I am so excited to introduce to you Eileen Fedyna a.k.a the “Queen of Green”. I found Eileen through http://www.mindbodygreen.com (The link to her article is below). What inspires me about Eileen is her contagious enthusiasm to practice what she preaches. She is dedicated to living a natural and holistic lifestyle, while educating others along her journey. Pull up your chair get some hot tea and relax into this beautiful interview. Be sure to check out her website!
What or whom inspires you the most?
Any woman who chooses to age gracefully and keeps their body at the peak of healthfulness is what inspires me. Same with the men! Jack Lalanne is one of my inspirations. He took care of himself, cracking out a good number of push-ups until his passing. He was a great example of how to live the right way- body and mind.
How do you nurture your mind, body and soul daily?
Nurturing your own body is like caring for a baby. Every aspect has to be targeted to safeguard our health. We all slip from time to time but it’s what we do the majority of the time that really counts- hydrate, greens and bright fruits. Read something stimulating to excite your neurons! It helps me personally to be spiritual and keep my morals intact. For those who don’t believe in God, I say keep good faith and wish others well (always).
What are some core values you hold for yourself?
My main core value in life is forgiveness. If you can stop and really think about a situation and place yourself into the other person’s shoes- you can forgive anyone. We are all intricately connected to one another and once you are secure in yourself, it gets easier to forgive.
What is your catalyst for change?
My catalyst for change is continually spreading the word on health and wellness. Take it one day at a time if you have to. Not everything happens overnight but I believe we will end how we began: living green, eating grass-fed and using the earth and what the universe has given us to heal all illness. Lead by example and others are sure to follow. We all mirror positivity because it’s exciting and makes us happy.
What does Authenticity mean for you?
Authenticity means staying true to yourself and the beliefs you live by. If you know something makes you uncomfortable, it is always important to follow your intuition- it will never steer you wrong. Let this be the guide to what you nourish yourself with or whom you surround yourself with. Law of attraction: like attracts like!
What does connection mean to you?
Connection means love, health and spirituality. Connections bring upon job opportunities, new love and blossoming friendships. This is what makes life interesting. You never know what connection is coming next, whether good or bad, both bring new learning experiences.
Can you share with our readers how to stay true to who you are, even when others might disapprove or judge?
When I catch myself mimicking negative behavior, I stop and say to myself “Is this really a quality that will be good for my over-all well-being” or “Did that decision make you feel good or bad?” If the answer is no, I try to remember that negative feeling for the next time my intuition tells me to avoid something. Let’s face it, we all back track and we all have those little moments of weakness in life. What matters is that we recognize them and put ourselves into a perpetual state of self-improvement. When you can look back and can say you were able to conquer something, regardless of what anyone else thought of you, that is true self-improvement.
Namaste All Day 