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December 20, 2013

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When there is quiet space in the mind, there is space for new thought to come in. ⠀
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When we are reflective, we are receptive. ⠀
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When we get curious, the possibilities are endless.⠀
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(more gems of wisdom from the Three Principles)

Ps... I’m off to @soulcircusfestival today... a week of soul nourishment and lots of yoga!! 😍

#Rawgust day 14... this was probably my favourite meal yet! Raw mushroom curry based on @onegreenplanet’s recipe (see my stories)
So simple... slice 3 cups mushrooms thinly, dice half onion and marinade in 1tbs soy sauce and 1tbs lemon juice for min 15 mins.
Meanwhile blend 1/2 cup cashew nuts with 1tbs curry powder and other half of the onion. Serve mushroom mix into bowls and pour curry sauce over. Fresh coriander as a garnish would’ve been amazing… but I didn’t have any! 👌🏻

#Rawgust is still going strong… Although I will admit I’ve only been about 90% raw with the odd cooked meal with family and the odd cooked snack or salad topping.

I’m loving experimenting with salad dressings, just looking through my blog archives today I found this avocado ‘coodles’ bowl... one for lunch I think!

Last nights #Rawgust dinner... finely chopped veggies and mango strips with peanut satay style dip and large lettuce leaves from the garden to use as wraps! Inspired by @loveandlemons blog ...Yummy 😋

I have been reading back through all the interview transcriptions as part of my 'creativity' book research.
This was an extract from one of the very first conversations with the wonderful @theheartworker and I find myself both loving yet resisting the truth of this statement!

Can you relate?

I am incredibly excited to present to you this spiritual firewalk experience...⠀
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When I first qualified as a firewalk instructor almost 18 months ago, I knew I wanted to create a deeply connected, deeply spiritual and deeply self-empowering immersive experience... I just wasn't sure what it would look like or how it would come together.⠀
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In teaming up with my wonderful friends Laura and Gareth (aka Mrandmrsbrilliant) and Jon Boys (aka firewalk instructor and trainer extraordinaire!) it has finally come into being!⠀
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This will be an evening combining a meal of nourishing plant-based foods, a sound wave to connect with your heart and a firewalk to support you in connecting to the very best version of YOU. It is an immersive experience to deeply connect.⠀
⠀
Taking on the firewalk is a powerful physical representation of 'playing big' and stepping beyond your comfort zone. It is about an inward focus and trusting your heart when your head fills with fear and doubt. It’s about challenging your beliefs and moving beyond what you thought was possible just moments before… If you can walk the fire, what else becomes possible in your life?⠀
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There are limited spaces... get in touch to book your spot asap! If these dates don't work for you, let me know and I will let you know of any future events.⠀
⠀
If you have any questions- I am happy to help! Message me ⠀
To book please email: mrandmrsbrilliant@gmail.com

Love this... the final page from @elizabeth_gilbert_writer’s Big Magic. 💛

Today is the kind of day I feel all over the place.

I try not to get drawn into other peoples dramas, but sometimes despite best intentions it just happens. Epecially when it’s people you care about.

Today is one of those days.
oh well I’m human, just got to roll with it and find ways to re-centre and ground.

I’ve just been to the gym and I’m now sitting on my bed at home, looking like a sweaty mess, thinking that really I need to get my ass in the shower. Instead I’m writing this ramble.

I’m also really feeling the need for some chocolate right now. I just scanned through my dropbox recipe photo files with the word ‘choc’ as my search- this pic came up- a raw cacao and coconut hot chocolate, I can get away with that for #rawgust right?

Done.
Shower and chocolate and all will be alright again in my world.

Always take time to step away and listen to that quiet inner voice, it always has the answer.

It’s not easy to do in this noisy world, with so many external forces vying for our attention, making a start ourselves and drowning out that quiet inner voice... But it’s always there if you create the space to trust and listen. 💛

My new article... #Repost @balancegarden
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3 ways with watermelon this summer. Enjoy cooling down with this delicious fruit with 3 recipes from @johodson

Up on the blog now via the link in the bio "Latest Post"⠀
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P.S While you're there, don't forget to enter our giveaway (the link is at the end of the article) to win two passes to @makemorefest which isn’t just arts and crafts, but will also have a big foodie focus where you can learn techniques from around the world to pickle, ferment, bake, fillet, photograph, and much more! We have a pair of day passes worth £70 to giveaway to one Balance Garden reader and a friend 💕

This was my first #rawgust dinner from Wednesday... I decided to shoot it on the floor as the wood made a nice backdrop, though I hadn’t anticipated my boyfriends dog coming in for a nibble! 😂

My favourite ‘milkshake’ ...raw cacao, banana, maca, medicinal mushroom powder, cashew butter, ice and water... 👌🏻 Perfect for a hot summers day treat (and when you’re feeling under the weather!)

