It’s been six months since I made the transition from being vegetarian to being vegan and it was the best decision I EVER made. Every day is part of a learning curve for me. Making a solid transition to veganism has involved really trying to become informed about the farming industry and what this entails. The knowledge … Continue reading
So I have FINALLY taken the plunge head first into vegan life and I feel AMAZING!! I did mention in my last post that I was inching towards veganism but I have finally made the commitment and it feels so right. I stopped eating meat just over 2 years ago (I even remember the date- … Continue reading
Do you remember in the movie Forrest Gump, when Forrest starts running and just keeps going for about three years? Well, scrap that idea completely and then you come close to my running prowess ;-) I am no endurance runner but I like the idea of running. Minimal equipment, time spent outdoors, moving your body … Continue reading
I love this part of the year- I think the majority of people start to reflect on the highs and lows of the year gone by, lament the speed at which it has passed and then start to plan for a bigger and better year the next. I usually have a whole long list of … Continue reading
This phrase “Dance like nobody’s watching” has been on my mind for a good while, ever since I saw this little girl dancing at a party back in October. I was at a Halloween party with my family, the lights were low, the music blaring and as usual the dancefloor was pretty empty other than … Continue reading
bliss [blɪs] 1. Extreme happiness; ecstasy. 2. The ecstasy of salvation; spiritual joy. Phrasal Verb: bliss out Slang: To go into a state of ecstasy. I realised something important today. I have been feeling really frustrated of late. The more yoga and meditation I have been practising, the more frustrated I have felt at … Continue reading
My 9 year old daughter is very special. I know we all think this about our children but she really is. I am clearly not very successful at concealing the moments I find more ‘stressful’ in my life and she is picking up on it. I try really hard to keep my emotions on an even keel and … Continue reading
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? … Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? … Therefore … Continue reading
perspective [pəˈspɛktɪv] n 1. a way of regarding situations, facts, etc., and judging their relative importance 2. the proper or accurate point of view or the ability to see it; objectivity – try to get some perspective on your troubles (Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, … Continue reading
Just a quick post for today – came across this amazing quote that a friend of mine had put onto her Facebook page and it rang so true with me that I just had to share it with you: Everything is a matter of perspective in life isn’t it? How we choose (for it is always a choice) … Continue reading
