Are you willing to be a turtle?

When we think of turtles and tortoises, we think of slow moving, not anything special about them, creatures.

However, there is much to learn from them. Remember the tortoise and the hare story we all heard growing up? Slow and steady wins the race!

Have you ever watched a turtle? They keep going and going until they have accomplished what they set out to do. It takes a lot of patience, but I believe more perseverance.

 
The turtle off of Kung Fu Panda, Master Oogway, is probably my most favorite character - besides reminding me of a very cute old man, he is very wise. My favorite quote is "One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it." That has SO much truth to it.

So he's not a REAL turtle, but what I am sharing is about a real turtle. Lots of them... in fact all of them. And it's about you and me.


I think we get caught up in the social norm in life. What is expected; how we are to act, to dress, to talk, what we are to listen to, what we are supposed to be as a wife, a mom, a daughter. We get lost in what society expects of us, we end up getting lost and lose who we really are and what we are meant to do in our time on this earth. Then we are STUCK. Stuck in the crud that is not us, that does not serve us, is not why we are here.

Behold the turtle: He only makes progress when

 he sticks his neck out. - James Conant

What does this mean to you?

It takes courage to be that turtle. To stick his neck out so that he can fulfill his purpose and be himself, instead of just a shell. (he he yes pun intended!!)

What will it take for you to step out of social norm, to ground yourself to your true self? To be who you were meant to be? To stick your neck out and go somewhere unexpected, to happen to life instead of it happening to you?

So go ahead, answer that question, are YOU willing to be a turtle?

To learn more about how you can connect to your inner self, visit here -Turtle

Ye Shall Not Fear!

There is a virus going around that is getting quite a bit of attention. If you are not prepared, it could be scary. Here are my recommendations for you and your family to stay happy and healthy this winter -

Wellness for Kids & Elderly, daily on the bottom of the feet as a preventative to strengthen they immune system. If the child is to young for Wellness for Kids & Elderly use Ravensara.
Add Protector to all cleaning products to kill viruses.
Add Protector to mister bottle to spray hands and wipe down surfaces before touching.

In the event of an illness-
Pediatric Med Square Synergy Blend, 4-PD, 10. This blend is considered to be "Tri Remedy" for children.
Breathe to use in a diffuser as it aggressively affects the respiratory system.
Ravensara and Grape Seed Oil.

These simple things will save you time, money as well as give you peace of mind.

You can get all of these HERE by creating your FREE wholesale account.

Influential Books/Resources for Family Life and Life Education

I sent this email to the group of homeschoolers I am a part of , and thought I would share with you too. Following are the top 3 resources that have been the most influential in our family life and life education. These are what we refer to when we are facing challenges as a family, seeking understanding and clarity on the best way to work with each other. To stay grounded in the path we choose in life, and to be honest, the resources that have given us the best relationships and family life!

For us, the Scriptures is our number one. They hold so much truth and are a great handbook for parenting and helping your child received their education. We use the Book of Mormon in conjunction with the Bible, Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price. They all compliment and support each other and gives our family a strong foundation in Christ.

Second to the scriptures is the Thomas Jefferson education series and all they offer through webinars,

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​ seminars and their website.​  The "method" is based off of the natural phases of learning that occurs when we allow our children to progress at their own pace, rather than trying to keep them up with what everyone else says they should be doing. Based off of the way our Founding Fathers received their education.  It's all about "Inspire, not Require" It is a method that can be used with any "curriculum" you might be using, because it's focus is more of helping you create a family lifestyle or culture that focuses on creating Leaders. Helping your family members identify and then pursue their life mission and purpose. Here's their website to learn more - http://www.tjed.org/

Third is a book called The Child Whisperer. It's focus is about learning who your children are naturally instead of what circumstances might program them to be, and then supporting them in that. It makes such a huge difference having  such an in depth look into how my children think, why they choose things they do, how they connect to their world around them and how to support what I might deem as a weakness as their strength. It has been very profound in our relationship as a family. Here is a link to it -http://thechildwhisperer.com/

If you have anything you would like to share with me, I would LOVE to know!