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Growing up, whenever Spring came and I didn\u2019t feel well, my mom would say it was because of the change of season. She still does.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I looked it up. It\u2019s true. \u201cThe temperature shifts permit a different group of viruses to flourish (like those causing colds and flu),\u201d says Google, in addition to our weakened immunity due to allergies and other factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Other factors such as food and exercise. And our overall (winter) mood also affects our immune system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n My mom has a lot of these pieces of \u2018ancient wisdom\u2019 that were passed down and that science can now explain so beautifully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n She would have us load up on onions, garlic, fermented cabbage (sauerkraut), as well as oranges\u00a0when we were lucky to get them. These days, we load up on vitamins and supplements – and vegetables and fruits that are conveniently available out of their season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We can benefit from any and all of this, but only if we are mindful of what we need and when we need it to keep healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n Our bodies give us plenty of clues.<\/span><\/p>\n The question is, how mindful and aware are we these days?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|on” admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_line_height=”2.5em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|3px||3px||”]<\/p>\n Growing up, whenever Spring came and I didn\u2019t feel well, my mom would say it was because of the change of season. She still does.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I looked it up. It\u2019s true. \u201cThe temperature shifts permit a different group of viruses to flourish (like those causing colds and flu),\u201d says Google, in addition to our weakened immunity due to allergies and other factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Other factors such as food and exercise. And our overall (winter) mood also affects our immune system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n My mom has a lot of these pieces of \u2018ancient wisdom\u2019 that were passed down and that science can now explain so beautifully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n She would have us load up on onions, garlic, fermented cabbage (sauerkraut), as well as oranges\u00a0when we were lucky to get them. These days, we load up on vitamins and supplements – and vegetables and fruits that are conveniently available out of their season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We can benefit from any and all of this, but only if we are mindful of what we need and when we need it to keep healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n Our bodies give us plenty of clues.<\/span><\/p>\n The question is, how mindful and aware are we these days?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/tatianacameron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FINAL_Blog-Banner-TC.com-3-1024×390.png” title_text=”FINAL_Blog Banner TC.com (3)” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”72%” module_alignment=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|off|off” admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_line_height=”2.5em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|124px||124px||”]<\/p>\n Do we take time to observe? Do we pay attention to the gentle pains and aches,\u00a0the tension\u00a0in our muscles, or the tightness in our shoulders,\u00a0and pause to see what\u2019s happening with us?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Or do we wake up one day and say, \u201cHow is it March 15th already?\u201d having missed the opportunity to prepare for spring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This past week, I had a wonderful mindfulness-teaching moment with my son, Blais. He had six tests in one day and, understandably, he was quite anxious about how he would do. The tension and stress around it was upsetting his stomach making him feel terrible – only making it harder to take those tests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I gave him Tums and mints and I taught him a quick breathing technique to use when he feels overwhelmed. He felt well-equipped, but he also remembered one other thing that would help: he asked me to pack him lunch with \u2018those little notes you used to put in my lunch box when I was little.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n As I prepared this healing package, I knew it wasn\u2019t the food he was asking for. It was care,\u00a0comfort, acceptance, and love. He had the awareness to know what he needed. AND he didn\u2019t see it as a weakness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n He did great on his tests and immediately felt better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Later that day we talked about life\u2019s stresses and how there will always be some.\u00a0We can\u2019t avoid it or control it. But what we\u00a0can<\/em>\u00a0do is prepare and have tools to help us handle it.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Just like strengthening our immune system long before the first daffodils bloom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I told Blais that\u00a0he could go through life with bottles of Tums. Or he could learn other ways to recognize and manage stress while his stomach is still young and healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What are the ‘tools’ we can use?\u00a0What do they\u00a0look like?<\/span><\/p>\n Taking deep breaths when we get anxious or worried.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Finding that centered place in which we know we are loved, supported, and taken care of, no matter what.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Keeping in mind that life is not about grades, or successes, or deadlines –\u00a0while creating more well-being. \ud83d\ude42\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n I hope this inspires you to pause and look at the clues your body, mind, and heart are giving you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And if you need some extra tips and support in creating more well-being, I\u2019d be happy to be your\u00a0coach\u00a0<\/a>\ud83d\ude42\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Do we take time to observe? Do we pay attention to the gentle pains and aches,\u00a0the tension\u00a0in our muscles, or the tightness in our shoulders,\u00a0and pause to see what\u2019s happening with us?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Or do we wake up one day and say, \u201cHow is it March 15th already?\u201d having missed the opportunity to prepare for spring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This past week, I had a wonderful mindfulness-teaching moment with my son, Blais. He had six tests in one day and, understandably, he was quite anxious about how he would do. The tension and stress around it was upsetting his stomach making him feel terrible – only making it harder to take those tests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I gave him Tums and mints and I taught him a quick breathing technique to use when he feels overwhelmed. He felt well-equipped, but he also remembered one other thing that would help: he asked me to pack him lunch with \u2018those little notes you used to put in my lunch box when I was little.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n As I prepared this healing package, I knew it wasn\u2019t the food he was asking for. It was care,\u00a0comfort, acceptance, and love. He had the awareness to know what he needed. AND he didn\u2019t see it as a weakness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n He did great on his tests and immediately felt better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Later that day we talked about life\u2019s stresses and how there will always be some.\u00a0We can\u2019t avoid it or control it. But what we\u00a0can<\/em>\u00a0do is prepare and have tools to help us handle it.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Just like strengthening our immune system long before the first daffodils bloom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I told Blais that\u00a0he could go through life with bottles of Tums. Or he could learn other ways to recognize and manage stress while his stomach is still young and healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What are the ‘tools’ we can use?\u00a0What do they\u00a0look like?<\/span><\/p>\n Taking deep breaths when we get anxious or worried.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Finding that centered place in which we know we are loved, supported, and taken care of, no matter what.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Keeping in mind that life is not about grades, or successes, or deadlines –\u00a0while creating more well-being. \ud83d\ude42\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n I hope this inspires you to pause and look at the clues your body, mind, and heart are giving you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And if you need some extra tips and support in creating more well-being, I\u2019d be happy to be your\u00a0coach\u00a0<\/a>\ud83d\ude42\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-40px|auto||” custom_padding=”||20px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_font=”Nunito|600|on||||||” text_text_color=”#BE1E2D” text_font_size=”45px” header_font=”Nunito||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#BE1E2D” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”2px|124px|6px|124px||”]<\/p>\n Music\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-53px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1640px” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” custom_padding=”|124px|52px|124px||”]<\/p>\n Here is a short sample of our\u00a0<\/a>Soul Friday live streams<\/a>. Use music to unwind, meditate, reflect and just pause to give your mind a break \ud83d\ude42\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”49px” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]<\/p>\n\n
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