tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50510253796022760052024-03-12T17:44:33.538-07:00♥☺ ReLove Plan.et ☺♥ReLove Plan.ethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12668047879093768357noreply@blogger.comBlogger806125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051025379602276005.post-67665299877405128982016-05-03T11:35:00.000-07:002016-05-03T11:35:53.012-07:00{life reflections}<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #2a1a1a; font-family: Cochin;"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately. On a day such as today I was struck with an overwhelming sense of self and reflection that began with a Facebook post but that I’ve decided to share here as well—as I know most of you are missing posts. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #2a1a1a; font-family: Cochin;"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">Firstly, this photo is what started the flow of thoughts. This photo was my first Spring back in my home of Nelson, BC. I cannot believe this was already five years ago! Time flies! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #2a1a1a; font-family: Cochin;"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">After this I started looking through an album of old photos from that year and the next few following it. Why? Because I look so damn happy in that photo and it had me thinking about my journey in this life. Shuffling trough those memories back in Nelson I feel very grateful for my journey. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #2a1a1a; font-family: Cochin;"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">My life has always been a turbulent one, things have never "settled"; there is always something rocking the foundation on a very deep level, chipping away at depression and anxiety. BUT, when I moved back to Nelson I began a more conscious path of self-growth on the positive side. This is a path most of you are well-aware of as it began this very blog and all the advice and reflections I had to share because of it. Now, I’ve admitted in my last post that I may have gone a little overboard with the whole PMA (positive mental attitude) at first; I realized a year later that it could only last so long for me. But it was part of my journey, part of who I became, and now I've learned to embrace all sides of myself; both the dark and the light. Balance?? I'm a highly emotional person: my highs are over the wall, my lows have me down in the dirt; and they can switch as quickly as the swinging of a pendulum. But I'm more grounded as a person not denying either side of those. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #2a1a1a; font-family: Cochin;"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">My Dark fuels my creativity and art. My Light fuels my relationships and life. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #2a1a1a; font-family: Cochin;"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">My point? I have none. I just felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and satisfaction looking back at the last 5 years of my life (has it really been 5 years?!). This has been a while coming, in all honesty, as I felt a certain bitterness and resentment at the fact I was no longer this super duper happy woman all the time like I was in my PMA year. So, let me tell you: It's a nice place to be loving what I was but loving who I am more now, without bitterness or resent or longing for a different version of me. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #2a1a1a; font-family: Cochin;"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">I’m sharing, as I like to do, because these moments of self-reflection are still easy for me to write and share in my busy life. When they come around, I still like to share my thoughts on life. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #2a1a1a; font-family: Cochin;"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">I hope that you, too, are doing lots of self-reflection and that, no matter where you are at right now, you can see a light in the tunnel. The tunnel has no end, not at the moment, perhaps never, it is a journey through our ever-evolving souls and there is always room for growth. I hope you find balance, and that you learn to embrace every part of yourself without resent or longing. And if you haven’t found that place yet, don’t worry. The journey isn’t over yet! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #2a1a1a; font-family: Cochin;"><span style="line-height: 22.4px;">Much Love, </span></span><br />
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I have not written a new entry in a year. If it isn’t too obvious, this lovely little blog is on stand-by; perhaps forever, perhaps for a few months, perhaps for a few years. All I know is that, at this crossroads in my life I am far far too busy to keep up with it. <br />
Still, I felt I owed my loyal and/or curious readers an update and explanation before I say farewell for now (also note that I wrote most of this half a year ago, but life kept me too busy to post it until now).<br />
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Am I still Happy? Yes. Am I happy All the time? No. I felt the need to write this entry for a number of reasons, but one is that while ReLove Plan.et has always been about being light and fluffy and optimistic and positive, I feel it has left out the “Fine Print” as I have come to like calling it. <br />
So, today, I am going to share some overall points, thoughts, ideas, and ramblings of recent Life Reflections—but particularly regarding the work that I have done here on the blog. <br />
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First, I have to start by saying that I am overly grateful and blessed to know that I have helped others through this project. It is a feeling that I cannot put into words and leaves me overwhelmed with the warm fuzzies inside. This blog has served a purpose, and it shall remain here for others to enjoy and happen across at their own leisure—even if there will be no new content.<br />
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The Fine Print.<br />
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<b>Positivity is great, but it’s not perfect. </b><br />
Thinking Positive is a lovely concept, a magical idea, a wondrous notion. But it isn’t perfect. Not by a long shot. And I’ll tell you why. <br />
Positivity can help, but you can’t be positive ALL the time. If you are, then you’re really just burying a lot of other perfectly natural human emotions, errors, reactions, and general energy-flow. Feeling negative about something is a pretty natural reaction. Feeling sad, angry, or any other “negative” feeling has it’s place. It’s better to feel those feelings than to just think positive and magic it away (again, i.e. burying the problem). <br />
The problem with a Positive Mental Attitude is that it can catch up with you. I mean, how long can you expect to keep up something like that? I don’t want to say PMA is pretending. But it kind of, sort of is. We smack a smile on our faces and pretend everything is happy go-lucky, with the intention to fake-it-’til-you-make-it. All very lovely sounding in idea, not so great in practice. The problem is that it catches up to you. All those negative feelings you’ve been denying yourself end up surfacing ten-fold. <br />
And that’s not to say that PMA doesn’t work at the time, it certainly can. For me, it worked rather beautifully for a long period of time. I genuinely felt happy. I fuelled that happiness with PMA every single damn day. I was on top of the world. But… it caught up to me. As I said, how long do you really think you can keep that up for? When I crashed, I crashed hard—as I generally tend to do. And that’s not to say that I didn’t still bounce back up again—also as I generally tend to do. But PMA is simply not a long-term concept for most people, and there comes a time when we have to accept all parts of ourselves. There is a balance to our emotions and feelings as I’m discovering for myself. There is a place for everything. <br />
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<b>The Dark Side of Ourselves.</b> <br />
Over the last year I’ve come to realize something very important about myself: I have a dark side. But not just me. We all have a dark side. And there’s nothing wrong with that. It is human nature to have raw, natural, human emotions. We are meant to experience them, not simply sprinkle magic fairy dust with a big wide smile to make it all go away. We are meant to feel those parts of ourselves. We are meant to Accept those parts of ourselves. <br />
I’ve read some amazing quotes and parts from books lately. The ones I was able to dig back up are posted below.<br />
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My point is, that negative emotions aren’t bad, and we can’t think positive all the time. That’s not to say we can’t feel positive after feeling something negative; I certainly don’t encourage you to dwell in a negative headspace forever, that is dangerous and bad for your well-being. Balance. Balance is the key to everything now isn’t it? <br />
Feeling angry? Then blast that metal music and throw some fists in the air. Happy music simply won’t do in a moment like that. Feel the emotion—allow yourself to experience it and allow it to tell you what you need to know—then you’ll be much better equipped to release it once you’re done with it. <br />
Art is my healing form. If I’m feeling upset about something—whether it be a melancholic feeling, or an angry feeling (or a mix of both)—I start drawing. I start drawing while listening to some pretty angry, aggressive music. This is where a darker art collection of mine has begun to surface and a new side project (which I eventually plan on piecing together into an art book). And I feel much better after I’ve done them. Clearing out the negative feelings through constructive action is far better than just using PMA. Through this process I am able to actually experience the negative feeling and allow to tell me something I hadn’t realized, or teach me something new about myself or about life. <br />
It’s a form of constant healing, permanent yin and yang. And life is simply not quite complete without it in some ways.<br />
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<b>Life isn’t always rainbows and unicorns. But it can be pretty dandy. </b><br />
I don’t want to say that Life is Easy. A lot of the articles I have written pertain to being positive, to always seeing the bright side, to just think happy happy and it will cure everything. Obviously, everything I have ever written is much more complex and I dive quite deep into many ideas and concepts to help you live a happy life. But, life isn’t rainbows and unicorns ALL the time. And that’s okay. Similarly, the article I wrote about “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” makes this point well. But what I want to add again to this, is that life isn’t always easy. If you want life to be amazing, you better believe you’re going to have to work hard at it.<br />
Maybe you’re one of those lucky people where happiness comes quite easily. I envy you—and I am also very happy for you. But, maybe you’re like me: maybe life is difficult; maybe to get a smile on your face it takes a lot of tugging and forcing. If you are one of those people, that’s okay. It doesn’t mean we can’t be happy, it just means we may have to work a little harder at it. It may mean we have downward swings more often than we’re happy with. It’s still okay. Because there’s always another day. There’s always another way to look at life, to learn something new, and to keep trying. There are also happy days—and these days are causes for huge moments of gratitude; don’t forget the gratitude! Gratitude=more things to be grateful for. <br />
The thing is, if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (like I am, and like a lot of people are) then you’re going to feel Everything on a much deeper level. Your highs will be the happiest highs; and your lows will be absolute misery. Such is the gift and the curse of feeling so deeply. But do remember that it is a gift. <br />
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<b>I Cannot Help You. (Sort of)</b><br />
Although I am gracious that I have so many lovely individuals turning to me for help and advice, put simply: I cannot help you. In the past, I have tried to reply to as many messages as possible, but I simply cannot keep up (just as I cannot keep up with new content for the blog). I am also a terrible procrastinator, so, honestly, I am sorry, but replying to individual messages tend to get swept under the river of other works and projects and jumble of my life. In the end, they sadly do not take priority. Why? Firstly, I am not a professional, and, as I have tried to repeatedly urge my readers to do throughout this blog, please seek help when and if you need it (and even if you don’t need it)—it will do you wonders! Secondly, my life is very busy. Very busy. I am an ambitious person and currently all my time and energy is going towards drawing and writing, working towards being a successful Artist and Writer. This is done mostly in my spare time, between orders from my three etsy shops (and markets) and having to get a part-time job to survive. Whatever time is left over, I try to put towards a currently-fairly-lacking social life. <br />
Any help that I have left over is also spent on friends and family, in open discussions. Which is another point I’m getting to. Any advice, any writings here, really, are meant to be interpreted to your own individualistic needs. Everyone is different. I cannot emphasize this enough. Everyone’s needs are different, everyone’s coping methods are different, everyone’s interpretations are different. That is the beauty of being your own person and living your own unique life. I encourage you to take these ideas, to bend them, to shape them, to expand them, to explore them, to discuss them, and to keep keep growing. Always.<br />
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So, I cannot help you. Sort of. As previously mentioned: the content of this blog will forever be here for you to use to your liking—and I might add that there really is a lot of content here! All the help I have to offer, really, can be found in the hours upon hours of blog content still available right here. And it’s not because I don’t care about your problems, it’s just that, as I said, I only have so much time and answering every message takes more time than you think. <br />
