As I strive for personal bests in many areas of my life, I have realised how important that we not only enjoy the journey but are heading in the right direction. With the influences of family, friends, work, society and media it is sometimes challenging to hear the still guidance of our inner voice above the noise.
An inspiring quote is "the longest journey a man must take is the 18 inches from his head to his heart". At times I have felt I am living someone else's dream, forcing material items into my life or opportunities that completely do not resonate but hoped they would make me look good.
Taking time away from the noise, having as much fun as possible and connecting with nature has led me so much closer to my heart. My wish is that I connect with people from my heart in all that I do, loving each brother from another mother and living an authentic life according to my purpose and values. Many times I feel vulnerable, but so connected with the people in my life. Letting go of the need to impress and surrendering to something greater has had enormous value. Lately I am experiencing so much serendipity and blessings and am truly grateful.
I will still step up to master each area of my life, doing this now from a place of gratitude, love, certainty and presence - or simply living from my heart.
The warriors of Sparta knew their life mission, had love for each other and fought with passion. As the clock rolls forward and I visualise celebrating my 120th birthday I am grateful to know that I did what God put me in this world to do. As the year draws to a close this is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the year that was.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Are we poisoning ourselves for the illusion of looking younger?
Its common knowledge that the majority of us want to continue looking younger for longer. Within the media there is numerous products claiming to give us "rejuvenated", "anti-wrinkle", "lushes", "supple" skin through the use of the advertised product.Have you ever consider what the contents actually are? Ever attempted to read the ingredients label? I challenge you for next 24 hours, what ever skin product you use, may it be your shampoo or conditioner, face products, to deodorant, toothpaste or even soap - to inspect the ingredient list before use. Majority of the ingredients will be disguised by their "scientific name" - so for your benefit i've included this link http://chloewehlow.mionegroup.com/en/toxicfor you to decipher what the ingredient is. The most common based product used is Mineral Oil, found in moisturisers, sunscreens, and makeup; and Mum's be aware - J & J Baby Oil is 100% mineral oil, therefore baby's are being coated in petroleum. You maybe wondering why? Because it is cheap for the manufactures!Numerous cases have been reported where a child has orally consumed skin care or house hold products, and became unwell and some in some cases, children have even passed away. This company claims their products are so natural you could eat them! It is very important to be aware that whether or not that product is swallowed (i.e toothpaste/mouthwash) or may it be placed on your skin (i.e sunsrcreen or creams) the product is absorbed by the body (i.e the blood stream). Therefore these toxic ingredients do enter your body's cells. Exposing yourself to toxic chemicals does increase the free radical damage to your body, and increased free radicals is known to lead to chronic diseases, i.e.cancer, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, alzhiemers, etc - as announced by the WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION. Don't forget increase free radical damage does increase the rate of aging. Recommended Reading1. Gorgeous Skin in 30 days - Erica Argyle2. The Chemical Maze - Bill Statham3. Chemical Free KidsFeel free to contact me via email, or mobile 0414850460 - if you have further questions. If you are on a quest, as I am, for longevity - ensure that you are decreasing your exposure to unnecessary chemicals/ toxins and hence free radicals. and increase your antioxidants with fresh fruit and vegetables and supplementing your diet with a whole food supplement.Enjoy your day,Chloe xo :-)
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
How can you measure the value of a man?
This is an extract from a book given to me by my sister, and found today whilst cleaning up. I flicked open the book and came across these magic words.
The measure of a man is not found in the things he owns, what he's saved for retirement, or even his accomplishments....
The true measure of a man is found in his faith, and his heart, the friends who stand by him, the strength he displays under pressure.
It's found in his willingness to reveal vulnerability, in the truth of his words, the genuiness of his life, his unselfish actions, the values he lives by...
Determine the measure of a man not by admiring his trophies, or comparing him to other men either weaker or stronger.
Determine the measure of a man by how much you trust him and believe in him, and by how much his life enhances yours
The measure of a man is not found in the things he owns, what he's saved for retirement, or even his accomplishments....
The true measure of a man is found in his faith, and his heart, the friends who stand by him, the strength he displays under pressure.
It's found in his willingness to reveal vulnerability, in the truth of his words, the genuiness of his life, his unselfish actions, the values he lives by...
Determine the measure of a man not by admiring his trophies, or comparing him to other men either weaker or stronger.
