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Reflection & Rejuvenation: February
The new year!Oh, how much easier it is to stick to intentions and goals in the new year…By
the end of the year, I want to be able to say that I feel balanced, connected,
full of vitality, and at peace. I want to keep my bucket full, so that I can
interact with others from a place of patience, love, and joy. I’m about an 8 toward this goal right now! Not too shabby.Here are the things I’m trying to do toward the above goal this year:- Run at least twice a week and
do yoga at least once a week. Running = 90% of my
- Run at least twice a week and
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“Make These Today” Energy Balls
In my search for gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, peanut-free, and egg-free recipes (it’s humorous just writing out that long list!), there have been some hits and some misses. These energy balls are definitely a hit!The ingredients are simple: chocolate chips (we get vegan ones that are delicious, in semi-sweet), fast cooking oats (we get gluten-free), flax meal (so healthy!), chia seeds (again, so healthy and you can’t even taste them), almond butter, and maple syrup. The first time I made them (pictured above; I’ve gotten better with practice), we didn’t have maple syrup so I used honey. I prefer the maple syrup, but honey works in a pinch.You mix… Read More -
Holding Yourself to the Fire
I don’t want to get to the end of the year and have to report back that I failed to meet my goal of being able to describe my life as “full of vitality” like I did last year. But, let’s face it, most New Year’s Resolutions are doomed to failure! Kelsey says this book is good for figuring out what kind of person you are when it comes to forging new habits. You can also take the online quiz here.I’m the kind of person who needs:- A really concrete goal
- An extremely clear vision of the specific actions that will lead to the end goal
- A plan
