Going For It - Winter Detox Day 2

Today is my second day of this winter detox....and I am already thinking (and knowing) this one will be different. It needs to be. So, I am mixing things up a bit and using different herbs - a lot more of them as well as cutting back on the maple syrup.

Usually during the first 3 days I don't take in much of anything. It is just nice to let my body settle as it adjusts to detox mode. But I often feel huge resistance inside of myself to drinking the herbal teas - once I got started on them, it was fine.

Getting started was always the hardest part - and this resistance was coming directly from those organisms I was targeting with the teas. I have been through this a few times before - so it's nice to know the routine. 

I would also begin making the 'detox tea' with the maple syrup on day 2 or day 3 - and my body would just do the rest. However, I wanted to go deeper this time and that means changing the routine. And I feel better about it already!

As well as making changes to the herbs and detox tea, I am also increasing my Yoga practice again - I always find I have more energy to burn off, so why not do that with some Yoga. Perhaps I will even look around for some different types of practices or approaches to see what interests me.

Like I said - this one needs to be quite different - it's as if I am in the middle of a huge new learning curve with my body (and mind) leading the way. And I have a sense this time, it's all about unblocking some part of my brain....

The last stronghold of toxins perhaps? I know when I reach the top of this mountain, the view will be different. This is going to be interesting. 

April

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Detox Tea

Energy Medicine in Action....

Today has been interesting already and it's only early. First of all I woke up with a headache - which in itself is very unusual for me. But, it has brought me back to years ago when it was the most common thing in the world....

I remember I couldn't stand for anyone to even mention the word 'headache' because I would then get one. And I had migraines that would last for days and weeks. The longest one was for a full solid month - it was the worst I have ever had.

The irony is even back then, I knew to not take anything for these headaches. First of all, nothing worked to clear it and secondly, I knew it was mainly energetic. Something needed to come up and clear out of my system.

As an intuitive I was also very often taking something on that was not mine - head pain invariably was related to resistance of some kind or another and could only be worked out of my system by way of detoxing, cleansing and pure clear water.

Any energy form - that doesn't belong to us, causes some level of discomfort within our systems. It needs to be removed through exercise, diet, detox and energetic means - or else it can and will fester. There is often nothing worse then a festering mass of invasive energy....

So, back to today - there is something I have taken on that is acting as a resistance in my system - causing discomfort and pain. It is working it's way up and out - how do I know that? Well....because I am pushing it out.

Today I have done an intensive Yoga session, taken a few cloves of garlic to strengthen my immune system (fight what doesn't belong), drank lots of water and have been Closing Energy Leaks© to get my energy moving...

It is working because I have can feel it moving and my body responding to change. Energy Medicine in action!

April

A snow day in Leap....

Going Off Grid - On the Inside

Well, it's Tuesday and we have another day of this wild weather - sort of reminds me of when I was a child living in Labrador Canada. A storm would come in for a week, and I am talking about a blizzard of epic proportions. 

We would be so excited - no school, the roads were impassable and what was best of all....no electricity! It was always so nice, just with the wood stove and the open fire. Everyone all cozy around it...well, I won't get carried away. 

It was a highly dysfunctional family - so no one was cozy, but the children thought it was fun at least!! LOL

Of course, this reminds me greatly of what I want in my own life. To be completely off the grid in terms of food, electrical power and what not. To be fully self sufficient in every sense of the word as well as to be in touch with the earth and her finer points.

I feel I am going off grid - on the inside... 

Well, at least, I know I am getting there. This is what these cleanses are indeed all about in the end. To re-connect with myself and these long hidden ancient parts of ourselves. For the most part this is taking place step by step - this time around my own electrical system is taking a good cleaning.

And do I know it! My leg is much better this week - it started with a pulled muscle, then travelled down along the entire nerve of my leg. Just sore enough to be bothersome, but not to stop me doing Yoga or going about my day.

I have just been watching the healing work unfold as the days move on - and marvel at the extraordinary work of my body. It always knows what needs to be done and when given the space, time and appropriate support - it does just that.