...Then let me know your answer!⠀
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That's the beauty of it.... we can recreate ourselves in each and every moment. We can present ourselves to the world however we chose. We can choose a new title, wear a new hat or focus on a different side of our multi-faceted life.⠀
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There is such freedom in that knowledge, don't you think?

It’s the first day of #rawgust ... so this is probably the last cooked meal be sharing in a while! This was my epic ‘last supper’ yesterday that my dad made me when I mentioned I was going raw for August! (I even managed to fit in a chocolate cake for dessert!) 😂

Did you see my post yesterday? Anyone else giving Rawgust a try?

I am intrigued to try #rawgust this... starting tomorrow!⠀
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I feel very unprepared and aware that it may not run perfectly or smoothly but that's ok. I like the spontaneity that speaks to me in this moment. I resonate with the message in @ethcs recent post.⠀
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Having spent time at @rawfestuk last weekend, and more recently exploring the connection between a plant-based diet and our innate sense of creativity for my forthcoming book, I am learning that a raw vegan diet has the potential to bring you even closer to that connection with self, with source, with nature.⠀
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My good friend @happyonfruit recently shared her raw journey with me a part of my book research and I was inspired more than ever to try it for myself. Curiosity has now got the better of me, particularly as my boyfriend is also on board with the challenge. ⠀
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In moments like this I come back to this quote by Matt Cutts:⠀
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"The next 30 days I'm going to pass with you like it or not, So why not think about something you always want to try and give it a shot for the next 30 days"⠀
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Pause a moment here... maybe you are intrigued but find the idea overwhelming. It's also a chance to put your own twist on things:⠀
- drink a green smoothie or juice for 30 days⠀
- go 'raw till 4' for 30 days⠀
- have a raw lunch for 30 days⠀
- go raw Monday-Friday for 30 days⠀
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It's simply about getting curious to explore what becoming the very best version of you could look like. For 30 days.⠀
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Who's in? ⠀
#rawgust

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When there is quiet space in the mind, there is space for new thought to come in. ⠀
⠀
When we are reflective, we are receptive. ⠀
⠀
When we get curious, the possibilities are endless.⠀
⠀
(more gems of wisdom from the Three Principles)

Ps... I’m off to @soulcircusfestival today... a week of soul nourishment and lots of yoga!! 😍

#Rawgust day 14... this was probably my favourite meal yet! Raw mushroom curry based on @onegreenplanet’s recipe (see my stories)
So simple... slice 3 cups mushrooms thinly, dice half onion and marinade in 1tbs soy sauce and 1tbs lemon juice for min 15 mins.
Meanwhile blend 1/2 cup cashew nuts with 1tbs curry powder and other half of the onion. Serve mushroom mix into bowls and pour curry sauce over. Fresh coriander as a garnish would’ve been amazing… but I didn’t have any! 👌🏻

#Rawgust is still going strong… Although I will admit I’ve only been about 90% raw with the odd cooked meal with family and the odd cooked snack or salad topping.

I’m loving experimenting with salad dressings, just looking through my blog archives today I found this avocado ‘coodles’ bowl... one for lunch I think!

Last nights #Rawgust dinner... finely chopped veggies and mango strips with peanut satay style dip and large lettuce leaves from the garden to use as wraps! Inspired by @loveandlemons blog ...Yummy 😋

I have been reading back through all the interview transcriptions as part of my 'creativity' book research.
This was an extract from one of the very first conversations with the wonderful @theheartworker and I find myself both loving yet resisting the truth of this statement!

Can you relate?

I am incredibly excited to present to you this spiritual firewalk experience...⠀
⠀
When I first qualified as a firewalk instructor almost 18 months ago, I knew I wanted to create a deeply connected, deeply spiritual and deeply self-empowering immersive experience... I just wasn't sure what it would look like or how it would come together.⠀
⠀
In teaming up with my wonderful friends Laura and Gareth (aka Mrandmrsbrilliant) and Jon Boys (aka firewalk instructor and trainer extraordinaire!) it has finally come into being!⠀
⠀
This will be an evening combining a meal of nourishing plant-based foods, a sound wave to connect with your heart and a firewalk to support you in connecting to the very best version of YOU. It is an immersive experience to deeply connect.⠀
⠀
Taking on the firewalk is a powerful physical representation of 'playing big' and stepping beyond your comfort zone. It is about an inward focus and trusting your heart when your head fills with fear and doubt. It’s about challenging your beliefs and moving beyond what you thought was possible just moments before… If you can walk the fire, what else becomes possible in your life?⠀
⠀
There are limited spaces... get in touch to book your spot asap! If these dates don't work for you, let me know and I will let you know of any future events.⠀
⠀
If you have any questions- I am happy to help! Message me ⠀
To book please email: mrandmrsbrilliant@gmail.com