Self-Care >>>

One of our projects in the Intuitive Heart Sanctuary was to take some photos of a few things we do for self-care.  This is one of my favorite subjects, as I am a firm believer that we must take care of ourselves first, before we can lovingly take care of others.  Or at least make little bits of time for ourselves when we can, in between.  It is very very important.  Self care does not have to be something that takes alot of time, just something that makes your soul sing, even if for 5 minutes.  Below are a few images that do that for me.

1. We recently moved the record player into our bedroom and its one of the best things we could of done.  I get to turn on a record now when Im in the shower or tub, or right before bed to relax to before I fall asleep.  Or while I fold laundry on the bedroom floor!

2. I love bath salts.  My friend Rain sent me the best bath salts Ive ever used from Origins and I use it like its gold, ha ha.  I recently traded a friend the other bath salts and Im loving them.  They are from Sage Goddess.

3. Just a few of the books Im currently reading.  I usually have between 5-10 books Im going back and forth between each night, depending on my mood.  I like reading this way.  Otherwise I tend to get bored really easily.  After seeing several recommendations, Im anxiously awaiting the arrival of Women Who Walk With Wolves.

4. Smoothies.  Nourishing my body has been a big priority for myself lately.  Im more ways than one.  But making a simple smoothie is an easy way to nourish your body each day.  Something that even my hubby will drink and he hates all veggies.  :)

Mind and Body - Day One >>>

Day one of 30 Days Mind and Body is beautiful.  It is amazing how a little encouragement from others can do so much.  Knowing that this awesome group of girls who is now up to 24 of us... are all in this together.  Such a great feeling!  Today was day one, so its not too late to link up with us.  Read my post here for more info.  (And really you can link up anytime and extend it to any 30 days).  

Im feeling much better!  The sickies never fully made their way in!!!  Last night we went out to our friends house in Tarpley and had another genuinely amazing evening with them.  Their family has been so completely grounding and loving for us.  We feel like we are going home when we go out there.  The moment we drive into their driveway I feel all of my senses relax and rejuvenate at the same time.  All of my cares go away and I feel so very safe and uninhibited.  And then are welcomed with more love then Ive ever experienced from one family.  I feel so very lucky to have people like this in my life.  So... I had an awesome night of hooping my heart away with the girls while the boys played guitar on the porch, there was a love toast made with all of us in a circle, tree swing with twinkle lights and great hilarious and almost inappropriate conversations, lots of hugs and laughter.  My kind of night. 

And for my day one of the yoga challenge, I did my hour yoga session along with my dvd of my local yoga teacher.  Then I made another yummy green drink.  After I get all my work done today, I plan to turn on some tunes and hoop.  It feels soooo good to excitedly take care of my body.  I welcome you to join up with us!  The facebook group has been an amazing source of encouragement and welcoming.  Loving it!

PEACE,
Laura

Self Love Smoothie >>>

Today is Valentine's Day. All the people James works with think he is a crazy liar when he tells them his wife does not want anything for valentines day. Im honestly just really not a fan. I definitely think its a major over commercialized holiday, and we personally choose not to put too much recognition into it, and would much rather show that kind of love everyday, throughout the year. Im definitely not anti love!  So, for this Valentine's Day I decided to practice some self love, since it is Self Love Awareness Month.  I keep my fridge stocked with all of the yumminess to make awesome smoothies all the time... but, I let myself get lazy in actually making them most of the time.  So today, Im changing that.  I made one of the best smoothies Ive ever made too!  I love how smoothies are soooo versatile with whatever you happen to have on hand.  Its fun making them different everytime. 

Today I used coconut milk, raw organic coconut, orange juice, flaxseed, mineral water, grapes, dandelion, sunflower sprouts, spinach, frozen strawberries, banana and mango.  Yum!!!

Later today Ill be sharing with you a 30-day yoga challenge a dear friend of mine has set up.  There will be 4 or 5 bloggers who will be reaching out to anyone who want to joins us for a month long run of practicing yoga daily.  (you can insert anything you want besides yoga.  ill be doing a split yoga/hooping practice).  Ill share more details with you later on how to join us in this fun self love quest!

PEACE,

Laura