tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45686199351999536132024-03-05T08:18:36.112-08:00Life AromatherapyCarrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-1804958455955624312013-08-06T17:03:00.004-07:002013-08-07T23:20:54.418-07:00It's True Love.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Welcome
to August! Well, July went by in a blink! I had planned to do a post sooner,
but the activities and projects in the last month have kept me preoccupied.
I'll share about that here in a minute, but I want to start with the intention
of this month which is this: True love. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Do you
believe in true love? I sure do. I have one BIG example of it in my life and
many others, but let’s start with the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">big</i>
one: my parents.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">My
parents have had the blessing of being together for 60 years (54 married), happily. This
month holds their anniversary. I feel it is perfect timing to talk about them
and their love story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I've
seen relationships that share the time but not the love. There are many couples
that stay together, but hold no love or like for each other. They stay for
comfort, security and various other reasons.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I also know
that there are many relationships that have love, but break for assorted reasons.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">No
relationship is perfect, but some offer an example of love, commitment, respect,
honesty, ease and romance...these things embody what my parents for 60 years
have shared and they are fortunate beyond measure. True love doesn’t come around
that often, many never experience it, but my parents this go round were blessed
to come together. They are absolute love birds. They still do sweet
things for each other, bicker like kids (and get over it fairly quickly--ha
ha!) and are somewhat inseparable. When they look at each other or if you witness them
together, there is no question that they are deeply in love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">We all
have different paths in life and with our learning. Some people learn through
life experiences some through relationships. Some, well, don't learn at all.
Ha! Whatever your path, I feel we are all here to learn about love.
And if you can learn about it through a healthy partnership, then you are
<i>really</i> lucky. I have a couple friends who have unquestionably met their true
loves. When you meet your counterpart, there is no end to what you can create
together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I am
grateful to my parents for the examples they are in my life. Thank you Momma
& Papa for being such a lovely force of love in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The
benefit of having this kind of example in my life is this: More love
for all of YOU!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> MWAH! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Through my parents and my own
relationships I’ve learned not only about love, but about compassion and
empathy -- for others and for myself. And if it makes you feel any better, my
learning in love hasn’t been that easy considering I’m a very sensitive lady (Ouchie),
but I continue to keep my heart open knowing that I am still learning every day
and that my experiences will only allow me to love more deeply and
unconditionally. And when I am getting ready to share my life with my equal and
true love, you'll be the first (well, after contacting family and close friends
:)) to hear it.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awwww...that looks sweet (and fun!).</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">So, changing subjects...hee hee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">If
you’ve been wondering where I’ve been lately, well, I promise you, it’s all for
you! I’ve been working on streamlining my website and developing some fun tools
and products to help you all on your paths. We will be launching our new
website any day now! I hope it will be your ‘one stop shop’ for products,
perfumes, spiritual insight and inspiration!</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Oh, and
some other exciting news: We are participating in a show called Coeur in
New York in September from the 16-17th. If you know any stores that might be
interested in seeing our products in New York, let us know and we'll reach out
to them. <a href="http://www.coeurshow.com/">www.coeurshow.com</a> </span>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">There is
more exciting news, but it'll have to wait for a bit. Shhh....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">How
about some music to honor my parents and the love in our lives?</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrW7dlDHH28" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Something - The Beatles</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSOZoaMaOzs" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSOZoaMaOzs" target="_blank">Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley (for Momma & Papa)</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6maImbsXKIg" target="_blank">Duet - Rachael Yamagata </a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">If you’re
trying to attract love, try one of our items from our Life Essentials line. I've been told they work! :)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/" target="_blank">Life Essentials</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I am
giving you all BIG LOVE, always. I miss you already.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Have a
happy, love-filled month!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Mwwwwahh!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Carrie</span></div>
Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-82341342618492320862013-06-03T16:47:00.002-07:002013-06-03T22:49:24.162-07:00Thank Your Lucky Stars (I'll thank mine, too!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</xml><![endif]-->Welcome to June. I'm sorry I missed May's post and hope that this post makes up
or it! <br />
<br />
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Let me just start by saying this: I've missed you. :)</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Last
month was an emotionally challenging month for many. I felt like I was
cocooned in an intense energy and could feel the weight of the burdens
of the world. I see my sensitivity as a blessing, but during times of
intense energy like last month and the months prior, being sensitive can
be, in a nutshell, not so fun. ;)</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I noticed last month, many people dealing with myriad challenges
and grief (myself included). I prayed that it would end for us all, even though I knew in my heart that it was all purposeful.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Through
it all, I could see past peoples immediate circumstance and saw and
felt something more magnificent -- an abundance of love
and a depth of understanding. I could clearly see the lessons people
were learning and how ultimately, they were being stretched so that they
could make room for new energy and a deeper understanding about love.
It was a clearing and an awakening. As tough as it was, I'm grateful for
it and hope as you all reflect on the last several weeks you will see
the blessings in it all. </div>
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</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
What I know about these times of challenge is this:
It is
divine and purposeful. We are being stretched so that our hearts can let
more
light and love in. We are only given that which we can handle. If we
learn to move through grief and challenges and allow the emotions to
come up, the next time these things come around, we will be better
prepared and hopefully, have a different perspective about how to work
though these things. Grief is never easy, but sometimes people don't
allow themselves to feel, let alone truly grieve. They sometimes turn to
behaviors, outlets and develop unhealthy addictions to cope. And you
know what, I'm sure temporarily, these things help to distract and numb,
but the pain will still be there until you deal with it head on. The
only way to clear it, it to dive straight in, let it move through you
and let it out. It's not as scary as it seems. It's not fun, but it will
free you, ultimately.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
When we ask the
Universe for help, it hears the call and it will wipe out anything that is no
longer serving you. It’s the holding on that creates the suffering. So, my
advice this month is to LET GO. Just STOP IT. Stop stuffing emotions. Stop the negative self-talk. Stop
the fears. Stop limiting yourself. Stop forcing things. Stop controlling. LET
IT ALL GO and LET IT ALL FLOW THROUGH and FLOAT. Be FREE.</div>
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This may be a hard concept for people to grasp. We so often
want to be in control and hold on. What I learned in the last few months is
this: I can take action with my goals. I can follow my heart and truth. I can
support people in their lives and hold space for their choices. But, after
this, I can let go and TRUST. I can trust that there are higher forces working
in my favor (our favor) and that we don’t need to hold on too tightly. For if we
do, there isn’t enough room to let the really, REALLY good stuff in. The MAGIC.</div>
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I’m ready for the magic. Are you?? <br />
<br />
I challenge you to completely surrender and allow things to flow this month.
This does not mean be passive and apathetic. I mean, take action when you feel
it. Follow<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>your heart and truth,
but once
you take action, let it go. Trust. Don’t force things to happen. The
best
things in life take time. I’m realizing that big time. Start by letting
go of fears and being to follow your heart and where it pulls you. As
simple as that is, the heart IS truth. It is the source of your
intuition and the well of your knowing and 'being'. Follow your heart in
every area of your
life and then let go, float. I think you’re going to see a lot of
beautiful,
magical gifts if you do. :)</div>
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<br /></div>
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Here's a little music for you. We can't go without it, right??</div>
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<br /></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgScb_-8M-o" target="_blank">The First Time I Ran Away - M.Ward</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVfiMFoCl3k" target="_blank"><br /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVfiMFoCl3k" target="_blank">Never Going Back Again - Fleetwood Mac</a></div>
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<br /></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mDxcDjg9P4" target="_blank">Step - Vampire Weekend</a></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I
have some exciting news. Lot's of juicy news. Wink, wink. But, for your
ears only, I have this: My new website will be launching, soon! I will
be unfortunately, saying goodbye to Blogspot,
but you will be able to read my monthly blog, purchase products from
the Life Aromatherapy line, schedule intuitive readings, request a
custom perfume...it'll all be in one place for you! Yay!! Finally! You'll be the first to know when it happen. The other juicy stuff will come later. Oooh, you're gonna likey!</div>
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Sending
you all love. I'm gonna let this month bring me all that I desire and
allow it in without doing too much manifesting. Hope you join me!</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
xx,</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Carrie</div>
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<br />Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-42216282498165605362013-04-12T09:38:00.000-07:002013-04-15T09:57:28.274-07:00How to Tame a Dragon<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Welcome spring! </div>
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I always feel a sense of joy and deeper appreciation for
nature in the months of spring. Here in Santa Monica everything is in bloom, in
energy, too! </div>
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Lately I’ve been reminded of innocence and what a beautiful thing
that is. I see the innocence and light in children. They contain such joy and I
feel it when I’m met with their curious eyes and delightful smiles. They bring
out my playfulness. They light up my heart. They remind me of all that is good
and sacred in life and how important it is to be present and in tune with their
needs, for the smallest thing can wound them.</div>
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I feel we all have a childlike innocence, some people more
than others. I see the weight that some adults carry and I see with that, how
they have lost their light and innocence. Some people carry wounds from
childhood and adulthood and have a lot of healing to do. Some have overwhelming
responsibilities and therefore, their behavior carries a vibration of
frustration and tension…any little thing sets them off. When I encounter these
people, I try to help them remember their light. It’s easy to encourage and
remind, but some, I feel are like fire breathing dragons. You have to be careful
with your words and tone – the dragon will breathe fire if it feels it’s being
threatened or questioned. Not everyone is ready to see the work they have to
do. Not everyone thinks being light and joy-filled is a good thing. It might be
an unrealistic, unobtainable fantasy. </div>
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I understand, I've breathed fire with a person or two when I’ve
felt like I’ve been disrespected. This is what I want to focus on…how to tame
your inner dragon. </div>
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The key to all of this, I feel, is to establish healthy boundaries. Sometimes boundaries are absolutely necessary. Just like parents have teach boundaries to their children
(well, some do), we have to do the same with certain people in our lives. Before
we can do this though, we have to understand what our boundaries are. That can involve
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Once we have them down, it’s natural to breathe fire when
someone crosses them. It’s a protective mechanism. If you have a level of
awareness and self-respect, you’re not going to appreciate it when someone
crosses your boundaries. You would think the bawl
would cause a person to stop, listen and respect our wishes, but what I’ve
noticed with breathing fire (getting angry) is that it does no good. It only
hurts us and the other person. It’s not an effective way to communicate our
needs. There is no way a person can hear you when you are screaming unless they
are a well-trained student in deep listening. It takes a lot of life experience
and empathy to understand why a person would get angry. I feel that anger is
always a manifestation of a wound that has yet to be healed. There is a deep
place within that person been hurt at some point in their lives and therefor
they won’t tolerate being treated a certain way.<br />
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"Sometimes we walk in light. It shines through us. All we touch is warmed and brightened. Sometimes, we are the sun." -W. Spirit<br />
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Now with all this, I feel that when we remain light,
graceful and embody an innocent attitude, we can gently communicate our needs
and what we are comfortable with in relationships and elsewhere in our lives.
We can truthfully communicate what hurts us. When we feel like someone is being
disrespectful or dishonest, we can communicate with grace and consciousness and
try to understand why they are behaving the way they are. We don’t have to
accept bad behavior and we can keep our boundaries intact, but we can do it
gently.</div>
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This month I ask that we do some spring cleaning and clear
out anything that is no longer serving you. Bring back you innocence and
lighten your load. Communicate gracefully. Keep your boundaries with people and
when they cross them, state your needs, hurt and whatever else you need to
share. Know that you can make a choice to leave when you feel disrespected. We
have to preserve our light and innocence. It’s our life force energy. And, trust that we will always get the love from the people that recognize and cherish the light in
us. Believe it!</div>
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To help woo your dragon, I'd like to recommend my <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html" target="_blank">Light Chakra Spray.</a> I call it fairy dust. :) It will tame anything and anyone. Ha!</div>
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Here's a little music to help you with the process, as well!</div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gODh1nsHlPg" target="_blank">Positive Vibration - Bob Marley</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqwcjexDvBQ" target="_blank">Sun, Sun, Sun - The Elected</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxMUzv5erBc" target="_blank">I know - Fiona Apple</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49mGaGyxoF8" target="_blank">I Shall Be Released - Jeff Buckley</a></div>
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I’m wishing you all a wonderful month. I hope that you find
the light within and share it will the world.</div>
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Much love,</div>
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Carrie</div>
Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-76804395275900949272013-03-04T14:17:00.002-08:002013-03-11T20:50:53.131-07:00My Gypsy Tribe<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I have a tribe of gypsy friends/family. One of my sisters is
part of the tribe, as are four of my friends. I recognized
them immediately. I have a large network of special friends that I share
wonderful bonds with and will forever be my extended family, but the
gypsies I’ve traveled with for lifetimes and I know that we’ve united for a
higher purpose. For being a gypsy is a whole other way of living and not
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I encounter other gypsy “acquaintances” occasionally that I
instantly want to bond with. Like vampires, the gypsy in me recognizes them
through my higher senses.The kinship that gypsies share is due to an understanding
about freedom, expression and a non-conventional way of living. Gypsies are
also highly aware and intuitive, for as travelers, they used their wit and
instincts to survive and provide for themselves. They relied upon their
community wherever they journeyed. When you share deep bonds with your
community, if forms a foundation to be anywhere in the world knowing you always
have your tribe. That’s the misconception about gypsies--that we’re non-committal.
We commit to our community; to justice; to expression and to each other. For
when we love, the love is everlasting. Freedom and trust lies in the connection
as does a spiritual energy, and when we have this support, anything is
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I’m a gypsy, but know that I don’t need to roam this
lifetime. My gypsy friends are the same. We’ve connect to support each other in
planting roots. We’ve needed freedom so that we can touch more people, but
knowing that eventually, we all want to settle down and nest after our work is
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That is the struggle with gypsies – often, planting roots
takes time. Our roles are to spread wisdom, love, support and light through our
work. We have to weigh our responsibly so that we can have more space to reach
more people. Often gypsies don’t truly settle until later in life. This can be
painful, but also incredibly fulfilling…it’s all how you understand the
calling.</div>
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As much as my heart wants to slow down and settle, my gypsy
spirit knows that I have more to do with my work. I’ve had to learn patience. So
has my gypsy tribe. Through lifetimes of surviving off our gifts, we’ve learned
to be tenacious, resourceful and faithful. Tools I use EVERY, SINGLE, DAY. No
matter what, we know how to survive. We will always take care of each other and
do the work necessary to share our talents and bring light to the world.<br />
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Here is my gypsy advice this month: Follow your dreams.
Share your gifts. Make your focus about service. It’s important that we support
each other and form a global tribe to uplift and support each other in our
work, whatever that may be. I hear many people say “I’m not creative. I don’t
have anything to offer. I’m not talented. There’s too much competition.” There
is room for us all. Our focus may be different due to our responsibilities, but
each role we play is valuable. If you have the space to explore your
talents and build them, please do it! And if you’re in your craft, please
share it!</div>
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I’m grateful for my gypsy friends. Maybe it’s because we’re
all so similar. There’s an intuitive understanding. Everyone wants to feel
loved and accepted, right? BUT, not everyone understands a gypsy. Oh, and, NEVER I
mean, never (!), try to hold them down. They’ll shoot you to the stars!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;">Black Gypsy :)</span></td></tr>
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In honor of my gypsy tribe, I’d like to recommend <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/lifebodyproducts.html" target="_blank">BohemienBlanc (White Gypsy – dances in the light-allure) and Bohemien Sombre (dances inthe dark-mystery).</a> Two of my favorite fragrances from my high-end line of
natural perfumes. White Gypsy had a little Rose and Frankincense and Black
Gypsy has a little Amber and Rosewood. Both have close to a dozen essential
oils in the formula and all are very, very enticing. You know we gypsies like
to lure people in to our worlds. ;) </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;">White Gypsy :)</span></td></tr>
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Here’s a little gypsy folk music to boot!</div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7CzTVzsHeA" target="_blank">Oxidental Gypsy - Gypsy Blues (They came to my gypsy sis's office!!)</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzq56xBPXhY" target="_blank">Carolina Chocolate Drops - Country Girl</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmIram988ys" target="_blank">Magnolia Beacon - Full Set </a></div>
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Happy March everyone. I hope this month is a great one for you.
