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SELF CARE, HIGH HOLY DAYS, CONNECTING AND RELEASING...GETTING READY FOR AUTUMN...

Stuck at home? Stay at home? Jewish High Holidays Approaching...In College at Vassar in the 90′s - I didn’t feel “Jewish” enough to go to a temple in a neighborhood/community I didn’t know...That might be different now, if I was to go back in time. What did feel right was to take my Siddur and go sit out by Sunset lake and reflect and connect with spirit, with nature and the divine spark that is.

Now.. fast forward 25 years and I see I can connect with the temple via zoom. And I don’t know if that resonates with me. So I was excited - because I do enjoy grounding and exploring the changing of the seasons, connecting with the earth and while I aspire to being a hippy Martha Stewart - I am an urban girl with minimal skills beyond perusing Pintrest and watching 5 minute crafts of FB video! 

So Devorah Brous’ offerings of SoulSage, really resonated with me and where I am at and what I (in theory) want. Any resistance comes from procrastination and “Covid Funk” yes I think I just made that up or is it a thing?

The Self Care is coming up and I decided I am ready to lose the COVID 15 and Flab that is weighing me down. SELF CARE FOR 30 DAYS? I CAN DO THAT! 

I am incorporating my MEM Gong Yoga - breathing, exercises and stretching. Cutting out refined sugar (can’t do bread yet...)

And August 17 (few days after turning 47) embarking on this journey with Dev: 

Self-Care: Aug 17, 24, 27, 31 - Sept 7, @Zoom 10am - 11:30am

Then I will see if I can continue with Earth-Care (Sept 10, 14, 21, 24, 29 - Oct 5, @Zoom 10am - 11:30am) and Community-Care (Oct 7, 12, 19, 22, 26 - *Nov 2, @Zoom 10am - 11:30am  + *Closing Ritual: Nov 2, @Zoom 12-1:30pm).

Baby steps...am I right? lol.

So if you are interested in holding my hand (virtually of course) and walking this adventure with me - here are the deets from her site:

WHO: Jewish soul-seeking, nature-loving, justice-oriented community members and introspective stragglers alike

WHAT: REST. REFLECT. REGENERATE. Shabbat, Sabbatical, Jubilee. Nourish, Ground, Empower. Starting Rosh Hodesh Elul, I'm so excited to launch a 12-wk offering, SoulSage, to guide us through the High Holidays in sync with the Hebrew calendar and our earth-based teachings. It's a deep dive that braids together self-care, earth-care, and community-care to help ground, nourish, and empower. Together we'll explore 4wks on each subject: Shabbat; the Sabbatical for the Land; and the Jubilee with text study and transformative practices. Breathe. Cleanse. Regenerate. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL THROUGH THE END OF THIS WEEK. Scholarships for BIPOC. DM for rates / registration! @FROMSOIL2SOUL

WHEN: newMOON Elul, Aug. 17th. Includes 90-min learning/exploring Zoom sessions @10am (Mondays) + six 90-minute Zoom Circles where we delve deep into texts, cycles, and practices with commitments and accountability

SoulSage program is designed as a consecutive three-course program. There are three participation options:

Option #1: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Sign up by August 10th for the full program (all three courses) for $540 - that is only $30 per class! Each course is $180  

Option #2: Sign up by August 15th - each course is $240

Option #3: A LA CARTE Sign up for one or two of the courses - each course is $300

SoulSage is absolutely for you if you want to be woven into a deeper connection with the healing powers of nature, and SYNC your inner growth with regenerative cycles. It is for YOU if you seek community support as you grow earth-based practices and are ready to nurture nature...

SoulSage is most definitely for you’ve been flirting with compost for years and wanting to up your game while learning what’s Jewish about converting waste into a resource! You’ll walk away knowing how to really compost just in time to feed the soil over our Fall Harvest Festival, Sukkot!

SoulSage is for you if you seek nature-based tools to help counter frustration and overwhelm by grounding, centering and empowering you to meet the challenges and opportunities of today...

SoulSage is certainly a fit for a wide range of soul seekers from Jewish-curious, to observant, to institutionally-alienated. YOU are welcome whether or not you have strong religious roots or any aversion to woo-woo spirituality! YOU are very welcome here and scholarships are available if you are BIPOC trans, non-binary and gender queer. Bring YOU. All of YOU. Many of these teachings are universal and benefit us all. The fall is a great time to take an assessment of ourselves and lay down the seeds we want to see take shape in the coming year.

