In the news

I worked from home today and took a break to catch up and I saw this post "Nevada School Shooting Victims Include 'Hero' Staffer"  My heart sank, yet again.  Not shocked, not surprised, not amused that I am becoming numb to reading these headlines.  It isn't IF I am going to read them this month, it IS when, where, and how many injured or killed.

It is SO very easy to point fingers.  We could blame...

-The NRA
-The Mental Health industry/coverage (local, state, federal government)

-Police

-Elected politicians

-The President

-Gun owners

-Parents who raised the person who committed the crime

Well, I for one do not accept that putting police officers or arming others is the answer to this issue.  I do not accept that tightening SOME laws infringe on someones right to bear arms.  It is time (it was time a long time ago and we ALL allowed our elected officials to put their heads in the sand) that we DEMAND and accept nothing less than closing loop holes in the design of background checks, required training, etc.  

I do NOT blame the elected politicians, the President. I blame the voters who keep sending the wrong people to do the right job.  Do you have a mirror?  The person in it needs to be held accountable for the lack of courage of getting this done.  We have ONLY ourselves to blame.

I DO believe we need mental health standards and care in this country... we have none.  Nuts-Crazy?  OUR country is yes.  It is nuts it is crazy that ONLY time most citizens can access emergency mental health care is IF they are an immediate harm to self or others.  Sometimes we know much sooner and they only help is months or weeks away at best.  That is just the tip of the iceberg.

I DO believe that the death toll will continue to rise as those "we" elect CONTINUE to bury their heads in sand.  It is TIME for a change America. It is time that we take OUR country back! It starts with ALL of us being accountable and responsible for who is elected.

This holds true for so many other issues that harm our country and society from being the best, and for us being our highest and best selves.  Accept responsibility and lets make our country a place for ALL to live with peace, love and compassion.

2013 Week 41

Each Sunday I share a photo and word that represents what I am grateful for and brief message.

GRATEFUL WORD:

OUT.  Lots of people "come out" from/to/with a lot of "things"... gender, gender express, sexual orientation, ethnicity, career, political affiliation, religious orientation, and I am sure the list could continue.

For me self-identifying as a Christian who still has questions AND who loves, accepts, recognizes, and respects the paths that others choose (that may be different from my views) was MUCH more difficult than saying to the world I am gay.  

Regardless of what you are coming out of, it DOES get better.  It DOES get easier.  You WILL get through it. AND (equally...) it may not be easy right now.  It may get tougher before it gets easier.  You may see people in your life come and go.  Always hold on to these two things...

1) be who you are sand say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those that matter, don't mind.  2) you are beautiful, you are loved, you are worthy-just the way you are.

2013 Week photo:

  

Chaplain Royal

INCLUSIVE LIFE PASTORAL SERVICES AND HOLISTIC CARE

3622 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68105

OFFICE: (402) 575-7006  TEXT: (402) 909-1668

We can be the change we seek in this world, and in ourselves. 

One day.  One journey.  One person, at a time.

May peace, love and compassion be with you…AND from you!

Rev. Royal D. Bush is the founder of Inclusive Life, where he serves as a multifaith Chaplain.  He shares this message to all: “You are beautiful, you are loved and you are worthy, just the way you are.”  He holds a Bachelor Degree in business administration. He studied at Andersonville Theological Seminary.  He holds a current certificate of spiritual counseling with the International Institute of Faith Based Counseling.  He currently volunteers and remains active in many local and regional social justice issues.  He is currently working on a Wellness Coach Certificate.

Holistic Health

Do you read labels?  If not, you should.  You really MUST!  It is VERY important to know what you are putting in your body.  Your body needs not just fuel, but the correct fuel to operate for best performance. 

The rule of thumb is that when grocery shopping, 75% of your staple food items should come from the perimeter of the store.  15% should make up non-food items and up to 10% on foods and products that are located in isles. 

What is organic?  It may not be has good for you as you think! Organic by US FDA standards (Im not sure what bureaucrat wrote it…) simply means that it was grown without the use of pesticides.  It does not mean that it is natural, or that synthetic chemicals were added.  YOU HAVE TO READ THE LABEL AND KNOW WHAT THE INGREDIANTS ARE!

Not all grocery stores are created equal.  Each has products they are paid more to display.  The “natural” grocers do the same!  Again, read labels, be a smart consumer, user and self advocate!

I recommend:

Trader Joe’s                        www.traderjoes.com

Natural Grocers                   www.naturalgrocers.com/

Whole Foods                       www.wholefoodsmarket.com/

Your Local Farmers Market   www.localharvest.org/

REMEMBER: ALL human beings are able to support the body’s intelligence and our own healing powers by using the natural elements: fresh air, pure sunlight, clear water, health foods, rest, and movement. 

IF YOUR MIND BODY SPIRIT IS NOT BALANCED, “LET’S VISIT”…

BOOK APPOINTMENT NOW             www.inclusivelife.youcanbook.me

Or call me (402) 575-7006

Or email me at: aromatherapy@inclusivelife.org       
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NATURAL HOME USE PRODUCTS

WELLNESS PRODUCTS

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PRODUCTS TO BALANCE YOUR MIND BODY AND SPIRIT

HOLISTIC AND SPIRITUAL WELLNESS:

Zyto Health Assessment, Meditation, Vita Flex, Raindrop Technique, Releasing Emotional Patterns

2013 Week 40

Each Sunday (Tuesday this week!) I share a photo and word that represents what I am grateful for and brief message.

GRATEFUL WORD:

Forty-Six  I celebrated my 46th birthday on Saturday, October 12.  I did so officiating 4 wedding ceremonies in the metro area that day, 2 of which were extra meaningful, and special.  I spent a moment with my Sister Beth and her wife Anita.  It was nice to end the day at home with my husband and our kitty.  This is my first birthday since mom passed; in January it will have been one full year.  They say "life would sure be easier if you knew then, what you know now."  While that is probably true; you would not have had the journey that you did, which is precisely why I celebrate with excitement of being 46 years old! 

2013 Week photo:

Chaplain Royal

INCLUSIVE LIFE PASTORAL SERVICES AND HOLISTIC CARE

3622 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68105

OFFICE: (402) 575-7006  TEXT: (402) 909-1668

We can be the change we seek in this world, and in ourselves. 

One day.  One journey.  One person, at a time.

May peace, love and compassion be with you…AND from you!

Rev. Royal D. Bush is the founder of Inclusive Life, where he serves as a multifaith Chaplain.  He shares this message to all: “You are beautiful, you are loved and you are worthy, just the way you are.”  He holds a Bachelor Degree in business administration. He studied at Andersonville Theological Seminary.  He holds a current certificate of spiritual counseling with the International Institute of Faith Based Counseling.  He currently volunteers and remains active in many local and regional social justice issues.  He is currently working on a Wellness Coach Certificate.