Argan oil is this “magic” substance that most people are not familiar with… Yet. Here is a loose review of what was discussed last night.

Background on Soad’s experiences

• Has a doctorate in biochemistry with over 20 years research experience, especially concerning water pollution
• Does aromatherapy, clay therapy, Quigong, The Dalak Method and other forms of healing

The Dalak Method

• Since the body memorizes the emotions, they become stuck in the body. With the method, we can make deep emotions come to the surface, then disappear. Touch is the quickest way to touch the soul, and it bypasses the mind, the mental
• Some clients come because they are having a hard time, dealing with the noise, confusion, lots of emotions, so the starting point of treatment is physical and energetic level. Once the person calms down, they can go into an open conscious space. Then go into visualization NOT imagination. In that state, you can re-build your personality, the parts that were suppressed. An example – when you were 4, because you got in trouble for painting on your walls, it became a suppressed joy. This method could help you to bring back your love for painting, creativity, and you can rediscover it again.
• Visit a full explanation of The Dalak Method

Argan Oil

• The argan oil is an antioxidant, has skin regeneration properties, an emollient, has antibacterial properties, anti-aging, astringent, anti-inflammatory, nourishing, heals scars and acne, benefits both dry and oily skin, is amazing on skin, hair and teeth
• Can find out more about the tree itself on the Argan Tree Information site, or find out about Friends of the Argan Tree

The first people 3 people to make comments on this post, or email me, and you can win some of this fantastic oil!

Boy, the amount of listeners and feedback makes me really want to have Karlyn be our guest every week! Karlyn Percil, founder of mybeautybank.ca, joined us yesterday. Here are the major themes we discussed:

• The importance of fixing yourself and not others
• Building a strong, supportive inner circle, full of people who add value to your life
• Having the strength to be ok with being alone rather than settle for an unfulfilling, non-respectful relationship
• The power of having daily affirmations, writing a love letter to yourself, and having a “God Box” to get rid of any stress that may be weighing on you.

Above all – remember that there are 3 things to remember to bring beauty and fulfillment to your life – Respect, Responsibility & Kindness!

Lastly, the winner of the signed copy of  The Little Book of Green Minutes was Jason Weinberger!!! Congratulations Jason, and I hope you enjoy the book

Trina Mohan is a certified personal trainer through CAN-FIT-PRO, as well as the trainer for “Bootcamp for Mudders” in partnership with GET Out! Canada (http://www.getoutcanada.com). Learn more about Trina and her services at www.twtfitness.com.

You can see where Keith will be sampling Kiki Maple Sweetwater via his facebook page

Some quick things to know about maple sap, check this info page where you can see how great for the body it is!

As I go through this process of understanding and learning how to navigate around social media, I realize that there is one thing that always becomes clearer; there is no “perfect” mix that always work.

We humans always love to be told exactly what to do, so that:

1. if what we’ve been told fails, it means we’ve got someone other than ourselves to blame, and

2. if we listen to “an expert” only, we don’t have to think about the approach that we’ve taken ourselves. We just move about on auto-pilot, unconsciously.

My biggest lesson for the day is that while I love learning from masters, experts and knowledgeable people, there is no guarantee that what advice or lesson they are giving me will always work, for me or anyone else. What’s more is that all the answers of what EACH of us can do lies within us, if we want to listen to that voice called intuition.

What I’m discovering is that while social media (but this lesson can work for anything like marketing, investing, etc.) is full of many tools to help you tweet, brand, chat, build lists, as the space becomes more overrun with new players, we must CHOOSE… what works for us, and learn as we go along. We don’t need to subscribe to 1,000 different newsletters to learn the “new way to gain thousands of followers with just 3 clicks”. We just need to choose a message that highlights our talents, and get it to those who want to hear it.

Have faith that those who need you will find you.

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If you’d like to try and/or buy the products in person, you can see them at the Vegetarian Food Festival on September 7, 8, and 9th.

Lastly, if you go to Ethical Deal Toronto within the next few days, you can find a deal for 6 different types of fresh pasta for only $36!

Happy Italian Vegan Eating!!!

I remember about a month ago having a business coaching call, that ended up with totally disengaging from the person and their work… For those who know me, I see the best in everyone, so that must have been an extremely disempowering conversation for me to unsubscribe from this person’s mailing list, and totally disregard her message altogether.

Less than a month later, I had my dear friend Soojin give me the same message, and I realized, it wasn’t the message that I didn’t like, it was the delivery of the message. No where in Soojin’s message was the word “failure”, however I got her message to me, which was to stay focused, connect with my niche market, and know exactly what my value is that I bring to my clients. I felt so empowered, that after a month of tweaking and testing, I am now fully ready to help as many people as I can!

I tell this story as a reminder that as coaches, friends, confidantes, we should NEVER use the word “failure” with those we care about, or even prospective clients. Failure says bad, wrong, no-good, losing, disappointment, and a host of other negative emotions that can get the mind, body and spirit stuck in a bad place. Instead, we can use re-focus, change direction, step back, re-assess, and it will have much better results in getting someone to rethink their plans.

