It's Good To Be Back!!

Please forgive me for being away for so long. I myself don't like it when social-networking friends whom I've connected with is no longer connecting. You know you miss "visiting" with them. You miss being inspired by them. You miss their journey. You find yourself asking...Where are they? Are they alright? Will they ever return?

The thing is, there are times when we just need to "cancel all appointments" if-you-will and get with God for some clear direction. There are also times when life can pull you away from some of the things that really feed your soul if you're not careful. For me it was a combination of both. I got with God and His direction put me on a fast track and I haven't stop running. However; it's all about being balance, which I must admit I have a challenge with. I'm asking God to strengthen me in that area. Do you have any advise?

The Lord is preparing so many amazing things for my business, my ministry and my life. I don't really don't know where to begin. So I'll just keep posting until I catch you up. I also have some great recipes coming at ya, so stay tuned.

Please leave me a comment below to say hi. I promise I won't be gone so long again.

Miss you, love you.

Carmen

Aunt Dot's Detox Tonic

Praise God I don't normally catch colds or flu's so I never considered anything like that when I began feeling out of sorts recently. I'd been out more this month than I had for quite some time. I attended a glorious wedding, stayed in a hotel out of town for a weekend, and visited family and friends. I've come a long way from the days of being sick and home bound. I know now that by His stripes I will forever be healed. I am a walking miracle. Anyway my husband reminded me that I'd been eating outside of my boundaries lately. I guess between that and the weather change I caught a little bug. Once I finally put two and two together I knew it was time for a Detox Tea Flush. So I began preparing my Aunt Dot's Detox Tonic. I'm happy to say I'm back to feeling good again.
This detox tonic is like the "lemonade diet" tea on steroids. It's great in the fall and winter, because it rids the body of mucus naturally. It also curbs the appetite, is very nourishing to the cells, and it tastes fabulicious! Enjoy 2 to 3 times per day to flush-out any bug or in place of meals during a weight loss detox. Simple and natural - life is good!

AUNT DOT'S DETOX TONIC
[Add the following to a large cup of pure hot water]
½ Fresh Squeezed Organic Lemon
Dash of Cayenne Pepper
½ Teaspoon Grated Ginger (optional)
1 to 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic Unpasteurized)
Agave Nectar or Grade B Organic Maple Syrup (to taste)

To your health! Carmen

My Resurrection Day Miracle For You

I'm skipping my Aromatic Bliss post today in honor of Resurrection Day tomorrow. I chose to soak in the presence of the Lord this weekend and it's feeling real good.
This morning I was invited to The Rhema Prayer Ministries (Sisters of The Heart - United In Prayer www.rhemapm.org) by my sister in Christ Juliette Quoquoi. The power of God is strong where these ladies gather. The first time I attended their Saturday prayer was last year. My friend Juliette insisted that I go for prayer. It was a miracle that I even made it. I was in extreme physical and emotional agony. I was home-bound at the time and had been unable to have clothes touch my skin. I'm so glad that I pressed on that day. Those ladies prayed for me until I got my breakthrough. It was a spiritual breakthrough at the time, but it was what I needed to make the shift from sick to well. I will be forever grateful to them.

Now my Resurrection Day miracle for you. Have you ever experienced a phenomenon? I have. The above image appeared through our dining room window in the Summer of 2006. We were in the midst of prayer and worship on the 1st floor of the house we lived in, when a chance glance at the window revealed this miracle. I cried out to Anthony (my husband) "Look Jesus is in the window. He didn't see him at first, so I told him to get his camera. When we looked at the photo in the camera we both saw him. He looked as though he had a white covering over his head. Seconds after we took the picture he was gone. (The image has not been retouched in any way.)
Have a glorious Resurrection Sunday. Luv Carmen

A Note To Rebecca (Just take the first step.)

Hello friends. I've been gone awhile I know. I needed to direct my focus on creating my new website and fabulicious programs for divine health & wellness. I can't wait to share everything with you.

My lovely new friend Rebecca sent me a comment about my 4 Day Raw Organic Cleanse. I wanted to address it because I believe many of you feel the same way. You want to change your eating and cleanse your body, and you know in your spirit that you should BUT...
Trust me I do understand. Years back I began experiencing an intestinal condition similar to that of my dad, who had passed away from stomach cancer. Around that time I had also developed at blood disorder from living in black mole-infested environments. I knew that these problems along with reoccurring eczema had to be cut off at the root. I also knew that cleansing my blood through a serious detox and diet change was my only hope. Years came and went, with one reason after the next not to give up sugar, dairy, unhealthy meat and all refined foods long enough for my body to heal. If only I knew back then that all I had to do was detox for a week or so and follow it with a 50% raw organic / 50% gluten and sugar free cooked-food lifestyle. The problem was, I had no idea what gluten free and healthy sugar free food options where. I didn't know that I could still have my afternoon tea with cookies and cake. I didn't know that I didn't have to live on rabbit food for the rest of my life.