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<b>Thank You!</b><br />
I shall end by saying, thank you for all your support and love and readership. I hope you revisit the content on this blog whenever you feel you need a boost or if you’re missing new content. All these lessons are worth revisiting—even I find them helpful and interesting, and I’m the one that wrote the articles!<br />
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If you’d like to keep up with me I still post to the ReLove Plan.et Facebook page. I’m on Instagram. And you can also check out my art pages. <br />
I will also share a new post soon on how you can keep up with my life for those interested—another of those side-projects I was mentioning. ;) <br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReLovePlanet/">https://www.facebook.com/ReLovePlanet/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/biancaloranart">https://www.facebook.com/biancaloranart</a><br />
(Personal) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reloveplanet/">https://www.instagram.com/reloveplanet/</a><br />
(Art) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biancaloran/">https://www.instagram.com/biancaloran/</a><br />
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So, with that… I love you all, and to all, a good night (or day)! <br />
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Valentine’s Day always comes with a mix of emotions for many of us. Either we love Valentine’s Day and all the lovey-dovey magic icky-smoochiness that comes along with the territory; or we tend to feel miserable and enter the world of the anti-Valentine’s parade. </div>
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Regardless of your initial feelings and reactions, I have long said that Valentine’s Day should be a day to focus on Self-Love and Self-Worth, regardless of whether you get to spend it with someone you love or if you are spending it with friends, or alone with your lovely self. Love is Love is Love. And Love is a wonderful thing. I’m always one to focus on the positive side of things, so focus on love in all its glorious forms! </div>
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Now that I’ve gotten full-steam into my artistic side again, I have to admit there is also a dark romanticism I’m inclined towards as well. ;)</div>
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Well, I thought—regardless of how we feel about the actual day—that I would do a blog post. Some of it is some shameless self-promotion (okay, a large chunk is some shameless self-promotion), and the other part of this post is to sprinkle a little fuzzy warmth to your own lovey day—including links at the end to previously helpful blog and video blog posts. </div>
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So! First up, hearts, love, and cute suggestions for this Valentine’s Day for yourself or a loved one (from my art to your heart ^_^) </div>
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Panda Heart: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/94404359/love-panda-1-pendant-necklace-or-2-for">https://www.etsy.com/listing/94404359/love-panda-1-pendant-necklace-or-2-for</a></div>
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Panda Flower Heart: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/117876769/panda-heart-flowers-1-pendant-necklace">https://www.etsy.com/listing/117876769/panda-heart-flowers-1-pendant-necklace</a></div>
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Adorable Zombie: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126111365/cute-zombie-1-pendant-necklace-or-2-for">https://www.etsy.com/listing/126111365/cute-zombie-1-pendant-necklace-or-2-for</a></div>
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Rawr Dino: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126110685/rawr-dino-1-pendant-necklace-or-2-for-20">https://www.etsy.com/listing/126110685/rawr-dino-1-pendant-necklace-or-2-for-20</a></div>
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Platypus: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/122884930/cute-platypus-1-pendant-necklace-or-2">https://www.etsy.com/listing/122884930/cute-platypus-1-pendant-necklace-or-2</a></div>
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Or grab 2 for $20: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/94584738/2-for-20-1-pendant-necklaces-choose-your">https://www.etsy.com/listing/94584738/2-for-20-1-pendant-necklaces-choose-your</a></div>
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Dinosaur: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/159156788/rawr-dinosaur-mini-coin-purse-zipper">https://www.etsy.com/listing/159156788/rawr-dinosaur-mini-coin-purse-zipper</a></div>
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Dragon: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/118094060/heart-dragon-mini-coin-purse-zipper">https://www.etsy.com/listing/118094060/heart-dragon-mini-coin-purse-zipper</a></div>
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Zombie: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129592844/creepy-cute-zombie-mini-zipper-purse">https://www.etsy.com/listing/129592844/creepy-cute-zombie-mini-zipper-purse</a></div>
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Piggy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129593497/piggy-pig-mini-zipper-purse-pouch-coin">https://www.etsy.com/listing/129593497/piggy-pig-mini-zipper-purse-pouch-coin</a></div>
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Vegan Gift Set: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165082181/mini-vegan-giftset-bundle-kit-pack-cute">https://www.etsy.com/listing/165082181/mini-vegan-giftset-bundle-kit-pack-cute</a></div>
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Notebooks: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119415993/mini-notebooks-set-of-two-inspirational">https://www.etsy.com/listing/119415993/mini-notebooks-set-of-two-inspirational</a></div>
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Adorable Magnets: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/95353972/1-bottle-cap-magnet-set-pick-any-3">https://www.etsy.com/listing/95353972/1-bottle-cap-magnet-set-pick-any-3</a></div>
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I have released the first of my new Valentine’s (influenced) Art Collection as well—keep your eyes peeled for more on the way. </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Blog Posts to Survive and Thrive this Valentine’s Day! xoxo</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.reloveplanet.com/2013/02/how-to-have-kick-ass-valentines-day.html"><span style="font-family: 'Songti SC';">☺</span> How to have a Kick-Ass Valentine's Day! <span style="font-family: 'Songti SC';">☺</span></a> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.reloveplanet.com/2012/02/valentines-edition-part-1-outlooks.html"><span style="font-family: 'Songti SC';">☺</span> Valentines Edition; Part 1: Outlooks & Relationships <span style="font-family: 'Songti SC';">☺</span></a> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.reloveplanet.com/2012/02/valentines-edition-part-two-loving.html"><span style="font-family: 'Songti SC';">☺</span> Valentines Edition; Part Two: Loving Yourself! <span style="font-family: 'Songti SC';">☺</span></a> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.reloveplanet.com/2014/02/love-all-that-you-are.html"><span style="font-family: 'Songti SC';">☺</span> Love All That You Are <span style="font-family: 'Songti SC';">☺</span></a></span> </div>
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{New Year Inspirational Kick-Off!}</div>
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Continuing the trend from last year’s “New Year Kick-Off!” </div>
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Keep your own life bustling with gratitude and awesomeness.</div>
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New Year Positive Power! Huzzah!</div>
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This was such a rewarding practice last year, so there was no way I wasn’t doing this again for 2014… Just like the year before, emptying my “Jar of Happiness” has been incredibly heart-warming; bustling with forgotten (and deeply remembered) moments. Reading through my little moments was a lovely reminder of all the memories, laughs, smiles, and accomplishments cherished throughout 2014—including moments through the first several months I’d forgotten about—shining a little light on the undertone of emotional turbulence going on at the time. </div>
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As the year before, this practice fills me with hope and joy, and a positive outlook heading into 2015. Life truly is beautiful and we all have so much to be thankful for. Truly truly. </div>
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I highly encourage you to create your own “Happiness Jar” (if you haven’t already). It is a Must for positivity and encouragement at the end of the year. I promise you will love it! I’ve already started my third year doing this wonderful little jar. </div>
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Continuing with tradition, I decided it would be fun to compile my list of particular highlights of my year. Before beginning this list, I have to say it is quite obvious to me (and probably any of my followers) that the biggest highlight this year was finding the love of my life and making this huge life change. So, apologies if some are a bit sappy, but I would prefer you to be encouraged by love, rather than respond with envy or jealousy or anything negative—if I had lived my life that way I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today, so remember you choose your outlook; the more gratitude you have, the more you welcome it into your life. </div>
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Alright, getting to the highlights of my year… <br />
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<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Potlucks + Tea Dates with fun friends, both close and new. I had the fortune of being able to socialize with some wonderful people during the beginning of the year. </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">As always, tea dates, tea dates, tea dates. ;) </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Meeting one of my best friends’ baby for the first time, and getting to see her more this year after she’d been away. </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Connecting with some amazing women and having some amazing discussions; getting in touch with feminine energy, reconnecting with my personal “Fire” and finding myself again. </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Completing the David Suzuki 30x30 Challenge again this year. And taking part in the #100HappyDays, doing “The Magic” again, and other New Years fun. </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Reconnecting with old friends—thank you Skype! </li>
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<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Lots of Family time—always great! </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">I feel at this point I have to give my ex-husband a thanks at least for trying in our relationship at the beginning of the year, even if it took me six months to finally realize it was over for me in January. The effort was appreciated and he was very supportive during everything.</li>
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<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Getting to see my Grandma and Auntie who I hadn’t seen in several years. </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">There was this sunny day in May that stood out to me where I got to have tea dates with my brother, with Tam (before we were dating), had dinner with one of my best friends, and had girl time with two of my best friends after that, and finished the night with another visit with Tam. <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Skate park day in Kaslo; hoola-hoops and drinks at the park. </li>
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<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">The night me and Tam confessed our feelings and things changed forever. <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"></span>Finally doing what I needed for myself, finding myself, and having the courage to make such a huge life change—yes I feel very proud for all of this ;)</li>
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<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Vancouver Trip that started my new relationship and getting to visit one of my best friends. :) </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Drinking at the park with Tam and Talia—probably my two favouritest people in the whole world! </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Doing Hot Yoga for the first time—wow did it kick my butt! </li>
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<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Dyeing my hair pink ;) </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">The night Talia randomly came for a visit. :) </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Moving day! One of my besties lending me her car so I could pack, and Tam helping me pack his Delica full and helping me move into my new place. </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Tam making me a bed frame ^_^</li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Getting Lyla back after moving into my own place. ^_^ </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Shambhala! </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">The entire Coastal and San Francisco trip adventure! </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Halloween the day we got back from our coastal adventure + the hangover day afterwards with cuddles, comfort food, and movies. </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Watching “Adventure Time”, “Spirit Science”, and a few other great shows with Tam. </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">All the ridiculously sweet things Tam did for me this year—the list is ridiculously long <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">The night Tam came home from Utah after two weeks being apart—and getting to Skype with him while he was away. </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">The most perfect birthday ever and being absolutely spoiled by the most amazing boyfriend in the world. <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">The amazing hikes I got to do this year! </li>
