Running on Distraction…..

First I would like to say I have no idea how 2.5 months passes without writing here. . . That is just crazy talk.  So I will play catch up now.

I have taken a lesson from my heart and soul which has told me to slow down and take in these precious moments that clearly will not last forever.  My baby girl has clearly taught me quickly that there are more important things in life. have taken many a stroll down the seawall/seawalk in front of our place.  We have stopped to smell the ocean breeze and the salt air.  We have grabbed hotdogs, coffees, a patio beer, and sat on the blanket just to watch her play and smile at the life we have created. And the family we now are keeps us smiling from ear to ear.

Our baby's first smile in real time rather than Facebook time, instagram time, or twitter is so much important than capturing it through a screen and posting it.  You will see pictures of baby girl, but please note, they are usually taken after we watched her do something awesome for the first time, then we caught the excitement afterwards, or something completely different and we keep all the firsts here with us.  

So. . . . today's post is just a reminder that living in the moment and being present is what is important. Hug your babes, your partners, and you friends.  You can't get time back.  XOXO

Yummie Mummies, Back at it!!

This is what is new and exciting these days!!! 

Creating my own classes.  New classes.  New momma opportunities for me and my beautiful babe but for other mommas and their babes to join us in.  

It is pretty amazing how much healing a new momma's body needs after growing that baby inside, after delivering that baby, and then into nurturing the baby, feeding the baby, rocking the baby, and the list goes on.  It is so important to heal from within, to strengthen from within and to love our bodies from within.  

This class is geared precisely to those layers and much more.  Working on strengthening the pelvic floor that is one of the most important parts to a woman's body.  NO JOKE!!! This layer keeps one from peeing their pants, yup, you heard that correctly, it keeps our organs safe and inside our bodies, yup, that's a true story too, it helps support us on a soul level but also on a sexual level.  So when it is not feeling 100%, all of those SUPER important every day life things are not feeling 100%.  No wonder we might suffer from postpartum depression and other mental, emotional, physical and spiritual blocks.  

Beautiful mommas, please come join us, no matter what your fitness level is and bring your babes with you so they can feel the love and meet new baby friends while you meet new momma friends and share, love, stretch, strengthen, tone, dance, massage and love ourselves and our babies!!!!

Living Your Best Life Day 4

Yup, that's right. . . Apparently a baby laughs just about 300 times a day! That's amazing.  And unbelievable that we don't partake in this fun action on a more regular basis.  

Laugh More.  

Find something funny in your life today and laugh at it.  Better yet, find something about yourself yo laugh at.  

Living Your Best Self Day 2 and 3

Well, my apologies for the days getting away from me.  Let's get back on track with 2 days in one!!!!

Today's Reflection:
Relaxation is the process of observing your tension.  

If you can take 10 minutes and just lie down, you will be able to notice where in you your tension lies.  You can feel the tightness almost instantly, being able to breathe through that and focus on your breath will allow this tension o LET GO!!!

And Today's Reflection #2:
We are not seeing a situation as it truly is if we had expectations.  

Notice how we have a tendency to want things to turn out our own way after a conflict arises? Next time ask yourself this: How would this be and what would I say now if I could see what the other person sees?

Living Your Best Self Day 1

As I reflect on how I want each day to start, I realize I must make the commitment to reserve the space and time to myself for this to happen.  So I reserve at least 15 minutes to reflect.  I want to reserve more, but sometimes My beautiful baby girl needs more of my attention as she needs play time with her momma and not her momma playing on the internet, Facebook, instagram, or googling STUFF.

Today's reflection:
Living well in not about being calm; it is about being present.  

For 5 minutes today, practice just being present with your emotions without reacting to them.  Notice how they come and go.

Reflections of a Momma

Well, I guess the only logical place to start is by saying Happy New Year!! It's 2016! How the heck did that happen so fast? I swear it was just Halloween???? Now I get how fast time goes with a new babe in the house.

I have been very focused on taking in all of her.  Her sounds.  Her cries.  Her growth.  Her cuteness and sweetness.  I didn't want too many distractions, and I have allowed my blogging to go.  So we are back.

