An Invitation to Us All || 10.1.14

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Could you give up your reflection for a few hours, a day, a week?

My invitation to you -- whether you're healing from an eating disorder, recovering from a broken heart, or feeling like you need to recenter to the glorious being that is within you, you might give this a try...

// a little excerpt // 

... I remembered the time I spent not looking in the mirror during my recovery; how much time I had, the freedom I felt, the disregard for the opinions of others. Why did I ever stop? Now when I look in the mirror, I tend to compare myself to others. Rather than being a kind and loving friend, I end up leaching toxic judgment onto those I am comparing myself against. I begin to feel resentment to those that have what my body is lacking. Well of course my body doesn’t resemble theirs – it’s my body!

I wonder how much time I would gain if I didn’t obsess about the small things. I wonder how much time I could find for pleasure if I wasn’t searching for the pain and bad. Would I gain a lot? I think so.

And thus sparked an idea, that turned into a flame, that sprouted a fire.

Here is my invitation – one day a week, try not to look in a mirror or any reflective surface. And here are the whys and hows behind this invitation… [read from the start ...]

Feel free to reach out and share your experience. I will be glad to share mine as well. xxoo

[image of emily friend]

Worthiness || 9.30.14

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I am worthy of abundance and greatness in all areas of my life.

I think we all need this one today. Find what makes you feel whole and sustained and enjoy the feelings that come up and tap you on the shoulder. You are deserving of the good vibrations that make life worth living. Remember to open yourself to receiving them – some days this may be harder than others. But strive for the feelings of butterflies-in-your-stomach-excitement. every. single. day. Even if it is just one small acknowledgment, just one ounce, know that you are worthy. You are worthy of everything and anything in between.

It's the last day of the month -- imagine October being your best month yet, filled with love, gratitude, and abundance. What does this look like for you? Feel free to share below...

 xxoo

[image: Lotus-flower design, which is drawn from 19th century French archives and influenced by the Arts & Crafts Movement]

 

Dankbarkeit || Gratitude in German

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Monday Already ||

Did anyone else's weekend go by at the speed of light? I swear, it needs to be a mandatory thing that we add another day, or five, to the weekend. Who's with me? Do we really think this four day work week will actually take root? What am I saying, I have perfectly comfortable plans to be surrounded by work but have it feel like love all the time... though only having to work four days out of the week would be awesome. Those European countries know what's up.

If you haven't tried the coconut circles, get moving! Nah, do what you want, but really they are delicious : -). If you want to learn an intense amount of knowledge about coconut, feel free to check this amazing food out.  I'm about to add it to the mainbar if you're not wanting to expend energy on clicking... hey, we conserve where we can, am I right?

Okay, now I'm just being ridiculous ; -) . Oops almost spilled my water on the computer... time to be grateful and then get off the computer. Have a beautiful, wonderful, very good Monday.

How was everyone's weekend? Any news to share?

GRATITUDE||

I am grateful to be alive. I am grateful to have all of my limbs in working order. I am grateful to be surrounded by all those I love. I am grateful for the inspirations those loved ones extend. I am grateful for water, for I know it is a limited resource yet is so readily available for my use. I am grateful for my brain, a far more important muscle than my ego allows. I am grateful for hope and wonder and the stars above that make me feel safe.

Clearly it's a sappy Monday. Really, I'm grateful for all of the above, yes, but mostly my pillow and Once Upon a Time, without which I don't believe I would have survived the weekend.

What are you grateful for?

xxoo

[images by emily friend + word image found on pinterest]