Sunday, January 20, 2013

My Lullabye

What beauty surrounds me, the Heavens and the Earth
Wisps and billows teasing the eye - 
Tugging the senses, 'Come closer, come closer.'
The verdants joyful in a myriad of dances - 
no two the same, no one alone.
And the ribbons of light cascade from above
To illuminate all treasures, to remind us of love.
As the rhythm slows the cricket knows
The sun is dancing with the moon.
Shy at first, his cadence grows
'Til a symphony of crickets invite you to croon
Let us sing you this lullabye in time with your heart
Our music will gently lull you to sleep 
The breeze will caress you, the stars will stand watch
Your Angels will be by your side   
Watch the light come into your dreams
Play with it, dance with it, dare...
As you hear the music in time with your heart
Play with it, dance with it, dare....



 ~ Quiet Jewel~                          

Saturday, January 5, 2013

What You See Is Who You Are

 

Thru the whistling pines capped in snow

To the laden earth below 

Where slumbering quakers murmur softly

Wrapped in a heavenly glow

And all above and all below

And everywhere in between 

Is the peace and quiet of fallen snow

As angels go unseen

~Quiet Jewel                           

 


 


 

    


Friday, July 8, 2011

Taking a break

I finally got into school to pursue a passion of mine.  So, as you can probably already tell, postings won't be as frequent.  But when I get a few spare moments I'll be sharing what I learn. 

Quietjewel

Friday, May 20, 2011

Inspiration

It's extremely important for all of us to have a source or sources of inspiration.  It doesn't matter what it is as long as it moves us to create.  I have many sources of inspiration and I've found that I'm most receptive and in tune with those sources when I'm in a peaceful, relaxed state.  If I try to force inspiration it ends up being illusive.  It becomes like the eggshell in the egg.  When you try to fish it out you get so close but right as you think you have it the shell slips out from under you.  If you don't know what your source of inspiration is try taking one day every week to just observe.  Let yourself see with more than your eyes, let yourself hear with more than your ears, let yourself feel and touch with more than your hands.  What do I mean?  Try this.  Go to a park on a day when the sun is shining and take note of everything your senses are registering. There is no need for talking.  Get rid of the noise.  Just be quiet, be still, and let yourself be.  Notice how your skin feels when the warmth of the sun washes over it.  Listen to leaves rustling in the trees.  What does the air smell like? Can you smell the grass?  Feel the grass under your hands, feet, legs.  Listen to the birds or the chipmunks or whatever wildlife is present. Is there water nearby?  Can you hear it or smell it?  Do you smell water in the air?  After you have taken note of your surroundings ask yourself how you feel.  Peaceful surroundings will teach you. When you allow that peace to move inside (into you) you will feel inspired.  Being grateful for your life, your circumstances, your family and friends, whatever you possess, no matter what it is or how much you have or don't have, will allow you to have internal peace.  I've been an observer all of my life.  I learn more. I understand more deeply.  I feel a greater connection to my own life and my purpose.  I have more compassion and less judgment.  When I let go of my ego and all the trivial matters that can so quickly entangle all of my efforts for happiness and success, I actually find happiness and success.  One of the ways I remind myself to let go and be inspired, besides getting outside,  is with a mind movie.


If you'd like to make your own mind movie, you can go to mindmovies.com and follow the instructions.  Or if you're a wizard with computer programs such as PowerPoint or any other editing software, you can make your own.  Enjoy the video and have a great day!

Quietjewel

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Mind Over Matter; a Funny Connection

I don't know about the rest of you but I love the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan.  I don't get to watch his show very often but a while back I was able to sit back and enjoy one of them.  This particular episode featured a black lab that was fine walking on any surface except shiny linoleum (or something like that).  For some reason the dog became very timid when he noticed the shiny floor and it took his owner quite a bit of prodding to get him across it and into another area of the home/business.  Cesar came in and started working with the dog and his owner.  He stated that in order for the dog to overcome his hesitations, apprehensions, or fears about this floor his mind (the dog's mind) needed to be kept in motion; moving "forward", so to speak.  This would not allow the dog to over-analyze  the situation and become fearful.  If the dog wasn't allowed to stop, question his surroundings, and doubt his ability to navigate those surroundings, which in turn made him fearful, his brain would learn a new way of thinking; a stronger way of thinking.  And after half a dozen walk-through s across that shiny floor, with Cesar keeping the dog's body in motion, his mind soon followed.  Practice with the owner turned into a triumph easily overcome with the right knowledge and tools.

And I thought to myself..."I do that."  I over think situations which causes me to doubt my ability to navigate my surroundings.  So I asked myself if there was ever a time in my life when I could remember not questioning or being fearful of anything I did.  And the answer to my own question was "yes".  When I had no fear about what others thought of me I never questioned my own abilities.  And I was willing to take on any task you set in front of me; except maybe the dishes.  It didn't matter if I was knowledgeable about that subject or not.  I had an innate sense that I could do whatever was asked of me and whatever I set out to do.  So the next question was, "How do I get back to not caring what people think of me; not caring whether I am judged negatively?"  I wasn't really sure how to answer that one so I decided to go with Cesar's method.  Whenever I started to feel anxious, inadequate, or lacking in some way, or started to worry that others might judge me harshly I kept my body moving and allowed my brain to to think of everything I was good at, everything that brought me joy, everything in my life that I was grateful for.   And I immediately started to see a difference.  I could feel an inner strength returning.  I started to feel like the real 'me' again, the one who could do anything I set my mind to do.  