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<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Finally having a perfect Christmas, with both mine and Tam’s families. ^_^</li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Ending the year with a kiss with Tam at midnight ;) </li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 5px;">Having the courage, in general, to follow my heart and make my dreams come true. </li>
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How exciting! A fresh start, a fresh new page in this book of Life! </div>
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First and foremost, I hope you all have set some awesome intentions for your new year; I hope that you are filled to the brim with positive change in mind, with love, with hope, with the courage to walk the path of your dreams! With this in mind, I wanted to make a list of reminders and tips of how to truly and fully make your dreams and intentions a reality, and where the bumps can often arise along the way so that you are armed and prepared for the best year ever! Because a New Year has the profound opportunity for you to make your life magical, to make a fresh start, to make the changes you want and to really set those amazing intentions into action, However, none of this happens unless You make it happen.</div>
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A New Year doesn't magically clean the slate. It doesn't magically make everything okay again. It's really just one new day. BUT, you can make it the first step towards your happiness and bliss. That one step is so important, but the motivation and courage to follow is even more important. You get to create the momentum of your life and to guide it into a positive direction; to welcome love and gratitude and all good things into your life. Now, with this, you cannot simply brush all the mess of your life beneath a rug and expect it to stay there. If you want change then you must make it happen. If you want a clean slate then you must actually resolve the past. </div>
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I speak about this from a place of deep deep knowing, from the experiences of my own life, from observing the lives of others, and from this journey that continually surprises me with lessons. Taking the steps to Heal Yourself are steps that cannot be overlooked. All the positive thinking, the optimism, the smiling, and love in the world will not mend the holes that have already been made in your heart and mind; these are things that you must address, that you must take charge over, and that you must find true resolve in. Only then can you mend that broken heart and live your life without that burden. If you don't, they will arise again and wreck havoc on all the work you make towards your happiness. This is a most valuable lesson, and I share this with you today because I want you to find resolve, to welcome all the good in your life that you deserve, and to truly start your new year right: without the burden of your past to weigh in your heart.</div>
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There are many ways that you can do this, but I encourage you to do it right. And by do it right, I encourage you to see a councillor, a therapist, someone who can really help to heal you. EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) changed my life. And EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is another method that can heal old wounds. These are the only two methods, that I know of at this time, that will truly and purely heal those wounds, to mend those wires in your brain that attach the past to negative feelings and reactions. Both of these methods work by activating pressure points and different sides of your brain to become okay with trauma, problems, and even physical blockages in your body. </div>
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While EFT is very new to me, I am very excited to be trying and experimenting with this more. And it is even something you can do yourself at home--though I encourage a session with someone who knows what they're doing so that you understand the pressure points and wording to use this method properly. </div>
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EMDR, I know works, because it was one of the most healing experiences of my life that allowed me to put a rather tumultuous past behind me. After I was done this session, I literally felt as if I was walking on clouds, as if a heavy weight had been lifted from within my soul. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for this experience. This new year, I intend to do another sessions as soon as possible, as there are issues that have risen that I did not resolve, or was not so aware of, the first time I did EMDR with my councillor several years ago. </div>
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I cannot emphasize enough the importance of resolving your past. And I mean Really Resolving your past. I've seen the past wreck havoc on my own life and the lives of people around me, and, so, addressing problems before they grow into something much less manageable is vital. If there is one lesson I could give you this new year it would be to do it Now. </div>
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New Year's resolutions often come with some sort of personal or physical changes we want to see in ourselves. You Do get to recreate yourself. Every single day. And I encourage you to do so. Because it is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself; to come into yourself, to be the greatest and truest version of yourself, whatever that might be at the time and know that it may, and very likely will, change with time. </div>
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Allow yourself to change, allow your opinions to change, your dreams to change, your life to change. Change is a natural and wonderful part of life, learn not to resist it and instead embrace all that it carries with it. No one should want to remain stagnant. Be the person you're meant to be! </div>
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Every day is a profound opportunity to make changes, to take charge, and to be the change you wish to see in your life and in the world. However, all those things you want to accomplish won't happen unless you make them happen, and this requires an every day action. It shouldn't be a chore, it should feel inspiring, uplifting, motivating and exciting! And those actions every day can be as simple as making yourself smile, to repeating affirmations, to speaking words of gratitude. The importance is to cultivate positive thoughts, feelings, and emotions to fuel the passions of your life and to attract greatness into your life. </div>
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You will fail. You will fall on the ground and kick and scream and have breakdowns, and cry, and be angry and frustrated. But you will also climb back up, be awesome, inspired, happy, motivated, and all the more powerful if you let yourself climb back up after every fall. Falls are inescapable. We all stumble, we all fail, we all make mistakes. These are vital lessons and important steps in life. Don't resist them, simply allow them to happen, learn the lesson, and move onward. </div>
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The fear of failure should never be a reason not to do something. Inner instincts can tell us when something is wrong or should be avoided, but fear of failure should simply never be a reason not to do something. So charge headfirst, take risks, take chances, be bold, and step out of your comfort zone! </div>
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If there is something you want, don't forget to write it down. This is why creating a Vision Board is such a powerful tool, because you place your wants and dreams into action. Writing things down makes them twice as likely to come true. Getting specific with what you want is even more powerful. If you want that dream job, partner, friend, or whatever it is your heart desires, make a list and be as specific as possible. Write down every detail. If it's a job, write down the hours you want to work, the responsibilities you want, the sort of work your job entails, the happiness and freedom you want from it, your wage, and so forth. If it's a partner or friend, write down characteristics, details, activities you want to do with this person. Get as detailed as possible! And, last but not least, make sure you have made room in your life to accept those things into your world. The Law of Attraction is a useful tool, learn about it and cultivate it into your life to make magic happen. </div>
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In life, we make far too many sacrifices. We talk ourselves down from things that we want and deserve. Often times, we aren't honest with ourselves at all about what we want for ourselves, of what we need to grow, of what we need to do for ourselves to be happy. This year, I challenge you to really discover yourself; to let the walls down, to see yourself truly, and to be honest with yourself with what you want. No more excuses, no more tiptoeing. If you want something, claim it, make it your own. Live the life of your dreams and don't let anyone or anything stop you! Have the courage to say yes and to make your dreams a reality. </div>
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Don't belittle your dreams, don't feel selfish or needy. Be Honest with yourself! You are allowed to ask and want amazing things in your life. So do! And remember that you Deserve Happiness and Love. </div>
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More than anything else, be Grateful. Gratitude is the single biggest key to living an awesome life--regardless of anything else around you. By being grateful we harness appreciation for ourselves and the lives we already have, and we open the door to even greater things by doing so. Gratitude cultivates love and happiness. Gratitude is the greatest key, use it daily! </div>
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Wow! We’ve already reached the end of 2014! What a year! As I sit here in my new little apartment, my eyes glancing to the large painting my boyfriend made me for my birthday, with my kitty on my lap, and the twinkle lights strung about the walls giving my creative space a cozy, moody feel, I can’t help smile. So much of my life is so immensely different from December of last year. The end of 2013 was a very bumpy road, as I previously blogged about. The feeling this year feels much much different. A feeling of fulfillment, excitement, and bliss sing in my heart with a very happy song. </div>
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What a year indeed! </div>
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To start upon this reflection, we can all be thankful we survived Mercury in Retrograde! What a ride that was for most people I know. I remember watching couple after couple breaking up—some of these were short-lived relationships, some of them fifteen-year marriages—but they collected one by one until over twenty people I knew had ended their relationships. I remember watching this domino effect, wondering when my turn would be. It was a feeling of mixed emotions, of relief and of fear. My turn certainly came—which has been no secret to my readers, starting with a rather large handful of blog posts that began in July. Because of this, and because of many other things, 2014 has been a year so divided in black and white that it still amazes me. </div>
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As I made my cheesy “year in review” (like so many others) on Facebook, it only felt right to conclude that: as far as I was concerned, 2014 began in May. As I allow my fingers to roll over my keyboard with flowing thoughts, I can’t help realize that the first several months of 2014, however, were vital and necessary for the greatness that was to follow. Light cannot come without darkness. Breakthroughs don’t often come without turbulence, and happiness doesn’t come without first realizing what <i>isn’t</i> right in your life. So, the first half of 2014 was one of self-discovery, of getting honest with myself, of waging the war in my mind of what I really Wanted and Needed in order to enter a better phase of my life. I’ve spoken before about the vows I made myself in March, of the intentions I set, of the general turbulence of my own emotions. Although, thinking back, the first half of the year was truly an emotional struggle, there is no way I cannot be immensely grateful for it. Timing was everything, and I couldn’t be happier with how the wheel of time, and my own resolve and determination, unfolded my new life. It was all necessary. </div>
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When the flower blossomed, it was all the more sweet and reassuring. Getting honest and clear with myself was such a blessing. Although I would have gladly gone without the immense heartache, it was all part of the process. New love has been such an eye-opening, warm, fuzzy, fulfilling change. If any more gratitude filled my heart, it might explode. There was plenty of cleansing, clearing, and healing of relationships in general this second half of the year; all of which have made this year all the more magnificent. </div>
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Conclusion? 2014 was undoubtedly one of the greatest years of my life—even if the “great” part was felt mid-year. It has also been, undoubtedly, one of the hardest years of my life on an emotional level, and in relationships that extend beyond my love life. I learned a lot about myself, about what I wanted, about what I didn’t want; about what Made me Happy, and what made me not so happy; about what was blocking my personal growth, and about how to heal myself; about what was going wrong, and what was going right. I also learned a lot about Love; in various relationships and various forms, about not settling, and about being Deserving and Worthy of good things.<br />
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I look forward to emptying my “Jar of Happiness” once the clocks turn over into a brand new year as well; but that will be a separate post as it was the year before. For now, I will say that each year is a gift, filled with profound opportunities for growth and enlightenment. If there was one lesson that was most significant this year, it would be to Listen to your Heart. And I mean truly truly listen. The Heart Knows. Be honest with yourself, believe you are worth Happiness and Goodness, and good things will surely follow. </div>
