I sit here sipping on a warm homemade chai latte after another Spring storm rolled in and chased me off the lake. Timing is everything.
Grounded, not the first word I would use to describe myself. I am sure those who know me laughed out loud too. In that truth I am consciously working on that piece of my being every day.
Tips to Stay Rooted
- Routine– I believe it is our innate human nature to enjoy a routine of some sort. Mine has become quite specific and sets the tone of the day ahead.
- Early to Rise– Having those couple of hours alone in the morning is a gift. Time to focus on me. Sipping hot water with lemon, my yoga practice, mindful breathing, setting an intention for the day, a healthy paleo breakfast and then ready to take on whatever crosses my path.
- Yoga– I was reintroduced to yoga by a close friend and haven’t looked back sense. I love the freedom of a home practice and look forward to it each morning.
- Fresh Air– The more self care rituals I added to my morning routine I noticed my body and mind pushing me to get outside. Walk, garden, or get on my SUP.
- The Breath– Connecting to my breath has move me forward in my grieving process and it has become such a gift to intentionally deep breath whenever I feel stress or anxiety. We take breathing for granted. Think about it, there is no life without breath.
- Writing– I have written in a journal on and off for years since I was a teenager. It has transformed my healing process today and in writing this blog.
- Gratuity– Each morning I set a daily intention through my yoga practice and each night reflect and give thanks for the day.
- Passion– We all have something in our lives we love to do. Do not dismiss it. Turn it into your passion. I am proof it can be done.
- Open your Heart– Challenges in your life can open your heart or close you so tight you don’t even recognize yourself. Once my grief shattered my heart wide open I began to meet people who opened me to new opportunities and experience events that steer me on my path.
- Challenge Yourself-The mind is a terrible thing to waste. Take that course, read that book, step outside your comfort zone. The possibilities are endless.
- Step Outside The Easy– That is where you find bliss. I never thought I could care for others. The past two weeks have shattered that illusion with a successful CPR/First Aid course and Hospice training.
- Find Your Tribe– Find people who support you and lift you up as you grow and change. In this process some may leave and new will appear. Just go with it and know it is what your spirit needs. The past few months I have had the privilege of meeting amazingly authentic individuals.
The point being, we only have one life, it moves so quickly, find your bliss, it is the smallest of moments that mean the most, enjoy each day to the fullest, with people who lift you up.
Balancing your self care and life is key. As when self care goes out the window; the first thing to go for so many when stress hits, it resembles a Spring storm.
Breakfast has always been my nemesis. Only in the past year have I made a commitment to eat prior to taking on the day. Here is a nutritionally packed filling treat.
Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
10 Free Range or Organic Eggs
2 Cup Chopped Spinach
6 Breakfast Sausage
1 Medium Onion
1 Large Sweet Potato
2 T Coconut Oil
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
Method
Peel and cut sweet potato into cubes
In oven safe dish toss with melted oil
Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes
Chop onion
Chop spinach
Add to eggs in bowl
Beat
Cook sausage in skillet on medium heat until no pink
Cut sausage
Add egg mixture and sausage to sweet potatoes
Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Bake for 25-30 minutes
So much flavor Enjoy!
Cut and freeze for a quick breakfast.
The photo above truly grounds me. I found this stream while on a SUP adventure. It was the rebirth of Spring and the greens were so vibrant.
Blessing and Much Aloha!
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