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Transformation Made Simple

Transformation

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Transformation

Transformation Made Simple!!! How? We developed this blog to share simple solutions that can transform your life. Sometimes these transformations take place immediately and at other times it happens over time.

Transformation Made Simple

The Beginning

This time last year we were seeking a healing miracle for our mother who was fighting for her life. My sisters and our father found our lives immediately transformed by the love of family, friends and the health care professionals in charge of our mother’s care. Their simple acts of love and kindness changed the way we think, feel and act. We were transformed by the demonstration of love shared in the form of food, a place to stay, texts, emails, cards, etc. No action is too small or irrelevant when shared in love to someone in need. Something as simple as a bottled water or pop means a lot to a person who doesn’t want to leave the bedside of their sick loved one.

Transformation

Transformation

I have always been an avid reader but concentrating on lengthy articles, books and stories proved too difficult during this time. I came home and found my subscription to Daily Word had arrived and I also had a copy of The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo on my bedroom bookshelf. These short daily inspirational stories, affirmations, scriptures, quotes and exercises became my morning companions. This reading ritual strengthened my spirit and transformed the start of my days. It enabled me to be present for those that I loved. It gave me the courage to believe for our family’s miracle and be a source of encouragement to the many hurting people around us. Prayer and meditation has always been important to me; however, these tools helped me to focus. When I wake up every morning I embrace my morning reading ritual. My schedule and my life has evolved around it. A simple solution; to deal with a very painful time in my life, led to a transformation that has given insight, brought direction and provided joy and happiness as well as a great deal of peace.

A year later my mom is doing wonderful. She truly is a walking miracle. We are still amazed at how the simplest acts of love and kindness transform the giver and the receivers. We are finding more ways to share love with our family and friends. I am also still transforming morning after morning with the Daily Word and The Book of Spiritual Awakening by Mark Nepo.

I encourage you to order a subscription to Daily Word at www.dailyword.com or pick up a daybook like Mark Nepo’s of your choice. You can also decide to simply dare to share, your love, yourself and your time with someone else.

Much Love, Many Blessings…Namaste!!! Sheila

SMART Method – Transformation Tip

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SMART Method – Transformation Tip

 

Transformation Tip 74: We established a plan to stay focused using  the SMART method to accomplish our goal.  We made a list of what needed to be done, established a timeline, prioritized, assigned tasks and held each other accountable.

 

SMART Method

SMART Method

Last week we were off and running on yet another Transformation Trip.  We left Illinois on two wheels headed for Kingsford Heights, Indiana aka Dodge City with SMART Method Goal in hand.  We were meeting at our parents home to connect, complete some tasks, and do some shopping. (Goal, Specific)  We had a short window and wanted to adhere to a strict schedule; so we had to plan and prioritize in order to get the job done.

 

We checked our calendars, set the date and requested the appropriate time off.  It also meant we had to establish what we wanted to do and what could be accomplished in our short two day window. (Realistic, Timely) We were determined to meet our goal and also be back in  Illinois by 3:00 on Friday. (Specific, Achievable, Realistic, Timely)

 

In order for this to happen we had to get up early and stay abreast of the time throughout  the whole process. (Measurable, Realistic)  Our satisfaction came when we actually completed our goal and were back on the road sharing our successes making it home by 3:00 thanks to the SMART method.  As a sidebar, if you are ever in Northwest Indiana check out Garwood’s for the best apples ever as well as Sharps and Mark Bailey’s Discount Center for incredible deals on everything from “soup to nuts.” 

 

We have talked about setting goals in the past.  It is not our intent to be redundant; but to provide friendly reminders that setting and realizing goals bring you joy and a true sense of accomplishment in your Transformation  journey. Whether its setting aside money for the holidays,  completing a diy project, taking a class, selling a home or moving to a new job, etc.  We all set goals but we all do not see them fulfilled.  It is our belief that it is because we fail to use the SMART Method in our planning to prioritize what is truly important to us.  It can often be easy to respond and react to the tyranny of the urgent instead of holding the course and staying focused on the real prize.

 

After our whirlwind trip; on the ride home, we did what we usually do and shared with one another reflecting on everything that happened that could assist in our transformation.  This time we were reminded how “no dream” and “no thing” was impossible when planned properly; with well thought out prioritization, discipline and effort. Sometimes we are paralyzed by fear over perceived limitations; which causes us to settle, instead of focusing and establishing priorities for what we really want. Seeing what we can accomplish when we put our hearts and minds together, a five year plan was born, on our ride home.  Together we decided to work towards something that would be meaningful to our families and ourselves.  It will take dedication and determination but we have a dream that given life in our mortal bodies and faith in our hearts we will achieve our goals.

 

As these plans unfold we will share our journey of transformation with you and urge you to write to us and share your journeys as well.  Contact us at drshelution.com.  

