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Quite a few people have asked me ...

"What are you going to do now that your new book  Moving Forward from the Heart is finished?"  

or this one,

"Are you going to write another book?"

NO, not another book.

And to the first question -  get caught up on the many things I've neglected and conveniently forgotten about.

But mainly, Moving Forward from the Heart is published but for me is just beginning in another way. 

I asked myself - so are you going to make another CD  or a set of wellness cards.  

No, not that I'm aware of now.

Will you use it to make photo messages - Yes, I'm sure I will.

So what is this Beginning you just mentioned.

Well you know the saying, You teach what you need to learn.

Yes

Well I need to do the work in this book.

Explain.

There is lots for me personally to learn and explore.

There's lots of questions I need to answer for this time of my life,

and 

there's lots of  beautiful meditations and messages I want to share.

I am still using Simply, One Breath At a Time and though I know this book from cover to cover I'm still amazed at all there is to use and share, love it. 

There's so much variety. I can use a whole guided relaxation/meditation or take paragraphs, one or two lines or whatever I want from one or several pages depending on time and what I want to say.

Each time - I am very grateful  for all there is to choose from in this book.

Now it's time for Moving Forward from the Heart to open her pages and  transform us.  

New learning and sharing. 

 New messages, thoughts, journeys and lots of self discovery.

New Gifts for Moving forward.

I'm very excited!!!!!!!!!!!

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Information Changes - Another go at it!

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Part of my yearly decluttering  is to go through my books to find ones I won't read again or use as a resource.  Then there are those others that looked nice on the coffee table or on the book or recipe shelf.

This year I thought more about how I didn't want to keep books that kept me in the past whether it was recipes, information, health, lifestyle, finance, designs, decorating etc. I wanted to have and make room for books that support me now and into the future. 

Our world is constantly changing and we are changing how we live, 

how we think, work, and how

we spend our at home and leisure time.

New technology keeps changing how we read, find information, listen to music, talk to each other, watch a movie and many of us don't even have a current family photo album around any more to sit with or show our friends.

Decluttering the mind also seems to be another huge task to take on.  Who really wants to stay stuck with old patterns, actions, or old thoughts and beliefs that don't serve our lives and our world?

Each generation changes as patterns, thoughts,

beliefs, technology, science, and information changes.

Let's keep moving forward and make a world that is full of compassion and then everything else will fall into place. Let's support the whole earth and our future.

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There's lots of room when we open up space!

Each small change can make a difference!

Thanks for Your HELP!

** I have to tell you, after I got rid of old books I went to the Edmonton, Hay House I Can Do It Conference in May and brought home some new ones that helped fill this basket.

New thoughts, ideas and authors!

Your time is valuable,
thanks for visiting!

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The Dog Did It

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What else goes on in my world?

Meet Lucy, our Scottish Terrier puppy 1 1/2 years old.

She's wonderful and a true friend.  She cuddles, loves walks, isn't a pig, twirls in circles, makes funny noises, loves to play, and good at decorating (?)

She also likes being a hunter gatherer in the garden. She's a lover of snap peas, green beans and how can you resist the apples.  

The first apples to fall are hard and green so they make good toys to play with and then later on - well you also get to dig holes to bury the apples you might need later.

I had to take this photo and I think she did really well with the placement of the 3 toys and
then apple all by itself.  

Do you agree?

For me I always refer to my dogs as puppies.  Our other girl Chloe almost 13 years is also our puppy.  I guess that started for me when dogs changed to being people with fur.  Once when someone called another dog we had a senior I replied " no she's a puppy" 

OK, I've repeatedly told them that they have to live forever.

What else is in your world?

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YOU Were Googling?

And you Found Me!

I've been Having Fun!

New Website.

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I've been playing with this when I have time.

There's a bit more I want to do and always some tweaking but I thought I'd share with you what I have so far!

No wonder my old brain gets tired ...

Here's the link to

Roots to Breath Wellness

THIS wasn't Planned 

I have to add in here that the website cover photo and the cover for Moving Forward from the Heart have the same colors.

I started work on the website in the spring and then had the book cover designed for me in June,  and until recently I didn't notice the similarities.

Hope this is a good sign for both the book and the website!

You'll see what I mean when you have a look at both on the home page!

Hay House - I Can Do It - Edmonton

I Can Do It, Edmonton

I'm Here!

It Starts Tomorrow!

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I'm in Edmonton waiting patiently for tomorrow!

Two days of Information and Inspiration!

