#9 List

Here is a short list of the people who support my blogging life:

1.  My wonderful, creative partner and husband, Chris

2. My beautiful friend, Jen

3.  My friend, whom I have never met,but who inspires me daily, Bo

I have two blogs.  My personal/daily creative blog, organicsyes and this blog, miorganicsyes.   Each serves a different purpose, but I continue to wonder how they intertwine and connect.

Who supports your blogging?

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#8 Visit a Site

While I would like to visit and learn more, I always learn a great deal when I go to the Organic Consumer Association web site.

Take a visit and let me know what you think!

Another site I visit often is the West Michigan Land Conservancy:

…to keep nature nearby…

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#7 Ask a Question

Do you ever wonder about the process it takes to create your skin care products?

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#6 Reflect

This post is so important to me.  I began this blog to promote the miessence® products that I use and love.  However, I continue to ask myself, “why this blog? why this topic? ”

Here is what I reflect upon most often when questioning the reasons why I  wish  to post to  this blog each day:

  • Sharing-sharing my excitement for products that I can stand behind, use, and promote to others.  Sharing articles and web sites to gain a broader perspective on sustainable living.
  • Support-supporting others to explore skin care products that are healthy for the skin and the earth.  Also, sharing the information I have begun to research on toxins in many other products found throughout the world today.
  • Experience-  I have learned a great deal from my own  experience with the miessence® products and from the company’s business practices.  I have chosen to use the miessence® products, primarily because I wish to purchase products free from harmful chemicals and preservatives.  While I wish I could create products like these myself, I have to be honest with my time and expertise.  I have met the creator of the miessence® products and she is willing to support every ingredient found within through research and bringing in a third party to certify the ingredients to organic standards.
  • Promoting-taking the time to research the products I put on my skin involves a commitment.  I look at the organic certification, the support for organic farming, and a strong business ethic from the ONE Group company.
  • Learning-learning about business, marketing, promotion, quality, integrity…this is on-going.

I find that this blog allows me to really look at the reasons why I have chosen to be an Independent Representative for ONE Group.  I have to research, write, and really know why it is I promote products that support a sustainable and ethical lifestyle.  This is important to me, as I wish to build an ethical business.

Posting each day with a purpose allows me to really reflect on why I have this blog.  It is a good feeling to know that others, too, may benefit from my time and efforts to learn about the process of organic skin care, safe ingredients and ethical business practices.

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#5 List of 10 Important Things

Here is the list of 10 things that are important to me.  I have decided to link each one to a past blog post or a website that supports my work.

1.  My family
2.  Nature
3. Yoga
4. Education
5. Singing
6. Reading
7. Connections/working with others
8. Journaling/writing
9. organics/sustainablitily
10. Health

What is your list of 10 important things?

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#4 Post a Photo

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I love how this white pine is growing out of an old stump…is it a new shoot off of the old tree?  Or, was it planted in nature from elsewhere?

Either way, the regeneration of nature fascinates me.  Humans taking notice of the need for sustainabilty, giving back, and re-generating is a valuable value for me.

I am making this connection to support the miessence® products I use with my family.  The miessence® mission supports the need to “give-back” and this further supports my joy in using these products. 

I have created this blog to support my goals as an independent rep for ONE Group.  I continue to look at the reasons “why” I use these products and how I can impact my life as an ethical business woman.  I am exploring the ways nature connects to my life and business.

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#3 Visiting-The Groovy Green Blog

 Groovy Green Blog!

So I went visiting.  I began at the Groovy Green blog and discovered lunch bags…something that I really am looking for as I pack lunches for myself and the family!  This was exciting! 

Then, I decided to see if the miessence products I use are also listed in this blog…Yes they are!  The miessence products were reviewed back in 2007.  The representatives that were the contact are two wonderful people.  I actually had the opportunity to meet one of them, Summer, at the recent ONE Group conference!

Blogging truly brings us together…and allows for greater and greater learning!

Who’s blog did you visit today?

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#2 Article

 Michael Pollan’s site

I have been thinking a lot about the food I eat (and feed my family) and the products I put on my skin (and share with my family).

These two areas connect and inter-connect in my mind quite often.  There have been many changes I have made over the years to bring in food and products that contribute to a sustainable way of life.  This is a BIG job…and I must say, I still have much to learn.

I came across this article by Michale Pollan today. 

October 12, 2008

 

 

 

This quote stood out to me:  

“The sun-food agenda must include programs to train a new generation of farmers and then help put them on the land.” -Michael Pollan

The hope that stays in my heart, knowing that the sun is there, warming and life giving, allows me to keep learning about growing my own food, purchasing food that is nurtured by sustainable farming techniques, and to take the time to connect locally when I can.

This article goes very deeply into the way we grow our food in the US.  It gives me pause, and causes me to think about how I can, as one person, contribute to the changes necessary to support sustainability.  Sharing with others is a start.

What have you read lately that got you thinking?

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#1 Gratitude

Taking a moment to say thank you to Anne and Arun.  A very busy couple dedicated to an organic lifestyle and nurturing their beautiful children.

Anne and Arun have supported me as I journey through a world of creating my own business.  I have learned much about computer connections, coaching, and being a support to others.  They are open with the information they share, giving tips for marketing, and  they always bring me back to the goals I set forth as I began this journey.

It is wonderful to have such support as we venture forth in new areas.  Education and growth continue to be important to me and I thank Anne and Arun for being there to answer questions and give valued advice.

Who are you thankful for as you journey forward?

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Cleansing to Detoxify and Nurture the Skin

Take a moment to watch this video of Narelle Chenery, creator of miessence certified organic skin care products.

A wonderful way to cleanse, detoxity and nurture your skin…pure, organic, miessence!

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