Do you have a blind spot? Most of us do. I'm not referring to your eye health or your visual acuity. I'm referring to aspects of our lives that we don't see clearly or address fully. When you're driving down the road and there is a place you want to get to, you may need to switch lanes.  If you drive a newer model car, you are warned if there is an approaching car that makes it unsafe to move into a new lane to reach your desired destination.

Our lives don’t have such an advanced navigation system. We must rely on our internal guidance. Our internal guidance system is pre-programmed by our past experiences, failures and achievements.  We tend to steer in the direction that feels most familiar. The pain of disappointments can be far more overpowering than the success of our achievements. It’s the reason why we desire change but tend to avoid it. We know there is something we could be doing, maybe, should be doing differently, yet because of our underlying fear, uncertainty and disappointments, we avoid it. That's our blind spot!

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I had a blind spot for many years. I overlooked how I was controlling my spending. I now know it was the one area of my life that prevented me from achieving my greater desires such as developing wellness programs and placing my income on what mattered most, sooner. For me, it was a gnawing place of pain, a continual source of frustration and, even, some shame in not doing what I truly wanted. Our blind spot has little to do with how others perceive us. For many, we are more than adequate, maybe even considered accomplished in our outer lives. Our blind spot is our own failure to take action on a deeper calling of ourselves. In the words of one of my esteemed teachers, Iyanla Vansant, “You can't fix what you won't face.”

So, what's your blind spot? What areas in your life have you avoided taking action on.  What’s holding you back from your true desire? How will you face it? My encouragement to you, is to first acknowledge it. Be aware of what it feels like not to address your blind spot. If you’re honest with yourself, it doesn’t feel very good. Then, imagine what it may feel like when you’ve removed your blind spot and are living in the lane of your desires. Aahhh, that feels much better!

Your blind spot is your ‘rate limiting step’, which means the one step that prevents the desired outcome and the rate of your ultimate success!  Once you've acknowledged your limitations, acceptance of where you are and your willingness to proceed becomes much easier.  It may seem difficult, at first. Write down what you have been avoiding. How has that stopped you from achieving the next steps to your greatness? You will then have a clearer picture of the action needed. Your mind thrives on new discovery, ideas and adventures, and the satisfaction of accomplishing something new.
However, when we allow our internal fears to hold us back and create a blind spot we miss out on the fulfillment of a new discovery.  Whether it’s being in better health, improving relationships, living more freely, or exploring a new adventure, you get to decide how you’ll get there, but only after you uncover your blind spot.

 Here are the steps that can take you in the right direction:

1. Accept your limitations as a place from which you can grow.
2. Seek out those who have accomplished what you want or desire.
3. Maintain a vision of your desired outcome.
4. Be committed to taking small action steps each day.

 
No great success is ever accomplished alone. When you seek out teachers, coaches and wisdom keepers, you get to learn how to navigate your life with greater ease.  Don’t let your blind spot hold you back! 

​Your options for a healthier body and a more peaceful life are limitless! ​

In recent years, the number of those who are anxious and depressed has grown at a rate never seen before. Nearly 40 percent have requested or been prescribed a medication that attempts to subdue the symptoms of discontent. Especially alarming, are those under the age of 21 who have attempted or contemplated ending their life. Despite deep despair, all who seek care want to be saved, often from themselves.

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Parents place technology in the hands of their children as if they are capable of emotionally deciphering and discerning an entire universe, when they only have the undeveloped mind of a child. It has been said that a child is safer in front of an unlocked liquor cabinet as they can sense and feel the potential danger.  An inexperienced teen, behind the wheel of a car, may not be equipped with the skill to navigate a terrain that's never been explored.  Yet, the fear of missing out, the guilt of 'not giving in' and the desire for immediate emotional rewards has both children and adults addicted to a ravaging predator that we have welcomed into our lives.
 
I have urged parents to limit screen time, remove smart phones and introduce activities that engage the mind in critical and creative thought. Adults who are already overwhelmed in their role as caregiver, provider, and peace maker, must take time for themselves for insightful reflection. There is a phrase, often heard as a child, but rarely said these days, "Think for yourself". And I'll add, "Know your heart's desire".
 