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Myself? I am extremely excited for 2015—and this year it’s not because I want the last year to end, but because I feel so blissful in my current state of affairs that it excites me of what’s to follow. </div>
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So, here I am wishing you all a very Happy (and safe!) New Year’s Eve and a brilliant best New Year! </div>
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<i>"There are no ordinary moments." ~Way of the Peaceful Warrior</i></div>
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{no ordinary moments} - Photos capturing moments from the week. Simple, special, extraordinary moments.</div>
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- using Daily Gratitude to see the world as anything but ordinary. -</div>
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Served with the weekly {Smile-Up} - gratitude practices to love and appreciate your life. </div>
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If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' and 'smile up' in the comments to share with the world.</div>
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This year has been filled with so many amazing “no ordinary moments”. While my lack of blogging has left holes in the fun and adventure of my life the last few months, I felt it appropriate to end the year with a little post to add to some of these amazing moments I left out. </div>
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So… here’s my “no ordinary moments” and my “Smile-Up” combined for the last couple of months! ;) </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>{no ordinary moments}</b></span> </div>
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{my week of photos - 365 Grateful Project}</div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>{Smile Up}:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Having the Best Birthday Ever <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Harvesting Greens and making Kale Chips! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Good times and late nights with friends </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Fall and Winter walks </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Cute “Sandpaper” black kitty who has made my boyfriend’s place her new home </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Kitties, kitties, kitties! ;)</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> How everything is so perfect and romantic with the boyfriend <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> The Most amazing Oregon and California trip ever! (this is a different post in itself! ;)) </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Fun and ridiculous Halloween the night we got back from our 3 week trip! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Oracle Card readings, and I-Ching consulting. </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Watching movies and shows with the boyfriend, all cozy on winter nights ^_^</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Painting! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Making Christmas Presents</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Late night walks in the snow, and searching for twinkle lights. </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> All my amazing customers and readers, and the super sweet messages I get <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> An amazing Christmas with my family and boyfriend’s family ^_^ </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Loving:</b></span> Fluffy snow • Twinkle Lights • Tall Socks and leg warmers • Painting and Crafting • Green hair • Walks • Chakras • Gemstones • Life-Reflecting • </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯</span> Reading: online articles </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯ </span> Current Anime/Manga: Hiiro no Kakera (anime)</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯ </span> TV Shows/Movies: Adventure Time! Spirit Science (youtube videos)</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">♫</span> Music Playlist: Death From Above, Blood Red Shoes, Elliot Smith, Kylesa, Jack off Jill, Draconian, so many more! <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">♫</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯</span> Food Faves: Homemade Truffles <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> Daiya Pizza <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Birthday PB CheeseCake <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> Crepes <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Tofu Scrambles <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Vegan Nog <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Tofurkey everything <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span></div>
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Self-worth issues: learn to work through them, it’s a really important issue that immensely affects your life! <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Balance out listening and talking; good communication is key! <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Patience: for yourself and others. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Make sure your Chakras are balanced — more on this topic to come. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Love Yourself, love yourself, love yourself! <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀ </span></div>
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*<i>Originally posted December 2013--coming back for some Holiday Cheer! ;)*</i><br />
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<i>Christmas, it's the most wonderful time of the year! Or at least… it's supposed to be. All in all, the holiday season can be a bit dodgy. If your family is dysfunctional then chances are that it gets brought out that much more during the holiday season. Then there's all the money being spent and presents to buy and plans to make that can cause some more stress. However, truthfully, stress is always there, it's whether or not we are choosing to draw it out or let it slide off our backs and keep smiling. I'm rooting for the latter. And in rooting for the latter, I propose…</i></div>
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Perhaps the most valuable and helpful thing you can do this chaotic time of year is to just simply take a step back and remember to breathe. Take a time out. Focus on your breath, clear your mind, and try smiling. Sometimes all you need is a couple of minutes to recuperate and find your centre, other times you may need a couple of hours; but however long it may be, take that for yourself, because things will flow a lot more smoothly when you centre and balance yourself. </div>
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And be sure to brew a pot of herbal tea, sit down with a book or magazine and just take a break from the world every now and then. </div>
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Despite what we may so desperately want to believe at times, christmas day and the holidays are never perfect. Not setting yourself up for disappointment is important. That being said, I'm not encouraging you to mope around and accept that the holidays suck and are joyless. No, no, no. Instead, enjoy what's in front of you and make the most and best of it all, just know that things can go wrong and things are never perfect; but those stresses and disappointments can vanish away when you focus on joy, and of being around loved ones. So that doesn't mean you can't still have a damn amazing christmas, it's all in your perception and being happy with what Is!</div>
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Reality is what we make it. Perception is everything. We may not have control over many things in life, but what we do have control over is how we deal with things. Be realistic and optimistic. For instance: it's a busy time of year, so know and prepare yourself that the stores are going to be busier and lineups may take longer; traffic may be slower; and other unexpected things can happen. But you can control your mood and decide your happiness. Set your mind on Enjoying the Holiday Season and you will! Look around and recognize the beauty around you. In family or other social gatherings, avoid the people you have a hard time with and spend more time with the people you like. Focus on joy and you will make it your experience. </div>
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<span style="font: 16.0px STSong;">☺ </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>(re)Read ReLove's post "Holiday Season; Stress, Family, & Bringing Back the Magic"! </b></span> </div>
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I wrote this post two years ago and I find it relevant every holiday season. Sadly, family can be such a stressor and this post addresses this and how you can get through the holiday season with more joy and realizing that no one's family is perfect, and that's okay. </div>
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I know it's the time of year when we tend to drink more, eat foods we shouldn't, splurge, and generally neglect actually caring for ourselves a bit (or a lot). I'm not saying don't enjoy those things, but remember to do everything in moderation and to take special care to balance things out when you do. Don't act like those things won't effect your health. </div>
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I like to recommend taking these extra steps to maintain health of your body and your mind; exercise daily (even if its taking a walk), gets lots of rest and sleep, take a multi-vitamin (and/or a B-complex, Vitamin C & magnesium, and D Drops), drink Lots of water, smile lots (I call this smile therapy), and balance out your eating habits by consuming extra veggies, greens, healthy proteins, and fresh juice when you can. </div>
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Ah the Holiday season, time to stuff our faces full of sugar and bad-for-you food. Did I mention this already? Oh no, silly me. But! It needs emphasis! Now, I'm not saying it's not fun to indulge a little, but you Can enjoy the holiday season treats and still actually be healthy--who knew?! There are so many healthy and amazingly delicious recipe alternatives to butter and wheat and sugar filled crap that your body wants nothing to do with. Why sacrifice the love of your body and health when you don't have to? Try new recipes, try something different, and fall in love with healthy food--I promise you won't regret it! </div>
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Replace gmo for organic. Replace the turkey for vegetarian and vegan alternatives--or if you're not going to replace the turkey, then offer more vegan alternatives for the health-conscious guests. Make your own egg nog! Replace refined sugar with organic cane sugar, stevia, agave, maple syrup, or anything other than refined sugar! </div>
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Indulging is fun, and you can still do it by all means, but choose the healthier options, because they are still ridiculously delicious and your body and mind and health will thank you for it! </div>
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Oh dear, I mentioned this one already too, didn't I? Well! It's pretty easy to fall out of exercise habits during this time of year, and I'm not here to tell you not to take it easy, but, you should still put in some effort for your health--especially if you plan on stuffing yourself full of unhealthy food. Do some yoga sessions; this will also help to centre and calm your busy mind. Go for a twenty minute walk, that's all you really need. Get together with some friends and play ice hokey, go snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating. Dance around your living room while you crank terrible pop music and do some baking. ;) Just get at least a little active; again, your body And Mind will thank you! </div>
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I think part of the magic of christmas is the nostalgia of childhood, and so what a perfect excuse to be a big kid! If you have younger siblings, or nieces or nephews, or grandkids, or kids of your own, then be a kid with them: be silly, be giddy, and laugh a lot. Personally, I plan on watching cartoons on christmas day with family, a little piece of my childhood--hoorah! </div>
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Part of the joys of gifts around the holidays is the actual Giving. I love the giving far more than the receiving. But there are those that have a hard time during the holidays and don't get to take part in the love of receiving either. Do your soul some good and be a little extra giving. Buy gifts for unexpected strangers, or those you know need it; sponsor a family for christmas to buy their presents who can't afford it; volunteer at the soup kitchen; go out and give meals to the homeless; volunteer at an animal shelter. Do your part and spread a little extra joy! </div>
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With climate change taunting us at every turn, I think it's important to consider being green this holiday season. I mean, egypt had snow for the first time in over 100 years! And all the madness we are seeing around the world should scream that action needs to be taken by each and every one of us. </div>
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So! Check out ReLove's Holiday Green Tips! Simple and easy switches and things you can do to make your holiday season that much more respectful to mother earth and the animals that live here! ;) Every action counts! </div>
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ReLove's Holiday Green Tips: <a href="http://www.reloveplanet.com/2011/12/be-change-holiday-season-green-tips.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>http://www.reloveplanet.com/2011/12/be-change-holiday-season-green-tips.html</b></span></a></div>
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Also, consider Gifts that Give Back: <a href="http://www.reloveplanet.com/2010/11/wednesday-favorites-gifts-that-give.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>http://www.reloveplanet.com/2010/11/wednesday-favorites-gifts-that-give.html</b></span></a></div>
