Define What You Want-Manifest your dreams!

Sanctuary member, Jennifer Hagele, has selected “Define” for her one word resolution this year.  As I read through her article (see her “Hopes and Dreams” page), I realized that this was the second step in my process of learning how to surrender my fears and enjoy my life (my New Year’s goal).  I’m finding that for this whole thing to work, I have to be able to define what I really want to happen and then keep focused on that.  As I know many of you are working on the same goal this year, I thought I’d share some simple steps to help you manifest your hopes and dreams this year. I hope you find them helpful!

How to Manifest Your Hopes and Dreams

1.  Face your feelings head on. When a worry comes up, don’t shove it away…look at it squarely and decide if the worry is based on evidence or not.

2.  Define what you want to happen instead of the thing you’re afraid will happen. What do you want to see manifest in regards to the situation?  Think broadly (no point in having to make a whole lot of little requests…pick a nice encompassing wish that covers it all!).  For example, if you are worried about a relationship, say something like, “I want to have deeply fulfilling and committed relationships with people who I love and who love me.”

3.  Surrender the how to the Divine. This means that once you are focusing on what you want, you hand over the details of how to get there to a higher source.  Let God and the angels manifest it for you…you just keep your eyes on what you want to see more of!

4.  While you are waiting, think about something you are grateful for. Sometimes, after we hand over the how, a worry pops up that the Angels may not get to our request, or that it will take too long to arrive.  A quick cure is to think about something you feel grateful for in the moment.  For instance, you may be still working at a job you are tired of, but what little things are happening that you feel grateful for.  Keep it simple…it doesn’t have to be a big thing for gratitude to work.  The point is to shift our focus to the good things and away from our worries.

5.  Acknowledge your progress. Make a point of starting your day focusing on what you want, and ending on reviewing the moments when your wants came true.  For me, I can’t say that every day I feel like I loved my whole day, but I can say that every day there have been several sections that I have really loved.  Noticing the successes keeps us on the right track with the process.

Give it a try!

Nancy Nicholas is an Intuitive Life Coach who works with clients who are feeling powerless because of a relationship, health situation, job, family matter, or other concern.  She offers Empowerment Readings which combine Divine guidance with practical coaching tips to help her clients make the necessary changes to move into a better situation.   Readings are available by phone or email.  Visit her website to learn more and to get your free Divine Purpose Survey!   www.EmpoweringLightworkers.com.

Jin Shin Jyutsu-Food for Energy

Come give a helping hand

Donations of food items to Edna House for Women & receive a free

Jin Shin Jyutsu treatment!

When: February 24^th

Where: River’s Edge

3430 Rocky River Dr.

Cleveland, OH  44111

WHAT IS JIN SHIN JYUTSU?

Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) is an ancient Japanese art that balances life energies to restore health and bring balance to the body. JSJ is a gentle, yet powerful art, practiced by placing hands (over clothing) onto specific safety energy locks on the body.  This session will last about 30 min.

WHAT IS EDNA HOUSE?

Edna House is a non-denominational, drug and alcoholic recovery center for women. They receive no federal or state funding.

WHAT THEY NEED!

Donations of food and dairy products are needed to help the women get through the winter months.

Call for additional information or to schedule an appointment

Susan Barack 440-892-9956  or   Donna Tkachyk 440-582-3218

One Word Resolutions to Manifest Your Dreams!

Join the Sanctuary members as we embark on a year of fulfilling our hopes and dreams! The Sanctuary members have each chosen a word to represent how they intend to manifest their hopes and dreams this year.  The purpose of this exercise is to help each of us have a simple focus for our highest intentions for ourselves and our businesses.

Each month, our newsletter will focus on one of the words a member or members have chosen (and the articles will be posted in the Hopes and Dreams section of our website).  That member(s) will share about the word they chose and about their journey through the course of the year.  We will also be highlighting an organization or cause each month with the focus on how we can give back to our community by supporting causes we believe in.

We invite you to join us on this journey!  It’s simple to come along with us as we see what a year of focusing on our highest intention and paying forward can bring.  All you need to do is answer the questions below:

What are your hopes and dreams for 2010?

What one word can you focus on to help you achieve them?

Visit the Hopes and Dreams page on our website to share about your experience, learn about ways you can give back, and share about your own hopes and dreams for 2010!  Sign up for our newsletter or subscribe to our blog (see sign up on right hand column) to be updated on tools, special offers, and events that will help you have a wonderful 2010!

