| A Balanced Perspective Weekly on Health and Wellness November 8, 2005 1. The Emotional Swing! 2. Events You Can't Miss! 3. Cooking Classes 4. Holistic Health Counseling --- 1. The Emotional Swing I have been keeping a journal consistently for the last 10 years. It is amazing to go back and read the thoughts that were on my mind at different points in my life. The funny part I've noticed is that the issues I dealt with then are the same issues I deal with now. I often feel like I'm reading the same story over and over again. I never would have thought that I would be saddened by the same types of circumstances 10 years later. I always thought I would be able to change these things. One of the best lessons I learned this year was that my moods and emotions do not have to define my day. I feel sad sometimes and I feel happy sometimes. Maybe this doesn't seem like big news, but the truth is these emotions used to control my world with a much greater significance than they do now. I felt I immediately needed to do something about them, make changes, prepare for the world to end! :-), or perhaps just pull the covers over my head! Sadness and Happiness Come and Go Now I have evidence, 10 years of time tested documented evidence, to know that my emotions will come and go... sadness will be over in a few days (and it will come again), just like the better forms of happiness. Today I can wake up and feel a little depressed or a little discouraged about my circumstances and know that these are only emotions. They are only one part of a bigger picture. Sadness absolutely needs to be validated, but now I allow the feelings to sit in the "backseat" of my mind and just "be." I acknowledge that they are there, but I do not indulge in them. I feel them, but I move forward through my day, taking care of what needs to be done, knowing that I am fully human that is why I feel. Sadness will pass in a few days and whatever the cause, it will probably not change the big picture of my life that significantly. I have also learned, and read in those same journals, that even in those fewer cases where the circumstances did change my life, I have always had the tools to handle it, and you probably do too. Why it’s Beautiful The whole range of our emotions is actually quite beautiful. Sadness often signifies that something was meaningful...and isn't that what makes our life worth living? xoxo Melissa melissa@myheartdances.com 917-689-6530 P.S. I offer coaching for women who are interested in improving aspects of their lifestyle with a holistic approach. Having someone validate your experience and offer objective feedback and solutions can be tremendously healing. If you are interested in a trial consultation please contact me. ------ "Before I came to Melissa, I felt very vulnerable and unbalanced. As a dancer, I was experiencing frustration with my body and self- image. Melissa explored with me, a wonderful holistic approach to all my issues. The most valuable thing I discovered about myself from my sessions with her (that I feel many women struggle with) was my emotional attachment to food....(continued at end of newsletter)" -------- 2. Events You Can't Miss! 1. Orlando Cooking Class at Chamberlins - December 8th If you live in Orlando, come out to my cooking class at Chamberlins this Thursday. It starts at 7pm and there will be a health food store tour afterwards. We're making: Red Lentil Stew w/ Root Veggies Brown Basmati Rice Crunchy Vegetable Slaw w/ Apple Sautéed Broccoli 2. Partner Dancing Simplified! - November 26 $15 at the door, $12.50 ahead of time - no partner needed November 26 is the next party 8pm -12am Located at Empire Dance: www.empiredance.com Monthly Modern Jive Party is the 4th Sat. of every month. ---- 3. Cooking Classes (located on the Upper West Side) Organic Food, Organic FUN, and Good Company "I truly enjoyed the cooking class. It was more than I expected. I met some really interesting people, and Melissa was a great instructor, patient and very informative. Not to mention the dish we made (salmon burgers, quinoa, and our very own salad dressing) were all so easy to make and very tasty and satisfying. I look forward to taking another class soon" - Valerie-Saun Alerte November 16 Chunky Tomato Basil Soup Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms, Garlic & Zucchini Veggie Muffins Cashew Crème (for the muffins) December 7 Vegetarian Chili Herbed Green Millet Yam Crunchies Pear Sauce December 17 (11pm afternoon class) Soba Noodles w/ Sesame Sweet Vegetables Sautéed Mustard Greens Brown Rice Crispy Treats (w/ Peanut Butter) Pre-Register Today – Only $40 per class All classes are held on the Upper West Side Class is from 6:30 until 8:30p.m. And includes all of the following *Hands-on instruction *Meet new people *Learn cool facts and tips about the food you’re eating *Get healthy tips *Receive a copy of the recipe to take home *Enjoy a DELICIOUS meal at the end of class! Made by The Fabulous You! Please contact Melissa at Melissa@myheartdances.com for more details and to register or call 917-689-6530 **Classes are fun, relaxed, and not intimidating! They are great for beginners! **Private classes are also available to small groups. Please contact Melissa@myheartdances.com for details. --- 4. Holistic Health Counseling Want to work on your self-esteem, body image, health goals, relationships, and/or career? Would you like to talk with someone who takes a natural and holistic approach and can offer you objective support and insight? I offer sessions that will not just leave you revealing your thoughts, struggles, and goals, but we will come up with practical solutions to get you moving through them as well. Specialized coaching for women addressing body image, self-esteem, food choices, weight loss, and the related! IV. I also do private counseling and education for women with herpes. (Accurate info, self-esteem, and relationship support) Balanced * Natural * Whole Foods * Organics * Self-Esteem Relationships * Life Coaching * Physical Activity * Fun Call me to schedule an appointment: 917-689-6530 melissa@myheartdances.com --- "Don’t get me wrong, I am a dancer, an athlete, and I’m running around New York City all day long, so I need to eat a lot to sustain the physical energy I expend. But many times I found myself starved for something when I felt stressed, nervous, or anxious. I was often eating for the wrong reasons. Melissa worked with my current diet and made personal adjustments and recommended delicious and creative new things to try. But more importantly, she showed me how to listen to my body and tap into my what I really needed in life such as: to spend time with an old friend; finding a source of faith that helped me through different challenges; how to deal with various personal and family relationships; new, fun forms of exercise; and enjoyable, yet healthy guilty pleasures. It’s surprising, but all these little things satisfied my craving for cookies. I now have the tools and the ability to recognize my emotional needs so I can recover smoothly and get right back on track. I feel physically leaner, more energetic then ever before, and have gained the confidence to take on life without the thought of failure holding me back!" Elizabeth, NYC |
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