Have you ever built a fire? I love crafting them and reflecting on the skill. As I reflect I see principles of wisdom for life and wellness. In this comparison, fire represents dreams, goals, and the seeds planted to manifest. How do we build a life we want? How do we keep the good things going? What are the catalysts that help you grow? I started a wellness fire; It keeps growing despite setbacks, and helps others maintain wellness too. Kindling and a fire starter are needed

Have you ever not been able to relax? Do you have a hard time relieving stress? I witnessed this unease many times throughout my life, and my career as a wellness coach and qigong teacher. In my opinion, enjoying relaxation is an accomplishment. Sometimes we need to talk ourselves through the withholding. This blog discusses some ways to help yourself relax and feel stress relief. I took a three month break from many business activities and social media. I did it because I st

For the last week of a global effort to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis I chose the powerful wellness tool of the inner relationship. There is a part of humans that can not be fully shared with others. No one else is subjected to one’s own, constant thoughts. Humans are given opportunity to share a personal experience but often must choose to spend time wisely by omitting some details and highlighting others. The inner experience or relationship is one no one else ca

Throughout my journey with multiple sclerosis I see the biggest factor in my recovery and wellness is the inner relationship. When I became diagnosed I allowed myself to change who and what I do completely. I notified my friends and family I allowed myself to change in whatever way I needed. Some relationships did not make it through yet some bolstered because of compassion and understanding. Ultimately it is for growth and wellness. Allow yourself to be flexible, change, and

Reprieve your self punishment. When I joined the military self abuse and punishment were a typical of attributes of my comrades. I saw the purpose for it in that environment but when I returned home I learned to dismantle it. I know this type of behavior worsens multiple sclerosis, anxiety, and depression. One way I built a new behavior and lifestyle was to remind myself daily of the type of person and lifestyle I felt deep within. Affirmations and gratitude became my daily r

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Volunteering helped me feel helpful when I felt helpless. How to hone your volunteerism for wellness.

Give yourself the right ingredients, environment and experiences. Create a space where you can accomplish the things you set out to do.

Spirituality can act as a thread- A silver lining threaded thoroughly through all areas of your life representing wellness, love, and purpos

The purpose of this Qigong is to just allow yourself to feel relaxed and happy, to allow yourself to feel safe and loved. Practicing qigong helped me look passed my disability or limitations. It helped me look passed the pain, and trauma to stay focused on what I really want to feel. Happy and healthy. I am hopeful everyone feels happy and healthy, which is why I am sharing it. A reminder Qigong is a type of exercise that calms the mind and body down. It is a complementary an

There are common ways to practice deep breathing that are great tools when experiencing high anxiety levels. Here are a few of our favorites

Unconditional love helps process thoughts and feelings, whether it's coming from a friend or yourself. Meditation can be used as a self-love practice, and help cultivate unconditional love for yourself and others. Meditate to bolster a healthy, inner communication and relationship. There are so many resources out there like HeadSpace, YouTube, and this blog for you to find a meditation that suits you. What to do You want to get comfortable to a point you won’t have to engage

Every morning I start my day off with a meditation, and everyday I experience it differently. Have you ever noticed at points of your life it seems like everything is going ideally yet other times you feel like it's an uphill battle? I want to share this type of active meditation because it strengthens your focus and direction. When you are aware of your goals and direction it is easier to focus and stay focused even when circumstances in life slow you down. Start by reaching

Open your eyes through your sense of worthiness to see the signs of progress and potential right now. Unworthiness stifles growth and shows