Behind these red lips…

8 10 2008

Mercedes Warrick

Mercedes Warrick

 

Red is my favorite shade of lipstick.  When I was a VP in corporate America I wore my red like it was an essential accessory for my power suit, pumps and briefcase.  Behind the red however I wasn’t breathing.  There were knots in my shoulders, problems in my marriage and it all became larger when the uglies, my doomsday imagination came out at night.  People saw me as “confident,” “articulate,” “successful,” and “a good leader.”  Then on April 22, 2005 I took my first breath in.  Now do I look like I am four years old?  

  • 94% OF WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LIFE TRANSFORMING VIOLENT ACT SUFFER FROM POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND THE PHYSICAL SENSATIONS THAT RESULT PARALYZES HER ENOUGH WHERE NORMAL EVERYDAY LIVING IS UNDERMINED.

 

  • ONE IN SIX WOMEN EXPERIENCES AN INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL ADVANCE OR WORSE, A SEXUAL ASSUALT. 

 

  • DIVORCE IS CAUSING LESS FINANCIAL RESOURCES, MORE RESPONSIBILITY AND MAJOR LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENTS.

 

  • LOSS OF JOB, HEALTH OR RETIREMENT SHIFTS FINANCIAL SECURITY AND EMOTIONAL SECURITY.

 

  • STRIVING FOR ECOMONIC EMPOWERMENT, THROUGH MICROBUSINESS ENTREPRENSHIP REQUIRES SUPPORT, CONFIRMATION AND SYNERGY. 

 

 Are you hiding behind your favorite tie or lip shade?

Are you breathing?

Or, do you need some catastrophe to happen before you decide to savor each moment?

 

My wake up call was titled, “Robbery at gunpoint.”  As I lay on the floor and surrendered to God I inhaled and then exhaled very, very deeply and a peace came over me.  It was the first time that I entered my inner sanctuary.

 

W. Clement Stone said, “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe he can achieve.”  I postulate that the journey is much more powerful if it comes from that place of beautiful dreams filled with hope and desires that is within each and every one of us.  When we reach that place of peace-filled relaxation you will know the very essence of your true magnificence.  This is what I teach.  Breathing into the essence of your expanded Self. Your truly great magnificent Self to ignite the Peace within you!

 

By the way…. Red is now just simply one of my favorite colors.  I look and feel truly spectacular when I am wearing my red… Just for ME!

 

 

 

Qi

“The practical act of cultivating the Qi for healing and healthy life is

deeply rooted in the very nature of the earth and the immense universe

in which it spins. When people cultivate Qi through Qi Gong, they are

 purposefully accessing and then circulating natural healing resources in

 such a provocative way that contemporary science has only begun to

explain it…”  Roger Jahnke, O.M.D. The Healing Promise of Qi.

http://www.instituteofintegralqigongandtaichi.org/   (My Qi Gong Teacher)

 

 

What people are saying…

 

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Finally, truly awake and relaxed at the same time…. I have tried everything under the sun from Aloe to Xiao Yao Wan to relieve stress and increase well being and alertness.  Nothing has energized me while at the same time allowing me to feel relaxed, at peace and in control as this Simple Breathing Exercise.  There are no potions to mix, pills to pop or special gym sessions to attend… I’ve been set free to just be the best me I can be and all I had to do was BREATHE!  

This program is so rich if you took it several times over you’d never exhaust it’s benefits ~ there’s always something new to be discovered, digested and implemented.  Marla Grijalva, Living Energy Yoga client & seminar participant

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These classes have been great!  I have learned to de-stress from learning to breath deeper and release.  The healing portion:  I was thrown from my bike approximately 5 weeks ago.  From this injury, there was a spot on my face that was still tender.  After the healing portion of your class, the soreness has left.  We truly do have the power to self-heal! Gwen Henry, Breathe! Relax & Release seminar participant.

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When you are a small business entrepreneur YOUR BUSINESS is YOU, it’s fun to watch Mercedes guide our clients through the personal marketing principles and watch their eyes light up when they “get it!” Anna Seifert, Operations Director, Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative

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“I frequently talk about how great yoga is for all of us and the importance of finding a good teacher who pays attention to our individual needs and does not push us too fast. Mercedes is one of those teachers. I am happy to recommend her to my patients” Dr. Jo Briggs, Applied Chiropractic, MicroBusiness Exchange Graduate & Living Energy Yoga Client.

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“This is a great experience – even at my out-of-shape level.  It benefited me without discomfort. I have been aware of what I refer to as alternative health resources, but have never participated in any of these.  Just the two classes of Qi Gong have made a difference and given me something that I can easily remember and practice at home.  I appreciate you.” Harriette Hibb, Living Energy Yoga class participant.

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“It’s easy to see how deeply Mercedes feels the purpose and intent in her classes.  She presents an easy and open class where anyone can come in (beginner or advanced) and have something to take away…. Very successful!” Gayla Coughlin, Living Energy class participant.

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