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RULES AND INSTRUCTIONSd The challenge consists of 10 full days of cleansing, fasting, purging and special rituals all designed to increase your level of self-love. There are 3 parts to your Stiletto Rejuvenation days: Morning ritual, Midday Ritual and Evening Ritual. In addition to the rituals, your diet will consist of only raw foods, infused water and fresh fruit and vegetable juices. You may also add protein shakes or bars for additional energy if needed. You also must eliminate all noise such as TV, music, and certain people from your space for the entire 10 days. During this challenge you must be extremely mindful of your thoughts, words and choice language. Every word that leaves your mouth is subject to manifestation (becoming real) especially since during this challenge, your energy and vibration will be elevated. So think before you speak and only talk in the present, positive tense. Example: If you are hungry say: “My body needs to be nourished. I am going to eat.” Instead of “I am starving.” By speaking I AM starving… you are speaking lack, void of food and nourishment, and poverty. Those words have the potential to manifest into something that would not be favorable to you in the near or far future or in a different situation or circumstance.
Here are a few other examples of how to control your language: Wrong: “I am so tired of this” Right: “I am choosing to do something different in this moment” Wrong: “I am so broke, I never have any money” Right: “I am in the process of earning more money” Wrong: “I never get into accidents” Right: “I always drive safely” Wrong: “I don’t like that” Right: “I like that”
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During this challenge, keep your home clean, beautiful and organized. Keep fresh flowers or plants around your home. Go above and beyond your normal cleaning routine to keep the energy in your home free and light. (Example: make up the bed as soon as you get out of it, every dish you use wash it immediately, wipe down the shower after you use it etc.) Look your absolute BEST at all times. Your appearance should be polished, clean and well put together. Clothes neatly ironed, coordinated etc. Hair, skin & nails clean and groomed etc. If you wear make-up wear colors and styles that are new and vibrant. Make sure you are always smelling good, looking good and feeling good! Your diet is a complete raw foods/juicing diet. This is designed to cleanse your skin, colon and organs as well as release toxins and increase your energy. This diet will also release excess water weight and waste that has settled in your system. Raw foods consist of any UNCOOKED fruits or vegetables with nothing added to them like dressing, butter, sugar etc. Meat, fish, or tofu is not permitted whatsoever. You may however include a low sugar protein shake in your diet if you need some added energy. You are to juice fresh drinks a minimum of 3 times per day. When you prepare your juice, you must drink it immediately (Do not let it sit for more than 30 minutes.) In between your juices and water; eating salads or handfuls of fresh fruits and veggies will keep you full and energized throughout the day.
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Casual sex (outside of marriage or a relationship)
Taking vitamins or supplements Drinking protein shakes or eating protein bars
Alcohol
Listening to Inspirational/Motivational/Gospel music
Smoking/Drugs Eating meat, processed foods or sweets
Watching Workout/motivational shows or DVD’s
Partying or outside socializing
Socializing with friends who are also taking this challenge
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Shopping to purchase things to add to your home or wardrobe Having sex or being sexual with a committed partner Being sexy or sexual with yourself Reading positive, motivational or inspirational books
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10 Gallons of water
Melon
Body glove, brush or exfoliating pad
Peach (Or nectarine)
Olive oil
Papaya
Coarse sea salt (If desired for your showers)
Cantaloupe Melon
Small electric heater (Or the ability to turn your heat on high)
Orange
Fresh Flowers or plants
Lime Grapefruit
Fruits and veggies you will need throughout the challenge (depending on your desired juicing recipes)
Blackberries
Watermelon
Plums
Fresh Mint
Fresh beets
Lots of Lemon
Strawberries Pineapple
Cucumber
Raspberry
Fresh Basil Leaves
Cherries
Spinach
Tomato
Kale
Carrot
Parsley
Ginger root
Broccoli
Cinnamon
Pear
Nutmeg
Kiwi
Ground cloves
Green apple
Agave nectar
Blueberries
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Immediately upon waking go into praise and gratitude for the day. (Do not ASK for what you need in this moment, simply give thanks and praise for what you already have.)
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Go to your kitchen and make your first glass of infused water
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Go to your sacred space or a quiet space in your home and be still and quiet for a few moments and sip your water. Contemplate on what you wish to create within that day. You can start by simply asking “What do I want?”