We driven, passionate entrepreneurs have enough to worry about without adding more heavy-ness to our days. Stay connected to your purpose. Stop when things seem to go off track. Re-energize. Give thanks for what you have, not what you don’t have. Say thank you to those who believe in you and show it with their words and kindness. These things will go a long way to keeping you motivated, and moving forward toward your goals.

If you ever feel like your past crops up often and holds you back from what you really want to do, then this radio show you want to listen to. Sue gives us a live, useful technique that works to help you “change your story”. Tune in!

To contact Sue Rumack, call her at 416.596.9771. Also, check out her next Group Session, Power Up Success for Sales Professionals July 31, 2012, visit her website for more information.

I’m still recovering from such a moving, energetic conversation I had this afternoon with my dear friend and soul sister Tamara Green.

I always have moments where if I see someone’s name, or a person’s name pops into my head, I reach out to that person I’m thinking of, immediately. Most times, there seems to be a reason why I’ve been moved to contact that person, which neither of us realizes until that moment of connection. Today I had one of those moments.

I’m going through my phone, and Tamara’s name showed up for me three times; on that third time, I actually dialed her number. As always, we connected, shared, caught up, and had tears and laughss. What I didn’t expect was the timing of my call. She had just had an experience related to the radio show, which was a learning moment for her.  .. We both ended up learning that what matters most for the work we do is not “selling to everyone”, but AUTHENTICALLY BEING who we are, as we are, to the world. Whoever wants to embrace who we are will do so, without reservation.

It seems that in my life, when things get confusing, it’s usually because I’ve stopped listening to my intuition, my gut, my instinct, and start hearing all the noise the world brings to us. When life is still crazy,  that “amazing crazy” that makes me tingle all over, it’s because I’ve trusted myself, God and The Universe to guide my footsteps and allow me to do what my soul calls me to do. Every time that happens, it’s like the world sends a message back to me of  ”Thank You”, through the smiles, the laughter, the tears of joy and triumph that come back to me in return.

As with all of my writing, I trust that this post will speak to you, about the importance of not getting caught up in the:

“but how you are going to make money?”

“that’s not professional.”

“the world isn’t ready for that yet.”

“but you’re soooo talented, you could be so successful if you just _______!”

Remember to find your own quiet, listen to your soul, spirit and heart, and the answer of what YOU MUST do, not what you’re “supposed” to do, will come to you. Following your inner guide is not the easiest thing in the world to do. It actually takes tremendous strength, because you really are always swimming against the current. However, living this way brings simplicity, light, and amazing feeling of empowerment, which is infinitely more wonderful than living a “should” life.

I live a real life… filled with what’s real for me, and those I love… which in all essence is the entire planet. It is the reason why I teach for free. It is the reason why I roll up out of bed in the morning full of hope, excitement and pure wonder. It is the reason I lead by example and bring health to every aspect of my life that I can, from what I eat to where I go, to how I spend each second with those that matter most to me.

If you have stumbled upon my page, I’m requesting that you do something very courageous : take a look at your own life, and ask yourself  ”What is my intuition guiding me to do?” If you don’t hear a thing, please reach out to me, or someone you trust. If you hear something, but are afraid of what you hear, please reach out to me, or someone you trust. If you want to move forward with what you hear, please reach out to me or someone you trust. There is no moment like the present to feel so alive that you’re bursting, and letting your light shine through, infinitely.

Listen to Michelle of Bee23 and I talk about headaches related to toxins in our products, the idea of leaving a legacy for the next generation, and talking about the need for diversity and inclusion of all people within healthy living.

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This is a follow-up to my video post about toxin-free cosmetics. I thought I’d go ahead and list some of the top cosmetic additives and their effects on the body.

A friend of mine this week reminded me to make sure I spelled out why it’s important that you choose healthy, chemical free products: It’s better for your health, natural products really do make your skin look better, and the planet will have less crap to deal with.

Here are a look at a few toxins

Toluene: Readily found in most nail polishes. Toluene can cause brain, liver and kidney damage, hearing loss, memory impairment, and attention deficits (http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/research/job185drugs/toluene.htm)

Formaldehyde: Found in nail polishes, glues and hair products. Formaldehyde can produce side effects such as burning sensations in the eyes, nose, and throat, coughing, wheezing, nausea, and skin irritation. It is also a known carcinogen (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/formaldehyde).

Sodium Lauryl  Sulphate (sometimes listed as SLS): Found in many sudsing shampoos. SLS causes irritation to the mouth and upper digestive tract, and significant skin irritation if exposure is prolonged or repeated… I just have to expand on this one… Think about how often you wash your hair… How often may you have been exposed to this substance?!!! (http://www.trade-chem.com/products/MSDS/SLS.pdf) As I mentioned in my corresponding video, if you read the preceding link, you’ll see how it says you should handle this chemical with impermeable gloves!

Here are a list of product suppliers and retailers that are committed to providing chemical-free, natural and amazing cosmetics:

Absolutely Pure – For every part of your skincare needs
Arganat – For clay-based skin care products
Beaulance – For sunscreens and any other skincare products
Bee23 – For natural scents, lip balms and body care products
 Pure Anada – For lip glosses, liners, mascaras and other make-up products
Sigrid Naturals – For sensitive and irritated skin, these are great healing, soothing products

Enjoy experimenting with these products… Your entire body will thank you .