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February 27, 2019 By Karen

Finding your calm in the chaos

When the shit hits the fan and you have so many plates spinning in the air and you barely have time to breathe, it is still possible to find calm in the chaos?.

Meet Mabel, when she was a crazy puppy, she’d eat socks, shoes, dead things, poo, the dining room chairs, headboards, coffee tables and the latest is our mattress protector.

Now this picture is staged for demonstration purposes only. The original incident was met with much more swearing and arm flaying, and slightly more nudity (dropping towel due to arm flaying) She was discovered to be devouring our bed when she was left unattended while I had my 30 second turn around and get wet shower on a school morning. At present all 5 of us are sharing the small ensuite, because we currently have no walls or floor in our main bathroom.

Timings everything

At the time we got her we were having house renovations done,
lots of tools, equipment and random baths and toilets around our house, dust everywhere, so much dust!!!.
Work people in, out and around morning to night,
a new puppy (need I say more),
school blues,
after school sports,
teenagers ( need I say more!!),
work and social commitments,
juggling finances to pay for surprise extra things,
tiredness
the list goes on and on

But why did I feel so calm?

Because I’ve found a way to navigate through each and every one of these obstacles. I’ve found my true value, which is

family, relationships and connection.

All the other stress around me is just “stuff”. Yes they can be difficult and challenging, but they don’t affect my core values.

When you change how you look at a problem and see it as an opportunity to grow instead, even if you’re overwhelmed, upset and confused by what’s happened or what someone else has done to you. Say “I’m upset, overwhelmed and confused right now. I accept it” Kerwin Rae an inspirational speaker and business advisor says at times like these, ask yourself four questions.
1. What is the benefit of it?
2. What can I learn from it?
3. What skills will I gain that I didn’t have before? and
4. How is it going to help me move forward to bigger and better things?.

Then watch how your world changes, when you apply this logic to every problem.

My husband and I have had our differences of opinions on, well most subjects, one being getting a second dog. He’s danced his familiar dance, when things have been getting difficult, but I’ve just said, yes you can rant and complain, that’s up to you. Or you can take a breath and enjoy the ride. She’s going to be here for around another 14 years or so, decide if you either entertain or upset yourself with a hundred I told you so’s, or you flip your mind to the positives.

Although Mabel is a family dog, our youngest son (then aged 11) asked for a rescue dog for Christmas. That’s all he wanted, well apart from some chocolate of course. I said to him the other day, “on a scale 0 – 10 how much happier are you since Mabel came to live with us”…he said “mmmm out of 10, I’d have to say 22” So that’s what’s important, bringing love and happiness to our lives.

The stressful times pass. Like raising a child (or dog) and they become memories. You choose how you hold them.

Look at her now. Like butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth. Still partial to the occasional sock ( the sweatier the better)

“Your final step in your journey isn’t the most important, it’s your next”

I’ve helped many people “flip their switch to positive” with the treatments I offer. Having mindfulness, fasterEFT/Eutapics combined with hot stones and remedial massage has been just what my clients have needed to feel different and open themselves up to change. It’s a unique combination, that addresses old habits and patterns, then rewards your mind and body when you let it go.

If you know someone who could benefit from this, please forward on this email, or book in and see me yourself.

I’m all ears 🙂

Be bold, be couragious, stand tall. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it “Anon”

Karen
www.kasona.com.au
0414 973394

Filed Under: depression, Emotional eating, Faster EFT, Happiness, Health, Holistic healing, mental health, Stress management, teenage health, teenage stress, Uncategorized

December 14, 2016 By Karen

How to love your body

make-you-life It’s quite simple. It starts with acceptance.

When I first met Donna, she was on a diet. I asked “how long have you been on a diet for?” She said “as long as I can remember”. So I said “what if you’re perfect how you are and this is how you’re supposed to be?” She said, “no that’s too depressing, ofcourse I’m supposed to be thinner than this”. That was 17 years ago, she’s still has the same body shape and size and is still on a diet.

It’s all in your head

I have had body confidence issues since I was a teenager and it took me until my late thirties to overcome them. I didn’t do it by constantly dieting, because we know how that goes. I did it by self love and acceptance. Each morning I’d avoid the mirror while dressing, because I’d focus on my thunder thighs. I wouldn’t swim at the beach, because the walk of shame from my towel to the water, would surely make EVERYONE put their books down, stop throwing the ball to their children and halt all the surfers mid wave, because they all would be so disgusted with my white wobbly flesh.

Be careful what you think, because you’re listening

When we say horrible things to people, we know they’re not going to feel good. So why say and think horrible things about yourself and expect good things to happen? You can only motivate change by being kind and helpful.
So I decided to started to take extra care of myself. Before the shower I put a drop of doTERRA frankincense or Elevation blend essential oil behind my ears and take a moment to breathe. In the shower, I’d let the warm flowing water soothe me. I’d use nice smelling, good aromatherapy shower gel. As I gently massages each body part I’d concentrate on what I did want from my body, not what I didn’t.
I’d think how thankful I am for my legs and how they carried me everyday and took me places. How my stomach was smooth and gave me nourishment from all the good food I ate. How my arms cuddled all the people I loved. How my skin was soft and gave me protection. Until I’d mentioned every part of me.

I felt a little silly at first and to be honest, I thought what am I doing. But I carried on. Day after day. Even added a little tune to it. It made me feel happy.

Change your thoughts, change your life

Then amazing things started happening in my life.
I didn’t want to feed my body processed foods or sugar. I wanted pure whole foods, because I loved my body and I wanted to treat it well.
I didn’t want to put chemicals on my skin, because I knew they would poison my blood stream. This is when I discovered doTERRA essential oils and use them daily to enhance my mood, on my body to cleanse and rejuvenate my skin and a natural way to clean my house!!
I wanted to move my body, so I started to exercise regularly.
My skin improved. My relationship with my husband and children flourished. I finally loved and accepted myself. Live in the moment.
We all need a little help sometimes. What if applying a couple of drops of pure theraputic grade essential oils, like doTERRA could help you live a happier life. To find out more have a look here or reach out and get in touch.

Beware of destination addiction, I’ll be better when I’m …… Enjoy the journey, enjoy your life.

Best and powerful wishes

Karen Aitken

Stress management coach, trainer and remedial massage therapist
Kasona – Be happy, stress less
w: www.kasona.com.au
t: 0414 973394
e: kasonamassage@gmail.com

“Of this be sure. You don’t find the happy life, you make it” Thomas S Manson

Filed Under: doTERRA essential oils, Emotional eating, Essential oils, Happiness, Health, mental health

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