You Have the Ability to Make Your Dreams Reality

Last year I woke up feeling inspired and created a piece about our dreams. I kept thinking about all our thought leaders and realized that in one way or another, this is the message they share, you will never have a dream you don't have the ability to achieve. I used the word universe, but you can exchange this word for a word you prefer, Source, God, Spirit, or whatever makes sense to you.

We spend so many days doubting our abilities, questioning our purpose. What I know for sure is that dreams are messages that come to us from deep within. Throughout our lives we receive messages that guide us as we walk through life. Embrace these thoughts. Allow yourself to be inspired by a higher power that knows the path to your greatest self. Take the necessary steps both small and large to begin the journey of your dreams.

I would love to hear from you. What are you dreams? Be brave and speak them into existence.

My Favorite Place in Kyoto, Japan

Eliminate Cravings All Day with this Simple Smoothie

I'm not one to post about food and diet or anything like that. I usually stray away from these types of posts because I think women already have enough bullshit to deal with just being mother's, partners, and friends that we don't need added pressure from the exercise/diet industry.

But,...this recipe was just too good not to share. As I'm quickly approaching 50 I noticed my body is definitely changing and my daily cravings have substantially increase. I don't just attribute this to my hormones, I'm sure stress plays a big part as well. I came across a few tips and came up with this recipe. I decided to keep the smoothie as basic as possible.

I am now on day 5 of making this drink and I am truly amazed that I am not craving salty snacks or any junk food. Really! No bullshit. I am feeling full and my cravings have disappeared. I mainly attribute the decreased cravings to increased fiber with the flax and chia.

Here's the recipe in case anyone wants to try. Throw it all in a Nutri Bullet or blender in any order.

Coconut Milk

Chocolate flavored vegan protein - I scoop

Chia Seeds - 1 tbsp

'Flax Seeds - 1 tbsp

Walnuts - handful

Peanut Butter - 1 tbsp

Ice

I am really digging this smoothie and am now trying different variations. I did a strawberry/blueberry mix today and it was ok. Not as good as this one, but it's good to have variety.

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