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After finishing your water, begin your body ritual of stretching and self-massaging (Should take 10-15 minutes. You may also watch the Body Ritual video to follow along with Shanel.)
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Open your daily e-mail from Shanel and watch the video for the day and follow along with the affirmations/meditations.
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Go to your kitchen; prepare your first juice for the day. Drink up and make that day amazing while focusing on the highlighted element of love for the day. (Can be found in the in the journaling portion if this workbook)
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Prepare or drink your 2nd juice of the day
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Find a quiet space and sit on the floor (or upright in a chair if you are at work) and be still for 5-10 minutes
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Recite your love affirmations and the affirmations that you created for yourself several times and then sit still for another 5 minutes
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If you have the time and ability re-watch Shanel’s daily video that was e-mailed to you and repeat the affirmation for the day and refocus yourself.
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Continue on with your day re aligned and refocused on the element of love for that day
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Prepare your 3rd juice of the day and finish off the remainder of your gallon of water if there is some left.
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Sit in your sacred space and write in the journal portion of this workbook. Release your thoughts, unveil your desires and explore your passions. Do not wonder or worry about what to write. Put the pen to the paper and let your spirit flow.
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Take a few moments and pray and bless what you just wrote. Asking in the present, positive tense for that which you need or want to receive.
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Immediately go to your bathroom and begin your rejuvenation shower (instructions below)
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After your rejuvenation shower, give yourself a self-love massage with your olive oil.
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Pray and give thanks for the day and go to bed immediately after.
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Turn your shower water on the highest setting. Turn on your heat or heater with the door closed and let the bathroom “steam up” for about 5 minutes. While you are waiting for it to steam up, you can stretch, recite some affirmations or sit still and listen to the silence. Once it is steamed up, lay a towel on your bathroom floor and lay still and sweat for 1015 minutes.
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Once your body temperature is increased and you are sweating, get in the shower and wash your body thoroughly and vigorously with your body glove or exfoliating pad. Rinse off and repeat 2 more times. (You may also scrub yourself one time with coarse sea salt if you desire. This will add to the exfoliation of your skin).
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While you are in the shower, recite your affirmations, dream, think positive thoughts or pray out loud as loud as you can.
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Get out and pat your body down with a clean towel (Do not completely dry off).
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Then massage your olive oil into your skin for 5-10 minutes repeating “I love you” to yourself over and over.
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I love and accept myself completely I am whole, beautiful and perfect I am comfortable being led by the Spirit of God within me I am graceful, light and free I am extremely smart and I use my knowledge wisely I can eat whatever I want and maintain my perfect weight My body is resilient, flexible, fluid and strong I am understanding, non-judgmental and accepting of others I always get what I want and need all the time, right on time Money flows to me in abundance, consistently and effortlessly I believe in myself, and so do others I am a worthy and capable of being loved My body is beautiful, supple and sexy I am important The Universe always works in my favor I am loving, kind and generous to all who enter my life I am a sexy woman Day by day in every way, my life keeps getting better and better I am a motivated, proactive person who is constantly improving I am constantly surrounded by beautiful people who add value and substance to my life I am confident and assertive I always choose the right words to say I am a very powerful person who makes a difference in the world Great opportunities always come my way and I always know which ones to take advantage of
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Here is where you can create your own affirmations for specific areas of your life. Take some time to ponder on what you want to create, or reconnect to in your life. Your affirmations should be realistic to you and be written in the present, positive tense. Once you have them written here, rewrite them on separate paper or post cards and keep them with you. Repeat your affirmations 20-30 times per day out loud with belief, conviction and passion.
