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Spiritual Growth, Yoga, Health & WellnessAlli StrnadAugust 21, 2018meditation, mindfulness, yogaComment

Everyday Meditation - Thoughts & Practices

Spiritual Growth, Yoga, Health & WellnessAlli StrnadAugust 21, 2018meditation, mindfulness, yogaComment
Everyday Meditation - Thoughts & Practices
MiscellaneousAlli StrnadSeptember 14, 2017Comment

To Be Angry and Free

MiscellaneousAlli StrnadSeptember 14, 2017Comment
To Be Angry and Free
Spiritual GrowthAlli StrnadJuly 06, 2017Comment

Practicing Contentment

Spiritual GrowthAlli StrnadJuly 06, 2017Comment
Practicing Contentment
Health & WellnessAlli StrnadApril 12, 2017Comment

Size Doesn't Matter, Loving Yourself Does

Health & WellnessAlli StrnadApril 12, 2017Comment
Size Doesn't Matter, Loving Yourself Does
Spiritual GrowthAlli StrnadJanuary 20, 2017Comment

Transcending Negativity

Spiritual GrowthAlli StrnadJanuary 20, 2017Comment
Transcending Negativity
Spiritual GrowthAlli StrnadSeptember 19, 2016Comment

Lessons from a Diamond

Spiritual GrowthAlli StrnadSeptember 19, 2016Comment
Lessons from a Diamond
Health & WellnessAlli StrnadSeptember 04, 2015Comment

Inflammation Impact

Health & WellnessAlli StrnadSeptember 04, 2015Comment
Inflammation Impact
Spiritual GrowthAlli StrnadAugust 07, 2015Comment

How Often Do You Wish You Were Somewhere Else?

Spiritual GrowthAlli StrnadAugust 07, 2015Comment
How Often Do You Wish You Were Somewhere Else?
Health & WellnessAlli StrnadJuly 29, 20152 Comments

Listen to Your Gut!

Health & WellnessAlli StrnadJuly 29, 20152 Comments
Listen to Your Gut!
Health & WellnessAlli StrnadJuly 21, 2015Comment