                            

Featured Speakers

Dr Wayne Dyer - Anita Moojani - Cheryl Richardson - Mastin Kipp - Caroline Myss - Mike Dooley - Colette Baron-Reid - Dr Barbara DeAngelis - Nancy Levin - Robert Holden, Ph D

It will be a HUGE WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

When I went to the one last year in San Jose, it was not only a privelege to hear the speakers but also to be there in the audience with so many like minded people who love learning and sharing with others.  We knew the world be a better place after all the wonderful energy went back home to be shared, and I know this one will be the same!

Tell you more later!

 I'm so excited...........

Blog Name has Changed!

Invest in Yourself

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Success is liking Yourself
liking what you Do
and liking how you do it!`
~ Maya Angelou~

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Change happens everywhere and

Now it's happening here!

Roots to Breath has been retired as my Blog's name and Dona Anderson has taken over, so I won't need to change again in the future.

Sorry for any inconvenience when you look at old posts especially with links to others blog posts. I will work on updating them as I'm able and all posts are still here so don't fret.  You can look for them in the Blog archive by date or try the labels. Email followers, if you still have the email, the post should be the day of or the day before the email.

Because my Blog is evolving and a new book will soon be published, I wanted to make it easier to find me and build my audience.  As I learn more and figure out how to make changes I'm slowly updating things and the Blogs name was a major one and will be more work than I imagined.

I forgot about all the links in posts and then all the paper material that needs to be changed. And then there's the links I've sent out to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.  When you're in the spirit of change and finally just go for it, somehow all that stuff is forgotten.

I will still refer to Roots to Breath in various places as it connects me to a place for grounding, evolving and breathing, a place for moving through the Chakras.  I've been using it for some of the One Rose Wellness Card posts and I like it as a title for the images on the right side.

I really appreciate all your support and hope you stay connected!

Isn't that a cutie in the picture!

Meaning of Words - Sign

So many variations of one word!

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Sign

What's the first thing you think of?

The word sign is one of those words that has many different uses.

We have a road sign, a Sign Language, a Horoscope sign.

We use it as an identifier like a signature, an indicator like a symptom, or a signal like a wave.

A sign can give us written, picture or symbol information & instructions, tell us about hazards, shopping, businesses, locations etc, or it can be visual like noticing a change in weather.

I thought I'd share this sign that tells us to expect deer on the roads. We have lots of deer around and usually when you see one, there's a couple more coming.  

Do you have any unusual signs or ones unique to where you live that you can tell us about in the comments?     Or maybe you saw one somewhere else.

We can share in the Comments, Signs from around the world! 

It can be a SIGN of our Connecting!

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Best Holiday Gift

What’s on Your List! 

Maybe it's time to Retreat You

 

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This is a busy time of year with shoppers checking out who is on their list and wondering what to buy!

Then comes questions about what you might like.  Lots of times the answer is nothing much or you may have big house items that are needed, or sometimes a vacation will be your gift this year.

We're still downsizing from the clutter of the 8o's and 90's, so Christmas presents are not a big part of our celebrations anymore.  Getting rid of old or not suitable things has been great and after some furniture changes I'm still working on reducing ornaments, stuffed toys, old gifts, books, antiques and collectables.

Opening up space is wonderful and it also gives you a chance to breathe, and have the opportunity to bring in new things and new activities.

When I started Yoga, then Reflexology and Reiki, I needed lots of things to get set up and then adding on the fun extras took me to lots of bookstores, gift shops, rock shops, and wellness stores.

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When we started drumming, we visited music stores and even a drum maker.  I hadn’t been in a music store for 25 years, and had never visited someone who actually handmade drums, so the first drum soon had a few friends.   I also bought one guitar and then another.  An open space now displays beautiful instruments that will bring joy and lots of learning for years to come.

New activities create a real opportunity not only to enjoy and learn the activity but to go to different places, see what other people do and offer, be curious and excited, meet lots of like minded people, and it gives us something new to talk about. 

If you have nothing much on your list, maybe this year you can find a new activity that is interesting to you and then set it up.  This year maybe you can give gifts to yourself to renew or start a new activity that may be about learning, exercising, meeting more people, improving your health, supporting your community, or the gift of time to pamper and take care of yourself.

Maybe simple things like new shoes for walking, yoga pants, a song book, a how to book, a relaxation CD, registering for a course, a journal for writing, or a new computer program can be on your list.  You can even share with a friend ... give a friend an invitation to lunch out or make a few movie dates for you both to enjoy!

When talking about my book Simply, One Breath At a Time, I often use the phrase, Gifts that keep on giving.  Finding those simple, everyday gifts that keep on giving gives us more opportunities to feel, think and be better, and to then pass these positive energies on to others.  

When we really support ourselves and put ourselves on the list things change.  We bring into our day things that matter, and we live each day with more gratitude and purpose.