Today's thoughts:
New Years Eve will never be the same LOL.  And I am just fine with that.  Instead of getting my glam dress on and shoes to hit the town, I got my baggy pants on and a t shirt that had to be changed 30 minutes after putting it on due to the predictable baby puke ending up on my shoulder because I left the burp clothe on the bed.  MY BAD!!! And you know what? I wouldn't change it for anything.

It is a privilege to be able to watch this little mini me sleep through fire works, the neighbours hollering over loud music, the sirens whizzing by.  I get to watch the night unfold from a far, from the balcony, with big clear windows and my glass of milk snuggled in.

There is more to come, but for tonight's #newyearsresolution, I choose to commit to more frequent blog posts, even if they are just one sentence long to reflect the day, the events, the feelings, and the momma-hood.

Happy 2016 To All, and To All a Good Night.

Dream Talks 2.0

If you haven't read my last post entitled Dream Talks, the basis of this event put to fruition by April Tioseco Bellia And William Oliver is as follows:

DreamTalks is similar to TedTalks, but focused on Entrepreneurship, Wellness, and Spirituality. They are bringing an exciting and uplifting event to entrepreneurs around the world, starting in Vancouver... their mission is to give entrepreneurs a platform to share their dream with the world, and the support to bring that dream to life.

This Dream Talks was much different than Dream Talks 1.0, I was lucky enough to have my brand new baby girl to be a part of this one, the first one I was pregnant with Marcella.  I was fortunate enough to be present for 3/4 of Dream Talks 2.0, the other 1/4 was spent being present with my Dream Girl.  

What I relearned September 25th, 2015 was something I have always planned to teach to my baby girl:  Anything you can dream is possible.  
Tapping in to the heart level is the key to happiness.  

Our society is so good at trying to get us to forget that our hearts and souls matter the most.  We have a tendency to interact on more of an intellectual level than we do the heart level.  Who knows more about politics, the news, this or that seems to take over a conversation rather than connecting with those that are like minded or with similar energy and positivity.  We get nervous to discuss our dreams with others out of fear of judgement.  I will be teaching my daughter the exact opposite of this.  

Just like in Jacky Yenga's house she will know this: DANCING IS A WAY OF LIFE. MUSIC IS A WAY OF LIFE.  SINGING.  AND ART.  We will dance, play music, come together to celebrate with song and dance.  Her dad will play the guitar, I will bang the drum, she can learn how to do all of these, I will relearn how to play my cello, she can have that cello if she chooses she wants to play.  We will wear tutus, tap shoes, and tip toe like pixies.  She will spread her wings like a butterfly to get wherever she needs to go.  Ingo Loge reminded me of how beautiful butterflies are and how they represent change, growth, and beauty.  

There were SO MANY reminders of how to embrace our inner child and our hearts.  The constant theme that resonated most with me was the dance, movement, music.  And as per her usual high energy and positivity, Tree (Theresa Walsh) graced the stage with her high energy GROOVE session.  The Dance!! We smiled, we grooved, we jumped, we cleared chakras, but most of all we came together  without walls up, without our hearts guarded and with arms wide open to the space and bodies ready to dance!!!! 

The dancing continued with the ever so energetic Emerson Lim.  What an awesome break in the day to experience his Ecstatic Yoga Dance.  Everyone again was up and out of their seats to yoga-dance to the music.  It is so awesome to get a different perspective on yoga through upbeat, happy, and energetic music.  Arms in the air, feeds off the ground, smiles all around!!!!! How could you not want to move? 

Ashley Wiles of SOLE girls reminded us some amazing advice:
    We need to live the life of our dreams!!!
    This is part of our purpose. 
    How have we done this?
    How can we share this?
    How have you come through all crap you have been through?
Really learn to take a step back and sit with yourself and ask these very important questions.  We must be present to understand these simple questions.  As best pointed out by Udo Erasmus: The only time we really feel taken care of and living our truth is when we are present.  The disconnect is what is causing the problems. . . When our awareness goes "out" we lose our connection from within. . . We must work from the heart level, our hearts are thirsty for this.  

Most of all our hearts are thirsty for our truths! Our passions! And DREAMS! Talk about your dreams and you will be amazed at what will manifest!!!