Empowerment Updates from Tammy Hawksworth

The holidays can be a difficult time for those who may not feel included or connected to their family, friends or community. This can be especially true for those who are far from home, have recently experienced a loss or major life change, or simply don't have a strong support system. 

However, there are ways to feel more included and connected during the holiday season. Consider some of the following ideas:

1. One way to feel more included is to reach out to others and connect with them. This can be as simple as calling a friend or family member, or attending a community event or gathering. 

2. You can also volunteer your time to help those in need, such as at a soup kitchen or food bank. This can not only help you feel more connected to others, but also provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

3. Another way to feel more included during the holidays is to create new traditions or rituals. This can be as simple as starting a new holiday movie night with friends, or cooking a special dish to share with loved ones. You can also try incorporating elements of your own culture or heritage into your holiday celebrations, such as by making traditional dishes or decorations.

4. It can also be helpful to set aside time for self-care and self-reflection during the holiday season. This can help you maintain a sense of balance and well-being, and prevent feelings of loneliness or isolation. This can include activities such as exercise, meditation, or simply taking some time to relax and unwind.
 
 5. Another fun thing to do, if cheer up others. Give random compliments, hold doors for people, Pass out candy canes, are just a few ideas.
 
 One year I had to work during my birthday. I chose to make my day one about giving rather than receiving. I knew the owner(family member) and made a plan with her to offer a free service to all clients for that service that day and I would cover the cost(which was agreed upon with owners). I had such fun telling clients their service was on m e today since it was my birthday. Many expressed such joy and I had a number leave me gifts or tips. In the end I had the most fun of all and best birthday ever, which is just two days before Christmas.

Overall, the key to feeling included during the holidays is to connect with others and engage in activities that bring meaning and fulfillment. Whether it's reaching out to loved ones, volunteering, creating new traditions, or practicing self-care, there are many ways to feel more included and connected during the holiday season.
 
Did any of these ideas resonate for you? If so, What will you choose to do?

Hi Friend,

Steps to be Certified in Raindrop Technique has been more of a process than I anticipated, and I am enjoying every moment. 

After playing at completing my practicum hours, offering Raindrops and Vita Flex session for a nominal fee for cover my cost of oils, which can be up to 250 drops per session, I travelled by driving with my husband to Barrie Ontario to complete  my return demo. 

Practicum happens after my initial training back in November 2021. I then have 2 years to complete my practice sessions and my return demo for certification. I am grateful for Isabelle for encouraging me to get my practice in for when she was going to Ontario, so we could be each other's practice person for our return demos. 

The day arrived on August 3, 2022. We were both nervous and feeling grateful to be there. Jasmine, our proctor is so sweet. She watches as we demonstrate our skills and leads us into perfecting our techniques where we require minor adjustments. My hands are affected by arthritis and, as a result, find a few of the moves more challenging. I can do them, with some modifications. 

While I was being demo person for Isabelle's presentation, we get a tornado warning for Barrie area on our phones. "Yikes, what do we do?"" Do we need to take shelter somewhere?" Jasmine tells they had a warning one week before as well, and one of the ladies who would be in the next three day trainings had her home destroyed and was living out of bins as her home is being repaired. ( hmmm, really, do we need to take shelter???).

Anyway we contact our partners and make a plan. Hubby is going to get a taxi to Jasmine as she has a cold room we can bunk in if needed. My head is down in the massage table cradle and I can't see what is happening. I am able to peek and see the weather doesn't seem to bad. I do  my prayer thing while I'm on the table(yup seems like a great time to get some divine help).
We continue with our session, there was no tornado, and weather improved, thankfully. This threw timing off big time for our return demos. There are typically timed at 2 hours to demo and teach each technique. 

Isabelle, passes with ease. Yay! So excited for you Isabelle, you will bless many people with your skills and your big heart.

My turn, I was able to make some adjustments as I was able to be there for Isabelle, presentation. I was nervous though as we were now late and I had never been in an area with a tornado warning before. Hubby has arrived and is sitting on the sofa waiting for my demo completion. 

Jasmine agreed that Vibration and Chromatic Raindrop would be great options for me as my hands struggle with a couple techniques. She said I would be able to take the classes she was offering the next three days. Yay!. I was hoping I would be able to since I was already there and instead of making another trip.

And Yes! I successfully completed my return demo as well. I am now Certified as Raindrop Technique Specialist. I now get to complete my online training as a Licensed Spiritual Healer(required by Canada to offer my service for a full fee). 
If you have not heard of or experienced Raindrop Technique, I invite you to do a little research. Essential OIls are dropped like rain onto your back and anointed on you with feathering like strokes. Vitaflex is used to anoint your feet and apply oils there first. The technique is very relaxing and many of my receivers drift off to sleep near the end. 

Are you local and Ready to book your session? you can do so here!

Benefits vary widely from person to person. 
What will your experience be?

Tell me, has this happened to you?

Your day is going along just great, things are flowing with ease, you are feeling successful and in a great mood and then it happens...

Something happens to mess that all up! Your mood instantly changes, you get defensive or offended. 

What happened? Why did this happen?

This is called a TRIGGER POINT.  What is a trigger point you may ask. Well it is a point in time where your emotions and physical body say "Hey, we have been here before and this did not go so well."

We remember we created a story to cope with this situation. This story may actually not be serving us well. In fact, it is just made up because we did not process the situation in the moment. Then just like a file on a computer it got stored somewhere in our body system to deal with later. 

In comes our TRIGGER POINT. This is our body's way of saying "Hey, are we able to process this now?"
This happened to me recently when my 15 year old son decided to move in with his dad. Previously, my three older girls had done the same thing and I felt devastated. I still felt devastated, except this time I recognized my trigger, I chose to take action and process my trigger and now no longer feel triggered when I share with family about my son's choice. I mean, this stuff is powerful. I went from crying and anger to calm and clear in just two rounds of and AFT process. 

When we can recognize this is what is happening, then we can process it and create our new story or program that does serve us well.

So that is NUMBER 1, recognize your triggering situation. You can deal with it right then and there or make a note, on paper or in your phone, but make a note somewhere. 

Now that your are aware of your trigger the next step is to use a process or tool to help you reconcile your thoughts and feelings about your trigger.
Some tools I use are Aroma Freedom techniques ( these are my quickest tools for permanent results). Journaling, another great tool, however this takes more effort and time for me, and I enjoy quick and easy solutions. Another option is writing a letter to the person, vent it all out on paper, offering forgiveness and even forgive yourself, then destroy your letter in a safe and permanent way(paper shredder, woodstove, etc.)  NEVER give this letter to the person. This is for your eyes only! Another one that is great if you love nature, tell your situation to a tree, a big strong tree. Nature is so healing. 

So NUMBER 2, process your trigger point. 

Now notice if you still have any emotional charge when you think about your triggering situation?
If there is still a charge, repeat step 2, there may be something you have missed processing.

and the final step, NUMBER 3 is to create your new program, your new story. This looks a lot like an affirmation or decree. Generally they start with I AM statements, the keys being they are present tense. first person and personal. 

If you require help processing your trigger points, you can choose to book a one on one session with me here.
I quickly and easily help you move through your triggers and into your new stories with grace and ease.

Voting your victory in overcoming your triggers, so your days and full of grace and ease!