Thursday, November 19, 2009
Vol. 2, Issue 10

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Intuitive Thoughts from Teresa

Where have I been?

After putting down the article: How a Marriage Survives When One Partner Gets Sick (http://www.more.com/2024/7563-how-a-marriage-survives-when), I went to sleep and had a dream about riding a tidal wave. Not my usual one of outrunning the wave, but this time I was riding atop it.

SunsetThe next day, my husband became unexpectedly seriously ill. All in all, his illness required a 30 day hospital stay which included a major surgical procedure.

We have been home now almost a month. He is rapidly recovering and we are grateful as he moves towards a FULL recovery.

My wave has gently beached me on shore. As I take a moment to bask in the sunshine, I ground my experience into the earth – ready to share the wisdom of my wave journey.

The breathtaking photography in this issue was taken by my dear friend and sister Nurse Midwife Jeanne Barreira.

Enjoy!

Teresa

Living Intuitive Observations

Riding Our Tidal Wave

The past year has been a time for so many of us being challenged by tidal waves.

A day doesn’t go by without my hearing about a transformational, challenging, transition, which a client, friend or an acquaintance is traveling through.

If we are not the one riding the waves, each of us has been close enough to be feeling the wake impact of their tidal wave.

We all are wondering why?

What is going on? and how do I prepare for this?

Well, the “how do I prepare for this” is the part of us that desires to stay safe and in control.

Throughout my current journey, as I continue to be re-educated in this deeply, powerful manner, I have learned, that we remain safe only when we are willing to relinquish remaining in control. This REQUIRES allowing whatever is no longer necessary for the next step of our soul progression to fall away, shake apart, or to just suddenly release and be gone.

SunsetTaking a big picture overview, our soul’s intention and impulse strives to create for our inner life to match our outer world. Often, the result of our souls longing to create joy, freedom, and a deeper authentic connection to source, can create a vast rearrangement to the details of our outer world.

Consequently, whatever impedes our ability to; remain connected to source, remember who we are as a spirit, and why we are here, is literally washed away.

Despite the upheaval that has impacted all aspects of my life, riding my personal tidal wave has been an amazing peak experience. This time of distillation and true clarity totally realigned me to the authentic wisdom of every moment. I only had the time and energy to tend to what was really important and for all of the rest, friends and family have stepped up to fill in the spaces.

What a gift to feel so totally loved and supported. Isn’t that what really being alive is about?

The Global Coherence Initiative is currently conducting a research project that is measuring how big world events impact us as individuals physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You can check it out at http://www.glcoherence.org/

Recipe

Yummy Winter Oat Groats aka Steel Cut Oats or Irish Oats

I received inspiration for this recipe from MORE magazine. They suggested creating a large pot for the week. I adapted the measurements to make some every evening.

I love waking up to the smell of simmering warm nutritious food filling our home.

Ingredients for 4 Servings:

Slow cooker
Oat groats 1 part (3/4 cup)
Liquid 4 parts (3 cups)
Almond milk/water (2 cups almond, 1 cup water)
Add ground Cinnamon
Ground ginger
Ground cardamon
2 dried figs cut up

Mix. Place on low overnight. In the morning, add ground flax seeds, yoghurt, and your favorite nuts to increase protein and nutrient content.

Enjoy this amazing start to your day!

Meditation Tool

Tips for Riding Your Tidal Wave

When we need these skills the most is when we have no time and need most to be in present time and aware and connected.

    1. Rescue remedy (BACH) also known as 5 flower remedy (FES).It is essential to put a few drops into everything you are drinking when you are riding your tidal wave.
    1. Being grateful for what is working in the moment.
    1. Take a moment to think about something. Add to your response to a request: I will think about that and get back to you.
    1. Remember your connection to above. Connecting with your guides and helpers. Simply saying help I need to know this or help me understand what to do here.
    1. Grounding–connection to the earth.
    1. Resource with one thing that reminds you of your best self and brings you pleasure. Keep a list of your simple pleasures.For me, during this time, it was the amazing ability for our dog to stay with me whenever I was in the hospital–and that included ICU. BIG THANKS to Boulder Community Hospital.
    1. Take a moment to ask for assistance with even the smallest tasks
      For example, asking a neighbor come in and water my plants was a huge gift .
    1. Look for the gifts and opportunities in each turn of events.
    1. Seek out the places where beauty or finding a view of nature through a window or in someones’s smile or act of kindness.
  1. Searching out your pieces of pleasure, light, and joy will enable you to remain in present time and connected to your true source.

