Passion is the source of our finest moments

"Eight Little Lessons of Hope and Healing" reminds us that each individual has their own healing power within.  This month, Laurie is highlighting the chapter on "passion."  With passion in our hearts, we foster the ability to remain calm in times of turmoil and bring resolution in a loving way. Passion is the warm caring touch that promotes peace, forgiveness and motivation. The intention of passion embraces self-affirmation and self-love. She reminds us to love ourselves first so that we may share love others  more deeply.

"Whatever happened to staring, musing, dreaming or just hanging out?"

Oh I’m sure there are individuals who still embrace the art of “just being,” but the society we live in has made it more and more difficult not to do anything. If someone asks you what you’re doing and you respond “nothing”, they will probably reply” Oh, I’m sorry. Are you sick?” Today’s society is predicated on being busy.

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This Valentine's Day... Find Passion...

"With passion in our hearts we foster the ability to remain calm in times of turmoil and bring resolution in a loving way."

Accomplishing any task is easier when you have the right tools and "Eight Little Lessons of Hope & Healing" is another tool to help open your heart to the possibilities.

Each chapter of the book features a powerful lesson taken from my memoir, Living to Tell, in which I share my journey to overcome cancer.  Each chapter is paired with a crystal and a ChiBella jewelry piece.

The Rose Quartz is the passion piece and promotes love for others and love for oneself. As the physical body must heal so must our emotions. It gives inner peace and helps in all matters pertaining to love in all of its forms. It helps the user feel a strong sense of self-worth, therefore being worthy of love.

"Passion is the warm and caring touch that promotes peace, forgiveness and motivation."

This Valentine's Day ... consider giving the gift of positive intentions and a beautiful piece of ChiBella jewelry. Whether for yourself or someone you love, my hope is that "Eight Little Lessons of Hope & Healing" will be a wonderful gift of Awakening, Hope, Serenity, Healing, Positivity, Passion, Courage and Humor and will help direct your focus to LOVE and the positive outcomes you desire.

Alternative Goes Mainstream

Today’s Complementary Trends Support Natural Health Care

Kathleen Barnes

Haven’t we all at some time shifted to more healthy foods, enjoyed a massage, consulted with a chiropractor or naturopath, popped a vitamin C supplement or attended a yoga, Tai chi, qigong or Pilates class? Many of us also meditate regularly and pray for sick friends and relatives.

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2012 New Year's Resolution - "Get a Life" by Loretta Laroche

As seen in the Boston Globe:

I thought it might be fun to think about some New Years’ resolutions that might be a little bit more unique and quirky. I don’t know about you but I’m tired of the same old same old : lose weight, change jobs, stop smoking, exercise, be more assertive and on and on. Let’s face it, if we were really interested in any of the aforementioned, we wouldn’t have to wait for January first to start. But hey, many of us like to procrastinate so the first of January has become a great target date for those who can seduce themselves into believing that the first of the year contains a magical catalyst for change. Good for you if it works, but the greatest challenge is sustainability. How about trying the following instead:

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