I haven't made raspberry brownies with nutella frosting for years

 

I was feeling nostalgic.

Years ago... (don't they have theme music for this? ) , back int days of university, I would make raspberry brownies with nutella frosting every summer.

The raspberry patch was across the alley at the twins house. We picked raspberries there every summer for years with the other kids as we biked and explored everywhere.

I even made them into the first few years of my marriage, although hubby doesn't remember.

I stopped making them when my egg allergy took over and they started using peanut oil in Nutella (they've switched back since).

But last night the memory hit me...I made that recipe out of sheer personal enjoyment of my own creation.

And I am ready to settle into the beautiful energy of creating once again.

I'm grateful I passed on that vibe and knowledge to @z3_maker to enjoy as an artist.

And in truth, we are ALL designed for creation in our lives. It's also not meant to look the same as anyone else. And from that space and energy we get to serve and contribute to those around us. It's meant to be shared.

Anyways, as it cools, I have time to get ready for a call...and reflect in joy.

Enjoy a great weekend everyone

#summertime #nostalgia #favoriterecipes #raspberries #berrypicking #childhood #memories #INjoy #stateregulate #sharethelove #creativeprocess #creation #intheflow #Harvestthegood

Reset your state.

 Reset your state.

Today from the beginning has been a full day. Garbage day, and then gardening before I got on 3 calls in a row.

When your timeline shifts from 4 weeks to 2 weeks, it can really shift things and how they're done.

Both of which set a state that is intentional. Both are language I chose to illicit a response.

The first was to set both vision and how I would show up in what I planned for the day...and I expected it to flow through smoothly as everything had its set time.

The second is also language. What I learned from it was that I needed to prioritize what I can show up in now and what can wait until later on.

In our choice of words, thoughts, statements to ourselves (conditioned or chosen) or conclusions (...there is always a bigger picture...), we GET to choose what state we are in (serving or non-serving), and how we respond.

If we give ourselves time...to make the choice that sees things working out for our good and enjoy a more "neutral" state, we get the gift of a good response.

In what ways have you given yourself space to have a better response? In what ways can you allow yourself to see more space to respond? The choice IS yours.

“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” - Viktor Frankl

#biggerpicture #chooseyourhappy #Harvestthegood #growthmindset #fromwithin #mentalwellness #mindsetmatters #mentalhealth #lifetothefull #relationships #seeYOURself #buildingup #nextlevel #adulting #viktorfrankl #choice #response

How to maintain...

 

Good mawning!

How to maintain...

Do do you like to drive? How about driving fast? If you had a wide open stretch of road, would you put pedal to the metal?

All in! Full out! Go go go! Push for it! Grind it... these are often phrases that inspire the "doers" I have spoken to. They don't feel "worthy" unless they were super productive DOING something.

But what also comes often for the "doers" is burn out.

I myself am NOT a natural doer. But many have seen me in action in my "doing" phase and get inspired. But truth be told, my energy and activity does not always flow that way. I currently experience "down days" due to autoimmunity as well as it not being an aspect of my energy "type".

And I would CRANK out the production while I was high with energy and the CRASH it out 😂😂 for days of recovery.

You can't drive the speed limit of an open highway EVERYWHERE you drive. The speed limit changes, and different conditions call for different speeds.

And if you didn't have to floor it for the feeling of productivity, you may notice that simple and consistent daily work is just as productive if not moreso... without the burn out.

The balance of action and recovery is in many areas of our lives. Working out, financial, service, quality sleep, relationship...growing a garden LOL (Where my thoughts are at...)

With mindful focus on what needs action and attention in each moment and then what needs space for growth, repair, restoration, and integration... you can see the cycle of balance more clearly and how dynamic it is at every turn.

Are you a doer? Do you get burned out? Do you want more balance in your life?

#ThankyouGod #gratitude #drivingfast #allin #productivity #action #recovery #balance #yinyang #energy #lifetothefull #Sawubona #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mindsetmatters #simpleandconsistent #trusttheprocess #committotheday

I'm in a new season as a mother

 Good mawning!

