Sometimes it is not food or supplements that we need but instead living and breathing our truth.  Today I share some inspiration from guest blogger Amanda Moxley.  Amanda and I are friends, colleagues and business building buddies.  We met at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and I am forever blessed to have her in my life.

“Live In Your Heart, Not Your Head!”
by Amanda Moxley

Did you know that the magnetic field of your heart is 5,000 times stronger than the brain’s magnetic field?  I learned this last week at a seminar with Gregg Braden – a scientist who links spirituality with science in a fascinating way.

If you are like most of us, you are in your head WAY too much!  My coach’s challenge for you from today forward is to begin living in your heart rather than your head.

Here are some tips to get you started:

1) Do only what FEELS good.

2) Get quiet, close your eyes, relax, breathe and focus on something you are grateful for, appreciate or care about for 3 minutes, multiple times a day.

3) Break up with your ego.  Stop comparing, criticizing, blaming, feeling guilty, “shoulding” on yourself, worrying, doubting and living in fear.

4) Focus on what you are truly committed to creating.  Visualize it, sense it, allow it to come to you while taking the necessary steps to manifest what you are committed to.

5) Continuously get out of your own way, stay in service in passion to your heart’s desire.

6) Forgive and let go.

7) Breathe and be in the present moment.

We are a very exciting time in the history of the world.  You have two choices in every given moment: to choose fear (false evidence appearing real) or to choose LOVE.

What do you choose?  Let’s all live in love in our hearts!  Remember that your heart’s magnetic field is 5,000 times stronger than your brain!  The heart is the first organ to develop in a human body.  Your heart is powerful beyond measure so please USE it!  It all starts with you!

Amanda, Body and Soul Coach, publishes the energizing and inspiring “Breath of Fresh Air E-Zine” every other Thursday for healthy people everywhere.  If you are ready to discover your perfect body in a way you’ve never learned how to before, get your FREE articles, tips, tools and recipes at www.AmandaMoxley.com

The momentum is building and good nutrition is now available to all.

There’s Always Time To Celebrate Earth.

I thought it was appropriate to send out some link love today in celebration of Earth Day! Today and everyday there are free and inspiring nutrition education programs available to everyone around the nation.  If you have not found time to celebrate the Earth today, be sure to visit some of my healthy event suggestions.  May they inspire you to celebrate Earth Day everyday.

Watch Food Inc. For Pure Shock Value.

Tonight, (April 21, 2010) the award winning documentary Food Inc. airs on PBS starting at 9pm.  Check your local listings and be sure to tune in or set your DVR.

Food Inc. uncovers the truth of the food industry allowing the American consumer to witness what really goes on with the food we put in our stomachs daily.  Let me warn you, it is not pretty.  But, it is a must watch for everyone.

My local nutrition clients in Westport, CT and Fairfield County that have watched this movie come to their sessions ready to change and change for good. This movie is all about shock value!

He’s My Hero.

Chef and do-gooder Jamie Oliver has wowed America by setting out to change the way our kids eat.  He’s my hero and you might want to adopt him as yours too.  Jamie is only 34 (35 next month!) and already revolutionizing the school food system (along my other heroes Amy Kalafa & Dr. Susan Rubin – the voices behind Two Angry Moms).

If you haven’t seen Jamie’s Food Revolution, tune in on Friday nights to witness what is going down in America.  This generation is the first that may not outlive their parents….and Jamie is changing that through food & education (so am I by the way!).

Beyond Food, Diving Into Health.

There is more to good health than eating all the right foods.  My colleague Andrea Ramirez of True Nourishment has put together an awesome teleseries called “Renew 2010″ that allows listeners to dive into the many important aspects of health: healthy relationships; quality nutrition;  fung shui for home, career, & life; self-care, personal style (clothes,  makeup, etc); financial freedom; physical activity; and oh so much more!

You’ll have access to phenomenal speakers who will help get you on a path to better living.  The best part is that this entire series is free.  Join in on the fun by signing up today to get all the juicy details.

Go Local…Many Ways To Participate.

If going local is your thing, the Farmer’s Markets will be opening soon so be sure to check your local papers to see when you’ll be able to visit with your farmer and take home a plethora of fresh veggies.  I believe this is one of the best ways for us to celebrate the Earth.  Eat the the food that Mother Nature intended.

Even though Earth Day is almost coming to a close, many towns will be celebrating through the weekend and beyond.  If you’re local community carries the free publication, Natural Awakenings, check out their listings (a great resource for events).  Or check out Envirolink where you can punch in your zip code and see what is happening in your town.

Be good to yourself & be good to your Earth!

Alison Held, M.S., CMTA
Clinical Nutritionist