 

Much Love, Many Blessings…Namaste!!!  Sheila

Transformation Tip – Get Away

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Transformation Trip

We are dedicated to transformation. One of our simple transformation goals is to get away and do something together. Each month we agree upon a destination that will be fun, encouraging, educational and has the ability to lead us on our journey to self transformation.

Green Festival

Sheila & Roxanne at Green Festival

 

 

This weekend our transformation trip took us to the great city of Chicago. We attended the Green Festival at Navy Pier as well as a side stop downtown at the Eataly on Ohio and Grand. We were blessed with a Midwestern fall transformation and experienced gorgeous Indian Summer weather. If you have ever been to Chicago in perfect weather then you know there is no better place for transformation. Two sisters hanging out, having fun, eating good, shopping and learning “gotta tell you it was all good.”

This transformation experience started with chicken wings and freshly made apple juice with chia seeds. Yes, it only got better. We headed to the “Eataly Chicago” where we realized our first mistake; we should not have eaten anything, because this little mecca of all things Italian was a food lovers paradise. After a hour of shopping we quickly agreed; if we did not pull away from the “Foccacceria” laden with all things wonderful and the “Nutella Bar” serving freshly baked brioche and crepes stuffed with Nutella, we would have a weight transformation in the wrong direction of epic proportions. These were only two of the many eateries in this place. Even though we shared to cut down on our portions; all I could say was, “let’s run Roxanne, run and save ourselves.”

Off we went; headed to our next transformation station, Green Festival held at Navy Pier. To find a Green Festival near you go to greenfestivals.org. As we entered the Green Festival we hope the dedicated vegans do not overdose on the dairy and meat toxins seeping from our pores, “lol”, no disrespect intended. Don’t judge, we are on the journey but have yet to reach the destination.

This experience was great. There was so many ways we could experience transformation in this area of our lives. Some simple others more complex but all doable. There was transformation that could take place immediately and others we would have to plan. We left with bags of samples, books and once again food; clean healthy nutritious food in our bellies, in addition to foot and back massages as well as attending the onsite classes.

We exited the venue only to realize our day had turned to evening and we would be returning home in Friday night rush hour traffic. Oh well, c’est la vie! Just look on the bright side; this must be a sign from the universe, we would enjoy the ride home and reward ourselves with pulled pork nachos at BBQ Productions in Third Lake. After all this traffic to end our transformation trip we deserve it.

Hope you enjoyed taking this transformation trip with us. Take the time to plan your very own transformation trip to help you relax, have fun and further educate yourselves on your transformation goals. Your trip could be as simple as a meeting at Starbucks or as complex as an Alaskan cruise. Whatever; just do something, that ignites you and encourages you to move forward. See you next week where we share how the transformation continues.

Much Love, Many Blessings…Namaste!!! Sheila

I Love You

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Accountability Tip 66 – I Love You
A few years ago while reading some books by Louise Hay we learned about mirror work. This is where you look at yourself in the mirror and you say to yourself “I love you.” This simple act when repeated day after day opens you up to the vulnerable feelings and thoughts you have about yourself. Initially you may feel embarrassed or downright silly. But, if you have any hope of truly loving someone or anything else it starts with you. You will learn that it is okay to accept and give yourself love. This process will eventually cause you to really see you. Your thoughts and words about yourself will become more kind and loving.

Marianne Williams said, in a quote made famous by Nelson Mandela,

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us; its in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Well there you go. Our thought for you today is love yourself, know yourself and walk in that truth. YOU, the awesome, magnificent, living, breathing expression of a loving God love yourself.
Much love, many blessings…Namaste!!! Sheila

Accountability Tip 63 – Let Go of Expectation

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Accountability Tip 63 – Let Go of Expectation

This year has been filled with challenges and triumphs. It seems everything has been different and not quite as we expected. Our family faced a series of unexpected health challenges that changed our plans for the summer and our future. There were job and business changes, losses, promotions and added responsibilities. The weather seemed to pay no attention to the seasons bringing spring late and summer yet to arrive. There were new babies and new drivers. Vacations were changed and weekly days off seemed to be rescheduled with little notice.

Reflecting on this I realized just how beneficial it could be to our spirit to just let go and release any and all expectation. It is during this time you have to know what you believe. We believe things happen for us and not to us. Disappointment comes when we determine or have an expected outcome of anyone or any situation and find it does not happen as we thought. This was just a reminder to let go of expectation. Everything happens for our good it is just up to us to receive and believe it.

When facing the days and weeks ahead; with all the busy work that comes with summers end, pause. Take a moment to breathe in deeply and exhale all the worry and anxiety that come with a preconceived outcome. Open your eyes and mind to new potentials and possibilities. Know what you want but accept that you will receive that which is for your highest good or better.

Much love, Many blessings Sheila