"Failure is not having the courage to try, nothing more and nothing less. The only thing standing between most people and their dreams is the fear of failure. Yet failure is essential to success in any endeavor. Failure tests us and allows us to grow. It offers us lessons and guides us along the path to enlightenment. The teachers of the East say that every arrow that hits the bull's eye is the result of one hundred misses. Never fear failure."
"Embrace failure?" I asked in disbelief.
"The universe favours the brave. When you resolve, once and for all, to lift your life to its highest level, the strength of your soul will guide you. Yogi Ramen believed that everyone's destiny was laid out for them at birth. It was up to each individual to develop the courage to walk this way."
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari -Robin Sharma
"Embrace failure?" I asked in disbelief.
"The universe favours the brave. When you resolve, once and for all, to lift your life to its highest level, the strength of your soul will guide you. Yogi Ramen believed that everyone's destiny was laid out for them at birth. It was up to each individual to develop the courage to walk this way."
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari -Robin Sharma
I read this aloud to my husband in bed last night. Then I gave my thoughts on the passage.
"Yeah, that's solid" he replied, then was quiet for a moment. I figured he was deep in thought, pondering the meaning of life...
All of a sudden I heard snoring...
I hope your response was a little more provoking.
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5 Things I LOVED This Wk:
1. The relief when you realise that you’re not a terrible mother because the plant you thought you murdered was just in seasonal hibernation.
2. Studying the massive world map we have stuck to our bathroom wall when I brush my teeth each day. I found a place called Lake Disappointment in Western Australia this week. Gee, can’t wait to go there... If you’re reading this WA Tourism, you might want to reconsider the name.
3. The Halloween conversation I had with my husband...
Him: Should I go and get some lollies?
Me: No! It’ll give them diabetes!
Him: Well do we have some carrots in the fridge?
Me: Yes but they’re too expensive to give away. They’re organic! (Followed by a lecture about not living in America).
4. San Pellegrino sparkling water with coconut kefir, mint leaves, raspberries and lime -in a glass jar, because I’m so trendy.
5. The quizzical look I received from the lady checking bags at the door at Big W. Hello specimen jars filled with my clients’ urine that I was taking home for testing. Awkward...
Emma the Naturopath xx
PS. “When you follow your bliss the universe will open doors where there were only walls” Joseph Campbell.
Take a step forward in the direction of your dreams this week and watch what happens.
1. The relief when you realise that you’re not a terrible mother because the plant you thought you murdered was just in seasonal hibernation.
2. Studying the massive world map we have stuck to our bathroom wall when I brush my teeth each day. I found a place called Lake Disappointment in Western Australia this week. Gee, can’t wait to go there... If you’re reading this WA Tourism, you might want to reconsider the name.
3. The Halloween conversation I had with my husband...
Him: Should I go and get some lollies?
Me: No! It’ll give them diabetes!
Him: Well do we have some carrots in the fridge?
Me: Yes but they’re too expensive to give away. They’re organic! (Followed by a lecture about not living in America).
4. San Pellegrino sparkling water with coconut kefir, mint leaves, raspberries and lime -in a glass jar, because I’m so trendy.
5. The quizzical look I received from the lady checking bags at the door at Big W. Hello specimen jars filled with my clients’ urine that I was taking home for testing. Awkward...
Emma the Naturopath xx
PS. “When you follow your bliss the universe will open doors where there were only walls” Joseph Campbell.
Take a step forward in the direction of your dreams this week and watch what happens.
Sup neighbor!
I love our little arcade! You can find a florist/cafe, hair dresser, beauty studio, bamboo clothing store, handmade children's clothing and the list goes on!
Now we can add to the mix.... A YOGA STUDIO!!!
Mega babe Jasmine List who is known for teaching calming and heart-centered vinyasa flow classes is opening a studio 2 doors down from us!!
To keep up to date with the opening date and timetable head on over to One Conscious Breath Yoga.
Namaste.
Top Five Things I LOVED This Wk:
1. How much better gardenias smell when you’ve grown them yourself. I’ve decided that early Spring is my favourite season.
2. A rainy afternoon involving a Kora Organics facial, burning a lemongrass candle and drinking Red Sparrow peach tea in bed.
3. Scatterings of bright red and pale purple flowers on the ground from nearby jacaranda and Illawarra Flame trees as I walked to my car after clinic.
4. Post-workout brekkie: leftover veggie and brown rice soup with a handful of rocket, a soft boiled egg and, dollop of Greek yoghurt, some pink salt and a squeeze of lemon.
