How I Arrived Where I Am Today ~

     I grew up in Avon Lake, OH, a small community just west of Cleveland, right on Lake Erie.  I met Ron, at a weekly community dance, when he was going into the 10th grade and I into the 9th.  I graduated from high school in 1973, married Ron, and began my adult life with my high school sweetheart.  My first trip away from home was to Hawaii, where Ron was stationed at Pearl Harbor, in the Navy.  In 1976 our daughter Aubrey was born and in 1978 we were blessed with our son, Keith.  We raised two children, both of whom have become very inspiring to many others.

    Like most American families in the '70's & '80's, we had to hold more than one job at times to make ends meet while juggling with our everyday responsibilities. We struggled to find ways to keep the communication lines open, and most of the time we found ways to address problems; instead of laying blame, we found solutions.  I will tell you though, I sure wish I knew then what I know now, especially regarding Emotional Freedom Technique^® .  There were many times I felt I didn't have the strength to move forward, but I trusted in myself and my family that we would get through life just fine; and we have--together.  We are so very blessed.

     As I mentioned, we held several jobs, even a few at one time.  Typically, we held "9 to 5" jobs (although mine started at 5:45 am), and the second jobs were related to some type of construction, whether it was remodeling, building new construction or running an electrical line or plumbing for someone.  

     In 1998, a company Ron previously worked for, asked him to come back to the company.  The kids were in college and beginning their lives as young adults so we thought, what the heck, and that put us on a path of relocating 5 times in 7 years.  I was working for the post office when we had to move the second time.  There was a freeze on hiring, so I was unable to transfer with the post office.  This is when I decided to take the next step in the housing industry and I became a REALTOR^®.  (Currently I provide services for corporate and personal relocation.)  I quickly came to understand the stresses involved in this industry, both personally and for my clients. I knew I needed to find balance for myself if I was going to succeed, and that if I could stay focused, I would be a much better representative for my clients. So, I expanded my training to include several natural healing modalities.

       In 2006, in our son's words, "our lives flipped upside down."  Keith was severely injured in a motorcycle accident.  Talk about needing some personal stress management.  As a mom, you want to do everything for your children and find all the answers.  I immediately put my studies into high gear.  I talked to many people, gathered great insight and sought out the best of the best in their fields of expertise, resulting in the great foundation for my Balance Life Naturally Coaching and Mentoring business. 

     Over the years, my studies have included Reiki, Classical Feng Shui, Hypnotherapy, Myotherapy, Touch For Health, Kinesiology and Emotional Freedom Technique^® .

     In 2007 I attended the Boston Masters Showcase for Emotional Freedom Technique^® .  I spoke with EFT Master Dr. Patricia Carrington, EFT Master Dr. Carol Look, and even Gary Craig, Founder of EFT. But the one EFT Master who has been a true inspiration in changing my life’s direction is EFT Master Jan Luther.  I asked her if she new of anyone that had experience using EFT with spinal cord injuries.  I explained my story and she looked at me, in the most loving way and said, "The best way you can help your son is to start with yourself.”   At first I was a little perplexed because I thought I'd held it together quite successfully, since his accident.  But she saw something that wasn't in my awareness.  At that very moment I realized that I had been so wound up I'd forgotten about my emotional state.  I never thought of myself first; all my energy was going into finding the answer for my son's healing.   

     That very evening I sat quietly and thought about what I could tap on.  I didn't have anything negative to tap on, now what?  How could I have any negative thoughts when I felt so blessed that Keith was alive, the rest of my family was healthy, and financially we were OK.  Well, the answer came to me very quickly, just begin a round of EFT, quietly and no words.  By the time I reached the eyebrow point (and all this is explained on my EFT page) I was like Niagra Falls.  Words and feelings just came flooding out, from all over.  That very night I had an  A-ha! moment where EFT was concerned.  I experienced a phenomenal release of negative emotions that I didn't even realize I had, including some from years ago I thought I'd "taken care of.”  Now don't get me wrong. I'd been getting great results on what I'll call smaller issues for myself as well as great success with client results.

     I really stepped up my commitment to my practice.  I wasn't just reading books and listening to others experiences, I actually experienced a huge result that night.  The truth is, even though you may have the knowledge and techniques to help yourself, until you experience your very own big results, you have not quite arrived. This is just my opinion, but I am backed up by many reports, including scientific reports. 

      I've always researched healing modalities that had deep history and dedicated educators, who pride themselves in teaching the strongest foundations.  My path lead me to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)^® ,  Touch for Health (TFH) , and Kinesiology  after Keith's accident. 

     I am dedicated and passionate about offering an opportunity to all people to help them take control of their lives, so they can see that it is possible to have healthy relationships, to be kind to their bodies, to be healthy both physically and mentally, and to recognize the importance of Balancing Life Naturally in every aspect of their life.

     I hope you've enjoyed reading about my journey in life, to this point, and that it brings a spark of hope that Balance In Your Life Is Possible, as well.

Make this moment in time, the best time of your life.

Be well,
Sandy

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