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It's time ...........
I finally get to reveal what's been happening in my life behind the scenes and I'm SO FREAKIN EXCITED to let you in on the secret.
I've been waiting around forever to whisper this in your ear!!!!!
I quit.
COFFEE TALK
You read it correctly ... I AM TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH AND RETIRING FROM MY DAY JOB!!!
I am leaving a 6-figure a year job, medical benefits, an increased pension and a 23 year career with the Government of Canada.
And I've never felt more sure about anything in my life.
Now if you're sitting here, with jaw dropped, ass puckered and thinking "OMG she's lost it ... what the heck is she DOING????" ... trust me, you are not the only one. I've heard it all and at times I've THOUGHT it all myself, but when I tuned out all the fears:
This risk ... feels right in my gut.
This decision ... feels like freedom.
This choice ... allows me to step into the me I've always meant to be.
You know how I always say things like "life is too short to do shit you hate", that "abundance happens when you follow your strengths" and that at the end of your life, I want you to look back and see that you've created a masterpiece?
I am not just spouting off random shit here ... I BELIEVE that to my core. I also believe that it's important to live in integrity with your message.
If there's SOMETHING missing in your life and you're tired of this "rollercoaster to nowhere", I want you to think about the things that bring you the most joy ....
AND DO MORE OF THEM!
I didn't wake up one day and say "fuck it, I quit". I added what I LOVE into my life (coaching, feng shui, meditation, journalling, leadership, sports, beauty) and gradually saw myself transform. The more I did, the more clear my future became.
You don't have to cliff dive naked tomorrow ... you can just dip your toe in until you get used to the water ... and then take another step. ;)
FENG SHUI TIP OF THE MONTH
These days, our spaces are extremely neutral. In an effort to step away from our busy lives, interior design has become a neutral palette of whites, greys, creams etc.
One thing I LOVE to do with a neutral space is add a few pops of colour randomly, just to add some interest and excitement to the eye (and to increase the energy).
Here's my secret tip: grocery store flowers are cheaper and they last longer. I SWEAR it. (Plus, at our Sobeys store here, if you time it right, you might be grocery shopping in the morning when they walk around giving away yesterdays flowers for free!!! Now THAT was a great day).
Cut the stems on an angle, gently remove any outer petals that might be a bit brown and ensure you don't submerge any leaves!
VOILA!!!!! INFUSION OF ENERGY!!!!
They even look good on the conveyer belt don't they???
COOL SHIT I LOVE:
I've been watching this local company's IG feed since they emerged on the scene in 2020. This charcuterie board is one of my absolute favourites. It's Russian Olive wood with an epoxy resin and I'm absolutely in love with it. They have various charcuterie boards, coasters and a lot of clothing and for those of you who live near me ... you'll know that the "End of 28" refers to the fact that Highway 28 ends at the lake!!!
Check them out here: https://endof28.ca
or here: https://www.instagram.com/end_of28
WHAT (or who) INSPIRES ME:
If you're watching any of my stories on Instagram or my FB page The Feng Shui Chick you'll know that I've started walking every morning to a nearby campground. I sit by the lake. I meditate. I listen to podcasts. I listen to the waves and the birds and the squirrels.
It's the BEST part of my day.
I didn't used to do this stuff. It's taken a lot of personal development on my part to slow the fuck down, to experience peace in my mind and the awareness that I don't have to be "on" 24/7. I STILL work at it, but now I see that it's worth it. It's an unbelievable feeling to feel that stillness, to tune into our intuition and to KNOW the right next step.
And for every woman who is reading this right now, who says:
"I've tried ..."
"I just can't do it ..."
"My mind races..."
"I'm too busy ..."
"I don't have time ..."
"I'm exhausted ..."
I want you to try one more time.
I'm gifting you this quick meditation of mine. It's 15 minutes ... just listen to my voice go through it. You can do this anywhere you'd like - sitting on the couch, laying down, in the bath, doing the dishes. I don't want you to pressure yourself about doing this perfectly. You cannot fuck this up.
RELAXXXXX and enjoy.
Download now
** if you are using an apple phone, this will magically show up in the blue file folder icon!!! You know ... the one that you never use and you wonder who the living fuck uses file folders on their phone???? That one ... now YOU too, are the girl who uses file folders. ;)
Note: this is NOT one of my sourcing meditations. "Sourcing" is a particular type of meditation that I LOVE LOVE LOVE ... like a portal to tap into messages from above. I have had the most incredible insights, ideas and revelations during these meditations and it's EASY for me to follow. If you're interested in Sourcing meditations or any of the others that I channel ... you can click here and sign up!!
Each month I drop new ones and I'm stretching myself to provide the coolest of the cool new things. There's also a TON of bonus material, never seen before feng shui tips and a whole whack more cool stuff.
