​"Feelings are for Feeling." That' right, that is what they are meant for--to be heard, spoken, felt, and explored. If you don't allow all the feelings to be felt (even the icky ones), then they just comes back to find us, and often get that much stronger. 

If you've been taking any of my online classes lately, you know I have been citing this quote lately and singing Glennon Doyles' praises. I've been reading her book, Untamed. This is such a lovely tale what it means to lead with your heart and truly embrace the life that you fully deserve. Other great quotes that I love:

I am absolutely obsessed with these motivation cards from Kris Karr. These Crazy Sexy Love Notes are perfect motivation resources and I literally use all the time. There are many motivation cards or affirmation resources our there, but I've found these to be one of the best. Primarily because I think they are legit "magic!" LOL

I am not sure if they are, but it seems that whenever I do pick a card from this deck, it reflects that I really need  to hear in that very moment--its kind of creepy to be honest! It's like my inner self is talking to me and guiding me to that very affirmation.  At any rate, they are a great pick me up.

​I pull one whenever I feel like I need something to cheer me up during the day, or guide me in the morning or even after I meditate. I thought I would resurface and share, as I think we would all use some love and positivity right now. Check it out enjoy some healing! 

Let's face it... This week was really insanely rough. On top of the novel corona virus taking over 100,000 lives last week (and disproportional taking the lives in communities of color)-- this week, we were greeted with a series of events that reminded us of all of the hate, violence, in justice, and inequities that exist in our country. It's just NOT OK and is so infuriating. And more than anything, it makes me just so sad.  I know, personally I hit my breaking point this weekend--it all felt like too much... because it is. 

I woke up on Saturday in a huge funk and could barely get myself out of bed. But I forced myself to get up, I rolled out my mat and just laid outside in my back yard, searching for something to anchor on. For once, I finally said, 'just let it out. let it be messy' ... 'feelings are for feeling. let it out, don't deny what's there.'
And trust, I really did just need to let it out. From there, I was able to just sort things out better. 

My morning rant and outburst actually led to a very healing space, in which I was able to lean into a meditation. I wanted to share with you in case it might be helpful. 

Be well, and take care of YOU. Honor however that the looks like for yourself. #justshowup  

As a kid, I absolutely loved getting a mango lassi every time my family went out to eat indian food. My grandmother never made this a home, so we only got it when we went out. It was always so refreshing. I remember thinking, 'they must sit there juicing and pureeing the mangos with great care' (it always took so long to get after I ordered it - I guess everything always seems long as a kid).

It was always well worth the wait.  Each time it was my turn to order I couldn't wait to tell the waiter, "one mango lassi, please!"... that was until I learned many Indian restaurants pour it from a processed bottle (at least in Tucson, AZ they do). It totally broke my heart and took the nostalgia out of it, but I still love the drink!

This is a my healthy take on one of my favorite childhood drinks,  Indian Mango Lassi. A Mango Lassi is typically made with mango, milk, sugar, and yogurt. I've substituted with yogurt with greek yogurt for more protein and added turmeric, not just because it's orange too, but because  1) we know, I am obsessed with Turmeric and it's health benefits, and 2) I put it in every smoothie or recipe any chance I get. This smoothie makes for a great breakfast  or dessert shake.