Back Agian

I think it's time, actually it's way past time. I just looked over the small amount of posts from last year and realized how much I enjoyed blogging. It's a great way to share my passions and use my creativity. There will be more...soon.

It's all in the hair

Recently I had a Hair Mineral Analysis done. This test measures the levels and comparative ratios of nutrient and toxic minerals found in hair, which are in turn found in the rest of your body. You can have this test done by any Naturopath. When I received the test results I was quite surprised to find out that a large amount of toxins I have in my body are from cosmetics. This ranges anywhere from mascara, to deodorant, sunscreen, hair dye, shampoo, and well you get my drift. This got me thinking, if there are other healthier alternatives than why am I not using them. 

 

http://www.qiyoga.net/treatments-practioners/naturopathy/

Making this decision has been one of the easiest ways for me to improve my health, and of course now I want to share my findings with all my loved ones. I guess it's my thinking is why not?! Why not go organic? Most organic cosmetics may be that little bit more expensive, but they for sure last longer. Just skip buying a coffee one day and there you go, you've saved the difference!

I could go on and on with this topic and I will definitely write about organic food one day too. It would be great if people could just look at organics as a necessity not a luxury.

My newest fave is the cosmetics brand LUSH, which I had seen back home for years and just knew it as the smelly soap shop. I have recently purchased a hair trail pack, which I absolutely love. I am now on a mission to try their soaps, creams and deodorants. Have a look at their site or maybe pop into one of their shops and give them a go.

http://www.lush.ca/shop/english

Time Fly's

I took a moment today to stop and breath. I thought about how quickly this year is moving along. I've realized that I'm definitely not living in the now, not appreciating what's around me. Having my sister here is wonderful. She's opened my eye's to the newness of this beautiful place. I've relied on her to take photos since she's arrived. It's great seeing things through her eyes. I've realized that I walk to work in a rush, sit in a building all day, walk home in the dark, and stay inside for the evening. With the little time I have left here, I now vow to take it all in, spend as much time out and about as I can. There's no time like the present.

Beautiful lush palm tree on the side of the lake at Narrabeen.

 

Candice's view of Fairlight Beach.

My favorite flower, smells absolutely beautiful.

An amazing cloud.

A great shot of Sydney City from the Botanical Gardens.

Me in the bamboo.

Getting Organic

I've gone on a bit of an organic rampage today. I've found some really great websites with info on cosmetics. Have a look.

Goddess Workshop May 15th

Where have you gone?  Do you feel you've lost your sparkle? 
Come & get it back in a fun filled 2 hours of yoga & celebrating YOU!
Join our Work Bliss Shops. Here we focus on you with an hour of yoga and massage to ease out the creases and to make you feel light and relaxed.  Beginners through to advanced are very welcome.  Then we celebrate your femininity,  your true desires, bliss reporting, and so much more - it's very nurturing and a lot of fun!


Come and revel in a room full of women like you who will laugh with you, support you and take you to greater heights than you can reach by yourself.
Did you know that living a life that feels good to you will change the chemical format in your body, increase your life expectancy & the quality of your future (your finances, your relationships, the quality of each year you live)?
Where: Qi Natural Therapies Freshwater
When: Saturday May 151th 2-4pm

http://www.qiyoga.net/2010/03/10/goddess-yoga-workshop/ 

Image from www.exoticindiaart.com

Notice to Soy Milk Drinkers

Soy milk reformulated after thyroid link - Yahoo!7 News
au.news.yahoo.com
A soy milk product that was recalled after being linked to a spate of thyroid problems will have a new formula when it returns to Australian shelves.

Lovely Poem by Comedian George Carlin

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all, mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.