Letting Go = Balance

One of my favorite books is Jon Kabat-Zinn’s WHEREVER YOU GO THERE YOU ARE! I can read it cover to cover or I can just pick it up and I will read exactly what passage I am supposed to. Today I picked up Letting Go and it is one of the most insightful passages that we need in order to achieve balance every day…

Jon Kabat-Zinn states that letting go is ” … a conscious decision to release with FULL acceptance into the stream of present moments as they are unfolding. To let go means to give up coercing, resisting, or struggling, in exchange for something more powerful and wholesome which comes out of allowing things to be as they are...” and it continues to go on (but I’ll let you read that for yourselves! LOL)

How powerful is the above statement!!! We are constantly striving for balance in our lives- with our families, with our careers, within ourselves. When we have difficulty distinguishing what we can control and what we cannot is when we experience prolonged or chronic stress thus manifested later in physical, mental or emotional illness. We have to CONSCIOUSLY choose to release with FULL acceptance as Jon Kabat-Zinn writes so eloquently.

When we let go and accept things as they are, we feel inner peace don’t we? We feel better equipped to face the day with whatever it has in store for us and we can be like water- ebb and flow with the changes that presents that day. We are balanced, focused, and guided to do everything peacefully and with grace.

So, my friends, LET GO and feel the balance… It’s mid-February already and are you balanced yet for 2013?
Blessings, joy and peace to you & your family…..

Meditation: The Magic is in 23 hours or so later….

It’s a gorgeous day today…. sun is out, windows are open, and a cool breeze is flowing gently through the house. This peaceful flow has allowed me to “work” rather joyfully that I accidentally found a journal entry I made almost 5 years ago about meditation. And with the 2013 just beginning (It’s Jan. 5, 2013 today.), we often make resolutions such as adding meditation to our daily ritual.
I laughed at how true my observations were regarding this ancient practice of meditation- one that many cultures through the centuries have practiced and perfected… I made this journal entry while during a Deepak Chopra event called Journey Into Healing with one of my best friends, Cindy. Davidji was the amazing gentleman who guided us beginners through our start with meditation…

I literally laughed out loud at how HARD it was/is for me to start meditating! My monkey-mind kept swinging from one thought to another- Am I doing this right? Why is there there suddenly an itch on my right cheek? Should I scratch it? Did I put a stamp on the envelope before I put it in the mailbox? Etc, etc, etc. It was so funny to me! Then, I read further in my journal entry and saw that meditation is a gentle practice and that one needs to allow things to happen as they should. If I itch, then I itch. If I jump from one thought to another in less than a millisecond, then I jump… If I end up dozing off (which I did on SEVERAL occasions), obviously I needed it, then I did! AHA- moment #1. Allow what happens to happen.

AHA- moment #2… The miraculous-ness of meditation is not the 10 minutes, 30 minutes or even 60 minutes of meditation you do! It’s the magic that happens AFTER your meditation practice… the 23 hours and 40 minutes (I am able to successfully meditate 20 minutes… no more no less. Perfect time for me to BE…) after meditation … that the magic happens. The magic in being present, in living in the moment of the 23 hours and 40 minutes later… the being joyful and peaceful… not being caught up in work drama/family drama/ any drama… being in the here and now…

Wow!!! I wouldn’t have “accidentally” found my journal entry had I been in a hurry…. So the AHA-moments of #1 and #2 that I said AHA to almost 5 years ago in 2008, I rediscovered in 2013 because I am in peace and in joy and in the moment of today- Jan. 5, 2013…. Life is good.

Are you ready for 2013? WOMAN I AM workshop

Are you ready for 2013? Are you ready to take time just for you?? We always tend to put ourselves last- family, career, even the dogs come first before us!

Now, it’s time for you….  Come to our WOMAN I AM: Creating a Life of Peace workshop on January 19, 2013 to have the tools that will change your life!!!

Can you imagine spending an entire afternoon- uniterrupted, totally focused on your desires, purely devoted to enriching your body, nourishing your spirit and revitalizing your mind?!? Meet other women as amazing as you are with the same frustrations, fears, and dreams…

You will rediscover YOU- redefine your DREAMS- re-energize your HEALTH. All within 6 hours on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Yoga East Orlando.Certified Energy Medicine Practitioners, Patrice McFadin, EEMCP and Suzette Boyette, EEMCP will guide you on this next step of your journey. We will teach you the tools you need to incorporate and integrate them so easily into your day. You will see how fun and easy it is to balance your body, mind and spirit to keep your energies flowing… You leave transformed and a new woman! Wow! What will your family, your co-workers, your friends say? They will want to know what you are doing- WHY are you glowing?!?

Trust us… Are you ready? Are you ready to roar- WOMAN I AM for 2013 and beyond!!

Welcome our new massage therapist- Donna Lee Boulton!!!

I am so excited to introduce our new licensed massage therapist, Donna Lee Boulton!!!

She is absolutely amazing and you just melt under her skilled and therapeutic hands…. We’ve all been to massages for either as gift or for medical reasons.. and we can all agree that we all have felt INCREDIBLE afterwards- more relaxed, focused and ready. Massage is an essential tool that increases our energy and promotes this energy to circulate throughout our bodies thus increasing overall health and wellness.

