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Sleepers

So tired of this split between
Man versus nature
These hypnotized masses
Failing to look deeper
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Conspiracies do happen
Every single day
All you have to do
Is look at the FDA
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Chemicals in the food
“Generally regarded as safe”
No link with disease?
Now give me a break
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Buy the Science if they have to
Protect the bottom line
But the truth will be known
It’s evident with time
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The EPA fights to keep
Toxins in our water
Who will get it out when
Federal Courts won’t even bother
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Our government’s the biggest
Terrorist organization
Dropping bomb after bomb
On civilian populations
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Drug makers aren’t liable
They’re protected in the courts
Doesn’t matter how many
Or how extremely they are hurt
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Whistle blowers dying
In such mysterious ways
Barely gets reported in the
Media these days
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Censorship is real
And that’s not misinformation
Control is that much easier
With a dumbed down population
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But what do we care
For these atrocities
So long as there is Facebook
And I look good publicly
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Someone get my phone
Or some legal form of soma
I don’t want to hear it
Let me go back to my coma
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Identity Shift

Hello Dear Ones!

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted here. I’ve been SO busy and it’s been wonderful. I thought I’d just take a minute to let you all know what I’ve been up to!

A few years ago, I began running into some health challenges which I’ve already shared a little of here. Unfortunately I was disappointed time and time again with conventional health care. Despite many attempts with many different practitioners, I never received satisfying help to understand what was ailing me. Instead, I was run through ineffective tests and given prescriptions that never uncovered or addressed the root of my issues. Looking back, it’s been a big blessing in disguise.

Being a natural researcher, I looked to books on wellness, advanced scientific studies, blogs, and internet articles to understand my various symptoms, how they were related to each other, how my health history played a role, and what to do about it. I took my health and wellness into my own hands and am so grateful that I did. I’m happy to report that I’m feeling MUCH better these days!

Not only that, but it’s evolved me. I’ve always been a fan of re-invention but this latest incarnation is keeping all my energy centers buzzed for the first time in a long time! Inspired to help others by sharing what I’ve learned along the way, I decided to pursue a health coach certification with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

This certification has helped tie my passions together. Not only have I continued sharing yoga with my community but I’m evolving the retreats to reflect a more holistic approach to wellness. I’ve been leading workshops on topics like chronic stress, mindful eating, and intestinal permeability (aka “leaky gut”). I’ve also been teaching healthy home cooking classes, as well as sharing recipes and wellness tips through my new social media accounts and health coaching website. I’m also really excited about my new partnership as a contributor with Mother Earth Food.

Check out my new website www.MyNurturedHealth.com or follow along on social:

Instagram: @my_nurtured_health
Twitter: My_Nurtured_Health (@MyNurtured)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mynurturedhealth

My favorite recent blog posts have been:

A Whole Foods Diet. What it is and how to do it. 

We’re Not Fat, We’re Inflamed. The effect of chronic stress and what we can do about it. 

And if you’re interested in joining my newsletter, you can sign up at the bottom of each page on the new site or Contact Me Here.

Wishing you all great health and happiness! With Love,
Stephanie

Tell It!

Oops! Did I offend someone?
________________
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No, I don’t care about
My reputation
Biased observations
That go around.
…
Fragile birdie flew away
Because I had to say
The – My – truth
Is that all it takes?
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My Scorpio nature
Won’t coddle a stranger
I won’t coddle family either
It’s just not who I am.
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I won’t take your shit
You need to handle it
Take responsibility
I will do the same.
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Don’t like it?
Then don’t come around me
I deal in authenticity
Fulllll Stop.
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And No,
I’m not afraid
Of the things you might say
To the community.
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I know who I am
I know where I stand
And I will not dance around
Your sensitivity.
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For what it’s worth
I will reflect my truth
So you can take a look at you
And I will keep looking at me.

Manna

Dearest one,
My love to hold
Made for you
This liquid gold
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Manna dripping
From my breast
This loving heart
Felt through my chest
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We make the space
Connection strong
You’ll have the trust
A life’s built on
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Healing our
Ancestral line
Breaking from
The bonds of time
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Healing hearts
Our true intent
To turn around
All past neglect
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We heal ourselves
We heal the world
While I nurse
My beloved girl
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This picture is from Lucy’s first birthday. I never shared it but I’ve loved it since. Today feels appropriate as these words flow through me. Sending love to all the mamas doing their best to nurture their littles.

Let The Music Flow

I’m feeling sober in a world full of drunks
Looking around and wondering how
I’ve traveled so far that I can’t understand
What’s happening now in my own homeland
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Dissonance reigns and it feels insane
It’s blasting in my ears and it’s hurting my brain
I can’t say I’m right and I won’t say they’re wrong
But it’s clear that we’re singing two very different songs
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But it matters not what they say around me
And it matters not who they think they are
It matters not how loud their echoes sound
My heart and mind will remain unbound
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Like a sweet little bird, let the music come through me
Oh My Lord, let the music flow
I’ll sing with you while I stand my truth
‘Cause your melody plays clearly in my heart

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Photo Credit: Ryk Naves