The Root Chakra Related To Codependency
This month we are focusing and learning about the Root Chakra related to our healing of codependency behaviors. My programs (and soon to be book!) is about approaching codependency recovery energetically and holistically (body, emotions, and spirit) Our personal histories are stored throughout our bodies in our tissues, organs, muscles, and DNA. One of the…
Surrendering Grace for 2014
My devotion from God this morning prompted me to think how this relates to codependency. “I AM preparing you for what is on the road ahead of you. Take time to be still in MY PRESENCE so that I can strengthen you. The busier you become, the more you need this time apart with ME.…
Creating Boundaries In Relationships
I often am told by clients that they don’t know how to set boundaries in there relationships which leaves them feeling powerless in so many situations. Many of us have a hard time setting/upholding boundaries. Why? We believe it is “unkind” behavior. We want others to like/love us. We may feel afraid of being rejected…
Omit the Word Should Out of Your Life
Do you hear a voice in your head that says things like, “you should’ve exercised today,” or “you shouldn’t have eaten that?” The word “should” is defined as a word used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone’s actions. When you hear the word “should” in your head you can be sure…
HEALTHY TABOULI
HEALTHY TABOULI Did you know regular tabouli is made with couscous that is made out of white flour????!!! This recipe uses QUINOA!!! I use red quinoa, but any will do. Quinoa is a non gluten high protein grain from South America. 2 cups cooked quinoa(it cooks quick…like 20 minutes!) 1-2 bunches of finely chopped flat…
Old Time Remedies for Cleaning Your Home!
Another great read on how to keep poisonous chemicals out of our home! Cleaning Your Home Naturally The cleaner your home is, the unhealthier it may be, because of toxic cleaning products made from petroleum-based chemicals. Many of these commercial cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals that are not listed on the label. A manufacturer can…
Old Time Holistic Remedy for Dry Cough
I had a client inbox me this morning asking if I knew of a something natural since I am a herbalist, for a dry cough. She is running a marathon in Boston this weekend and had tried everything to get rid of her cough. Now I have some great herbal formulas and essential oils to…
Detaching From Others Anger
In my devotions today I ran across a verse in Proverbs I hadn’t seen in awhile. I had to stop and meditate on it for awhile again as I had it highlighted and had written “my codependency” beside it back in 1988. The verse is Proverbs 22: 24-25 “Keep away from angry, short-tempered men, lest…
Becoming Your Authetic Self
It’s never too late to re-invent who you are and be true to yourself. I think we are all always evolving into who we are called to be in our lifetime and nothing is by accident or a mistake. Its all learning and lessons to grow us into our true authentic self. Even though I…
Codependent or Codependent Behavior?
I have a problem with labeling people. I mean I don’t like it. I think it promotes shame. I use to hate years ago when we had to say in a Al-anon or Coda meeting, “Hi, I’m Debbie and I’m a codependent.” It never sat right with me. It was like a was doomed for…