I have always been amazed by the ways I receive answers to my questions.  As much as I love animals I am never surprised when they have something to teach me.

Have a great day!!
Quietjewel

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Workout Fun

I just finished working out with one of my most favorite fitness instructors ever, Gilad Janklowicsz.  His workouts are easy enough for beginners and challenging enough to get immediate results.  Plus he has a sense of humor.  How great is that?  When your muscles are burning, you're tired, and you wanna say "enough" out comes some little humorous quip.  And maybe it's just me but these are the first workouts that have actually given me the results I'm looking for in those darned problem areas. That makes me smile.  So what are some other fun workouts?  Try dancing with Wii or Kinect Games.  Learn to salsa with Jennifer Galardi or jump right in with Patrick Goudeau.  If you have kids you can't miss a good ol' fashion game of tag or hide 'n' seek.  We have so many ways and so many opportunities to get in and stay in shape.  No excuses, right?  When I need weights for strength training I grab cans of soup or water bottles or anything I can fit in my hands that will offer resistance.  The other day my workout consisted of running up and down the stairs for 20 minutes.  When I start a new workout and it is difficult for me I don't get down on myself.  But I do push myself.  And if I can't make it all the way thru no big deal.  The next day I do five minutes more than the last until I've conquered it.  WAHOO!!  And it feels great.

Remember - You have the ability to accomplish any task you set your mind to do with ease and confidence

Quietjewel.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Essential Oils

OK all you health nuts (and I say that with an immense amount of affection),

If you've been looking for ways to improve your health but don't know where to start, don't have the energy to start, don't have the time to do the research to know where to start, etc, etc., I've got some answers to help you get there.  But before we get to some exciting new products that I want to share with you let's go over the basics; the best and easiest ways to get yourself on the path to feeling and looking great!

First, GET OUTSIDE!!!!  One of the easiest and best ways to re energize is to get outside and MOVE your body.  Everyone knows that, right?  So why is it so hard?  Number one, we tend to allow stress and worry and anxiety and this problem and that problem takeover.  Well all of that crap in your head could drop an elephant so it's certain to drain the life right out of you.  There is a time and a place for everything and no matter how adult we become we still need play time.  Problems will always be around.  Each of us as individuals decide how big of a roll problems will play in our lives.  So, everyday tell yourself to let them go.  And then go have some fun.  Number two, our homes can be some of the most toxic environments.  We have chemical cleaners that we use on a regular basis.  Our homes are built with toxic materials - treated wood, tar, asphalt, asbestos, lead, paints, stains, stain treaters, stain fighters and on and on.  If you don't believe me, make yourself aware of how you are feeling when you wake up, during the day when you're out of the house, and in the evening when you return home.  Many of us will immediately feel drained of all energy and wellness, not because we've had a long, stressful day at work (that's immediately remedied after clocking out if you let it), but because as soon as we walk thru the door we inhale numerous "off-gases" from the paint on the walls to the chemical treatments in the carpets to the stain on the furniture.  So get outside and get moving.

Second, if you absolutely can't get outside, get moving inside.  When I was dirt poor I used soup cans for dumbbells and rubber bungee cords for resistance straps.  You don't need fancy equipment to get in shape.  Heck, even turning on your favorite tunes and dancing around the house is better than no movement.  Our bodies weren't made to be stagnant they were made to move.  When you don't move toxins build up in your blood stream, then in your organs, tissues, and cells...which creates aches and pains, illnesses, dis-eases, etc.

Third, eat healthy.  Healthy eating habits don't have to taste bad.  There are so many options out there that I have no doubt you will find a variety of healthy food that are right for you and that you like.  For example, there was a time when the thought of boiled chicken didn't appeal to me in the least.  But then I tried it and discovered it actually has a great amount of flavor.  Pair it with sliced tomatoes and avocados, a little bit of parsley or cilantro, and you've got a quick, easy, healthy meal in about 15 minutes.  And once you start eating healthier you'll begin to notice that your old eating habits kind of gross-you-out.  You'll have more energy during the day, you'll feel nourished not sluggish, you'll begin to feel alive.  And that's great.

So now for some cool ideas.  If you're into essential oils or would like to know more about them I would highly suggest going to everythingdoterra.com and click on zdoterra.  This company makes THE BEST oils; no chemicals or fillers; all natural.  And to be more efficient in knowing which oils will work best for you, you can purchase a zyto compass.  This is a bio computer program that reads your body's physiological responses thru  skin conductivity.  The fluctuations in skin conductivity are measured and sent back to the computer for analysis. It will then give you feedback based on your body's needs and what you can do to help get your body back in balance. For more information go to http://www.zytocompass.com/af/amiller2.

Have a great day!
Quietjewel