February Favorites

Hey lovely,

February is the month of love (technically every day is the day of love but according to the greeting card company, we get an extra large dose of it on Valentine's Day), so that being said, here are my February Favorites! 

Favorite breakfast:

 homemade banana oatmeal pancakes, to perfection!

There are those wonderful Sundays where you have some family time with brunch or whatever meal you choose to share these memories with. I found and improvised an amazing and healthy homemade pancake recipe that is so quick to make, it's super exciting! Here it is:

- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 banana
- 4 eggs
- pinch sea salt
- 3 tablespoons coconut flakes
- 1 Tablespoon flax seeds

*This serves about 2 people, so if you want to make them for your whole family or group of friends, double the portion size.

After you place and mix all of the ingredients in the blender, leave the batter in the blender for a few minutes, (the longer you leave it in, the more time it has to get a thicker consistency as it eventually absorbs all of the goodness of the ingredients into one luscious blob more or less). Then time for the flipping (get out your handy dandy: spatula) I like to use coconut oil on the pan. When they are done, you can eat them like that or top it off with fruits (I like grapes or strawberries) and butter or sour-cream. Have them with a cup of green tea with lemon, it is truly the best breakfast/brunch idea!

Favorite show: 

Three's Company 

This classic TV show is super funny, creative, family oriented, and silly with a purpose. These great actors play so well together as well as with the words in an intelligent manner that just creates a great sense of joy and unity in addition to the constant laughter! What was awesome was the fact that on Antenna TV they had a marathon of Three's Company all day on Valentine's Day. Can you feel the love?


Favorite movie

Out-of-Towners (1970) 

This hilarious comedy film (starring Jack Lemmon) is perfect for any family get together. This couple goes on a journey throughout the film and through all of the hurdles and challenges, they stick together. It is a great message, as the only thing we can rely on is the people we love to get somewhere in life. Two is better than one, and that daily support, inspiration and devotion to one another is what drives us all to achieve greatness.

Favorite Quote:

"Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Mind. Body. Spirit."- Anonymous

I saw this quote somewhere and don't know the original author, but it makes sense. The most important task for us all is to truly and honestly fall in love with ourselves, our lives, and our journeys. Each so special and so different, we owe it to ourselves to respect our truth on a daily basis. That means, focus on the good in your life, make choices that feed your heart and soul, and don't necessarily be molded by traditions or concepts that you grew up with within society. Formulate your own authentic way of living life so that it makes you calm and at peace within yourself.  
 
Favorite moment:

 The 2015 Oscars

Lady Gaga sang Julie Andrews songs from the Sound of Music and it was so overwhelmingly perfect. Her voice is powerfully angelic and her performance was a shock to many. It was just such a beautiful moment.

Favorite tea:

Red Clover Tea 

Love this tea. It is yummy and good for you. I usually drink it with a little sweet something like my homemade truffles or pancakes.

Favorite dessert:

Chocolate Truffles

This awesome dessert is not only raw, it is healthy, delicious, and the first dessert I made myself! All that you need is a great blender, a good freezer, some simple ingredients, and some love :) Here are the ingredients: 

- 1 cup of walnuts

- 3 Tablespoons of raw cacao powder

- 1 teaspoon coconut oil

- 4 Tablespoons coconut flakes (shredded and unsweetened)

- 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt

- 4-5 dates

- cinnamon * (optional) 

Mix all of the ingredients in the blender. Put the dates in first and then the walnuts, then the rest of the ingredients and mix until sticky. Form little balls and put in freezer. In a few hours you will have a delicious treat that is amazingly tasty!

Style your Success Contributor

Hi lovely!

Happy Monday! I want to share my new articles with you all that I am currently writing for "Style your Success" so I will be posting the links below as soon as they are officially published. This is a great site that welcomes success as confidence, positivity, and gratitude. Enjoy and let me know if you want me to write about something different as well!

My first article was inspired by Valentine's Day. On this particular day many people begin to feel uptight and tense about the whole idea of love. Rest assured, "love day" is occurring every single day, so this article will help you understand love in a more realistic manner--> How to Live with Love

My second article is about incorporating some healthy and tasty smoothies into your daily lifestyle. Check out these amazingly delicious recipes--> 3 Super Smoothies







XOXO-Lusciously Levi

Welcome 2015!

