“For the Love of Our Children” – interview with Rose-Anne Turunen
August 17, 2010 by Pearl Shanti Lodur-Lionheart and Andiran Lionheart
Filed under Parents, • Feature
A few weeks ago , our dear friend Rose-Anne Turunen asked us if would participate in her ebook “For the Love of Our Children” – a project to raise awareness and funds for children with special needs and their parents.
The message in this book is so loving and heartfelt.
So is Rose-Anne`s mission, and we felt immediately that we wanted to interview her about this wonderful project.
The best thing we all can do is to GIVE LOVE – THAT IS THE GREATEST GIFT EVER !
1) How did you come up with such a fantastic book project – leading to this fund-raising mission?
I recently did a life purpose exercise that was very interesting, because it asked me to list the things that made me angry, the things that I am passionate about, and my talents. Well it turned out that it was easy to list all of the above and most of them had to do with helping children to live the best and healthiest lives possible, and spreading the word using my writing and filming talents. Now the wonderful thing that came out of this exercise was that I discovered that I was already very much on track for my life purpose, which is healing our relationship with life. I actually bought the domain name, FortheLoveofOurChildren.com years ago because I knew that I wanted to create something to help other parents who have children with special needs, but in all truth, I didn’t know at the time what it was that I was going to create. A book was always at the back of my mind… but it never fully took shape, just some random notes here and there.
Then recently I did a radio interview with Lee Gerdes, of Brain State Technologies and I knew that I needed to get my son down to Arizona to see him and get the brain training done. But the cost of flying down there, getting the treatment, staying there for a week, etc etc was a bit daunting for me. And I thought to myself, if I’m holding back getting this treatment done that could very well be completely life-changing for my son, how many other parents are holding back for their children too?
And that’s when the idea became a reality with a clear purpose. Not only did I want to share all the information I have gained over the years on my personal journey with my son, but I wanted to be able to help other parents who want to find the solutions for their children, but since these types of treatments aren’t covered by regular insurance, may have to say no due to financial circumstances.
2) Do you briefly want to share about the holistic solutions which improved your son`s health?
There have been so many “little victories” as I like to look at them. From an outside view, some may seem very insignificant, but when you are dealing with multiple challenges, each success is something to celebrate. The biggest successes I go over in the ebook in more detail, however, the two that I truly want everyone to know about is the importance of Omega 3 and Vitamin D. And not just any Omega 3 and Vitamin D… that’s the key. It was the discovery of the RIGHT kind that made all the difference. We have all been hearing how important Omega 3 is these days, especially with the attention that is being placed on childhood obesity and the staggering amounts of Omega 6 that is being consumed and setting off the balance completely. Well, on top of all that, finding an Omega 3 that our bodies readily absorb and can utilize immediately is so amazing! And for my son, it’s brought all sorts of little victories in our life and keeps doing so. And not to mention my own health has improved with more energy and clarity of mind (do you know what brain fog feels like?).
3) What results do you have?
I will always remember this one day after we started taking the Auum Omega 3 Sublingual D supplement. I was walking outside with my son just as the stars were starting to come out for the night. We lived in the countryside at the time and the stars are always so dazzling and bright, but as much as I pointed them out to him in the past, he either didn’t see them or had no interest in looking. But this one evening, just a week or so after starting the new supplement, he looked up at the sky and pointed at this one beautiful bright star. It was like it was the first time he had ever seen a star. He was completely entranced and I was so completely excited that he finally noticed. This is what I mean by a “little victory”. It may seem like such a minor thing to some, but to me it showed that my son’s world was opening up. And it was a clear sign for me that we were on the right path.
4) How has this changed your son`s life and your life?
When I first put my son into the school system, I remember having the school psychologist tell me that I should be preparing for the fact that my son will be institutionalized when he is older. I can’t tell you the shock and hurt that I felt hearing her say that to me. It was as if she wanted me to just give up right there and then, and he was only 4 years old!
Over the years, my son’s overall health has improved with each new discovery and solution we have found. There are still many challenges that we are working on daily. However, my faith in finding solutions grows every day as well. And I know that I can find the solutions and the support to take me to the next part of our journey together.
What I have truly learned and want to share with other parents, is that it doesn’t matter what point of the journey you are currently on, know that you are not alone because there is someone else out there going through something very similar to what you are experiencing. So find people who you can talk to about your unique situation, share what you have discovered, ask questions, and most of all, rely on your intuition. When you allow yourself to open up to the possibilities out there, the possibilities are limitless. These are all the things that I would want someone to keep reminding me on this journey.