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Devorah Brous

www.fromsoil2soul.com

@devbees @fromsoil2soul213.500.1973

(she/her/hers pronouns)

Power is not brute force and money; power is in your spirit. Power is in your soul. It is what your ancestors, your old people gave you. Power is in the earth; it is in your relationship to the earth. --Winona LaDuke

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MEM Gong YOGA OF HOLISTIC RESONANCE - What is it? Where Can I learn it?

WHAT IS MEM GONG YOGA OF HOLISTIC RESONANCE?M.E.M. GongYoga of Holistic Resonance (also called MEM Yoga) is a holistic way of healing developed by Gongmaster Don Conreaux which incorporates movement of the physical body (by isolating specific Muscles, with awareness of our Emotions, our feelings which may stop the free flow of energy through our body, the Qi/Chi flow (Traditional Chinese Medicine): through our Meridians,preventing us from enjoying full health and living life to our full potential, "witnessing life and all its expressions as it unfolds".

M.E.M. = Muscle Emotion Meridian Gong = An Resonant Musical Instrument Yoga = Union

Join us on a journey that will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated, revitalized with an remarkable Life-affirming "toolbox" for de-stressing, self-healing, self-wellness, and dealing with the day to day reality of being human!Understanding how and where traces of emotional trauma become lodged in the body and intuitively creating a flow of movement with a focused intention. We take into account the ever changing, ever evolving, ever flowing, unpredictable cycles of nature. We focus on 39 muscles. Each one of them linked to a specific meridian because it holds the emotional pattern related to that meridian. Emotions become encrusted in our body when we do not release them in a holistic way, taking into account our mind, body and spirit. Sometimes we feel tension in our body without being aware of our inner feelings, other times we have inner feelings without the awareness of where they are felt in the body. Through series of breathing exercises, sound and intention, we release old patterns and emotions that reside in our bodies. Promoting health, wellness and a deeper sense of fulfilment.

USE CODE: EARLYBIRD50FOR 50% OFF!Cost of Complete Certified Program: $1363 + VATSAVE $1363

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“Holistic Resonance is the feeling of being in your most powerful resonance, experiencing the bliss of true health, you are like a resonating gong!” - Don------

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2020 CALENDAR:AUGUST 1 2020 - MODULE 1 START DATESEPT 15 2020 - MODULE 2 START DATENOV 1 2020 - MODULE 3 START DATE

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MEM GONG YOGA SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC RESONANCE

MISSION STATEMENT:

To provide humanity (the global family) with an effective, accessible form of yoga for self-healing of Mindy, Body and Spirit. MEM Gong Yoga is adjustable, adaptable and available to Every Body - regardless of age, gender, race, and/or physical ability. The Remote learning offers increased access, with an atmosphere of inclusivity, imagining a world where MEM Gong Yoga is available to every human through self-learning and sharing in every language in every country.

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"MEM Gong Yoga was formulated and created by my father, Don Conreaux after years of research and study. The first trainings were offered over 10 years ago and have since spawned a generation of MEM Gong Yoga instructors and teachers around the globe. Now, you don’t have to retreat from your life and spend large sums of money to travel to participate in 5-7 full day training for each module. Our MEM Gong Yoga School of Holistic Resonance - offers you all the tools, all the training through a remote self-paced learning model.You will be guided by the source: the founder of MEM Gong Yoga, Gongmaster Don Conreaux and Slovenia’s premiere MEM Gong Yoga instructor & influencer, Petra Trtnik. Enjoy the Journey!"

-Yaelle E Shaphir, L.Ac, Dipl.OM, MTOM

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“I created MEM Gong Yoga because I wish every person to be their own guru (teacher) with tools for self healing and the ability to embrace a new Aquarian reality of compassionate loving kindness and peace - for ourselves and for the world.”

-Gongmaster Don Conreaux, Father of MEM Gong Yoga of Holistic Resonance, MEM Yoga, MMEM Gong Yoga, Mini-Yogs,

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“I hope to share and inspire you with this transformative, life affirming practice as it has changed and enhanced my life over the last 6 years!”

