This is a lesson that is sometimes hard to remember in the moment. Often, when obstacles occur our natural reaction is to become upset, to feel like the victim, to wonder “why me” (or at least that’s my natural reaction). The obstacle in the path becomes your path, even if only momentarily. The lessons are in the obstacles. The growing is in the obstacles. We learn more from our failures, adversities, and challenges than we do from the things that just go smoothly. Happy Weekend!
Read MoreOkay, I can’t believe I haven’t shared this recipe here yet because it’s sooo crazy easy, delicious, and takes no time to make. You will need frozen bananas so it does require some planning ahead. In our house, when bananas start to go bad, we simply peel them and stick them in the freezer. Then we use them frozen for nice cream or vegan milkshakes. I’ve even defrosted them and used them for baking so when Matt tries to give
Read MoreWhile Matt and I are expecting to welcome our first child into the world any day now, something that has struck both of us throughout this pregnancy has been the kindness we’ve received from others. We have received such an outpouring of support, and generosity, and encouragement. It’s been humbling in the best kind of way. It’s been a process that has brought us closer to others, even amidst this pandemic, and shelter
Read MoreMore and more I feel like I’m beginning to understand the inevitability of change on a deeper, soul level. There are some lessons in life which you must experience and feel in order to understand. We can hear something repeatedly but it takes root when we come to experience it. Change is one of these life lessons. There are all these cliched sayings about it such as “the only thing constant is change”. But it’s true. Change is
Read MoreIt’s true. Revolutions can happen anytime, multiple times. In fact, we can have mini revolutions that add up to one big revolution. We can have internal revolutions, within ourselves in which we fight an internal battle and experience personal change. We can have political and spiritual revolutions internally and on a mass scale like we are experiencing right now. Revolution is exciting, and promising, and also can feel chaotic in the
Read MoreFor some reason I’ve been craving lots of fruit during my pregnancy. This includes acai bowls. At first Matt was picking me up acai bowls from a local cafe but then we realized we could just make them at home and pile on all of the fresh seasonal fruit we have right now. These bowls are perfect for the hot weather that accompanies summertime, as they’re such a refreshing meal. I love to top my acai bowls with fruit and
Read MoreI’ve mentioned briefly on the blog that my husband and I are expecting a baby boy. I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant and my doctor predicts that baby boy will come early. Matt and I are both excited and nervous. I’m mostly nervous for the birth and labor. Thankfully, labor and delivery are temporary and so even if it’s traumatic, it will pass. I must say, there have been things about this pregnancy I couldn’t have predicted like
Read MoreMy blog has mainly focused on wellness, and inspiration. Though I have political opinions and a set of values I prescribe to, I typically don’t talk about them here. However with the current state of the country, the protests, the movement that’s happening right now, I also can’t pretend that it’s not happening or that it doesn’t matter. What affects others, affects us. We can’t be completely whole when our country isn’t. We can’t be completely
Read MoreWhat we do today matters. Regardless of how small and insignificant you feel your actions are, they matter, and they can make a difference. We must always do the right thing because it’s the present moment that influences the future. Don’t ever forget how important the day is. Some days feel more important than others, but they are all significant. Happy Weekend!
Read MoreI thought long and hard about what to write a post on. It seems impossible to ignore the issues our country is facing right now, and at the same time I also don’t know what to say (and maybe even think) about what’s going on with the all of the protests against police brutality, covert racism in the U.S, and inequality. This feels unprecedented. I can’t remember a time when I’ve seen this much unrest in our country and this much fight
Read MoreI do truly believe that we have more control than we realize over our reality. Even in tough times, we can choose to look at the good, or to look towards the solution. The words we speak and the thoughts we think, become the house we live in. They create our world. Happy Weekend!
Read MoreWe have gone through a few batches of granola here since the pandemic started. The recipe I use is too easy not to just keep repeating. We use the granola with yogurt and fruit, pour milk over it with some sliced bananas for a little snack, or use it on all the acai bowls I’ve been craving. This recipe only calls for a few ingredients, none of which are too exotic so you should have most if not all of the ingredients on hand already.
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