5. Playing Scrabble ‘our’ way: double point score for a dirty word.
Emma the Naturopath xx
PS. When I was little, dad would play Bob Marley, Lionel Ritchie, Simon and Garfunkle and Don McLean when he was driving. (Back when musicians were story tellers)... He would whistle and sing loudly as I sat in the back seat and read the lyrics on the inside of the album cover.
'Is This Love' became mine and Brett's wedding song and after the week that’s passed, I’m going to leave my trust in Bob Marley’s words of wisdom again:
"Don't worry about a thing,
Cause every little thing is gonna be all right.
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Remain calm because the blessing will appear.
1. How much better gardenias smell when you’ve grown them yourself. I’ve decided that early Spring is my favourite season.
2. A rainy afternoon involving a Kora Organics facial, burning a lemongrass candle and drinking Red Sparrow peach tea in bed.
3. Scatterings of bright red and pale purple flowers on the ground from nearby jacaranda and Illawarra Flame trees as I walked to my car after clinic.
4. Post-workout brekkie: leftover veggie and brown rice soup with a handful of rocket, a soft boiled egg and, dollop of Greek yoghurt, some pink salt and a squeeze of lemon.
5. Playing Scrabble ‘our’ way: double point score for a dirty word.
Emma the Naturopath xx
PS. When I was little, dad would play Bob Marley, Lionel Ritchie, Simon and Garfunkle and Don McLean when he was driving. (Back when musicians were story tellers)... He would whistle and sing loudly as I sat in the back seat and read the lyrics on the inside of the album cover.
'Is This Love' became mine and Brett's wedding song and after the week that’s passed, I’m going to leave my trust in Bob Marley’s words of wisdom again:
"Don't worry about a thing,
Cause every little thing is gonna be all right.
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing,
Cause every little thing gonna be all right."
Remain calm because the blessing will appear.
I’m seeing a lot of people staggering through the shop door lately looking utterly exhausted. Y’know that surviving, not thriving feeling? We need to make it a priority to nourish ourselves! I want to share some practical tips that you can start doing TODAY!
1. Learn to say “no”. I read this great quote the other week that said “Don’t say yes to others if it means saying no to yourself”. When you’re feeling stressed the last thing you need to do is take on more things. Try saying “I’d love to but I’ve already got a lot on my plate at the moment”.
2. Never underestimate the value of taking ten deep slow breaths. Create snippets of peacefulness to do this: as soon as you wake up, when you’re in the shower, in the car on the way to work, before you start to eat your lunch, etc.
3. Eat calming foods! A bowl of porridge (cooked on the stove) for brekkie, snack on a banana, a handful of cashews and almonds, turkey with veggies and brown rice for dinner and a cup of chamomile tea before bed.
1. Learn to say “no”. I read this great quote the other week that said “Don’t say yes to others if it means saying no to yourself”. When you’re feeling stressed the last thing you need to do is take on more things. Try saying “I’d love to but I’ve already got a lot on my plate at the moment”.
2. Never underestimate the value of taking ten deep slow breaths. Create snippets of peacefulness to do this: as soon as you wake up, when you’re in the shower, in the car on the way to work, before you start to eat your lunch, etc.
3. Eat calming foods! A bowl of porridge (cooked on the stove) for brekkie, snack on a banana, a handful of cashews and almonds, turkey with veggies and brown rice for dinner and a cup of chamomile tea before bed.
A
healthy bowel means clear skin, a happy digestive system and an abundance of
energy! So let’s chat about constipation!
You
are bound to get constipation (pun intended!) if you: are a stress head, eat
too many refined foods like white bread (or white death as my husband calls
it), don’t drink enough water, have poor bowel tone, take certain medications
or are a bit of a couch potato.
So
nip the problem in the butt (ha!) by: drinking plenty of filtered water,
learning how to manage stress in a healthy way, exercise/stretch daily, maybe
talk to a colonic hydrotherapist, get reflexology, or chat to your naturopath
about probiotics, magnesium or digestive enzymes.
Food
as medicine ways to get you regular:
*Be
conscious of eating lots of fresh raw foods every day
*Sip
on apple cider vinegar or lemon juice in water 15 minutes before a meal
*Stew
apples, pears and rhubarb with cinnamon and add to porridge or yoghurt
*Snack
on organic prunes
*Swap
white rice for brown or quinoa
*Add
chia seeds or fresh LSA to smoothies, porridge, bliss balls, salads
*Juice
up some beetroot, carrot, apple, celery, lemon and ginger
*Enjoy
a cup of dandelion or licorice tea
Emma
the Naturopath xx
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