- MEM Gong Yoga Teacher of Teachers Petra Trtnik, MEM Gong Yoga Innovator and Influencer

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PROGRAM DETAILS: MODULE 1 START DATE: August 1, 2020

4 WEEKS, SELF PACED, REMOTE ONLINE STUDY

DOWNLOADABLE MANUAL (PDF) for easy reference

WEEKLY LIVE ZOOM MEETINGS (recorded)

FINAL ASSIGNMENT

CERTIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION

MODULE 2 START DATE: scheduled Sept 1, 2020 (TBD)

45 DAY PRACTICUM WITH COACHING/SUPPORT

SELF PACED, REMOTE ONLINE STUDY

WEEKLY LIVE ZOOM MEETINGS (recorded)

FINAL ASSIGNMENT

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION: MEM Gong Yoga Kriya Design Scientist

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SELF PACED, REMOTE ONLINE STUDY

WEEKLY LIVE ZOOM MEETINGS (recorded)

TA Internship

FINAL ASSIGNMENT

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION: MEM Gong Yoga of Holistic Resonance Certified Instructor: Teacher of Teachers and Master Kriya Design Scientist-------------------No longer is a 60-90minute yoga session necessary to feel relaxed, revitalized and rejuvenated! MEM Gong Yoga of Holistic Resonance provides results through a customizable quick, focused 30-90 second exercise sequence(also known as Mini-Yogs, Chiom-Exercises, etc.) ------------Cost:Module 1 Price: $909Module 2 Price: $909Module 3 Price: $909

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Purchasing Modules Separately Adds up to: $2727$2181 = Summer 2020 Program Fee when purchasing Modules 1, 2, + 3 togethersavings of $545!

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WHICH TRACK IS BEST FOR ME?MODULE 1 GOAL: PERSONAL USE - become your own design scientist for self healing and holistic resonance - confidently self assess & design MEM Kriyas

+ACCESS TO PRIVATE FACEBOOK MEM Gong Yoga group = For anyone taking course - support group

-with Moderation by Petra Trtnik

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MODULE 2: $909

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MODULE 2 CURRICULUM:

Module 1 review

45 day practicum includes weekly instruction/assignments and assessments, (I one on one help if needed).

Advanced mastery of Kriya Design: MMEM Yoga of Holistic Resonance Design Scientist - Training, Mastery, Certification

Ethics and Training Framework

MEM for the gym, using bands/weights

Mudras - introduction, practicum and incorporation

Essential Oils - leveling up your practice and classes.

Crystals, Affirmations & more

You will be given enhanced tools and methods to take your MEM Gong Yoga to the next level, as well as instilling confidence and expertise to instruct and share MEM Gong Yoga with others as an instructor of classes or 1 on 1 sessions.

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MODULE 3 - Teaches you how to creatively sequence and teach a set of exercises that constitutes a Yoga Kirya applying all the knowledge gained/shared in the previous modules including Solar System Kriyas. The completed Kriays results in a comtemplative state of blissfulness when the whole being is rejuvenated. The practitioner of MEM Gong Yoga of Holistic Resonance is brought to a state of full resonant tone and dynamic balance, the state of Holistic Resonance. Sharing the MEM Gong Yoga Kriyas with others is a beautiful way to enhance the Gong and or Sound healing experienc/meditation class/session, bringing participants to a feeling of health and wellness.

You have the tools to now reach the level of Teacher of Teachers and be able to instruct the next generation of MEM Gong Yoga students and instructors!

Advanced course curriculum includes

Review & enhancement of Modules I & II

Curriculum Includes: Solar System MEM Gong Yoga Branch add ons.

MODULE 3: $909

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ONLINE COURSE MODULE 1 BEGINS: AUGUST 1, 2020 + 4 LIVE ZOOM meetings

& DOWNLOADABLE MANUAL PDF

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This program is offered quarterly throughout the year: Aug 1 2020, Nov 1 2020, Feb 1 2021, May 1 2021, Aug 1 2021

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FAQ: HOW MUCH WILL THIS EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM COST ME?