Determine the measure of a man by how much you trust him and believe in him, and by how much his life enhances yours
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Superhero Party
For everyone who attended a huge thankyou for the best birthday ever!!! WOW is all I can say
The Phantom was amazing both in costume, and photography
Check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/7755361@N06/sets/72157608160303972/
for some pics.
We had commandos, James Bonds, The Matrix, spiderman, the original Superman and Lois Lane, greek goddess, raw food superhero, skins superheroes and so many more. All in all it was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with everyone, and release those inhibitions while wearing lycra and underpants on the outside. Our condolensces went to spiderman who felt underdressed with no underwear to be seen. Sorry Peter!
A huge thankyou to Joyce and Pat for setting up, hosting and cleaning up after this awesome event. I felt so loved and fully expressed and look forward to many more Brocktobers to come
The Phantom was amazing both in costume, and photography
Check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/7755361@N06/sets/72157608160303972/
for some pics.
We had commandos, James Bonds, The Matrix, spiderman, the original Superman and Lois Lane, greek goddess, raw food superhero, skins superheroes and so many more. All in all it was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with everyone, and release those inhibitions while wearing lycra and underpants on the outside. Our condolensces went to spiderman who felt underdressed with no underwear to be seen. Sorry Peter!
A huge thankyou to Joyce and Pat for setting up, hosting and cleaning up after this awesome event. I felt so loved and fully expressed and look forward to many more Brocktobers to come
Thursday, October 16, 2008
18 Tips to be Fit and Frugal C/O Scott Sonnon
1. Bundle up and ride your bike to work. 2.
Take a change of clothes and a toiletry bag, and you’ll look beautiful AND feel great and proud of yourself!
3. Take the stairs. Yes, even if only for one flight.
4. Park at the back. Don’t burn petro cruising the parking lot waiting for the front row.
5.Play with your kids. Yes, you DO have childcare: YOU! Don’t use them as an excuse to not exercise. Play tag, tackle, wrestle, ball, tickle, tumble, and jump.
6. Save a dog at the SPCA, and take puppy for a trot. Or ask your neighbor or friend to let you take theirs for a run.
7. Empower yourself at home. A home exercise tool like the Clubbell has been the choice of people around the world for thousands of years. With less than the price of 2 months at a gym, and keep it for the rest of your life.
8. Close the blinds and dance for 20 minutes. Or don’t close them and laugh with your neighbors as much as they are.
9. Take the first step! The 1st step of your house or apartment is a great exercise opportunity. 10. Step up and down as fast as you can for one minute; rest 60 seconds, and repeat 10 times. Hold a heavy bag while doing it.
11. Can the weights. Or rather, use your canned goods in a sturdy bag as a sandbag to climb stairs, do squats, lunges and side lunges.
12. Clean up your own mess. You don’t need someone else to do your housecleaning or yardwork; plus, it’s a great exercise opportunity!
13. Ask the boss. Email your employer if you can have some free space to exercise on your break, even with your co-workers.
14. Organize a pick-up game of basketball, baseball, or touch football.
15. Water is cheaper than sports drinks… and WAY better for you.
16. Glad grads: check out if any of your local gyms offer discounts to college alumni or grads.
Insurance break: some employers get insurance breaks if you use their gym affiliate, and give you a discounted premium as well!
17. Move every joint: every day for 10 minutes make circles with every joint in your body. See my FREE Joint Mobility eBOOK if you need help. This gives you the energy of an espresso without the crash or the cash!
18. Have a ball: A stability ball is a great way to play around, even if only watching television.
Top of the hour: stand up and perform one 2 minute yoga pose every hour. Go for 8 long breaths: 4 seconds inhale, 4 second hold, 4 seconds exhale, 4 seconds pause.
Take a change of clothes and a toiletry bag, and you’ll look beautiful AND feel great and proud of yourself!
3. Take the stairs. Yes, even if only for one flight.
4. Park at the back. Don’t burn petro cruising the parking lot waiting for the front row.
5.Play with your kids. Yes, you DO have childcare: YOU! Don’t use them as an excuse to not exercise. Play tag, tackle, wrestle, ball, tickle, tumble, and jump.