Retreat You! You Matter!

I hope you find that special gift to bring you gifts for a lifetime!

Hugs, and I wish you an amazing year ahead!

Please Share with Your Friends, pass the word - Retreat You!

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When you need some self care so you can be the best you can be for yourself and your family, where do you go?  Is it the right place?

Do you know others who need a small gift of wellness?  A small gift that can make a huge difference in their lives. 

A few words can be what makes the difference in our day

and for those we love. 

Simply, One Breath At a Time is only one book but it offers gifts for a lifetime.  When we see others hurting, in pain, or sad we want to help.  A few moments of guided relaxation to Breathe, Soften, Nurture and Restore can help us get rid of some of those accumulative affects of stress and tension. 

See for yourself how the simple, gentle words that make up the 65 titles in this book will help make a difference right away!

Let it be part of your own personal wellness, gift it to friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, or donate it to your church, local library or wellness centre.  It will not only make a difference in your life but when you share it you will know that you made a difference in the lives of others and all those they are in contact with. 

It’s like the smile or good deed that is passed on and on!  

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Comox Valley West Coast Women's Show

Where are You this Weekend?

I'll be at Comox Valley West Coast Women's Show Oct 4-5!

Simply, and Pals

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Simply, One Breath At a Time and her pals the CD Permission to Rest and One Rose Wellness Cards will be set up and looking all pretty for the weekend. I may even have to bring out the Christmas Stocking as it is getting to be that time of year.

The West Coast Women`s Show on Vancouver Island is a trade show showcasing products, services and information of interest to women.  

The 5th Annual Comox Valley West Coast Women`s Show is all about the Mind, Body and Soul and is a great place to gather information so better choices can be made in all aspects of life. And of course, there is a wonderful selection of exhibitors there to visit and talk to like me!  

October 4 & 5, 2014 10:00 - 4:00, at the Comox Community Centre!

If you can't make the show, here's more information on Simply, and Pals  

Thanks for your visit.

Amazing Fourth Anniversary for Roots to Breath

Thank You, Thank You!

Huge and Surprising!

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Stats are in! 

This fourth year of blogging has been wonderful as more visitors and countries have added to my excitement for why I do what I do.

You are amazing!

Visitors from over 80 countries now has exceeded my dreams, so I am dreaming bigger for the future.

Here's one of my One Rose Wellness messages just for you,

"May the simple beauty

you find here,

be a lifelong, treasured

companion ..."

Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clearly Now With Lyrics

I Can See Clearly Now!

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I Can See Clearly Now!

I'm just about to start reading Dr.Wayne Dyer's book I Can See Clearly Now, and I found this song/video with the same title so I thought I'd share it.

When I was at the Hay House, I Can Do It event in San Jose earlier this year, Dr. Dyer mentioned how these words came to him as he was writing the book. I found the song does help to think about the different times in our lives and how we managed them.

It's interesting how our lives can go in so many different directions depending on the choices we make and the people in our lives at different times.  We have those who help us, challenge us and even those who put us down or disapprove.   Then there is differences because of how we think at different ages, how we learn, communicate, interact with others, our awareness and the list goes on.  As we look back we can see how this lead to that, or we wish we hadn't done that and did the other.  

What things stand out for you? 

We all have our own stories and we're each on our own special journey. What events, people and lessons can you think of that link things together for you? 

How has the events in your life unfolded to make the chapters of your I Can See Clearly Now book?

Enjoy, and welcome your bright sunny days ...

I just remembered I started writing a post about this same thing awhile ago.  I'll have to find it and link it back to this post. 

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Dustin Hoffman on TOOTSIE and his character Dorothy Michaels

Both Dustin Hoffman and Sesame Street in this blog post

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Did You Watch this Sesame Street Show?

Many, many years ago I watched a Sesame Street show and one of the puppet characters was lost and looking for his mother.  He told everyone that she was the most beautiful women in the world.  They searched for days and he had all kinds of helpers out looking for the most beautiful women in the world.  Then at last he found his Mom!  She had gone unnoticed to everyone else as the most beautiful women but to her son she was all that and more!  

When we like or love someone and feel their inner beauty we don’t notice that to the rest of the world they may not be seen as beautiful, the right size, hair color, weight, able bodied, or even interesting. 

 Watch this video and see what comes up for you ...

I don't want to be the critic or the one missing out!

I'd love to hear from you in the comments and please share this with your friends below.  

Let’s really think and talk about it, and maybe change how we feel and what we watch, read, buy, believe and say! 

What did you think about this video?

What does beauty mean to you? 

What emotions do you attach to the word, are they true!

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