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.

A VERY RARE Opportunity!!!

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Loretta

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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!!!

An Energetic Approach to an Injury

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Loretta

OOPS!

What weird looking feet!

Last week, while running, I lost my footing somehow and fell. I felt pain in my left foot, so immediately, as an energy coach, I asked myself what was I not wanting to move forward in? I got up, brushed myself off, energetically worked on my foot and finished my run. I got home, got things in order, and went to my chiropractor to ensure I aligned everything correctly. Utilizing energy work, chiropractic work, essential oils and some ice packs, I’ve succeeded in minimizing swelling, pain and bruising, but it’s still not 100% yet, so I’ve opted to slow down and take things a little easy. But as you can see from the picture, no swelling and no bruising – yeah!

Time to Change Direction?

Typically in the energy profession, when an injury occurs to a leg or foot, it is related with moving forward in something. However, this time it seems it’s not that at all, but maybe I’ve been moving in the wrong direction… So I pulled out a handy reference guide “Feelings Buried Alive Never Die” and my thoughts were confirmed. its more related to the direction I was going in… not necessarily the wrong direction,

but maybe I just needed some time – some quiet time to reflect, think and refine my direction.

Taking Action!

My first line of action… clearing some generational attachment, and a timeline, (which by the way, explains why I fell down the staircase at my great aunt’s funeral over 40 years ago, and sprained my ankle – but that’s another story) along with a few other items that became apparent that I needed to clear.

Receiving Strength from a Friend…

Next, I spent some quality reading time. I have a friend in the same field as me. I met her in the Ultimate Blog Challenge… I love how she approaches this topic. “How Long Do You Want To Feel Bad“, written by Kathy Hadley talks about how you have a choice – a choice of how to think and act. I truly believe had I allowed negative emotions to fill my thoughts and being, I would most likely have at least a boot on my foot, or even a cast. And if I would have originally cleared the things I cleared AFTER the fall, I wouldn’t need to be taking it easy right now. (I was warned, but alas, I didn’t listen.) However, I have really enjoyed the pampering!

It’s been my experience…

When I work with clients, if they try to emotionally hold onto the negative experiences that they have cleared, I remind them that they have released whatever it was holding them in that “negative flight pattern” and take that opportunity to search for deeper blocks. Sometimes, since SimplyHealed™ is so fast and subtle, I just need to point out that the client has in fact cleared what needed to be cleared. This is where coaching is so beneficial. Coaching assists the client in realizing they are now attracting healthy, positive experiences. It allows them to give themselves the permission to embrace new experiences.

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