6. Save a dog at the SPCA, and take puppy for a trot. Or ask your neighbor or friend to let you take theirs for a run.
7. Empower yourself at home. A home exercise tool like the Clubbell has been the choice of people around the world for thousands of years. With less than the price of 2 months at a gym, and keep it for the rest of your life.
8. Close the blinds and dance for 20 minutes. Or don’t close them and laugh with your neighbors as much as they are.
9. Take the first step! The 1st step of your house or apartment is a great exercise opportunity. 10. Step up and down as fast as you can for one minute; rest 60 seconds, and repeat 10 times. Hold a heavy bag while doing it.
11. Can the weights. Or rather, use your canned goods in a sturdy bag as a sandbag to climb stairs, do squats, lunges and side lunges.
12. Clean up your own mess. You don’t need someone else to do your housecleaning or yardwork; plus, it’s a great exercise opportunity!
13. Ask the boss. Email your employer if you can have some free space to exercise on your break, even with your co-workers.
14. Organize a pick-up game of basketball, baseball, or touch football.
15. Water is cheaper than sports drinks… and WAY better for you.
16. Glad grads: check out if any of your local gyms offer discounts to college alumni or grads.
Insurance break: some employers get insurance breaks if you use their gym affiliate, and give you a discounted premium as well!
17. Move every joint: every day for 10 minutes make circles with every joint in your body. See my FREE Joint Mobility eBOOK if you need help. This gives you the energy of an espresso without the crash or the cash!
18. Have a ball: A stability ball is a great way to play around, even if only watching television.
Top of the hour: stand up and perform one 2 minute yoga pose every hour. Go for 8 long breaths: 4 seconds inhale, 4 second hold, 4 seconds exhale, 4 seconds pause.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Inspiring Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi
A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.
An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.
Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill.
I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and Non-violence are as old as the hills. All I have done is to try experiments in both on as vast a scale as I could.
Interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as self-sufficiency. Man is a social being.
You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.
An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.
Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill.
I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and Non-violence are as old as the hills. All I have done is to try experiments in both on as vast a scale as I could.
Interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as self-sufficiency. Man is a social being.
You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.
Monday, September 29, 2008
elands
WOW is all I can say about this place nestled in the hills approximately an hour North of Taree. Kerri Hames from our raw group moved here over a year ago to be with her partner Darren, and I figured there must be a reason why we had not seen her again.
Phill and I drove up from Taree thru Wingham, and along the dirt roads till we arrived at elands. We quickly gave ourselves the tour, stopping at the local store for water, and a round of pool at the table outside. People came by and all seemed very relaxed. My favourite quote from a gentleman I asked if my car was is his way "Noone is in my way man" - an excellent life philosophy.
A short drive and we were at the falls, where we had arranged to meet Kerri. She was there already snacking on a vegan pastie her friend at the kiosk had prepared especially for her. We looked out over the falls, and then decided a swim would be fun. Diving in was extremely refreshing - crisp cold water and seemed to drain all the blood from our limbs. We swam acrossd the other side, then back and warmed ourselves in the sun. Some friend's from Kerri's school arrived and swam also, noting the freshness of the water also. I hope its warmer next time we go!
Phill and I dived back in, this time with the purpose to climb a tree and jump in the water. This was a lot of fun just difficult to balance when cold.
We had a magical afternoon, sampling the organically grown spinach, garlic flowers, marigold flowers and lettuce. The fresh spring water (on tap) tasted delicious and we enjoyed this relaxing on the verandah at Darren's place. Lying in the sun was amazing, with no power lines, traffic or concrete to be seen. This house is made from wood, has spring water on tap, solar power and even broadband internet. AMAZING!
Kerri, Phill and I had some interesting conversations and really got to know each other in a relaxed way. Phill and I worked out in the backyard, finding some weights nearby for this. Soon the guitar came out and we were singing and dancing in the backyard, completely in the moment wishing it would last forever. There was even a trampoline to play on - rawsome!
Next we headed to Kerri's place - a couple of minutes drive down the road. The tour started with the vegetable garden, with lots of yummy snacks and then to a magical valley where the owners of the property even have their own airstrip.
We came up with a nickname for Phill as Raw Sausage Dogg, think he likes it too! haha
This place is heavenly, and we didnt want to leave. Kerri has warmly invited us back to visit, and to bring friends will keep posted as this is a place you definitely want to experience.
Yet again another best weekend ever for Raw Eagle
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