ANSWER:

COST OF COMPLETE PROGRAM: MODULES 1, 2, 3 ($909X3) $2727*

*includes online training, live zoom class, practicum guidance, certification, downloadable pdf manual, apprentice hours

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HOWEVER - WE WANT THIS PROGRAM TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO YOU, SO FOR A LIMITED TIME WE ARE OFFERING SOME AMAZING SAVINGS.....

JOIN OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAM and receive % for referrals

FOR EACH CLASS IS LIMITED TO 24 TO PROVIDE INTIMATE, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

"I want to thank my daughter Yaelle and Petra for their tireless work in bringing MEM Gong Yoga School of Holistic Resonance to life for you! We are no longer dependent on a Guru for our self growth and development. Through MEM Gong Yoga of Holistic Resonance, the power returns to you for fast, transformative self healing. I hope that you will drop me a line and let me know how the program is working for you. I look forward to seeing you in our weekly classes and sharing my latest discoveries and research." - DON

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Berberine Complex & Antibiobotanical Research Report

So there is No doubt that my first line of defense is a proactive offense of immune boosting lifestyle practices - including: drinking enough clean water minimizing refined sugar, stretching/movement, sleep, lots of fruits/vegetables & Whole Foods. AND really really really great Traditional Chinese Fomulas or integrated herbal formulas.  Panaxea is one of my favorites. The ANTI-VIRII formula has been integral to my household and my clients wellbeing during this time. That being said, Covid-19 is not the only thing floating around, the other viruses and bacterial infections & irritants are alive and well. This timely report is worth sharing. You may reach out if you need more info.  Stay Safe!

EXCERPT: RESEARCH REPORT by Daniel Weber, DSC, PHD

Chinese Botanical Medicine against Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics has become a serious problem of public health that concerns almost all antibacterial agents and that manifests in all fields of their application. Novel antimicrobial compounds against new bacterial targets and drug resistance mechanisms are urgently needed.

Plant-derived antibacterials are always a source of novel therapeutics. The studies in identifying the extracts and molecules which exhibit either direct growth inhibition or resistance mechanisms against bacteria from 33 Chinese medicinal herbs which are commonly used and are claimed to have antibacterial properties.

A panel of Gram-positive, Gram-negative and drug resistant bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter baumannii were used in the study. In addition, evidence from published data of compounds from these Chinese herbs with promising antibacterial effects will be reviewed

Reference

Chinese medicinal herbs against antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens. 2011 Science against Microbial Pathogens:Current Research.

Berberine and Staphylococcus epidermidis Biofilm Formation

Staphylococcus epidermidis is one of the main causes of medical device-related infections owing to its adhesion and biofilm-forming abilities on biomaterial surfaces. Berberine is an isoquinoline-type alkaloid isolated from Coptidis rhizoma (huang lian in Chinese) and other herbs with many activities against various disorders. Although the inhibitory effects of berberine on planktonic bacteria have been investigated in a few studies, the capacity of berberine to inhibit biofilm formation has not been reported to date.

In this study, Wang et al., (2009) observed that berberine is bacteriostatic for S. epidermidis and that sub-minimal inhibitory concentrations of berberine blocked the formation of S. epidermidis biofilm. Using viability assays and berberine uptake testing, berberine at a concentration of 15–30 µg/mL was shown to inhibit bacterial metabolism.

Data from this study also indicated that modest concentrations of berberine (30–45 µg/mL) were sufficient to exhibit an antibacterial effect and to inhibit biofilm formation significantly, as shown by the tissue culture plate (TCP) method, confocal laser scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscopy for both S. epidermidis ATCC 35984 and a clinical isolate strain SE243. Although the mechanisms of bacterial killing and inhibition of biofilm formation are not fully understood, data from this investigation indicated a potential application for berberine as an adjuvant therapeutic agent for the prevention of biofilm-related infections.

Reference

Effect of berberine on Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm formation. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 34 (2009) 60–66

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SMILE when you Bump Elbows...Trust Me!

Are you...were you....a hugger? a handshaker? a bower? I’m pretty sure most of us were not elbow bumpers....until recently!

As often happens, when a Chinese Medicine Practitioner (Acumomma) is daydreaming, meditating, sun-bathing...or using any method to center and relax during these #stayathome #shelterathome times....

A thought occurred...then several...then theory...