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I feel like this needs special emphasis at this time of year. Be kind and loving towards yourself. You are not here for people to walk all over you, know when to remove yourself from a situation or when someone has crossed the line with you. You can still respect and be kind to other people and still respect and be kind to yourself. Remember that. </div>
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Remember, because it's just that caring time of year. Spread love and joy onto others, it could remind them to smile and of the beauty that exists in the world. So go out and give out a few random hugs to strangers--and of course the people you love. </div>
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Being an introvert myself, too many social events and busy busy go-go time can definitely overload the circuits. Which is why Point #1 of this post is so vital. That being said, for those feeling depressed or in grief, a sense of loneliness often becomes stronger during the holidays. That’s why it’s important to break out of any self-imposed exile. Accept invitations, do some volunteer work, call up good friends, Do socialize, and try not to spend too much time by yourself.</div>
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Remember that no one is responsible for your own happiness but <span style="text-decoration: underline;">You</span>. Happiness is not something to chase after or that you "achieve." It is not something that can be bought, found in expensive "things" you don't need. And you certainly should not or cannot rely on another person for your Happiness. Only You are responsible for making yourself Happy, because Happiness comes from within. And because Happiness is a Choice. </div>
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Grace Neutral is perhaps best known for her tattooed lilac eyeballs, her stretched nose, pixie ears, removed belly button, her beautiful manga and disney tattoos, and her scarification, but what her lovely individualistic persona leads to is so much more. To say the least, Grace Neutral is such a fascinating, captivating, and talented individual. She struck my attention first on Instagram with her unique and traditional method of hand poke tattooing; from there, her art drew me in, her presence became mesmerizing, and her talents endless. I always admire an artist with so much to offer beyond just their artistic abilities, but getting to see a piece of their lives, of their personalities and characteristic quirks always leads me to follow someone's work even further. Again, I will say this lovely talented woman from the UK is nothing short of astounding. With so much to offer the social media-crazed world we currently live in, it's no wonder she is gaining popularity so quickly--and certainly so very well-deserved. </div>
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Grace, to me, is captivating in appearance but also in her personality; and this is a personality that certainly shows through her work. She is non-traditional in the best ways, completely unique, and not afraid of changing her body to her own liking, unafraid of judgement, and crossing boundaries of expected representations of women. All of these are so admirable in a society that continues to oppress people, and women in specific. Grace is a refreshing breath of fresh air and a positive addition to the social media world. </div>
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If you are fortunate enough to live nearby--or like me, hope to one day make a trip to the UK-- then Grace Neutral will offer you a unique tattoo experience with amazing artistic talent to back up her traditional method. You can find her at Good Times Tattoo in London, tattooing a variety of fantastic mandalas and cartoon characters that are just too fun. I also love her geekery in general; the tattoos she does surrounding pop culture, disney, cute things, and, of course, Ghibli characters are just too adorable and fantastic for words. Whatever you're looking for, she no doubt will tattoo something unforgettable for your tattoo journey. </div>
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If you aren't fortunate enough to live in the UK then you can still take home with you a piece of Grace Neutral's astounding talents. She runs an etsy shop featuring several brilliant mandala designs on t-shirts and other apparel, some wicked tie-dye stockings and undies, keychains, tote bags, prints, and more. Some of these are limited prints so I definitely recommend getting your hands on anything that catches your eye so you don't miss out. I immediately fell in love with the Totoro and Ghibli mandalas--what a fun and gorgeous idea for shirts! </div>
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Grace Neutral was awesome enough to send me a Totoro mandala tee, as well as a fun "optical illusion" mandala tee. Both are ridiculously fun! They are printed well and with quality; they are also surprisingly comfy for being printed on Gildan t-shirts (I would love to see her designs offered on american apparel or other softer tees though). Both of these shirts are now two of my favourite in my collection. Totoro will always be a favourite amongst Ghibli fans, but I feel that a design this unique only comes around so often--so don't miss out! </div>
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I looooove chocolate! I mean, who Doesn't love chocolate? Well, my only problem with chocolate is the sugar content. Even the healthy dark chocolate that I love still contains cane sugar, and the few times I have found chocolate sweetened with something else (not stuff I can usually find readily locally) seems to disappear off the shelves so I can't restock. Not to mention that dark healthy chocolate tends to be on the more expensive side--which I don't mind as a treat, but when you love chocolate as much as I do you want it to be a little more affordable. ;) Enter recipe time! </div>
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This recipe is amazing because it makes chocolate even healthier than anything you could buy in stores--because raw cacao or cocoa have tons of health benefits, which is super awesome if you love chocolate and don't want to feel guilty about eating it. The other part of this recipe that makes it super awesome is Coconut oil--which, again, has tons of health benefits! </div>
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Lastly, this recipe is awesome because it is super easy to make, takes no time at all, and takes very few ingredients! You can also choose to sweeten with whatever sweetener of your choice--and my choice is the healthiest of all the sweeteners: stevia! Chocolate lovers rejoice! </div>
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<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 5px 0px;">Increases serotonin and other neurotransmitters, therefore enhancing mood and decreasing depression.</li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 5px 0px;">Rich in minerals like magnesium (deficiencies linked to heart disease, diabetes and joint problems), sulfur (a beauty mineral- helps detoxify your system and promotes healthy skin!), calcium, iron, copper, manganese and potassium.</li>
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<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 5px 0px;"> Lauric acid also helps prevent heart problems like high cholesterol and blood pressure through it’s promotion of “good” cholesterol (HDL) and reduction of “bad” cholesterol (LDL). Also reduces injury to arteries!</li>
<li style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 16px; margin: 5px 0px;">Promotes weight loss by increasing metabolism- the fatty acids are super easily absorbed so can be burned instead of being stored. Also supports our organs, such as the pancreas allowing us to burn more energy.</li>
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In a double boiler, melt the coconut oil. Once melted, add the cacao powder, salt, and sweetener and stir until smooth and creamy and well mixed. Sweeten to your desired liking--I haven't measured and it really depends on your personal sweet-tooth, so add it slowly and then you can always add more! </div>
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To keep it Raw, don't overheat or overcook, you just need enough heat to melt the coconut oil after all. </div>
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Once you have the mixture to your desired sweetness, pour into chocolate moulds or miniature ice-cube trays--or whatever else you feel creative with. </div>
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Freeze for at least 15 minutes, or until sets. </div>
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Served with the weekly {Smile-Up} - gratitude practices to love and appreciate your life. </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>{Smile Up}:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Having my twin flame back home again <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Jumping into my boyfriend's arms after two weeks of being apart <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Phone calls with my bestie ^_^ </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Being productive! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Hiking! New hikes! Finally doing the Kokanee Glacier hike!</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> How everything is so perfect and romantic with the boyfriend <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Catching pretty sunsets up mountains </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Exercise and getting super duper healthy! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> More planning for the fun coastal trip with le boyfriend! ^_^</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Getting outside in this pretty fall weather </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Drawing on my cintiq </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> All my amazing customers and readers, and the super sweet messages I get <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Sewing and creating!</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Mini trips across the border </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Fall drives -- and staring at my boyfriend instead of the scenery haha <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Loving:</b></span> Fall • Steampunk Sunglasses • Fun Fall Layers • My New Boots • Braids • Fall drives • Cintiq • Kitty Drives • Trip Planning • Lunalight Vegan Ring •</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯</span> Reading: too busy for reading this week! :o </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯ </span> Current Anime/Manga: Hiiro no Kakera (anime)</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">♫</span> Music Playlist: Norma Jean, Deftones, Manson, In Flames <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">♫</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯</span> Food Faves: Homemade Chocolate <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> Layered Smoothie Bowls <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Sourdough Grilled Cheese <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> New Smoothie Recipes <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Daiya Cream Cheese <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Roasted Potatoes <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span></div>
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Keep Smiling. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Deal with issues as they arise--Immediately! Start figuring it out, writing it out, and feeling good about life again so you can move forwards. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Always focus on Self Worth; you Are Worthy, you Are Awesome! <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Practice Actively Participating in Your Own Happiness! Do it, do it!! <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Stick up for yourself, standing in the shadows of life gets you nowhere! <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀ </span></div>
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So much Love and Hugs! </div>
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Today I thought I would share with you the last few video blogs I posted up on my channel. In one I speak more of Actively Participating in Your Own Happiness, as well as how this helped me to step into this new life chapter I'm in now. It was important to me to share my story, to share the fears and anxieties I experienced before being able to make such bold and huge life changes--to let others know that what they are going through may be normal and that you are not alone. I also wanted to share these things because seeing how much my life has changed and how happy I am now I hope would provide some inspiration and courage in your own lives. Sharing bits and pieces of my life and my story are always fun to me for these reasons; if I can change someone else's life, spark up a fire back in your own soul, or help you in any way then I feel like my work serves a greater purpose--and therefore my own story serves a greater purpose, which it does in each of us. Never underestimate the power of your own life and your own story. It is magical, it is gifted, and you gift the world by being in it. </div>
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<i>"Welcome to Lunalight, a collection of beautiful pieces inspired by the beauty of this earth. "</i></div>
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There are so many reasons that I instantly fell in love with Lunalight, but a what had originally caught my attention were the lovely unique "vegan" rings. But I will get to those, first I am going to indulge a little more into the wondrous other awesomeness I discovered after my initial find about this wonderful little company. </div>
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Lunalight is run by Charlotte, a lovely vegan herself who holds a love for animals and the natural world, both of which truly come out in her beautifully handcrafted work. She is also a warm-hearted and kind individual that is very pleasant and easy to deal with--which is always an important factor in my opinion. In all her works, she tries to use as much recycled and recyclable products as possible and uses as little chemical as possible during her creative process. In keeping with eco-consciousness, she also uses as little as possible electric tools and tries to keep it to handcrafted where ever she can.</div>
