By now, everyone has at least heard about the law of attraction. Simplistically, the law states that you get, by and large, what you think about.
Since "the secret" got out, many have tried to think about all the things they want through the application of various techniques - guided meditations, vision boards, positive thinking, positive feeling, and so on. Some swear it works, others wonder what they are missing and how come they still haven't got what their mind is focused on.
So what is missing? Is thinking about something, wanting it and feeling positively about the outcome enough to actually materialize the object of your desires? Of course not! Thinking about what you want by itself won't get you anything. You have to ACT on your thoughts and desires.
You want a new car (or some other life style improvement)? Increase your savings and reduce your expenses! You want a better job? Start treating with respect and integrity the one you have now! You want more money? Start paying off your debts diligently! You want the perfect husband? Become the perfect wife (don't just lie there wasting time in wishful thinking). Yes, the universe responds in kind but ONLY when you show that you are ready to take personal responsibility. And the only way to show you are responsible is by taking IMMEDIATE action.
Remember the old tale about the person who was constantly begging God to help him win the lottery? One day God got fed up and said "At least buy a lottery ticket".
Another legend tells the story of a tribe that prayed for rain. God promised rain but rain never came. Of course the tribe complained to which God replied "I could have sent you rain, as promised, but you didn't dig any ditches"
So it is all good to want and visualize something. But you are not ready to receive it until you start acting on it. How should you act? Do anything and everything. Acting randomly will lead you onto the right track just as surely as acting methodically and deliberately. The point is you need to be doing something, to start somewhere, anywhere. Don't just sit there staring mindlessly at your vision boards. Get real! Instead of constantly talking about your dreams, act on them. Start "digging the ditches" and you will get rain, if rain is what you want. If you don't dig the ditches, rain becomes impossible to obtain (no matter how much you pray for it).
Guided meditation brings deep relaxation. Healing imagery is most powerful when you're deeply relaxed.
And good things happen.
So, here are 5 great reasons to try Guided Meditation with healing imagery.
Great Reason #1: Repair the negative effects of stress on your health
You know stress causes physical health problems, and you know reducing stress effects will help you stay healthy. But you can't get rid of all the stress in your life! So how can you protect your body?
Guided meditation shows your mind and body the path into deep relaxation. Your brain releases cascades of healing biochemicals, washing away the negative effects of stress, reducing inflammation, enhancing immune functioning and rebuilding healthy neurons in your brain.
Great Reason #2: Positive time management.
It's hard to find time for you, so it's important to use your time most effectively.
Listening for only 20 minutes, guided meditations take you through the process of releasing physical and emotional stress and nourishing your brain and body, and healing imagery gives you the added physical and emotional boost of mind/body nurture in the areas you need it most. Those few minutes of support give you energy and focus for the rest of your day.
Great Reason #3: Support your healthy choices
Habits like healthy eating and healthy sleep are important, but they're also difficult to establish. Personal changes like letting go of old fears or learning to be more confidant can also be challenging. Healing imagery is more powerful when you are deeply relaxed. Your brain can practice your new behaviors. You see yourself succeeding, and your mind and body get comfortable with making new choices.
Great Reason #4: Nourish your heart.
You may have come to a dry spot in your life. It happens to all of us. Healing imagery shows us new ways out of the deeply rutted paths, and allow you to experience your inner world in fresh new ways. As you rest in deep relaxation, you can open up new areas, explore new facets of yourself. And discover new pathways of hope, of peace and beauty.
Great Reason #5: It's fun!
I know, personal growth, spiritual development, mind/body healing - it's all supposed to be serious business. And I suppose it is. But the same God who is present in the deepest, most spiritual meditation is also present in story-telling, joy, and yes, even fun. And experiencing the joy, the warmth and support your heart has needed - that's a gift.
So, take a rest from the work of your life. Sit back and nourish your brain and body with guided meditation and healing imagery.
It’s hard not to have a wellness woman crush on Elle Macpherson. The 51-year-old beauty glows without a hint of makeup. She’s been strong before it became the new skinny. And she's passionate about making wellness easier and more accessible.
