 I invite you to Serve from your saucer. NOT YOUR CUP. This is why i’ve been so quiet on social media these last couple of months. My cup has not been filled enough to offer my services or shine my light outside of my home and family. And sometimes I question myself: “Am I being a perfectionist? Waiting for the “perfect” moment to write the “perfect email?” Hmm… “Am I hiding? Waiting till all the obstacles are over… THEN I will share happy content and inspire my community?” Hmm… “Or am I just exhausted and sleep deprived? Focusing my energy on sick kids, emotional teenagers, my own emotional and spiritual healing as I tried facing these last 8 weeks head on without sticking my head in the sand?” YUP. This is the one. This feels like the truth. The first 2 statements may or may not be true but it doesn’t matter. Things are far from “perfect”, the challenges and obstacles are NOT OVER and I am making a CHOICE right now to finally reach out and share some of the self care practices I need to start in order to fill my cup. ~I’m exhausted- but empowered. |
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This is a pic of Violetta this morning.
I made her a hot chamomile tea and while waiting for the tea to cool off, I have her inhale the steam through her nose and mouth to help with her cough.
WE WERE PEACEFUL. Making fun shapes with Kinetic sand she loves to play with.
No more fever and her temperature finally normal after 3 sleepless nights.
I WAS SO HAPPY I no longer had to take her to the doctor to get a school note.
And I finally had the energy and inspiration to write this email! and its New Moon, yay!
I thought I would be able to write this email quickly- and be done by 2pm... just share my New Moon intentions and calendar in an hour…. Sigh….
I have had to stop writing this email many times to tend to my little Violetta.
Temperature is back up. And it looks like she has a little rash.
Here I am finishing this email and sending it right past 11pm.
Its ok though because this small task is a big win for me these days : )
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Listen, im not writing all this for you guys to feel sorry for me.
I share this in order to better relate and connect.
To remind myself that I am not alone… WE ARE NOT ALONE in our challenges and obstacles.
And also to remind you and everyone out there (and myself!) its gonna be ok.
Last year was amazing…its seemed like I just flowed.
Sure I had a few hiccups here and there but I manifested things and experiences relatively quick.
But this Winter has been a time of reflection, a bit of “damage control” in my home, putting out “fires” and major Spiritual Expansion. Phew!
And in the middle of these challenges and obstacles it is so easy to get into “victim mode” if we don’t start to take some sort of self care action- and stay committed.
And believe me I have had some of those days feeling sorry for myself and that’s ok too!
It happens!
There is a fine line between REFLECTING and getting stuck in a Victim Mentality.
So yeah, Honestly, Its been a lil too much… all my emotional wounds came up, not just kids getting sick but I finally dealt with my dentist phobias… and new teenage son issues I wasn’t ready for!!!
I made her a hot chamomile tea and while waiting for the tea to cool off, I have her inhale the steam through her nose and mouth to help with her cough.
WE WERE PEACEFUL. Making fun shapes with Kinetic sand she loves to play with.
No more fever and her temperature finally normal after 3 sleepless nights.
I WAS SO HAPPY I no longer had to take her to the doctor to get a school note.
And I finally had the energy and inspiration to write this email! and its New Moon, yay!
I thought I would be able to write this email quickly- and be done by 2pm... just share my New Moon intentions and calendar in an hour…. Sigh….
I have had to stop writing this email many times to tend to my little Violetta.
Temperature is back up. And it looks like she has a little rash.
Here I am finishing this email and sending it right past 11pm.
Its ok though because this small task is a big win for me these days : )
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Listen, im not writing all this for you guys to feel sorry for me.
I share this in order to better relate and connect.
To remind myself that I am not alone… WE ARE NOT ALONE in our challenges and obstacles.
And also to remind you and everyone out there (and myself!) its gonna be ok.
Last year was amazing…its seemed like I just flowed.
Sure I had a few hiccups here and there but I manifested things and experiences relatively quick.
But this Winter has been a time of reflection, a bit of “damage control” in my home, putting out “fires” and major Spiritual Expansion. Phew!
