ARE YOU ADDICTED TO THE STRUGGLE?

I had to face the realization that for some reason seriously unbeknownst to me, I HAD AN ADDICTION TO STRUGGLE.  Just got this realization recently.  NO MORE, I'M DONE.

What or who on earth maligned my mindset to this point?  You know how I figured it out? I just took a long, hard look at my circumstances, people around me and the disproportionate levels of progression and measurable successes relative to the work and desires in my life and the lives of others.

Everything has been a struggle.  I mean EVERYTHING! My mantra became biblical in that I fully embrace the scripture, "The valiant take it by force."  I remember taking an acting role in minus degree weather while I had the flu.  The job required me to dress in non-seasonal clothing and barely able to stand, I kept telling myself, "Just push girl.  You're strong and powerful, etc., etc.  That was ludicrous!  I could have ended up in the hospital.

"If there is no struggle, there is no progress......NOT ABSOLUTELY TRUE.  Struggle is a part of it, like an aircraft's ascent.  It takes a lot of THRUST before we reach CRUISING ALTITUDE but we do reach it eventually.

"Suffering violence" doesn't embrace the struggle.  On the contrary, "Valiant" people are forceful people, purposed driven people.  Each power move takes it by force upward and beyond, not downward or stagnant.  Valiant people make power moves and POWER MOVES are STRATEGIC.

BIBLICAL BEAUTIES, you are allowed to flow and ease into your purpose with measureable success and abundant living.  So, ALLOW YOURSELF to peacefully make your next move.

What are you desiring?  If you've spent half to three quarters of your life struggling to achieve your desires, it is time to stand back and revamp your strategy.  Let the physical struggle go and focus on your INNER STRENGTH.  (I will discuss this further in future posts.)

I'm lessening this struggle, once and for all.  That's what I am going to do, starting now.  `But, first, I shall relax.  BYE, BYE STRUGGLE!

NEW BEGINNINGS AT ANY AGE

Hello Everyone:

Well, it has been a while since I last posted on my blog.  SO MUCH has happened....to all us really and certainly in the world we live in.

Often, I've lamented, "All of these years have passed and I have not accomplished my life's objectives!"  Panic was starting to set in.

"Time is FINITE.  

I don't have forever.  

When will I achieve the desires of my heart?"

It seems like the only thing increasing is AGE.  

HOGWASH!!!!

While aging itself is a biological process, what it means to be “young” or “old” is socially constructed. This means that there is no inherent cultural meaning to the biological process of aging. Rather, cultures imbue youth and age with meanings.

If you are reading this BLOG, you are not done with this journey.

Let's embark upon this new season together; shall we?

NEW BEGINNINGS (By the way.....HAPPY NEW YEAR)

My intention for the Biblical Beauty Blog is to embark upon an exciting new journey of self-discovery, growth, reinvention and fulfilled desires.

I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT!!!! Look at this Biblical Beauty Tip

This just in from the current news reports.

A SECRET TO LONGEVITY.......ROSEMARY.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3515735/Could-HERB-secret-living-100-Diet-rich-rosemary-linked-good-health-long-life-expectancy-Italian-village.html

Remember ROSEMARY is part of my Hair Formula that I use every day.

"Every herb in the garden for our healing."

Lovingly,

Michele

What You HEAR Can Hurt or Heal. Biblical Beauty Secret No. 6

There are all kinds of frequencies and vibrations all around us.

Light Waves (eyes), Sound Waves (ears), Gamma Rays, Infrared and Radio and Television Waves which can be felt.

These frequencies can be healing or abrasive.  Remember the old saying, "Music hath the power to heal the savage beast."  Well, the opposite is true also.

How music affects our body and brain

Music can effect hormones and can even trigger a release of endorphins - feel good chemicals. Beyond the biology and the actual responses of your body, there is scientific evidence it can affect your mind.

The most famous experiment related to this is probably the one that was performed at the University of California at Irvine. College students were assigned to three different groups. The first group listened to Mozart's sonata for Two Pianos in D Major. The second group listened to a relaxation tape. The third group listened to nothing at all. After listening, they took a Stanford-Beinet reasoning test. The results were clear -- those who had listened to Mozart had improved scores.

THE BIBLICAL BEAUTY MAINTAINS A SENSE OF PEACE, JOY AND STABILITY BY BEING ABLE TO UNWIND AND CONCENTRATE UPON GOODNESS AND THANKSGIVING.  This ability will add years to our lives and bring a glow to our countenance.

Luke 19:37-40 "As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX6usZWiMAo - 8 hours of beautiful music 

Peace, Joy and Love,

Michèle

Get to LIFTING!!! Biblical Beauty Secret - Week 5

LIFTING OUR OWN BODY WEIGHT 

IS 

THE BEST OVERALL EXERCISE EVER!

Hi Biblical Beauties,

If there is one thing a Biblical Beauty needs to be, it's FIT!  We're here to live long and strong.  We've got lives to live abundantly and to impact others extraordinarily.  We are obligated to be role models of health and vitality if we ascribe to the Biblical Beauty lifestyle.

