My days were pretty much the same everyday. I felt comfortable with my routine. My routine made me feel safe. It was as if I was a machine just doing what I was programmed to do. I had no idea that this was all orchestrated by me. I had no idea that it didn’t have to be like that. I had yet to believe that anything was possible.

Now the possibilities seem endless. How did that happen?
How did I get from everyday routines to endless possibilities? It is because of the journey. The journey of discovering who I am and what I want. I am learning that who I am is me and that there is no where I am going.

The journey is the destination of my life and I finally realize anything is possible. This is a scary and surreal experience. This is the secret of living a joyful existence.

I remember when I was a little girl and I used to make wishes. Wishing upon a star, Birthday wishes, wishing on an eyelash, or even a flowers petals’ (or maybe that was just me). I used to wish big. I used to believe that they would come true, one day.

I don’t know when the wishing stopped. I guess when it seemed “silly” to be wishing for things that seemed imaginary.

Now my wishes have turned into my dreams, but they are no longer imaginary. Now I dream. I dream big.

• I Dream of
  A beautiful home with an herb and flower garden
  A successful business
  A place do do my art work in
  Educating the underprivileged about health and wellness
  Finding someone to share all of this with

I say these dreams out loud because the more I say them; the more I believe that they will come true. I nourish myself with love, joy, patience, and generosity so that I can become my dreams.

I live my dreams everyday. Living in the present moment and letting the journey unfold itself. My days are filled with rituals instead of routines. My days are filled with cultivating nourishment for my mind, body, & spirit. Today I will DREAM BIG! Tomorrow I will still be DREAMIMG… How about you!

In my many years as a doctor, I have learned an important truth that is still not taught in medical school. The connection between your thoughts, your

beliefs and your physical health is more likely to influence your health than anything else. That’s because your consciousness creates your cells.

Your body is designed not only to stay healthy, but also to thrive. I call this flourishing. Although you may not believe this, your birthright is health, not disease; it is joy, not suffering. And nothing is more exhilarating or empowering than when you embrace this truth. You have the abil

ity to make profound changes in your life’s circumstances – physically, emotionally and spiritually.

It isn’t really accurate to say that your past will predict what your health will be like in the future, though it sometimes seems that way. Did you know

that your cells replace themselves daily? In fact, you create a whole new body every 7 years. If your beliefs and circumstances are locked in the past, however, that consciousness keeps recreating the same old patterns via old subconscious nervous system programming. On the other hand, if you change the consciousness that creates your cells, then it is absolutely possible for your health to improve on

all levels.

This is why flourishing always involves acknowledging and releasing the past. I always say, “You have to feel it to heal it.” And inevitably, this involves some pain. If you don’t heal and release your past, though, you will end up recreating unhealthy patterns in your body, relationships and other life circumstances.

You are actually in the driver’s seat when it comes to your health. Begin by exploring your past to find clues as to how it may be influencing your present conditions. This includes identifying your family history and bringing to light any unhealthy, subconsciously held beliefs that have been passed down in your family.

I want you to know that just because your mother was obese or had cardiovascular disease or cancer, for example, it doesn’t mean that you are destined to develop these health problems. Though most disease has a genetic component, fully 80% of how genes get expressed in your body depends on your thoughts and beliefs, as well as your lifestyle. If you believe disease is inevitable, there’s a good chance that it will be part of your experience. If, on the other hand, you realize how much power you have to remain healthy, then THAT will be your experience.

To move forward, it’s imperative that you have a powerful vision, one that is hopeful and exciting. This will draw you toward an exciting new future. Imagine your future self in as much detail as you possibly can. Go through your day, imagining what you will do, who you will see, and how you will feel. Although diet, exercise, supplementation, and other healthy habits will support your overall health and well-being, your thoughts and beliefs are the most important key to your health. Visualize yourself letting go of past limitations.

Take a moment to ask yourself: If I were in optimal health and truly flourishing, what would my life look like? Invite your future vision to accompany you on your journey. Then open your heart and soul to the possibility of healing your past and experiencing better health and more joy than you ever thought possible.

Here are some last minute tips to get your house ready for Sunday. This centerpiece is chic and easy.

Don’t forget to prepare for the bunny! He prefers bunny bait I hear.

Recipe source: slightly adapted from Bake at 350, originally from This Blessed Nest

Let us be women who Love.

Let us be women willing to lay down our sword words, our sharp looks, our ignorant silence and towering stance and fill the earth now with extravagant Love.

Let us be women who Love.

Let us be women who make room.

Let us be women who open our arms and invite others into an honest, spacious, glorious embrace.

Let us be women who carry each other.

Let us be women who give from what we have.

Let us be women who leap to do the difficult things, the unexpected things and the necessary things.

Let us be women who live for Peace.

Let us be women who breathe Hope.

Let us be women who create beauty.

Let us be women who Love.

Let us be a sanctuary where God may dwell.

Let us be a garden for tender souls.

Let us be a table where others may feast on the goodness of God.

Let us be a womb for Life to grow.

Let us be women who Love.

Let us rise to the questions of our time.

Let us speak to the injustices in our world.

Let us move the mountains of fear and intimidation.

Let us shout down the walls that separate and divide.

Let us fill the earth with the fragrance of Love.

Let us be women who Love.

Let us listen for those who have been silenced.

Let us honour those who have been devalued.

Let us say, Enough! with abuse, abandonment, diminishing and hiding.

Let us not rest until every person is free and equal.

Let us be women who Love.

Let us be women who are savvy, smart and wise.

Let us be women who shine with the light of God in us.

Let us be women who take courage and sing the song in our hearts.

Let us be women who say, Yes to the beautiful, unique purpose seeded in our souls.

Let us be women who call out the song in another’s heart.

Let us be women who teach our children to do the same.

Let us be women who Love.

Let us be women who Love, in spite of fear.

Let us be women who Love, in spite of our stories.

Let us be women who Love loudly, beautifully, Divinely.

Let us be women who Love.