I'm in a new season.

I have had the honour of having my childhood dream and my prayers answered with the journey I am blessed with with these two in my life.

Perhaps the woman I am now called out the child I was then when I dreamed of becoming a mother.

From the moment that "little brother" graced us with his firey presence, I reminded our oldest over and over again... "you ARE your brother's keeper." As I am "guardian" in their lives, they were raised to be supportive of one another...as an extension of themselves.

Watching this "young men" moment the other day warmed my heart knowing that they "understood the assignment."

This is possible when we are willing to receive the connection and trust it is good. It takes practice. It takes holistic acceptance. And it definitely takes knowing and loving yourSelf in and through the process.

I'm going to allow myself the gift of receiving the celebrating of a full-heart moment... and then continue...to be present in the journey.

#ThankyouGod #gratitude #Divinegifts #oneanotherlove #ofgreatValue #lifetothefull #Sawubona

I am truly shaking my head and accepting... all that it is I am!

 Good mawning!

BWAHAHA 😂 I got myself just bawlin' with laughter this morning ❤️

I am truly shaking my head and accepting... all that it is I am!

Honestly, when you are scrolling and something speaks such a "truth" to you that you have to share "its" joy...

So why am I laughing? Because, I am truly about being "me" and being whatever "best" version shows up that day. 

And I am laughing because I KNOW I am NOT the only one asking... "Why can't I just close my mouth, put my head down, nod, and do the "thang" they be expecting me to do??"

YUP! NOPE! I am... that I am. Honestly, I would not have made it as far as I did if I wasn't qualified for the task. That's how hiring works. 

So I AM grateful to be qualified for the task AND to allow myself the "permission" to show up in my "best". 

And sometimes, that "best" is more than enough (often) and it reminds me to find those rooms and spaces where my best is the right fit. ❤️

Can you relate? I know there are some, fo sure! 😂

And you know what? You ARE a "best" fit. You are here by intention for us ALL to step up into our higher experiences... unapologetically. You out there building others up, helping people out, and smiling BIG when others benefit and are winning! 

KEEP on keepin' that up! THIS world needs it...and needs YOU in and at your best!❤️

Have an amazing weekend! You deserve it!

#thankyouGod #blessed #gratitude #grateful #divinegifts #intentionallymade #here #withpurpose #beyourbestself #unapologetic #buildingup #weneedyou #Sawubona #shineyourlight 

Look within... Considering our relationships in the space of grace

 Good mawning!

Look within...

This week marks an anniversary and a new launch into unknown territory.

For those of you who know, I'm a bit of a science buff. LOL I "may" "geek out" from time to time (LOL the boys fet most of it).

And...for me, science has also been my "gateway" into my infinite exploration into the parallels between our physical experiences in this life and our personal relationship with God.

The Higgs boson discovery back in 2012 brought the "weight" of relationship into more focus (attention/observation). Taking the relationship of particles to another level. Based on the level of CONNECTION to the "God particle" determines the level of mass the particles experience.

So with all that geeking out, what is the metaphor or pondering it inspires for me?

Grace. The slowing down of our physical experiences in time and space to allow for the contemplation and exploration of our own personal relationships...with one another and with God.

Do you allow yourself the space and time to consider or conCERN yourselves with your day to day relationships? With those around you? In your life? With the Divine, and with yourself?

How do I connect in my relationships? What are the quality of these relationships? Do I allow these relationships to add value to my life's experience in some way?

Anyways, just a pondering I hope you may join me in ...

Have a great weekend 🖒

#ThankyouGod #gratitude #Divinegifts #oneanotherlove #ofgreatValue #lifetothefull #Biggerpicture #greaterstill #oneanotherlove #ofgreatValue #Sawubona #higgsboson #godparticle #CERN #Godwithin #Grace #relationships