Bring out your inner gypsy. Start exploring. Share your gifts. Form a tribe, a
community and support all you meet!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have to go dance now. </div>
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Mwah!</div>
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Carrie</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Happy February!!! Oh, la la. The month of love. C</span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">'est magnifique!</span>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I contemplated
what to write about this month, but after watching documentaries on Gerhard
Richter and The Human Experience, I was inspired to talk about a theme that has
been weaving in and out of my consciousness and that is “What is sacred?”</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">What is sacred
to you? What does the word sacred mean to you? When I think about Saint
Valentine’s Day, I think about all the reasons we have to love one another
every day. Expressions of love should expand beyond Valentine’s Day and ooze
into every waking day. </span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">What is sacred
to me? The list is so long, but I will say, what is most sacred are my
relationships. I do not take anyone for granted. I do not pretend
that people will be there tomorrow. Each moment is sacred with the people I
love. </span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Beyond this,
what is sacred to me is my work. Everything I create is from my heart and a
deeply spiritually connected place within me. My <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/inspirational.html" target="_blank">product line, perfumes,manifestation beads, art, writing and readings</a> all stem from a place of love
and a sincere desire to support, help and empower everyone that I come in
contact with. The sacredness of this is beyond explanation.</span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">What is sacred
to you? Do you value what is sacred to your loved ones? Do you nurture and
cherish them? If not, can you begin to? </span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sometimes when
we are caught up in managing our lives we forget to appreciate the people in
our immediate circle. You may take your partner, or friends for granted. After a long day,
you may take your frustration out on your loved ones; maybe you’re neglecting
yourself, too. Pay attention to what is sacred to you and begin to cherish and
nurture those things. I assure you, it will be worth it.</span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The universe
responds to those who choose love over everything. Our attitudes and language
play a big role in what we attract. When we choose to operate from the space of
respect and love -- doors and hearts open. What about trying a test this month
and consciously choose words of love, even when you want to scream and yell?
Can you rise above and choose to love, respect and accept? Can you preserve and
protect those things that are sacred to you? </span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“The last of the
human freedoms is to choose one’s attitudes.” Viktor Frankl</span></h3>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNM9oXZdtRllUqUJPkhx3jLk5azjc5FY8RGo7Fxes7IGzdKO4e95MyQOP8Qk4-ntNyTQkoEb3bOHweh7fqxwe3P3u9m5Uu06oiAvDiIR7V6-LArTWMxPBpXUthl0c1suuDmoWo4OzgZGR/s1600/Saint+Valentine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNM9oXZdtRllUqUJPkhx3jLk5azjc5FY8RGo7Fxes7IGzdKO4e95MyQOP8Qk4-ntNyTQkoEb3bOHweh7fqxwe3P3u9m5Uu06oiAvDiIR7V6-LArTWMxPBpXUthl0c1suuDmoWo4OzgZGR/s1600/Saint+Valentine.jpg" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saint Valentine</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I’m going to
make a conscious effort this month to elevate my life by choosing to <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>love – even when I’m hurt, tired and
misunderstood…I will choose to love. I will do my best to nurture and cherish
everyone I love and uplift anyone I encounter. Do you think you want try it? I
bet you’ll like the results. </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">:)</span></span>
</h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Here’s a little music to get you going:</span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3LjottFMHk" target="_blank"> Give a Little Love - Noah and the Whale</a></span></span></span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9PAuWV-Vn0" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">More Than This - Roxy Music (I had to.)</span></a></span></span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJFATPa0ByM" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Bigger Than Love - Benjamin Gibbard</span></a></span></span></h3>
<h3>
</h3>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzRpKVlaEM8o2mqw443yEpIJ5ng39mKFC5qmQx9dJ6mSU7J2i07MuyAhxylrFl9M1-86NY-YBT7KgzYiIeBBWHSlRvFJ5kQSJiAwf7GaPs8gdUrZRbwQirhMAhTCgp40L2N5VqPNOqorT/s1600/Saint+Valentine+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzRpKVlaEM8o2mqw443yEpIJ5ng39mKFC5qmQx9dJ6mSU7J2i07MuyAhxylrFl9M1-86NY-YBT7KgzYiIeBBWHSlRvFJ5kQSJiAwf7GaPs8gdUrZRbwQirhMAhTCgp40L2N5VqPNOqorT/s1600/Saint+Valentine+2.jpg" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Valentine for you. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">In honor of
Saint Valentine, I’d like to recommend <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/lifebodyproducts.html" target="_blank">Amour Eternal – Parfum </a>by Life
Aromatherapy (yours truly) and my <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html" target="_blank">4<sup>th</sup> Chakra Spray – Love</a>. Ohhh, you’re
going to smell so good. Be careful! People might attack you (I’ve contemplated putting
a warning sign on my fragrances. Haha! ---spray a little and get a tickle. Heavy
with the spray, you won’t be able to keep them away. Ha!). Okay, enough with
the jokes. Promise. ;)</span>
</h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Ahh, love. Isn’t
it why we’re all here? To learn about it. Expand our ability to love. To
cherish it? Love is a sacred thing. Our ability to love is one of the greatest
gifts we have as humans. To some degree, behind all our actions is the desire
to be loved. Even those that are more materially motivated and deep down
searching for love and approval. Behind everything and in everyone, is love. I
think <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">that</i> is pretty sacred. Don’t
you think?</span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I’m wishing you
a wonderful month full of all those things that bring you joy. Happy Valentine’s
Day!! Oh, and to my guy, sis, sis-in-law and great friend, Happy Birthday!!
MWAH!!</span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Love, love,
love!</span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Carrie</span></h3>
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Love - It is everywhere and in everything. It’s all I’ll
ever need on this journey and I will seek it out, spread it and search for it
again and again. CK<br />
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Welcome to 2013. Woohoo! Oh how I love new beginnings! </div>
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This year holds and uplifted energy like no other. If you’ve
been waiting for change and to elevate your circumstances, well I will assure
you, it’s going to happen this year. Guaranteed.</div>
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January is all about releasing
any remnants of the old, so for some, it may be a little rocky to start. You
might find that your hyper-sensitive or emotional this month. Sometimes when we
are clearing out the old, we grieve. Our bodies have a way of preparing us for
the new energy. I’ve found in the last few days that I have moments when I just
want to cry and for no particular reason. 2012 was a transformational year for
many, me included. Sometimes our bodies just need to catch up and so, even if you’re
mentally past something, the body takes a little longer to move through it and
release it. Allow it to happen. Try not to resist. Emotions are just energy. They need to move through the body and not get trapped or stifled. It's all good. Promise.</div>
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My advice this month is to allow it all to come out.
Don’t hold back. Give yourself the space you need. Next month will be action
oriented and uplifted. Rest up, now. You’ll be feeling great by months end, I assure you.</div>
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I would like to suggest that this month’s focus be on love.
True love, pure, unconditional love, starts with you. Make it your goal this
month to begin to love and take care of yourself. If you struggle with
self-confidence, make it a daily ritual to look yourself in the mirror and say “I
love you. You are a beautiful soul. You are perfect just as you are.” For the men out there: "I am a handsome fella. I am confident. I am invincible." --- seriously, I dare you to experiment with affirmations. It can't hurt.. ;)</div>
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I’m a big
believer in affirmations. Say these mantras daily until you feel and believe them.
The more you give to yourself, the more you can give to others. Same
goes with love. The more you love and accept yourself, the more able you are to
truly love and accept others. Let this be the lesson of the month: To love.
Love fully and unconditionally. Start with yourself.</div>
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My daily mantra: “Carrie, you are a smart and funny
woman. You love shoes a bit too much and have an unusual sense of humor, but I
accept you, just as you are.” (Just keeeeeeeeding). </div>
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My true mantra is this: “Carrie, you talk to yourself and to
dead people, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you smell like<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you walked out of an Indian Temple, you run
into things, you pretend you are Larry David and Woody Allen (which isn’t
really such a “girly” thing to do), but I love you anyway and appreciate you
just as you are.” Wink, wink. Hee hee </div>
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I know sometimes my messages are corny, but in my work with my readings, I've noticed that many people don't love themselves enough and until you learn to love yourself, it's difficult to have a harmonious, balanced life. BUT, that's why we are here. To learn and to figure it out. I'm here to help if you need. There are many resources out there to give you a fresh start.<br />
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So, please create your own “love” mantra and use it daily. Be your own
advocate. Oh, and use a little Life Aromatherapy <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/lifebodyproducts.html" target="_blank">“Love” spray </a>to help with the
process!;)<br />
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Here’s some music to get you motivated this month, too!</div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXgBsONgbGs" target="_blank">Ottoman - Vampire Weekend </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul7XLD_AZu8" target="_blank">Blue Skies - Noah & The Whale</a><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETwa_A7VOuw" target="_blank">Dahl Parts - The Theatre Fire</a><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7RyZ4Zf4Dk" target="_blank">Eyes - Kaskade</a></div>
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To re-vamp the energy of the line, we’ll be redesigning our
website so that it is more user friendly. I’ll announce the re-design once it’s
done. We’ve added a few more stores to our list of where you can find Life
Aromatherapy products, as well. We are now in Paris and Switzerland!! Yay!! Check our <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/storelocator.html" target="_blank">Store Listing</a> on our website to find
stores in your area. If there is a store that you love and want to see Life
Aromatherapy products in, let us know! We’re always open to new opportunities. </div>
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Another thing: My reading rates have changed a little. This month
I’m offering 15% off any readings scheduled this month. Please send me an email
at: <a href="mailto:carrie@fairygirlbliss.com">carrie@fairygirlbliss.com</a> to
schedule. You can check out a list of my services here: <a href="http://www.fairygirlbliss.com/services">http://www.fairygirlbliss.com/services. </a></div>
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It’s going to be a great year. Trust it! Big things are
happening…I can feel it. Let’s clear the slate and start with love. Once the
flood gates open next month, let’s spread our love and energy everywhere!! We
are all brilliant creators. Let’s share our gifts, fulfill our dreams and start
imaging bigger and better things for ourselves.</div>
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With love,</div>
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Carrie </div>
Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-25597759028336030242012-12-17T10:45:00.004-08:002012-12-17T11:07:10.742-08:00Happy Holidays<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Welcome to December! I hope you all are enjoying the month
so far and all the magic it holds. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">:)</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holiday Magic</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"> </span></span>As we move into the holidays, I hope that you all decide to
slow things down a bit and take time to enjoy and let go a little. Try to get
your shopping done early. Relax. Read a book. Go on a walk. Take a bath. Indulge a little. Savor
every moment. </div>
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We often forget to just “be” and simply relax this time of
year. I’ve heard stories from friends that their families have decided to not
buy presents and rather just make the holiday about enjoying the time together. My family
does something similar. I’m not saying everyone should do this (we still buy
for the children in our family), but it’s a nice way to shift into a more
expansive space of appreciation. I love buying gifts (and receiving them. hee hee), but in
the back of my mind I’m always conscious of those people that are not as fortunate
and want nothing more than something to eat and a place to rest. I hope this
year you too, remember those people that need the help and maybe, if you can, do
what you can to support them.</div>
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There is no greater gift than giving to someone that could
really use the help. It fosters love and a depth of gratitude that is like
nothing else. SO, in saying all this, I am donating 15% of profits from all
on-line sales to the <a href="http://www.rescue.org/double-your-impact" target="_blank">IRC t</a>his month. I am also going to give a percentage of
money to the homeless in my area. Living in Santa Monica, I encounter a number
of people that have no homes. It’s strange to live in such an abundant area,
yet see so many people living on the street. I always give thanks for all that
I have and I never take it for granted. I don’t take any of you for granted,
either. Thank you from the bottom (and top!) of my heart for all your support!<br />
<br />
I have to say one more thing and I'm sure it's on the forefront of your minds, as well. The horrific shooting and loss at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut breaks my heart and I struggle for words to convey my deepest sympathy to all the families that lost their beautiful little children and loved ones. It makes me sick to think about how everyone in their town will cope and recover from the trauma and grief around this situation. I hope this horrendous situation creates awareness around how destructive guns are and how necessary it is to change our laws around guns. If any light and awareness comes from this situation, I hope it is to limit the availability of guns and to reform our services to people that are in need of mental/emotional help. Something HAS to change. </div>
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Let's cherish every moment of our lives, especially now and going forward. Love your little (and big) ones like there is no tomorrow. Many of us take time for granted. Let's stop that. Things change moment to moment. Let's make the most of the time here.<br />
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Okay, so we have a couple new items we’ve added to the line:
Life Manifestation Vials, Manifestation Oils and Fairy Gift Tags. Take a
look!!! They will be on our website, soon, but in the meantime you can email
order requests to: <a href="mailto:lifearomatherapy@yahoo.com">lifearomatherapy@yahoo.com</a></div>
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Here is some music recommendations. My holiday favorites:</div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=981-rAfPtKo" target="_blank">Blue Christmas - Bright Eyes</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=981-rAfPtKo" target="_blank">When We Fall In - Sean Hayes</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=981-rAfPtKo" target="_blank">I'll Be Home for Christmas - Holly Conlan </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSq1cez_flQ" target="_blank">What are you doing New Years Eve - Zooey Deschanel & Joseph Gordon-Levitt </a></div>
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Take it easy the next couple weeks. Prepare for the New
Year. There will be lots of treats and surprises. Do the clearing, resting,
now. I promise you, it’ll be good!! Next month might be a little rocky
energetically (or frenzied for some), but come February IT IS ON!!! <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">:) </span></span> Just you wait and see!</div>
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I am beyond grateful for all of you. Thank you again for
being my light and inspiration for the work I do. I am sending much love and
many wishes your way.<br />
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MWAH!<br />
Carrie</div>
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Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-83014533043442138812012-11-13T12:55:00.002-08:002012-11-13T12:56:07.663-08:00The Unknown Activist<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Happy November! I love this month. There is so much to be
grateful for and Thanksgiving gives us the perfect reminder to stay in the
space of gratitude and grace. </div>
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October held a whirlwind of energy. Hurricane Sandy caused heart
wrenching destruction to the Eastern Coast. Many people lost everything. The
simple things that most of us are accustom to having like power and water, were
a frustrating consequence on top of a horrible disaster. My heart goes out to
everyone affected. If you would like to support those in need (if you haven’t
already) you can donate to: www.redcross.org </div>
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In addition to this awful situation, I noticed upheavals in
the lives of a number of clients and friends that I work with. I feel the full
moon in Scorpio last month revealed all that was hidden and catapulted truth to
the surface. That’s the thing with awareness and truth. We don’t always want to
see and hear it, but when it comes to surface it’s for a purpose and it’s
ultimately meant to elevate us to a better place. Dealing with it all, isn’t always fun. UPHEAVAL & TRUTH. That’s what the Full Moon brought.</div>
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The Scorpio full moon had an effect on
the Election, as well. During the debates, a lot of language was thrown around that couldn’t
be substantiated. Sometimes the lies were blatant, others were sugar coated and
harder to decipher unless you did your homework. My loyalty and confidence in
our current President wasn’t deterred, but it was interesting to see some candidates and supporters go
to ridiculous lengths to hide the truth and to justify their case. BUT, the truth
always prevails and people that are willing to grow and evolve will naturally
gravitate to those that emit a feeling of authenticity and trust.I feel the next
4 years will elevate us all and allow for fairness and support in ways that we
haven’t seen in decades. No one is perfect, but I have confidence in our
President. I’m predicting some major progress and abundance in the next coming
years.</div>
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To quote Gerald Jampolsky, M.D. " Everyone has his unique way of stating
the Truth as he sees it, and that uniqueness is important, because
there will be only certain people you and I will touch in this lifetime,
and for those encounters, honesty will be the container of all the
gifts we will give and receive." </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: purple; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> How I imagine D was like in her 20's. :) </span></span></b></td></tr>
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This brings me to my new hero, my neighbor D. I’m grateful that
when I moved to California a couple (and a half!) years back that I attracted such a
wonderful and supportive neighbor. She’s a Santa Monica local for 30 sum years.