What does this new way of greeting mean for humanity? Of course my thoughts moved to meridian theory and the the channels engaged in the elbow bump.

The most common area of contact is in between San Jiao 9 and 10. And so I began to theorize on what could potentially occur when activating this area. 

The San Jiao or Triple Burners are the “ambassadors of the original or Source Qi - the nourishing energy”. They regulate consciousness and when full they encourage benevolence and kindness. They are linked to the Heart and Pericardium and are affected by Joy. (MEM Gong Yoga of Holistic Resonance correspondences circadian correspondence 9pm-11pm, color orange/red). 

The San Jiao channel is connect to the Upper, Middle and Lower bodies systems rather than a particular organ system. The channel runs from the fourth 9ring) finger up the forearm between the 2 bones (radius/ulna), through the tip of the elbow and up the back of the arm to the shoulder. Here it does some interesting things joining some other channels (small intestine & governing vessel) goes to the collarbone (goes down into the pericardium “dispersing into the chest like a spray”, then abdomen, and down into the lower burner or reproductive area then goes back up to collarbone area), then up the side of the neck and around the back of the ear and then does some more branching off around the side of the head joining with the gallbladder channel on the forehead, then cheek then front of ear.

The San Jiao is related to the breathing process. So as it “disperses” this can relate to using the abdomen and diaphragm for breathing. As it heads down it connects with the Dan Tien - the source of original qi. Yuan qi - the nourishment and sustainability that energy provides and is a provider of....

So with all this knowledge - what about the elbow bump? Well... Smile! Greet and bump knowing that with this mode of connection - you are missing out on a hug or a shake - rather you are actively engaging in connection - with another as well as with your own body systems. You are activating your body’s Triple Burner/San Jiao - and with that you are self-regulating your physiology, resetting your body system and positively affecting the psycho-emotional state. Isn’t that a great reason to smile? Try it out...I may be right :)

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SMILE when you bump elbows....Trust ME!

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APRIL COVID19

4/6/2020

TODAY...today... I drifted away from neutrality...into a tumultuous rollercoaster of Anxiety  (Earth element, Spleen/Stomach Meridian, Worry/Overthinking), Short Temperedness (Wood Element, Spring, Liver Meridian, Anger/Resentment), and Fear (Water Element, Kidney/Bladder Meridians)....as a hand in hand Tango dance between my light and my shadow, trust/acceptance/ love  with the shady teenage temperamental  cynicism/irony/ humor and the two melding into the   narcoleptic stupor of depression...a friendly reminder...the New Zealand voice of reason... voice coming through the receiver...”It’s okay....It’s okay to say, “This Sucks” and it is “sucking for everyone” and it’s okay....” And that “Okay” released the energy that was in resistance and the light and shadow - swirled into a blur and Peace and Well Being descended INTO & WITHIN....a sitting singing while placing 1 puzzle piece of a 1,000 became a meditation and song swelled through being and I sang A NEW SONG...

4/7/2020

TODAY..today... I drifted away from neutrality...into a tumultuous rollercoaster of Anxiety (Earth element, Spleen/Stomach Meridian, Worry/Overthinking), short temperedness (Wood Element, Spring, Liver Meridian, Anger/Resentment), and fear (Water Element, Kidney/Bladder Meridians)....and a quiet reminder... (the pleasant 86 year old voice of my dad, Don Conreaux) coming through the receiver of my phone,  spoke these potent words: “We want to continue to remain in a state of neutrality...” and the words moved quickly...absorbing straight into my body like the sound waves of The. Gong...and I observed the energetic communication and dance of the various energy/element/power centers) as an enthusiastic Capoeira dance transpires between my amygdala and my ego/frontal cortex and the call and response of “I am in control” and “I am not in control” which left unappreciated adds fuel to the resulting pingpong responses of the 5 Elements within. And from without, the April Showers keep the ground moist, fertile and the Sun’s rays hidden behind heavy great condensation. And grabbed a the Russian novel, Master and Margarita, by Mikhail Bulgakov, filled a hot bath and sprinkled Doterra Elevation/Joy Blend and allowed pranayama, and delightful prose to bring me back to Center.

How have you been?????

