Inside The Polished Apple

Thanks to Dr Robert Clarke, Chiropractor at Elan,  for this article on Awaken-the third Sacred Season in the Seasons of Wellbeing.  When we have effectively connected to ourselves through discovering and transforming, the next sacred season is Awaken.  Having let go of our attachment to our stories from the past we naturally flow into the space of all possibilities. In this place of soulfulness, we connect with our authentic selves. The authentic self always looks to grow and expand. In an awakened state we experience our connection with everything around us. We see the gifts in our challenges.  Understanding this we are compelled to share our gifts and receive gifts from others, allowing for a true connection with community. From this place we can effectively see the big picture and begin to create a richer fuller life. As much as the insights from this state often have us pause and absorb the energy of this beautiful space, awaken is an active state. The ins...

Anyone in Calgary knows that our first three days of March have been only too typical of March-Days 1 and 2 lamb-like; Day 3 lion-like.  I feel its only an indicator of what is to come this month so I'm taking a deep breath while I still can.   We have a lot coming up at our office this month as you can see in our current newsletter:   Elan's March Newsletter Our first big event is this upcoming weekend, with the Festival of Health and Wellness .  I'm excited to be both an exhibitor and a guest workshop presenter.  I'm using this week to put the final touches on my workshop.  I'll be sharing 3 Steps to De-stress;  using breath techniques from The 12 Stages of Healing (a book by Dr. Donald Epstein)  to identify where we hold tension in our body and easy ways to connect and release this tension.   Right now, I feel like I need that deep breath to re-focus.   Wouldn't a 5 minute break be a perfect addition to today?  Here's a...