She’s left, aware and involved. During the election I saw bumper stickers
on her car, pins on her beret and signs in our yard all advocating “YES on 37"
(Labeling food products that contain GMO’s). </div>
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I caught her one day coming in
from the day. When I asked her how her day was and what she had been up to she
said that she had been standing on the corner with a sign advocating “YES on 37.” She stood, on a highly traveled intersection, holding a sign just to get a
message out. I was in awe. Now, some would say she is absolutely nuts, but I loved every second of her passion and earnestness. My
heart expanded with delight when I heard her recall her day and how she stood on the corner, waving her sign to get a message out to anyone she encountered. That day she became my hero.</div>
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D, like a lot of us, has had a rough couple years. What I’ve
noticed in her journey and healing through it all is how she constantly picks
herself up and moves through it. I notice how she takes care of herself and
even when she’s not her own advocate, she’s a voice for others. She inspires
me. She’s always going to an art opening, a meditation, listening to informed
radio, sharing interesting articles/events, taking a yoga class, painting,
chanting, exploring a new restaurant…she is a brilliant woman, humble and real
and is not afraid to be vulnerable or admit her flaws. Thank you D for all that
you do.We could all learn a thing or two from you.</div>
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NOW, I have to say this message could go on forever because
there are endless people in my life that inspire me and whom are amazing people
that I am incredibly grateful for. The list is so long that I hope that in
acknowledging that there really isn’t one person in my life that I don’t feel
this way about, makes it simpler to communicate. I wanted to write about D
because she is someone that I feel isn't always aware of her gifts. I want her
and you all to know that even the smallest things you do for yourself, others
and the world get noticed. I wanted to let you all know that I notice. I am grateful for each and every one of you! </div>
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D – keep rocking on. Wave that sign for the entire world to see. I’m
inspired to do the same. It’s good to be humble, but it’s also good to fight
for what you believe in, especially when it comes to being your own advocate.</div>
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Let’s all give “thanks” this Thanksgiving and always. Be
grateful for all the changes in your life. They are elevating you to new,
authentic and empowered energy. Be prepared for the New Year. The year 2013
might start a little rocky as the Universe finds equilibrium after frenzied year, but by
February/March we should all be feeling better, balanced and more empowered and
energized. Some of you air signs better hold on for January. I have a feeling
it’s going to be a very active month for you.</div>
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To keep us in the space of Gratitude, I’d like to suggest a
couple artists that I am wholeheartedly grateful exist:</div>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3vFx5iUKrY" target="_blank">How Dare You - Thao & Mirah</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFGHb3RbAk0" target="_blank">Magic Trick - M.Ward</a><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X87gUR53hJg" target="_blank">Oh No - Andrew Bird</a></div>
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These three artists always seem to evoke something deep in
me. I wanted to share some of my favorite songs with all of you. I hope they
evoke something in you.</div>
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And I cannot forget about my products & readings! I am
grateful every day that I am able to do what I love. So, to honor all of you,
I’m giving 15% off my readings and any product purchases through the end of
November. To schedule a reading, you can go to my website: <a href="http://www.fairygirlbliss.com/">www.fairygirlbliss.com</a> or email me at:
<a href="mailto:carrie@fairygirlbliss.com">carrie@fairygirlbliss.com</a> – you
can also find me on Facebook & Twitter under: Carrie A. Keller or Life
Aromatherapy. <br />
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Here is my list of my favorite Life Aromatherapy products. I use these
particular products on a daily basis:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Working my magic. :)</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/healingoil.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">Healing Oil</span></b></a> (Miracle product. Prevents wrinkles. Great for
problematic, dry and sensitive skin types.)<br />
<b><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/rejuvenatingmoisturizer.html" target="_blank">Rejuvenating Moisturizer </a>(</span></b>Gorgeous smell. Hydrating & good for all skin
types.)<br />
<a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/soothingeyecream.html" target="_blank"><b style="color: purple;">Soothing Eye Cream</b></a> (Super hydrating. Great for puffiness.)<br />
<span style="background-color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/upliftingfacial.html" target="_blank"><b>Uplifting Facial & Body Spray</b></a> </span></span></span> (Gives my skin a nice glow. I use this as light
pomade, too! Smells divine!)<span style="background-color: white;"></span><br />
<b style="color: purple;">Nid Parfum</b> – (Woodsy, sensual scent. Can’t go a day without it!) </div>
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That is it, my angels. I’m wishing you a wonderful
Thanksgiving and joy-filled days in between. I am grateful for all of you!</div>
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Much love!</div>
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Carrie </div>
Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-12657368885865509652012-09-14T19:52:00.001-07:002012-09-14T19:52:41.848-07:00Let's start over, shall we?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Welcome to September. Oooh, are you ready for this?? It’s a
big month. Let this message below be our mantra for the month and going
forward:</div>
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“I will not let anyone take away my light, put me down, or
put me in a box. I will not allow other people’s fears and insecurities impact
the way I see myself. I will not let people speak to me with ugly words and
tones. I WILL CLOSE MY EARS AND EYES AND STAY INSIDE AND GROW BIGGER AND
BRIGHTER. I will <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">cherish</i> my light, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">rise above</i> and move past the limitations
that these people project on to me. And I WILL THRIVE and DANCE and SHOW MY
LIGHT TO THE WORLD. I WILL BE KINDER, MORE COMPASSIONATE AND LOVING AS A
RESULT. AND AS I MOVE AWAY FROM THEM, I WILL PRAY THAT THEY FIND THESE THINGS
IN THEMSELVES.” ck</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As humans we come in
pure and full of light. Through life we accumulate scars that some call “flaws”
and wounds that some call “stuff,” that cause us to forget who we are. If we’re
met with messages that reinforce these flaws and open these wounds, we often
react, retreat or run. For when we feel we’re not loved and accepted, if
creates distance and separation. People don’t see this though when they are
criticizing you or choosing to not be supportive when you tell them you need them
and you know why?? Because they have stuff, too; wounds and stuff that blinds
them from having any ability to be nurturing, compassionate or kind. </div>
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The thing
is…we all have the ability to heal, grow and learn. Our wounds and flaws can
become the very things that make us beautiful. The right people will see your
wounds and love you. Simply love you and tell you “it’s going to be okay. I’m
here for you. I see your suffering and burdens and I want to love and help you.”
It is our role to do the work, but even if we’ve done the work, we still have
wounds that surface. It takes strength to love, to be vulnerable and to show to
those you trust, those parts of you that aren’t perfect and that need
nurturing. The right person, people will cherish these things.</div>
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The most healing words you can say to someone you care for
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This month, I ask you to start over. Clear the slate. Accept
yourself and all your wounds and flaws. Nurture them and surround yourself with
people that nurture YOU. See the light in yourself and show it to the world.
Affirm to yourself “I am perfect in my imperfection.” We came in pure and full
of light; lets’ reignite that flame and start anew. I’m ready. Are you?? <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">:)</span></span></div>
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October will be an active month and perhaps chaotic for
some (we'll talk about that next month. ;)) . Let’s regroup, reorganize, re-assess and re-ignite. Blaze your path,
whatever that may be. I’m cleaning the slate and taking a big leap with my
dreams. Are you coming with me?? </div>
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These are my words for all of you:</div>
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I love you.</div>
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I am here for you.</div>
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I will be your friend and ear if you need one.</div>
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And if you are hurting, I will love you more.</div>
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Thank you all for always being such and inspiration and joy
in my life. I’m sorry I’ve been remiss in sending these messages out on a regular
basis, but I have re-committed, re-organized and am starting anew and that
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And here are a little “light” options to spray on your
gorgeous self. Life “Voile.” (email me with perfume purchase requests at <a href="mailto:lifearomatherapy@yahoo.com">lifearomatherapy@yahoo.com</a>) or how
about a little<a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html" target="_blank"> Light -7<sup>th</sup> chakra </a>spray. Mmmm, you’re gonna smell
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One more thing!! I'm coming to Phoenix! </div>
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I'd love to see your beautiful faces!!</div>
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Love to you all. I’m sending blessings and wishes for an
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Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-25434930891236678642012-07-25T16:14:00.000-07:002012-07-25T16:17:36.414-07:00Light 'em up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>A spark of light ignites the night and I am inflamed and
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Welcome to July (and now August!), friends. I hope you are embracing the long
days of summer. This month is a special month for me. I was born this month
(thank you mom & dad). As a child I probably took for granted having a summer
birthday: Endless pool days, BBQ’s, play dates with friends…<br />
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I never lose sight of what I <i>have </i>and my might for what I <i>want</i>
grows fiercer and fiercer every day. That’s why this month is dedicated to
lighting up your path. I mean <i>really</i>
TURN IT ON. We have to illuminate our dreams and share our spirits with the
world. So many of us discount our talents because there is “too much
competition” or “you’re too old” or “too young” too “inexperienced,” “not
talented enough.” Please stop this non-sense. These are all illusions that keep
people safe so that they don’t have to face rejection or criticism. Often we
discount our abilities and that’s unfortunate. I see many talented, I mean
TALENTED people that are doing nothing with their work. I give them space
knowing that it may just be a matter of timing and that when they are ready and
confident enough, they will go into the world with their gifts.<br />
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Please share your gifts with the world. I'll be here to cheer you on! <br />
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Here is a list of things to help you stay motivated this month. I wrote this some time ago, but felt it was important to share again:<br />
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<b>"Rules" for life </b><br />
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creation, others are ideas I've adopted. I thought I'd share them with
you for inspiration, support...because we all need a little help and
sometimes, I too, need a reminder:) Enjoy!).<br />
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<b>Trust yourself</b>. Be true to who you are and trust what you feel. Only <span style="font-style: italic;">you</span> know what is right and best for you. Key is to discover that for yourself and honor it.<br />
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<b>Believe in your heart and what is holds. </b>No
one truly knows what is inside you and what is closest to your heart.
Your dreams are your own, so hold on to them. The greatest romantics,
inventors, artists were deemed "crazy" because of the risks they took in
love and with their work. Go for it in love and go BIG....do the same
with your dreams! So often we discount our feelings and use our minds to
"rationalize" our behavior and what we see for ourselves. What you feel
in your heart is true because <i>you</i> feel it. Believe it!<br />
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<b>Be Grateful - </b>for everything.<br />
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<b>Live life with Joy</b>.
Find a way to bring light to yourself and to others every day. See the
good in life! You have a hand in creating your circumstances. Choose to
release negativity and see the best in everyone and everything.<br />
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<b>When things get tough</b>,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> look at the lesson. </span>Every
experience has value and provides a chance for learning and growth. If
things are tough and you are meeting resistance, let it go. Most likely
your intuition is trying to tell you that something isn't right for you.<br />
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<b>Pay attention to your energy</b>. Do those things that "uplift" you and surround yourself with people that do the same.<br />
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<b>Live life with integrity</b>. Do the right thing and honor the standards you set for yourself.<br />
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<b>Be truthful. </b>Honesty supports everyone in the long run. Sometimes people are afraid to tell the truth because they are afraid of how the other person will respond. Let me tell you, it will only hurt you in the long run. The truth always comes to surface somehow.<br />
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<b>Be kind</b>. Have compassion. Understand that most of the time, people are doing the best they can with the tools they have in the moment.<br />
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<b>LIVE LIFE! </b><br />
If you want to spread some good vibes and send a message to others with our new <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/awarenesstees.html" target="_self">Awareness Tee's,</a> we won't stop you:) They are super soft and fun to wear. If anything, you might make some new friends by putting one on!<br />
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Here's a little music inspiration for you, as well!! (well, a couple of artists I've been listening to lately). <br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7SSC3ex-bA" target="_blank">Blood - The Middle East </a><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKPkwpZqW_g" target="_blank">As Tall as Cliffs - Margot & the Nuclear So & So's </a><br />
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Have a wonderful July (and August), everyone! Sending lots of light your way!<br />
Carrie <br />
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A belated welcome to June! I’ve missed you all, dearly. I feel time these days is limited and I wish for more of it; especially when it comes to sharing and communicating with all of you. :)</div>
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I’m being sincere in saying I would like more time. I would like more moments, more space, freedom to enjoy and appreciate everything in life. It is not enough for me to have a few moments with great friends and family. It’s not enough when I hang up the phone wishing I had more time to talk to someone I know needs more support. It’s not enough when I feel stretched and my heart hurts because I want more time to give to everyone and everything in my life.</div>
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Due to my responsibilities, I have to manage my time. I do my best and choose to see every moment as sacred. There is nothing and no one I take for granted. I send that intention out to the universe; that everyone and everything that I encounter feel the sincerity of my gratitude. I am <em>lucky</em> to be in a position to support and connect with so many special people.</div>
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When absent from writing, I send gratitude to those of you that actually check my website and blog to see if I’ve made a new post and I send light hoping that you will be patient and know that I am supporting you all even when I’m not communicating.</div>
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My wish for June is that we see each moment as sacred. Please don’t assume that anyone in your life will be there tomorrow. Each day is new and brings gifts, beginnings, endings, light, grief, joy…we cannot predict what each day will bring. That is the magic of life. If we learn to appreciate EVERYTHING, good or bad, we create more space in our hearts for love and a deeper experience of life. I wish to use my time wisely and choose to love <em>more</em> at every opportunity I get. I hope even when my time is limited with each of you, you feel that love.</div>
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So, the other day I almost (can’t even use the word “almost” in what I’m about to describe to you) got ran over by a bus! Yeah, not just almost…I was TOUCHING the thing! I was at a street corner near my office waiting for the light to turn. When the light turned, I stepped off the curb into the crosswalk, going about my business when a bus whipped around the corner and turned right into me!! Holy CRAP! I remember thinking “is this really happening?!?!” <br />
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I started AT THE FRONT of the bus and was literally pushing the bus away as I moved to its side as it turned into me. I’m TOUCHING THE BUS!! From the front to its side as it pushes its way into me, forcing me to flea in seconds back to the curb (we started in the middle of the crosswalk). I remember thinking; "oh my gosh, this is going to hurt. I’m going under!" I wasn’t worried about dying. I was worried about the <i>pain</i>. I could see in seconds how easily one could get pulled under considering the angle and how it was turning into me. It all, like most accidents (or near accidents) happened in seconds. The bus driver stopped up the street but never got out, but people driving in the opposite direction ran from their vehicles to make sure I was okay. It was frightening. Shocking. And today as I relive the experience I still shake my head in awe that it even happened and that I’m okay.<br />
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That’s the thing with near accidents. It’s frightening to think about the chance of what could have happened. It revives a sense of gratitude and appreciation for life, our health and well being, family and friends. I didn’t need a severe injury to reclaim my sense of purpose and appreciation for life, health and people in my life. Maybe that’s why I wasn’t injured. Maybe I just needed something to put things in perspective; or maybe the bus driver needed to be reprimanded to avoid future incidents. It’s not always about us. We are all connected. Even the people that fled from their vehicles were part of it all. Maybe something shifted in them that day. All I know is that I’m grateful that nothing serious happened. <br />