5) How was your encounter with the health professionals – how did your son “deal” with this?…
I wish I could say I have been 100% supported by all the doctors I have dealt with over the years. Unfortunately, as I also mention in some of the stories in the ebook, I have come across some whose viewpoints differed greatly from mine. So much so, I chose to move on to find medical support elsewhere. And also, in all honesty, I don’t always tell all the doctors we see everything that we are doing. And quite frankly, many don’t ask if we are doing anything else.
However, for example, at our recent cardio exam at Sick Kids Hospital, I did tell our doctor about the supplements I have been giving my son (Auum Omega 3) because I believe it could help other children as well. Maybe it’s the whisper in the doctor’s ear that will make a difference for another child. And while some doctors may look at me funny when they see the EMF pendant around my son’s neck, I do explain what it does and why he is wearing it. I leave it up to them to take personal responsibility with the information they receive.
When we are at all the medical appointments and dealing with all the different protocols, testing, and such, my son relies on me as his support. I have learned over time that as long as I am positive and strong, so is my son. And so I will remain that way as we continue to experiment and explore all our options.
Bio:
Canadian best-selling author, radio show host, and iTV personality, Rose-Anne Turunen loves to inspire others to wake up to their innate abilities to heal and create the life of their dreams. An independent documentary producer, she often tackles controversial topics that she is passionate about and that she feels need mass awareness.
Her journey of healing began when she had her two children that led her on a path of discovery and learning that was unforeseen due to her son being born with a genetic condition. Rose-Anne eventually went beyond the traditional medical advice that didn’t provide workable solutions, only labels and dark outcomes for his future, to discover the powerful and life changing force of universal energy — in particular the powerful energy of love.
Rose-Anne is here to support the children of the world who need solutions beyond those that the traditional medical system can provide at this time. And she is also here to support the women and men who are mothers and fathers to these wonderful children, to assist them on a path to growth and personal power and responsibility.
Rose-Anne wants to remind everyone that they are powerful healers for the world. And together we can help our children rejoice in their unique journey during this lifetime.
Please visit www.FortheLoveofOurChildren.com for more information and to support children with special needs.
We humbly thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Rose-Anne, for letting us be a part of your LOVE !
-Pearl Shanti and Andiran Lodur-Lionheart
The founders of Conscious Parenting on Facebook
And www.enligthenedchildren.com
Eagle School
August 17, 2010 by Marcia Johnson
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Eagle School
I had the pleasure of watching a short little video called, “You Can’t Send a Duck to Eagle School.” Basically the concept is that some people are not the right fit for the task that you need accomplished. Well that was the lesson of the day for me. This concept really hit home when my sixteen year old said to my husband, “Can you pick up some Milk when you are at work tomorrow?” (He and I own an electrical company that operates at five of the local coal mines where we live.)
Without missing a beat, my husband said, “There are no cows at the mine and the last time I checked you don’t get milk from coal.” He took things over the top by adding, “I could ask Doreen from purchasing to write me a P.O. so we can order some in.”
After I almost hurt myself because I was laughing so hard, the concept really began to sink in. How many times in life have I gone to someone to get answers and they were not the person that was the right fit for the question? How often had I been looking for the help in the wrong place or advice from someone who had no business giving it? Or how often had I tried to get someone to be who they are not? Or do something that they did not want to do?
I am sure the answers to those questions would be staggering … so it is just best to learn from the experience (s). There are many times when I have found myself asking a loved one how to do something or discussion a problem with a friend when really it would have saved time and stress to go to the person with experience or find a qualified person to answer my question. Life is so much simpler when we have the right person for the job, no matter what the job or question is. I guess that is why the saying, “You can’t put a square peg into a round hole,” is so popular… when I have a task that requires a round peg… I just need to get a round peg and stop playing around with the square one.
Finding the Right solution to an issue requires the correct tools for the job, or the right people to create the solution. Hanging around with people that are not equipped to create the solutions is simply a waste of time. So from now on, I will be looking for Eagles instead of herding ducks. If nothing that I have written so far makes sense to you… watch this 4 minute movie and it will all come together…
http://www.eagleschoolmovie.com/ I am off to the store to get some milk!
Humbly Yours,
Marcia
Summer at Home with the Kids
August 3, 2010 by Genevieve Kohn
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(Or..Saving Toads is Thirsty Work!)
I’m a work-at-home mom with a home office, aside from the occasional workshops and networking meetings for my business that I conduct outside the home. During the summer I have the privilege of working at home exclusively so I can be with my kids.
