want to write are:<br />
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<li>For people who might be interested in or already have received my healing sessions to know who I am as a person.</li>
<li>To find balance as my healing work can be mostly mindless and meditative. That means I need to have a cerebral outlet of some sort. I also need to make sure that I still feel somewhat smart, or at least S-M-R-T?</li>
<li>So I have been told that I am good at writing. It was hard to believe since I didn't do that well in school writing essays. Maybe I can give my parents some credit for their genes since they used to be writers.</li>
<li>To explore woo-woo-ness in a grounded and articulate way. There is much that is beyond our capacity to understand. This can be a way for me to do my best to analyze and understand what is happening around us. Hey, what is really real anyways?</li>
<li>To write clear and useful content. I like to be practical in that sense. There is more than enough crap to filter through on the internet. </li>
<li>To share with others from the heart and create community. </li>
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I am intending to share with others my wisdom, insights, interesting experience, useful tools/ideas, flexible beliefs, authenticity, humour and quirkiness. <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><br />
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Please feel free to leave comments (no spam please) and connect with me. We are human creatures which are meant to connect to make the world a better place, so find me online, subscribe, etc.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.bodyworkhealing.com/">my practice </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bodyworkhealing">facebook - like :)</a></li>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Love and blessings!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>~ Constance</i></span><br />
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