"18 Steps" to Create Something New / Issue #163 - January 7, 2009

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 163 - January 7, 2009
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com

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Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
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In This Issue
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1. "18 Steps" to Create Something New

2. Essential Oil Tip: Invisible Glove

3. Success Tip: Thankful You Don't Have Everything

4. Recipe of the Week: Goat Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Beets

5. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week

6. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

7. HSL's "Inner Circle" News

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1. "18 Steps" to Create Something New
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Fresh.. . . .New.. . . Opportunity. .

Begin.. . . Expand. . .Grow. .

Revitalize.. . . Renew. . . More. .


Do these words excite you?

They should!

Because our natural human desire is to become
more of who we are. . . to raise our vibration,
to elevate our state of being, and to maximize
our potential.

Whether its health, beauty, education, financial
growth, enriched relationships, spiritual advancement,
or just plain joy. . .

. . . the beginning of a New Year, and other significant calendar
dates and events, are excellent markers to signal to us that it
is time to act on what it is that we want and what has great
meaning to us.

While I was spending reflective alone time last month wrapping
up the year and preparing for the new one, I
decided to list the steps that were helpful to
me in accomplishing things so that I could duplicate it
for further accomplishment.

I decided to share these with you in thinking it would be a
good way to start out the newsletter in the New Year!

And if this can inspire you to create what you want then that
means I've accomplished one of my goals!

Here are the "18 Steps" that I think are vital in realizing
and creating what it is what we want. . . and that includes
all dreams!


"18 Steps"

1. The "Internal Signal"
--the urge, the longing, the nudge
--this is not something you do, this happens to you
--it upwells within you

2. Get Quiet
--listen to more of what is signaling you

3. Discovery
--information you receive when you get quiet
--this is where you 'disconnect' to 'connect'

4. Discern
--this is active work
--consciously looking at the authenticity of what is
there
--is it you ego or your soul?

5. Vision
--letting your vision open to see all possibilities, and
know that there are many more that you don't see

6. Desire
--this is what fuels the process

7. Intention
--here is where you formulate your conscious intention
for what it is that you want

8. Plan
--this is where the practical application starts

9. Implement
--this is where the action happens carrying out the plan
and building upon the previous foundational
steps

10. Determination
--more fuel

11. Faith
--operational at all times - especially at the places
when things don't always go as planned - you call upon
this to carry the process

12. Gratefulness
--gratitude is a huge part of this co-creative process

13. Openness
--mandatory ~ without being open there is no ability to
receive

14. Receptivity
--being able to receive is critical - and it is
difficult for the action oriented because it is passive -
this is the place for the activation of feminine energy

15. Claim It
--once it is received then it is important to claim it -
this can be challenging for the more shy humble person -
it is the place for activation of the male energy

16. Be It
--start incorporating this 'state of being' into your
identification of self

17. Have It
--you own it - it is you - you have it

18. Live It
--remember this is what it is all about in the first
place - Living Your Dream or having what it is you want -
It can truly manifest!

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2. Essential Oil Tip: The Invisible Glove
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I was at the post office today mailing packages
(the f'ree CD's for my Inner Circle members)
and the postal clerk had a terrible cold.

She was sneezing, her nose was running, she would
blow her nose between weighing each of my packages.

Then she handed me back the packages with the stamps
and said "here ya go, you have to put all of these on",
took my payment and gave me change and all I thought
about was all those germs being transferred onto me.

And really, I am not a germ phobe, but I am a nurse and
love microbiology so I know how these things work!

Well I dove into my purse for my Thieves
Waterless Hand Gel and slathered it all over my hands
knowing that this would give me great protection from
handling anything that she had just handled.

Here is a 1 min 6 sec video showing you real quickly how easy
this is to do anywhere at any time!

http://snipurl.com/vid_invisible_glove


For more info or to order any of these Young Living
products see your Young Living Distributor or go to
http://tinyurl.com/aenfp

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3. Success Tip: Thankful You Don't Have Everything
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Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

~Author unknown


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4. Recipe of the Week: Goat Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Beets
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Roasted Beets
(May be cooked in advance and refrigerated.)

3 medium size beets (preferably a variety: gold, chioga, white),
washed well and dried
olive oil (enough to lightly coat beets)
kosher salt to taste
ground pepper to taste

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
-Wash beets well, dry and coat with olive oil.
-Season with salt and pepper.
-Wrap individually in aluminum foil.
-Roast in 350-degree oven (approx. 1 hour) until knife tender and
skin peels easily when rubbed.
-Peel while warm.
-Cool.
-Slice thinly and arrange on 4 plates.
-Sprinkle with additional salt to taste.