We have NO EXCUSES.  There is no need for expensive gyms, classes, trainers, etc.  All we need to establish a Biblical Beauty Fitness Mindset is OURSELVES and personal discipline.

A Biblical Beauty is disciplined.  She knows that time is to be appropriated wisely and must include a dedicated period to the development of MIND, BODY and SPIRIT.  This Biblical Beauty Secret emphasizes the BODY.  We've got to stay fit for the duration of our lives and we need to start our disciplined routine sooner than later.

One of the easiest ways to stay fit is by LIFTING OUR OWN BODY WEIGHT when we exercise.

WHY?

Body weight exercise helps:

LOSE WEIGHT
INCREASE FITNESS LEVEL
INCREASE IN BODY STRENGTH

AND.......INCREASES THE LEVELS OF DOPAMINE!
http://www.livestrong.com/article/208418-what-is-dopamine-responsible-for/

Perfect ways to engage your own body weight:

PLANK EXERCISE.

LUNGES

SQUATS

PUSH UPS

Lovingly,


Michèle

KALE!!!! Biblical Beauty Secret Week 4

KALE!!!!  SUPERFOOD

Lean, Green and Packed with Nutrients.

Recently, while performing in the Off-Off Broadway show, “Songs From The Harlem River,” I met a beautiful actress named VINIE BURROWS who came out to see us.

 

Vinie won’t be upset when I tell you how old she is because she proudly proclaims it.  She is 88 years young.  I almost hit the floor when she told me.  What???

She’s elegant, vital, slim and healthy.  Her makeup was impeccable on skin which was dewy.  Dewy at 88.  Moreover, she still performs regularly, lives alone in Manhattan, walks everywhere and runs all of her own errands and folks in New York City know that running errands in the city is tantamount to a race with hurdles.  http://www.vinieburrows.com

I asked her what was her secret and she said simply in addition to the constant physical activity, she drinks a cup of KALE TEA every day.

Now I know KALE has many benefits, such as;

• Brain Food (Manganese)
• Protects Against Heart Disease (Antioxidants; Magnesium and Potassium)
• Anti-Cancer Benefits (Vitamin A, C)
• Super High in Vitamin K1 (Bone health, Blood Sugar Level Regulation)
• IRON, IRON and More IRON
• High in Potassium (only Avocados and Bananas are higher)
• Aids in WEIGHT LOSS
• Anti-Inflammatory
• Low in Calories

 Making Kale Tea at Home

2 to 3 pieces of kale leaves
¾ cup water

Instruction:

Tear the kale leaves into small pieces.  Add ¾ cup of boiling water.  Let it steep for several minutes.  Stir the mixture several times before drinking.  Sweeten the mixture by adding organic honey.

Drink a small cup EVERY DAY. 

A LITTLE EXTRA BEAUTY TREAT

Have a 1/2 cup of Walnuts for a nice afternoon snack

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, nuts are a perfect age fighting food and full of omega-3 essential fatty-acids. Walnuts and nuts in general, assist with managing cholesterol levels, improve digestive functioning, and strengthen immunity due to their rich mineral content.

In addition, research has discovered that even though nuts are a high-calorie, high-fat food, they do not encourage weight-gain. This is because nuts are filling, and after consumption, people eat less afterwards. In fact, the body does not absorb up to 20% of nuts.

Lovingly,

 Michèle

BREATHING FOR BEAUTY - Biblical Beauty Secret No. 3

When you can't BREATHE, nothing else matters.

Can you BREATHE for your Beauty?  Absolutely!

"Most of us do not breathe deeply enough for optimal health. With shallow breathing, we diminish our oxygen intake and the amount of carbon dioxide expelled from the body, leading to a build up of toxins in the body. Breathing slowly and deeply in and out through the nose will increase the oxygenation of blood upping rejuvenation of the skin."

Deep Breathing offers many beauty benefits:

Improves Oxygen Delivery

Deep Breathing increases circulation which results in glowing skin.'

Detoxification of the entire system

Breathing exercises can eliminate harmful toxins from the body.  The body is designed to release 70% of accumulated toxins through breathing.  Carbon Dioxide, a natural toxin is expelled from the body's metabolic processes.  Every time we exhale, we release carbon dioxide to cleanse the system.

Consequently, SHALLOW BREATHING makes it harder to release toxins from the system.  The lungs are forced to work harder which in turn weakens the immune systems.  This leads to illness and infections.

Elimination of Stress

Increased Mental Clarity

Biblical Beauties, let's commence to breathing better, deeply and consistently. 

By doing the above exercise just 5 minutes a day, improvements will be quickly manifested.  You will see radiant skin, calmness, clarity and.......

Weight Watchers says deep breathing will assist in WEIGHT LOSS!!!

http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=1391

One of the best known verses in the Bible is Genesis 2:7, "And the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living soul." (Ruach - Hebrew words for "breath of life")

PS:  FACT:  Creatures that breathe slower like the elephant and the tortoise, live longer.

Lovingly,

Michèle