Simple Tips for Better Sleep

Health & WellnessAlli StrnadJuly 21, 2015Comment
Simple Tips for Better Sleep
. Forrest Gump says "Life is a like a box of chocolates", but I like to think it also very much like a jar of homemade #granola. Its beauty is in the #simplicity, the variety, the flexibility, and the joy of sharing it with the ones you love. You see, the recipe for granola is quite similar to the recipe for living happy days.. . ☀️Add more of you like you and none of what you don't (which is of course easier done when we're talking about granola, but also something we can and *should* strive for in our daily lives) ☀️Bend the rules (or recipes) and go with what feels right. ☀️Create with loving intentions and focused presence. ☀️Don't be afraid to make messes or to fail. Both of these are inevitable, both in granola-making and human-living so we may as well enjoy the chaos and laugh at our own imperfections. ☀️Enjoy, enjoy, and enjoy some more. 💙 . Thanks to Bodhi for helping me make this delicious batch of granola while we were hiding from the polar vortex. Here's what we did👇 . 1) Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat 2) In a large mixing bowl combine: 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup nuts (I like to use 1/2 cup each of walnuts and almonds), 1 cup total seeds, coconut, and or raisins (I like a little bit of everything!), 1/2 teaspoon(ish) of sea salt, and a few healthy shakes of whatever spices you like (we have been loving pumpkin pie spice lately!) 3) In a small sauce pan combine 1/3 cup pure maple syrup and 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil, and heat on low, stirring frequently) for a few minutes until it looks bubbly and slightly thickened. I also like to add in blackstrap molasses for a deeper flavor and an iron boost! 4) Pour over granola mixture and mix together with a large mixing spoon 5)Transfer your granola to a baking sheet and spread into an even layer 6) Bake for 15 minutes and up to 20, keeping a close eye on it towards the end and remembering that the nuts will continue to cook a bit once removed from the oven. 7)Let cool before storing in jars or air tight containers. I keep mine in the fridge for up to a week, but it's never lasted that long😋... . . . . #sunsoulwellness #polarvortexfood😂 #stircrazy
. Today's lunch was fresh and flavorful! Brown rice, kidney beans, romaine, pickled radishes (the color!😍), and mango avocado salsa with toasted coconut and lots of fresh lime juice 😋 . I've been spending less time scrolling through social media the past few weeks, and suddenly it feels as if I have so much more time in my day. I didn't (or didn't want to) realize how much time I was actually spending looking at my phone every day. So lately instead of scrolling through my feeds I've been: 🌿reading and journaling 🌿baking! my new hobby! 😋 🌿laying down with Bodhi for naps (he sleeps better, and I'm forced to rest) 🌿prioritizing my yoga practice 🌿going to the gym and lap swimming . Social media has its uses, but for me too much time spent looking at everyone else's posts makes me feel mentally dull and physically lethargic. It's draining. Anyone else feel this way?! . So long story short, I don't plan to be posting as frequently as I have in the past. Maybe that will change in future, but for now I'm very much enjoying the extra space in my life to be present and pursue the activities that bring me #joy. What brings you joy? ☀️ . . . . . . . . . . #sunsoulspirit #plantstrong #simplejoys #hereandnow #lookup
. For the first time in my life I've stepped into a new year without having plans and #goals written down and mapped out. While I did set a few small, personal intentions, I'm choosing to live this year with an open mind and heart in order to remain receptive to whatever may come my way. . As a goal-oriented person this is uncomfortable for me, but also entirely necessary. I spent the past year settling into #motherhood, and I will admit it took me a lot longer than I had anticipated. I haven't slept longer than 4 hours at a time in over a year, and between the exhaustion and the undertaking of this new role I lost myself. . My sense of identity has shifted, and I feel like I'm in the mush phase of a metamorphosis. It's a challenging position to be in. As someone who is always looking for ways to grow, improve, create, and serve, this is unknown territory for me. It's both unnerving and exciting, but I'm so very ready to see what will become of 2019. . I've set intentions that will help support me in this journey and was careful not to accidentally make myself a to-do list (I'm very guilt of this!) . Here's some of what I will be focusing on: -Less time on social media -Being gentle with and kind to myself -Consistent #yoga & #meditation practice -Writing down positive feedback from students (to crowd out self-doubt) -Daily routines and rituals (for #grounding and connection) -Physical movement & time in nature -FUN and LAUGHTER (because life shouldn't ever be TOO serious) . Uncertainty is okay. My eyes are open, and my only plan this year is to float on 🎵☀️ Thank you for being here with me💚 . . . . . . . #sunsoulspirit #letitflow #motherhoodrising
. RANT... Every time I hear someone tell me that they shouldn't eat something delicious because they don't want to gain weight, it honestly hurts my heart. 😪 . I've been thinking about food and weight loss quite a bit over the past several months, and as a result I've become acutely aware of how pervasive and often damaging diet culture really is. It's everywhere, and it's mainly targeted at women. It truly makes me sad when I hear women demean themselves when talking about their weight and how they look. . YOU ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN YOUR WEIGHT. Fixating on a number and forcing yourself to eat in ways that don't feel enjoyable or natural is not kind. It just isn't. Buying into the idea that losing weight creates a health gain is ridiculous when you're creating new, unhealthy mental habits and a stressful relationship with food in order to get there. There are so many factors to good health, and weight loss isn't necessarily one of them! . I'm not saying ALL weightloss is *bad*, and I'm not here to tell you what's best for YOU. All I'm saying is that hearing women around me talking so negatively about themselves because of their appearance has been both bringing me down and firing me up because I've been there myself. I know how it feels to have my value attached to something as superficial as my weight and size. It dims everything. . Your body is your soul's vessel. It is what allows you to experience this thing we call #LIFE. This realization changed everything for me, and I spend every day doing my best to honor and nourish my body daily with both good food AND good thoughts. . Despite what #dietculture wants me to believe about myself, I will choose instead to appreciate my body as it changes throughout the seasons of my life. Instead of focusing on losing weight and shrinking myself down, I'll be filling myself up with all of the joy and beauty I am blessed to be able to experience in this lifetime. . I hope you'll join me. #rantover . . . . . . #sunsoulwellness #selfappreciation #letyoursoulshine #healthateverysize
. Learning about myself has gifted me with a profound sense of #empowerment. The more I understand my tendencies, my preferences, my needs, my emotions, my talents, and my personality the more confident I feel in taking care of myself, drawing necessity boundaries, and making important decisions. . I've learned recently that I thrive when I have a set routine/schedule, but that I also need to set time aside for a leisure and commit to it. I've learned daily exercise is a must for me in order to manage my anxiety. I've come to understand and accept that my sensitivity is one my most powerful traits, in both good and not-so-good ways. I need space and quiet when I'm overwhelmed, and honoring those needs no longer brings me guilt or shame or feelings of "missing out". I've come to realize that water is the best thing for me when I need soothing, and that laughing and play are my greatest medicines. . The more I seek to learn about who I am, the more I love and accept all of my unique qualities. This is still very much a work in progress, but I feel much more grounded and calm when I choose to live in alignment with my personality and my needs. . And the more I learn, the more curious I become. What else is there to discover? 🌊 . . . . . . . . . . #sunsoulspirit #mentalhealth #anahata #selfdiscovery #HSP #highlysensitiveperson
. Home sweet home and back to my kitchen ❤ I love travelling, and I also love the feeling of returning to my cozy bed and home cooked meals after a long trip. . Our time in Costa Rica was full of adventures, both fun and challenging. I learned how to surf, woke up to the sound of howler monkeys every morning, and ate my weight in rice, beans, and plantains. It was exactly what I needed, and now I'm home feeling refreshed. . Lemon pepper #tofu, #kale, and brown rice for a simple, nourishing dinner to welcome us back to home and winter. I miss the heat and humidity of Costa Rica already 🌴 . . . . . . . #sunsoulwellness #plantstrong #eatyourgreens #plantbaseddiet
. Chasing waterfalls 💧 This place is well known by the locals here, but the sign directing towards it was purposely hung upside down and facing away from the road. It wasn't easy to find, and I had to talk to four different to people before we finally found it. . This waterfall pool is magical, and the secrecy adds to the wonder of it all. Not tagging the location because places like this deserve the effort of the discovery 💙
 

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