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This month I'd like to suggest bringing to your awareness how interconnected we all are and being conscious of that. Be aware of your actions and how you spread your energy. Try to be conscious of avoiding negative patterns and words; for they send out a nasty signal and impact us and the people around us more than we are even conscious of. Try to UPLIFT. BE OPTIMISTIC. GRATEFUL. This month I'm getting back to my roots of writing on a daily basis 5 things I'm grateful for. Wanna join me??? I've been working with mantras lately, too which I feel keep me in a sacred space and help uplift my energy/vibration. Any type of ritual you can create this month and going forward to keep you in the space of gratitude and positivity will help you tremendously. I guarantee! :)<br />
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Side note...keeping your eye out for large moving objects is helpful too. Wink, wink. Second side note: there is a video of the bus incident! The supervisor from the transportation office said it is frightening to look at and that "thank god" I was aware enough to see and respond so quickly. She said had I been texting or distracted it would have been horrific. Ummmmm. Please, please learn from this all of you that text while you drive or while crossing the street (especially you all in Fort Lee, NJ where it is not illegal to walk while texting -- oh my goodness). Hope my story creates a little (or a lot) of awareness.</div>
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Okay. GRATITUDE. AWARENESS. APPRECIATION. POSITIVITY. That's the mantra this month. Got it? I DO!! :)<br />
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Now, we have to have music to get us in the mood, don't you think??<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTbObag1r0I" target="_blank">You're the One That I Want - Angus & Julia Stone (Cover)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt4tj8TtXTc&feature=related" target="_blank">I Am a Pilot - Fanfarlo</a><br />
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Let's accompany the music with my other obsession. Aromatherapy. How about a little <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/upliftingroom.html" target="_blank">Uplifting Room Spray</a>. It's my favorite to use this time of year. The Ylang Ylang and Rose Geranium remind me of the all the gorgeous flowers I smell on my walks in Santa Monica. YUMMY. You'll love!! <br />
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I am grateful for you all and wish that you have the most delightful and love filled month ever.<br />
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<br />Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-41497485662291283002012-04-11T17:24:00.011-07:002012-04-12T09:55:56.453-07:00Rave On...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivf53qoF8yXz_5uI6zECBe3Di-ZYfvNG5zBEq05m9tZcEA5C9mTmBf8K1IlPpOlaaPK5CrY_40GwuDYfRcberC6GfL64NfbPQqfa-MBcmloZDrF-m63fDKjoerq57U-7Y28paaWXuYFMC3/s1600/eagle.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730306771621139042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivf53qoF8yXz_5uI6zECBe3Di-ZYfvNG5zBEq05m9tZcEA5C9mTmBf8K1IlPpOlaaPK5CrY_40GwuDYfRcberC6GfL64NfbPQqfa-MBcmloZDrF-m63fDKjoerq57U-7Y28paaWXuYFMC3/s200/eagle.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Persistence</span></em>. The dictionary defines it as this:<br /><br /><em>Steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.<br /><br /></em>I prefer the following definition:<br /><br /><em>Continuance in a state of grace to the end.<br /><br /></em>To be this way, to demonstrate grace in the midst of obstacles, difficulties and discouragement takes more strength than you know.<br /><br />Often, when faced with challenges, I try to embody grace. I try to see the light in the situation, the higher purpose and move through it. This <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">doesn</span>’t mean that in the moment I am not emotional. Nor does it mean that I’m composed or perfect. I cry. I get overwhelmed. These emotions though, are fleeting. That is the beauty of grace. Grace is kind. It is unconditional love in action. It is acceptance, surrender, love and compassion all wrapped into one beautiful word.<br /><br />Full of grace. Yes, some days I am.<br /><br />“Graceful” – <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ummmm</span>…not so much. I run into things all the time. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Haha</span>!<br /><br />Lately, I feel that I’<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">ve</span> been faced with challenges that are not severe, yet evoke something deep in me and create an awareness of what I value more than ever. I feel that many people in my life are experiencing the same struggles. The feeling of discontent is lingering around and we are faced with looking at “what needs to change? What is fulfilling, purposeful to me? How do I get there?”<br /><br />Through grace we find the answers. We must have compassion and gratitude for our circumstances and trust that our inner knowing will guide us and bring us closer to what makes us all most fulfilled. Sometimes we have to wade in the void and trust that when we need the solution, it will come to us at the perfect moment. Perseverance in many ways is resistance…pushing through even when we don’t know the way or have the answers. Not always the best solution. Grace on the other hand is surrendering, allowing; and it involves a little (or a lot) of faith and trust.<br /><br />My wish for you this month is for you to hold on tightly to what you want. Persevere, but be graceful through the process. Sometimes the presence of discontent is there for a purpose. Support beyond our waking consciousness might be manifesting to help us. Timing IS everything. Try to keep your chin up and move through it. Hold on to what you believe and wish for and allow things to unfold gracefully. ;) You will be provided with everything you need at the perfect time for you. Promise.<br /><br />My product line is literally my lifeline. It is my joy, my everything. It is <em>meaningful</em> to me because of what it brings to all of <em>you</em>. There is a higher purpose to what I do beyond creating a skin cream or room spray. My sincere desire is to create awareness, to help others through my work, to inspire and bring light and joy to all that I encounter. Thank you all for supporting me and my mission.<br /><br />Find the thing that moves you the most and do that.<br /><br />Persevere.<br /><br />Be graceful.<br /><br />And trust that the answers will come and that you are supported when you follow your heart. ck</div><br /><div><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 191px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730557553735904530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo42VSorYuMKvUEXRJIr0_fQ4NBi9UEdRbEs-1BJoNk8cQubP_Z0XdDxm9-I90CcSsEbtnakBBmadoKd32GkHqTSHalFBxKBD5WaoG05v6fDMVK1XWwphC1ygqDtPj_FkeVtJHwrk5NDIQ/s200/Voyageur.JPG" /><br />Now how about some music and some beautiful scents to heighten the experience. I’m loving this scent right now. I have my own signature scent, but lately I’<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">ve</span> been layering it with Voyageur from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Parfum</span> my line of natural high-end fragrances. It’s intoxicating (well, I’m intoxicated by it. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Haha</span>!).<br /><br />Music! I’m obsessed with this band (The Alabama Shakes). I literally thought the lead singer was a man! She has such a distinctive, soulful, gritty voice. Take a listen.<br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwF4lwP7__s">You ain't Alone - Alabama Shakes</a></div><br /><br /><div>And because I'm thinking of him and am transported to another time with his music.<br /></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4DK4_TMgnk">Rave On - M.Ward<br /></a><br />That’s all folks. I’ll keep you posted on any events in the future. In the meantime, until next time; rave on, rock on and keep your chin high. Wink wink.</div><br /><br /><div>Carrie<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ps</span> – don’t forget to “friend” us on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">FB</span> and twitter. You’ll get the most recent feeds on what we’re up to, sales, promotions, etc. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mwah</span>!</div>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-71831044410175077832012-03-05T20:02:00.013-08:002012-03-07T15:30:30.197-08:00Ask and you shall receive...Welcome March! Welcome spring!<br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9ds3GDdVtZUq5gjbKbROnqr7zwohloOyu1ROCtpO0TBgdEjMPPfZIFYnsMX_xkLvqQE0bB3cRuPVT1XvKEWGGByxpqnyhzuyG1wtdntSkMbCXIqbLczH3PYxDqsUq7XQkWc_XiIEv1ql/s1600/Spring.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716642310103534434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9ds3GDdVtZUq5gjbKbROnqr7zwohloOyu1ROCtpO0TBgdEjMPPfZIFYnsMX_xkLvqQE0bB3cRuPVT1XvKEWGGByxpqnyhzuyG1wtdntSkMbCXIqbLczH3PYxDqsUq7XQkWc_XiIEv1ql/s200/Spring.jpg" /></a>Living in California, I feel that I’m spoiled. The weather is pretty amazing most days. It seems it is always spring here. Ha! But the energy in March is always different <em>regardless</em> of the weather, and I am super excited about THAT! </p>This is the month of dreams coming true. I feel it more than ever. Last month I noticed tremendous shifts with clients, friends and personally. All perhaps not totally comfortable, but absolutely necessary. You see, sometimes things need to be shaken up, moved out to elevate us to a higher level of experience in life. Sometime the old needs to make way for the new. THAT’s what I’m feeling this month. It will be a magical month.<br /><br />If you've ever done affirmation work, now is the time to really BRING IT ON! Things are literally blooming, so actions, intentions and thoughts will put into motion a new cycle of energy for many. If you've never heard of affirmations, it's basically in a nut shell "acting as if" in a positive sense. For example, if your mind set is to believe that nothing is ever going to happen for you, well, it probably won't. If you use an affirmative voice whether you believe it or not, it will shift the energy within and without and you will attract better, more supportive circumstances. "I create the life I want now. My dreams are coming true every day." See what I mean? :) <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Whhhhallla</span>!<br /><br />So often people don't believe that they deserve all the good in life. Our upbringings can have a tremendous impact on how we view life and respond to our circumstances. You may be doing well in your career, but suffer in relationships due to fears and patterns that have been there long before you entered the relationship. Or you may have loving, supportive relationships but are challenged with work, expression, etc. Maybe there is an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">underlying</span> belief that you don't deserve to be successful. That your art isn't a "real job" and won't make you money (maybe a thought from a parent and not your voice/thought). We all have "stuff" and things to move through no matter how wonderful our upbringing and life experience. It's <em>how</em> we choose to grow through our fears and patterns that matters. I feel that using affirmations is a good starting tool (a little therapy can't help, either. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">haha</span>. -- I mean it!).<br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Now let's go <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">back</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgt8Lf1eN-kpWbV4Mc4hso6cdmbv7P_ikXZY6p8SAesBRZkkziIzI9AZ0r64gfJVXB9fu-3MafflUGYQAgLdTy36KXvkXXSEIUe1qpKB0X8N0rCp-Oqn8N2SfGV4U81R2Lx2qa7ma-ov7x/s1600/_JAG6617+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 132px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717191993587809730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgt8Lf1eN-kpWbV4Mc4hso6cdmbv7P_ikXZY6p8SAesBRZkkziIzI9AZ0r64gfJVXB9fu-3MafflUGYQAgLdTy36KXvkXXSEIUe1qpKB0X8N0rCp-Oqn8N2SfGV4U81R2Lx2qa7ma-ov7x/s200/_JAG6617+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a> to talking about dreams coming true...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">hee</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">hee</span>.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.fredsegal.com/">Fred <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Segal</span></span> </a>is currently reviewing our fragrance line!! I am trilled about this opportunity (talk about MAGIC)!!! I typically don’t talk about things until they happen, but I feel sharing this opportunity will attract the support I need to make it happen. Send good thoughts! Now that I’m a Santa Monica local, it would be a dream to launch <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Parfum</span></span> by <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/">Life Aromatherapy </a>at this landmark store. The creative "vibe" alone from this store inspires me and I want nothing more than to be a part of what they are doing. I’ll keep you posted as to what happens!!<br /><br />Here are a few other things besides Fred <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Segal</span></span> that I’m obsessed with. Music! I’<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">ve</span></span> discovered some new artists that I’ll share perhaps next month or in my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Life-Aromatherapy/100307340336"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span></a></span> “Music, Thought and Product in the moment,” but for now, these artists represent the energy of this month. Real. Inspired. Raw. Uplifted (!!) energy.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Za_YRGFmE">So Much Things to Say - Lauryn Hill</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYaTbgkfYQw">California – Delta Spirit</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asY08yquddo">Can You Tell - Ra Ra Riot</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNzCDt2eidg">Skinny Love - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Birdy</span></span><br /></a></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">As always, thank you for your support. This month I am offering 15% off <a href="http://www.fairygirlbliss.com/">my readings</a>. I feel that this month hold powerful manifestation energy and I want to support you all in clearing out anything that is no longer serving you so that you can make way for the new uplifted energy. Email me at <a href="mailto:carrie@fairygirlbliss.com">carrie@fairygirlbliss.com</a> to schedule. Just mention that you read about the discount on the blog.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Sending so much love to you all. Let’s shake things up this month and make things happen. You know I have your back!<br /></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Wishes,<br />Carrie</p>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-69777628914120501392012-02-05T22:08:00.000-08:002012-02-07T13:47:14.612-08:00A wish for February...Welcome February!! I missed January...sorry. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wah</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wah</span>.The demands on my time lately have been heavy. I wish for more days to write and share with you all! :) That WOULD be fun!<br /><br />It's lovers day...well, soon. February 14<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. St. Valentine's Day. I think I'm going to play cupid and point my love arrows at all of you. Ha! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ouchie</span>. Don't be scared.<br /><br />My Valentine to all of you is this:<br /><br />Wishes for us all. I hope they come true (they will, they always do if you believe!).<br /><br />I WISH THAT YOU ARE SUPPORTED LIKE THIS:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWROoM11k4-FrOcnf54YziuY0ZhColgGMDxeL9b18aRxNwSzlie483M5NGdkDD9E8y5f3l1mdYzlAQ2lG9X_tly96LtEhbNaU2OZmgzBN2BIdhAZSLgCYNgRZKOtcBzmy0vW5F6WeqZp3s/s1600/Support.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 152px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705902115732275506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWROoM11k4-FrOcnf54YziuY0ZhColgGMDxeL9b18aRxNwSzlie483M5NGdkDD9E8y5f3l1mdYzlAQ2lG9X_tly96LtEhbNaU2OZmgzBN2BIdhAZSLgCYNgRZKOtcBzmy0vW5F6WeqZp3s/s200/Support.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdT8uwynqtiqK5TGmVB7TtJVGCJoPyXs4tsX7SzHEJtxYM5ODojmsXBQqUzJj5NhqTYKsTF668s25PdFvQ38nEIO7hMbhEJRjvjeWHBg2TMKXg1wUgJ8G_FeOzr6qVUyQwyBOMQqpOljkG/s1600/Adrien+Brody+kissing+Halle.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705902788146098498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdT8uwynqtiqK5TGmVB7TtJVGCJoPyXs4tsX7SzHEJtxYM5ODojmsXBQqUzJj5NhqTYKsTF668s25PdFvQ38nEIO7hMbhEJRjvjeWHBg2TMKXg1wUgJ8G_FeOzr6qVUyQwyBOMQqpOljkG/s200/Adrien+Brody+kissing+Halle.jpg" /></a><br />AND KISSED LIKE THIS (this is my boyfriend...I forgave him years ago for kissing <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Halle</span> this way. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Haha</span>!).<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5QwGms9Xuce6v5ZWFmPRxUqsLJt3556roH5hGmknejjHMi86TepM3_8vS6-5DMsOXCXFFSQ7__jpD2qhECv6ldM36hRdGOXA7Fmq1v7wgh-qNY8SyDsqbtIW7oR13WtshnlZsuVYRYsI/s1600/562664-bigthumbnail.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 287px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705904971605083202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5QwGms9Xuce6v5ZWFmPRxUqsLJt3556roH5hGmknejjHMi86TepM3_8vS6-5DMsOXCXFFSQ7__jpD2qhECv6ldM36hRdGOXA7Fmq1v7wgh-qNY8SyDsqbtIW7oR13WtshnlZsuVYRYsI/s200/562664-bigthumbnail.jpg" /></a> </p><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><br /><br />AND FEEL THIS IN YOUR HEART:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />AND FLOAT THROUGH LIFE WEIGHTLESS AND EFFORTLESS LIKE THIS:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh0tROaHjetS5miyMhyphenhyphenZ8R0FIhfDYrHBgut9Deq3DP1-Pd5EhABgnpWEZqvyH2Ax2n7De0T3gHaTjN2Qqfkn95bBRSqtEFzgbFYT_W5S5tjRvpTPaOv1Q8ozO8MK4Cw80Tia-mahNdBXZ3/s1600/dancer+4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705906520960719938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh0tROaHjetS5miyMhyphenhyphenZ8R0FIhfDYrHBgut9Deq3DP1-Pd5EhABgnpWEZqvyH2Ax2n7De0T3gHaTjN2Qqfkn95bBRSqtEFzgbFYT_W5S5tjRvpTPaOv1Q8ozO8MK4Cw80Tia-mahNdBXZ3/s200/dancer+4.jpg" /></a> </p><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><br /><br /><br />AND MOVE THROUGH LIFE LIKE THIS:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fn2wSz03RicZNGRDUaGbhJkbX88WfxLBzlIU3rxTzcME9qnjgnlMDO15_THEZVD72mBoPi4THivtjVN7OVuROiRlYZs77_8RiXTh7nIESJJuvli8Gs5LemlrpUvQGW3Pm6ZTHi6rt-Pc/s1600/dancer+5.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 159px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705906889783747730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fn2wSz03RicZNGRDUaGbhJkbX88WfxLBzlIU3rxTzcME9qnjgnlMDO15_THEZVD72mBoPi4THivtjVN7OVuROiRlYZs77_8RiXTh7nIESJJuvli8Gs5LemlrpUvQGW3Pm6ZTHi6rt-Pc/s200/dancer+5.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2gOgoAxaYZ3gveBlWzHeDm5FL__izLqu5_XI49VkZYR2YZiM5HuVA_O-fMw7zgIIIuysnVlBoCVsr-tM1WTA7XAPqFLw2YKu3pf8iuN_v4grAtANsd1Eyjotqgk0efoAyF10Dv0NKdjb/s1600/Fred+A..jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705907601011986722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2gOgoAxaYZ3gveBlWzHeDm5FL__izLqu5_XI49VkZYR2YZiM5HuVA_O-fMw7zgIIIuysnVlBoCVsr-tM1WTA7XAPqFLw2YKu3pf8iuN_v4grAtANsd1Eyjotqgk0efoAyF10Dv0NKdjb/s200/Fred+A..jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />AND LOVE LIKE THIS:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKGo8pNJmnsg9EOCF2agR_dp7PmGWDX5zJYwRBoE7uAu7GGQPfHszg5MKsQVTFORn4m8NsByJwI2gMXPl_9nVVGHz0L2U6OWGmmj6QDE16OaGhODm09Iay91eluNbuv05Wi8PXT5HIhTt/s1600/passion.