Welcome 2015! It's a new year, a new light and sense of love that we can all feel. However, in society, that typically means that there is a lot that people seem to desire to change about themselves at the drop of a coin. There are recurrent resolutions circulating throughout and that seems to uncover an uncanny idea that people are just not satisfied with themselves.

The whole point of this crazy and beautiful journey called life is to live in the present moment and savor each scent, each soul, and each experience. Sure we can actively grow to be better people and choose better habits, but this should already be happening on a daily basis, as it is a lifestyle choice. Although, if we so desperately choose to focus on that material aspect (chasing after money, working out 24/7 to fit a desirable size, obsessing over competing or comparing any aspect of our lives with others), we eventually loose sight of the real meaning of life.

Therefore, the glorious New Year is not about sole resolutions but about living life presently, fully, with joy and gratitude. This kind of living is done from your heart. At the root of it all, a quote that clearly resonates with that idea is as follows:

"You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body"  - C. S. Lewis

This may be a daunting thought at first, after we have tried for so long to fit in and follow society blindly, and adapt to certain traditions that may not define us at all. We have a tendency to complain, to argue, to prove our points, to be upset that nothing seems perfect. If we were to stop doing that and to learn to be grounded, caring, supportive, and kind, we would turn around our unhappiness and enjoy our lives more fully. We would be able to love and share that love with people around us, spreading that positive energy. We would be able to honestly express our hearts, free our souls, and accept all that we are --> Divine Love

La Vida Es Amor

Life is love. This is a fact. Yet sometimes, you must go through an experience or two to make yourself realize this simple fact. Maybe you just don't understand people around you. Sometimes people around you don't seem to understand you. Maybe this is a time of transition in humanity. As humans, we begin to feel certain things and reemerge as beings that are desperately searching for that universal sense of love.

Love is the higher intelligence 

I have come to some understandings about love, over time, as it is not something that is taboo or egotistically based. It is not a romantic obsession or a desiring illusion. On the contrary, if you really know who you are, you will figure out that you are love. You are all that is pure. It might sound silly, but hey, love was never made to be complicated. We just made it like that with all these rules and formulas to what is preferred within society. But really, love is all around us, if we can slow down enough to see it, feel it, live it, and breathe it.

Love is not materialistic and does not feel like a competition or make you feel like a victim or hero. It just is..

Each time you remember the truth of who you are, you truly bring more light into the world.

Know the difference between those who feed your ego and those who feed your soul -- examples--If a person wants to be your friend to gain something from you, they are not feeding your soul. If people around you only want to be popular and do things that might not resonate with you, they are not interested in feeding your soul. That is ok, but that does not mean you have to continue to actively spend your time with them. Let them find their way. Life is a voyage that is homeward bound and home is where the heart is. So the journey is getting in touch with what the heart needs to feel opened, loved, connected, and supported

Sometimes I still have no understanding of anything or anyone. Sometimes I get lost around people. But then I think of what gives me meaning, my family, my true friends, and positive energy. We all tend to forget what truly matters in this beautiful world, which is loving your life and family each and every day. So on this lovely holiday season, let's get back to remembering that true meaning of life, by fully expressing our hearts.

**Instead of making more resolutions, let's all try to focus more on the inner you and then you will be balanced. Just learn to be here, now, in the present moment, as a true gift to us. Eat less processed foods, stay away from alcohol, don't smoke, eat nutritious foods (greens, veggies, fruits), respect your body in a way that makes you feel like you deserve all that you are.**

**Love life every day physically and spiritually. What does this mean? Basically, don't force things on you. Either that be a certain career, certain people, etc. Go with the flow more, and simply love people for who they are. We are all trying to be our best selves, but we are on different levels., so we need to accept all as is, and this is OK. How do you physically love life: Enjoy taking your walk or working out, enjoy eating your meals, enjoy spending time with loved ones; the basis is priority. Now spiritually: We all desperately want to find meaning in life at some point or another. Meaning equals pure joy, happiness, contentment, and utter satisfaction. That requires going on an inward journey to the Self. Uncover the true depths of your soul and find what makes you feel free, what makes your soul burst with light and energy. It's all about your true expression of your divine authenticity. So go on and find yourself, for you will then understand the meaning of life. 

Love ya'll!
Lusciously Levi