And in the middle of these challenges and obstacles it is so easy to get into “victim mode” if we don’t start to take some sort of self care action- and stay committed.
And believe me I have had some of those days feeling sorry for myself and that’s ok too!
It happens!
There is a fine line between REFLECTING and getting stuck in a Victim Mentality.
So yeah, Honestly, Its been a lil too much… all my emotional wounds came up, not just kids getting sick but I finally dealt with my dentist phobias… and new teenage son issues I wasn’t ready for!!!
And I know this is all part of empowerment and spiritual expansion because no amount of positive thinking will make this stuff go away!
Yes. positive thinking and visualization serves a purpose sometimes.. but its purpose is not for us to stick our head in the sand.
Yes. positive thinking and visualization serves a purpose sometimes.. but its purpose is not for us to stick our head in the sand.
I truly believe that every challenge and obstacle serves a PURPOSE
and offers us an opportunity for growth and expansion.
Do you???
In the middle of the storm when IT ALL SUCKS! is when gratitude serves a purpose.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHEN WE NEED SELF LOVE and SELF CARE... NOT WHEN EVERYTHING IS JUST FINE AND PERFECT.
That's the point of self care right??! To love & nourish ourselves when times are tough.
What do you think about all this?
Would love to know your thoughts!
Ok I told myself I will write a short email… I need to keep this simple because my daughter is coughing a lot and I need to make her another cup of tea.
And I need to start prepping for Dinner.. and I need to "this and that" and then… and then… well you know how it goes right??
No one is immune to “busy-ness”
But no matter what.. we gotta fill our cup...
EVEN IF ITS JUST A FEW DROPS AT A TIME
Ok here we go…
WILL YOU ALL TAKE THESE SELF CARE STEPS WITH ME???
I invite you to CHOOSE ONE OF THESE TASKS TO FOCUS ON:
1. Create a self care list.
What are 1 -3 things you would like to do for yourself daily for the next 5 days?
or choose ONE THING to do this week.
For example I kept my self care list super simple just to get the ball rolling.
I'm committing to these 3 things for the next 5 days:
-1. Track my water intake
-2. Ten minutes of daily yoga (if i do more, awesome!)
-3. 10 minutes of journaling. Thats it!
And my ONE thing for the week is to go to acupuncture. That's If Violetta ends up going back to school this week, if not, ill go next week.
No guilt. No shame. No judgement.
Keep it simple. Do what you can.
2. Create New Moon intentions
Here is a link with suggestions on how to do that.
https://www.poeticpotions.com/blog/how-to-set-new-moon-intentions-with-or-without-poetic-potions-essential-oils
SELF CARE TIP:
~10 MINUTES OF SELF CARE~
COMMIT to sit down and work on one of these tasks for 10 minutes.
10 minutes of laser focus on YOU. AND USE A TIMER!!
If you have another 10 minutes, keep going.
another 10 minutes, keep going.
This is how I was able to fill my cup this morning.
I have been filling my cup 10 minutes at a time all day today… and I felt so good.. I even stretched myself a bit and completed this email : )
That is all for now... more to come!
PEACE & LOVE!
~Betty
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When I became pregnant with Copal Angel in 2003, I started making my own pregnancy belly oils and diaper rash creams when I found it difficult to find safe body care products for myself and my growing baby. I discovered that many household items in our home that we use on a daily basis contain hazardous and toxic ingredients. This lead to the creation of my business Poetic Potions. Creating my own healing products was just the beginning of an intense self healing journey which has lead to many other new gifts and passions.
Aromatherapy changed my life
Working with herbal remedies, lead me to discover the many wonderful benefits of aromatherapy. I became highly intuitive, aware of my emotions and became happier and healthier than i've ever felt before.
I also became spiritually aware of my environment and the natural world around me. I felt connected to the plants, trees, the Moon and the Sun and understood that these Plant Spirit Guides lead me on this journey.
Aromatherapy changed my life
Working with herbal remedies, lead me to discover the many wonderful benefits of aromatherapy. I became highly intuitive, aware of my emotions and became happier and healthier than i've ever felt before.