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 152px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705908367840713682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKGo8pNJmnsg9EOCF2agR_dp7PmGWDX5zJYwRBoE7uAu7GGQPfHszg5MKsQVTFORn4m8NsByJwI2gMXPl_9nVVGHz0L2U6OWGmmj6QDE16OaGhODm09Iay91eluNbuv05Wi8PXT5HIhTt/s200/passion.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I WISH FOR YOU A LIFE SO FULL, AND SWEET AND TRUE. A JOY, A JOURNEY, A DREAM COME TRUE.<br /><br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day my valentines. How about a little perfume to make us all feel better?? <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ummhmm</span>. DELIGHTFUL! They'll be available in stores soon, but you can still email me directly at lifearomatherapy@yahoo.com with orders and sample requests.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJG7rU0sTTlybUTlUagMaFcCLmrwNqVE094aQcyOaE2rWRftnEnU74EUuiFjpDW2hWXlje1xsADp4AuQ3ZFXL13z8SFYu9H0pJOJGLFDDeqY3p9IePSBB7nw39upaWVKiIxd5mJ8OIXDms/s1600/_JAG6617+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 132px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705909950419745090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJG7rU0sTTlybUTlUagMaFcCLmrwNqVE094aQcyOaE2rWRftnEnU74EUuiFjpDW2hWXlje1xsADp4AuQ3ZFXL13z8SFYu9H0pJOJGLFDDeqY3p9IePSBB7nw39upaWVKiIxd5mJ8OIXDms/s200/_JAG6617+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Of course any other products from Life Aromatherapy are equally delightful. :) www.lifearomatherapy.com<br /><br /><br />Here's a little music to set your mood for the month:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyM8_NBv90Y&feature=related">All My Loving - The Beatles</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVyPBiD2rAg">Never Gonna Give You Up - Black Keys (my love)</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfNLspDL3ns">Sunday Kind of Love - Etta James (R.I.P)</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxYRbzGi8Rg&ob=av2e">Our Day Will Come - Amy Winehouse (R.I.P)<br /></a><br />Wishing you all a month of love and beyond....<br />Carrie<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-77292375109094011492011-12-19T17:11:00.001-08:002011-12-19T22:26:08.095-08:00Ode to JoyA belated welcome to December -- the month of sugar plum fairies, sparkly lights and the celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Ramadan.<div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 139px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688012180741342194" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoD389vzTjiMmMr32BidVs5Dy0-Yz3idJj9Zbn6G6tRZtN9dbz0IW3ISdrSjdKagdv-IW8xOfpw_jUW7du-HMO9AYMKBU7cUtocvy-bW0kkEAJq4P_CvDPJdLTS6vaLFKv3D8un105Uru/s200/Sugarplum+fairy.jpg" border="0" /> (sugarplum fairy)<br /></div><br />I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ve</span> delayed in writing this message for a number of reasons; one being time. Ha! The other, well, I had a number of messages I wanted to share with you all. It was difficult to decide. I’ll save the others for next time. ;)<br /><br />Here we go!<br /><br />When I first moved to LA over a year and a half ago, I was not doing so well adjusting being away from the home I knew for 24 years, Arizona. To sort out my emotions; l’d go on walks. I walked 1000 miles, I think in the first few months in LA. Ha! No, really, I did.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjEpue-wgKJ_Io7HOVhVYXRfEYbBCA3YBfei-zgncch22m97CpTz-gjHzwrwsS3zrwmOh3L78OK7mioJoJZASPPnR6vTP1L_XaBUVOXHJ1wLYH5c9vwWx8zdhXBmIDg8k5WFV_lrqq5ty/s1600/Perfume+1.jpg"><br /></a><br />One day while on a walk, I saw this little boy from afar that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">couldn't</span> have been any older than 2. As I approached he and his nanny, he looked at me and started running towards me! His smile was ear to ear as he ran my direction (it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">wasn</span>’t THAT far) and when he got to me he wrapped his little arms around my legs and with a big smile looked up at me and said with his little voice “HI!” <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688014030876738914" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJJ-Zl6Tg27LQFwXsspkluoBP7C_KPpnJW-UbLmlhlnbRxM0cyCfBpUtBU15YEpw-pOwBNYRXh8dBQjEVpG1dGvdpWUIHwhNt1NQGUmIVDmx1rur8uB0VufPaq2-1qatYibwU8NKLNrjc/s200/happy+little+boy.jpg" border="0" />I was taken back and overwhelmed with joy. No child (that I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">didn</span>’t personally know—I get lots of hugs from little ones that I know :)) had ever done that to me. I was a total stranger to him, but the way he greeted me that day was as if I was his mom! I felt like he knew or someone above knew that I needed that type of love. I will never forget his face or that day and how he so fearlessly embraced me. I have not seen him since even though I walk my neighborhood every day, but every time I think of that day I smile and feel gratitude for that little angel.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Wouldn</span>’t it be nice if we always greeted each other that way? I may start doing that with some of you. Watch out! Ha! I won’t grab your legs though, that could be dangerous.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip3shWr9enDeof4jwv58dZYwmWpbkVAZ26pbqaNA4aIBUOZVZy0wy6h5YW8z9agp825guOJmsO0PaL4qrbmdbMGT8tRctwD2M76FDI7WfIrr4y-9iaNUEYg8DJEBQWLzt63J6sevlQP-en/s1600/Elf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip3shWr9enDeof4jwv58dZYwmWpbkVAZ26pbqaNA4aIBUOZVZy0wy6h5YW8z9agp825guOJmsO0PaL4qrbmdbMGT8tRctwD2M76FDI7WfIrr4y-9iaNUEYg8DJEBQWLzt63J6sevlQP-en/s200/Elf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688072195508720050" border="0" /></a>This month I ask that you focus on being joy-filled and lifting people up (not literally.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Haha</span>).<br /><br />Sometimes the holidays can get people down and be overwhelming. Let’s all try to focus on supporting each other and enjoying the light this time of year. If you don’t have family and friends to be with, do something that makes you feel good-- maybe that’s giving to a stranger or doing something for someone in need. Even jesters like opening doors, buying your co-worker a tea/coffee, bringing someone a flower can bring more light than you know to a person’s day. Life Aromatherapy gifts go far, too (wink wink).<br /><br />Some of you may not know that Life Aromatherapy gives a percentage to all our profits to organizations like the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">IRC</span> (<a href="http://www.rescue.org/double-your-impact">http://www.rescue.org/doub</a><a href="http://www.rescue.org/double-your-impact"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">le</span>-your-impact</a>). My intention with formulating my line was to provide effective, all natural products free of harmful chemicals and to support people on all levels…especially those people faced with dire circumstances. Thank you for supporting me and my products. Your support goes further than you know. You are helping others when you purchase my products whether you know it or not. Now, doesn't that make you feel uplifted?? :)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Be like the stars. Brilliant. Full of light. And if someone makes you feel less than you are. Shine your light on them and burn ‘em up.</span> ck</span><br /><br />We are more than the roles we play in our lives. We are light-filled beings who sometimes forget to shine our light or forget that we have it at all. This Christmas shine <a name="_GoBack"></a>your light on others. Rest and rejuvenate for the New Year. Enjoy this time and set goals for 2012 to be better to yourself and work towards those things that lift you up and make you feel alive. NOW IS THE TIME. I mean it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSlI9qMXDKIc9JBwMjicdFlvcE5AUXEResnfagpAd9XQNXrJA_JQVJdNNwNj0ZSsSZmmpYG-VZEJND36BuiSQDZHeXpyCw-4eyh6NYMbNetHiS0OWDBDY8zOeNpC4eJrQUIauNUMDxZOF/s1600/Parfum+1.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSlI9qMXDKIc9JBwMjicdFlvcE5AUXEResnfagpAd9XQNXrJA_JQVJdNNwNj0ZSsSZmmpYG-VZEJND36BuiSQDZHeXpyCw-4eyh6NYMbNetHiS0OWDBDY8zOeNpC4eJrQUIauNUMDxZOF/s200/Parfum+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688080416654380850" border="0" /></a><br />I accomplished one of my dreams….<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Parfum</span>! I’m obsessed with my new line and hope you'll fall in love, too<span style="text-decoration: underline;">!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UTI0u6sNq8QbXctCM4Bd0HF2M-EiH9YPMAr6PrefrY099l0nRAhokTXOcJXek99D-wWEALKg4XCS8NxEuJmFT529LSMp3sT8NPTLF0CFE_x-33M5drxPADAw4iaPQ13L6U3E-0H0bapd/s1600/Parfum+1.jpg"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseFiDlDoJFwNZ_FA731Ay4-gjqpUcW5HOu8JZ6IgK2Gi08hm_AgbB4pUDLGFehUjD9aoLKR4keF0DB6hjzf1-lLbb7uu02pHWwXLv-ruv-XgjoHI3M61S5FQDC0S1E8CJ-7FWXu5lr8kW/s1600/Perfume+1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiseFiDlDoJFwNZ_FA731Ay4-gjqpUcW5HOu8JZ6IgK2Gi08hm_AgbB4pUDLGFehUjD9aoLKR4keF0DB6hjzf1-lLbb7uu02pHWwXLv-ruv-XgjoHI3M61S5FQDC0S1E8CJ-7FWXu5lr8kW/s200/Perfume+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688079697425010786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYl2yWG24sDUSVQzP1rNRhsOgaTAVK0sS1V_nLwqc0N3g1s5SgEMIO_nZ4Azvzv2lxTmgnrUNXHWGbMaqR153CpeffXdc90qFwt6RV2cUHN0v_jxnP23wYQCWcvlm0sApC9nVtCUYasZQs/s1600/Parfum+1.jpg"><br /></a>The feedback has been wonderful; thank you to all of you that have already purchased a fragrance or two!! We will be doing an “official” launch this spring so look for us in stores and magazines, soon! In the meantime, I can assist with intuitively choosing a fragrance for you (yes, I can actually do this. ha!) or I am happy to create a custom formula for you. The perfumes will soon be available on our <a href="http://lifearomatherapy.com/">Life Aromatherapy</a> website, but not for a little while. So, email me directly at: <a href="mailto:lifearomatherapy@yahoo.com">lifearomatherapy@yahoo.com</a> for interest suggestions. Store locations will be posted on our website, soon.<br /><br />One last thing: Music!!!<br /><br />I have to admit that my music scouting has taken a back seat to the perfumes lately, but here are some holiday favorites that I hope you will enjoy. The John Denver is for my Papa. :) The others for me (and you).<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gEe-CKH2W0&feature=related">Winters Song - Sara <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Bareilles</span> & Ingrid <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Michaelson</span></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQViqx6GMY">All I Want for Christmas is You - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Mariah</span> Carey (still one of my favorites) </a></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ88tWTISz8&feature=related">Last Christmas - Florence & the Machine</a><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Cy-QTA5aM">Aspen Glow - John Denver </a></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AWFf7EAc4&ob=av2e">Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley (this song moves me every time I listen to it)</a><br /><br />I am sending all the stars in the sky to you all to LIGHT YOU UP and fill your hearts with holiday cheer.<br /><br />Love to you all. Happy Holidays and may the new year bring all your dreams to fruition.<br />Carrie </div></div></div>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-56817128744150638692011-11-16T17:46:00.001-08:002011-11-16T18:01:07.670-08:00I'm coming to Phoenix....come with me. :)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675775345622122898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYCPqBRL4uMefjsjt5JBUTQ1aWWpU4qFfvn-3-opj-YJlikRHyY88T7pUCatw5zkwIAWtYmhfiIki1OMv1FGIecmwwVyuguqYAWLZOGbW-_Sl-HfUQwLOg6wYTJ6FGRy1mrpUfUUxOPxD/s200/Me+yoga.jpg" /> Yup, yours truly is coming to Phoenix this month to teach a Manifestation Flow Class. Come visit me. It'll be a festive time and I'll make you work while you bring in your manifestations. :)<br /><br />Here are the details:<br /><br /><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>Urban Yoga Phoenix</strong></span><br />3225 N. Central Ave<br />Phoenix, AZ 85012<br />tel:602.277.9642<br /><a href="http://www.urbanyogaphoenix.com/">http://www.urbanyogaphoenix.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Saturday, November 26th<br />1-2:30pm ($20)<br />Bring a towel, water and a journal.<br /><br />This workshop begins with an intention of what you would like to manifest and bring into your life now and going in to the New Year. Blessings will be given to seal the intention. Then enjoy a heart opening vinyasa flow class designed to uplift your spirit and energy while simultaneously opening and balancing the chakras. Throughout the workshop, Carrie will be diffusing the space with a variety of essential oils to clear, uplift and energize your spirit and deepen your practice.<br /><br />An intuitively guided mediation will conclude the class and seal in the intentions/manifestations and leave you feeling balanced, refreshed and renewed. Join us for this special day of fun!<br /><br />Carrie A, Keller is the Owner and Creator of Life Aromatherapy, is an intuitive guide (psychic), yoga instructor, artist, and designer of a line ofchakra jewelry and inspirational items. Her life is dedicated to helping people on their journey through healing,creating awareness and empowerment. <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/</a> <a href="http://www.fairygirlbliss.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fairygirlbliss.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675777868478476706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPzxv4_f2eAQQdi7la-CIqMzPFsmgF6ABPbh8mB1riG5tXggLOMfReClZq5CxHFEn7UvAz4xKJudnuVZrYtJsXgj0xyKY0qC1dSlFNMepEKGRrNTFCJ_kvSXh4FlXxrR3MxOrsnER-Rat/s200/blowing+kisses.jpg" />Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-62480588546599136902011-11-01T22:21:00.000-07:002011-11-03T13:49:13.379-07:00Good Voodoo<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Keeping up with the theme of last month...I have a little story for you: </span><br /></span><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglz8xaEcNrLi_rAaCB6VeMOJtXgc6tN2835dOL6p9d1V0DWw0fBHi6IqA5bNcX-SyVQ-awy4QSzW0hYHr9jhu3e14Kl6DAE2jBJS_8xr2N91BmrlMH8WWAkgiQ5rT9SYBMp5BRgVPu4ZuD/s1600/New+Orleans.png"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 122px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670612800640301682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglz8xaEcNrLi_rAaCB6VeMOJtXgc6tN2835dOL6p9d1V0DWw0fBHi6IqA5bNcX-SyVQ-awy4QSzW0hYHr9jhu3e14Kl6DAE2jBJS_8xr2N91BmrlMH8WWAkgiQ5rT9SYBMp5BRgVPu4ZuD/s200/New+Orleans.png" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">A friend of mine</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> recently visited New Orleans. Before his visit, he asked if he could bring me anything back from his trip (probably because he saw in my eyes how desperately I wanted to visit a home that I've known in my heart, but have never seen). "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">YESSS</span>, please bring me some "GOOD VOODOO MAGIC!!!" I begged!! He laughed, but a part of me knew that he would do what he could to bring me back some magic. I felt it. When he returned from his trip, he pulled out for me not ONE, but THREE voodoo magic dolls!! Lemme tell you, I adore this man already, but when I saw the dolls, something in my heart lit up (like a little girl getting a puppy!) and I couldn't stop from smiling and feeling immense appreciation and gratitude for him. If only he knew what the dolls represented to me. To know that they came from a place so imbued with magic, mystery, history...well, there are no words that capture the feeling except; <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">KAZZZAMM</span>!!! :) <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Haha</span>!</span><br /></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2yHl6Ep3gxfxwP935mptpNemEurGBXTZRYBg59ftzD-r3s3sJaqWQqgF7nrBnH5ReWT6R5j5Tja99zij7mb_vwCVGaQLqU-2lEgG47UBX2SnFjLlWRvQyTX7RPJMCM-Ome85SLSlTZlQp/s1600/excitement.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 167px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 167px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670617755616419474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2yHl6Ep3gxfxwP935mptpNemEurGBXTZRYBg59ftzD-r3s3sJaqWQqgF7nrBnH5ReWT6R5j5Tja99zij7mb_vwCVGaQLqU-2lEgG47UBX2SnFjLlWRvQyTX7RPJMCM-Ome85SLSlTZlQp/s200/excitement.jpg" /></a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">See, the dolls represent a long line of what I believe we are capable of creating and manifesting in our lives; MAGIC. It is everywhere, but sometimes we forget to see the magic in our lives and forget to wonder, dream and aspire for things far, far beyond our i<span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin;font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';" ><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">magination</span>. </span></span><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I think for the last while I've forgotten about magic. I've had to balance so much in the last few months that I think to some degree, my belief in magic went away. I would see glimpses of it, but it was a struggle. I felt like I was just working, keeping my head above water,doing my best to support those people in my life, but not feeling fulfilled or hopeful; which isn't like me. Something shifted going into October, and now going in to November (with my magical dolls), all I feel is light, magic and a feeling of excitement and exhilaration that I haven't felt for some time.Yesterday on my run, I literally wanted to skip and dance. Everything I saw <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">in the</span> moonlight had a special glow and it seemed like behind every shadow was something interesting to discover. No fears were present, only hope and a knowing that my world is perfect just as it is and it keeps getting better. And a feeling of there is nothing that is too far out of my reach, especially if I believe in my own magic and trust that I am supported beyond my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">comprehens</span><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin;font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';" >ion of what that really means.</span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin;font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';" ><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Dancer</span></span></b><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">God said; dance in the light<br />I did<br />He said; love wholeheartedly<br />I have<br />And will<br />He said; forgive<br />I do every day<br />And forget</span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">I try<br />He said you’re bigger & brighter than you think<br />And stronger<br />He told me to believe<br />I do<br />To trust<br />I do<br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">To have patience<br />I’m trying<br />He said; you’ll see in the end<br />That it’s all worthwhile<br />I believe him<br />Because I see glimpses of him<br />Everywhere<br />In the eyes of all I see<br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">And the smiles<br />And I feel him when I<br />Dance in the light<br />-ck</span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZu4esb_V7Bu_GNh-xFkCAxPfCxyj9WtgmPjCOxc128l9dKmLo6Ukozi9Z8pv2HfFxk_ELdcjlNuJly5YmMXBvOv1lWCU0sCO4p5q25-5eaE_F7fJWSsj19kRLaL0nmaHTTdl5B0bc7VcN/s1600/562664-bigthumbnail.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 148px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670620539164671874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZu4esb_V7Bu_GNh-xFkCAxPfCxyj9WtgmPjCOxc128l9dKmLo6Ukozi9Z8pv2HfFxk_ELdcjlNuJly5YmMXBvOv1lWCU0sCO4p5q25-5eaE_F7fJWSsj19kRLaL0nmaHTTdl5B0bc7VcN/s200/562664-bigthumbnail.jpg" /></a></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">So, what do you think<span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin;font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';" > about <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">working your</span> own magic?? Huh?? Come on, I wanna see your tricks! </span>:) I’m inspired by so many of you. Your spirits, talent, fearlessness<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"></span><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin;font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';" ><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error"></span>. We have to trust ourselves and believe we are creating a life full of light, magic and joy!! We HAVE to!