Fully raw challenge. Consider eating the foods that offer you have the most when you eat it.

 A #fullyraw moment (Thanks Daniela for the challenge).....My skin is clearer and more even, my physical recovery (it's a daily thing...) is faster even with little sleep, and the one thing that sticks out like a sore thumb....conventional meat WILL be re-evaluated in my house...there is a BIG difference to me between organic and conventional... (sorry folks, not giving the details, but stay tuned for the research I share on my blog)

I highly recommend that people explore the creativity and experience the benefits of having more RAW fruits and veggies in your daily meal plans....I did it 80/20 on my good days and about 70/30 on my less planned days....it was much faster not having to cook

HERE IT IS!! Go for getting the most from your food for your health and that also includes considering eating the foods that have the most to offer you when you eat it. There is a wealth of enzymes and nutrients that some times are lost to heat and processing that occur naturally in our fruits and veggies, as well as nuts and seeds. If you want to eat healthy foods, consider that your food should be healthy. If your food can pull in a wealth of nutrients on it's own and grow healthy and thrive in its environment, then it will help you to do the same.

Will post our favourite recipe soon made from grated carrots, sweet potatoes, and zucchinis....

#IlikeitRaw #fullyraw #backtobasics #Wholefood

Continue to grow, live, and expand into the glory of God you are

 "“But my righteous one will live by faith.

And I take no pleasure

in the one who shrinks back.”

But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved." ~ Hebrews 10:38-39

Taking a lesson from the plants that grow through frozen ground and continue to thrive on living water in any form...regardless of what comes your way, have JOY and faith and continue to grow, live, and expand into the glory of God's wonders. No shrinking back!

#lessonsfromNature #grateful #growandlive

How could it get any better than this!?

 Good morning!! How could it get any better than this!?! AMAZING!!! A fully connected and open-minded/hearted weekend with my bestie and now breakfast with my 2 favourite juniors in the world...I LOVE the men in my life...thank you God for such a blessing as this.. .

Tackling debt

 2 down 1 to go.....thank you God for your full and faithful love and support.

#usingtheFwordinpublic #LOL #humblygrateful #stayingLucid

Forgiveness is a gift of freedom

 Do you feel as though you owe someone something or someone owes you something? Then go and settle that business and keep moving forward. #Forgiveness is a gift of freedom...embrace it

#Matthew5:23-24

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Greater still to come

 Good morning! Wow! Amazing day! And there is still more to come... HUGE nugget that I have just been inspired with....now to figure out the wording...stay tuned , but for now ENJOY this beautiful day!

Blessings!

#ThankyouGod

Grateful morning

 Good morning!!! Overflowing with gratitude today....I love and am in love with seeing how God works all around and through me. It feels amazing!!

Have a great and filled day

#ThankyouGod

Found the "ninja" teapot

 OH!! HUGE score yesterday! Found a teapot to complete our ninja tea set....for 94 cents!!!! WOOT!

Releasing our true potential...ninjago style

 Good morning! Hanging out with my lil ninja and samurai and talking about releasing our true potential...what obstacles are in our hearts to consider so that we can accept and know and become our true potential?

Have a bright an be-you-tiful day

#ThankyouGod #lessonsineverything #ninjago

Pancake breakfast with my neighbours

 Good morning! Fantastic!!! Awesome way to wrap up a week with an in-depth talk with near and dear friends.....and pie!

Now for a pancakes breakfast with my neighbours. What a way to enjoy a weekend!

Keeping my connections healthy and strong

Have a love-filled and beautiful day!

#ThankyouGod #commune #supportnetwork #Earthdayfocus

Enjoy the light

 Good morning!! It's about the light.....celebrate having more light...and even more....and even more still...

Enjoying the light in my life

Play in new experiences

 "Hmmmm....how can I play with that?" That was the thought that came to me after considering something that I like, but is not currently in my personal experience....now to go and explore the options

Keep things in context

 Good morning! Facts are just facts people....it's not the whole story. What I have learned about facts is that it makes me common and relatable to those who share similar "facts" in life, but tells little about my responses, thoughts, and fullness of experiences. Many stories carry similar plots, but they all tell and inspire in different ways. Grateful for the "space" in between the lines that helps to define us all.

Enjoying a great and full day with extra to spare.... Beauty and blessings!

#ThankyouGod #IseeYou #Loveismyglue

Morning quiet time

 Good morning! Yup! Early at it today....it's all for a good purpose.

Now, for a moment of silence....(because balance and guidance is needed).

Have a fully grateful, peace-and-love-filled day

#thankyouGod #compassion #keeploving

Already in the future

 You can either be hindered by the unknown or step into and adventure in the unknown....either way you are already experiencing the unknown....right....now.

#usefulimagining #trekkie #knowsthatIdon'tknowandDo #goodfaith

Miracles happening everyday

 Good morning!! Considering the possibility of infinite possibilities...If there are miracles happening everyday, then how is the miraculous happening in my life today?

Thank you that your breath has connected you to this new day inside and out...enjoy another day of breathing, living and loving within this beautiful miracle which is your life.

#ThankyouGod #inspired #miraclesarebeautiful

BE here!

 "...the future of your goal is Now..." ~ ESC

#staytuned #roughdiamonds

Life. Feel into it.

 ....if only you could feel...this fullness of breath within.....ahhhhh

#inspired #overflowing #beautyabounds #ThankyouGod

Play in life with fullness

 There are moments in our lives when play is not plenty and frustration and pain take front stage...I surrendered that "cloak" and was left naked....not knowing what to do with myself and God said "live to the full",....so now, I play...and with as much joy as I can muster ❤

Frolicking through a snow day

 Snowman: built, Snow Angel:made, Shovelled sidewalk and driveway:check, shovelled neighbours' sidewalks: check, Snowball fight with neighbour:check, delivered newsletters:done, made snowy smiley faces on each yard as we went: check, Snowball fight with kids: check....now to make coconut milk spicy chocolate...mmmm. What a blissful, snowy day

Snow day!

