Kale & Rosemary Soup...

Today, I am bringing out the crock pot and attempting to make this soup. I love kale, rosemary, potatoes... basically all of the above. I think I'm also going to mix it up a bit and add some butternut squash. Exciting, yea? I think so.

For the Recipe, Click here: Roasted Tomato & Rosemary Soup with Kale and Potatoes

Happy Monday!

I hope all of you had a great weekend. Whether it was super busy, or restorative... I hope you made time for yourself! This week will be full of writing, running, yoga and of course hanging with my pup. Happy, Happy Monday! : )

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In Need:

Of some yoga on a Sunday. I have never practiced on Sunday before. I'm not sure why... perhaps it's because I usually love longs runs on Sundays, or I'm just too lazy. This weekend, as much as I felt the urge to give into the inevitable draw of trying to forget about the stresses in my life, I decided to tread moderately and try not to lose myself in the midst of what would be easy. It never feels right to add harm onto harm. Because we all know when you step back to reality, you have to deal with what you're going through no matter what, so you might as well go ahead and do it without adding the hangover or lack of real sleep. Instead of the urge to do harm when everything seems to be chaotic in life, embrace the urge to take care of yourself. Perhaps, give yourself a little more love and not worry about the things in life that simply add more stress. Allow for time to heal...

I hope all of you are taking the Sunday to have some fun and relax...

"Even a little of this practice will
shelter you from great sorrow"
- Bhagavad Gita

Balancing Acts

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend. What are your plans?? On Wednesday I started reading this book and I haven't been able to put it down. It's a funny and heart-warming read about four friends who all begin doing yoga together. Their lives are all different, but in some way, I believe I can relate to every single one of the characters! Set in New York, these ladies are all dealing with all of the struggles of finding the right job, mate and balance within themselves. Ahem, I can't say that I don't relate, because I absolutely do! If you're looking for a really good read that wraps around your heart and keeps you entertained... read this!

From Kate

When I came across this yesterday on Kate's blog, a bobo mess, it made me smile a little, laugh and think of France. I have no idea why it made me laugh. Perhaps because I am going to attempt making this, and although Kate makes it sound easy and breezy, I have a feeling I will get halfway in and think, what the heck am I doing?

But, what the hell! It sounds fun to make and looks pretty!

PS- I still need to make pecan tassies... I've been slacking on my culinary expeditions, but I'll get back into them!

Nourishment

The theme of the month in our yoga class is nourishment. It honestly couldn't be more fitting at this time of year or at this time in my life. After the three weeks I had prior to this one, I am feeling a little drained, a little tired, and a little unbalanced. Nourishment is the term given to the substance necessary for growth, health and good condition. It's listening to yourself and giving yourself what you need. As I walked into my first yoga class since the beginning of October, I knew it was going to be a little tough. Going through the poses I found some to be harder than others, and when I found myself shaky or unstable, I let myself fall. Sometimes you have to accept what is going on, exactly as it is especially when you can't change the circumstance. Frustration begins when we try to fix things too quickly or simply act as if everything is okay, when in truth things are not okay. Honor yourself. Honor every part of you. Honor every feeling, every worry and let it pass through you. My yoga teacher read to us at the beginning of class from an excerpt stating that we are all exactly where we need to be, going through exactly what we need to be going through. Lessons are always right on time. During these lessons allow yourself to be nourished.

A few excerpts from Journey to the Heart...

Seek healing, a refilling of energy and spirit as soon as you need it. You don't have to push yourself to give, do, or perform when your body, mind, soul, and emotions need to heal. Seek support and natural balance. Listen to your body, listen to your soul, and both will tell you what they need and when...

Find the balance that's right for you. Become sensitive to your needs. When you become stressed, depleted, out of sync, in need of healing... Nurture and care for yourself until you're in balance once again.

Much like breathing...
You can not give out, unless you take in.


Don't worry too much about all the things you have to do, all the things you have to decide. Be with yourself in the present moment and for the time being let go of everything else and allow yourself to be nourished... to be taken care of.

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Wishing for a Sweet November...

After the month of October, I am wishing for a wonderful November full of new beginnings, healing and perhaps some skiing!

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