Grandfather Recollections

My Grandfather, Chauncey J. Pobanz, became a minister in mid life. I recently found his collection of "Poems & Sayings". He was ahead of his time. I think you'll like the quotes. Here's the 1st:

"There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of one small candle.

This inscription was found on a small new gravestone after a devastating air raid on Britain in World War II.

In moments of discouragement, defeat or even despair, there are always certain things to cling to. Little things, usually: remembered laughter, the face of a sleeping child, a tree in the wind - in fact, any reminder of something deeply felt or dearly loved.

Noone is so poor as not to have many of these small candles. When they are lighted, darkness goes away - and a touch of wonder remains." (Arthur Gordon)

Forget Taking Notes - Float in a Hawaiian Hot Pond

Imagine attending a seminar while “floating” in Hawaiian hot ponds. Dr. Susan Gregg (http://www.susangregg.com/ ), author of The Toltec Way and Dance of Power will share her knowledge about Ancient Toltec wisdom in this very way at the Women’s Wellness Retreat in Hawaii July 19-28, 2010.!

Dr. Gregg believes that life is meant to be happy and free of struggle - that life is an opportunity to remember our divine nature and to have fun. The Hawaiians say there are many paths to the top of the mountain but the view from the top is the same for everyone. At the top of the mountain, no matter what path you take, you learn to love unconditionally and see the perfection in all of life. The Toltec tradition is one of the many paths that can help you reach the top so you can create a life that is a safe, joyous, loving and fun.

The Toltec Tradition is a way of life. It is a way of life that offers you the complete freedom to be your authentic self. The path of change is unique to each of us and Dr. Gregg has found that the Toltec tradition can assist each and every person in finding his or her own inner truth, leading to a new way of being. This way of being can allow you to experience a life free of limitations. It is a path that can lead you to personal freedom and a life based on love rather than fear.

This and MUCH more the week of July 19-28, 2010 on the Big Island of Hawaii. You can be part of this – learn how at http://www.phoenixadventure.com/workshops.html  .

Carol Cannon's 9 Bau (Building) Biology Tips for a Healthy Home (& Planet!) (edit/delete)

Happy Earth Day! Today is the day that we celebrate Mother Earth. However, I hope that you celebrate and enjoy her every day! As a Bau (Building) Biologist, I look at how buildings affect humans, and, the planet. Following are some of my favorite tips to create a healthy living environment. Enjoy!

1. Unplug any unnecessary electrical items in your bedroom so you are not sleeping in a "sea" of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Most importantly, keep items such as alarm clocks, tape players, radios at a "safe" distance from your head.

2. Use 100% natural linens for your bed, to avoid allergies. Avoid polyester!

3. Attach a grounded glare guard to an older computer to reduce EMFs and make working much easier on your health. Newer computers have built in lower EMFs.

4. Keep electric calculators, pencil sharpeners and other electronic equipment unplugged until you need to use them. These items emit high EMFs that can negatively impact your health.

5. If you have a sewing machine, keep it unplugged when not in use, as it emits high EMFs.

6. Look for potentially dangerous EMF sources that might be hidden in your bedroom. Avoid placing your bed against a wall that might have one of the following on the other side of the wall: main power source to the building, circuit breaker box, stove, refrigerator, pool pump.

7. When building a new home or building out your new business space, incorporate healthy concepts. Consider using non-toxic glue for carpeting; non-toxic paint for the walls; tile, cork, bamboo or natural carpeting for flooring, and natural fabrics for furniture. These will help prevent out-gassing and will make your environment a healthier and more productive place to be in.

8. Consider using full spectrum lighting in place of fluorescent tubes, particularly in your workspace. This creates the closest lighting to daylight, and relieves much stress in the body.

9. Test your drinking water regularly, even if you have a filter. Consider installing a reverse osmosis or distilled water unit for removal of most "TDS" (total dissolved solids).

Ho'oponopono

Ho'oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian healing method for achieving health, wealth, peace, and happiness. Basically, you return to your Self, in which there is nothing... but perfection. We are totally responsible for everything that happens in our lives. By working with the Divinity within, one can erase the past memories and replace them with "nothing."