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I was recently asked by a client to explain what the BRT (body response testing) or MRT (Muscle response testing) session entails. A client is asked a series of yes and no questions to pinpoint area of concern. When the tested muscle goes weak, that indicates what will be worked on during that session. It could be a thought, feeling, emotion, or incident or an actual person, item or nutrient/substance. Then using a technique of tapping and breathing, the targeted “weakened” muscle then reverses and when a “strong” muscle indicator shows the shift in the person’s body response. The session is concluded with acupuncture or acupressure. The person is advised to “see what shifts over the course of a few days or week.” Sessions typically occur once a week but can be more or less frequent depending on the situation. I enjoy using this technique in my practice because over the course of the last 10 years, I have seen incredible results in terms of shifts in clients’ mind sets, specifically limiting beliefs, repressed or expressed emotions and blockages, and chronic mind/body/spirit dis-eases. I have been asked, ““Do I believe it works?” My honest answer is: It’s not a question of belief! If I thought about it, I think it’s super weird and mysterious. I know. I have used the technique for over 10 years in my practice and anecdotally - on a client by client basis, I have seen “miracles,” which is the only way I can describe the enhanced state of wellness and living that occurs when clients are able to move beyond limitations and constrictions. Hope that helps! For more info- visit my website: www.acumom.com or www.yaelleshaphir.com

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Yaelle E. Shaphir, L.Ac, MTOM aka Acumomma demonstrates Electro-Acupuncture on Susan and Sharzad on The SASS!

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"The Only Constant Is Change";“Insecurity is another word for freedom; tolerating feelings of insecurity is part of staying free.”

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This is YOU - your vehicle in this lifetime as portrayed through 5 element theory.

YOUR BODY is AMAZING!

YOU are MIRACULOUS!

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“This seems obvious, but it isn’t to many people: anger doesn’t kill relationships, and it certainly doesn’t kill people Anger of course does make waves and kills the neurotic kind of ‘love’ that depends on a show of 100 percent complete harmony. But this isn’t love at all; it is neurotic dependency and lonely confused with love. Feeling anger and exchanging angry feelings strengthen true love and are actually life-affirming It isn’t anger that kills; people kill—people who are often divorced from all feelings, especially warm human ones that would give them the wherewithal to empathize with their fellows.” Dr. Theodore Rubin, The Angry Book

#anger #acumom #acumomma #yaelleshaphir #tcm #liverqi #depression #feelings 

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ADRENAL FATIGUE? Understanding MY KIDNEY QI (per TCM)

We get used to stress. Life is Hectic!

Mottos of: “More, better, faster”, “hurry up and wait” are all draining.

FEARfulness behind the attitudes relate to the TCM Kidney Energy. Fear drains energy/Qi. Fearfulness - cannot confront life. FEAR can be an acquired drive and motivate certain behaviors. But FEAR blocks knowing/connecting with true self. FEAR turns into Anger (LIVER QI) Emotions are manifestations of “life is powerful, I am weak.” Habitual fear gives power to “other,” and drains body. “I’m TIRED!” - FEARFULNESS-cannot confront life. Contagious. Leaves one more easily triggered by fear, and more prone to Fatigue. 

To address FEARFULNESS:

RESOLUTION -  must face fear- realizing it is not so powerful, reduces fear and stress level. Avoided fear are enhanced by imagination. 

Avoidance behaviors have fear at root: rejection, humiliation, shame, embarrassment.AND ALSO: block pleasure as well as pain. 

Learned fears need to be traced back to origin to be healed.

 WILL, RESOLVE- is related to KIDNEY QI

  “..an emergency mechanism under control of the ego which can on occasion override the emotional response...and in some cases it can be lifesaving .The will, however, does not diminish fear. It enables an individual to stand his ground or advance in the face of fear.” –Lowen

Problems are a fact of life, not a justification for constant apprehension  the Super Wo/man can pay attention to fear before it becomes overwhelming and act resolutely in regard to it.” - Teeguarden

LOVING YOUR KIDNEY QI! Focusing on Breathe (Hara).

Trust in self.     Trust in____.

Do Hara breathing—contacts inner balance, fire of life, reserves, stimulates Parasympathetic Nervous System, muscular relaxation, affirmations, meditations, outdoor activity!

“Knowing True Self is the Antidote to Fear”

and of course: Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine helps!