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Lunalight also is amazing in her dedication to animals, in that she donates $2 from every purchase to Farm Animal Rescue in Australia. How super sweet! ^_^<br />
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Lunalight was born from the simple idea and design of the Vegan Ring--which I briefly mentioned earlier--and continued to Blossom from there. All Lunalight creations are personally handcrafted in a small spare room in Charlotte's home in Brisbane Australia. </div>
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All of Lunalight's work is truly breathtaking, and you can see this in any of her work and products. The gemstones are just beautiful and the craftsmanship is notably from the heart. Now, I shall get to my love of the Vegan Ring. Several reasons I love these rings: they are handcrafted and support a handmade independent designer, they promote a great message, you get to carry compassion wherever you go, and you have the option of having the date you went vegan hand stamped on the inside of the ring! How cool is that?! There are also several "Vegan" designs to choose from, all beautifully handcrafted and hand stamped with love and care. Because they are handmade with unique materials and hand stamped, they have perfect imperfections and a lovely natural feel, all details which make each ring completely unique and individualistic. </div>
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I absolutely love love love my ring, and I feel, as a vegan, it is a must for any vegan collection and pride accessory that is both beautiful and carries a lovely positive message. The little box and packaging and care bag the rings come in are also super pretty and adorable. From everything I have seen in Lunalight's work, there is a great deal of care and love into each piece. I am very very much beyond satisfied with her amazing work. </div>
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<b>Shop: <a href="http://lunalight.bigcartel.com/products">http://lunalight.bigcartel.com/products</a></b></div>
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What's better than vegan cheesecake? Cheesecake in smoothie form loaded with so much healthy goodness that you'll want seconds! Yup, that's exactly what this smoothie is! Blueberry and cheesecake coming together with the added benefit of a ton of healthy greens--and, what do you know? You'd never even know there was this much greenery in this lovely dessert/breakfast/snack! ;)</div>
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^I often brew chai tea overnight so that I can add it to smoothies! Always nice to have some handy and you can make large batches at a time.</div>
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*I make my smoothies in either a Blendtec Blender or my Nutribullet -- both are amazing blenders that make smoothies super smooth and creamy!* </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'STHeiti Light';">☺ </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Law of Attraction Tip:</b></span> Pay attention to what is reoccurring in your life, what is present currently--for both the highs and the lows. Those are the things you talk and/or complain about the most, that is why they show up in your life. If there is a lack in your life in some area, then pay attention to what it is you speak and think most about. Thoughts become things! Turn it around with Gratitude--the best key in the world! </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'STHeiti Light';">☺ </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Be Proactive About Your Happiness!</b></span><b> </b>I recently did a <a href="http://youtu.be/pdyNNkK5eo0?list=UU3twScWNw8TFClGFSDy3mMA"><span style="color: black;">video blog</span></a> on this topic, because I have a lot to say about it ;) I also wrote a <a href="http://www.reloveplanet.com/2014/09/life-reflections-life-is-what-you-make.html"><span style="color: black;">"life reflections"</span></a> post somewhat on the topic. Being proactive about your Happiness means getting off your butt and doing something about it. Misery is easy, but so is happiness--it requires the same energy, it merely takes that push and motivation to get on the happy side some times. If you want to be happy, then Do Something about it! </div>
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Entries that I might jot down in my Happy Diary; the release of thoughts to flow uninhibited. Reflections from the soul. </div>
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Happiness has come much more easily these days, especially when I compare current state of affairs to the first half of 2014 and the later half of 2013. Oh the turbulence! I still cannot believe how many people I know (or, actually, just about Everyone I know) who are going through Huge life changes, rocky dilemmas, and ordeals of varying degrees and depths. What a strange year this has been. It continues to blow my mind. So many life-altering changes shaking our foundations and encouraging us to build new ones. Life is truly magical, if not incredibly trying at times. Chin up! Things are getting better for most of the people I know; I heard this crazy mercury in retrograde, or whatever other cosmic blame we have handy, is on its way out and things are bound to become more stable soon! This is the little bit of reassurance I wanted to pass along to anyone still enduring the turbulence of this year. That being said, reassurance is nice and all, but reassurance is nothing if you don't take a step up and take control of your own life. </div>
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Ordeals happen. All the time. They can cripple us, or they can build us up. Your choice. People hate that this is their own choice. Hate, hate, hate. Taking responsibility for your own life can feel like such an arduous task. I mean, who has time for That?!… *extended pause*… Everyone should make room to better their lives. I don't care how busy your life is, squeeze in that sprinkle of happiness, that lesson on self-worth, that practice from all those life lessons you've read about. It's all in our hands. Well, that is: Our own Lives are in Our Own Hands. Only you are responsible for the make or break of your own story. You are the author, the poet, the artist, the dreamer and believer of your own future and present. </div>
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Look at it this way: when we are handed a life ordeal, it is like being handed a sticky piece of playdoh. Sometimes when it is handed to us it has the shape of something unlikeable, perhaps even terrifying. Sometimes it's a bit tough to mould, or sometimes too sticky. But, despite any of that, what we do with that unlikeable shape is up to us. We can mould it into something new and beautiful, or we can keep poking it with a stick or ignoring it, and hope that it just fixes itself. Life takes work; but it's a good kind of work. The situations you are handed in life are malleable, so long as you Choose to do something with them. Every ordeal holds a lesson, and therefore something to allow you to grow. Working on your own sense of happiness and fulfillment is the most important work you will ever do, so don't neglect it! Be pro-active about your own life, circumstances, relationships, and situations. </div>
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These are not new words for me to teach--or preach, if you choose to see it that way ;)--but they are valuable beyond measure. I speak them particularly at the moment because I can see what being pro-active in my own life has brought me (perhaps in comparison to some people I know who are less pro-active, or times in my own life when I was less pro-active). I have worked hard at my life; the happiness and state of mind that I have achieved did not happen by accident. I was a suicidal, depressed, self-loathing girl, constantly blaming everything outside myself, wallowing in my problems, and feeding the self-misery for years. The decision to change and be happy is the biggest one you will make, because if you make it with conviction and from the heart then things will start to fall into place; perhaps gradually and with much struggle in the beginning, but fall in place nonetheless. All of that pro-active work I took within my own life lead me to be as strong as I am today. I'm not perfect by a long-shot; it still takes me forever to make the right decisions for myself, I still cry, I still hurt, I still stumble and fall flat on my face. The biggest part that changed, I do believe, is my optimism, my resilience, and my persistence. During downward swings I can still manage to smile; and after however long it takes me in any given situation, I remember that I am Worthy, Valuable, and that I Deserve Happiness. That remembrance fuels the heart back into passion, and when we fuel the heart with that kind of fire, solutions begin to present themselves. </div>
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If someone had told that depressed suicidal girl where I would be today, I would not have believed it were possible. At all. And even today, if someone had told me four months ago how much my life was going to have changed in this moment right now, I would not have believed them either. There are many parts in my present life that I desired for a long time, either close to the surface, fully aware, or in denial somewhere in the subconscious. But I wanted these things. I have them now. And I couldn't be happier--or mind blown. During these last three months I have moments of awe and disbelief about how dreamlike my life feels right now, of the man I am currently with, of the dreams I am achieving, and the life I am living. I have these moments multiple times Daily! That is how blessed and grateful I feel right now--and how much my mind is blown away by how much things can change! </div>
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Life isn't perfect, however. There will always be ordeals, huge life bumps, curveballs, and challenges--again, such things never cease to amaze me, especially when they seem to come out of nowhere. Something in particular happened to me this week that caused a whirlwind of emotions. I went back and forth between negative emotions and being optimistic again like a swinging pendulum. This lasted a few days. In spite of this, I was still able to remain level-headed and focus on what I had to be grateful for. Even though it was a trying ordeal, I didn't allow myself to wallow in self-pity or any other emotion, for I don't leave room in my life to stay stuck in those sorts of emotions anymore. But they come up. Frustration and emotional distraught still bounce back and forth--and they should--while you come to terms and face any ordeal. It's a game of ping pong, but you always have the choice to keep batting away the negative emotions with positive ones until the positive ones win and the calm returns to your life. Gratitude is absolutely your best weapon in any trouble--I recommend using it all the time in every single situation that comes across your path. In the end, once we've allowed ourselves to feel the full spectrum of emotions, we can only accept what has happened and make the best of it. There is no point in dragging out or holding onto negative emotions, so practice letting them go! Remember: Optimism and Gratitude, use them liberally and they will change your entire life, I promise you! </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>{Smile Up}:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Decorating and settling into my New place! ^_^</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> My new bed frame </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> "Helping" my boyfriend finish up the bed frame at my place <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Seeing family, seeing my Grandma before she headed back to England </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Nights with Lyla back on my bed and waking up to her cute lil face<span style="font-family: 'Airplanes in the Night Sky'; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">:3</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Getting to workout again and getting super healthy again! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Skype dates cuz I miss my man <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Having someone I love so much that I miss him when he's gone--feeling very fortunate. </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Planning our fun coastal trip with le boyfriend! Excited! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Filling my soul with gratitude </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Blogging and grounding outside ^_^ </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Drawing lots on my cintiq again </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Independence; the joy of having my own place and doing my own thing </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> My new bed, canopy, and twinkle lights </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Sewing again! Woo! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Dying my hair again. haha</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Walking everywhere! </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Loving:</b></span> Fall Leaves and Colours • Fall in general • Fun Fall Layers • Cozy bed space • Braids • Fun Hair • Skype • Cintiq • Kitty Cuddles • Pinterest Inspiration • </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯</span> Reading: "Black Spring" </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯ </span> Current Anime/Manga: Noragami (anime)</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">♫</span> Music Playlist: Random mixes on youtube <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">♫</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯</span> Food Faves: Waffles and PB Ice Cream <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> Mangos <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Healthy Paradise Smoothie <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> Veggies <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Daiya Cream Cheese <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Black Bean Brownies <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span></div>