Donna’s areas of expertise also encompasses other therapies such as Reiki and craniosacral therapy. She gently listens to you and your body and customizes each session according to your body’s messages/needs. Her warmth and genuine love for what she does is immediately felt as you meet her and I PROMISE you.. you will feel like butter… LOL  I’ve had many sessions with her and I always feel wonderful!!!

Welcome, Donna! We are so excited to have you as part of our Orlando Energy Healing family!!!

(Check out her story on our PRACTITIONERS page.)

Go to your GOD-SPA…. your what?!

I loved this term… GOD-SPA. I was at church this morning with my family sitting in the fourth pew on the left, when Father David preached his homily this morning. He was relating a story about how we all go on vacations for 2 weeks a year only to be relaxed and happy- going to specialty “spas” all over the world… THEN having to return to reality where there is chaos and almost a punishment for returning from a vacation…It’s true, isn’t it?! There is so much to do AFTER you return from vacation. We are then seeking to go back to the spas/vacations all over again!!!

WHY not go to your spa- your GOD SPA? All you have to do is ASK. You don’t have to go anywhere special, just your own space and for as little as 20 minutes a day, all you have to do is ASK GOD (UNIVERSE, SOURCE, whatever word you use..) and then listen…Invite God into your life daily and ask for guidance, ask for your path to be lit, ask for peace, health, joy, love, etc to be in your day and it will be… WHEN you invite this grace into your daily life, then you feel genuine gratitude and your gifts will shine!!!

I was just about moved to tears.. I could feel the energy, the spirit inside me begin to stir. The inspiration was strong and radiating from every cell in my being! THEN, wonderful things began to occur.

At Target, I went to finally purchase a camera and less than 2 seconds earlier, there was a wonderful conversation between the two clerks at the store (Valerie and Juan) about the EXACT camera I was going to purchase! He mentioned the word ,” ENERGY” and I was intrigued… thus began a beautiful and enlightening conversation about energy, our individual journeys, energy medicine, God, Spirit and how true God’s presence in our lives are felt every day! With our meeting and me purchasing a gorgeous BLUE Canon camera that they were just discussing. WHO would have guessed that a trip to Target would hold an inspirational 10 minute conversation  with strangers?!?

Each of us had invited God into our lives that day and our inner spirits had become alive… relaxed, loved, and rejuvenated! All we need to do is go to our own space, our own GOD SPA and ask….

I did today. Will you?

Celebration Obstetrics & Gynecology

What does this month’s blog topic of “Celebration Obstetrics & Gynecology” have to do with Energy or Healing? Well, my dubious readers… it has everything to do with energy and healing!!!

As you may know, I am a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner as well as an Energy Medicine Practitioner. Just last week, Apr. 2nd, I joined Celebration Obstetrics & Gynecology as their full- time Nurse Practitioner. And I absolutely LOVE IT!!! This wonderful practice has three incredible practitioners that I am joining: Dr. David Marcantel, Dr. Robert Lemert, and Amy Lowell, CNM (nurse midwife). All three really enjoy taking care of women- both pregnant and not pregnant.

I cannot tell you how healing and energetic this environment is! First of all, when you walk in you immediately notice the beautiful and warm decor. And at the front desk are the smiling facing of Jennifer and Julie D (we have another Julie- Julie V, our radiant office manager) who are eager to make you feel at home.

THEN, when you meet everyone else, you can’t help but FEEL AT HOME!!! Truly. And I have to say, each of the providers- Dr. Marcantel, Dr. Lemert and Amy are so fun to work with.  I have heard our patients say how much they love each provider because they are so down-to-earth and genuine in their care. Each provider has their strengths that they bring to the practice and now there’s me!

I will start teaching an Energy Basics class the third Thursday of each month where we’ll learn how to do the Daily Energy Routine! Learn how to balance your energies and keep them flowing!!!

I also am doing a weekly blog there as well on various topics! So, as you can see I am totally energized about writing/speaking about Celebration Obstetrics & Gynecology! They truly embody energy and healing in their practice by focusing on the total woman and their health… in both their prenatal care, gynecologic care, and beyond.

Stay tuned to hear more about the holistic additions we are bringing to the practice! Each day is full of healing energy as I celebrate working at Celebration Ob/Gyn! Woo-hoo!!!

Come see me there for your gynecology appointment! I’d be honored to take care of you!!!

Welcome 2012 with Joy & Peace!!!

It is the second day of a glorious 2012 already!!! The weather here was perfect… sun shining, a cool brisk breeze to remind us that it IS winter in Central Florida, and the laughter of my children echoing with the breeze as they played carefree on the playground…

I listened to their voices, the conversation, the joy as they dug so eagerly in the sand. Others were playing volleyball or laying on a blanket enjoying the second day of this NEW YEAR… The one thing that stood out the most in my mind as I sat lazily on the swing was that they were ALL PRESENT… In the moment. Not a care in the world but what was happening in their very space, heart, time. All in that little space of grass, sand, trees and people were being mindful!!! It was so incredible! Ahhhh…. I too was present.  What a pleasant feeling. My wish is that we all become more aware, more mindful with the present moment…

To celebrate this NEW YEAR and being in the moment… sharing more being… giving presence a new meaning…. I thank my dear friend, Donna who sent me this beautiful way to celebrate this new year of prosperity, love, and joy:

The Great Bell Chant

http://player.vimeo.com/video/6518109?autoplay=1

A Happy New Year of love, peace, joy, and prosperity to you and yours!!!!