So that takes me up to day 23 of my detox, I am nearly there, feeling pretty good with a clear mind, healing body and open heart. We are all getting excited now about our up coming feast days - always such a treat to have a few days after our fast. 

What a way to live - in touch, in tune and connected to something great in the Universe!

April

Sunflowers last fall

Finally - A really physical energy shift!

Well, it's been a rainy day full of interesting twists and turns - at least energetically speaking. Right now  it feels as if my energy is shifting rapidly - I can actually feel it under my skin, there is movement and lots of aches and pains! LOL

I have been pushing myself a bit with the Yoga and it has finally caught up with me, so today I am feeling a bit sore. But, as with any exercise, it's a good kind of sore - as if you have done something worthwhile.

As with any part of this cleanse or any detox for that matter, the things that come up to the surface should be recognised and understood for what they are. But that is only part of it, now there is a need to  process it.

So - I guess that is what this next couple of days will be all about - working through all of this deeply held stuff that is moving up from my muscles and cells. And it feels good to be moving forward - at least physically.

I think so far, this cleanse has been the most physical of them all. Perhaps it has to do with the many intensive Yoga sessions I have been doing and also the fact that it's about time for some of these things to start moving! LOL

Some of this stuff I know has been here forever and I can see now this 'energy' is what was making my legs feel heavy in the past. All of that is gone right now and I am feeling far more balanced between top and bottom. 

This is all great stuff! 

April

Paper mache projects at home.....

Deep Tissue Detoxing - Locking Out Invaders...

Well, moving right along - this is now day 9 of my cleanse and there is much more to be done yet. However, even at this stage, I know progress is taking place because my dreams tell me all about it. Yes, I am right back to this again - how vitally important this aspect of our lives must be.

Last night my dreams were of me closing a door, with some sort of elaborate locking mechanism - an elderly man was there trying to teach me how to work the lock and then seal it. It was an important dream. That door was to a significant area of my energy field.

A place where previously I was not in control - with a door wide open to invaders. 

So, I am delighted how deeply this cleanse is taking me and how much progress is being made on a daily basis. And this is only one aspect of changes taking place inside (and out) as a result of this cleanse or any cleanse that we do.

One thing I have learned over these past couple of years in particular, is that we are endless. As an intuitive I have always seen and understood this fact. However, with deep tissue detoxing such as this, the vastness of spirit is witnessed on a daily basis.

Indeed there is so much more to us then perhaps we could ever explore in a lifetime - but that makes the draw inwards even more wonderful. And for many of us who are interested in walking these spiritual paths, we cannot help but keep going forward, onwards and upwards.

As far as detox symptoms go - I am feeling pretty good. Great energy levels, some aches and soreness, but that is more down to the extra Yoga I have been doing. To be honest I could spend my day doing hours of yoga right now - it creates such as peaceful interlude in my day and I don't want it to end!

Well, let's see what this day brings....

April 

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One of our Top Bar Bee Hives....

It's Day 15 - Change is in the Air

This is the final day of my December detox and I am feeling pretty good. I have been keeping up with my Yoga throughout this one and I think that is why I am having far less detox symptoms this time around then usual...

However the rest of my life has been moving and shaking as a result of the cleanse, so that's right on target... and I still have this cold going on but it's not too bad. Hopefully it will be mostly gone before the holidays. 

There is a funny energy about the place so far today and I am still trying to name it or sense it fully - what I usually do is walk around outside and connect with nature to get a deeper understanding of what it is that surrounds us from day to day.

Finding ways to remain grounded within yourself is a vital component of living on this planet - especially this week. I can't believe the number of people who are reported to think the world is coming to an end this Friday...

And it has actually got me thinking that I don't really know of anyone who thinks that way (well, there is one, but I won't mention it) so I don't know exactly where this is coming from. Perhaps it's a bit of hype from the news itself, must be a slow week or something.

Otherwise, this is a great time to be alive the earth is raising her consciousness, change is in the air and for the most part, life is what you make of it. I for one am really looking forward to Friday and Solstice this is the start of the best feast season all year.

I can't think of anything better - and such a good reason to celebrate. No matter what it brings....

April

Glandore West Cork