Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes + Weekly Finds || 5.15.15

 || Catch Up or Ketchup? ||

Changes. It's all about the change and how you handle the shifts and slides of life. Will you let something that pulls you off track ruin you, or will you look at it and say hey, what's up? you wanna challenge me? alright, I'm game. It can be easy to get caught up in the day to day expectations and realities, but one day, you'll wake up and realize that living the same day for 75 years does not a life make, and growing and evolving might just be the best plan.

I've changed A Beautiful Recovery to Powered by Greens for many reasons. I started this blog as a space to heal -- there are longer pieces hidden way way way in the archives that speak of feminism, of depression, and of personal day to day life. But then this blog became a space I wanted to speak my truth and share the knowledge I was gaining -- posts about nutrition, yoga, and wellness started to pop up. There were still posts about life and the feelings that accompany humanity, but I didn't want to feel like my whole life was just a path along recovery. I wanted to feel alive, to be empowered and powerful in all of the aspects of my life. And I wanted my journey and my evolution to be a starting point for conversation, for the expansion of knowledge, and for the empowering of others. So here we are, carving out a new space for the celebration of life, and I'm telling you guys, it's all goooood.

I'll unveil the subtle shifts and changes over the next few weeks, but for now, know that I'm not going anywhere. It took me a while to find my voice again, but I am ready for a change. And I am ready to help you change, too, if you're willing. We got this (insert fist emoji)!

Xx.

What changes have you made lately? Are you ready for the weekend? Let me know in the comments below, on twitter, or on facebook!

LINKS & FINDS ||

A moral bucket list. Something worth considering, eh?

One woman's distaste for packing school lunches.

It's all about perspective -- weeds are beautiful.

So funny. Why is your millennial crying?

Expert ways to start fresh with your career. Don't regret that you never started.

How to get your beauty sleep no matter where you are in life.

For the yogis out there -- how to get over your fear of inversions.

Explore, love, hope, and be yourself. Always.

xx

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Pause & Take a Breath || Yoga Wednesday | 3.18.15

|| Breathe Deeply & Let it All Go ||

- Find yourself a comfortable, safe space to sit.

- You can either sit cross-legged or lie down with your back flat on the floor or mat.

- I invite you to close your eyes.

- Take a few deep breaths, drawing awareness to your breath and allowing it to flow deeply and calmly.

- Draw your hands to your belly and take a few deep breaths here. Breathe into your lower belly, in deep, full breaths. Cultivate stillness within your limbs. Accept any thoughts coming your way. Bring them with you into your space and allow yourself to move to a calm and safe space in mind and body.

- Next, draw your hands to your ribs. Breathe expansive energy into this area of your core. Feel your intercostal muscles expand and contract, equally and openly.

- Now, place your palms over your heart, perhaps your right over your left. Move them in clockwise circles, opening up your heart chakra to receiving the good energy and vibrations. Notice how this may light up your heart and fires up your inspiration. Acknowledge the emotions and thoughts asociated with this opening of your soul. Your breath may be more shallow here. Notice and accept without judgment.

- Now keep your left hand on your heart while your right hand drops to your lower belly. Breathe deep, full breaths, starting at your chest, moving to your ribs, and landing in your lower belly. Exhale out of your lower belly, out through your ribs, and finally releasing from your chest. This breath will feel like a wave. Repeat about three more times or for as long as you’d like.

- Notice how this calms you. Notice how you draw in and adjust your mind to move with your soul’s breath. Allow this ease to be a part of your life. To move back into the everyday energy around you, draw awareness back to your breath – perhaps it deepens now—and slowly blink your eyes back to present.

- Enjoy breaths of fresh air ;)

+ how was that for you? did you try it? what was holding you back if you didn't?

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Annnnnd We're Back || 3.16.15

It cannot possibly be the middle of March already, can it? I guess it certainly can/is. Wow. Amazing how quickly it can come and go if we don't slow down and appreciate it all. Today marks the first day in an emotional and physical cleanse of all the toxic build up in my life. I'll be drinking plenty of smoothies, helloooo beets, setting careful intentions around how I'd like my career and relationships to evolve, and really harnessing my true energy. I'm also considering a tattoo ;) oh boy. Who's with me?

I'm so grateful. Period. I wish there was a narrow and specific list today, but I would go on and on for hours. I'll try. I'm grateful for my family (even if it's messed up half the time). I'm grateful for coffee, romance novels, Snapchat, friends that live next door, starting my own business, inspiring others to be their authentic true self, teaching yoga, breathing, the list could go on and on. I'm getting ready to hunker down and rejuvenate this spring to be my best self ever. If you're looking to do the same, sign up for a f r e e health consultation (about 50 minutes). You know you want to.

Love you all. Cannot wait to see what lays in store. Xx.

+what will you do with your springtime energy?

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