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To see Humanity harmed this way
Oh the pain to see the whole world cry
especially when it’s friends and family
Is Silence golden
But my eyes still see
I’d Silence golden, golden
But my eyes still saw
Talking is cheap as people follow sheep
Even though they’re led to a hell hole
How could they tell they deceived them so well
Pity they’ll be the last one to know
Is Silence golden
But my eyes still see
Is Silence golden, golden
But my eyes still saw
How many times will they fall for these lies
Should I tell them or remain Silent
And if I tried I know they’d say I lied
Mind yourself not cool to be a fool
Is Silence golden
But my eyes still see
Is Silence golden, golden
But my eyes still saw
But my eyes still see
But my eyes still see”🎵
So how do we protect our sanity our well-being back into a Homeostasis status? The Concerted Global Gas Lighting (all pronouns welcome here;) has led to bloody-tongue -word-twisting and biting cruelty. The “nothing to see here“ narrative of the mind bending unrelenting psychological warfare that was deployed upon all of humanity must be addressed.
We need to Reveal Wounds psychological or physical in order to Heal! We must find ways to offset the “don’t believe you’re lying eyes” narrative. We simply cannot unsee the past three years, and the toll it has taken.
Anyone that knows of my dedicated service to the healing arts of 44 years, knows that I will always offer solutions to consider when posing problems. One Rising concern I’ve seen is regarding blood pressure. Maintaining Homeostasis is not possible when blood pressure is either too high or low.
There’s no doubt Humanities stress levels have been rampant and prolonged. It’s no wonder I’ve seen arise in clients experiencing: racing or fast heartbeat, Hypertension, high blood pressure not to mention strokes and heart attacks! The symptoms may include but are not limited to abnormal heartbeat, anxiety, lightheadedness, pain or tightness in the chest, neck back or arms.
Gaia’s apothecary is proof positive mankind was given all that we need in the Garden of Eaten! It is what ‘The Power of Weee’ refers to as the “original medicine“ ie. food as medicine. Food Is Not What some would have us believe as the “alternative.” Food is, was and always will be the original medicine intended for mankind’s well-being. As a Herbalist I would be remiss not to share one of my favorite old school, “go to’s” in my cupboard!
Cayenne Pepper aka 🌶 Capsicum🌶
That being said here goes the dreaded and wretched Disclaimer! and I quote “Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and I’m not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.”
That being said, Now back to the garden! Capsicum the active constituent found within a whole family of peppers may do more than spice up your life. Many of my next statements “may” have actually been “proven.” But suffice it to say I will be inserting the word “May.“
Spicy food including many varieties of peppers contain Capsicum the active constituent that may aid in lowering blood pressure by controlling blood flow. By improving the circulatory system your heart, arteries, capillaries and nerves may be strengthened as well. Cayenne or capsicum may act to Tonify; that is to support or nourish many bodily functions.
For many decades I begin most mornings with a warm tonic on an empty stomach drank through a straw. I have many tonic additions depending on the season but they all include: lemon or apple cider vinegar always with a dash of cayenne pepper to start my metabolism and aid in the possibility of clearing mucus out of my body!
And since were sticking to the basics of “The Great Reset 101” of doing No Harm let’s get back to the basics! In my writing and teaching I will always try to default To the old adage that you have exactly what you need within your reach!
One of the known and often forgotten tools within your reach is your breath. Be it anxiety, hypertension, Racing Hearts no matter what your expression is of your in-balance; the fastest way to check in with yourself before you wreck yourself is to focus on your breath.
Just 🧘♂️ Breathe 🧘 please 🧘♀️
It’s not just for yoga girls;)
There are as many disciplines of breath control and awareness as there are snowflakes;) Become an advocate of your role in self-care and take responsibility for re-educating yourself on this first action of your life! With focus on deeper, slower, more measured breaths; we can breathe new life, renewed Spiritus (ie Holy Spirit) into every fiber of your being.
Why even our very overloaded brains register this measured breath as a state of relaxation. Have you ever heard the term rest and digest? This does not just apply to the foods that we digest but it also applies to our ability to digest our lives. In my writings and teachings I am of the mindset that one size does not fit all and that you must find the system that suits your needs.
So let’s start at the very beginning with what is called baby’s Buddha Belly’s first breath. You can’t get more basic in my ‘Great Reset 101’ than with the tool that you have right under your nose! Known to “may” help with many of the aforementioned maladies. I will leave you with a simple formula that I’ve used with children. “Simon Says” ...
•Breathe in through the nose • for a count of 4 expanding and welcoming softness ~ focus on the Life Giving property of oxygen •
• Now hold at the top of the breath count of 4 ~allowing the breath to expand throughout your body infusing your cells with life’s element •
• Through perched lips exhale for same count of 4 ~ to expel byproducts and release unwanted emotions ~ that no longer serves you ~ imagine exhale as important as inhale to dispel •
•Now hold at bottom of breath same 4 count (for now) ~ allowing the body the empty space in order to
💨 welcome your next new breath. 💨
🌬 “Inhale the future, exhale the past." 🌬
Now, Rinse and Repeat. This quiet space, will do more than you may know to realign with your true nature. This mindful pause helps to remove the automatic responses in life. To develop an Eagle’s eye bringing forth a new perspective. A round of 4 done several times throughout your day can give you a new lease on life! Quiet moments such as time on your ‘Throne’ or driving or even standing in line makes good use of your time.
All of nature stays true to nature, naturally; as it realizes its full zenith potential in the stillness of just being. Our true nature reveals itself in the still point of meditation. But first you must show up to train the mind gently and consistently to rest in silence. For it is in the quietude of regular meditation, the ability to connect to the source of consciousness itself is revealed. It is in this silence that the very nature of Self can reveal itself!
Oh yeah and just smile please, surely you’ve heard that a simple smile has the ability to release a plethora of feel good hormones but more on that in another read!
Stay tuned in for a deeper dive into tools y’all have within reach to consider! Blog will be:
“The Great Reset 101 Harm To None”
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We must Find + Stay Calm to Carry on
🙏 “God Bless Us, Everyone” 🙏
An apple a day,” and now “The rest of the story.” The Medical Journal actually studied this. Here’s the results: “The study tells us that the “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” aphorism was coined in 1913 but was based on the original form with a different rhyme, some 149 years ago in Wales: “Eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread,” went the proverb in Pembrokeshire. The daily apple eaters in the study were more likely to successfully avoid prescription medication than the people who did not eat apples.”
🍎 “How do you like them apples?” 🍏
“Will wonders cease to exist?”
🍏 🍎 🍏
Talk about Original Medicine 🍏Thyme to Upset the apple cart…🍎
That being said, here goes the dreaded and wretched Disclaimer! And I quote “Statements regarding dietary supplement meds, have not been evaluated by the FDA I am not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.”