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Everything happens for a reason. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Not overreacting/freaking out; maintaining a calm in any situation and making the most of it. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Remember: whatever you are grateful you receive more of; whatever you complain about you also receive more of. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> The power of Daily Gratitude! <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Insecurities come and go, pay attention to how you feel in your heart and trust everything is amazing--because it is! <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀ </span></div>
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Wishing you all an amazing day and plenty of magical moments! </div>
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So much Love and Hugs! </div>
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Just this morning as I was sipping on my morning smoothie, scrolling through my Facebook feed, an ad popped up. It was a sponsored ad which a few friends had liked. It was an ad for some super cozy looking sweaters. Visually enticed, I clicked through the link. After all, they looked so cuddly warm and pretty and I just couldn't help myself for curiosities sake. The cozy looking fleece-lined hoodies were $15, And free shipping. $15!? AND free shipping?! Too good to be true? Absolutely! And for so so many reasons. Allow me to explain… </div>
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While prices this low may seem like an amazing deal, in the long run, in the outlook of human workers, in the outlook of the planet, in the outlook of anything morally right in the world, these low prices are Not. In the words of a lovely Care2 article: </div>
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"Cheap goods equal a not so cheap global footprint. Even though you’re probably not thinking so rationally while being bombarded with club-thumping music and eye-catching merchandize, try and restrain yourself; the planet will thank you.</div>
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A new book by Elizabeth Cline entitled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591846544/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1591846544&linkCode=as2&tag=relplaet05-20&linkId=NE3GZAU3WE4XIVF5"><b><span style="color: black;">Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion</span></b></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=relplaet05-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1591846544" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> critiques the mindless, shopaholic culture permeating modern day society and takes the reader on an eye-opening journey behind the name brands and store shelves and into the depths of the economics, resources and labor required to make your clothes.<br />
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Cline explains that the clothing industry is able to maintain such incredibly low prices due to sheer volume of production. In order to further cut costs, clothing companies have resorted to cheaper materials and, as a result, an overall loss in quality. Have you ever noticed that those new jeans from H&M didn’t last very long? Perhaps holes in the knees developed sooner than you’d prefer, or maybe that shirt from Target felt thinner and lighter in quality than you’d like?</div>
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This business model is by no means accidental and it’s bad news for human rights and the environment as most high volume, low price clothing stores employ cheap labor and promote extreme turnover and waste. In fact, we throw away <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>“68 pounds of textiles per person per year,”</b></span> according to Cline, which leads to overflowing closets and thrift stores now bursting with low-quality items. It’s a vicious cycle, particularly for those who can’t afford anything better.</div>
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With respect to market extremes of super low prices (think big box stores) versus super high prices (think Madison Avenue), Clines states that “There are very few middle-market brands and retailers and everything has become very cheap or irrationally expensive on the other end.” Leaving little room for quality products that don’t cost a fortune, most of us fall victim to clothing items we know aren’t the best sourced, yet we buy them anyway. There’s often simply no other financial choice and going naked obviously isn’t an option.</div>
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So how can we balance the need for affordable clothing with labor rights, a local designer economy and a healthier environment? Cline reiterates the need for more independent fashion designers who use and promote sustainable products. Check out Fashioningchange.com if you want to learn more about sustainable comparable clothing alternatives. Also, and most importantly, be sure to choose quality over quantity when given the choice. Although initial sticker shock might dissuade you, the handmade dress that lasts for 10 years is worth much more in the long-run than five t-shirts that will last a summer."</div>
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Absolutely choose independent designers. It actually really isn't that hard. There is a Huge marketplace full of ridiculously talented designers who offer their goods at totally reasonable prices. Okay, so a pair of leggings may not cost $10 when they're handmade, but, as stated above, there is a reason for cheap fashion and those leggings will fall apart within the year while something bought from an independent designer will last years! Cheap fashion is cheap for a reason. </div>
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I cannot even fathom how a fleece-lined hoodie could only cost the company $15, what when shipping is probably almost that amount, you know they must be paying their employees Nothing and the fabrics they are using must be absolute garbage! The fabric alone if I were to make such an item would be More than $15!!!<br />
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Environmental impact: think 68 pounds of waster per person annually; the chemicals, water loss, and mass pollution from factories (and quadruple it because they keep pumping out more garbage every day).</div>
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Unethical Labour: Yes, I'm sure you're familiar with the reality of underpaid workers and children in China and other countries making your clothes. Yes, you pay more for ethical fashion for a reason! </div>
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Garbage: As already mentioned, those cheap clothes will last you a season of wearing them at best. It may look cute at first but chances are it will fall apart in no time. </div>
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Cheap Fabrics: The online shopping world is forever expanding (as mentioned at the very beginning of this post) and that means more bargain deals at steal-of-a-deal prices! That $15 hoodie you may never receive because of poor customer service, you'll probably get sent the wrong one (again, poor customer service), and the item will Not look even close to what you actually order--due to fancy looking photography that makes the item look appealing when that's not what you're actually getting. </div>
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Again, cheap fashion is cheap for a reason, so try to restrain your initial temptations for cheap clothing. Don't get me wrong, I get it, I've been there and fallen victim to the cheap clothing. Again, so not worth it. It's actually cheaper for me to buy that cheap clothing than to make it myself, so I feel your struggle. And this is not some shameless post to get you to buy My brand of clothing either--it's simply a reminder to what most of us already know but like to ignore: that there is a huge cost to cheap fashion. </div>
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Support local independent designers--again there are Tons of them out there! Places like Etsy are fantastic to browse if you're unsure where to start--all artisan made! You support a better planet, someone's actual livelihood, you'll have clothing that won't fall apart, and you can keep your conscious clear. Wins all around! </div>
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I have a lovely habit of adding nut butters to everything, especially peanut butter. I also have a lovely habit of adding cacao to most of my smoothies. Either one of those I find offsets any of the green taste from the tons of greens I like to add to my morning smoothies. However, change is good, moderation important, and eating too many nuts isn't allll that good for you anyway. So, this has been my latest super healthy smoothie craze! </div>
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Hope you Enjoy this recipe as much as I do! Came out perfectly, and who knew? Don't need the nut butters or cacao! You could use any combination of greens, but I find that collards and swiss chard don't have an overpowering flavour in comparison to kale. </div>
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The greens and lemon are also alkalizing for your body, so super healthy to boot! </div>
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*I make my smoothies in either a Blendtec Blender or my Nutribullet -- both are amazing blenders that make smoothies super smooth and creamy!* </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>{Smile Up}:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> My New place!!! Wooo!!! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Setting up my new place and getting my creative space back! Super happy about this! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Having my lil Lyla back living with me! Yay kitty cuddles! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Finally finishing a new art piece! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> My lil sister's 7th birthday -- having all the siblings together ^_^</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Playing on the playground with my sister and niece, getting to be a big kid ;)</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Mornings getting to wake up next to the most amazing man <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Feeling so incredibly in love and lucky </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Meeting each other's families--lots of family dinners with my man <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Seeing my Grandma (first time in 6 years) and Aunt (first time in 18 years) from England </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Fixing broken relationships--feeling very blessed about this. </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Surprise visit from one of my best friends! Super happy about that! ^_^ </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Random beach evenings and moments with my handsome </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> New opportunities! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Learning to stick up for myself and no longer being submissive</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> That my boyfriend is building me a bed frame! Yay! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Small local shows -- live music for the win! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Tea dates -- as always <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯ </span> Current Anime/Manga: None. :o</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">♫</span> Music Playlist: In Flames. sMAshEArth. Puscifer. Sia. The Birthday Massacre. Plumb. The Invasives. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">♫</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯</span> Food Faves: Daiya Pizza <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> Coconut Ice Cream <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Apple Plum Crumble <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> Squash <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Vega Protein bars <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span></div>
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Learning to stick up for myself and not be so submissive. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Fully stepping into the fullest version of myself and not "filtering" myself (blog post from Thursday on this topic!). <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Healing broken relationships when the time is right. Everything can come full circle. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> The power of gratitude is always a good reminder. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Loving number synchronicity and paying attention to signs from our "guardian angels". <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀ </span></div>
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Whenever there is one of those moments of life-realizations that jumps into my world it seems to become a reoccurring theme. Perhaps it's because my awareness has been tuned onto such an epiphany, or perhaps because it is something that I feel I really need to work on; more so, I believe it is because it is something that I Want to work on and situations begin to surround me to provide such opportunity to grow and learn. Regardless of reason, the topic of our "filtered" selves has been my recent reoccurrence. </div>
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When you choose to be fully yourself, you often times can run into confrontational viewpoints from others. When we step into ourselves it's not always something that fits society, and therefore can make people uncomfortable, jealous, envious, or questioning. Even if it's not something that goes against the typical "norm" of society, society still teaches us to filter ourselves, that there are parts of ourselves that we should hide, that we should behave a certain way, that our emotions are often wrong. </div>
