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Monday, July 9, 2012

The Only Thing Constant is Change

Yesterday evening we moved the pheasant to a larger "brooding house", which was our tool storage shed for the garden. Luckily, Jim recently cleaned it out so it wasn't too big of a project in preparation.

I felt a little sad for the babies as they just were getting used to being in their new home and now we move them again. They seem to like their new arrangement, but had no idea what was ahead of them when we were gathering them for the move. This morning, they are enjoying the extra space and a bit of fresh air from the vent placed way high in the ceiling, and I can't help but wonder if they knew what was coming if they wouldn't have been more eager to be handled in the move to the new space.

It made me think about change in our own lives.

Change is one of life's greatest challenges. We will plant our feet firmly in the ground, or even sometimes, just like these little pheasant did, run around aimlessly screaming as if doing so will prevent the change. But, the change is necessary and will happen anyway.

Often when I'm working with clients, this topic surfaces. We all know change is imminent, many of us know and recognize that we've changed before and it's often for the better. Still, we do everything we can to stop it. Why?

I believe it is a simple fear of the unknown. We just don't know what's on the other side. It could be something amazing like that new opportunity, an up level in our living (like our pheasant received) or it could be another challenge.

For me, because I've always had so much change in my life, I will create change in my own life if things sit too still. I often find that I might create challenges for myself this way, but more often than not, they are great challenges where I grow and learn and can create a better me for the world.

For my clients, I am a facilitator of change, supporting them in moving through small changes, to make the transition easier and longer lasting. Doing so is an honor and a gift for me, because I know that it's an up level in living for them. It's allowing them to walk through the door to that new life, new body, new perspective that so many women are seeking.

Does fear hold you back from living your best life?

In what spaces do you try to prevent change?

How does doing so hold you back from your best self?

I'd love to hear from you!

In Vibrant Health and Happiness,

Tammi Hoerner

www.thenourishedlife.net

www.newbeginningshealthwellness.com

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

3 Day Old Chicks, The Saga Continues

There was never a dull moment in my home to begin with, but these little ones sure have brought a lot to talk about! Over all, we've lost 5. Of 52, that's not too terrible, given most we lost in the first day. I did lose one yesterday to an obstruction in her throat. I cried when I buried her this morning. (Uh-Oh, I'm already attached, not good for the prolonged intention.) It just didn't seem fair. I guess really, none of it is if you think about it.

Most of them are growing quite well, full of spunk and are quite funny. There are a few cockrels who have HUGE attitudes already and when they see me they come running. I don't think because they like me, but rather to see what I'm doing and decide if I'm going to do anything of interest.

There is one little one who seems to not be growing. I can't tell if she's eating at all, most of the time she's sleeping. I've decided to offer her food and water each time I go out. Sometimes, it's followed by interest but mostly not. I don't think that is a good sign for what is to come. So far, though, she peeps a lot and is hanging in there. She's the small one in the picture below.

The tiny one in the bottom of this photo is about two inches in length - still the size of an egg.
Not much of an appetite, but lots of spirit if she's disturbed.

This is one of the cockrels. He's really pretty and you can see is developing feathers on his wings.
He's getting a few tail feathers as well, as are quite a few of them.

What an amazing opportunity to learn more about life and to grow as a person. I'm so grateful for these little ones and that I can be such an active part in caring for my self and family. In overseeing these chicks, I am able to control cleanliness, water quality, food quality, and the quality of life they live. In a farm to table type approach, I can't see a better way to provide!

In vibrant health and happiness,

Tammi

http://www.thenourishedlife.net

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Let the Sunshine In

I've just come in from enjoying the first super warm sunny day with my son. I'm not sure what the temperature is, but once I realized it was warm out... I donned my socks, rolled up my sweat pants and shirt sleeves and pulled a lawn chair up on my patio out of the breeze.
I soaked in the sun for the entire morning, while my son quickly found the dirt...and yucky pond water and gleefully played. (all the while I'm warning him over and over to remember to not touch his face.)

Both Tigger and Dom find a cozy spot on my lap,
soaking up rays, we all were smiling!

Sitting in the sun, thinking about how much it can change how I feel with an effect that lasts for days, I thought I'd share with you one of the most basic ways to be fit and well.

Yep, you guessed it - GET IN THE SUN!

See, while Vitamin D supplements fill the stores to address the national issue of serious Vitamin D deficiency, there is only one sun. This is the very best source of Vitamin D for our bodies and TRULY the one our body know what to do with best. It's whole food in zero calorie format and it's free!

Every one needs a different amount, I try to get at least 30 minutes a day through the summer. In the winter, if I'm finding I'm not getting out regularly enough, I might add in a liquid D3 supplement to my diet.

So, enjoy these early warm sunny days with a dose of Vitamin D and see how you feel after ward! It's awfully hard to be grouchy and sad when you've let the SUN SHINE IN!