Elle’s a longtime entrepreneur who started the trend of models moving from the catwalk to the boardroom. For 20 years, she collaborated with Bendon Lingerie on an eponymous intimate apparel line, which was the best-selling brand in the UK. She's recently taken the helm of the collection, brought on a new partner, and is planning for an August launch in the U.S
Her latest entrepreneurial venture is WelleCo, a line of alkalizing powders and supplements with big ambitions to become a lifestyle wellness brand creating beauty, home products, and more. Her signature product, The Super Elixir, is part of the booming nutricosmetics trend, which is the idea of nutritious products promoting health and beauty from within.
When I first met the native Aussie in her adopted hometown of Miami, the conversation spanned everything from pH strips (Elle's a fan), to where to get the best green juice in Miami (we concur that it's Jugo Fresh), to the stress of college admissions (she's a mom).
Here, she shares the tips and tricks that have guided her personally and professionally since her catwalk days and that are guiding her at WelleCo. Elle also shares her morning breakfast shake, which has just three ingredients.
A Q&A With The Well Model
Do you have a morning ritual?
I wake up 45 minutes to an hour before I need to get up. Before anything, I drink 500 mls of water and then I sit quietly with my back straight in a chair in the semi-darkness. I have a 33-day program of daily meditation that includes breathing and focus on a particular quality or value I would like to improve.
Sometimes, I do a guided meditation. I also read from a selection of books. I love to have a program pre-mapped out because I find it easier to stick to it over a longer period of time. Sometimes my practice will take as little as 10 minutes to complete. Sometimes I like to spend 40 minutes.
Any rules that you live by for a healthy body, mind, and soul?
Love, peace, happiness, and fulfillment — I make sure my choices support these intentions. If it doesn't fit, I don't persist.
What advice would you give your twenty-something self?
Wear sunscreen! A regret from when I was younger was that I didn’t protect my skin from the sun — even though I think I look better with a tan. I have plenty of freckles all over my body, and I haven’t done anything about it.
There’s no point in doing lasers because I’m in the sun all the time anyway, but I think sunblock is really important now. Always 50+ SPF. When I’m not in a bikini, I’ll wear surf leggings to protect my skin.
Best advice you've ever received?
Find co-dreamers who support your vision.
And the worst advice?
Models can't move from the billboard to the boardroom.
What do you love about being an entrepreneur?
I love the unexpected twists and turns on the journey as I realize my vision. It can feel daunting at times, challenging myself or taking steps forward into new territory, and I fear of the unknown.
But I don’t need to know the outcome. I just need to keep taking steps toward my goals that support my core values and intentions.
I love the saying "leap and watch the net appear."
Any go-to-supplements?
Without fail I take my daily Alkalising Greens. It is packed with goodness to boost nutrition, keep my body in an alkaline range and my energy levels up.
If I want to lighten up or I am looking for a nutritious snack, my Super Elixir Nourishing Protein is a winner. I use it as a meal replacement and a clean source of vegan protein if I am on-the-go. My favorite Breakfast Thick Shake recipe is below.
That’s it! I like to keep it simple — quality over quantity.
How do you break a sweat?
I make exercise part of my everyday life. I have a much simpler and gentler routine now. I prefer not to go to the gym; instead, I make sure I find at least 45 minutes in my day, usually for a sport outdoors, which is easy in Miami. I love to paddleboard, surf, swim, or water ski. I also love to hike or bike. I am more likely to stick to something I love and that fits into my life.
How has your health and wellness routine changed over time?
I’ve learned that an acidic body is out of balance. Today’s diet of processed food, sugar, alcohol, too much red meat, dairy, and coffee (especially for me!), combined with stress and lack of sleep can affect the way the body functions.
Why did you start WelleCo?
I was run down, stressed, gaining weight, and just feeling not good. Dr. Simone Laubscher introduced me to the concept of an alkaline diet, and it wasn’t until then that I hadn't really understood that my body was deprived from good nutrition and that my seemingly healthy lifestyle was actually acidic. And through nutrition, I was able to put my body back into an alkaline state and I felt better. I thought to myself,If I do most things right and I feel this bad, then what must it be like for everyone else who doesn't look after themselves? We created THE SUPER ELIXIR based on Dr. Laubscher’s years of practice as an easy, efficient, all-in-one, high-grade solution to getting back on the right track to wellness and feeling good on the inside.
