Our Thoughts become Things

Do you ever find yourself wondering, "Why is SHE so successful and why is it so EASY for her?" If so, keep reading:

There is a natural progression to everything in life: plant, cultivate, harvest" Jeff Olson

"Your philosophy is your view of life, something beyond feelings and attitudes. Your philosophy drives your attitudes and feelings, which drive your actions. By and large, people are looking in the wrong places. They are looking for a big break, that lucky breakthrough, the amazing 'quantum leap' everyone keeps talking about. I call it the philosophy of the craps table and roulette wheel, and I don't believe they'll ever find it. I've seen an awful lot of remarkable successes and colossal failures up close, and in my experience, neither one happens in quantum leaps or 'breaks', whether the lucky or unlucky kind. They happen through the slight edge.

There's a reason those lottery winners lose it all again, a reason those shining stars plummet to those dark places; they may have had the big breaks, but they didn't grasp the slight edge. Their winnings changed their bank account balance--but it didn't change their philosophy." Jeff Olson from The Slight Edge

If we were to step back and carefully assess what it is that brings others success, I believe that Jeff Olson has it right, that a person's philosophy has more control of the situation than we give credit.

Are you familiar with this quote,
"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right" Henry Ford

How about:
"Our thoughts become things."

What if you could make a slight shift in just one thing that you think regularly that is a negative thought? We all have negative thoughts...we all are too hard on ourselves. What if we, instead, employed a small shift and shared with ourselves, "I am doing my best at learning __________and I am mastering it" instead of a negative thought about that item.

Practicing positive self-talk is life-altering in many, many ways. Much love to each of you today as you are kind to yourself and feel uplifted as a result. Here is a simple shift: (negative) "I am overwhelmed, tired, have too much to do, can't get it all done, etc" (A simple shift to the positive): "I have a lot to do, but I am accomplishing so much by focusing on tackling one thing at a time. I've got this."

 What self-talk will you shift today so that you can give yourself the gift of success?

Please share below in the comments; thank you! 

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• Disclaimer:  this blog post is not to be interpreted as medical advice and is highlighting my experience. Thank you--

A Safe and Natural Sunscreen Solution

This time of year I receive a lot of questions about how to use a Safe and Chemical-FREE sunscreen.  I put together this quick video to answer your questions about our Lemongrass Spa Products natural and safe sunscreen. Both our Sports Stick (solid) and Sports Sunscreen (lotion) provide broad spectrum coverage UVA and UVB with SPF 30.

It is tough to find a natural physical barrier sunscreen that works well and that everyone in the family will enjoy using.  I hope this video will answer your questions about our sunscreen.

Our Sports Sunscreen (lotion) bottle states:
* Goes on Clear
* Unscented
* Petroleum Free
* Ocean Friendly
* Natural Mineral Formula for Face and Body
* 4 fluid ounces
* GMO free (free of genetically modified organisms)
* Gluten FREE
* Vegan
* Non-Nano  (this is GREAT!  You do not want nano-particles on your skin)
* PABA-FREE
* Biodegradable
Four (4) Fluid ounces (114 ml)
 Here is the link (with ingredients) for the Sport Sunscreen 4 fl ounce:
Sport Sunscreen (Lotion) SPF 30 by Lemongrass Spa Products


Our Sports Stick is available as a solid and you conveniently push it up as you use it.
My favorite is our Tinted Sunscreen Sports Stick with SPF 30:
It is also:
* Gluten FREE
* Soy Free
* GMO Free
* Petroleum Free
* Ocean Friendly (safe to use while swimming in the ocean)
* A Natural Vanilla Oil blend is added as a natural insect repellent and my kids think they smell like chocolate when they wear this sunscreen!

Bonus:  The Sports Stick is one ounce and so it is airline-friendly.  Watch the video to see how to most effectively use our Sunscreen Sports Stick.

Our Tinted Sunscreen Sports Stick is colored with bronze mica (non-nano) and blends beautifully. The best part is that the minerals (mica) will even warm up to your skin tone.  I highly recommend our tinted sports stick and personally prefer it over the non-tinted version.

Here is the link (with ingredients) for our Tinted Sunscreen Sports Stick (one ounce): 
Tinted Sunscreen Sports Stick SPF 30

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• Disclaimer:  this blog post is not to be interpreted as medical advice and is highlighting my experience with our sunscreen so please know that individual results may vary or differ. 

DIY Aromatherapy Shower Tablets

Since almost everyone in my home has a bad cold complete with cough and sinus troubles, I thought it was time to "google" a recipe for shower tablets.  I have purchased these at the health food store, but they are a bit pricey--

Here is a pretty simple and easy recipe (however, no measurements are given so it is one of "those" recipes).  I am going to try this and will let you know how I like making my own shower tablets:

https://www.blogger.com/profile/08228155165772739967

I will post some photos tomorrow after I have a chance to try this!

Simple Self Care Rituals

Relaxation Tip Time:

Would you take the time to pamper yourself if you knew of a simple self-care ritual that you could do in the comfort of your own home? Yes? I invite you to take a few minutes to soak your feet and let all the to-do lists, the stress, the expectations, the jobs, and the responsibilities just slide away...... Here are some of the benefits of soaking:

I still remember a woman sharing with me at a foot soak party, "I can't believe how happy and relaxed we all became after something as simple as a foot soak." The beauty of this self-care ritual is that it is simple and effective! Soak your feet while reading your favorite book, perusing Pinterest or just close your eyes and be in the moment. 