</span></span></span></p><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Aligned with that, I’m spreading some magic in a bottle. We've launched our perfume line!! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yay</span>!! Talk about attracting what you want, well, these are sure to bring things in.:) I was actually inspired by 1920's Paris (which New Orleans in the day represents, too) in the packaging design. The story of the perfumes is mystical and magical. You're going to love them! My good friend April, a FABULOUS, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">SUPER</span> talented designer, captured my vision beautifully. Thank you, April!! </span><a href="http://www.redhead-design.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.redhead-design.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 156px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670621080828059170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDS8DMtlolhyJb4Pe6yDLbts5OWx_lKzZWYiIV8gx13T0_vyrX6jAqSSsF1Ghv6JBWt3aYXzY6jAkXG_fJa08kdxSj4L8txNRCK69RSO3w-rFRDODHZMC9Qcr6LqGkwu2UlN4c8jvGD7k/s200/1920%2527s.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">You can wear the fragrances alone or layer them with others in the group to create your own unique fragrance. They will be going up on our website, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">soo</span><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin;font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';" >n! You can email me directly with any interest. I can also create a custom formula just for you by tuning in to your energy/vibration. :)</span> </span><br /><br /></span></p><br /><div><span style="font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';"><span style="font-size:130%;">And for more inspiration! <span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>MUSIC!</strong></span></span></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Feist</span> – </span></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsq2uZVm4So"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:blue;">Strangers</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br />Serge <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gainsbourg</span> - </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkyJ07TK2dQ"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:blue;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:130%;">L'anamour</span></span></a></div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Cure - </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIpI1ga1WM&feature=related"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Close To Me</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Florence & the Machine - </span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHWiY73Qcbw&feature=related">Never Let Me Go<br /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Also, support others in their efforts to help others. This story is pretty neat and I love their intention.<br /></span></div><br /><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin;font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';" ><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993399;"><strong>Falling Whistles</strong></span> (</span></span><a href="http://www.fallingwhistles.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">fallingwhistles</span>.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">)<br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Did you know that</span><a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"> Life Aromatherapy </span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">contributes a percentage of all profits to the </span><a href="http://www.rescue.org/"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:130%;">IRC</span></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> and other organizations that support humanitarian and social causes. Please know that is our greatest intention…to help all of you and support people across the world. You’re support makes an enormous difference. </span><br /></span><br /><div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">One last thing -- over the last few days, a message has been coming up. Maybe because I've seen more than ever how valuable life <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">and</span> our connections with people are. Don't take your relationships for granted. Don't go days, weeks without reaching out and letting them know you care. A couple friends of mine have lost people in the last week that they are very close to and it always reminds me of the short time we have here. If you have an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">argument</span> with someone; make it right and rise above it. Keep your boundaries, but do it in love. Hold on to those that are dear to you and let them know as much as you can how much they mean to you. I don't think any of us get tired of too much love. :)</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">I’m waving my magic wand at you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">all, and</span> asking that all your greatest dreams come true. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">KAZZAMMM</span>! </span></div><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin;font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';" ></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Oh, before I forget!!! I'm coming to </span><a href="http://www.urbanyogaphx.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Urban Yoga in Phoenix</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">!! Mark your calendars for a blissful, flowing, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">manifestation</span> abundant class!! Call or email Urban Yoga to Register. 602.277.9642<br /></span><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Details:</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;">Urban Yoga Phoenix<br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6633ff;"><strong>Creative Manifestation Flow w/Carrie Keller</strong></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;">November 26<br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">1-2:30pm</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Bring a mat, towel, water and a journal!! :)</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin;font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';" >Much love!<br /></span><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin;font-family:'Cambria', 'serif';" >Carrie</span></span></span></div>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-64255812106061413132011-10-05T09:45:00.000-07:002011-10-07T12:05:43.411-07:00Work Your Magic!"In India, there is a method of catching monkeys. Food is placed in a pot with a small hole in it. When the monkey puts its hands in to grab the food, it tries to take its hand out, but cannot. The monkey starts to be filled with immense fear because it thinks there is something in the pot holding its hands from getting out.It doesn’t realize that all it has to do is open its hand and let go of the food and it will be able to remove its hand from the pot. If we let go of what we hold onto, we would be free as well." - The Daily Guru<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjec8QCWM8qFzmZFVONCZVKoxx24LIDl5DSkcKK0RuBLivisYbKW3Exw1ITrsggdUGvYtKHwmoxeIFRqFtcEPeKMreIQs-fzELhtuKscHW9p4-UIWhAagdJX7ZZl8zVQi9Buq3U5BmCupTL/s1600/letting+go+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660155453523623666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjec8QCWM8qFzmZFVONCZVKoxx24LIDl5DSkcKK0RuBLivisYbKW3Exw1ITrsggdUGvYtKHwmoxeIFRqFtcEPeKMreIQs-fzELhtuKscHW9p4-UIWhAagdJX7ZZl8zVQi9Buq3U5BmCupTL/s200/letting+go+2.jpg" border="0" /></a>Happy October!! Oh, how I’ve missed you all (and FALL).<br /><br />Well, I’ve fallen off the wagon again with my writing. Sorry!! I wanted to do nothing other than hibernate for the last few weeks. Please forgive me. As with all my messages, I hope this one meets you at the perfect moment. :)<br /><br /><br /><div>Are you ready for this month?? You better get prepared, because October is all about action! I like to call this energy “no messing around” energy. Hee hee. There is a gentleness that surrounds this forceful energy, though; I feel that we are being led to step more fully into our divine power.<br />The last week of September was intense and was very hard on many people, me included, but in ultimately in a positive way. Coming in to the new month (October) I noticed a different energy, less masculine, less aggressive. What I felt with this shift was this: nothing that is not aligned with your truth is going to stay around this month, and fortunately the gentle energy that I referred to earlier, is carrying us all <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvhmFFUzzJ94IDsWx-YJGIvEZoaMIJ8XaHseA0MxrpS0xPmiFYukxRWF9nWjMn7d48Y4XR94oJkBLeuPEliUdvPjvvX2T8DbL3VulkniRmv9WbcoDuSWbWdiFu4tcehqQEWBp1rSb9TIA/s1600/freedom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660156074819517538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 181px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvhmFFUzzJ94IDsWx-YJGIvEZoaMIJ8XaHseA0MxrpS0xPmiFYukxRWF9nWjMn7d48Y4XR94oJkBLeuPEliUdvPjvvX2T8DbL3VulkniRmv9WbcoDuSWbWdiFu4tcehqQEWBp1rSb9TIA/s200/freedom.jpg" border="0" /></a>and bringing in the joy that comes with honoring what IS serving you in every area in your life.<br /><br /><br />Now, the energy of the planets can get things moving, but it is we that ultimately that make the decision to make changes in our lives. Situations will arise that we have no control over, but we always have a choice as to how we deal with them. We always have a choice, whether we think so or not.<br />I’m now ready to write, share and create. My energy last month was devoted to finding more balance in my life, as my schedule was getting to be a bit nutty. It is still nutty, but absolutely better. It was necessary to make some changes and create space for what brings me the most joy…and I had to make the changes in all areas…work, relationships, health, etc.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhSylNIo2y1WWwl1NBpmaquNDGpZwnKT-rKGMoU1dXOZblyPlvpFvM19XqsGyhTV_3BkLg5lQpyMiPSpgwUxqUY4oKCURl7gdowHmxX2kCpCd4lk1ZMdeZl71YK_pAxDVfEX26972mQCj/s1600/magic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660156357237134930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 153px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhSylNIo2y1WWwl1NBpmaquNDGpZwnKT-rKGMoU1dXOZblyPlvpFvM19XqsGyhTV_3BkLg5lQpyMiPSpgwUxqUY4oKCURl7gdowHmxX2kCpCd4lk1ZMdeZl71YK_pAxDVfEX26972mQCj/s200/magic.jpg" border="0" /></a>I’m telling you this because I want you all to work your magic this month. No messing around!! Ha! Make the necessary changes you need to make in order to create more room for joy and all those things and people that will support you. If something drains your energy, let it go (at least consciously). Create some magic and let the NEW come in. It’s going to be an action oriented, determined month, but the the gentleness of the energy is going to feel supportive. So, step into your power and take advantage of it, because the next couple months are going to be about REST (at least I think so…we’ll see how I feel next month. Haha!).<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQwRT13083aL2yOM38ASkITKeRkODiOUO1A10YhDKadDkaBx1_Ab6LoYgBUrjUIBa4Wlg6l6JlrYABdyK_SMTc0Wne3FxcOA7GcTz_kLoasbcC0Qheat067PSiIpt_PZ8rnsGnUu3pARo/s1600/freedom+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660161614573429506" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 263px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 173px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQwRT13083aL2yOM38ASkITKeRkODiOUO1A10YhDKadDkaBx1_Ab6LoYgBUrjUIBa4Wlg6l6JlrYABdyK_SMTc0Wne3FxcOA7GcTz_kLoasbcC0Qheat067PSiIpt_PZ8rnsGnUu3pARo/s200/freedom+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />To help you this month in working your magic, I am recommending the <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/alluringroomspray.html">Alluring Room or Alluring Facial & Body Spray </a>(for men and women). The alluring blend contains benzoin (smells like vanilla), ylang ylang, palmarosa…all attracting and enticing oils. I’m dousing myself with them now. YUMMMMY! I feel magical already. :)<br /><br />Also, keep an eye out for our perfumes. We are almost done with the final stage of the packaging, so they should be launching this month. You are going to LOVE them!! They are beeeautiful!!!<br /><br />And of course a little music for inspiration:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_oLKupaubo">James Brown - Get up offa that thing</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS17Y6mk08c&feature=related">French Kicks - Abandon</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvaqeS_CiIc&ob=av2n">White Denim - Street Joy</a><br /><br />I’ve missed you all so much. Please let me know how you are doing. If there is a store that you frequent that either is out of stock of our products or if there is a store you’d like to see us in, <span id="formatbar_Buttons" style="DISPLAY: block"><span class=" down" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" style="DISPLAY: block"><img class="gl_link" alt="Link" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" border="0" /></span></span>please let me know! We want the products to reach all of you any way they can!<br /><br />Also - with the change of the season, some people find that they need a little more support going in to the next couple months. I am offering 15% off <a href="http://www.fairygirlbliss.com/">my readings </a>this month. Just mention that you saw the promotion in this blog post and I'll apply the discount. :) Email: fairygirlbliss@yahoo.com to book.<br /><br />I am sending so much love, joy and magical fairy dust to you all. I hope this is a powerful month for you.<br />Xoxo,<br />Carrie<a name="_GoBack"></a> </div>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-84373061170809861812011-08-09T16:11:00.000-07:002011-08-16T07:41:29.852-07:00Finders KeepersSometimes I wish that we could keep all those things and people we love, indefinitely. I suppose we can, to some degree. I mean they have a show all about people that hold on to things (Hoarders) Ha! I have things that I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ve</span> kept that are very special to me and I am attached to them because of their significance, but when it comes to people, I try <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ohh</span> so very hard to practice “detachment.”
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<br />Through my relationships and learning from life and my readings, I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ve</span> learned what creates the most amount of suffering is if we are too attached to anything. Fears typically create attachments, because on a subconscious level we think that if we can cling on to something, it will stay. It will keep us safe. And when it leaves, we are crushed. Devastated. Angry. And we will typically do it all over again or avoid getting attached to anything and anyone, altogether, out of fear of being hurt again.
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<br />I am still attached to my family and friends. I give space and understand that we all have our lives and cannot be at each other’s beck and call every moment, but the current of love and support is always <a name="_GoBack">there and that is what I stay connected to regardless, even if weeks or months go by without seeing </a>each other. The current of love and support remains.
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6drkSr6NT3Q3saVz5uWdTtrbVywZmK12iOXDYeXND9a2omJcQmjc1LNYfKOUXGPqnZ4_Xxlz-eav8EEiHDjh6_pLrzTmEVyos2mavLTk_q6DzYDFAgp_jt1XoxSxNU9FliYVFjGdzh0u1/s1600/Holding+on+to+someone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6drkSr6NT3Q3saVz5uWdTtrbVywZmK12iOXDYeXND9a2omJcQmjc1LNYfKOUXGPqnZ4_Xxlz-eav8EEiHDjh6_pLrzTmEVyos2mavLTk_q6DzYDFAgp_jt1XoxSxNU9FliYVFjGdzh0u1/s200/Holding+on+to+someone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639057362159868498" border="0" /></a>Detachment in work can be easy for some hard for others. Many of us are very attached to our jobs and the income we receive. Without it, well, it can be freighting. I noticed a couple years ago when people were losing their homes, how that experienced shifted consciousness in a way like I haven’t seen for some time. People began to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">re-prioritize</span> and scale back and learned to do without. All valuable and a practice of detachment to some degree.
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<br />Detachment is harder to practice in relationships. We typically want something from the other person and if our needs <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">aren</span>’t met we begin to control, lash out or leave. Sometimes we are lucky and attract partners that we grow with and have the support, harmony and love that is lasting, but most of us have to have a couple experiences before we attract that kind of love. And even if we are in a healthy and supportive relationship, the attachment to losing the person can come up.
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<br />I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ve</span> learned to not be attached to anything in relationships. I have expectations for myself and hold on to what I want, but being attached to any sort of outcome, for me, creates suffering. I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ve</span> learned to accept people for who they are and understand that we all have the ability to grow and change, but some people choose not to. Love is a choice. We do, to some degree, choose who we love (to quote my brother-in-law). I never in my life thought I would love so many people I encounter, but what I realize is that through my experiences I have learned unconditional love in a way that I can love everyone, genuinely, and be “in love,” simultaneously. I am constantly grateful for all that I have because I know that tomorrow is another day and things can change and people and things can move in and out of your life. If we’re lucky, they stay around, though. ;)
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<br />So, this month, I ask you to let go a little bit. Love people to the degree that you accept them for who they are, exactly as they are with no other expectations of them being any different. Give people the space to grow and support them with love and detachment. Love yourself enough to focus on your wants and needs and do those things that support that path.
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<br />To help with the process, let me recommend a product that you might just love: <a href="http://http//www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html">7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">th</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Chakra</span> Spray – Light from Life Aromatherapy</a>. This spray is one of my favorites and smells like something other worldly. :)
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<br />A little music for inspiration:</div>
<br /><div><a href="http://http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGK7khAO6ac&feature=artistob&playnext=1&list=TLiYkM8WbrZfE"></a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7xtiRrthlo">Bright Eyes – Easy, Lucky, Free</a>
<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGK7khAO6ac&feature=artistob&playnext=1&list=TLafUm1FkWeXM">Portugal the Man – Let You Down (my new crush)</a>
<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfzRlcnq_c0">The Civil Wars - Poison & Wine</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfzRlcnq_c0">
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<br />I hope this month brings you all those things and people that make you feel good. Let's focus on loving, acceptance and detachment and see what happens. :) Sound good.
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<br />I love you, all. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">MWAH</span>!