Beet Sauce
(May be cooked in advance and refrigerated)

2 large red beets, peeled, diced 1/4"
2 shallots, peeled, sliced thin
2 cloves of garlic, peeled, sliced thin
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 sprig fresh rosemary
2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
kosher salt to taste
pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil

-In medium saucepot, on low flame heat olive oil.
-Sweat shallots, garlic and herbs for 5 minutes.
-Add diced beets, sugar and vinegar.
-Cook on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
-Add enough water just to barely cover.
-Bring to a boil, turn down and simmer five minutes.
-Turn off, let stand.
-Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Goat Cheese Ravioli
(If you can't find goat cheese then substitute with ricotta
cheese)

12 ravioli -- 3 per person
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 quarts water boiling, salted

-Heat a medium sauté pan and add 2 tablespoons butter while
raviolis are cooking in boiling salted water
-Heat til brown and nutty.
-Cook raviolis until just tender.
-Strain out raviolis and add to hot brown butter (off heat).
-Return to heat and sauté until coated and golden.
-Remove to prepared sliced beet plates.
-Save pan.


--Add 6-8 oz. Beet Sauce to pan, heat to simmer.
--Add 1 tablespoon butter (Optional).
--Swirl til melted/emulsified (or without butter, until slightly
reduced).
--Adjust seasoning salt and pepper to taste.
--Top raviolis with warm beet sauce.

-Garnish with fresh chopped chives or toasted pine nuts.


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5. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
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Doctors Opinions of Financial Bail Out Package

The Allergists voted to scratch it, and the Dermatologists
advised not to make any rash moves.

The Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but
the Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve,
and the Obstetricians felt they were all laboring under a
misconception.

The Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted; the
Pathologists yelled, "Over my dead body!" while the Pediatricians
said, "Oh, Grow up!"

The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, the
Radiologists could see right through it, and the Surgeons decided
to wash their hands of the whole thing.

The Internists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the
Plastic Surgeons said, "This puts a whole new face on the
matter."

The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists
felt the scheme wouldn't hold water.

The Anesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas, and the
Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no.

In the end, the Proctologists left the decision up to some
a--h---s in Washington.

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6. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
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The place for natural health tips, product reviews,
and interview with experts in Alternative Medicine, Holistic
Nursing, Nutrition, Energy Healing, and Essential Oils.


Thursday, January 15, 2009 7 PM EST

Back by popular demand!

James Oschman PhD

"Anti-Aging and the Science of Energy Medicine"

Details and registration here:
http://snipurl.com/gwmsxup_osch_antiagn


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7. HSL's "Inner Circle" News
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How exciting!

It hasn't even been a week since the launch of
the "Inner Circle" . . . and we already have
almost 50 members!

There are so many exciting benefits in this special
"Inner Circle" site (see below in "Where to Meet" section)


To Members:

--Carolyn DeMarco MD "Green Tea" interview is uploaded and can be
accessed by clicking on the "Interviews" tab. You will see all
past interviews for your listening or downloading

--New video of me with the flu and what oil I am using
('scuse my appearance)

--Please jump in the blogging area and get one started - its very
easy to figure out and a great practice area if you really want
to blog on the internet


Learn about how to become an Inner Circle Member:
http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle

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Where to Meet, Hear, or Learn with Home Spa Lady:

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Starting January 1, 2009

Home Spa Lady's 'Inner Circle'

Exclusively for YOU -

The Serious Self-Educated Wellness Expert
or
Holistic Health Care Practitioner/Professional

A special place to access:

--Hours of education and insight from Alternative Medical
Experts, Holistic Nutrition, Consciousness Leaders
in interview format from "Green Tea with Marilee" interviews

--Tons of tips on using therapeutic essential oils
in everyday life and for certain health conditions

--Marilee's recorded trainings and fun videos

--Archived 'Tips of the Week' newsletters and many articles

--Community of like minded people

--An easy place to create your own blog

--Your own private page

--A way to start a discussion in a forum

--Create your own group if you have a special interest topic

Learn more:
http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle

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Thursday, January 15, 2009 7 PM EST

Back by popular demand!

James Oschman PhD

"Anti-Aging and the Science of Energy Medicine"

http://snipurl.com/gwmsxup_osch_antiagn

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Purchase this ebook for immediate download

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Marilee Tolen RN
a.k.a. Home Spa Lady
marilee777@aol.com
Phone: 856-857-1799 (East Coast)