In terms of our Lemongrass Spa FOOT SOAKS and the benefits of SALT, here is what our owner,
Heidi Leist, shares:  "The magnesium sulfates in the foot soak sedates the nervous system, which relaxes us and causes toxins to be released."

Pictured above is our Herbal Foot Care Kit, which includes the Herbal Foot Soak, an exfoliating Walnut Foot Scrub and a moisturizing Peppermint Foot Balm. 

Here is the link to the kit:
 Herbal Full Foot Care Kit (3 products), carrying case, towel and pumice stone


At a spa party I like to say,
"Our foot soaks are great for tired or swollen feet. Epsom salt contains magnesium, which draws out inflammation from the joints and muscles."

"Why are these types of salts beneficial? Magnesium is important for both combating stress and fluid retention, slowing skin aging and calming the nervous system. Calcium is effective at preventing water retention, increasing circulation and strengthening bones and nails. Potassium energizes the body, helps to balance skin moisture and is a crucial mineral to replenish following intense exercise. Bromides act to ease muscle stiffness and relax muscles. Sodium is important for the lymphatic fluid balance (this in turn is important for immune system function). So we can see that bathing in high quality sea salt could replenish the minerals which are critical to our skin metabolism." 
Source: Salt Works

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• Disclaimer:  this blog post is not to be interpreted as medical advice and is highlighting self care advice so please know that individual results may vary or differ. 

Healing Elements Testimonial

Our Healing Elements Balm was originally created for diaper rash, as a newborn's skin is extremely thin and a bad rash needs lots of care. As time has proven, our Healing Elements Balm has been helpful for the most vulnerable skin and some difficult skin conditions.

What we did not know when that incredible balm was introduced is just how helpful it would also be for patients undergoing radiation and chemo, how helpful it has been for some individuals with psoriasis and eczema as well as helping with this long list:  aging thin skin, mosquito bites, burns, rashes, bug bites, road rash, sunburns, pimples, and diminishing dark circles under eyes.

The testimonial below is visually powerful and a little painful to view because we can almost "feel" the pain that my friend was experiencing after receiving a topical chemo for her lips. Meg had pre-cancerous cells on her lips and her doctor stated that topical chemo was necessary and that she would be in excruciating pain for almost three weeks. Exruciating was true, but she was not prepared for the intensity of the pain and how the cremes that she was given were of little or no help. Desperate, Meg began to search the internet for salves that might give her relief and paid rush shipping fees for tattoo numbing cremes that numbed the pain for less than ten minutes. She was desperate for something that would help. It was at that time that Meg remembered she had purchased our Healing Elements Balm for her daughter and it was tucked away in the diaper bag. Meg called me a half hour after putting on the Healing Elements on her lips and said that it helped lift the pain after only a few minutes. She was so relieved and asked to talk to our owner and founder to thank her personally.

Meg shared these photos with me and said that she would not believe the amount of healing that took place after only seven hours if it had not been her own experience.  I am still amazed at these photos and am so grateful that she did not have to suffer with that level of pain for three weeks!

I am grateful to offer products that smell delicious, feel luxuriously soft on our skin, are full of healthy ingredients and can also be a tremendous help for some during chemo or radiation.  Amazing!

Our Healing Elements Balm is offered in three sizes:
.75 ounce tube (great for travel, to have in a purse or in a desk drawer)
two ounce jar
six ounce family size
(All sizes contain the same formulation so the only difference is the sizes that are offered.)

Healing Elements Balm (a wonderful multi-use product)

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• Disclaimer:  this blog post is not to be interpreted as medical advice and is highlighting one friend's experience so please know that individual results may vary or differ. 

A Lesson from NYC

Years ago, when I worked in NYC, I returned to work after a leave of absence due to an appendectomy.  One of the General Managers that I worked with was asking me about my trip to the hospital and I explained that it was grueling to wait in a NYC hospital for over 14 hours before the decision was made for surgery. I waited in the waiting room over six hours and it was tough to sit in those chairs in pain. I have a high threshold for pain, but it definitely was a tough wait. It is hard to argue with the situation when people are pushed ahead of you for life or death situations. The emergency room "line" is much different than a line at a local deli, to be sure.

In a strong New York accent, my General Manager proceeded to tell me that I had everything wrong when it came to waiting in the ER. He said, If you ever have to visit an ER room in New York City again, you need to let them know you need help immediately. Amazingly, he told me that when he had a heart attack in New Jersey (said with a thick accent :)  that he refused to let his wife drive him to the hospital. He personally drove himself through the tunnel (with his wife in the passenger seat) to his preferred NYC hospital, parked the car calmly, walked across the parking lot, entered through the sliding glass doors in the Emergency Room wing and then dropped to the floor, grabbing his heart. He told me, "that is the way you push through the line in the ER in New York City".

Duly noted--

Every time I tell that story, I laugh right along with those I am telling the story to, and it is a true story. I also share, "Keep that in mind if you are ever in need of help in a hospital."  ;)

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