I also became spiritually aware of my environment and the natural world around me. I felt connected to the plants, trees, the Moon and the Sun and understood that these Plant Spirit Guides lead me on this journey.
2003 Baby Belly
It hasn't always been easy...
Plant spirit healing was just the beginning of my journey.
Although I was excited about my life moving forward, I couldn't shake these past emotional and energetic traumas I had gone through in my teen years. I didn't understand why I still felt guilt and shame about certain events in my life. My past was still very much an issue.
About 6 years ago, I dove into the topic of Transformation and the sub-conscious mind. I began learning more about Neuro-linguistic-programming (NLP), dream rituals, hypnotherapy & metaphysics from workshops, books, various self-develpment mentors I met along the way and Indigenous teachers in East Los Angeles, New Mexico and Columbia. Once I made the decision to expand my awareness... all of the people I needed to meet were showing up in my life!
Although I am proud to be Certified as an NLP practitioner and Aromatherapist, my biggest accomplishment, about 15 yrs ago, has been to choose a healthy lifestyle for myself and my family, in spite of being a lost and troubled teenager who dropped out of high school due to drugs and feelings of hopelessness. My guides and mentors taught me how to turn my challenges into learning opportunities and today part of my life's work is to share and guide others how they can do that for themselves as well.
Art & Creativity, my greatest teacher
In my early twenties, I started mentoring troubled youth from the alternative high school I graduated from in Hollywood. From there, I went on to teach Life Skills and Arts & Crafts workshops at various After School Programs and Non Profit Organizations. This is how I discovered my passion for helping people and realized how powerful not only sharing our truth and stories about overcoming obstacles can be but ALSO how important the role of Art can be when transforming our lives. For many people, including myself, creating things with our hands, has the potential to be the highest form of manifesting change. This was certainly the case for me.
I am happy to say that through my teachers, mentors, plant Spirit Guides, ancestors, NLP training and friends I have met along the way, I have learned to find the blessings in every challenge or obstacle.
I have transformed my story about my past to be something that now motivates me and reminds me every day of how much I can accomplish and that I will always be supported.
My Intention
My intention for sharing this story is so that everyone is reminded of their highest potential and continues to uplift each other by sharing and discovering their own gifts and continue co-creating with Mother Earth's gifts. Through our example, our children will also continue to shine their light everywhere they go!
If you ever feel stuck, confused and just need a boost of motivation or positive feedback and inspiration... contact me!
I didn't do all this alone... I've had dozens of people help me get out of my own way over the years.. and I still reach out for help and have mentors guiding me.
Don't hesitate to reach out!
Peace & Love,
*Betty* "
Plant spirit healing was just the beginning of my journey.
Although I was excited about my life moving forward, I couldn't shake these past emotional and energetic traumas I had gone through in my teen years. I didn't understand why I still felt guilt and shame about certain events in my life. My past was still very much an issue.
About 6 years ago, I dove into the topic of Transformation and the sub-conscious mind. I began learning more about Neuro-linguistic-programming (NLP), dream rituals, hypnotherapy & metaphysics from workshops, books, various self-develpment mentors I met along the way and Indigenous teachers in East Los Angeles, New Mexico and Columbia. Once I made the decision to expand my awareness... all of the people I needed to meet were showing up in my life!
Although I am proud to be Certified as an NLP practitioner and Aromatherapist, my biggest accomplishment, about 15 yrs ago, has been to choose a healthy lifestyle for myself and my family, in spite of being a lost and troubled teenager who dropped out of high school due to drugs and feelings of hopelessness. My guides and mentors taught me how to turn my challenges into learning opportunities and today part of my life's work is to share and guide others how they can do that for themselves as well.
