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July 21, 2014 Hi {!firstname_fix} More dog stories first. I have a dog who has been with me for a long time. I recently adopted him out and they brought him back because he kept breaking out. He kept breaking out because he wanted to be back. So he is back, and he wants to be in the house so he breaks out of the fence and stands by the front gate. Yesterday, I went out and did some clicker training. He was having a hard time paying attention because there was a hot air balloon and he is afraid of them. I decided to teach him to look at the balloon and get a treat. When we started, he was hysterical and saying, 'OMG, it is coming to eat me!!' Glance at it, click, yummy food in mouth. After five minutes, he was LOOKING at the balloon. I think this is like our own fears. We get scared by things and get all amped up. If we shift the reality to *look at it* and get a reward, things change. It becomes a thing to look. Something to think about. I have a couple of things for you to check out this week. Cathy Cassata wrote a terrific article about sugar addiction: Sweet Necessity: The Extent and Perils of Sugar Addiction I think it pretty fairly represents what we all have been talking about for years. But it is a really nice discussion. Stop over there, share with your friends and family and leave comments if you like. My daughter liked it a lot and felt she captured the essence of the story. This class will begin Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Please click on the name of the class and it will take you to the registration page:
These classes will begin Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Please click on the name of the class and it will take you to the registration page:
The class schedule is online. Click here to see what is planned. A number of you have asked me how the classes work. Check the class list page for more information on this. And please go read the questions and answers before you write to me. If you have trouble getting through the process, write the tech forum. Be sure to visit our Radiant Recovery website and Community Forum regularly. Warmly, Kathleen **********************************************************************
**Quote From Kathleen ** The more you do the food, the stronger you will get and the more powerful your recovery will be. **********************************************************************
**Testimonial of the Week ** Last evening we had a big thunderstorm and half an inch of rain. We are in a moderate drought so the storm was a blessing. This morning the dogs and I were taking our morning walk. It was gorgeous out there, the rain was shining off everything in the woods, all the leaves on the trees, the ferns, the flowers, just everything, even shining in the mist when a ray of sun shot through the darkness of the woods. I have Border Collies and a toy poodle. It is nice to walk with the bc's because they just goof around, they aren't hunting dogs, so they don't really use their eyes or nose to look for critters. My poodle caught a scent and reacted just enough to get my attention, but no one else's. I looked up and over where she was looking (by then she was off on something else). That ray of sun was shining off everything.....and as I looked I saw a red gold color...I looked harder and in the wet sunshine and the mist I could finally make out the shape of a doe deer. She was standing so stock still that she looked like a tree. I would never have seen her had I not been really looking. Right away I thought of the yoga tree pose. She gave me a yoga lesson I will always remember when I do that pose. Even I could "feel" the roots she was putting down into the earth to steady her body and breathing and make her invisible to danger. It was just one of those moments in life where as a part of universe I felt so tiny and blessed. Then I thought what a gift this program has given me. In the pre-RR days I would never have had this morning. First of all, I would never have been out there. The reason is because today was a super busy day for me. I had to be ready to leave for the day by 9:00 am. I am usually home all the time and rarely gone anywhere for a whole day. I had to get up, get my breakfast, walk the dogs, pack my lunch and potluck contribution, do all my chores, shower and dress all before 9:00! In the old days, just the idea of doing that would have stressed me out so much I probably wouldn't have gone. But today, I had decided yesterday what I would wear, eat, and had a list of things I had to have done before I left. I promised myself I would not turn on the computer until I came home. I was so well prepared that I didn't get anxious or stressed or angry. AND one of the first things I would have done in the old days was to not take time for a walk because I would have been too busy getting ready. So, not only did I get my walk, but I got a special blessing. Then, after I got back from the walk, my niece called me and needed some help in making a decision that was very serious. I had time because of my planning yesterday to spend 15 minutes on the phone LISTENING to her, not telling her what I thought she should do! Oh, it was just such a special morning, I am so grateful. Talk about BE raisers--first the deer and then the dear (my niece)! Plus I had a wonderful time at my day outing! Yep, this program is soooo much more than removing sugar! 'Cause I haven't even done that yet! Thank you all for helping me to have this wonderful life. Carol **********************************************************************
**Radiant Ambassadors ** OK, here is the article I referenced above. I am asking for your help as an ambassador here. :) Sweet Necessity: The Extent and Perils of Sugar Addiction| Will you read it and comment on their blog. The more hits the article gets, the more exposure and she will be seen as a valuable columnist. She got the gist of the story and I would like to support her. If she gets excited, she may write more Thanks! Kathleen **********************************************************************
**Notes from the Forum ** Welcome! I'm glad you are here. Please don't try to do the whole program right now. Not only is doing everything at once the worst way to do the program, but you also picked the very worst time of year to attempt it. (And believe me, most of us tried to do what you are doing. Very few succeeded that way. So this isn't a criticism, just a bit of friendly advice.) The best thing you can do is to just work on step 1, breakfast. Have you found something you like? That should be a lot easier to maintain through the holidays. Many people do end up giving up caffeine, but that's something you would address farther along. On step 3, if you are having sugar in your caffeinated drinks, you would move them to meals. I did end up quitting caffeine, but I didn't even try to deal with it until I'd been on step 6 for 6 months and was stable. Allison **********************************************************************
