Smile Lifestyle :Light

        "Smile Lifestyle" is a 6 month programme to overcome  the winter blues and rediscover our joy, every day in every season come what may.
       We are born to be happy,to celebrate life and to enjoy its gifts.Let no one tell you otherwise.
       This month,those in our pilot programme have been discovering how essential it is to bring light into our eyes and into our being,by going outdoors and into nature as much as possible in the daylight hours. And to prepare for the darker days ahead,we've been investing in lightboxes to keep our moods balanced.
       Every month,we are focussing on ways to improve our mental emotional physical and spiritual lives,and gradually incorporating these aspects into our lifestyles to keep upbeat and joyful on a sustainable basis.
       October has been about natural light:sunlight,moon and stars,and  looking for that light as much as possible reflected in our environment and in nature.I've already bought my twinkling Christmas lights,I'm so excited!
       Look out for next month's theme,and keep smiling :-)

World Peace (begins within)

                    World Travel promotes Peace Tolerance and Understanding

       Something I'm immensely proud of is being part of the civil aviation industry.And it is just that...civilised,allowing us to travel the world and discover  countless delights.
       Of course,civil aviation couldn't exist without defence aviation,and that's something I've learnt with time.And I respect and honour these warriors of the skies.They are brave skilful courageous souls who go about their business of keeping us all safe in a free world,with a wonderful blend of service and pride,courage and clarity.
       Huge respect to these brave warriors of the soul

There is a SaveConcorde facebook page,for anyone who would love to see Concorde flying again

Prosperity in a pine tree

Evergreens are wonderful teachers of the sustainability of life.Unlike deciduous trees,they keep their greenery all year round.And green is the colour of health and wealth,healing the heart from a world of woes.
       Pine trees especially,are all about joy,and celebration of life.They transform guilt into appreciation,introducing you to a world of wonders.
       If you live in the city,find your nearest evergreen,preferably pine in a park,arboretum,or botanical garden and connect to the strongest looking one,or one that you feel pulled towards.Evergreens are awesome teachers.
       We always have enough,so if you ever feel deprived,go establish some respectful rapport with a pine tree,open your mind and senses to the evergreen wisdom on offer,and give thanks.
      
We're here to celebrate life and enjoy ourselves

In Nature's Pharmacy: part one

     In our forests,on mountains,grasslands,bushlands,coasts,gardens,even scrub and weeds (the great survivors),we are given cures for every disease on earth.
    We are given the opportunity,every moment, to transform the fear of all disease into love and appreciation for nature's miraculous gifts.I say this because it is fear that lowers the immune system,and people panic when fear is spread through the media,and that perpetuates dis-ease.Fearful people are neither confident nor healthy.So where is the love,the reassurance that all is well?
       The love and reassurance comes from all that has been created in nature,free for us to use.Yes,free.Mother earth's pharmacy.Whether nature's bounty is honoured and respected with sacred ceremony,or whether it is plundered and exploited mercilessly is up to us.We are given freewill to choose.But is good to be reminded that there are always consequences for our actions.
       I truly appreciate the advances in modern medicine,as do countless others in the world,that allow us to live free from disease.However when the media spreads fear of the next epidemic,I always turn to essential oils and make sure my diet and lifestyle is healthy, to boost my immune system.During the 17th century ,it was found that the only people who were kept immune from the plague,were perfumiers,and people who made hats and gloves;all of them worked with essential oils in their trade.
      It was proved scientifically in the last century what tribal and indigenous medicine men and women have known for thousands of years.Nature's bounty provides everything we need to heal,in the form of plants and minerals,fresh air,sunshine,and our life giving waters.When one drop of essential oil was added to a petri dish of viruses/bacteria etc the essential  oil killed them off rapidly there and then.I'm certainly not going to wait ten years for scientists to discover a vaccine for every disease.I'm going to trust that indigenous knowledge Both types of medicine are necessary in this 21st century.
       So which essential oils destroy viruses?Here are some: cinnamon,clove,eucalyptus,lavender,oregano.thyme,ti-tree,sandalwood. The everyday kitchen essentials of onion and garlic are 2 humble bulbs that are miraculous,yet often overlooked as a vital source of medicine. Also, the trio of chilli garlic and ginger used in many recipes help to keep the immune system strong and healthy.
       So,I hope this has inspired you to discover a world of possibilities for excellent health.This is just the beginning,online and offline...go explore!     

      
Disclaimer:
* Seek advice from an aromatherapist before using essential oils
* Not everything in nature is safe. Some are very dangerous. Know the difference.

Sacred Hoop of Relationship

I am who I am

       "Please forgive me for sometimes not being the way you want me to be"

       These statements and the feeling they communicate (acceptance and compassion) are a very powerful way to defuse any argument or misunderstanding in normal everyday life.
       As aircrew,it's obvious we are (or have been) in the aviation business for everyone's safety and wellbeing.And people understand that.We're there to help people feel safe,comfortable,and treated with care and respect until they reach their desired destinations.And we're rewarded for that financially and in many other ways.We're paid to honour and respect people of all nations,creeds and colours.How wonderful is that?!
       However,it's useful to remember that many people in life are paid to treat others badly.They've had training of a very different kind in their working world,and they are even paid to be downright rude and aggressive.
       As aircrew,we  develop a pretty good sense of discernment around people;about who we can trust,and who we need to be extra careful around.And the way we treat everyone around us in daily life reflects that trust.And most people respond positively to that.
       So if you're in a situation in daily life that's not going so well,the above statement is a kind and compassionate way to keep the peace.Either that,or walk away.

Mitakuye Oyasin
We are all related
Ho'opono'pono
Cherish Yourself,Cherish others