Grass

 

Resources

For Established Clients and Phone Sessions Only

Ever felt like you would benefit by consulting with Teresa but didn’t feel you needed an entire hour session?

Did you know that Teresa offers “phone card” sessions.

Here’s how it works:

  • You purchase a session or session package.
  • This gets converted to minutes. Example: a 3 session package becomes 210 minutes.
  • Then you are able to connect with Teresa for any amount of time, depending on your needs.
  • Clients are finding it amazing the clarity they are achieving with with just a 20 or 25 minutes call.

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New Teaching Space
ELEGANT TEACHING SPACE FOR RENT

The Gathering Place at Marine Street

Rent this elegant 370 square foot carpeted teaching space, within the Marine Street Healing Arts building at 2825 Marine St, Boulder.

Contact Teresa at tann@indra.com or
call 303-258-3904.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…

Miscarriage: It is not just bad luck.

In this 70 minute tele class with special guest Marleen Greenberg R.Ac., NTP, Dipl. Ac, CH, Teresa shares mind/spirit exercises for resolving your loss and reviews the tests and prevention measures you want to be aware of to prevent a future loss. Many doctors are unaware of this leading edge information.

To purchase audio recording, click here.

 

Birth Bag

I am excited to share with you several audio classes

Cultivating and Creating Abundance Part 1 and Part 2

During these tele classes, Teresa walks you through seven everyday abundance building tools and techniques.

Cost: $30 each or $55 for bundle with Parts 1 and 2.

Click below to purchase downloadable MP3 file.

Part 1, Part 2, and Bundle (Parts 1 & 2)

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Before you start trying: Preparing your mind, body & spirit for an optimal conception pregnancy Introduction, Part 1, and Part 2

Introduction: During this 40 minute tele class, you can listen to an overview of the content Teresa explores in depth in Preparing for Pregnancy Parts 1 and 2. (Part 1 offered for purchase below.)

Cost: No Charge. (Also available in bundle below)

Click here to receive downloadable MP3 file.

Parts 1 and 2: Join Teresa as she explores this unique mind/body/spiritual approach to pregnancy preparation designed for both men and women. Before you get on the “trying” merry-go- round come to assess where you are individually and as a couple for this life changing and exciting step. Learn how you can start nourishing yourself in preparation and in anticipation of welcoming this new member of your family. Begin to create time and space for this new person into your life. Explore and understand the deeply rewarding, strengthening, and validating aspects of preparing for a pregnancy as opposed to just learning about what you have to begin to deprive yourself of in order to get pregnant.

Cost: $35 each or $60 for bundle with Introduction, Part 1 and Part 2.

Click below to purchase downloadable MP3 files.

Part 1 – Preparing your Body

Part 2 – Preparing Mind and Spirit including connecting with the spirit of your unborn child

Bundle (Intro, Parts 1 & 2)

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Summer Re-Tuning Reading. Click here or call or call 303-258-3904.

Check in an assess what is working and receive a new perspective and guidance on where you want to be heading with some specific tools and feedback to get you started.

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If you haven’t checked out the new Kindle, you’re missing out. Get all the details here.

Kindle DX

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Honoring Your Child’s Spirit: Pre-birth Bonding and Communication

by Flo Aeveia Magdelena

Check out the contributing chapter written by Teresa!

Living Our Potential as Beings of Light

The family system is our first and most intimate experience of the world. It is where we learn about love, sharing, generosity, co-creation, and honoring—or about hate, reaction, fear, anger, and separation. The family may be a spiritual haven and a loving place of growth or a place of absent presence, where we physically live together but do not connect. We either make this connection and create a foundation in our childhood or spend our lives looking for it.

When parents establish a conscious heart/soul connection with their children and with each other, deeper levels of trust and safety are experienced. As we deepen our bonds, we are more sensitive to the subtle, nonverbal communication which we exchange at all times with all living organisms. Relationships are not bound by normal restrictions because the information sent via channels of sensory response are unaffected by language, beliefs, or convention. You are connected beyond earthly rules, and can therefore create a unique relationship that works for your family.

