Barb Brown Coaching & Consulting

Leaning Into Joy

Living Your Heart’s Desire!

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You know how some people live life almost on auto pilot and then reach a point where they realize that they have no idea how they got where they are and they really don’t like where they have ended up? Don’t live your life by accident. As a “Heart’s Desire Coach”, I can help.

Hello, I’m Barb Brown and I help people live life fully, in a healthy way, and on purpose by exploring their passions and discovering and living their true heart’s desire. My mission is to inspire others to be fearless in their pursuit of health, happiness, joy, success, fun and their heart’s desire. Life doesn’t have to be hard. I’m here to show you that life can be and should be fun.

I Can help you discover your heart’s desire even if you have no idea what that might be. I can help you find the courage to live your heart’s desire even if you don’t feel strong right now. Living your life on purpose and following your dreams and heart’s desire means living a life of wonder, joy and freedom. 

Several years ago, I realized that I was not happy with my life and decided to make some major changes. I was overweight, I had health issues, and I was depressed. My journey since then has led me on a self discovery about my passions, likes & dislikes, and my heart’s desire. I have made it my mission to live my heart’s desire each and every day and to get back on track as soon as possible when I stray from that path. It is also my mission to help as many people as possible to discover and live their heart’s desire too. 

I teach about holistic health,life balance and spirituality because if you are not healthy, not feeling well, or are chronically ill you are not going to be living your heart’s desire because your thoughts and energy are on worry and stress about your health. Being anxious, worried, or stressed will also distract you from living fully. I have tools to help you manage all areas of your life to stay balanced, healthy and on track to live your heart’s desire!

When one area of life is out of balance we feel it in the other areas of our lives. If we are not feeling well physically, we won’t feel well emotionally. Emotional upset also creates physical discomfort and illness. Having some kind of spiritual practice balances out the entire system and provides a centering point to come to in times of crisis, chaos, illness or change. So, the path to happiness and living our heart’s desire is a matter of maintaining physical, emotional and spiritual health.  I advocate a holistic path to achieve this goal. This begins a journey into these various areas of our lives and how to care for each area in a holistic way. I hope you visit often to learn about health, happiness and living your heart’s desire.

For more information about me, please visit my about page. If you would like to schedule a time to talk about working with me please send me an email at barb@barbloves.me. 

Strategies For Success and Living Your Heart’s Desire

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Leaning In To Success

Leaning into success is as simple as it sounds. Just lean in. And at the same time it takes true self awareness, a courageous mindset, and fearless passion to truly succeed wholeheartedly in whatever your endeavor, whether it is a career, a business, an adventure, or a relationship. 

The power is yours

You and only you have the power to decide how you feel, how you spend your time, what’s important, and what truly matters. No one else has the power to “make you feel” anything. That is all up to you. When you realize this fact, life can truly change and become more powerful, happy, joyful and successful. 

Focus on Growth

Become a lifelong learner. Be curious. Ask questions. Explore new thoughts and possibilities. Think outside the box. Don’t get stuck in tradition, culture or family expectations or traditions. Try new things. Read books from a variety of authors and thought leaders. Take a class or attend lectures. Never give up taking in new information. You don’t have to accept it all. Sift through the information and keep what feels right to you. But never stop learning.

People will rarely work at their maximum potential under criticism – this includes self talk

Are you your best cheerleader or own worst enemy? How do you handle mistakes? Are you a difficult person to yourself? What does your mind chatter sound like? Practice self soothing dialogue and nurturing conversation with yourself. Consider how you would talk to a child who spills the milk by mistake. Practice gentle, nurturing self talk and see how much better you feel and more successful you are.

Visualize this thing that you want; see it, feel it, believe in it. Make it your mental blueprint and begin to build.

In order to reach your goals you must be able to visualize the finish line. What do you want that finish line to look like. More importantly, how do you envision the journey. Do you want it to be difficult and filled with obstacles? Or would you prefer fun, inspiring and joyful. Spend time each day thinking and visualizing how you want the day to go. How you want the week or month to play out. Visualize happiness, inspiration, joy, and success and then look for it wherever you go. It will be there, I promise. 

Are you an original? Discover the secret to propelling yourself (and the world) forward

Don’t be afraid to be original. Be you, boldly. You are on this planet for a reason and it isn’t to play small. Don’t be afraid to take risks. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. You will find your right way by sometimes going the wrong way. Go anyway. If you live your life less than what your purpose is you will feel unfulfilled and weary. Go for it! Be the you you are meant to be.

What’s Holding you back?

Is fear holding you back. Fear of what? Fear of who? Fear of looking stupid? Fear of injury to your pride? Fear of rejection? Fear of feeling bad? Fear of uncertainty? Fear of being ordinary?

Fear holds so many of us back from living the lives we were meant to live. Lives filled with love, joy, peace, success, and contentment. What if you look stupid, or are rejected, or ordinary. And, what if you are brilliant? 

There are countless famous people who failed, sometimes many, many times, before finding success. The key to their success was that they did not give up but continued to try again and again and again. The worst failure is never trying at all. 

When you open yourself up and say “I can do that. I can become successful. I can overcome this obstacle,” that’s more powerful than anything else in the world.

It starts with a dream. A passion. And a belief in yourself. According to the law of attraction, you get what you think about. If you focus on failure you will see, feel and find failure. And if you focus on success you will find success. As Winston Churchill said “never ever give up.” 

Dream big! Live boldly! You’ll change your life and in turn you’ll change the world!If you feel you want to support please feel free to contact me. You can email me anytime at barb@barbebrown.com or find me on Facebook.