Check out the following pages by our members…

JANUARY ONE WORD RESOLUTION by Intuitive Life Coach Nancy Nicholas

Surrender

FEBRUARY ONE WORD RESOLUTION by Young Living Essential Oil Independent Distributor, Jennifer Hagele

Define

Surrender Your Stress

It’s almost the end of the workday.  You’re feeling tense, stressed from rushing all day. You know that once you get home there’s dinner to make, wash to do, dishes to put away. Your left eye starts to twitch as you put on your jacket and head for the door.   Just then, your Blackberry goes off with a reminder.  Massage appointment at 5:30.  You’re on your way to Nature’s Touch where all that stress and tension is about to disappear as you surrender those aching muscles to a caring and trained professional!

Just walking through the door puts you at ease. This quiet, two treatment room office is located away from the hustle and bustle of life. As you enter the massage room, you notice the dimmed lights, warm air, soft music. As you lay under the sheet and blanket, you feel the warmth from below already melting that tension away. You close our eyes and take a deep breath. Your favorite massage therapist walks quietly into the room and works her magic on those tense muscles. You realize how important this treatment is to your body maintenance plan, and your good health. The hour goes by too quickly, so you remind yourself to schedule a longer session next time. You dress and sit by your therapist at the desk. You go over some things to do at home to keep your stress to a minimum. A bottle of water for the ride home is a welcome treat, as is the Dove dark chocolate! You’ll be back in a month and you’re already looking forward to that time.

Now that you know just what massage can do for you, are you ready to surrender your body’s tension to a trained massage professional? Trust that the skilled hands working to take away your stress and pain know exactly where to go and what to do. Our bodies must be handled with care and respect if we are to use them to their fullest capacity to celebrate and enjoy this life we were given. At Nature’s Touch we strive to work with you and to encourage your active participation in your bodies healing process on all levels including mind, body and spirit. We offer Massage Therapy with many different techniques that we have learned over the years, Reiki sessions and classes so you can learn and use Reiki at home, Reflexology treatments, Steam Tent treatments, and birth Doula services.

Call 330-721-9357 and surrender yourself today!

Debbie Kacic is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master, and Birth Doula. She is the owner of Nature’s Touch Wellness Center in Medina, Ohio.  www.NTWellnessCenter.com

Holiday Gift Giving Without the Hangover

I just LOVE giving gifts at Christmas!  It is such fun to find the perfect gift or to help someone else who is less fortunate.  Nothing brings more joy or satisfaction.

This year, my desire to give is being frustrated by a series of unexpected very costly expenses.  In the span of a month, we’ve had to pay for the following:  a car door ($500), dental work ($200), college class ($400), dishwasher (haven’t got it yet but guessing it will be at least $600), and a new furnace ($2300).  Needless to say, this has put a damper on the holiday spending plans!

So, in case some of you are in my situation or worse, I thought it would be helpful to come up with some inexpensive ways to keep the joy of giving in the holidays without the painful hangover that can follow. I’d love to hear your ideas too!  Feel free to comment and share!

Holiday Giving Ideas

Barter

Have a skill you can share?  Why not barter for gift certificates or products for your loved ones?  While this probably won’t work at the major stores, it may with those in the service professions.  It doesn’t hurt to ask!

Re-Gift

We all have things in our home that we bought and then didn’t use or were given but didn’t feel drawn to.  Those same things might be just what someone else would love to have.  Even gently used items can be a delight to someone else.  Do you have a favorite CD or book that you are through with?  Be creative and look at your possessions through new eyes.  I bet you’ll find some unexpected treasures to share!

Give Your Time

My third grade students often make coupon books to give their parents at Christmas.  What about the same idea for those you love?  How could you give the gift of your time and energy this year?  Do you have a talent you can share?  My brother in law spent four hours fixing my computers.  That was the best gift I could have been given (and saved me from another couple thousand in expenses!).  Think about what you have to offer.  Be creative!

Make Something

Are you a talented cook?  Do you like to create crafts?  Look for unique recipes to include with a favorite food item.  Visit a local craft store for unique and fun ideas that you can make inexpensively.  One of my favorites is to make cinnamon or salt dough ornaments.  One year, my son and I made gingerbread people ornaments with names for all of our family members.  My parents still have them on their tree.

Choose Smaller Quantity Gifts

Another option is to purchase a helpful service or gift for a shorter time or in a smaller quantity.  This year, the Sanctuary members are offering a whole collection of holistic gifts, all for under $20 (Sanctuary Marketplace).  Many businesses are offering specials with this approach in mind.  Look for samples that you can include in a small Christmas stocking!

Any other ideas?   I’d love to hear them!  Please comment below and help us all enjoy giving this holiday season!

