Monthly Archives: September 2017

You can create a life of Joy, Abundance, and Holistic Wellness and MAKE IT STICK!

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Today my husband and I went to an estate sale near where we live just to see if we could find something we could use at a good price. (Actually, I just wanted to see the property because my husband had already stopped by there and came home raving about this beautiful estate only about 1 mile from our home.)

The place was BEAUTIFUL and sat on about 34 acres of land. There were several other houses on the property which other family members had lived in over the years. We were curious about the previous owners and learned that the wife was fairly young- in her 50’s (YES! I’M CLAIMING 50’s AS YOUNG!!) when she passed away a year ago due to complications of cancer. The husband died about a week later from a heart attack. Now, the surviving family is ready to sell the property.

What struck my husband and me was the fact that as beautiful as the property and furnishings are, the owners were not able to take it with them when they died. We felt a little sad thinking about the wife’s passing and then the husband’s death so close behind hers. But what really struck me and caused me to remark to my husband is that we really need to enjoy and make the most of EVERY MOMENT of life. Whether we have much, or whether we have little, let’s resolve to live EACH DAY on purpose and in the purpose that God has for us.

I believe my purpose is to honor God with how I live. My mission is to use what I have learned professionally and personally to be a light to encourage, empower, and equip others to create lives of joy, abundance, and wellness according to the plan of our Creator.

CROWN TO SOLE Wellness was founded with that purpose in mind. I’m so excited to see how God is moving and opening doors for me to serve in this area as I continue to step forward in faith. It is so gratifying for me and such a blessing when someone shares with me how her lab “numbers were in the ‘real’ normal range” instead of the bordline diabetic range as a result of being motivated by some simple healthful strategies I had recommended. I was almost moved to tears of gratefulness to read the testimony of one woman who shared that she found what I shared to be “helpful, insightful, entertaining, and most of all inspiring.” She stated; “at the tender age of 67, I realized that it is never too late to take responsibility for your health, wellness, and well being.” She went on to say “Karla, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing, and for caring!” WOW! All I can really say is, All the Glory belongs to GOD! I’m honored to be a vessel chosen to reach those God has for me to reach in a way that honors Him, serves others, and allows me to assist my husband in caring for our family.

While God has blessed me with several vehicles in which to serve with CROWN TO SOLE Wellness I am REALLY EXCITED about the coaching and mentoring program that I started developing several years ago and I will be launching the NEW & IMPROVED version in October, 2017. As I have continued to grow in my walk; my ability to assist you in creating your life of holistic wellness has grown. So BE ON THE LOOKOUT in the next couple of weeks for my formal announcement and the opportunity for you to invest in yourself by joining this Divinely Inspired Transformational Program. In the meantime, if you haven’t already done so PLEASE sign up for your FREE CROWN TO SOLE Wellness Action Guide. This will allow you to be able to be among the 1st ones to have an opportunity to be a part of this lifestyle transformational experience starting in October, 2017. Click HERE to receive your guide.

You are also welcome to join my Free Facebook CROWN TO SOLE Wellness Village by clicking HERE to request permission to join.

P.S. Don’t forget to be on the lookout in the next few days for my big formal announcement!

2017 National Women’s Health & Fitness Day Challenge

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GET READY!! Wednesday September 27, 2017 is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day!

This is our nation’s largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. National Women’s Health & Fitness Day is held on the last Wednesday in September. The goal is to raise health awareness for women and to focus on the importance of regular physical activity.

I’m encouraging all of my Crown To Sole Wellness Villagers to post pictures in the free Facebook Crown To Sole Wellness Village on that day of yourselves doing some type of fitness activity! Women-We can do this!! Men-You can encourage the Women in your life and participate with them! Let’s have some fun y’all!

Walk it out with Paula group – 2015

If you haven’t already done so, please request to join the CROWN TO SOLE Wellness Village Facebook group by clicking HERE.

Motivation from My Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Experience!

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The much anticipated 2017 Total Solar Eclipse is now in the history books (or online archives). It was AWESOME! There has been a lot said and written by those who were able to witness the eclipse live. So many emotions and observations have been expressed surrounding this great event including historical, religious/spiritual, and even commercial aspects.

My motivational observation that I want to share concerning my experience is a little different or maybe I should say a bit more indirect. There had been so much hype and hoopla surrounding the eclipse in my town because we were located in its path to be able to experience “totality”.

For weeks, maybe even months, there was talk about the eclipse and that many people were driving to our town and the nearby surrounding areas from out of town to witness this phenomenon. As it drew closer to the date I heard talk of how the hotels were booked and that there would be a lot of traffic on the roads.

I don’t like to drive in a lot of traffic so I decided that I was not going to drive to the office that day for work. I would just work from home so I wouldn’t have to be out in the traffic. The only problem with my plan was that my husband was going to be out of town on a business trip for the few days prior to the eclipse and he would be flying back home the same day of the eclipse. His plane was to land about an hour and a half before “totality”.

The more I thought about when his plane would be coming back, the more I kept dreading having to drive in the anticipated traffic. I imagined that it would take twice as long as normal to get to and from the airport (if not more). I pictured being stuck on the interstate in gridlock traffic. However, I really was glad that my husband was coming back home because our sons and I really missed him while he was gone. So, I decided to not focus on the anticipated crowded traffic but instead to think about the reward and joy of having my husband back home safely.

When the time came to leave for the airport, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the roads were not crowded and it only took me about twenty minutes to reach the airport. Yeah, I let him drive back home but again, the roads were not crowded and there was a normal steady flow of traffic. All of that worrying for nothing!! We got back home in time to share our one pair of “solar eclipse glasses” and enjoy the experience. Yes! It was AMAZING!

What I learned from this experience and the motivation that I want to share with you is this:

* Sometimes what you are afraid of may not be as bad as you think it will be. (The traffic wasn’t too bad)
* It’s important to remember your why as it relates to your journey. (I was going to get my man)
* It helps to focus on the desired end or outcome even if the process of getting there may involve some unpleasantness (I decided to focus on seeing my man instead of the dreaded traffic)

My encouragement to you as you create your life of joy, abundance, and holistic wellness is for you to not be afraid of changes you have to make; remember why you are going through your process of transformation; and finally, focus on your desired end of a enjoying a life of good health!

Hit reply and share with me some of your lifestyle goals and let me help you get there!