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For myself, I am covered in tattoos, currently have pink hair, and have several piercings on my face; I dress somewhere between hippie, steampunk, punk, and casually "normal"--being a designer no doubt has an influence on my sense of ever-changing style. Because of these things, I'm not exactly a "normal" fit into our traditional bland society. For the most part, I embrace these sides of myself headstrong, positively, and with the upmost joy. And then I got to thinking… I Do filter myself. Even though I am covered in tattoos, when I am meeting certain people I start to dress differently. I love showing off my tattoos, not because I want to be showy but because I feel in my element and completely myself in the summer time wearing what I want when I want. But I filter myself around certain people. I might choose to wear something "pretty" or a little more "conservative" to offset the brash tattoos, piercings, and pink hair. It's not that I don't dress this way on some days regardless--it's not a "fake" side to me--but, in certain situations, I do so to seem more "normal". So, the realization dawned on me: I filter myself because all of a sudden I become self-conscious about Who I Am. My tattoos, my piercings, how I choose to dress may seem outward, even egotistical to some people, but for me they are self-expression (and I believe this is the same for many artistic, wondrous individuals). So why would I filter any part of myself because of another person? Fully stepping into Who I Am is important to me, it is something that I watch some people do seemingly so flawlessly (and perhaps people think I am the same way from the outside, I'm not sure), but I am envious and I strive to be so confident and comfortable. I filter myself when I think I need to try to impress someone, or downplay another person's perhaps more "traditional" or "normal" comfort-level of what people should look like. But that's not who I am. A filtered self is not who I want to be, it is not who I strive to be. </div>
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Why wouldn't we want to step into our fullest selves? While the mentality of filtering ourselves may be automatic, perhaps even without too much thought, I invite you to realize that filtering yourself in any way is counter productive. Think about it. We tend to sensor ourselves when meeting new people, because we think we need to make a good impression--but that's not showing our true selves, and we should only want to be around people that want our true selves; and if we are stuck around people that don't, then we should embrace ourselves regardless. Plenty of times people filter and sensor themselves in new relationships, because we believe we need to be more "tame", perhaps not "crazy", to impress them. But what's the point? In the long run, you're lying about Who You Are, and in any case you should only Want to be with someone where you can be entirely and completely yourself. This goes for any kind of relationship: friends, boyfriends/girlfriends, family, work, etc. </div>
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We spend so much of our time filtering the things we say, the way we act, the way we look in order to make the people around us more comfortable. We filter ourselves out of a need to not hurt anyone's feelings , offend anyone, or to avoid confrontation. While in our heads this may seem like a good idea, showing our shiniest, most well-behaved sides, this also gives us the mentality that our own feelings are second to everyone else's. </div>
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On top of that, it also doesn't show people the Real You. And you should always strive to be the Truest version of yourself, because life is too short to be anything else or to surround yourself with people that don't embrace the True You. </div>
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Now, I should clarify… Filtering ourselves doesn't mean you're not still feeling like yourself, it just means (and feels like) you are not the Fullest Version of Yourself. It's not that the behaviour is fake, it just means you're putting forth only the "good stuff" so to speak. I struggled with this for a long time when I strived so hard to have a Positive Mental Attitude at all times; believing that any negative feelings were not good and that I should not show those sides of myself. It began to feel as if I wasn't allowed to be negative ever. I since learned that lesson, especially in such a social-networking platform as both my blogs. People need to realize that we are all Human. People have All different sides to themselves; and that includes the people you are trying to impress or sensor yourself around. By being fully yourself, you also encourage those around you to do the same; and, again, life is too short for anything else. You are human, just as the people around you are, just as I am. Yes, sometimes we are glowing balls of energy and light and beaming smiles; other times we have sad thoughts and irrational thoughts, we get angry, jealous, envious, and hurt, and sometimes we get depressed. All of our emotions, all of our wants and needs exist whether we show them or not, and they are just as important as the wants and needs of the people around you. This is why filtering yourself is counterproductive; because it leaves the impression that those wants and needs aren't valid. Essentially, <span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13px;"><b><i>you devalue yourself.</i></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14px;"><b> </b></span> </div>
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There are several problems with devaluing yourself, mostly because it attacks your self worth and can leave you feeling unworthy of the people and situations around you. The behaviour of filtering yourself is also not healthy because, in the end, you are only building walls around yourself and against the people in your life. The encouragement in this is to remind yourself that you Are amazing, and you don't need to filter yourself for Anyone. The more you embrace your own self-worth, the more people will embrace it as well, and the less you will feel the need to filter yourself anyway. Allow yourself to be vulnerable--because that's certainly how it will feel at first--so that you can have a healthy relationship with Your Self again, and therefore healthy relationships with the people around you. This is a step in personal growth, and it is still (in my opinion) one of the greatest ones to learn: the more love you have for yourself, the more love you have for life and the people in it. </div>
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I know it's not always an easy thing to do; I, for one, have come to realize I have a bad habit of this. Inspire and encourage yourself to be the Fullest Version of Yourself at all times. Remember your own self-worth. Remember that to embrace yourself fully means to embrace life and happiness more fully. Life is too short not to fully accept, embrace, and value yourself, those around you, and life. </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Hike with my handsome man <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span> Making it to flagpole! Woo!</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Mornings with the boyfriend, waking up without any rushes. </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Tam putting on a concert just for me <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥ </span>Gah! Talented musicians! <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Getting to catch up with one of my best friends now that she's back in town! </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Time with my two favourite local ladies - girl talk and fun </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Every time I see my furbabies </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Random adventures with my bestie</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Playing my adorable nieces and seeing my sister </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Getting to talk to my littlest sister </div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> All the ridiculously sweet things Tam does for me -- and cheers me up on a bad day <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Clearing out awful "friends"/people from my life</div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> All the amazing support I have had through this huge life transition <span style="font-family: Symbol;">♥</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: STSong;">☺</span> Finishing packing up and ready to move! Woo! </div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Loving:</b></span> Epic Thunderstorms • Different Hair Colours • Hikes • Fashion Layers • Sweet Moments • The Art of Sketch • Pretty You and Me • Mucisians • </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Zapf Dingbats';">✯</span> Reading: random blogs </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">♫</span> Music Playlist: Autolux. sMAshEArth. Summer Kill. Hollywood Undead. In Flames. Brand New. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">♫</span></div>
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Sweet, thoughtful gestures and actions bring smiles; so give and receive. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Remember to be your own Self-Motivator! <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> Writing is the best medicine to release thoughts, angers, and wisdoms. <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span> There will always be people who gossip--don't sink down to their level; brush yourself off and keep being awesome--let their own misery is their own problem… <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀</span></div>
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From my amazing friend: "Anyone who has something to say about your life is clearly lacking any sense of fulfilment in their own.</div>
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No one EVER has any right to comment on how you live yours. It's simply none of their business. What they think is meaningless and simply proof of the unsatisfied hole in their own lives." <span style="font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN';">☀ </span></div>
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We hear about balance a lot in our day-to-day struggle to be human, to do our best, and to find our calm and our perfect bliss in our lives. When a lovely woman in my own life shared this piece, I couldn't help but pass it along. I think it sums up the idea and struggle with "balance" perfectly. </div>
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<i>Against BALANCE...</i></div>
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<i> Dear Ones -</i></div>
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<i> The other night at my event in St Paul, a young woman asked me about how I achieve balance in my life.</i></div>
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<i> First of all, I love that she thinks I have achieved balance in my life!</i></div>
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<i> Secondly, I felt the need to speak out once more against the subtle tyranny of the word BALANCE, which I think haunts and punishes modern women more and more every day. </i></div>
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<i> We are constantly being told that we should be achieving balance — that we should somehow exquisitely be negotiating the relationships between our work lives, our home lives, our romantic lives, our health and well-being, our spiritual selves. You can't read an interview with a famous woman these days that the journalist does not applaud her for having achieved BALANCE....and then if you turn the pages of that magazine, you will find ten more articles showing how you can achieve balance. too!</i></div>
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<i> The word BALANCE has tilted dangerously close, I fear, to the word PERFECT — another word that women use as weapons against themselves and each other. </i></div>
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<i> To say that someone has found the secret to a balanced life is to suggest that they have solved life, and that they now float through their days in a constant state of grace and ease, never suffering stress, ambivalence, confusion, exhaustion, anger, fear, or regret. Which is a wonderful description of nobody, ever. </i></div>
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<i> Balance, when we do find it, is a breathtakingly temporary condition. We stand upon a world that spins at 2000 miles an hour. Our minds, meanwhile, spin at 200,000 miles an hour. We collide every day with other humans who are also sliding and spinning wildly. The landscape of our lives, therefore, changes by the minute. You find your balance one day and think, "Hooray! I have solved it" and then five minutes later the world utterly transforms again, and you're knocked on your ass one more time.</i></div>
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<i> That's just how life is on this planet — messy, fast, out of control, unpredictable. It's all terribly interesting, but also terribly unstable. </i></div>
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<i> That being the case, I dropped the myth of BALANCE a long time ago. (I buried it right next to PERFECT.) My life seems happiest — as I tried to explain to this young woman the other night — when I just surrender to the madness, and embrace the glorious mess that I am...and also when I embrace the glorious mess that everyone else is, and the glorious mess of the world itself. My life gets the most painful when I try to set the entire mess (myself other people, life itself) into order. </i></div>
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<i> The world is like a dropped pie most of the time. Don't kill yourself trying to put it back together. Just grab a fork and eat some of it off the floor. Then carry on.</i></div>
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<i> If you can get some stuff done in the chaos sometimes, god bless you. If you can basically hold it together, propping yourself up with duct tape and glue, rock on. If you can manage stay upright even one hour a day, you're doing pretty great, as far as I'm concerned. And if you can be kind to the other stumbling fools around you half the time — well, that's just heroic. </i></div>
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<i> Basically, I think we are all just sloppy stupendous champions.</i></div>
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<i> Onward!</i></div>
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