Blessings to you and yours!

Nancy

Nancy Nicholas is an Intuitive Life Coach who works with clients who are feeling powerless because of a relationship, health situation, job, family matter, or other concern.  She offers Empowerment Readings and products which combine Divine guidance with practical coaching tips to help her clients make the necessary changes to move into a better situation.   Divinely You, Divine Purpose, and Divinely Us Gift Card Readings available.  Visit my website to learn more and to get your free Divine Purpose Survey! www.EmpoweringLightworkers.com.

All Stressed Out for the Holidays?

Stress is quickly becoming America’s #one health problem. Normal stress gives us energy. In the absence of stress, we would be bored. The challenge is not to live in a constant state of stress. However, in our fast-paced society, and especially during the holidays, the stress doesn’t seem to end. Too much to do, too little time. Sometimes the joy and wonder of this special season get overlooked because we are in such a hurry.

Too much stress reduces quality of life, and puts a damper on holiday spirits. It can also contribute to health problems. Research found that negative emotions such as fear, anger and sadness are associated with poorer immune function and increased risk of illness. Stress contributes to high blood pressure, digestive disorders and muscle tension, as the body continually tenses for action, ready to fight or flee.

You can reduce feelings of stress by making time for self-care, creating opportunities to focus on the positive things in life and taking time to do things you enjoy. Positive emotions, such as love, joy and contentment, counteract the negative effects of stress. They enhance immune function and improve your ability to cope with challenging situations. They also nourish your holiday spirit! 
 
Making time for yourself provides essential energy needed to recharge your spirit. It’s hard to feel pleasure when you are run down and exhausted. Take time for a hot bath or eat a delicious healthy meal with family or friends. Schedule a massage treatment. Massage contributes to your good health by strengthening the immune system and counteracting stress-related illnesses such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Stick to your exercise program as much as possible because physical activity relieves stress and reduces feelings of anger and irritability. Get everyone out for a walk, or take a child sledding. Encourage friends and family to make self-care a priority, too. How about self-care gift certificates for a massage session?
 
Make time for pleasure. Pleasurable experiences reduce stress and feel good! Enjoy a cup of tea, a good book or a great massage. Laughter is therapeutic as well. Watch a funny movie or read the newspaper comics tonight. Feeling good about yourself and life will reduce holiday stress and get you off on the right foot for a fantastic new year.
Kacic is a licensed massage therapist and owner of Nature’s Touch Massage & Wellness Center located at 708 East Smith Rd. in Medina. She can be reached at 330-721-9357  or naturestouch4u@aol.com,  Visit her website at  www.NTWellnessCenter.com to learn more about stress reduction treatments offered there.  　
　

Savannah Moon Gift Certificates, Just in Time for the Holidays!

Savannah Moon Gift Certificates make holiday shopping easy! They are also wonderful teacher and hostess gifts! Your friends and family can use them to purchase products in their favorite Savannah Moon Scents, no need for you to guess. Our gift certificates are redeemable for all products online at: www.SavannahMoon.com

Purchase your gift certificates today for easy holiday gift giving. They are available at the bottom of our home page. Just visit: www.SavannahMoon.com/1home.html

Enjoy this wonderful holiday season!

Sincerely,
Karen Seremak, owner

Savannah Moon ~ Natural Relaxation, Bath & Body Care
www.SavannahMoon.com
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281

The Joy of Reiki

After practicing Reiki for several years now, I know first hand that Reiki is a great healing tool. I have seen Reiki treatments help heal and improved illnesses and medical conditions. It is a wonderful gift that has been used to relieve the suffering of thousands of people all over the world. It is easy to learn and anyone can use it.

But what about other possibilities for its use? Why not use Reiki to help bring about more joy and happiness in our lives? When I received Reiki training, I learned the Reiki Ideals. In the Reiki Ideals, Dr. Usui, the originator of Reiki, calls Reiki the secret art of inviting happiness. To me this is a clear indication that Reiki can be used for not only physical healing but emotional healing as well. While giving a Reiki treatment to myself or others in need of emotional healing, I ask that the joy of Reiki flow through me and be used for the highest good to bring about peace and happiness in my life and in the lives of those I am giving Reiki to. I ask that the joy of Reiki be expressed continuously through me, and that all negative feelings be healed.

The joy from Reiki we experience is not ordinary joy, but healing joy! It comes from deep within us, and is a very powerful healing energy. When we are happy, those around us will be happy. They will respond differently to us and pick up on our happiness. By using the gift of Reiki we not only have the ability to heal, but also the ability to create happiness. Activate your Reiki joy and share it with others. It will make the world a better place for all of us!

