Apple banana flaxseed flaxseed oil weekend blend smoothie

Hi lovely!

Happy weekend! Now is the time to take a step back from the hectic week, honing in on your center, and gathering your peaceful state of mind and self. to help you with this transition, let's add a smoothie to your daily grind, literally, because we will be grinding all of the ingredients in a fellow blender :) Here is the complete recipe for this surprisingly sweet tasting smoothie:


Apple banana flaxseed flaxseed oil weekend blend smoothie 

- 1/2 a lemon (use its' juice)
- small piece of avocado
- 1-2 handfuls of mixed greens: lettuce, romaine, spinach, etc.
- 1 tbsp Flaxseed Oil
- 1-2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 1-4 of an apple
- 1-4 of a banana
- a few pieces of broccoli
- water for desired consistency


This smoothie turned out particularly smooth and creamy, which is always a fun result! Sip slowly to savor each sip and enjoy :)

 

A Bit of Ranting Today :)

 Dalai Lama's Wise Words

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

-so simple, so ideal, and so hard to master. 
-a learning process, a lifetime of behaving in a certain way. 
-Let us all learn this, breathe this, and do this a bit more often in our daily lives.    

 Don't put people down

We try to be the best we can be. But what we need to remember that other people shouldn't be taken advantage of. There is a shame in putting others down but feeling initial superiority. This seems to be some kind of psychological complex enforced by insecure individuals in an effort to maintain some sort of falsified image they have once created. When people miss out on their own confidence, they play out on people's nerves, or attempt to anyway. We have the power to build an imaginary wall and inhibit any remarks that come hither in our direction.

Have a piece of dark chocolate and a banana (for an extra sweet and yummy taste) and be happy! Indulge yourself once in a while and treat yourself as priority, always. Love yourself.

 Ladies, we all have "The List" of what we expect our man to be like. His family, money, background, manners, etc.: the explicit and specific qualities that will make sense for a husband, father, mate, and partner. But why is it when we meet a man that grabs our attention, we throw that list out, or partially anyhow? When we gravitate toward someone specific, is it based solely on "The List", or is there some wiggle room there?

Memorial Weekend Inspiration

 Memorial Day Weekend

What is Memorial Day anyway? We celebrate it every year, school and work is off, and we enjoy some family fun. But sales aside, what's the actual history behind it all? Well, as we salute every American hero on this day who served in the United States Armed Forces, we remain truly grateful as American citizens.

Today specifically, we remember that the men and women who support us fight for us. So on this day every year, we commemorate the soldiers who died in the Civil War and beyond. Let us come together in support and honor the great work that the military service continuously provides for us, including safety, freedom, and peace! The traditional observance
on Memorial Day is the raised United States Flag  and then it respectively lowers until noon. It represents the process during the day, and through this process, we respect and remember the millions of both men and women who gave their lives to the service of their country. Let us participate, and honor and rise as we realize what the American Flag stands for: liberty and justice for all.

Weekend Quote: Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Weekend Thought: We have different ideas of soul mates. Sometimes we obsess over the ideal form, but that's irrelevant. The main thing that a soul mate should provide for us is a better "us". A better you, a better me. That's it, simply. The person makes you a better person and you him. It's a give and take, equally. It is magical though, because the feeling of being your true self and someone not only validating it but enhancing it is all we need from someone. To help us grow, reach our wisdom, and make the world a better place should bring us peace at the end of the day.

Weekend To-Do: To do good and feel good you must take the first steps to acquire success. These steps are based on your desires to achieve your dreams. Remember, there is no competition, only progress to be completed. Take action ❤ 

A delicious weekend breakfast! This french toast is yummy and satisfying, with cheese, a bit of whole butter, and a sizzle of maple syrup!

 A cup of tea, some warm sunshine, and a clear blue sky in New York (first March weekend of 2013)