<br />Carrie
<br /></div></div>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-42086656226270770292011-07-06T08:01:00.000-07:002011-08-04T14:22:34.195-07:00Look Mom - No Hands!Happy belated Independence Day! I cannot believe it's July already and that I'm just sending this message. I completely missed June. Oh, well. I believe timing is everything, so I hope this message meets you at the perfect moment. :) Here we go!<br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">So, I have a question for you: Have you ever told someone you're close with something that meant a lot to you; a dream, or an aspiration and heard these words? “How are you going to do that?? You can’t do that! What about…?”<br /><br />Yeah, doubt. Fears. Other peoples stuff and limited thinking. They can crush your dreams, but <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">only</i> if you let them! :)<br /><br />This message is more about YOU than them. You see, I believe if we have confidence in ourselves and trust our visions, that energy can carry us far (so far!) and can ultimately manifest our dreams.<br /><br />There will always be friends, family members and outside influences that will attempt to sabotage our dreams if we let them. Many people cannot see past their limited thinking. If you grew up in a home with parents that reinforced all the things that you <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">didn</span></span>’t</b> do well – jeez, don’t you think you’re going to get triggered a bit when someone questions your ideas? If you were told that “You can’t to do that! How can you afford to do that? Do you think <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">I’m</i> going to support you?” Don’t you think those words are going to have some effect on you? Maybe a little?<br /></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEeEMRBuPCtGGVEbpXvnSePIVjC656WJiZt8_jEKmew7lu0yRjLtYy91OMMd8F-pi9hOS5qD1OPDbfR1wVfOcCmIEgpxS6sZu2YFKPjXfZtoQv9P41EOzuXqmcD4zTHES3rX-wzWJy7Rs/s1600/scolding-child.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626627052842186258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 110px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEeEMRBuPCtGGVEbpXvnSePIVjC656WJiZt8_jEKmew7lu0yRjLtYy91OMMd8F-pi9hOS5qD1OPDbfR1wVfOcCmIEgpxS6sZu2YFKPjXfZtoQv9P41EOzuXqmcD4zTHES3rX-wzWJy7Rs/s200/scolding-child.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Umm</span></span>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">yeah,</i> some of us grew up in homes where these types of fears and limited views were flying at us from all directions and those words can leave an imprint. Even if you grew up in a home that was supportive, loving and encouraging -- stuff still comes up. We are all flawed to some degree, yet, perfect in that. If we didn’t have to learn and work at things, how could we truly appreciate the value of the gifts that come with learning?<br /><br />To know ultimate faith and trust in one self can take time and experience, but I believe when we learn it and follow our passions and convictions, we become invincible. There is no limit to what we are capable of creating.<br /><br />I share this because I often have to hear my own advice. I’m fortunate to have a remarkable support team, but it is also my belief in myself, my visions, faith and conviction that have helped to manifest my dream of supporting people through my product line, readings, yoga and inspirational items. I chose long ago to only listen to words of advice from people I respected and trusted, and more importantly, to trust my <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">own </span>advice and feelings. I’m glad I did, because I get to interact and share with all of you and it makes my heart incredibly happy. :)<br /><br />So, the message here is to trust yourself and follow your own guidance. We have to ultimately be our own cheerleaders. Once we have inner faith and a level of pure confidence in our abilities, we become limitless. </p>The other night I saw a story around Billionaires and how they made their fortunes; Ted Turner being one of them. All of them had “stuff” and were told as children that they would amount to nothing. They could have chosen to believe what they heard as children, but instead, chose to reach a level of success that many cannot even fathom.<br /><br />One of my hero’s, Anita Roddick, created The Body Shop. She was fortunate to come from a supportive family and was positively influenced in her up bringing. She started her business out of conviction and a need to support her husband and two children. They were struggling when she decided to open a store. He was going to go away for a year and they needed the money. She could barely afford the inventory and rent for her store, but she had a vision and was full of fire (and light) and she went with it. When she died a few years back, she was worth a <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">half billion</span> dollars. Not a billionaire, but close! She was an Activist and supported Social, Environmental and Humanitarian causes. She often questioned how she and her family were going to survive, but she kept going, kept the faith and wow did she leave an imprint and legacy.<br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">If you won’t be your own cheerleader, then let me be yours in the meantime. If someone tells you that you can’t do something, smile inside and say “Oh, hell yesss I can.” (as long as it’s legal and moral, please!! Ha!). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsNRH_-E0VLF1RIiLw89JkyMrF2-Irh40mbMV-d1-6W_JbF4iIj456oBS5eExDpnVmBRyZAMe2w2fD5BdOvduZvgQKbfCGF7fCevX-GRJdawxPGayRmFir-K_Xx0hLFE2rXPydKVLJDxGu/s1600/yes-you-can.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626628338593775730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsNRH_-E0VLF1RIiLw89JkyMrF2-Irh40mbMV-d1-6W_JbF4iIj456oBS5eExDpnVmBRyZAMe2w2fD5BdOvduZvgQKbfCGF7fCevX-GRJdawxPGayRmFir-K_Xx0hLFE2rXPydKVLJDxGu/s200/yes-you-can.png" border="0" /></a></p>Here is a little music for inspiration!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVzvRsl4rEM">How You Like Me Now - The Heavy</a></p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUfh5mbjjrw">Son's Gonna Rise - Citizen Cope</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHyalVRUXrA">Stone Rollin - Raphael Saadiq</a><br /><br />And some products to get you going and build your confidence: <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html">3rd Chakra Spray - Innocence</a> & <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html">4th Chakra Spray</a> - <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html">Love, 5th Chakra Spray - Truth</a>....powerful combo!<br /><br />We are launching out natural perfume line, soon! You'll be the first to know and WOW, you'zz gonna love them!<br /><br />Oh, and I'm coming to Urban Yoga in Phoenix on July 30th!! Come join me that day from 11am-12:30pm for a Detox Flow Class. I'll be diffusing my oils and making you work. :) Bring a towel, some water and be ready for some detoxing on all levels. It's going to be fun!!! Contact Urban Yoga Phoenix at: 602.277.yoga to sign up. <a href="http://www.urbanyogaphx.com/">http://www.urbanyogaphx.com/</a><br /><br />That is all. I promise that I'm not going to be such a stranger. Thank you for the love and support. Now get out there and do your thing!<br /><br />Much love, always.<br />Carrie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p>Carrie A. 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mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--><p class="MsoNormal">There is a famous wire walker called Philippe Petite. In 1974 Petite walked on a wire strung between what were the World Trade buildings. Not once, but an accounted 6-8 times that day. Only a couple close accomplices assisted him with the set up and filming of this illegal and unfathomable feat. To this day when I picture this man on a wire strung between two buildings, at a height of 1,368 ft., it makes me sick to my stomach. Knowing that these buidings are now gone and so many lives with them, evokes a whole other level of emotion that I cannot even articulate.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkts1z-yyN3RXX7yfZmJLt9CyRuHnInYLJ98HNWYxSUD0bChbypkNHyE8sNHmYlPjVJAb7OXyUfLnpsIoNsEb4H9jib0O8HFm9WH2XqNFR4lkQ_1EOZC6TIPDwgnvFF7wY-F9BovMxN6c/s1600/phillip+petite.htm"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkts1z-yyN3RXX7yfZmJLt9CyRuHnInYLJ98HNWYxSUD0bChbypkNHyE8sNHmYlPjVJAb7OXyUfLnpsIoNsEb4H9jib0O8HFm9WH2XqNFR4lkQ_1EOZC6TIPDwgnvFF7wY-F9BovMxN6c/s200/phillip+petite.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605330090684108594" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In our world’s history, there are countless accounts of these wire walkers that risk their lives for the love of their craft. For some of them, it’s all they’ve known. <span style=""> </span>I’m not sure that the risk of losing their life is on the forefront of their minds…I think their art (and I’m sure pride for some) takes over any thoughts of falling. Some of these wire walkers began walking as early as the age of 5; like Jean Francois Gravelot, the “Great Blondin” who in his lifetime walked across the gorge below Niagara Falls – his wire, 1100 feet (335 m) long, 3¼ inches in diameter, 160 feet (50 m) above the water. Insane! </p> <p class="MsoNormal">These wire walkers have walked on tight ropes all over the world, the greatest heights and have set multiple world records. Some would say that they are completely fearless. Some would say they are crazy and reckless. I am wholeheartedly intrigued by their fearlessness or possibly, their delirium. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAPDnhl1LqE5Bi46HeX7k5D9vD0eSObW_gCKILfMxxyFBEESQk-J0iNS5dnTcdxrkLnW8ubJKQebRQxY0xYHvXND1YhAB2D-NXJltdLFZfr0ia4XYQnhbfBk24ncap-dRTCGjc7g_Mjhy/s1600/mad+hatter.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAPDnhl1LqE5Bi46HeX7k5D9vD0eSObW_gCKILfMxxyFBEESQk-J0iNS5dnTcdxrkLnW8ubJKQebRQxY0xYHvXND1YhAB2D-NXJltdLFZfr0ia4XYQnhbfBk24ncap-dRTCGjc7g_Mjhy/s200/mad+hatter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605330861128054786" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">While<span style=""> </span>watching a documentary about Philippe Petite a few years back my stomach turned as I saw the heights and distance he would walk on this tiny, narrow rope made of wire…all for the love of something he had known his whole life. The wire was an extension of him.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I had a conversation with a close friend the other day and she recounted her adventures on a recent trip. These adventures required that she sign a release form that stated “we are not responsible for death or injury.” GULP! She was signing up for a deep sea cave diving adventure. GULP, again! She dove in caves so narrow that they had to measure the circumference of her body to make sure she could get through the cave!! And she’s tiny!! Hearing her story and reflecting on the stores about wire walkers made me think? How is it that some people can be incredibly <i style="">fearless</i> when it comes to risking their lives, but when it comes to risking their hearts and being vulnerable with others they become paralyzed with fear? </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I have no problem being vulnerable and falling in love and loving, but put me up on a wire and make me dive into an underwater cave… HELL NO!! I’d pass out before we even get there. Ha ha! </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I want to dedicate this month to all those fearless people out there and encourage us all to stretch our boundaries and take some (non-life endangering) risks. I think it is healthy to have a bit of fear. Sometimes, we have every reason to be cautious;<span style=""> </span>but, there are times when our fears can cripple us and block us from having an experience and expanding ourselves. Sometimes people stay in relationships, jobs, and a location for years out of fear of the unknown. Sometimes people are so afraid to tell the truth and share their honest feelings that is <span style=""> </span>literally makes them sick or evokes some sort of physical reaction. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">A rational amount of fear as I mentioned is healthy, I believe. But when fears cripple us from living, sharing, experiencing…well, we need to investigate. When I encounter people like Phillipe, who are so full of conviction with what they love, and are fearless as a result, I literally rejoice in my heart. These people inspire me and motivate me to do the same….and as a result, I transfer that energy to you all<span style="font-family:Wingdings;"><span style="">J</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If we can, day by day, inch by inch, whittle away at our fears we may experience freedom like we’ve never known and life in a way that is beyond explanation. When we can be completely vulnerable and fearless in all our relationships; wow, we will experience <span style=""> </span>a depth of love like no other. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">So, let’s face our fears this month. Whatcha think about that? Now, I don’t think I’ll be wire walking, skydiving or repelling anytime in this lifetime, but I’m sure I can think of some other things I can work on<span style="font-family:Wingdings;"><span style="">J</span></span> Can you??? </p> <p class="MsoNormal">To help you all muster some courage, how about using my<a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html"> 5<sup>th</sup> Chakra Spray – Truth</a>.<span style=""> </span>The oils in this particular blend help to evoke communication from the heart (anything from the heart is true<span style="font-family:Wingdings;"><span style="">J</span></span>). This center, the throat chakra is the gateway to processing and releasing the energy of the lower chakras. It’s powerful spray! </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I love the learning that life offers us. If we can look at life that way – as a learning experience, maybe we will play more, reveal more and love more. Just sayin’.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgvkNwQ3sBF3oVOOLp3hybahTc7UphqljUyD7WSXaeVDa-hznEKkCPEuhufLDRizOWY2n2xf2rmnbg4eBJ9dHYB-o0VBtKHc2YOUhTOnLaCrSkXwWnzv5FFNdltYEy4gDsSfKw_shtHj4/s1600/love.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgvkNwQ3sBF3oVOOLp3hybahTc7UphqljUyD7WSXaeVDa-hznEKkCPEuhufLDRizOWY2n2xf2rmnbg4eBJ9dHYB-o0VBtKHc2YOUhTOnLaCrSkXwWnzv5FFNdltYEy4gDsSfKw_shtHj4/s200/love.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605332152037754546" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I love you all and I’m not afraid to say it :) xoxo</p>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-83562754524270449562011-03-15T08:01:00.001-07:002011-03-21T11:25:07.163-07:00Sucker-PunchedWow! This month has been fast moving. How are you all feeling??<br /><div><br />I have to say that I’m feeling better than ever and have finally settled in to my new home after 10 months…a new home that just last Friday, was to experience the consequence of a tsunami! An area prone to earth quakes, mud slides, wild fires, flooding… a cacophony of natural disasters, and it is my new home; vulnerabilities and all.<br /><br />I cannot continue this post without acknowledging the situation in Japan. The devastation. Loss. Suffering. It breaks my heart and like many, I feel helpless and can only offer my deepest empathy for their situation, financial support to those aid organizations that are helping and my ever constant prayers.<br /><p class="yiv48863592msonormal">Haiti is still recovering; Egypt, Libya and <span lang="EN" style="font-size:11;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Tunisia </span></span>are in uproar...so many people in areas of Africa, India, and Asia need help; and in the face of natural disasters and horrific abuse of their rulers - these areas have suffered and continue to suffer beyond comprehension. It makes me question so many things. Why all the suffering? Why so many?</p>On a spiritual level I do understand why many of us have to endure loss and circumstances that allow for growth and healing, but when there are thousands of people in dire circumstances I have to admit that I question these things, but my faith in higher workings is so much stronger…I can only trust that there is something more at hand and maybe that is to bring us all together as a World United to aid, support and through the awareness of the situation, appreciate all the good and blessings in life in a way that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">isn</span>’t possible without these overtly sever situations.<br /><br />I sat in the airport today, observing all the people as I often do, silently praying that they get to their loved ones safely. I prayed that I, too, would get to where I need to go safely and connect with those I love. But, in my heart as I said goodbye to my dad who took me to the airport; and when I purchased my tea; and in my interaction with friends while waiting for my plane; and on my drive to the office: I kept affirming. I AM SO LUCKY. I AM SO LUCKY. I AM SO LUCKY!<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">There is not a day that goes by that I don’t feel sincere gratitude for my circumstance. I know at any instant everything in my life can change. There is nothing and no-one I take for granted. And, I’m not ignoring my own personal suffering that I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ve</span> experienced in my life– I <i>have</i> had my share of experiences - but I have not experienced anything remotely close to a situation like those in Japan and the other areas mentioned. I cannot imagine. I wish, like many of you, that there was something more I could do to help:( So, to contribute right now in the way that I can, I am contributing 30% of my gross sales on all <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/">Life Aromatherapy </a>products purchased up until the end of March. The contributions will be going to the<a href="http://www.rescue.org/"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">IRC</span></a> and <a href="http://www.redcross.org/">Red Cross</a>. Life Aromatherapy currently contributes a percentage of gross profits on all Life Aromatherapy products to the <a href="http://www.rescue.org/">IRC</a> and other aid organizations, but I feel this month, it is important to do at least a little something more. Individually, we can make big difference. Collectively, we can make an remarkable difference.<br /></div><br />So, sorry to start this post in such a somber way, but again, I felt I had to say something.<br /><br />Keeping things in perspective, I have to also acknowledge the energy and activity of this month and encourage you all to get out there with your manifestations!!<br /><p class="yiv48863592msonormal">This is a powerful month and I literally feel as though I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ve</span> been sucker-punched! Totally and utterly caught off guard, on my game and knocked off it – holy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">moly</span>!! Now, this feeling is delightful, curious and well, a bit intense! I’m finding that my sensitivity to others is increasing, which is wonderful, but has caught me off guard more than ever in my life. So, I’m finding this month, these experiences to be especially intriguing. Sucker-punched. Yep. I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ve</span> been sucker-punched. </p><p class="yiv48863592msonormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWZAz898GAlajJRgoiBJRcFI9Ag0bqnn1FiHqiIlvUWHHYompCl6afhq0zRfXaJxvR29QObV42fbPpK87wiRl1P6hxuE7xRMkXAgL_TJuUT3wU726Q5fd0P0eKZjUmQGr1zVoKgIq3JtS/s1600/images.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585182496793367346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 124px; HEIGHT: 82px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWZAz898GAlajJRgoiBJRcFI9Ag0bqnn1FiHqiIlvUWHHYompCl6afhq0zRfXaJxvR29QObV42fbPpK87wiRl1P6hxuE7xRMkXAgL_TJuUT3wU726Q5fd0P0eKZjUmQGr1zVoKgIq3JtS/s200/images.jpg" border="0" /></a>I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ve</span> been sucker-kissed, too…but that’s another story. Ha ha! Just kidding;) Actually, my friends little girl sucker-kissed me smack on the lips and she was the most delightful little thing…I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">didn</span>’t mind a bit:)<br /></p><p class="yiv48863592msonormal">The activity of March will swoop through quickly. That is why I’m sending this message at this time. If you want to ride on the magic carpet, GET ON!It’s leaving in about 2 seconds -- it’s that quick. Anything and everything you want to bring into your life, put it on paper and affirm you have it. “Act as if!” Now IS the time!</p><p class="yiv48863592msonormal"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585183982008659554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 125px; HEIGHT: 91px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1rw0v9RiUygfHk_NvVvHotGmAI2LGtHD_rw2cxtIf3doekN3wb3OGcUsbxC-PiERYqZW3O0BkGKcA-BpV_H9YqXCvyZY9BzguBfHabS8EWxtc3Ei4pDRNMxhu-fXlJnG7McpZkfsTkxk/s200/magic+carpet.jpg" border="0" /></p>I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ve</span> been sitting, waiting, hoping and praying for my heartfelt wishes to come true, all the while being tornado-ed by a slew of opportunities that I never considered. It’s a magical time and I’m keeping perspective and hoping through the whirlwind of energy, my deepest dreams surface. Of course, I will keep you posted (wink, wink). But, this month there is this feeling of confidence that I haven’t experience for some time. Magic is everywhere and I’m gonna be sucker-punched,<span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"> again</span>. I just know it! And I’m aware that I won’t be ready for it and I like that:)<br /><br />Music PLEASE!! Okay, okay. I have to say that I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">ve</span> been such a baby lately, whining that I won’t be seeing the Black Keys in Phoenix next month. I’m still <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">not</span> over it, and to be frank, I’m not going to GET over it. They’re fabulous and every fiber of my being comes alive when I listen to their music. So, Ragnar Race, you better be worth it or I’m gonna SUCKER-PUNCH YOU! Ha Ha!