Ready for 2012 (Written December 28th 2011)

One of my favorite points of the year is the "verge of new Year"....the week leading into New Years day.  It has been many years since I celebrated New Years in any special fashion.  It was always a tradition for me to go out on New Years Eve.  I do actually regret letting go of my New Years Celebrations because I really did enjoy them.  I would go out on New Years eve...paint the town red...freeze! and then celebrate New Years Day by meeting up with all my friends for a Breakfast to ring in the New Year together.  This was a tradition I loved.  But my transient lifestyle really caused me to lose out on this. 

I think this year, in addition to seeing improvements to my financial and business sectors, I would like to strive to be a better connector.  I am a natural maven.  I know about people and things and what's going on and where, and I do connect people with things...all the time.  something I do less of then I wish I did is to have the kinds of moments, celebrations and occassions that I genuinely love rather than the ones I feel obligated to.  I have already made a few adjustments in that area, but I must really get there and be organized and clear-minded.

My viral conditions cause me to have periods of high energy and periods where I am totally zapped of energy and enthusiasm.  A person can fake it if they must but when I am zapped, I am really tired, cranky and sore.  I have physical, emotional and mental symptoms altogether and at once.  They come up quickly and with little to identify them early.  These lulls can last a day or two or even a week or two.  When I have a long stretch this can be difficult and even costly for me.  I have been trying some holistic approaches for treatment and I feel very happy about it.  I prefer to use vitamins, dietary changes, fluids and organic topical solutions too.  These have greatly enhanced my life and also have been beneficial in making me feel the necessary connection to my illnesses.  It is a simple but important reminder that our bodies as a whole are our complete and total responsibility.    My viruses ( I carry 2 that are problematic for me) will be with me for life.

Pretty much every person I have ever met in my life has a health issue that troubles them...every single one of us in the world.  Some people's problems are simple compared to others.  I mean, if you suffer from recurring acne, it bothers you, right?  But it's not nearly as serious as being a diabetic who needs daily insulin.  But for the person with the acne, it affects their life and how they treat themselves or feel about themselves or others.  Every person and every condition they have that needs addressing is significant.  I have become a lot more sensitive to others medical needs than I ever was before.  There was a time in my life when I really thought whatever I was going through was the most difficult thing in the world.  I realize now how wrong that was!

I cannot say enough good things about Holistic living though.  There are so many benefits to choosing organic food, vitamins, non-chemical products, etc.  I mean, I love my perfumes.  But since I like to spritz, I make a few modifications so that I can enjoy them without overburdening my body with toxins.  For example, when I cleanse, I use handmade Natural Soaps that contain only all-natural ingredients and are pure.  I moisturize with a lightweight oil and spot treat dry areas with a heavier cream or medicated one if needed.  This eliminates a lot of chemicals I could be layering and clogging my pores with.  This way, when I spritz my beloved fragrances, I have fewer chemicals to be absorbed.  I also spritz my clothes, particularly my scarves, instead of my skin.  My scarf stays close to my neck and heart and allows the fragrance to work with my body temperature while not sitting directly on my skin.  It's a little cheat.  I should switch to natural oils, but I really love that Burberry!

When I feel low in energy, the first, very first thing I do, is to drink an entire bottled water and take one to two chewable vitamin C tablets.  I also have several other daily supplements that I take immediately when I have that lull.  Perhaps I am not consistent in taking them daily for prevention, but I automatically go to them when I need to readjust.

Whatever works for you...keep at it.  Whatever needs adjustment, beleive in it!  I am thinking of all my friends today who are sick or who need encouragement...with love.  2012 is going to be an amazing year, so get ready!  I am....

~namaste