CLIENT SHOWCASE:
This month I want to showcase a friend of mine. During the course of us chatting, she began to tell me about a few situations that she had with girlfriends of hers who were downright traumatizing. She was judged, felt not good enough and internalized what they had done to her, as if it was her fault. I could feel the emotion in every word that she spoke and wished that I could just erase it all for her.
But ... that's not how life goes.
Transformation doesn't happen with a magic wand. It happens when you are brave enough to feel the feelings and then courageous enough to create a different story.
My friend was.
After a few months of work, you cannot believe the transformation she has had. She is no longer fearful of what these mean girls think. She is more assertive, more relaxed and DEFINITELY more confident. It's like she has transformed in front of my eyes and I couldn't be happier for her. She is the most amazing, non-judgemental caring person ... and I'm hoping that she is beginning to see that now too.
BE BRAVE enough to face the tough stuff .... you deserve the peace that lives on the other side.
WHAT'S COMIN UP?
OMG you guyzzzzz .... I'm SO FREAKIN EXCITED ABOUT WHAT IS COMING UP!!!
Years ago, when I was still a Diamond Beachbody Coach, my upline at the time said something I have not forgotten to this day:
"Sandra, when you find a way to bring what you do at WORK, to your business .... you will be a huge success"
I danced around that for so many years, thinking about how I could lead a huge team ... or teach people to lead their teams well ... or how to take a toxic team and turn them around.
And then recently it hit me:
When women rise up to lead, magic happens. They unearth their power. They build unmeasurable confidence. They take risks. They become magnetic ... like Marilyn Monroe magnetic.
Leadership isn't about leading a team ... it's about leading YOURSELF.
It's about being dedicated to the process of evolution. It's about blazing your own trail no MATTER if it makes sense to anyone else. it's about listening to your intuition and leaning all the way in.
INTRODUCING my very first high touch, high level, rapid transformation program: THE POWER PORTAL
111 days with me ... the most unbelievable thing I've ever created. Designed specifically for you, so that you can step into the next level you, that you've always imagined was possible but never knew how to achieve.
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TASTY SHIT!
Have you ever wondered why I have a recipe in each of my newsletters?
I LOVE to eat ... I love to cook ... and I love to recreate recipes that I find super tasty in restaurants. Our condo in Edmonton happens to be just a few short blocks from the trendy Whyte Avenue. When we visit our son, I always want to go to Julio's Barrio. They have great margaritas and the shrimp tacos are fabulous.
So ... back to the cutting board we went and my husband created a GREAT avocado crema for our own version and then ... we "zhooshed" them up even more. (p.s. I had to google how to spell that). I could've eaten 10 of these suckers, so come prepared with an appetite, appetizers, a salad or several margaritas.
Speaking of margaritas ... our favourite right now:
freshly squeezed lime juice
agave syrup
tequila of choice
Shake with ice and then pour over ice. SO. TASTY.
Ok ... back to the recipe.
HEALTHY AVOCADO CREMA (more details on the tacos later on ...)
1 cup water
2 large avocado
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 fresh jalapeño
1/4 white onion
2 garlic cloves
100g greek yogurt
2 tbsp vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Blend and serve with your tacos.
FOR OUR TACOS (look out Julio's ....):
- grilled shrimp (we have tried a number of different spice blends but I just like them with chipotle chili pepper and salt, but you can experiment here)
- thinly sliced green cabbage + thinly sliced red onion
- sliced fresh mangoes (THE GAME CHANGER - you gotta try it)
- fresh pico de gallo (salsa)
- sliced fresh jalapeños
Our Tips n Tweaks:
Cam cuts the water in half and substitutes in the juice of 2 or 3 limes. I think the lime juice adds a little something extra for SURE.
I personally like the sauce a little more watery so if you are like me, just add a bit more water. If you like it more like is in this picture, then keep it as above.
I'm not entirely sure what benefit the vinegar had ... it's an acid and we add limes, so I think next time we will just omit that. (note: Cam disagrees with me here so if he makes it, vinegar it is. lol)
Let me know if you try it!
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Well that's it for random stuff from Julyl!! Once again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you SO much to all of you who regularly email me, recommend my group, my courses, my coaching or this newsletter to your friends and colleagues, your biz besties and your family. I appreciate every one of you and every message that I receive. Remember ...
"Life is not meant to be an assembly line of tasks ... it's meant to be a masterpiece. Only you can hold the brush".
Sandra Priestley
XO
If you've got a friend who might be interested, invite her to the UNSTUCK with the Feng Shui Chick group or direct her to my IG account: @sandrarpriestley. The link to this newsletter is in my bio and I LOVVVVVE seeing the number of subscribers go up!!!
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