** Radiant Recovery® Store ** David manages the Radiant Recovery® Store. He is also Kathleen's oldest son. 
We now have the completed 2010 Ranch CD in stock.It starts with a clear discussion of the steps. This will give you a wonderful updated reflection on each step, and then their relationship to one another. Ironically the going off of sugar step is the shortest time. I will let you guess which is the longest (smile). Then Kathleen talks about the Addiction Amoeba...those other pesky things that grab us along the way. If you have heard the term and wondered what we are talking about, this reflection will give you such a sense about how addiction creeps in, lodges in our hearts and sucks the life out. Kathleen said, *I listened to this maybe 20 times as we were editing. And I kept thinking, there is so much comfort here. To realize how much addiction is biochemical is so comforting. And to realize it can be healed gives so much hope. We don't have to do drama, or get scared or overwhelmed, we can just get things settled.* The emotional healing segment is a perfect companion for those of you who use Safe Place to meditate. It explains *why* guided imagery can heal things like nothing else will. Listening over and over was so healing. The words make sense. The words give tenderness and guidance the power behind this core part of what we do for healing. It took a long time to get it done, but is it worth the wait! The emotional healing segment is a perfect companion for those of you who use Safe Place to meditate. It explains *why* guided imagery can heal things like nothing else will. Listening over and over was so healing. The words make sense. The words give me tenderness and guidance. It took a long time to get it done, but goodness, is it worth the wait! Please send questions and suggestions. I love hearing from you and truly want to help you do your program better. **********************************************************************
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**Radiant YLD ** Well, I think the Fitness for Weightloss class has really touched and mobilized a number of us. I would like to expand this into chat some more and share about how those of you who are just starting out can get started with this piece of your program as well. And for those of you continuing to the next level, I am very excited about what is emerging. If you would like to join, come find us here **********************************************************************
**Radiant Living ** We have a new portal for the Radiant Living program. Come check it out here. What a powerful experience that was to talk about what is underneath the clutter. It was very moving to me. I suspect you enjoyed it as much as I did. Thank you! If you would like to join us, you can do that directly below. Join Radiant Living Now: click here - $99 If you are not a member, come and join us if you want to be a part of the latest and greatest or just have some plain ol' fun! **********************************************************************
**Our Online Groups ** Have you been sitting on the couch a lot, suffering from being inside too much, and thinking about a wee bit of movement? We would love to have you join us in exploring new ways of moving on the Movement List. Even if you can only walk to the end of the driveway, you are welcome. We have a new team to support you and we are planning LOTS of fun. The Movement list is for people who want to start moving again and to baby step into a regular exercise program. If you can remember how much fun it was to move when you were a child and you've lost that, the Movement list is the perfect place for you. And, if you don't remember, we'll help you rediscover it. There are some wonderful people on the list who will share their stories and help you explore different options to form a movement plan that works for you.. We are enthusiastic about our own exercise, but we also understand first hand how hard it was to start and to baby step into regular movement. It's a great list; come join us. **********************************************************************
**Some New Options ** Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D.
I wanted to share a little about some new options we have been doing as a way to support your process. A number of people have asked me about working with them individually. This led me to think about the most ideal method for intensive support. I designed a *signature plan* which involves a 90 day commitment including 3 hour assessments and check ups, a weekly 30 minute check in via Skype, an online interactive food journal and regular email comments from me. The regular price for this level of support would be $1680. The signature package is $1260 which represents a 25% reduction and averages a $100 a week in fees with a $60 admin fee. Everyone has felt this was a very reasonable way to approach it. Here are some of the ways we have designed individualized support:
Come over to www.radiantrecovery.com to read some of them, including the Signature Plan at the bottom. Thanks for reading! If you know someone who could benefit from this, feel free to forward it to them. Not a subscriber yet? Like what you have read? Sign up to get future issues delivered straight to you: http://www.radiantrecovery.com Until next time!
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Gretel, our webmaster, puts it all together. David runs the Radiant Recovery® Store. mosaic contributes to the Notes from the Forum column. ©2014 Kathleen DesMaisons. All rights reserved. You are free to use or transmit this article to your ezine or website as long as you leave the content unaltered, use this attribution: "By Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D. of Radiant Recovery®", and notify kathleen@radiantrecovery.com of the location. Please visit the Radiant Recovery® website at http://www.radiantrecovery.com for additional resources on sugar sensitivity and healing addiction. You are getting the weekly newsletter from Radiant Recovery® in response to your signup. A copy of this newsletter may also be found posted on the web at http://www. radiantrecovery.com/weeklynewsletter |
