Friday, March 31, 2017

Renew and Replenish This Spring


Spring is in the air and it looks like a Robin convention at my place. As I watch the flowers pop from the ground, I admire their beauty and think about what could be blooming inside of me. Is there a new me that is brighter that wants to be revealed? Sit in meditation and see what comes up for you. Spring is the perfect time to look around and see what has been neglected over the past winter months.

What part of you needs to peak its head out of the dirt and shine? There is no time like spring to begin new projects. It can be a project in your home, an intention you have been dreaming about accomplishing, or something you would like to do for someone else.

Let the vibrancy of spring support you. Each time you see a flower popping out of the earth, let it remind you of your intention for the upcoming month.

Enjoy the fresh air and know that there just may be one more snow storm in our midst. 

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In the light,
Marnie

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

How to Take Care of Your Heart


I often talk about how to take care of your emotional heart, but today I will address your physical heart. Research has found that inflammation in the body can increase your risk of heart disease. Amazingly enough, for the last 100 years heart disease has been and still is the leading cause of death. Therefore, I feel compelled to share this information with you.

Traditional risk factors for heart disease:
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Elevated cholesterol
Non-traditional risk factors for heart disease:
  • Stress - 6 months after surgery. risk is 20% greater
  • Being too thin
  • Over exercising -  Moderate exercise is better for your heart
  • Gingivitis - Bacteria in the blood tells the body it is being invaded
  • Sleep apnea - Increases the risk of coronary failure by 3 times
  • Arthritis - Risk is the same as if you have diabetes
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED) - Strongly linked to arteriosclerosis
  • Breast atrial calcium
These new findings show us that any kind of stress affects the heart. Inflammation in the body is an indicator of stress. How we negatively think about ourselves creates stress. In conclusion, take care of your body but do not put demands upon it. Think kind thoughts about yourself and others, and it will take care of your heart.

To hear more insights about your health click here.

With love,
Marnie

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

What is Your Heart Telling You?


When you have turmoil or confusion showing up in your life, there is a way to resolve this. The first thing one often does is look for answers. This takes you into your thoughts, which rarely seem to solve anything. It often brings in too much information and clouds decision-making.

Next time try looking into your heart. It is a place of peace. Within the stillness of your heart are the answers you seek. The easiest way to find a solution is by touching that heartfelt stillness during meditation. Sit quietly and use this process:
  1. Imagine opening your chakras.
  2. Your mind may stray. Do not reprimand it.
  3. Redirect your thoughts when you realize you have wandered.
  4. To help the mind stay focused, pretend to see a color in your heart center.
  5. Remain in the calmness of your mind and you will find new thoughts arising.
  6. These thoughts are positive images that will still the turmoil and clear the confusion.
  7. There are times when you do not require a directive, merely peace.
From my heart to yours,
Marnie

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Step into the Extraordinary Moments of Your Life


Look outside the box. How many times do you just stay home doing the same old thing and wonder why you're bored? Next time, open up your horizons and step outside your box. Step outside the door and see what surrounds you that you haven't noticed before. Go on an adventure!

Saturday night, a friend and I were encouraged to join two other friends at a concert that was held in the back room of a small home in Lakewood. What did we find there? Two-time Grammy award winner Richard Stoltzman and his son Peter entertained us for two hours with the most amazing jazz I've heard in a long time. Not more than 80 people sat in this room, and it was like we were invited into the Stoltzman’s living room for a private concert.

There were no microphones or amplification required. What we heard was organic, natural, and clear. To see the love and respect between a son and his 75-year-old father was beautiful to behold. We were not only enveloped in music, we were also caressed with love both from the performers and the audience. Here is a link so you can listen to what we experienced that night. If you are interested in seeing a concert at this unusual venue it is called The Room. 

The next time an idea is presented to you that seems out of the ordinary, jump on it. What do you have to lose? Perhaps two hours out of your life or two hours that will enhance your life. I encourage you to step into the unknown and find the beauty that  others want to share with you.

Sending you my love blessings and the songs that lie within my heart.
Marnie