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Along with the beautiful blooms of Spring some of us suffer from allergies. It can feel like migraine headaches, sinus pressure, congestion...not fun! Did you know massage therapy is a great way to alleviate this discomfort and irritation? Here at Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary our massage is designed to address your specific needs. If you suffer from allergy/sinus/congestion/migraine headache book a massage for yourself. By using various sinus massage techniques on your head you will experience a decrease in congestion and pressure while increasing circulation bringing about most welcome relief. Be sure to tell your therapist you want to focus on the head during your session! >>>Book Here or Call Us: 914.337.9356 In this weeks episode of Mind the Gap Stephanie reminds us to keep going towards our dreams.
The difference between those who live their dream life, and those who don’t, comes down to not quitting! She shares how on the path to creating what we say we want in life (epic love, amazing career, beautiful home, fabulous family, spiritual freedom etc..!) sometimes we want to quit/stop/give up when it feels “too much”. Stephanie explains why this happens (it’s normal!) and how to keep taking small actions. She reminds us we are all worthy — and we all deserve to live the life of our dreams. Remember- Quitters never win and winners never quit. We got this! Let’s Go! >>>Listen Here "Transformation is through the body, not away from it. This is why no true master has ever advocating fighting or leaving the body, although their mind-based followers often have." -Eckhart Tolle
Previously I have written about the difference between knowledge and knowing. I shared my experience with Eckhart Tolle and how the only true way to "know" something, is to experience it. What are you noticing...knowing? This week I encourage you to become curious about what and how your physical body is trying to communicate with you. Our physical body is a portal to what is really happening deep within. By deep within I mean beyond the mind and it's thoughts/story/narrative. For example, ever notice how physical pain causes us to "do" something when it no longer becomes tolerable? The moment we feel "we have had enough of feeling sick/tired/achy/lonely" (i.e.: suffering) we can decide it's time to make a change. Time for transformation!!! Perhaps we decide to become conscious of our food habits and choose to eat better. Or, maybe it's time to lace up those sneakers and exercise. For some it's time to ease up on the physical body and get a massage or finally try yoga, etc. And still for others there's a sense of the inner body that feels "off". Anxious, afraid, alone...endless cycle of emotional up and down. Why does connecting with the body matter? From a practical sense, we need it in order to live so why not take care of it the best we can? On a deeper level, the physical body is a powerful doorway to access wisdom and therefore transformation. Can't change what you don't know/want to know :) While some wisdom traditions may teach denying the body and/or ignoring the body, in my experience, it is the exact opposite. We must pay attention, listen, and learn. Then we apply those lessons in the form of action. How do we access the physical body, in a deeper sense? It varies. One thread runs through all of it and that is the practice of presence...awareness. A.K.A - paying attention. Some of us pay attention quite naturally and either choose to take action or not. Doing nothing is also a choice :) Others of us engage in movement practices - yoga/running/walking outside/dance... to help us get in touch/feel the inner body. And still others rely on meditation, massage, or other forms of energy healingto assist in bring us into deeper awareness. There's no right or wrong way. And the "way" may change over time as you change. Nothing is permanent in this world of form. Ha! As I say-- the only "wrong" way to meditate is simply to not do it all. And so it is with life and dealing with change. We will either consciously choose to listen to our body or not. Regardless, life / transformation happens anyway. We can embrace it (peaceful path) or fight it (suffering path). I don't know about you. I rather the peaceful path. Namaste, Stephanie In this week's episode of Mind the Gap Stephanie interviews special guest Makenzie to talk about what it means to truly take a leap of faith in the direction of your dreams.
Makenzie shares her journey of working hard to get her "ideal" job in wellness at a hospital to realizing the job was in fact not ideal and was not making her happy! In this heartfelt conversation, Makenzie shares how she took a leap of faith by leaving her job -- in order to align with work that is truly fulfilling and supports the lifestyle she wants. We discussed everything from emotions that arise (fear/guilt) when we go off the "traditional/safe/expected" path to money matters and staying the course. Makenzie is refreshing to listen to! She is a living example of someone dedicated to personal development and serving others by teaching them through her own journey. Makenzie understands the value of commitment, getting support, and enjoying the adventure of life! Makenzie reminds all of us to "pay attention" to the signs when uncovering your "bliss" and reframe "no/rejection" as the universe's way of re-directing you to your highest calling. Why do we resist so much!!! Profound and lighthearted, this discussion will inspire you to get started, keep going, and remind you that you are not alone. Many people have taken leaps faith, and when you surround yourselves with others who have done / are doing what you want to do, you succeed! >>>Watch Here >>>Listen Here To connect with Makenzie, email her: Makenzie.Evangelisto@gmail.com and find her on IG @MainlyMakenzie BIO Makenzie Evangelisto, is founder & owner of Makenzie |W|holistic Health. Makenzie has an undergrad degree in exercise science and is currently pursuing her masters in applied clinical nutrition. As an individual who struggled with her own health journey, Makenzie believes in bio-individuality and addressing the root cause by looking at the body as a synchronistic system from a physical, mental and emotional perspective. Makenzie empowers individuals to take back their health through real food that speaks to directly to your ancestry and supports food autonomy. "Not everything that can be faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed that is not faced." -James Baldwin
The first step to getting anything we want in life is getting clear. Yet many of us lack clarity. Why is that? Many reasons. Usually deep down there is a fear about "facing" something. This fear can range from the truth of a situation...our feelings...even fear of being worthy! Often once we get clarity, we resist change. Why? Change is uncomfortable. To be honest, change can also be short term. You know the saying-- if we continue to do what we have always done, we will continue to have what we have. When we truly want something, we need to TRANSFORM. Meaning, there is no going back! Old negative / fear based habits/patterns/beliefs have to "die" to allow new positive / prosperous ones to emerge. One of the most powerful practices I use to get clarity and start the process of transformation is shamanic energy healing. Why? Three Main Reasons. 1. Many people are experiencing life transitions: death, divorce, job loss, confusion, disconnection, depression...to name a few and they are looking for a healthy, conscious way to get clarity and move forward. 2. Shamanism gives us powerful positive tools to navigate these transitions. We shed the past, heal the present and empower our future. 3. Shamanism is considered to be one of the most ancient forms of healing practiced by humans worldwide. It is not a religion. It is a way of being- living in harmony with nature and working with the natural forces of life to restore balance. Think Law of Least Effort. Since life is always changing, the ability to use practices that bring us back into harmony with our-self and the world around us is not only effective, it is healing in itself. Who will benefit from shamanic energy healing? People who are ready to embrace life transitions with presence in a positive, loving, peaceful, and empowering way. What type of shamanic energy healing sessions are offered? You can learn more about sessions here. |
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