Privilege? Did I just type that? That’s a shocker. How’d I ever get to feel that way?
This is a story of how, as Dr. Wayne Dyer says, “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
When I first got married, (and really since I was a child myself), I thought the worst thing for me to do for myself would be to “get stuck at home with the kids”. I’m just not the stay-at-home type–or so I thought. I wanted to be a successful career mom (still do). Of course, I’m no different than any parent—I adore my two sons. But for the 11 months I tried being a stay-at-home mom, I thought I would lose my mind. It is the toughest job I have ever had, bar none.
We all know how challenging, exhausting, yet rewarding parenthood can be. Although I am grateful to be blessed with 2 extremely energetic, healthy children, this also means that they’re in constant need of entertainment and activity. This often turns life into a 3-ring circus and a roller coaster all at once. (Whew! Just writing that needs another sip of coffee…)
I have often heard that, as my friend Deshon Fox writes in his book, “The Middle Theory,” the key to life is balance. (This is not just true for Libras like me.) So I’ve realized that the key to my survival this summer has been cutting back on my work hours. This way I can actually enjoy being with the 2 wonderful people I get to be with every day.
For me, it really all depends on how I choose to look at it, every day. When I wake up, I try to remember to say out loud, “We’re gonna have fun. This is going to be a good day.” When I can do that, as well as cutting my work hours and trying to find the fun in each moment, my days go a lot better.
For example, since I’ve been cutting back on work, I’m not rushing around, trying to get a bunch of deadlines met or projects finished. Yes, this also means less income. I don’t tend to worry about stuff as much when I’m less stressed, however. It’s a trade-off.
I also have more time to smell the roses (sometimes literally) and enjoy the things my kids enjoy doing. They remind me daily of the big kid I’ve always been, no matter how much I love my work. How else could I have had the patience to do what my husband couldn’t? Namely—catch the small toad who got itself lost in our garage a few nights ago.
As you may know, toads are pretty slow, except when they’re trying to get away. By having a more relaxed attitude, I took the time to get it to come out of hiding, catch it and set it free in the woods in back of our house. For a big kid like me, and for my kids, this was the coolest thing! It was so cute. It felt good to save a life—if it had remained stuck in our garage, it would not have survived.
So in summary, staying at home with the kids this summer has actually been a blessing. It’s allowed me a lot more balance and a lot less stress. As a result, I haven’t been the only one to benefit…my whole family has!
Anger management for children
August 3, 2010 by Pearl Shanti Lodur-Lionheart and Andiran Lionheart
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Children take on a lot of feelings – much more than we adults are aware of. They absorb like a sponge – and their surroundings are vital for how their life quality is.
Usually children react in 3 different ways when dealing with emotions and anger:
1)
They absorb the anger and suppress it – an automatic response to a painful situation – a survival mechanism. This leads to a life without really LIVING – living as obedient and robotic adults, experts of adapting to society`s or other people`s needs. They have become who others wanted them to be – and lost themselves – WHO THEY CAME TO BE.
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They act out the anger – projecting it on others and being angry with everyone and everything. The expression of anger is also an automatic reaction – another survival mechanism, to put a lid on other feelings underneath – painful and suppressed feelings which are triggering the anger later in life. This anger is never released and can be dangerous in certain situations – and difficult to control. They often do the opposite of being conformists – they create a life with constant conflicts, unable to resolve and heal the hurtful feelings beneath the anger.
3)
The children who learn to transcend their anger. They do not suppress it or act it out – they learn to master their bodies and emotions. They create an aura of confidence and power – they live a truthful and authentic life and see everything with LOVE and understanding.
In this way they create a life of balance and harmony – where they can express themselves for who they are and why they are here.
It is possible to teach children this. The best way is that the parents demonstrate it in their own lives – since children naturally copy their mentors in life.
We,the parents, are the childrens mentors. And the children copy what we do – not what we say.
A few weeks ago we received the book ” Angry Octopus – A relaxation story ” by our friend Lori Lite in the mailbox.
Leopold Light, 4 1/2, was so thrilled by this beautiful book – and we used the evenings to read about the insulted octopus who learned to control his anger by relaxation techniques and breathing.
The book is wonderfully illustrated , and we can see how the dark anger transforms to something light and beautiful – in such a way that every challenge becomes an observation and experience – and the octopus learns to become the master of his body and feelings.
Even though this is not a new theme for our son, he has talked a lot about the transformation the octopus went through.
Today he went up to his room and sat quietly on the bed.
After 30 minutes we went up to him and asked him how he was feeling.