Qigong For Health

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Practices: Qigong

I love Qigong! I was first introduced to the practice when I thought I was signing up for a Tai Chi class, which is very similar to Active Qigong. In fact, what I signed up for was Meditative Qigong. I continued in the study of Qigong by completing a year long program of Energy Healing Qigong.

My experience with Qigong changed my life, helping me to focus, ground, and heal, as well as help me form a deeper spiritual practice. I can’t imagine my life without it!

Most Popular Method of Disease Prevention

Qigong is the most popular method of disease prevention in China. It is an ancient practice including flowing movement, gentle exercise, controlled breathing techniques, self-massage, and meditation, all used to cultivate and move the Qi or life energy through the body.

Studies both in China and the US have shown that Qigong can reduce pain, anxiety, and depression. It is a practice that focuses on strengthening the immune system. It has also been found effective in treating hypertension, headaches, asthma, ulscers, arthritis, chronic pain, and some forms of cancer.According to Chinese Medicine, health is the result of freely flowing Qi. Disease is the result of stagnant or low Qi caused by physical, emotional and environmental stress. Too much or too little Qi can create poor health, inflammation, tension, congestion, and weakness in the body.We learned earlier that Qi means vital breath or life energy. Gong means “work.” So, the meaning of Qigong is “working with the life energy.” In Qigong the student learns to control the flow and distribution of Qi thus improving balance, health and harmony in the mind, body and spirit.

For Best Results

In order for the best results, Qigong should be practiced on a daily basis. It becomes a way of life. It doesn’t take long, 20-40 minutes is usually sufficient to feel the benefits. Qigong can be practiced standing, sitting or lying down so it is an ideal exercise for older adults and disabled individuals.

Qigong is broken down into three main applications:

  • Martial Arts Qigong – exercise/external movement
  • Spiritual Qigong – meditative and relaxing
  • Medical Qigong including self healing and external Qi healing (similar to Therapeutic Touch.

Dong Gong, Jing Gong & Medical Qigong

The most popular type of Qigong is “dynamic” or “active” Qigong (Dong Gong). It is considered exercise and energetically “yang” because it is very active, moving the body while maintaining a quiet mind. There are many exercises to learn with fun names including the Five Animal Frolics and Turtle Breathing. Practicing this type of Qigong looks like slow, rhythmic, controlled dancing.The other type of Qigong is “Tranquil” or “Passive” Qigong (Jing Gong). It is considered yin, meditative and spiritual. From the outside there is no movement but internally the mind is active and the Qi is controlled by concentration, visualization, and breathing. The body is still, yet the breath is moving. The mind is alert and paying attention to the Qi while the body is still and at rest.Qigong is considered to be the way to prevent disease, improve health, and make recovery from illness or injury quicker. Qigong is a practice so that each person can take control of his or her own health and wellness.

Medical Qigong includes self healing Qigong which includes specific exercises, practices and meditations for the patient to follow. There is also an energy healing Qigong known as Was Qi Zhi Liao, external Qi Healing. It is an ancient Chinese method of Healing Touch and a branch of Medical Qigong. Meditative Qigong is always practiced as a compliment to Medical Qigong.

In order to practice External Qi Healing, the practitioner must be able to control his or her own internal Qi flow before being considered ready to work with others. During a healing session, the practitioner places his/her hands on or near the client’s body, assesses the vitality of the client’s Qi, and then transmits healing Qi through the hands and breath. It is a very relaxing experience!

Other forms of Qigong include:

Confucian Qigong – Improves one’s character

Business Qigong – A practice to help employees feel less stressed, maintain health and improve productivity.

An Easy, Gentle Practice for Anyone

Qigong is a gentle practice, meant to be learned over time. Its meant to be practiced daily, preferably in the morning, before breakfast, which is considered the best time to plant the “seeds of the day.” One who practices Qigong will feel changes after only a few lessons but one will feel a life-time of health if practiced on a regular and consistent basis. The body is considered a garden of energy that should be tended to on a regular basis. Qigong is a wonderful practice to tend to your inner garden.

You can find more information about Qigong in the links below. Enjoy!

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture

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Acupuncture

The practice of acupuncture involves placing needles into specific points on the body in order to insure the healthy flow of energy (Qi). It is an ancient practice (more than 5,000 years) recommended to treat disease, relieve pain and maintain overall health and wellness.

Qi is the vital energy in all living things, from the tallest tree to the smallest cell and our health is influenced by the quality, quantity and balance of our Qi. It is the energy of our lives, what motivates us, our life essence and affects our entire being.

Balanced Qi = True Health

Qi provides the power to accomplish everyday activities and is necessary for growth, movement, body temperature, protection against illness and overall regulation of our body.

When Qi is balanced and freely flowing, the body is naturally able to heal and maintain internal stability and harmony. The body is able to flourish and true health and well being  is achieved.

Acupuncture is based on the belief that our body, mind, and spirit are fully integrated aspects of our being. Body, mind and spirit must be balanced in order for us to be healthy. When the Qi flows freely we feel well, balanced and whole. When the Qi is not flowing freely we feel out of balance and start feeling symptoms of illness or disease.

World Health Organization Approved

The World Health Organization accepts acupuncture as a treatment for more than 100 health problems including migraines, back pain, PMS, hay fever, arthritis, high blood pressure and even the common cold. Studies have also shown that acupuncture is helpful in treating drug and alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, stress and sleep issues.

  • Acupuncture is safe and effective
  • Acupuncture is natural and drug-free
  • Acupuncture helps to relieve symptoms and signs of many health problems.
  • The goal of Acupuncture is to activate the self-healing abilities of the bodyI’ve received acupuncture for a variety of issues over the years and continue to see an acupuncturist on a regular basis to make sure my Qi is flowing freely. I’d love to hear from you about how you have benefited from Acupuncture.  For more information, visit the links below.