Spirituality is a broad concept. It includes a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves, and it typically involves a search for life’s purpose. Not everyone belongs to a religion. Many people are not in any way religious. But everyone is spiritual because at our core, we are spiritual beings. Crime statistics show that not all of us have come into contact with this higher aspect of ourselves, but that does not mean it’s not there. The spirituality of humankind is a universal experience. It’s our common denominator. Consider that your life’s purpose is to discover your own connection.
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‘Tis the Time for Loving
In life, much is out of our control, but how we treat ourselves and others is always up to us! When we take care of our own needs and listen to our inner voice, we are more able to give to others from a clear and loving place. When we treat ourselves with kindness and compassion, we are able to treat others that way, too. Most of us really want to please others and be liked, sometimes at the deprivation of our self. What will it take to tap into the courage to fully show up and embody loving ourselves deeply each and every day, embracing our human imperfection and divine perfection?
Community Event
Self-Love & Acceptance Group. Eight sessions (once/week), dates and times will be based on registrants’ interest and availability. Sparham Counselling 204-806-9777
Community Event
Tues., Feb. 13, Thurs., Feb. 15, Tues., Feb. 20 @ 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. & Tues., Mar. 13, Thurs., Mar. 15, Tues., Mar. 20 @ 6 – 8 p.m. Join us for a FREE 3-class series for people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. Room 209-280 Booth Drive. Access Winnipeg West.
Self-Love for Powerful Healing
Do you have times when you feel stressed, anxious, and sad because you can’t stop thinking about what you could have or should have done differently? Do you compare yourself to others and conclude they are somehow better than you are? If this sounds familiar, you may have low self-esteem. A Self-Love & Acceptance Group can teach you how to think more positively about yourself. Love for oneself alleviates uncertainty, self-doubt, depression, anxiety, pain, and trauma. Counselling provides an opportunity to talk about your concerns in a safe, confidential environment. Learn to love and accept yourself, sleep better, and feel more calm and happy!
Clean Eating Basics
My name is Petra Rapmund and my clean eating journey started when I attended a seminar a few years back. However, I struggled with how to implement my newfound knowledge. Back then I had a young family and zero time for clean eating food prep. I remember buying all these veggies, washing them and storing them in my fridge only to throw them away because they spoilt. Flash forward to today; a big part of my life is teaching others the basics of clean eating. Helping others change their perspectives about food so they can live healthier lives for themselves and their families. Are you ready to make the switch to a healthier life?
Vegan Cashew “Cheese”
Are you interested in trying a vegan diet, but aren’t ready to give up all cheese? You must give this recipe a try! Here’s what you need: 3/4 cup raw cashews, 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ cup water, ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, black pepper to taste. Here’s how to do it: Place cashews in a bowl with warm water and soak for at least 2 hours. Drain and add to food processor along with all other ingredients. Pulse until thoroughly combined. Enjoy this “cheesy” alternative!
Adapted from www.eatliveandplay.com
Burnout Relief
When life’s stresses have us burning the candle at both ends, quite often burnout has us looking for a way out, looking for something better… anything to get us out of the hopelessness and emptiness that entraps us. Instead of choosing an expensive leave of absence, a recent client opting for Brainwave Optimization declared: “I like this better because it allows me some integrated burnout relief that supports me in the here and now, helping my brain function better so I make better choices right in the midst of the emotional and physical exhaustion. All I need sometimes is to get away from it all – this does it!” La Loba, LaLobaTraumaRelease.com
Get a Better Sleep with Ganban-Yoku
For most people who are suffering from insomnia, the sympathetic nervous system is overly active when the body is trying to fall asleep at night – making it hard to fall asleep or resulting in poor sleep. Ganban-yoku (Japanese thermal therapy) can help improve quality of sleep by tuning the nervous system. The deep, gentle warmth during the session, uniquely keeps the body in the active state while relaxing the mind. This equally engages both sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system instead of one of the two overly being active for over one hour. Having the nervous system function at this sweet spot for a prolonged time helps to ease the symptoms of insomnia. Some users were able to achieve good quality sleep for up to five days post session. Mieko Morisawa, Pocca Poca Spa, PoccaPocaSpa.com
Get More From New Year’s Resolutions
If you’re planning to adopt a healthier lifestyle this year, know that no matter what type of stress-handling techniques you use, how well you eat, or how much exercise and sleep you get, to achieve your goals and get the most out of your efforts, your body must be functioning optimally. You could be eating healthy and exercising, but if your thyroid, adrenals, or digestive system are not working efficiently, you are not going to burn calories or build muscle. Options like specialized nutritional testing, biofeedback, and digital pulsewave analysis can help you get the information you need. Centre for Alternative Healing, AltHealing.ca
Communication Tips for Dementia
1. Set a positive mood. Use warm facial expressions and tone of voice to help convey your message and show your feelings of affection.
2. Listen with your ears, eyes, and heart. Be patient in waiting for your loved one’s reply. Watch for nonverbal cues and respond appropriately.
3. Remember the good ol’ days. Reminiscing is a soothing activity. Many people with dementia may not remember what happened 30 minutes ago, but they can clearly recall their lives 30 years earlier.
4. Laugh a little or a lot! Use humour whenever possible. People with dementia tend to retain their social skills and are usually delighted to laugh along with you.
Alevtina (Alia) Tuhari, Reliable Home Care Agency Inc., ReliableHomeCare.ca
