Happy Anniversary Sweetheart!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Loretta

A Very Special Day!

Today my husband and I celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary! So I posted on Facebook today: “Happy anniversary, Sweetheart. You are my very best friend. You give me strength and light. Thank you for your love, devotion, and support in all the things I choose to do. I love you with all my heart!” But that doesn’t really say much in my opinion. So I thought I would share today all the ways my dear husband enriches my life…

Hobbies, hobbies, HOBBIES!

Geoff Smith Photography, all rights reserved

I used to dread it when he would find he was interested in another hobby. But later I came to realize that his “hobbies” were how he was creating his life. For example, Photography. He has moved in and out of this hobby many times… I think I love this hobby more than any of the other hobbies! We have wonderful pictures of our family and I love using his creative eye in marketing materials! Recently he has taken some classes from experts that have sharpened his skill and have fascinated even me, a non-photographer!

There was a time when he put photography on hold because he felt when ever we went on vacation, he saw the entire vacation through the lens of a camera instead of in person! Truth be told, I could sympathize with him on that, but he has taken so many wonderful pictures that we cherish that I am grateful that he did view so many vacations through the lens of a camera!

Photography by Leonard Ortiz, OC Register

Other of his hobbies have included Kung Fu San Soo, remote controlled airplanes, duel line kites, Lindyhop swing dancing, guitar,ukulele and more. I’m grateful I finally realized that his hobbies have blessed my life!

Our life has been blessed with the association of Grand Master Ted Sias, who is currently teaching Kung Fu San Soo to the 3rd generation in our family! We have enjoyed cultivating so many friendships through dancing and ukulele, too.

Our life together has truly been a rich experience because of Geoff’s desire to do so many things! I’m pretty content with moving on day to day. But had it not been for Geoff’s desires, I would have never seen, done and enjoyed so much! Thank you dear Sweetheart for many wonderful memories!

Deep Gratitude…

But most of all my life has been blessed with this kind, gentle man who loves me unconditionally and is a constant inspiration to me to be a better person. I love you, Sweetheart!

First Day of School… Good Bye Summer!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Loretta

OK, so I’m a grandmother now, and not the mother of the “littles” living in my home… but this year seemed to bring some anxiety in me for the first day of school. As an energy practitioner, I paid close attention to these feelings and focused on clearing what was coming up. For some reason I felt like I was clinging onto Summer – an emotion I have not had in a very long time… I LOVE Fall!!! It’s seriously my favorite time of year, so I hope I’ve cleared all that was coming up to clear. All I can say is when I have a lot of emotions surface to clear, I feel it’s an indication that there are really good things coming!

This picture is descriptive of how difficult it is for Gavin to take pictures in the bright sun… however, it should be noted that these boys were VERY excited to begin the new school year! Gavin set out his wardrobe for the entire week yesterday – SO CUTE!

Some Summer Memories…

I’m so grateful that a dear friend shared her pool with us! It was absolutely wonderful to get to swim when ever we wanted to!

It was fun to see what good swimmers these boys are. I also got to witness again how supportive they are of one another. Alex said to me, “Grandma, you are the best grandma!” Priceless…

Plus, this year has been a HIKING Summer! What fun we had hiking!!! My daughter is actually traveling to hike Mt. Whitney as I write this post. We actually just tagged along during her training, but it was a blast. The boys also got to hike Baldy and sleep under the stars with their mom and friends.

These pictures were taken on a hike at El Moro Canyon in Laguna Beach where there are steep hills to climb and views of the ocean! There’s just something wonderful about being outside in nature. It makes my heart sing to see my grandsons enjoying nature as much as I do.

Moving Forward

The ride does not end here. Though Summer is but a memory, we continue to move forward. When those emotions that get stuck are ready to release, we are grateful for the simple process of the SimplyHealed Method® and for the amazing things that can be accomplished utilizing this lightning fast method. Happy Fall my friends!

A Leisurely Summer Hike

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Loretta

Is there really such thing as a leisurely hike?

So I just want you to know that I’m laughing as I’m creating this blog post!!! You see, there are just so many things to laugh about…

Here is a picture of me a year ago at El Moro Canyon State Park in Laguna Beach, CA. Notice the hat falling into my eyes… now that’s laughable!

El Moro 2012

In this picture, it was a pleasant temperature for a hike… we spent about an hour hiking. It was a lovely time. But today is AUGUST! It’s much warmer than in the Spring. We anticipated it being warm, so we were hiking by 8:30 AM. It was wonderful to be there with friends and family, enjoying the occasional cool canyon breeze and the sounds of nature.