 It's ANGEL time!! Out to go for a walk and play in the snow...WEEEE! 

Enjoying the day

 Good morning!! Yesterday was an amazing day. Not only were people out in shorts, t-shirts, and dresses, but with smiles on their faces and making the most of what they had in the moment. In spite of someone's "forecast", what will you do to bring joy and gratitude to everything you get in each day?

I think this is a great day for making lemonade...

Hope your weekend is full of wonder

#ThankyouGod #everythinginabundance #biggerpicture #faithfulgratitude

Recipe: Quinoa Tabouleh

I love this recipe!  Now, of course, to support my gluten-free-ness in my home space, I swapped out bulgur (wheat) for the quinoa (superfood option :) ) and added a few of my "own" touches asfter going through a few (maybe a dozen or so) recipes and seeing what appealed to my taste the most.  This is a foundational recipe in our kitchen, which means that variations may occur (frequently...based on what is most available), but THIS version of the recipe brings the biggest MMMMMMmmmmm out of me ;).  Optional ingedients that have been used is the addition of cucumber (fine chop), sun-dried tomatoes, red wine vinegar (more like greek salad, especially with the cucumber) or adjustments in the ratio of quinoa, parsely, red peppers....you get the idea....have fun!

Enjoy!!

Quinoa Tabouleh

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dry quinoa
1 1/4 cups water
3 cups loosely packed, roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley, about 3 bunches
1 cup loosely packed, chopped cilantro (coriander)
1 1/2 cups peeled and dice tomatoes, about 3 to 5 Roma tomatoes
1/4 finely chopped red pepper
1/4 cup green onions chopped, about 2 green onions
1/4 finely chopped red onion
1/4 to 1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped basil

For the dressing:
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
pinch sea salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano (optional)

Directions

Bring water to a boil, pour in quinoa, stir, cover, and turn to minimal heat. Let cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy and tender. Pour off any remaining liquid.

To prepare dressing, in a small non-reactive bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, salt and oil. Taste and adjust seasonings.

In a large salad bowl, toss together parsley, cilantro, tomatoes, green onions, mint and basil. Add quinoa. Pour dressing over salad, toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings for personal satisfaction. :)

The power of contentment

 Had a thought in regards to the power of contentment (..."I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances...." Phil 4:11)

Consider this saying ...“Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.”~

James Dean....

If you were going to die today, would you CHOOSE to be content with all that is in your life right now? And if not, would it be worth it to you to consider adjusting a few things so you could breathe that sigh of contentment on your last day?

At first thought, my mind raced around checking every nook and cranny to see if there was anything I left in discontentment, unsaid, held back...I let it run, and I watched and smiled...and when the hurried pace settled, I breathed, kissed my family and friends in my mind's eye with love, and was glad to be....

....now to set about my day with continued contentment, playing with beautiful imagination, loving connection, and subtle adjustments of improvement along the way...from where I am, I am doing my best and rest in the idea that if there is more for me to do, it will be presented at just the right time...

In loving contentment,

Me

Early in the morning

 Good morning! Early at it this morning, but it is always worth it!! So thankful for time with just the hubby in the morning

Now for some more lovin' up time... with the Word.

Have an AWESOME and lovely day

#ThankyouGod #timeforaRetreat #xoxo

Exactly where and who I need to be

 Where I am at now is exactly the place I need to be as a connection for those around me to be called higher in living and loving. What I hear and understand may not be what my friend next to me can hear or fathom....but if I could be the bridge for her to the vision I can see...

...I am grateful for all that is and all there is to be.

Supporting my "feeling good". The gift of recovery mode

 Good morning! WOW!! Was wiped out last night as my body healed and recovered, but I feel better this morning. Supporting my "feeling good" with a #fullyraw breakfast and lunch packed. Gotta maximize our health sometimes by focusing on shaking things up a bit and creating a healthy, alkaline environment as best we can. Look into it, if there is a change needed, do some research...don't assume you have enough of the info....go for BEST results.

Have a heart-full and healthy day!

I'm just certain of my gratitude ❤

 Good morning! The more I am grateful to God the more it appears to others that I am confident in all I do.

....hmmmm....I thinks there is a connection here....How are you on being grateful for what's in your life ("good" or "bad")?

Have a great, full day!!

#ThankyouGod

P.S. Maybe it is confidence (or allowing myself to trust in God), but it doesn't feel that way sometimes...I'm just certain of my gratitude

Absolutely share the good that you do!

Good morning!! Been pondering it all weekend....if what you are doing can inspire many others to do good and live better, more connected lives....that it carries with it much more benefits than fears and concerns....you should absolutely share it!!!! Never hide the candle under the bedsheet, it will burn a hole through either way...or smoke you out of a good night's sleep. Let light do what it does....shine!!!!

Have a bright and encouraging day!

Asking gives ourselves permission to receive

 I made cookie dough and left it out while I was brushing Red's hair....came back in the kitchen to bake the cookies and they ate out all the chips before I got there. The highest intention for the dough was chocolate chip cookies for them to enjoy and instead they "snuck" and "stole" the chips riddled with guilt, having taken from what was already theirs! What a HUGE lesson learned in the abundance that is already around us and available to us in our lives....when in doubt, ask.

No more weather whining

 ...mmmm....imagine climbing to the top of Mt. Everest and expecting to see....a PALM TREE.....

#noweatherwhining #considerthewhole #lookforthegood #gratitude #contentment #sufficientgrace