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A Balanced Perspective Weekly
on Health and Wellness January 11, 2006 1. What Beliefs No Longer Work For You? 2. Cooking Classes 3. Holistic Health Counseling in person or by phone 3. Dance Your Heart Out! Salsa Jan. 13 --- "Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I shall have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it, even if I may not have it at the beginning." Mahatma Gandhi --- 1. Tossing Out Old Beliefs I would like to expand a bit on last weeks "mini" newsletter. I wrote about tossing out old ideas we have about ourselves and about life that are no longer true or that just don't work. Sometimes we get set into a certain way of thinking and we develop ideas about relationships, work, men, women, or our capabilities that somehow never get changed even though they contrast reality. We learn certain ideas from society, from our parents, or from a time we got hurt or messed up in the past and we continue to live by these ideas even though they're not necessarily true for our lives anymore. We just never took a step back and examined them objectively. What Exactly Am I talking About? Maybe you were the chubby kid in grade school and even though now you eat healthy, workout, and are far from overweight, perhaps you are still driven by this old belief. You haven't quite woken up, looked yourself in the mirror, and registered that you are different now. Or maybe you have always been overweight. Your parents were overweight as well and you believe you do not have the willpower to change your unhealthy habits. Meanwhile, you have created a successful career, accomplished numerous projects, and developed impressive discipline in other areas of youf life. Is the willpower really not there? Society and Our Parents Our parents grew up in a very different world with very different values, many of which are wise and beneficial to our lives, but some that were only systems that were appropriate for their lifetime. Maybe you grew up believing that you should never call a guy. You let this basic belief affect your relationships, but perhaps the truth is that you would do much better in a relationship where you were able to contribute freely and be yourself. Maybe you believe that only skinny women are beautiful, so you constantly put yourself down and envy your friends or co-workers. I bet you can name three beautiful women right now who are not super skinny. Why do you judge yourself with different rules? Just Some Examples These are just a few ideas of how our old beliefs often need to be updated or changed. We often don't realize how they might be affecting us and keeping us from moving forward in our life. Take some time this week and examine where this rings true for you. Here are some fill in the blanks that might help you discover your hidden beliefs. Come up with some of your own, and then take an objective look at them. All men are___________ All women are___________ Relationships should begin__________ All relationships are____________ Success is______________ Beautiful is______________ I am________________ My parents are_______________ Let me know what you discover. I am anxious to hear. If you want someone to talk to, to inspire you, to motivate you, and help you discover ways that you're being held back or ways you can move forward more efficiently in your life.... call me to set-up an initial consultation. I would love to meet with you! Happy New Year everyone! Melissa ------ "She listens. she remembers everything we've talked about previously when I can barely remember the past five minutes. she gently offers straightforward advice or suggestions without judgment. She makes things seem CLEAR to me, for me. one step at a time." T. H. Actor, NYC -------- 2. 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 Wed., January 18 (2 spots available) Garlic Braised Tempeh Creamy Broccoli Soup Coconut-ty Millet Frozen Banana Smoothies Fri., January 27 ($45)(FULL) Creamy Salmon Soup with Mustard Greens Baked Rosemary w/ Caraway Sweet Potato Dandelion Stir-Fry Lemon Jasmine Rice Blueberry Cream Thurs., February 9
Soba Noodles w/ Sesame Sweet Vegetables Sautéed Mustard Greens Brown Rice Crispy Treats (w/ Peanut Butter) Mon., February 20 Vegetarian Chili Herbed Green Millet Yam Crunchies Pear Sauce 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. --- 3. Treat Yourself Well... Stop Hating Your Body. Feel Good About Yourself Again! myheartdances is a big supporter of a healthy lifestyle |
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