What I learned from this hike…

OK, so it needs to be mentioned that at times, living with an athletic powerhouse of a daughter can have its advantages. One, I have a personal trainer in my home – way cool. However, the downside is I see her more than I see myself in the mirror, so I often forget my age and abilities. This is especially challenging when shopping for clothes, but that’s another blog post! So, I’ve learned…

I really am 57 years old not 27, definitely not my daughter’s age, and must remember to condition for a 2 hour hike in the heat.
Children are responsible for carrying their own water, and desired backpacks, sticks or other paraphernalia. What this means is Grandma is not your pack mule for your water, sticks and beloved rocks you want to bring back home. And don’t try to sneak your rocks into the backpack Grandma didn’t bring but is now wearing. Oh, and your water… when you get to the end of the trail and realize Grandma has your water (mainly because you didn’t want to carry it) and is still 500 feet behind you, please be patient when she arrives and needs water herself before she takes off your pack.
Though I consider myself to be physically fit because I enjoy running for 30 minutes a few times each week, that doesn’t mean I’m in shape to run up and down hills or pull little kids up hills when they refuse to go any further.
Gratitude statements and power poses really WORK to get you up the next hill!
I am still capable of pushing myself in difficult situations, and still able to use wisdom to act when I see a short cut to the finish!

I’m sure there is so much more that I learned, but I’m exhausted and ready for a nap! I would just like to thank Marisa Liu for being a supportive hiking buddy. I couldn’t have made it without you!!!

About Loretta

As a grandmother of 6 fabulous grandsons, I like to keep myself in good physical condition to be able to enjoy being active with them when ever the occasion arises. I believe in eating well and exercising often to insure a better quality of life as I age. I am grateful for the support of my wonderful husband in all my endeavors.

You Have A Choice!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Loretta

Choose what you want to happen in your life…

I’m sure you’ve heard may people say this… including me. In my practice I have been blessed to witness many of my clients’ successes in creating lives different from the path they had been on prior to energy sessions.

Make a conscious choice

In a session, we use many techniques to assist you in creating the life path you desire. One of those tools is creating a manifestation list. Here’s a prior post regarding this Create Your Life Utilizing Manifestation Lists! The important part is that you begin! Begin today! I know I’ve mentioned this before. It’s just so important. Life is much more rewarding when you participate in a direct way.

An example of one person’s pursuit…

As you view this beautiful music video, think of all the components. There are many people involved with the production of this video who are living their dream. All of them together created something truly lovely and touching. Normally I wouldn’t have gotten to view this beautiful music video, however, their is a certain person in this video that I care very deeply for. She has been pursuing her dreams for a long time and has succeeded because she is driven to succeed. This has been her choice. Did you see the aerial acrobat in the video? There are very brief clips of her beautifully graceful movements as she is suspended in the air, intertwined in fabric or tissu as it is referred to. She has spent years honing her ability to gracefully move through the air wrapped in tissu, and utilizing muscle groups toned to perfection. That acrobat is my daughter. Not only has she worked to be able to perform, but she has worked to create a business where she also teaches and is paid for professional performances.

What is your dream?

What is it that is keeping you from obtaining your dream? Are you truly living your dream? Does it look the way you had hoped with all the components in place? If so, congratulations! If not, treat yourself to some energy work. It’s truly amazing how fears can melt away, clarity and focus can be achieved and a new life path may be obtained! Don’t allow any more time to pass by without you doing something to move toward an existence that is waiting for your permission to become a reality!

Allow me to share…

I was conducting a private group call recently where I had opened up the lines in the event someone had anything they wanted me to check on. One lady came forward not to ask for me to check on something, but to reassure the others on the call that this therapy works in miraculous ways! It brought a tear to my eye and my heart filled with gratitude that she had received the shift we worked for.

Time for a BELLY LAUGH!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Loretta

I LOVE laughing!

Laughter makes you feel joyous. That good feeling you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps us keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss. It literally raises ones energetic vibration, so not only do we feel better, it radiates to everyone else around us.

Laughter is contagious…

Like the innocent laughter of a precious little baby…

I love laughing! I needed this laugh, did you?

Laughing is Healing!

Some people are able to release negative energy when laughing. I know it works for me. Though sometimes people struggle just to laugh at all. When I was younger, I learned how important it was to laugh. I began looking for reasons to laugh. I would watch funny shows and laugh. But to be honest, I had to give myself permission to laugh. Somehow that made it OK or safe to laugh. Once I did that, laughing became easier. The more I laughed the easier it was, and the happier I was! I’ve read and heard it said that if you have a serious illness that you should find things to laugh at – watch TV shows that would make you laugh. After all, it’s been said that laughter is the best medicine!

Laughter is a great Stress Relief!

Sometimes we may find ourselves so focused on the day to day grind that we forget to laugh. Should you realize that, please take a moment and find something to laugh about. Hopefully you can find an avenue to laugh quickly. We used to have a radio station here that had 5:00 Funnies. Every day they would play a portion of a stand up routine from different comedians. Some were really funny and I was grateful I was car pooling and not the one driving!

Loretta Smith

I love to laugh!

Comment below with something funny… keep it clean and tasteful! Let’s laugh together!!!

Loretta Smith, Essential Oil Educator and Positivity Coach

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