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Jonell Francis
Emotional Release Therapy (Visualization)

Emotional Release Therapy (Visualization)

Emotional Release Therapy Visualization If I claimed there was a single, simple tool, a kind of emotional release therapy that calms a troubled heart, releases unwanted emotions, unplugs an anxious mind, relieves physical pain, removes blocks to love in relationships AND washes away limiting beliefs about who you really are and what you can do... Admit it. You'd think I was selling something. But then, if I said this tool was completely FREE, indestructible and gets more powerful with each use... would you pick one up on your way out the door? Introducing the Picnic Blanket Years ago a friend...

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Jonell Francis
Gratitude and the Science of Good Vibrations

Gratitude and the Science of Good Vibrations

The Science of Good Vibrations How frequencies affect your health In the year 1905, Albert Einstein proved that we can break matter down into smaller components and that, when we do, we move beyond the material realm and into a realm in which everything is energy. This is the Law of Vibration, a law of nature that states that ‘nothing rests; everything moves; every thing vibrates.’ The lower the vibration, the slower the vibration; the higher the vibration the faster the frequency or shorter the wavelength. The difference between manifestations of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual realms can result...

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Jonell Francis
Pole Pedal Paddle (Bend Oregon Olympics)

Pole Pedal Paddle (Bend Oregon Olympics)

Pole Pedal Paddle Last week nearly 3,000 people - a mix of elite racers, aging athletes, young guns and party animals dressed in tutus and clown wigs — all made their way down Mount Bachelor via snow-covered slopes, paved roads, trails and the Deschutes River to be crowned the big dogs of outdoor sport in central Oregon. The Pole, Pedal, Paddle is the annual "Rite of Spring" in Bend kicking off summer and giving a final salute to ski season. Competitors sign up as teams, tandems and individuals skiing; skating, cycling, running, paddling and sprinting from the top of Mt....

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Jonell Francis
Lifehacks For Women - Pay It Forward!

Lifehacks For Women - Pay It Forward!

Lifehacks For Women - Pay It Forward! Our 18 yr old daughter Lynley and friends are prepping to launch out on their own in a few weeks, most of them off to college. When asked how I could help they chimed in “give us easy, healthy meals” “shortcuts for managing life…and everything else.” We called the project ‘Life Hacks For Women' and began collecting best ideas into a binder. I’m posting mine on Instagram @TumtreeLife for quick access. Check out simple, fast, healthy eats at #lifehacksfood and other helps at #lifehacksforwomen. Years ago a girlfriend shared her system for keeping...

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