Art & Creativity, my greatest teacher
In my early twenties, I started mentoring troubled youth from the alternative high school I graduated from in Hollywood. From there, I went on to teach Life Skills and Arts & Crafts workshops at various After School Programs and Non Profit Organizations. This is how I discovered my passion for helping people and realized how powerful not only sharing our truth and stories about overcoming obstacles can be but ALSO how important the role of Art can be when transforming our lives. For many people, including myself, creating things with our hands, has the potential to be the highest form of manifesting change. This was certainly the case for me.
I am happy to say that through my teachers, mentors, plant Spirit Guides, ancestors, NLP training and friends I have met along the way, I have learned to find the blessings in every challenge or obstacle.
I have transformed my story about my past to be something that now motivates me and reminds me every day of how much I can accomplish and that I will always be supported.
My Intention
My intention for sharing this story is so that everyone is reminded of their highest potential and continues to uplift each other by sharing and discovering their own gifts and continue co-creating with Mother Earth's gifts. Through our example, our children will also continue to shine their light everywhere they go!
If you ever feel stuck, confused and just need a boost of motivation or positive feedback and inspiration... contact me!
I didn't do all this alone... I've had dozens of people help me get out of my own way over the years.. and I still reach out for help and have mentors guiding me.
Don't hesitate to reach out!
Peace & Love,
*Betty* "
Mayequa Visions
OWL EYES
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Owl eyes are presented to you for the purpose of finding your own divine wisdom. Search for the owl in your life, in your dreams, disguised as a challenge or as a beautiful gift or event.
**Mayequa Visions are drawings by Angel Garcia who's freestyle ink-work tunes into our intuitive abilities on a daily basis. Your interpretations of these drawings are welcome in this journey to elaborate on the day to day happenings and their messages.
**Mayequa Visions are drawings by Angel Garcia who's freestyle ink-work tunes into our intuitive abilities on a daily basis. Your interpretations of these drawings are welcome in this journey to elaborate on the day to day happenings and their messages.
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PoeticPotions is EVOLVING... my family is helping me transition into a new intuitive space where every gift that I offer will have Violetta's violet feminine energy & Copal's solar grounding energy. My children, just like every child, are the wisest guides and reflect the peace & love that must be part of every healing and magical PoeticPotion gift created.
PoeticPotions is EVOLVING... my family is helping me transition into a new intuitive space where every gift that I offer will have Violetta's violet feminine energy & Copal's solar grounding energy. My children, just like every child, are the wisest guides and reflect the peace & love that must be part of every healing and magical PoeticPotion gift created.
My FAVORITE INGREDIENT Of all Time:
SHEA BUTTER
This is how it usually goes at my house...
Copal: "Mom, my leg is itchy, where's the shea butter??"
And I always get a big smile on my face when he asks me for this! : )
Whether its been a spider bite or minor eczema, it has always worked!
...and for diaper rashes or heat rashes, I have NEVER used anything else!
All we do is wash the area that is itchy or rashy and
rub either
Raw Lavender Shea Butter
OR
Pachamama Salve on it....
and itll be gone before the day is over!
Kids don't usually ask: "Mom, my elbow has a rash, where's the alcohol??"
RIGHT??!!
SHEA BUTTER
This is how it usually goes at my house...
Copal: "Mom, my leg is itchy, where's the shea butter??"
And I always get a big smile on my face when he asks me for this! : )
Whether its been a spider bite or minor eczema, it has always worked!
...and for diaper rashes or heat rashes, I have NEVER used anything else!
All we do is wash the area that is itchy or rashy and
rub either
Raw Lavender Shea Butter
OR
Pachamama Salve on it....
and itll be gone before the day is over!
Kids don't usually ask: "Mom, my elbow has a rash, where's the alcohol??"
RIGHT??!!
What is Raw Lavender Shea Butter???
This all purpose moisturizer has just
4 very simple but POWERFUL ingredients!
For use as:
-Face moisturizer
-Body Butter
-Soothes sunburn
-AND almost every skin problem from rashes to mosquito bites!
Ingredients List:
INGREDIENT #1:
Raw Shea Butter:
Evens skin tone & returns luster to skin.
Absorbs quickly without leaving greasy residue like petroleum, beeswax or mineral oil based products.
Shea Butter doesn't clog pores.