<br /><br />To honor the Black Keys – I want you all to take a listen to: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpaPBCBjSVc">Tighten Up</a><br /><br />And to honor my race! Take a listen to: How You Like Me Now by – <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVzvRsl4rEM&feature=related">The Heavy</a><br /><br />Another favorite: Where the Wild Things Are – <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMKgT-K_loE">Patrick Watson</a><br /><br />And to honor all of you and to spread light and healing to all mandkind: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AWFf7EAc4">Hallejula - Jeff Buckley</a><br />(and him).<br /><br />My wish for all of you is to love beyond your idea of love and to not take one second for granted. Let the fears go. Let the ego go. Let go and LIVE. Why wait? It's silly, really and the fears don't serve you anyway. Just <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">sayin</span>'.<br /><br />Many prayers, blessings, wishes and love to all…everyone as far as I can reach.<br /><br />Carrie</div>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-51703979529951565442011-02-10T07:39:00.000-08:002011-02-11T12:55:48.109-08:00Mi Amore....<div></div><span style="font-size:85%;">May I sit at your table<br />May I bathe in your light<br />May I take in the splendor<br />Of this fine night<br />May I look at your children<br />And witness all that<br />You hold dear<br />And be delighted because<br />You are happy<br />May I be in this beauty<br />And feel this way forever</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />May I love like you have<br />Loved</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />May I ask for this treasure<i><br /></i></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><i><br />Carrie Keller</i></span><br /><p class="yiv1459852339msonormal" style="font-family: georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6sT-RRPqmFfWI2VrVwQfDe1ESmlVRnSayzAO6gT_IRwa6BD2CHskLZ9P8yScN_SYM3vgyH3Q3BVjGBbHm9NcyWa9Cp-65pme9NweHO214tN3qOJ63JBIWDiWwDkcRycLWxV8Hvb299RaE/s1600/love.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572088382862596706" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 188px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6sT-RRPqmFfWI2VrVwQfDe1ESmlVRnSayzAO6gT_IRwa6BD2CHskLZ9P8yScN_SYM3vgyH3Q3BVjGBbHm9NcyWa9Cp-65pme9NweHO214tN3qOJ63JBIWDiWwDkcRycLWxV8Hvb299RaE/s200/love.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>Oh February – how you come and go so quickly!<br /><p class="yiv1459852339msonormal">Where have all of you been? I have missed you!!<br /></p>This has turned into, yet again, a busy month. I feel this is my life for the next while, so I’m trying to savor each day and keep balance. I find myself sleeping more these days which I know means I’m juggling too much. Uh oh…think I need some help. Ha! I’m not joking. :)<br /><p class="yiv1459852339msonormal">The energy “out there” has been so interesting lately. I realize Mercury is in retrograde, but my goodness, is it taking a lot of energy to just get everything done! I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ve</span> been hearing this from other people, too (!), so I know a shift is happening. And as much as I joke about being sluggish and wanting to sleep and rest, I know how sensitive I am to energy and when my body feels this way, I have to honor it. There’s nothing wrong with getting 12 hours of sleep, right?? Ha! Yikes!</p><p class="yiv1459852339msonormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_E2BFK1rc0lCElKxEsmbytTo01A090mWkKSHWffweMPeQY2L1E29ruPrXGXkDk6tuJqKbPqV658J45G39hl5inPxH3RIezY77kvekCWA8FqbrmeOsR9DZXvvTi0ZetUIujepEVBKu4f2i/s1600/little+girl+sleeping.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572091957325315682" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px; cursor: pointer; height: 163px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_E2BFK1rc0lCElKxEsmbytTo01A090mWkKSHWffweMPeQY2L1E29ruPrXGXkDk6tuJqKbPqV658J45G39hl5inPxH3RIezY77kvekCWA8FqbrmeOsR9DZXvvTi0ZetUIujepEVBKu4f2i/s200/little+girl+sleeping.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>So, I felt I had to acknowledge the “energy” out there before I dive into the other stuff. The full moon two weeks ago was a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">doozy</span> and those individuals that are sensitive most likely felt it BIG TIME. I sure did!! Whew! And it lasted two weeks!!!<br /><p class="yiv1459852339msonormal">These energetic shifts stir things up and clear out what's not serving us. It is for a higher purpose... even if it’s not fun when you’re experiencing the energy. The sluggish energy right now is also preparing many of us for some highly energized activity starting after the 11<sup><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span></sup>. I’m not an Astrologist (really know so little about it all), but my intuition and guidance is telling me that there is some fast energy up ahead. It’s beyond “manifestation” energy. It is “actualized” energy. Things are just gonna happen, period! It will be interesting to see what happens. Share your stories with me please!!!</p>So, more about February! I realize this month holds <span class="yshortcuts">Valentine’s Day</span><span style="font-family:Wingdings;"><span style="font-size:0pt;">J</span></span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ummhmm</span>). I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ve</span> mentioned in years past that the thought of Valentine’s Day kind of suffocates me. Ha! ( I admit, I’m a weirdo). I just don’t like anything that is over commercialized; I think it takes away from the specialness of demonstrating and sharing love and adoration; and the reality is, I just think we should celebrate the people we love every day. <em>However</em>, sometimes we need a reason show our affection and Valentine’s Day offers that window, eh? So take advantage of it people!! Go all out!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Haha</span>!<br /><p class="yiv1459852339msonormal">Now, I say all of this with a sense of humor (and truth), but I feel like a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">hypocrite</span> because I am a hopeless romantic! I’m such a sucker for sweet gifts, tokens of affections, grand gestures. I have definitely watched the Notebook, <span class="yshortcuts">Pride and Prejudice</span>, <span class="yshortcuts">Something’s Gotta Give</span> and <span class="yshortcuts"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Notting</span> Hill</span> <i><strong>way</strong></i> too many times<span style="font-family:Wingdings;"><span style="font-size:0pt;">J</span></span> I believe in love over everything and seem to love everyone. Ha! Hell, I created a<a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html"> LOVE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">chakra</span></a> spray so that people could get wrapped up in the essence of love. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Haha</span>!<span style="font-size:0pt;"> </span>I just want us all to appreciate and show it more often…I know many of you do, but this is a little reminder for those of you that forget every now and again:) It is easy to take loved ones for granted thinking that they just know that we love and appreciate them. Some sweet gestures and pressies now and then can’t hurt and I bet it will make those you love feel really special and valued.</p>Now, I personally think handpicked flowers, a love note, a home cooked dinner with yummy wine, or a mix CD are some of the best gestures/pressies, but here are some other sites & stores I love:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/">www.esty.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.francesvintage.com/">www.francesvintage.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/">www.lifearomatherapy.com</a> (wink, wink)<br /><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">www.marthastewart.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.ladjilijewelry.com/">www.ladijijewelery.com</a><br /><p class="yiv1459852339msonormal"></p><p class="yiv1459852339msonormal">Favorite love songs:</p><p class="yiv1459852339msonormal"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9dVyOAlkCI">Kooks – Do You Love Me Still</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZxrIbTMJr4">Beach House – Take Care</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21qKS4YgwUQ">Al Green – All I Need</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_i-AI61PEo">Etta James – All I Could Do Is Cry</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZz4_x4tA0o">Black Keys – You’re The One</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWUKoCCCoNE">M.Ward – I’ll Be Your Bird</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5FGgKFi8Yk">Fink – If only</a></p>This message is a bit short - but as I mentioned...I've been a sleepy little girl, lately;) More exciting news to come. Promise!!<br /><br />Enjoy lovers, sweet ones, mi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">amores</span>...I am sharing all my love with you this month and always.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Mwah</span>!<br />Carrie<br /><p class="yiv1459852339msonormal"></p>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568619935199953613.post-33530381141298254502011-01-08T09:41:00.000-08:002011-03-21T11:44:06.464-07:00My new friend...Welcome to January! Is it me or is time flying, already? Things are manifesting like crazy; it is almost surreal. I’m <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">diggin</span></span>’ it. Are you??<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjF7RFV6CfN54PXdV6rWdrBeMXkWvPYLvJMEUqXYytf1k4EzzzmnnT-__waXCTcrqMPzOnaCc6uSKv9Kv1UpYZ7sv16JQYnvEMx55Jm7h_Evdhk47TNS-YHWofXpYVfH9-7MNIcbhDzBlW/s1600/Emerson+quote.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559976902998979538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 160px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjF7RFV6CfN54PXdV6rWdrBeMXkWvPYLvJMEUqXYytf1k4EzzzmnnT-__waXCTcrqMPzOnaCc6uSKv9Kv1UpYZ7sv16JQYnvEMx55Jm7h_Evdhk47TNS-YHWofXpYVfH9-7MNIcbhDzBlW/s200/Emerson+quote.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">I have a story for you (don’t I always. Ha!) I have a new friend…<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">His name is “P.”</p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">You see, “P” is not someone new to my life; he is actually an ex boyfriend. Yes, it is true. Shocking news!!</p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">But, “P” is now one of my closest friends and even though we are still crazy about each other; we’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ve</span></span> decided that being friends is the better path for us to take. We still see each other, talk and share our lives with each other; but it is a different relationship. Some days being “friends” can be challenging, but the joy of having each other in our lives outweighs a little heartache for us both every now and then. </p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">I’m sharing this because this is a new experience for me and I thought it might help some of you out there when it comes to honoring your heart and making choices that not only serve you but support the other person. Making these choices takes a lot of maturity, awareness, compassion and confidence.<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">You see, most of my relationships have ended somewhat abruptly. I usually have to sever contact after a break-up to allow for healing and space. Because I feel so deeply, having contact with my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ex's</span> initially caused confusion and made the healing process longer and a little harder. So, as a result, I decided at some point with each of them to limit or sever contact. Most them <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">didn</span></span>’t like this solution (sorry!!), but I felt it was necessary and it wasn't forever;)<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">I can say that I have the fortune to be close friends with my ex’s (there’s only a couple:)), but it did take some time to reconnect and form a new relationship. I am grateful that I still have these men in my life. I feel still having them as close friends says a lot about our appreciation for each other and the gratitude we have for the experience we shared. </p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">The relationship transition with “P” happened over a period of weeks, which is pretty fast, but what I noticed in that time was that I was that my love and appreciation for him grew, and with this feeling, I had the realization that I made the right decision and that we would be great friends and have fun supporting each other in a different way.</p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">You see, sometimes when things don’t work out in a relationship or the timing isn't right, we get angry, lash out and try to hurt the other person. Sometimes we give away our power do things to manipulate the other person (not always intentional) to get what we want. And sometimes we shut off; walk away as if we never even knew the person. Now, these are all very real situations (break-ups can be messy!); however, there are many people that end a relationship with love and choose to be friends, part ways, in a graceful way. I admire these types of people and think it’s beautiful that they end their experience with the person this way.</p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">I've may or may not have done one or two of the above. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Haha</span></span>! ;)</p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">As much as it’s hard to leave a relationship sometimes, I do believe that intuitively, we know when something is not right/working or when the timing isn't aligned . Sometimes we ignore the nudges, signs or what is evident, but I believe this serves a purpose, as well.We’re not meant to know everything right away…that would inhibit the experience, the magic in discovery and the FUN!</p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">I believe that when you feel a magnetic pull or energy with someone, it means that the relationship is not over. If there is no energy or pull between you and the other person, then usually, the learning and growth in the relationship has manifested and you form a new kind of relationship.</p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">Every relationship in our lives serves a purpose and romantic relationships can foster some enormous personal growth for both individuals. There are blessings and light in all relationships in our lives. Even negative experiences teach us something and that something may be about what we <i>don’t like</i> and want. </p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">I met “P” at the perfect time in my life and I think “P” would say that I entered his life at the perfect time, too:)We create smoke and fire when were together as a couple, but as friend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgHil_sYii5x-bMftJU0aGgaKKuGaQLmhaiWXS1Rg7Q-AcpbfmJWFx1oMYA-j65mDkxulyjQv6wqeRnYyiDxXmQyl14lJCrjNRThGFkHMvKIkHgutXit-Dcx29WsCYiYaK03lrcmyK4hi/s1600/man%20and%20woman%20fighting.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559970871211708658" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 163px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgHil_sYii5x-bMftJU0aGgaKKuGaQLmhaiWXS1Rg7Q-AcpbfmJWFx1oMYA-j65mDkxulyjQv6wqeRnYyiDxXmQyl14lJCrjNRThGFkHMvKIkHgutXit-Dcx29WsCYiYaK03lrcmyK4hi/s200/man%252520and%252520woman%252520fighting.jpg" border="0" /></a>s, well, we’re creating only a mere steam…<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">haha</span></span>! Right, "P?" ;)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXHX8nbq1lAHBeaOXdaXnOlHshqJUO-E_QWhO0zmMlSmny8smkj23S8ozA97VB3H945BVRGcXIqIvYy1BpM2y62aUjGKIe5UFabPB0FgwhKdlq8ka1xJ-SU5WS2t5zLLG6IUFexOFtCgG/s1600/tumblr_l9fjig91TY1qbflj9o1_500.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559971503646631730" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 154px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXHX8nbq1lAHBeaOXdaXnOlHshqJUO-E_QWhO0zmMlSmny8smkj23S8ozA97VB3H945BVRGcXIqIvYy1BpM2y62aUjGKIe5UFabPB0FgwhKdlq8ka1xJ-SU5WS2t5zLLG6IUFexOFtCgG/s200/tumblr_l9fjig91TY1qbflj9o1_500.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">So, loving can be beautiful, painful, fun, passionate, frustrating...but it is all good for us. I'd rather love and take risks in love, rather than chose to protect myself from fully experiencing a person or situation. The first is so much more rewarding:)<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">Now about 20111.I’m telling you. Anything that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">didn</span></span>’t work for you in 2010 is gonna clear out of your life like a tornado if it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">hasn</span></span>’t already (I have a feeling it has for most of you). THIS IS THE YEAR for major growth and dreams coming to fruition. Anything you took a chance on in 2010 will pay off big time this year. I’m seeing it in my life with my business, readings and personal life…and it is just the beginning. EXCITING!! </p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">Be conscious where and with whom you devote your energy. If you want your goals to manifest, focus on them. I am confident that with focused intention in the next month or two, you’ll see how quickly things happen. Really, I mean it!!</p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">To help you clear and prepare your energy for this year, use my<a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html"> 7<sup><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">th</span></span></sup> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Chakra</span></span> Spray</a> (Light). And to bring in the new energy and manifestations, use my <a href="http://www.lifearomatherapy.com/store/chakrasprays.html">4<sup><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">th</span></span></sup>, 5<sup><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">th</span></span></sup> or 6<sup><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">th</span></span></sup> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Chakra</span></span> Sprays</a> (Love, Truth and Connection). They DO work!!! Another promise! Haha!<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">"And cut!!"<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">Let’s <i>please </i>now talk about music!!!</p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">I am so in love with this band!! I’m sure many of you already know them, but because this is going to be a year of awesomeness, I had to feature them. They make me so incredibly happy:<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294508694_0" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: pointer">The Black Keys</span>! Here are two of my favorite songs <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZz4_x4tA0o"><span style="COLOR: rgb(153,0,0)">You're the One</span></a> and <span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,0)"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QzGvoUMBoA">Everlasting</a> Light.</span> Take a listen and you’ll fall in love, too! </p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">Another band that I’m obsessed with (also, one that many of you are probably aware of) is:</p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1294508694_1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(54,99,136) 2px dotted"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Bon</span></span> Iver</span>. Words cannot convey my love; oh my love, for this artist. Check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrMmr1oMPGA"><span style="COLOR: rgb(153,0,0)">Skinny Love</span></a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9lrVZdaluk"><span style="COLOR: rgb(153,0,0)">The Wolves (Act 1 & 2)</span></a>. I wanna live in their world. Will you lemme, please??<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">One last recommendation. This one is for “P.” :)<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Pixies</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(153,0,0)">Here Comes Your Man</span> and<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">The Virgins</span> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svoEqFN0g4I"><span style="COLOR: rgb(153,0,0)">Fernando <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Pando</span></span></span></a>. </p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">So, that is all my friends. Things are going well and I can genuinely say that I am happy and am excited about all that is happening. I knew I came out to LA for a reason and now I’m starting to see the purpose, but I know that more has yet to be revealed….of course, you’ll be the first to hear about it;) </p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">And a thank you to “P” for being who you are and what you are to me:)<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal">LOVE to you all!! Let’s make it a special year!!<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Mwah</span></span>!<br /></p><p class="yiv1370078070MsoNormal"><br /></p>Carrie A. Kellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01959447665823039985noreply@blogger.com0