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Example: “My checking account always maintains a balance of $1,000 or more and my income is constantly growing.” Or “I earn well over $8,000 per month from my business and I give more in service then I receive in money.” ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
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Example: “I have an amazing relationship with God and I am always led by my intuition” Or “I am learning more and more about my faith and I am getting closer and closer to God every day.” ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
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Example: “My body is toned, flexible, well defined and resilient.” Or “My skin is flawless, supple and glows with love and energy.” ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
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Example: “I always get invited to the most exclusive parties and networking gatherings.” Or “My friends add tremendous value to my life, and I add even more to theirs.” ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
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Example: “I am a National Bestselling author.” Or “I am getting a promotion at work which will increase my responsibility and income before June 1st 2012.” ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
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Example: “I live in my dream home that is perfectly designed and built for me.” Or “I have the ability to travel at my leisure.” ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
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Each day of the challenge there is a focus on a different Element of Love. When completely understood, practiced, and combined- all of these elements will enhance your spiritual elevation and overall quality of life. Spend the entire day focused on the element and completely immerse yourself in the meaning, and purpose of it. Regardless of your experiences or circumstances, completely embody and exude that element for that day. Here are a few questions to ponder on for each element: How can I enhance this element in my life? Who/what can I change or take away to practice this element more? If I were to master this element, what would my life be like? What/who were my examples of what this element really is? Do I want to model that? If not how can I find new examples?
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1. Quiet steady perseverance, even tempered care; diligence. 2. An ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay. 3. The bearing of annoyance, misfortune, or pain without complaint, loss of temper, irritation or the like. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 16
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1. The mental process of a person who comprehends; personal interpretation 2. Superior power of discernment; enlightened intelligence 3. A state of cooperation, or mutually tolerant relations between people ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 17
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1. Having a good or compassionate nature or disposition 2. Having, showing or proceeding from generosity 3. Indulgent, considerate, helpful and mildly mannered ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 18
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1. A state of mutual harmony between people, or groups 2. Freedom from any strife or discomfort 3. A calm state of mind free of worry ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 19
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1. The emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; 2. A source of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated 3. The expression or display of pleasure, or a good feeling ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 20
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1. The quality present in a thing or person that give intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind 2. A meaningful design or pattern or quality in which high spiritual qualities are manifested. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 21
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1. Any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling (such as love or hate) 2. Strong amorous feelings of desire or lust 3. A strong force that enhances a spiritual feeling (sexual desire, sadness, happiness, anger etc) ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 24
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Asking yourself questions is very powerful way to deepen your self-love and understanding of what makes you who you are. When you ask the right questions, your subconscious mind will begin to seek the right answers. Answer these questions openly and honestly; you are not being judged. This is your chance to explore who you currently are and start the journey of becoming who you want to be. You should read and ask yourself these questions each day of the challenge to see if your feelings and ideas of yourself change or expand. When you look at yourself in the mirror, what do you see? When you walk into a room, what do you believe others see? What do you dream of? Do you believe it will come true? Do you do anything that could make potentially make that dream come true? How do you spend most of your time? What is the most beautiful thing about you? What is your most favorite body part? If you could change one thing about your body, what would you change and why? What could you do to turn your dislikes about yourself into likes? What are 3 words that you would use to describe how you look? What are 3 words that would best describe how you feel? What are 3 words that you believe OTHERS would use to describe how you look? What are 3 words that you believe OTHERS would describe your personality as? If you had to make a living solely off of your gifts and talents, what would you be doing? If there were a hidden camera in your house, what would people find out about you that you wouldn’t want them to see? Do you consider yourself to be a sexy person? Why or why not? What is a sexy person? How much money do you want to make? Why? How much money is a lot of money to you? 26
What would you do if you had a lot of money? Do you believe that it’s possible for you to have a lot of money? Why or why not? How do you deal with stress? When you get angry, how do you express it? What is special about you? Do you consider yourself to be an attractive person? If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be? Would you consider yourself to be a problem solver? Why or why not? What do you bring to the table in a relationship? When you are tired, irritated or fatigued, what do you do to relieve yourself? When you pray, do you fell like God hears you? Why/why not? What is the best thing that you have to offer other people? When you where a child, what did you dream of becoming when you grew up? How often do you exercise? If you had only 10 hours left to live, what would you do with them? Do you believe you have a lot of problems in your life? If so, what are they? What is the primary emotion that you feel on a daily basis? What are 3 personal qualities that you wish you had? What are the 3 most important things that you learned from your parents? What are the 3 things that you wish you didn’t learn from your parents? What pisses you off? Why? What makes you sad? Why? What makes you happy? Why? What brings you joy? Why? What is your definition of beauty? If someone asked your friends about whom you are, what would they say? What is your favorite television show? 27
What is most important to you in your life right now? What is your favorite food? If you could live in another part of the world, where would it be? Who are your role models? Why? Why are you taking this challenge? What results do you want to get out of this challenge?
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