(This post was inspired by Melissa Monroe, Phd’s PTSD webinar)

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I’ve got some new soft silicon cups - and I’m not afraid to use them!

In fact - I’ve noticed - less discomfort, less bruising - and increased blood flow when used on the cellulite regions as well as face.

You can go to a practitioner, or try a self treatment - sets are inexpensive and avail on amazon

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Spring is here

Have an itchy ear?

Water eyes and congested nose?

Sneezing, running, hanky blows?

If this poem resonates with you,

Click huffpost link, for self-acupressure, Do! Do! Do!

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Girls are adventuring. Today there is only us...

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Forced Fetal pig dissection at Hamilton High School, Unrepentant Stanford Swimming Rapist, and a Blue Giant Parrot that went GAWK....

 I took a walk down the illustrious Santa Monica Blvd (during a rare client-free hour). It began as a short jaunt to stretch my legs after catching up on medical billing. It lengthened as the thought that an illusive desk for my studio might be waiting for me at the “Out Of The Closet” thrift shop down the road... Santa Monica Blvd was gearing up for Sunday’s Pride Parade - rainbow flags and boas of all lengths and sizes adorned the businesses. June gloom had burned off to a mild, comfortable sunny, warm breeze. And yes - the perfect adjustable rolling computer desk ($15!) was waiting for me in the dank and dusty interior. Score! 

Walking back to the office I heard a GAWK coming from an enclosed construction site. Peering through the space between two tarps I saw a stoop outside an apartment with a seemingly unhurt, unfettered giant blue parrot. S/he simply GAWKed away as s/he sat perched on the iron grating. Curious... A man stopped and stared through another gap 20 yards away, probably curious why some lady in business attire was peering through a fence intently.

A man/apparent owner walked up the stairs and the bird hopped onto his shoulder as he went back into the home. Los Angeles has a wild flock of parrots but I’ve only known them to be green. This Blue Amazonian Bird had apparently took captivity in stride. 

As I walked away, curiosity appeased, I felt the need to explain myself to this apparent stranger, “I just needed to figure out his story” I said, referring to the parrot. “Yep, everyone’s got a story,” he replied.

The running titles of various thought bubbles that have been ping ponging ‘round my consciousness...What do they have in common? Yahoo headlines? Dinner conversation? Lishai had to dissect a fetal pig today as her Biology final, that Unrepentant Rapist needs some enlightenment. A Pakistani women burned her daughter alive because she married someone from a different culture. Clinton has the Democratic Ticket. Captive Blue Parrot seemingly happy and gawking and I am still hopeful that insane people will figure things out and everyone will figure out that the world will be a better place when we all follow The Golden Rule.

Peace Out

Peace Within

Peace exists...

On a walk at 3pm on a Wednesday....

[acumomma]

After my interview yesterday with photographer/writer/blogger/speaker: Karen Walrond- www.chookooloonks.com for her new book, I found myself up at midnight continuing our conversation on the importance or relevance of a spiritual practice in my mind. 

We continue to utilize tools to escape our reality. Prime examples:  television/movies, internet, drugs - prescription or not, the tendency is to numb ourselves or use these tools to escape feelings, thoughts, our perceived realities, our day, our “stressors.”

A Spiritual practice allows us to EXPAND OUR  REALITY. The Need or desire to ESCAPE REALITY disappears when the ability, the power,  to expand reality occurs. That is the joy, the necessity of a spiritual practice. When I say necessity, it is because a spiritual practice is not a “want”, it is an actual “need.” 

We as individuals, families, communities, humanity - need spiritual practice to elevate ourselves and the planet. 

A good friend (and I am paraphrasing here) talked about connection to Spirit as  being at one with everything. Awareness of the interconnectivity of ALL THINGS/BEINGS.

When you are in that state of Oneness - there is no limitation, no lack of choice or options, That feeling is amazing. To be in the Now, awake to the present moment, not living life or experiencing life from the past or the future but in this moment. 

You are then able to be less reactive. So the Expansion of Self, the Expansion of your reality allows you to see Life clearly, objectively and move in a way that is in the Now with limitless potential, unlimited possibility.

Awareness.

Freedom.

Love.

Gratitude.

Have a great weekend!!!!

With Love and Light and Blessings,

acumomma - Yaelle

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