Articles with Inspiration

It is amazing how one word, one article, one book can change your whole perspective. I began reading Dr. Wayne Dyer's book "Inspiration" again. I saw his presentation in December and had the opportunity to thank him personally for his book that inspired me to start teaching Yoga for Fertility classes 4 years ago. He reminded me that when I am in touch with my inner guidance or "in spirit" anything is possible. That was the seed that began the growth of Family Passages and my focus on fertility. I now have my own studio teaching women and couples how to be fertile in all areas of their lives. I have created an international Yoga for Fertility Instructor Training Program and Fitness Fertility Instructor Course to help spread the support to women and couples all over the world. I have written my "Yoga for Fertility Handbook" as well as several online self help programs. I will be telling my personal story to help inspire others and increase awareness about fertility. So much has come to life. All from reading one chapter in a book. You never know what will inspire you but if you are open and curious you will begin to find inspiration all around you in every interaction you have. There are teachers all around us and we can learn from anyone at anytime. One word, one gesture can change your life forever.

I received an email from a client. She was desperately struggling to find meaning and answers to her fertility journey. She came across the following 2 articles and everything changed for her. I wanted to share them with you and perhaps maybe the words will inspire you and spark a change in your perspective.

The first one is by Eckert Tolle called "True Surrender"
http://www.commonground.ca/iss/207/cg207_eckhart.shtml

This one is called "Release Attachment" by Gwen Randall-Young
http://www.commonground.ca/iss/207/cg207_gwen.shtml

Happy New Year! Much love and abundance to you! Hugs, Sue

Fertility Waters

Well it is the holidays and spending time at home with my family brings up some sadness. Although I have made peace with my fertility journey I still have days where I feel sad. I was watching a program for world vision and they were showing children from Africa in need of support. Africa is where I want to adopt a child from. This decision is on a heart level. I know deep in my heart that there is a child there that is meant to connect with me somehow. The path is not yet clear. Interestingly I would have started the adoption process last summer if I had the money to do it. The process for international adoption in Africa can cost anywhere from $14,000-20,000. I know the money will be there when the timing is "right" for me, my family and the child or baby that is meant to be with us. When I check in with my guidance I know I am on the path I am meant to be on. My ego disagrees and wants me to feel fear and worry. It wants me to question my faith. It wants me to doubt myself and my decisions. My guidance has never steered me wrong. When I tune into my heart I know everything is ok. There is perfection in everything that is happening to me on this journey. I don't see the big picture but I trust that everything will be perfect no matter what happens.

A client recently sent me an email with a clip from an article she read. I wanted to share it with you.

Kidman and husband Keith Urban welcomed Sunday, who weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz., in July.

But the actress, who had suffered a miscarriage with ex Tom Cruise, admits she wasn't expecting to get pregnant at age 41.

She says "fertility waters" may have played a role.

During production of her upcoming romance Australia, she says she and six other women who swam in the waters of a small Outback town all got pregnant.

"I never thought that I would get pregnant and give birth to a child, but it happened on this movie," Kidman says.

"Seven babies were conceived out of this film and only one was a boy," she continues. "There is something up there in the Kununurra water because we all went swimming in the waterfalls, so we can call it the fertility waters now."

You never really know when and how you will get pregnant or have a baby. Trust me, the thought of going to Australia did cross my mind - my ego mind. My heart knows that Australia is not where I need to be right now. Years ago when I made decisions out of desperation I would've tried to figure out how I could go. Today I make decision from my inner guidance and listen to the voice of my heart. Even when I don't understand in my mind, I listen to my heart and my path becomes clear.

Awake at 4am

I will often wake up at this time and feel inspired to write. This is the same time in the morning that I began writing my Yoga for Fertility Handbook. I used to get frustrated when I would wake up and was unable to get back to sleep. Now I realize it is a very creative time for me. The house is quiet (except my dogs are snoring - loudly!) and I have no other obligations at this time other than listening to my guidance. Although I am often guided to write, I don't always know what will come. I have been reflecting a lot about my fertility lately and I am in a place of peace about it. I just had news that one of my friends is pregnant with her second child. Her first was conceived through IVF and this one was a pleasant surprise. When I look back at my journey I realize how many pregnancies there have been around me. My friends, my sister, clients and even my dog. It doesn't affect me the way it used to. I am genuinely excited for them. I don't feel a sense of loss or jealousy anymore. I have made peace with my own journey and it doesn't matter what happens around me. It feels good to have made the shift and I am grateful for the opportunity to share the tools I have used with other women and couples so that their fertility journey doesn't have to feel so heavy and painful. Of course I still have days that I wonder if I will have another baby. All I know for sure is that my Spirit Baby "Faith" is by my side. When I meditate and ask her to come and communicate with me, I feel the gentle touch of her hand on my right cheek. She has such a gentle energy and her presence gives me a sense of peace. When I ask her if she will come to me through a pregnancy or by adoption, she just smiles. I am not meant to know at this time. I am not sure how and if she will come to me in physical form but I am grateful for our relationship. Even in spirit I learn so much from her. I know that my journey in the last few years has been about creating Family Passages. The studio has been my baby. My fertile energy has been channeled into creating this beautiful space for self discover and healing. This is my calling. I am doing what I came here to do in this lifetime. I am so deeply grateful to have the opportunity to touch the lives of so many women and couples. Thank you for listening. Hugs!

This Deep Desire Poem

I thought I would share a poem to help you understand my fertility journey a bit. I recently videotaped my personal fertility story which will be available to watch online soon. In the meantime this poem shows where I was and where I have come. Hugs!

This Deep Desire
By: Sue Dumais

There is nothing else that will make me happy
There is nothing that compares
This deep desire to have a baby
Is my only care

I will do anything and everything
To make my dream come true
Diet, herbs and exercise
There’s nothing I won’t do

My journey through fertility
Becomes heavier every day
I hope this nightmare has an end
Please make it go away

All I want is to have a baby
A child to call my own
I am done with fear and with doubt
I don’t want to feel alone

As I look deep down inside myself
I realize I have known
All the answers that I seek
Are within a place called home

This place inside me is all I need
To regain my sense of hope
Inner wisdom, trust and faith
Are there to help me cope

As I step back into my sense of self
I know I will be ok
The choices I make are empowering now
And at home is where I’ll stay

The Journey Begins....

Welcome to my first blog. I am excited about this creative new adventure. I will share my personal fertility journey as well as inspiring poems, articles, books and client stories. Let's begin with a poem.

Anything is Possible By: Sue Dumais

As you learn to follow your heart

You are guided by your inner wisdom

As you learn to believe in your dream

You remain in a place of hope

As you connect to your sense of self

You find a place called home

When you are at home in your heart

You can move mountains

As you embrace your power within

Anything is possible