Written by Krisi Minor, LMT, Reiki Practitioner.  Krisi is a Reiki II Practitioner and offers Reiki sessions at Nature’s Touch Massage and Wellness Center. To learn more about Reiki or to set up your session, call 330-721-9357 today. Reiki Classes are o ffered on a regular basis. Call for date, time and location. E-mail questions to naturestouch4u@aol.com, or check out our website at www.NTWellnessCenter.com

Body Treatments at Nature’s Touch!

Pumpkins…

They’re not just for pie anymore!  Come try our new Fall body treatment which will feature a pumpkin body wrap. Our pumpkin puree has enzymes and antioxidants that offer results similar to gentle alpha-hydroxy action. It removes dead dull cells, while its beta-carotene-rich antioxidants nourish your skin. Combine this with organic coconut solids which are a lovely natural moisturizer, and ground cinnamon which is gently warming, stimulating and antibacterial, and you have the perfect fall treat for your skin. Not only does it smell absolutely heavenly, but you’ll love the end results!

Your session will begin with a dry brush scrub which lasts about 10 minutes, followed by the application of the warmed pumpkin skin treatment. You will then relax in our steam tent for 20 minutes while your pours open up to allow this great moisturizer to work its wonders! After your steam you will be cleaned off with warm moist towels. But wait, you’re not finished yet! This is followed by a one hour relaxation massage. Your muscles will be kneaded and stretched using our organic massage cream to lock in all the wonderful moisture provided by the pumpkin puree. Sound wonderful? It is!

Schedule your 2 hour session today! Call Nature’s Touch Massage and Wellness Center at 330-721-9357 to set up a time. This great body treatment will be offered October 1st through October 30th only. Limited product available, so don’t delay in arranging your special time away. Cost per 2 hour session is $110.00.

Reflexology: A Treat for Your Feet!

The last week of September is World Reflexology Week. It is celebrated by reflexologists around the globe to spread public awareness of the benefits of reflexology for everyone, generate more health conscious minds and a greater understanding of complimentary health care.

I’ve heard of Reflexology, but what is it?

Reflexology is a science that deals with the principals that there are reflexes on the hands and feet for every gland, organ and part of your body. It utilizes a unique movement of the thumb and fingers to stimulate those reflexes and help to bring the body back to its natural state of balance. Don’t worry, though, it doesn’t tickle!

This complimentary therapy dates back several thousand years to ancient Egypt and China. Currently, the most widely used method was developed by Eunice Ingham in the late 20th century. Through years of trials and observations, she was able to map the body out on the hands and feet. The right foot corresponds to the right side of your body and the left foot corresponds to your left side. Because the whole body is represented in the feet, the whole body can be treated and the body as a whole can be treated. This allows the Certified Reflexologist to affect not just the symptoms but also the cause of the symptoms.

What can it help?

Reflexology works on your body from the inside out. It can affect every organ, gland and tissue in the body. The stimulation of the reflexes allows the body to relax and helps it get back to and maintain its natural state of balance or homeostasis. When you are stressed, you are not at ease…you are at “dis-ease”, which opens the door for disease. Doctors agree that a large portion of diseases and illnesses can find their roots in stress.

While your Certified Reflexologist will not diagnose, prescribe or cure you, reflexology is a great way to help digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, sinus congestion, headaches and migraines, back pain, arthritis, diabetes, sleep disorders, circulatory and breathing disorders and many other things. As we start to pay more attention to our overall health and lifestyle, reflexology will become an important part.

How do you do it?

The feet are the most common area worked on. Your Certified Reflexologist can identify changes in the soft tissue or congestion in the foot. This indicates that the corresponding area in the body is not working as it is supposed to. Each treatment usually lasts 60 minutes and you only remove your shoes and socks. You lie back on the treatment table, relax and enjoy as the Certified Reflexologist addresses every part of your foot with their thumb and fingers to stimulate the reflexes of every part of your body. Particular attention will be paid to specific reflexes depending on your symptoms or reason for getting the treatment. The pressure is firm and not intended to be ticklish.

From infants to teenagers, athletes to grandparents, Reflexology offers a natural way to heal from stress, injury and disease. Unlock your body’s natural healing capabilities by including regular treatments as part of your personal health and fitness plan.

For a free brochure on how Reflexology can help your specific problem contact Nature’s Touch Massage & Wellness Center at (330) 721-9357, e-mail NaturesTouch4U@aol.com or visit our website at http://www.NTWellnessCenter.com

Written by Melissa Trombley, Certified Reflexologist