Breakthrough.
I found myself crying on my way home from work this afternoon for lunch. Crying, for the first time in a Very long time, not out of saddness, but out of pure happiness. This sounds cliche but I’m writing to remind myself - there was a country song on, “I thank God for unanswered prayers.” Oh, how many times this entire past year, two years, three years have I prayed and wished so SO SO many things that just never came to fruition. I was angry for a long time, I was upset and thought that God had forgotten about me.
Today, on my way home, I thought about my life and could not find one thing that would make me Happier than I already am. I am at such a good place in my life. And so I write today to say thank you, God, for unanswered prayers.
arugula salad
makes one giant bowl-ful
1 large mango, cubed
1 avocado, diced
3/4 cup macadamia nuts, roasted/salted
5 cups fresh arugula
optional add-in’s: sweet onions, diced apple, diced pineapple … more
dressing (or use your own recipe):
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp agave syrup
pepper
dash garlic powder
directions:
1. i made a quickie salad dressing out of a few of my favorite flavors. whisked it together and tossed it with the salad ingredients - except the arugula!
2. i tossed the avocado, mango and nuts with the salad dressing - then poured it right over the greens. i didn’t toss the salad together until we were ready to serve the salad. otherwise the arugula would get quite soggy.
3. top with fresh black pepper! serve!never ever use garlic powder, ever. otherwise this looks deeeeelish.
Via Somewhat Famous
siximpossiblethingsforbreakfast:
1. be impeccable with your word. - speak with integrity. say only what you mean. avoid using the word to speak against yourself or gossip about others. use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
2. don’t take anything personally. - nothing others do is because of you. what others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. when you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.
3. don’t make assumptions. - find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. with just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.
4. always do your best. - your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.
don miguel ruiz | code for life
a very apropos message.
[source: miguelruiz.com, via anniefromiowa spotted from littlelaur]
I LOVED this! Thanks Jess :)
Costa Rica!
I haven’t been on Tumblr in awhile ~~~ TOO much going on at work - and now working out again! I can’t tell you how great I feel when I’m on a regular workout schedule. SO Why is it so hard to motivate to work out? Quite the question…..But I thought I’d share how excited I am for OFF season (Crested Butte thing) and going to Costa Rica with my man! <3 Hoping to take TONS of photos and write a lot while I’m there ~ all great things to add to my page when I return :) Yay for Costa! Time off <3 my MAN <3.
Doesn’t even begin to show the simple beauty of this wonderful POW morning. But I had to post as it’s the only photo I have - taken right outside my office. Love these mornings - ExcitEMENT is in the air and people are genuinely “happy”.
About me
I will be 27 years old in June ~ I cannot believe it. Closing in on the "over the hill at 30", yikes :) I'm currently living in Crested Butte, CO and trying to soak up as much joy and laughter that life has to offer me.I am a dreamer - AND a critical thinker. Imagine that. I find it hard to concentrate at times but am very motivated.
I try to always focus on the postive; what I DO have. I am an old soul. I am hopeful. I love to LauGH.
My friends ARE my family and I care about them very much. I value honesty and integrity because I will give you that in return. I am random at times and can be hard to follow. Most of the time, I'd like to say I am a crazy, beautiful mess. :) This is me. I hope you find some of the things I have to say intuitive, hopeful and yes sometimes, CrAzY.
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