All I'm saying is that you have so many amazing, delicious food options that can slim you down, give you energy and heal your body. Just take that first step in the right direction and know that I will be there for you.

Love, Carmen
P.S. The picture above is a delicious appetizer I through together with a veggie/barley/lentils "meat" I made, on brown rice tortillas with organic salad and my homemade sweet mustard dressing. (I'm chasing the yum!)

My Life Declaration

I am posting my life declaration to air it out so to speak. Though I have been reading it regularly since I wrote it a month ago, I think it's time to release it into the universe via the Internet. I also hope to inspire others to write their own life declaration. It's so empowering.

MY LIFE DECLARATION

My husband Anthony and I live an EXTRAORDINARY LIFE.
We are Word of Faith people. We live and operate in the Kingdom of God’s System, where AMAZING BLESSING and CRAZY FAVOR profusely abound.
We are living out our dreams everyday. We seem to gravitate to all the beauty and bliss of life.
My mind, will and emotions are full of the presence and peace of God.
In all circumstances, and with all people I offer understanding, patience and unconditional love.
The "Biblical Laws of Attraction" has made me a New York Time Best Selling Author and award winning movie producer, with request from around the world to speak.
The Scent Angel product brands have millions of loyal customers and are best sellers on QVC, in high-end stores across the country, as well as international markets such as Japan and Dubia. Sonja and I are having so much fun presenting the products on QVC and watching them sell out every time.
We have an anointed well paid staff, and a powerful "Dream Team" of business professionals who insure the continued success of our businesses.

My husband and I are blessed to be a blessing.
We are financial free. We owe no man nothing but to love them.
We are making and keeping millions of dollars with our God given talents and multiple streams of income. God has skilled us at money mastery. We master money for the King of God’s business.
We financially support and have a personal relationship with some of the most powerful ministries in the world.
We travel to the most beautiful places in the world, by invitation.
We have amazing relationships with many of the most extraordinary people in the world.
My work brings joy, pleasure and blessings to millions of people around the world.
My anointings are growing stronger day by day.
We spend our days as most people spend their vacations, exploring beauty & creative arts, while enjoying moments steeped in fun, romance and relaxation.
We are givers of good gifts.
Wealth and riches are in our houses.
We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world where the sun shines, butterflies visit and pretty birds sing most of the time.
Our home is surrounded by breathtaking nature, including gorgeous roses, herb & vegetable gardens and fruit trees.
We love sharing our lifestyle with family and friends.
Holy angles encamp around us reinforcing our protection moment by moment.
Divine intervention keeps us receiving consistent favor day after day.
Our youth has been renewed like the eagles.
Our bodies are strong and in pristine health. We have mental and emotional well-being.
God has satisfied our mouths with good things.
We enjoy eating fresh, organic, dishes and raw vegan delights.
We maintain a regular workout routine that keeps us trim, tone and fit.
We regularly receive spa and wellness treatments that keep us radiant and balanced.
I am in love with my best friend and he is in love with me.
We thank our God for the long life we will share together.
We have been an inspiration to our family and friends who are now also living extraordinary lives.
We give our Father God the glory, and thank Him everyday for all that He has done in our lives.

Jesus is Lord of our lives. We will worship and serve Him forever.

How Much Bliss Do You Experience Each Day?

What a glorious day. I am so excited about being an active part of the Blogging community. I would like to begin my first post by posing this question - How much bliss do you experience each day? Ponder that for a moment.

Not very long ago I lived my life, over worked and over stressed most of the time. Even though I created wellness products, gave spa treatments and even facilitated wellness workshops, I was on "the edge" most of the time. Thinking back, the only times I experienced bliss were... giving clients facials in my soul soothing treatment room, relaxing in my husband's arms (just being around him is blissful, well most of the time), working out at the park and being at my church. Of course there were many other things that brought me bliss, I just rarely got to do them. I guess I have a bit of a type A personality, which seems to be common place with many business owners and "get-er-done" folk.

I can truly say, I now understand how, too much "get-er-done" without enough "get-her-fun" can "get-her-dead" LOL! You see, it all caught up with me 2 years ago when I ended up so ill, this women of optimism and faith had doubts about her own recovery. It took lots of spiritual and physical work to turn things around. However, if I hadn't learn the art of feeling good, I mean feeling good even when things aren't good, I would not be healed today.

I am greatful for all that I've learned the past two years as I was claiming my health. I say claim rather than reclaim because I had never really claimed my health, even though it was bought and paid for over 2000 years ago. And it's the same thing with bliss. It belongs to us. All we have to do is claim it!