He told us that he had been upset for something – and that he was feeling good now.
” It is easy – I am the Light ” he said and smiled warmly.
Leopold Light loves to transcend – he loves to find a quiet place and contemplate things he has experienced.
This is natural for children – if we let them.
” With all the demands of busy young lives that children face today, how nice that an octopus and a friendly sea child can model appropriate anger management in a fun,easy, and peaceful method ”
- Lynne Goldman Johannesen, Elementary School Teacher.
We warmly recommend this book for every child and parent, and for schools and teachers. This book will help many.
Thank you, Lori Lite – for sending us this beautiful and heartfelt story with solutions for healing and transcendence – and tools to reclaim our power and take control of our own body and mind.
If you are interested in this book – feel free to click the link below.
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There are always other solutions…
July 20, 2010 by Pearl Shanti Lodur-Lionheart and Andiran Lionheart
Filed under Parents, • Headline
No matter how consciously we live, sometime accidents do happen when children are involved.
So how can we collaborate with the health-professionals in such instances ?
We have experienced this – and created a win-win situation.
When Leopold Light was 2 years old -a certain incident showed us how conscious and intelligent he was for his age:
Unfortunately he had an accident in his “learning to walk…” period. He fell against a low window-frame and broke off most off his two front teeth. To correct this he had to go through the same procedure as in a full surgical operation. He had to be put into narcoses.
We visited the specialist dentist in Oslo , and we discussed how to do this, since he was so young.
They explained the procedure , it was scary and traumatic. They told us that we had to hold him with force, and press the narcoses mask on his face, against his will. “ You have to be firm and angry “, they told us…
This was very much contrary to how we wanted to deal with the situation. We asked to hear other options, but there were no other acceptable ways, we were told.
The Pearl Shanti suggested the following:
We bring the narcoses mask home. For the next 30 days we put the mask on Leopold Lights friends (Teddy, Lise, Pinky etc) in the bed at night, and after that 5 minutes on Leopold, in order for him to become accustomed to the mask and feel comfortable and safe.
The doctor who was responsible for the anesthesia complied, but didn`t think it would be effective. The health professionals had the opinion that he wouldn`t understand, and that he would create trouble when he came into the operation room , with all the machines, wires and strangers.
“ Then we really have to be forceful ! “ – they said.
Moreover they explained:
“ If we do it the way we suggest, there will be no traumas for him. He is too young to remember such experiences “.
Anyway, Pearl Shanti had 5 minutes with Leopold each evening. First she put the mask on all his friends and counted slowly to twenty, while explaining what was going to happen.. After that she put the mask on Leopold. He breathed calmly, 20 deep inhales and exhales. Pearl Shanti told him what to excpect in the operation room, while the dentist was working with his teeth.
Yes – there would be strangers there, but very kind strangers, and they were only there to help him.
Pearl Shanti told Leopold about the health professionals and what kind of tasks they had. And about all the instruments, sounds and smells. She continued and explained that he would fall asleep when he had counted slowly to 20. Pearl Shanti assured him that mum and dad would be waiting in the next room until it was time for him to wake up again.
And when he woke up, mom and dad would be right next to him and hold his hand.
“ Mum and dad will be there with you when you open your eyes “ she said.
The 30 days with mask rehearsal was a great success – with full cooperation and understanding from Leopold. We only brought forth the mask for 5 minutes – and then it was put back.
Now we were confident that this would work as easily and calmly as the way it had worked when rehearsing. And now we were on our way to the real thing…
Our task was to be in focus and see to it that this was happening according to plan.
We arrived in Oslo and found a lodging. We smiled and laughed for Leopold. Our plan was to have a nice meal on a restaurant, but we chose to relax at the boarding- house. All of us fell asleep early.
We arrived at the dentist early next morning ,without having breakfast (we fasted with Leopold). We did all in our power to make sure Leopold Light felt safe.
Leopold Light surprised everyone in the operation room. He sat on Pearl Shanti`s lap, put on the mask and counted slowly to twenty. He fell asleep while Pearl Shanti was whispering to him that everything was OK – and that we were there with him.
When the operation was over (it lasted for 2 hours), and we sat there and held Leopold`s(whom everybody was so proud of)hand, we were overwhelmed with emotions.
We were praised by the health professionals. They took our hands and said that they had never experienced anything like it.
“ This was just perfect ! “ they said. They even asked Pearl Shanti to explain the method again – so that they could use it later with all children.
There are always other solutions – we should never underestimate children !
Pearl Shanti and Andiran