To order select below:

USA Orders – $20 includes shipping and handling

International Orders – $25 includes shipping and handling

 

Networking

Newsletters

1. Check out the National Women’s Health Network Newsletter

They are doing amazing advocacy work in Washington.
http://nwhn.org/newsletter/index.cfm?section=newsletter&year=2009

Every one of the articles in this newsletter I wanted to share with someone.
The articles on osteoporosis and pelvic organ prolapse will speak to any midlife woman.
The Environmental Toxicity article speaks to all of us.
The commentary on the new ACOG position papers contains great info for childbearing women.
So as you enjoy this great information think about supporting this non profit by joining.
I have been a member for 25 years!

2. Check out Christiane Northrup’s MD November newsletter article on the importance of
Vitamin D and immunity

http://www.drnorthrup.com/members/monthlywisdom/archive/nov2009.php

3. Another great Vitamin D newsletter is from John Douillard DC

http://www.lifespa.com/newsletter.aspx?newsletter_id=25

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Boulder

We have a new practitioner in our office space!!

Selena Shelley, MA, CD, LCCE, CHBE will be offering a variety of services related to pregnancy, birth, and parenthood.

For more information about Selena’s services and background, please go to her website: www.selenashelley.com.

 

Separation & Divorce Support Groups – Louisville Location & Denver Location
Married Women’s Relationship Group – Louisville Location

Facilitator: Lisa Hall
Divorcewise.net
lisahall@divorcewise.net
303.859.2672

 

Rebuilding Divorce Group for Children

Facilitator: Monica Ramunda, MA, LPC, RPT is a Licensed Professional Counselor and registered play therapist in private practice in Louisville. Call Monica at 720 304-7611 or visit www.rockymountaincounselingservices.com or email mramunda777@yahoo.com.

 

Pet Loss Support Group

Meets each Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. at the Canyonside Office Park, 100 Arapahoe Ave., Ste 3, in Boulder. The cost is $25.00. Please share this information with those you think might be interested. Please feel free to contact Anne if you have any questions.

Anne Cattarello, M.A., L.P.C.
Gentle Psychotherapy
(720) 352-0930
www.gentlepsychotherapy.com
anne@gentlepsychotherapy.com

 

Sliding Scale for Children & Adolescents

Lisa Tretout is now offering a sliding scale for children in need of counseling, in her North Boulder private practice. Visit www.boulderlearningcoop.org

Lisa Tretout, M.A. – Developmental Play Therapist
303.444.9191

 

Mothering Support Group

Six-week mothering support and education group based on my book Mothering Without a Map: The Search for the Good Mother Within. The group is intended for women who were under-mothered, for whatever reason, and now seek to mother their own children in a new way.

Offered by Kathryn Black, PhD(c)
Psychotherapist
Author of Mothering Without a Map
kb@kathrynblack.com or call 720-352-8710
www.motheringwithoutamap.com
www.kathrynblack.com

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Denver

Breast Milk Donation Request

On October 11, 2009, Sophia was brought to our world. Her mom, Corrie, discovered a lump in her breast in March — an aggressive cancer that led to a double mastectomy a week later, followed by chemotherapy. Days before discovering the lump, Corrie learned that she was pregnant.

Sophia has emerged into the world healthy. Her family wants to do all they can to help her to recover from chemotherapy exposure in utero and support her developing immune system with the best resource available — human milk — ideally through flu season. At two weeks old, Sophia is thriving solely on donated breast milk! We estimate she is drinking about 35-40 ounces per day. Our goal is to provide Sophia with a minimum of six months of breast milk. Thanks to some very generous people, we are optimistic that this goal may become a reality.

We are currently seeking your help. Buying milk through the Mother’s Milk Bank costs up to $140/day, to cover pasteurizing and testing. If you know of any women who would be interested in donating breast milk for Sophia, they can check out this website for more information or contact Corrie (cbeauvineau@yahoo.com) directly.

If you are interested, there are two ways to get involved:

  1. Donate breast milk. Please gather the necessary information on how to safely share breast milk.
  2. Monetary donations can also be made directly to the Mother’s Milk Bank (make sure to mention the donation is to benefit Corrie and Sophia Beauvineau), by phone (303-869-1888 or Toll free: 877-458-5503) or by sending a check by mail to:

    Mother’s Milk Bank
    Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
    Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center
    1719 E. 19th Avenue
    Denver, CO 80218

 

About Teresa

Teresa Robertson RN,MSN,Certified Nurse Midwife, has been involved in the realms of women’s health, birth, and alternative healing for the past 29 years. During the past 12 years, she has shared these integrative tools of healing and knowing with numerous groups of clients and professionals.

Visit Teresa at LivingIntuitive.com

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