Challenge yourself, and your household with a 72-hour Social-Media-News-Free Fast. Ask the question "What do I really need for my contentment and peace?" You'll soon uncover new ideas lodged within, and will have less reasons to seek fulfillment from a world outside of yourself. Be in control of the influences over your life, and your health. Your doctor may not have a pill for your inner peace and well-being.​
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In spite of it all, imagine you have been given​ a gift. Today, the Earth is thanking you for allowing her to breathe again; applauding you for reducing excessive consumption; praising you for conserving on fuel needed for those short distances between point A and two blocks away, for turning off the torches that burn the forests for the production of denatured food and halting the travel across the globe to simply ‘see and say ‘we've been there.'

Have we neglected the needs of our planet in order to satisfy our short order list of wants and desires? Has our climate-control lives prevented us from opening our windows and doors and embracing one another with equal regard? 

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As the earth takes a breath, the air becomes cleaner and perhaps we get to see more clearly with a greater vision for ourselves and the future of our planet.
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Life after a pandemic won't possibly be the same and it shouldn't.  As our first responders, healthcare professionals and other guardians of well-being work tirelessly to save lives,  we can heal our lives and the planet by the choices we make. What will you do differently from what you have done.? Wisdom doesn't exist in our future; it lies in our past. With wisdom we must decide.  If we don't, how will we inspire our children to be the change agents for a better tomorrow? Undoubtedly, the Earth will continue to remind us.

Honor our planet with your choices for a better world.  Celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd.

What new choices will you make? Tell us. We need your inspiration.

Be Well, in every way!
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With the winter virus season on the rise, prevention of illness is your best protection.  Be aware of the first signs that your body is requiring extra support, such as increased sleep, a better diet, more or less exercise or time away from work.  Don't wait! Immediately create a routine that strengthens you.

Stress can weaken your emotional immune system along with the colder temperatures of winter that allow viruses to linger longer. An aggravating work or family environment can lead to persistent cough, bronchitis or pneumonia. Nurture yourself by breathing in warm steam with essential oils, like eucalyptus. Minimize sugars and dairy. Eat lots of soups with garlic and onion. Surround your work and home with soothing sounds or joyful rhythms.
Feel the peace in the sounds of the Native flute by Ronald Roybal








Affirm: I release the grief that suppresses me. I breathe deeply and freely.
I stand boldly in my power.

Keep building your Winter Wellness Kit.  Always check in with your doctor if you're not getting better. Comment here and share your favorite healing solutions. We can all benefit from the wisdom of others.

Asking for clarification is so important. These questions will help you to get the most information from your provider, if you’re interested in minimizing your use of medications. You’ll be able to take concise notes and gain a better understanding of the cause of your condition. You’ll also be able to make comparisons for the cost of your care.

1. What is the cause of my disease or condition, and is it reversible?
2. Will additional tests be necessary or helpful?
3. What are my options for my best treatment? Are there alternative treatments that I should know about?
4. What lifestyle changes can I make that will accelerate my improvement?
5. What is the cost of today’s visit?

 
Knowing your diagnosis and treatment options will allow you to do your own research and learn details that your provider may not have had time to explain fully. If you ask good questions, you’ll be better prepared and empowered to initiate your own healing plan.
 
Stay connected and let me know how you've been able to improve your health....and your healthcare.

Repeated exposure to the tragic events that we've just experienced remains in our subconscious as a memory of terror, fear, frustration and sorrow. With a simple practice of release and resetting our emotional mindset through Emotional Freedom Technique, we can move beyond our fears for survival and emerge with the greatest expression of our ideal self.
 
I first encountered EFT, known as Tapping, with the Veteran's Stress Project designed by scientist, author and teacher Dawson Church, PhD. (read: Are You Tapped Out?) Since training with EFT Universe, I’ve continued to use EFT with my patients who have sustained stress from various circumstances and disorders, including debilitating illness to homelessness.
 
We can benefit from this easy technique that gives us the strength needed to revive our energy and release the fear, anxiety and sadness that we may feel.
 
Here are your tapping points:
 
 

 
 





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​Follow along with Gene Monterstelli's tap along audio, In The Wake of Tragedy.
http://tappingqanda.com/2017/10/tap-along-audio-and-video-emotions-in-the-wake-of-tragedy/         

Let me know how EFT is working for you.
Find ways to show the world you care.
Each One Reach One. It's easy to be healthy, together!