Gratitude… Louie Schwartzberg’s gift to us all

It’s the day after Thanksgiving and I was given a beautiful gift for Thanksgiving Day from my Energy Goddess sister, Mary Ann. Thank you so much Mary Ann for sharing this with me and now  I am now sharing it with all of you….

Please take a few moments to watch this on You Tube and then I KNOW you will share it with others… it is this powerful…

TEDxSF – Louie Schwartzberg – Gratitude – YouTube

In Energy Medicine, we learn about our Radiant Circuits and how certain moments make us cry. When this happens, our Radiant Circuits are firing the most beautiful energy that literally lights up our whole body and speaks directly to our heart!

This is one of those Radiant Circuit moments!!!

All my love to you!!! Enjoy!

Hormone Restorative Therapy in Women and Men

Suzette Boyette, ARNP Attends Two interactive CME/CEU workshops by Sangeeta Pati, MD FACOG on HORMONE RESTORATIVE THERAPY IN WOMEN AND MEN

Mrs.  Suzette Boyette, ARNPattended an educational workshop in Orlando October 1st and 2nd. The workshop was led by Sangeeta Pati, MD FACOG on HORMONE RESTORATIVE THERAPY IN WOMEN AND MEN. The workshop covered Bio-identical Hormones, Nutrients, Detoxification, Mind and Body Balance. Each session consisted of 3-4 didactic sessions, followed by illustrative case studies and question-answer sessions.

The event was attended by doctors from across the country, and presented the latest in anti-aging and wellness information. Coursework also offered the opportunity to continuing medical education credits (CME), which Mrs. Boyette, ARNP accomplished.

Topics presented the first day included BASIC PROTOCOLS AND CASES related to Estrogens, Progesterone, Testosterone, Thyroid, DHEA, Melatonin, and Growth HORMONE. The interactive-style workshop covered:
• The science and research behind each hormone
• The different routes of administration/and various forms for specific symptoms and conditions
• Basic case studies will integrate the use of all hormones

The second day of topics focused on ADVANCED PROTOCOLS AND CASES related to Adrenal Fatigue, Nutrition and detoxification. The interactive-style workshop covered the science and application of the following through illustrative cases:
• Adrenal insufficiency and adrenal fatigue
• Nutritional Protocols for diet (Plant-based and Superfood Programs), supplement options and measurement of nutritional status
• Detoxification Protocols for bowel, liver, kidney and gallbladder
• New interventions
• Advanced case studies

The workshop was led by Sangeeta Pati, MD FACOG the President & Medical Director of SaJune Institute for Restorative and Regenerative Medicine. She is a Board Certified American Board for Obstetrics and Gynecology and Board Certified American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. Sangeeta Pati practiced obstetrics-gynecology in the Washington, D.C. and New York area for 13 years before opening an integrative medical center in Orlando, Florida.

She graduated at the top of her medical class at the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine, Baltimore, and completed her residency at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. She has worked extensively internationally as Medical Director for a 350-employee non-profit organization, Engenderhealth, on maternal mortality reduction programs funded by the Gates Foundation.

Reiki Master Training in Vero Beach

My journey continues as I took the next step in my spiritual training last weekend in Vero Beach with my Reiki Shihan (Master/Teacher) Patricia Williams. I cannot even begin to share with you the joy, the elation I feel since I was blessed with becoming myself a Reiki Master/Teacher!!!

There were six of us in all taking this weekend training and we all were coming from different backgrounds. For most of us, this was a long journey of at least three years from the first time we took our very first Reiki class… For one, it had been an 11 year journey…. regardless of time, we were all where we needed to be.

For some students, taking the first two levels may be enough. But, as Patricia had reminded us, taking this next siginificant level only adds more depth to our understanding and our own practice of Reiki. And guess what?! She was absolutely right!!! We learned so much more and deepened our practice. Our souls became fuller, our minds more open, and our hearts more expansive… if that was even possible.

Our healing sessions were stronger and more powerful even after only 2 days of additional learning/training/commitment. We were all pleasantly surprised at how quickly we were able to feel the energy!!!

Since I became a Reiki Shihan (even in this short time), I have never felt more joyful and lighter than I have EVER!!! I have set my intentions and many wonderful events have already occurred when I am focused/centered/in light and love. Coming from a place of peace and compassion brings only abundance and prosperity in all areas of my life.

I am eternally grateful to my teacher/friend/Shihan, Patricia who provides continued support and love to all she meets and teaches; to my family for their incessant love and encouragement; and of course, to God for giving me the gifts that I am blessed with to share with others every single day.

Check back to see when the first Reiki I class will be scheduled here in Orlando!!!

Continued blessings and joy to you and yours!!!

Suzette