did I say no more coffee?

First of all, I humbly retract what I said about the hotel I stayed in last week being "evil". I wrote it with black humour, it's true, but in fact I don't want to create an evil hotel so I take it all back. End of story. In fact, it's a lovely hotel with heart-filled people wanting to make a difference. And bless their hearts, they sure made a difference in my life! haha.

Last night I attended John Kehoe's free evening presentation. It was very similar to one he gave at Master Your Mind in L.A. two years ago, with a few new items. What I experienced this time was different, however, because of two meditation courses I completed over the last year. I really knew what he was talking about re. "thought control" and "mind power" because of the regular meditation I've been doing. It was totally refreshing to hear him again, and I signed up for a two day intensive with him called.... "Subconscious and Beyond" on Oct 24 and 25th in Vancouver. His price was extremely reasonable ($395) with a guest at just $199. If anyone is interested in enrolling as my guest, let me know! He gave us his Mind Power Home Study Program (value: $495) for free (a first) so students could complete the four week program prior to attending the "Subconscious and Beyond" intensive in October. Since it's my second copy, I would be happy to lend it to my guest. I leave town on Saturday though so let me know asap by calling or emailing me.

Also, continuing on this year's theme of listening to and following my heart, I approached two interesting people at the break last night and introduced myself (as opposed to keeping to myself as I often do). They were both wonderful and one of them came to my house this morning to let me try out "healthy coffee"! In my last blog (just yesterday) I announced I had quit coffee. How about this: healthy, non-addictive, non-acidic coffee?! I'm not talking about organic and so "better for you", I'm talking about actually nutritionally healthy coffee with tangible healthy effects. I'll write more about this after I test it out. I had my first one this morning and was very pleased.

coffee and chocolate

I am in a whirlwind of travel this month and next. And I'm certain the evil hotel I stayed at last week in L.A. served me decaf coffee pretending it was normal coffee. I had a headache for two days which culminated in a full day of wretching on an empty stomach. I was so starving and thankful when I emerged from my hotel room and was able to eat something and keep it down.


So that's it, I have quit coffee. It just isn't worth it! I love the black brew and even have a personal supply of limited-quantity Starbucks Columbian at home, but no, not even that will tempt me back into the beloved morning drink. I just can't afford the down time caused by involuntary withdrawal which has actually happened to me three times this year.

Another break-through for me is I have come full circle back to Xocai (pronounced "show-sigh") healthy chocolate. If you're like me and hate swallowing pills and capsules, Xocai chocolate is a delicious alternative. Even though the cacao bean has the highest anti-oxident content of any known food today, 80% of that nutritional value is destroyed by the dutch processing method of making chocolate. Xocai chocolate is made using a proprietory cold-press method and even high-priced organic dark chocolate can't compare to Xocai's nutritional power. At first I ate it because it was a delicious healthy snack, but now I'm eating it because it's a powerful nutritional supplement that is truly lovely as it melts in my mouth. I can keep eating it long after I can't swallow another vitamin pill or capsule. Check out loving nutrition at www.mxi.myvoffice.com/tosh and if you want to know more, please let me know.

Tonight I get to hear what John Kehoe is up to at his live presentation on the power of thought at the Landmark Hotel in Vancouver... and on Friday I leave for a 10-day Alaskan cruise with my partner Laurel, and our moms, both in their eighties.

I'll tune back in at the end of the month if not sooner. Please stay in touch and send me your comments!