Revitalizes, softens & maintains skin moisture.
Naturally rich in vitamins A & E which are some essential vitamins needed for good skin balance.
Shea Butter penetrates deep into skin to help restore elasticity.
Shea Butter benefits your skin by keeping it clear & smooth.
Shea butter benefits include soothing skin irritations, like bug bites, itchiness, sunburns and eczema.
INGREDIENT #2
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil:
Extra virgin coconut oil heals and protect the skin from the inside out.
Coconut oil has antioxidants that combat signs of aging and is anti-mocrobial and anti-bacterial.
The oil has a relatively small molecular structure that is easily absorbed into the skin.
Coconut oil has a rich, tropical scent and smooth, silky texture and is soothing, healing and nourishing for face and body.
INGREDIENT #3
Lavender Essential Oil:
Benefit - Mind:
Lavender is balancing, calming, cooling, relaxing, and soothing.
It dispels anger, tension, stress, depression, aggression, panic, hysteria, hypersensitivity, and hyperactivity.
Lavender also helps to quiet the mind for sleep.
Therapeutic Benefit - Body:
Lavender is analgesic, antibiotic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, and a bactericide.
It is highly recommended for burns, blisters, sores, scars, acne, eczema, and wounds because it promotes new cell growth.
Lavender relieves itching, sunburn, indigestion, animal bites, and insect bites.
It is a sedative to the heart that lowers high blood pressure and palpitations.
Lavender balances the central nervous system.
Lavender is effective for relaxation during childbirth.
Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:
Lavender balances the chakras.
It is used to stimulate the consciousness and bring happiness and inspiration.
Lavender is used in protection, anointing, divination, consecration, healing, casting out, and purification ceremonies.
Color Energy: Purple – Relaxing
INGREDIENT #4
Vitamin E as a preservative.... thats it!!!!
For more info on
PACHAMAMA SALVE
Or
To PURCHASE SHEA BUTTER Products
*Click Here*
4 very simple but POWERFUL ingredients!
For use as:
-Face moisturizer
-Body Butter
-Soothes sunburn
-AND almost every skin problem from rashes to mosquito bites!
Ingredients List:
INGREDIENT #1:
Raw Shea Butter:
Evens skin tone & returns luster to skin.
Absorbs quickly without leaving greasy residue like petroleum, beeswax or mineral oil based products.
Shea Butter doesn't clog pores.
Revitalizes, softens & maintains skin moisture.
Naturally rich in vitamins A & E which are some essential vitamins needed for good skin balance.
Shea Butter penetrates deep into skin to help restore elasticity.
Shea Butter benefits your skin by keeping it clear & smooth.
Shea butter benefits include soothing skin irritations, like bug bites, itchiness, sunburns and eczema.
INGREDIENT #2
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil:
Extra virgin coconut oil heals and protect the skin from the inside out.
Coconut oil has antioxidants that combat signs of aging and is anti-mocrobial and anti-bacterial.
The oil has a relatively small molecular structure that is easily absorbed into the skin.
Coconut oil has a rich, tropical scent and smooth, silky texture and is soothing, healing and nourishing for face and body.
INGREDIENT #3
Lavender Essential Oil:
Benefit - Mind:
Lavender is balancing, calming, cooling, relaxing, and soothing.
It dispels anger, tension, stress, depression, aggression, panic, hysteria, hypersensitivity, and hyperactivity.
Lavender also helps to quiet the mind for sleep.
Therapeutic Benefit - Body:
Lavender is analgesic, antibiotic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, and a bactericide.
It is highly recommended for burns, blisters, sores, scars, acne, eczema, and wounds because it promotes new cell growth.
Lavender relieves itching, sunburn, indigestion, animal bites, and insect bites.
It is a sedative to the heart that lowers high blood pressure and palpitations.
Lavender balances the central nervous system.
Lavender is effective for relaxation during childbirth.
Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:
Lavender balances the chakras.
It is used to stimulate the consciousness and bring happiness and inspiration.
