MAMAPALOOZA COLUMBUS

Here is a blog written by my alter-ego... Alterna-Mom. I am really excited about being a part of this movement...

MAMAPALOOZA COLUMBUS IS BECOMING THE BUZZ OF THE CITY

Mamapalooza Columbus is a branch of Mamapalooza Inc., a mom-owned and operated mother advocacy organization founded by Joy Rose of New York City. Mamapalooza Columbus is connecting local women, mothers and families through music, expressive arts, activism and education for cultural, economic and social awareness. This past May marks the fourth anniversary of Mamapalooza Columbus which has not only created a buzz, but inspired a Mamapalooza Committee of Coordinators, a Back to School Event and even one of the Mamas being showcased on Mamapalooza TV and the Museum of Motherhood.

Columbus, Ohio September, 2010 – Mamapalooza Inc.'s ongoing mission is to create authentic, inspirational, large-scale experiences that will reach millions.Mamapalooza Columbus is energetically helping this mission come to fruition.

It was Mamapalooza Columbus 2010 that inspired four Mothers to unite for the empowerment of the women, mothers and families of Columbus, Ohio. Eileen Clary (HandyGirl!) is leading this committee and is credited with starting the action in Columbus as the Regional Coordinator since 2006. Vanessa Abel (Earth Flutter), Joanie Calem (Sing Along and Dance Along) and Susan Richardson (Exceptional Beyond Labels) have joined Eileen as a Committee of Coordinators and have already begun the planning stages for a Back to School event this fall.

This Committee of Coordinators is hoping more mothers in the city of Columbus will join in the fun with innovative activities that impact the women, mothers and families of Columbus. If you have a product or service that focuses on creativity, fun, health, wellness, financial education, expressive arts or if you’re a Mom-preneur,Mamapalooza Columbus wants you to buzz in too!

Some of the other folks involved with Mamapalooza Columbus 2010 were Randi Mockensturm, Tenara & Candice, 7th House Moon, Majestic Belly Dancing, Elliot 12Trees, Leslie Zak, Nancy Miller/Scentsy, Cynthia Minnich/Clearartview, On The Spot Mobile Massage & Bodywork, Columbus Acupuncture & Wellness Center, and Global Gallery. Thank YOU for making Mamapalooza Columbus 2010 the buzz of the city!

Alexis Chapman, Independent Contractor for M.O.M. (Museum of Motherhood), came out to personally supportMamapalooza Columbus 2010. M.O.M. is a sister organization to Mamapalooza Inc., devoted to educating the world about the contributions of mothers both historically and in contemporary culture. Alexis connected with the Columbus mothers and stayed to enjoy some of the Moms that were rocking the stage! Later she connected with one of the committee coordinators, Susan Richardson, and asked her to be a guest blogger on M.O.M. and to be interviewed on Mamapalooza TV.

Mamapalooza Columbus looks forward to showcasing more mothers and connecting them with Mamapalooza Inc., Museum of Motherhood,Mamapalooza TV and other venues to bring the much needed awareness about the impact of mothers on our community. As Mamapalooza Columbus gains momentum and builds a buzz in the city, they will be looking for reciprocal sponsors to become involved as well as the perfect spot to hold Mamapalooza Columbus 2011 in May. For additional information on Mamapalooza Columbus, contact Eileen Clary at e_motok@yahoo.com. You can also get more information on Mamapalooza Inc. atwww.Mamapalooza.com.ooza-columbus-is-becoming-buzz.html

Water Crystal Blessings and Your Child

Are you aware of the research that Dr. Emoto has done with water crystals?

Do you know that our thoughts, intentions, words, pictures and text can change water crystal formation? It is true. Masaru Emoto, water researcher and peace promoter, took amazing photographs of frozen water crystals to investigate this phenomena. What he uncovered is amazing!!

Gratitude, love, joy, peace, health... created perfect beautiful breath taking water crystals.

While words of hate, greed, anger, fear created the opposite.

Dr. Emoto promotes that when we talk to our water we create peace within ourselves and our world. He suggests that we start talking to our water now to manifest great changes.

Since our bodies are made up of mostly water it is safe to assume that the same intentions work on our bodies as well. Begin blessing your body by simply stating, "Love, Peace, Joy, Gratitude, Thank you, I love you, I respect you." This will shift the homeostasis within creating more optimum wellness from the inside out.

Bless your children's drinking water, bathing water, swimming water, food and bodies with the similar statements. I suggest that when we bless our children's environment in this manner we create peaceful, healthy, loving children. The many challenges they face will begin to dissipate.

Try an experiment... pick an issue that is difficult for your child. Perhaps, anxiety.

Bless a glass of water with these words or words like this, "I bless this water with love, gratitude, peace and joy. {insert child's name} is balanced, able to face uncertainty with ease and grace. {insert child's name} is easy going and full of laughter and optimism. Thank you, I love you, I respect you, water."

You can also simply state, "I love you, Thank you, I respect you, Water." Or "Love, Peace, Joy, Gratitude." You could even write the words on a piece of paper and tape it onto the container of water 30 minutes prior to consuming it.

Then give your child the water to consume and see what changes, if any, occur. Is your child more peaceful, can she concentrate more, are sensory issues lessened, is he more optimistic, gentle and kind, are school grades improved, does her speech increase, or what other changes have occurred??

This exercise alone will help you have a clearer understand of how our thoughts, words and intentions effect our children all the way to the molecular structure of their physical bodies. It is through Dr. Emoto's work that we realize that being positive, peaceful, loving individuals can have the greatest impact on our children's well-being, growth and development.

Freedom

Today we celebrate our Freedom...

Many will mindlessly partake in fireworks, cookout and family outings; enjoying an extra day off from the mundane life that masks their true potential.

Today I invite you to step aside routine and meditate on the true initmate meaning of Freedom... what does it really mean to you, your children, relationships, career, choices, lifestyle to intimately embrace your freedom?

Can you set aside the materialism and earthly needs to embrace your Freedom?

Freedom that allows us to mindfully decide how we address the many different issues surrounding our children's emotional, physical and spiritual health?

Freedom that inspires us to surround our children with unconditional love?

Freedom that unveils opportunities for individualized education?

Freedom that gives us the right to choose which medical intervention we will pursue or not pursue?

Freedom to choose alternative, holistic avenues?

Freedom that allows us to choose own road to spiritual enlightenment?

Freedom that embraces the emotional nurturance of our children, relationships and self?

Freedom to decide what we put in and on our bodies, our temples from God?

Freedom to speak our truth?

Freedom to embrace our inner voice?

Freedom to educate the masses about the many things that bring us passion and fire?

Freedom that offers unlimited possibilities for uncertain futures?

Freedom that is our innate right?

Today, May you celebrate and exercise your Freedoms in all that you do, speak and create.