Kathleen McGinley, organizer of the 9 day Women’s Wellness Retreat in Hawaii on July 19-28 has had training in Basic Self I-Dentity Ho'oponopono by Dr. Hew Len. Dr. Hew Len, who experienced much success with this method of healing, was trained by Morrnah Simeona, the creator of Ho'oponopono. Joe Vitale wrote the first book about Ho'oponopono called “Zero Limits”.

Enjoy the benefits of Kathleen’s knowledge of Ho'oponopono during your transformational week on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Women's Wellness Week - Big Island Hawaii 7/19-28/2010

Creating a Home to Nest In: Health, Harmony & Success with Bau-Biologie®

Did you know that there are 3 main areas that affect a typical home occupant's health? The 3 areas include: 1) Air, 2) Water & 3) Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR). The materials used to build your home, improve your home, and create the furniture you use all have an impact - negative - on your air quality IF you are using chemical laden products. This is especially important for infants, but equally so for those who are more sensitive.
We all need to drink clean, pure water. No plastic containers, please! Most of us need to invest in, at minimum, drinking water and shower filtration. Finally, not only do huge power lines create harmful EMR, but your home can have the same or greater level of radiation. Where you sleep is of utmost importance to create a safe, low EMR and no toxin environment. Electrical appliances such as alarm clocks, dimmer switches, TV's, electric beds, computers and more are not recommended for your bedroom. Battery operated clocks are a healthier alternative.
Bau-Biologie®, the German science of understanding how your building affects your health, is key to understanding your home. A healthy home is a healthy nesting place! Learn more about how to analyze the health of your surroundings in Part 2 of 'Creating a Home to Nest In" podcast show, by clicking here: Feng Shui 4 Empowered Living .  You can learn more about the field of Bau-biologie by checking out the International Institute for Bau-biologie & Ecology. 

Feng Shui Business Success Tip

Feng Shui principals embody a myriad of ideas and processes that help people in all areas of life. One favorite of mine is to create an energetic plan to talk with your existing clients. The number 9 embodies the most 'yang' (movement!) energy of all the single digit numbers. Make it a habit to incorporate that number into the frequency of your calls - perhaps make 1 call a day over the next nine days to people you have not spoken to in at least 6 months. Or, try calling 9 people a day for the next 9 days. Make this even more powerful by setting up a 27 day plan - 1 or 9 people each day over that time period. To make this most effective - do NOT ask them for anything and do NOT try to sell them something. Your main focus is to simply check in, see how they are doing, and renew your contact. You will be amazed at what the Universe will provide as a result!

Earth Day is Every Day

Today I am hoping that it does not rain, so I can visit Crandon Park on Key Biscayne for the Earth Day Event.  April is the month of celebrating Earth day - and this month you will find a 4 part series on Feng Shui in Your Garden on my weekly podcast Feng Shui 4 Empowered Living on http://www.energyofthespirit.com/


Extend Earth day ideas and Join Me in Hawaii July 19 - 28, 2010 for Hawaii Women's Wellness Retreat: Transformation through Connections. Picture yourself vacationing in a luxury home on Hawaii's Big Island beach with breezes fanning you as you lay by the pool or sit in the hot tub. You can be part of a special 9 day vacation of successful community living in Paradise this summer. I'll be joining Kathleen McGinley, Certified Wellness Life-Strategies Coach, Ho'oponopono Practitioner and organizer of this fabulous retreat that will change your life - now in it's 5th year. There are only 5 spots left and I know this is the trip you have been waiting for! Don't delay, check out the itinerary http://tinyurl.com/yzek7cl and then Sign Up http://www.phoenixadventure.com/workshops.html today!

Even though we celebrate Earth Day in April, EVERY day is Earth Day. Some people try to do something as simple as use tea towels instead of paper towels, grow a few vegetables in their back yard or porch, or commit to saving energy wherever they can. Others commit their entire life to it. Join me in Hawaii this summer,July 19-28, as we learn about how to incorporate healthy, harmonious living into our lives. We will tour Pangaia http://www.pangaia.cc/ an ecological, self-sustaining community with tropical permaculture where we will learn how every day is Earth Day for the residents of this unique community.
Step outside your box.  Learn how you can make Earth Day an Every Day occurance on the Big Island of Hawaii!