Lavender is used in protection, anointing, divination, consecration, healing, casting out, and purification ceremonies.
Color Energy: Purple – Relaxing
INGREDIENT #4
Vitamin E as a preservative.... thats it!!!!
For more info on
PACHAMAMA SALVE
Or
To PURCHASE SHEA BUTTER Products
*Click Here*
Violetta My Little Sage
Here we are... February 2012... exciting right??!!! My little Violetta is 4 months old now and she is growing... and growing fast!
I see her as my little sage. She cries just at the perfect moments when I need to learn patience and am probably in my head and needed an interruption to get grounded. She only sleeps for 10 to 20 minutes at a time during the day- just enough time to get my priorities done (10 minutes at a time) and not procrastinate. She sometimes cries, looking straight into my eyes, as if she's asking for something from me but I don't know what it is... and this is when trust is the answer, I have no other option. Maybe a little hint of panic or fear will sneak in to my being for a second but as soon as I recognize it, i dont deny it or try to suppress it. I trust that I will find the answer I need for this situation to pass quickly. If this difficulty doesn't pass, I trust that I will be brave enough to deal with whatever may come. I can almost feel the oxcytocin rise within me with a fierceness ready to fight for my baby girl.Raising a little infant isn't the difficult part, its learning how to take full responsibility for your actions and emotions. I tell myself: How you do anything is how you do everything. Do we really beleive babies cry on purpose to irritate us? Are they little manipulators trying to stop us from getting things done or being happy? Of course not! If my reaction is anything other than compassion for my little crying Vio, it wouldn't match with what I truly believe. I've been learning to step out out of victim mode in EVERY area of my life and this takes daily practice. It is a delicate balance between realizing what you have control of (our reaction), recognizing what is most important (folding laundry or comforting a human being?) and allowing wisdom to present itself out of every challenge. Our children, other people's children, every relationship and situation, whether challenging or easy, is an opportunity for growth- either through self-reflection, gratitude or both! Whatever angry, beautiful, or disastrous our action or reaction is... actually, let me ask you... Do you believe the saying "How you do ANYTHING is how you do EVERYTHING???" Im curious to know what you think! Let me know if you agree or disagree. Leave a comment or let me know on facebook!
Here we are... February 2012... exciting right??!!! My little Violetta is 4 months old now and she is growing... and growing fast!
I see her as my little sage. She cries just at the perfect moments when I need to learn patience and am probably in my head and needed an interruption to get grounded. She only sleeps for 10 to 20 minutes at a time during the day- just enough time to get my priorities done (10 minutes at a time) and not procrastinate. She sometimes cries, looking straight into my eyes, as if she's asking for something from me but I don't know what it is... and this is when trust is the answer, I have no other option. Maybe a little hint of panic or fear will sneak in to my being for a second but as soon as I recognize it, i dont deny it or try to suppress it. I trust that I will find the answer I need for this situation to pass quickly. If this difficulty doesn't pass, I trust that I will be brave enough to deal with whatever may come. I can almost feel the oxcytocin rise within me with a fierceness ready to fight for my baby girl.Raising a little infant isn't the difficult part, its learning how to take full responsibility for your actions and emotions. I tell myself: How you do anything is how you do everything. Do we really beleive babies cry on purpose to irritate us? Are they little manipulators trying to stop us from getting things done or being happy? Of course not! If my reaction is anything other than compassion for my little crying Vio, it wouldn't match with what I truly believe. I've been learning to step out out of victim mode in EVERY area of my life and this takes daily practice. It is a delicate balance between realizing what you have control of (our reaction), recognizing what is most important (folding laundry or comforting a human being?) and allowing wisdom to present itself out of every challenge. Our children, other people's children, every relationship and situation, whether challenging or easy, is an opportunity for growth- either through self-reflection, gratitude or both! Whatever angry, beautiful, or disastrous our action or reaction is... actually, let me ask you... Do you believe the saying "How you do ANYTHING is how you do EVERYTHING???" Im curious to know what you think! Let me know if you agree or disagree. Leave a comment or let me know on facebook!
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