THROW OUT THAT RESOLUTION

I have a student who wrote a book about lists. It's called TO DO lists*. I find lists fascinating, especially the ones we create at the start of a new year.

Often people sit down with a paper and pen (or computer) and make a list of their New Year's resolutions. Out with the old, in with the new.

In the past I remember December 31st marked a day of reflection. Each New Years I would make a list of resolutions but there is really only one item I truly remember.

LOSE 10 POUNDS

EVERY YEAR it said the same thing (or some variation on the theme).

"Lose 10 lbs. TEN POUNDS"
"Be Negative 10 pounds"
"I want to be 10 pounds lighter"
Sometimes I knew I didn't need to lose 10 pounds so the phrase went like this "Don't gain the 10 pounds I lost this year"

No matter how I wrote it the final verdict was this… I wanted to change my body.

As I read the words "lose 10 pounds" I'm thinking that sounds like a demand, "Was that the best way to treat myself?" Do I feel inspired when I read that phrase? Not really. What I feel is the "lack of..." and the "NO's" and the depravation.

This year I have a new idea for you. (And don't worry, even though it's January 9th you can still revamp your list or if you don't have a list even better just try this exercise).

Take a look at your list. Do any of the items have a demanding quality or create tension in your body when you read it? If so change that item to an intention instead.

I like this definition of intention:
Purpose or attitude toward the effect of one's actions or conduct

Make your list about your purpose. Thinking about purpose leads us to actions.

Back in 1997, when I was still known to buy and eat a box of cereal in one sitting, I did a transformational workshop called Landmark Education*. During the program we were asked to create ourselves as a possibility in the world. I created myself to be the possibility of health and love.

That year was a turning point for me. If I was the possibility of health in each moment what would I do? Notice how it says the possibility of health, not I am health. Each moment was an opportunity to create myself over and over and over again.

As I embraced this way of thinking I came up with questions like: Where would I hang out if I was the possibility of health? What would my activities be during my down time and WHAT WOULD I EAT if I was the possibility of health?

I never said I would or wouldn't eat something. I never told myself something was bad. I never said don't do something. Instead I framed it differently and- ya know what I felt inspired, not deprived. I especially didn't put a number on how much I should weigh. Instead I committed to my possibility and then each choice became easier and easier.

That was a HUGE moment for me and my relationship to my body. EVERYTHING shifted. I had the freedom to stop dieting and start living in alignment with my true purpose.

So, what's on your list this year?
Can you sit down with it and reframe it into a purpose statement. What would be an inspiring possibility for you? Can you find the questions you most want to ask when you think of this possibility?

Take a moment, write some ideas down. If you don't feel like writing then think about it before you go to bed and let your dreams and sub conscious show you the way. Treat it like a meditation and inquire into the following: What are you dedicated to, inspired about and interested in? What do you intend to create in your life?

I'm excited to hear what you come up with. Write me and let me know.

If you find yourself hitting some roadblocks and need support then reach out. (I don't think these kinds of changes are meant to be done alone).

Take the invitation to join me for a free health consultation or come to one of the upcoming workshops.

Nutrition 101 and Introduction to Nutrition will be held in San Francisco and for those of you that live out of the bay area we have a new surprise for you. Join us for our first Tele-class: Creating Your Health.

These workshops will be interactive “lab groups” where each participant will receive the tools to find their own path to health and wellness.

We will focus on purpose and intention through the means of compassion, nutritional information, meditation, inquiry and direct interaction with the teacher. I hope to see you there.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Love
darshana

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Start the year out with health in mind. By personalizing diet to lifestyle, ancestry, blood type, inner wisdom and other factors, a sustainable way of healthy eating and living can be found. An individual food and life program can help you live a long and healthy life, increase fertility, overcome pain or illness or lose weight. In this workshop, we'll explore the basics of health through nutrition and help you get started creating your own personalized holistic health plan.  

1:00-4:00pm at The Yoga Tree Hayes
Click HERE for more details

What is Nutrition?
What truly nourishes me and what depletes me?
Kale? Pizza? Brown Rice? Coffee? Cookies?  

Let this year be the year of true nourishment!  

In this workshop, we'll explore the basics of health through nutrition and help you get start creating your own personalized holistic health plan. Discover what foods work for you and how to get them in your body each day for the rest of your life.    

7:00-8:00pm at Informed Body
Location: Informed Body
322B Linden Street
Hayes Valley
To register call 415-626-1111 or check out www.informedbody.com  

You are the creator of your health! How empowering. So now what do you want to do? Whether you are someone who is just realizing this or someone who has been working with their health for years this class will support you to create a life of health in 2008.  

During the class we will cover basic nutritional information. Then I will teach you 5 principles to deliberately create a life of health. Together we will look at your personal intentions and begin to create a realistic health plan.  

And the bonus is you will also have the opportunity to ask direct questions to me, Darshana Weill founder of FWH.   To register email me directly at darshana@fruitionhealth.com    

We'll create a delicious feast of local, seasonal, organic foods that are nourishing and satisfying during the winter season. Highlighted foods include: sweet root vegetables, buckwheat, adzuki beans, and sea vegetables. We'll also explore cooking styles that will keep you warm and cozy during the cold and wet winter weather.

To register click HERE

Are you inspired by the work we do at FWH or know someone who could benefit from our services ? If so call or email us today and learn more about our programs. Click HERE to tell us more about you and your health.

Or jump right in and speak with one of our counselors for free.

During your free initial session, we will review your health history in detail and discuss your goals. Then we will work together to design a program that focuses on your specific health concerns.
Call 415 -552 -8344 or email info@fruitionhealth.com

• To do lists by Sasha Cagen http://www.todolistblog.blogspot.com/
• Landmark education: http://www.landmarkeducation.com/

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