.......~1 RAW GIRL~ Hello Wonderland Lifestreaming.....

Creating a Kickstarter Project for 2012

2011-12-31T20:57:00.004-06:00

UPDATE: AS OF 1/6/2012 KICKSTARTER ACCEPTED OUR PROJECT-WHOOT

Now the real work begins as we prepare our BIG Launch! stay tuned...

The Sage Garden

http://margoandcharles.blogspot.com/

This site is our kickstarter project in a nutshell. We are still putting together some of the required information, however we submitted our project to Kickstarter for approval on New Years Eve. It should only take 2-3 days for approval and then we can really get excited about whats to follow!!!

This is our Kickstarter Page (once we are approved then it will be fleshed out).

http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/thesagegarden

If this resonates with you, please share it with everyone you know...we truly appreciate all the help we receive to manifest this beautiful dream into being for the New Year- 2012!!!!

Practice

2011-09-30T20:28:00.005-05:00

My moment to moment mantra is:
I know what I dont want, so what do I want?

No matter what is going on in my head or in my life...as any situation arises I make the above statement and then I ask myself what I want. It allows me to re-frame my perception..So I do not feel helpless or out of control, nor do I feel controlled by circumstances that are not what I desire.

In early August of this year, I began with my food. I completely cut animal meat out of my diet. Since then I have lost weight effortlessly...mood/emotions have been balanced and clear. Digestion issues have completely cleared up. I feel awesome and have a lot of good energy. This is what I wanted so of course I am pleased with the results. Here is my Twitter Gallery...see what I eat http://twitter.com/#!/1rawgirl/media/grid

All around me, I see and hear people talk about all the things that they are unhappy or displeased with in their life. People spend a lot of time consumed with negative stories and beliefs that make it very difficult for a space of love and truth to turn things in their life around. Struggle, anger and frustration seem to be a big part of peoples focus. This was how I felt far too often, until I turned things around with the tools I now use. I am so happy that I am finally getting the hang of manifesting the reality that I want to experience. I no longer feel overwhelmed by the unexpected or by anyone else's unbalanced behavior or actions. I would also like to point out that it is incredibly easy to focus on what you do want once you QUIT thinking and focusing on what you dont!!! The main work is staying on top of your own mind, the stories that you tell yourself and not allowing anyone or anything to tell/convince you otherwise. It also helps to refrain from engaging in negative stories with other people.

Negative emotions are simply there to clue you in...to show you what you dont want. They are a tool. A tool is there to help you, it's not suppose to hinder you, or rule your life...but often people use it as an excuse to say to themselves and to others, "see...this is how it is and I wish it would change but it never will." That kind of thinking is why nothing changes...how can it? What we think and feel is a big part of how we create our life experiences!

So granted...at first, it's not easy to change a lifetime of negative conditioning, but it can be done and no one is going to do it for you...you are the only one who can find the tools that feel right to you and then use them consistently in your life... so you begin to experience a life that feels good, a life that feels good more often then not.

If I can do it...anyone can! ♥

I would suggest starting right away...because it takes time to build up critical mass and you must be willing to push through the old way of reacting...but once you do, the world will truly open up and pour out blessings of love and joy upon you ♥

Why not begin here with one of my Favorite lifestreamers/life creators Jessica Mullen ♥

♥ I also just adore Tre who does Thought by Thought

I refuse to be a meathead ever again....LOL

2011-08-09T18:58:00.002-05:00

Meat...eating it blocks energy that is good for my body, good for my spirit, good for my mind! I have come to a very big realization...YES I believe in everyone's right to eat the food that they feel is right for them...but as for myself, I choose to let go of all the attachments to eating animal meat. I am doing this for 1 reason only...I want the energy of the Universe to flow through me without any resistance. I believe that eating meat holds me back...keeps me from being a clear channel. I am willing to expand and grow without eating meat of any kind. I want to see what happens...I want to fly ♡

This will be a big part of my blogging, because my love, my partner is a meat eater and is not ready or willing to stop...and that's OK...because love is NOT about Controlling anyone but yourself ♡

I invite anyone who wants to share information and insight to do so...I want to know your thoughts and feelings...I want to know your actions...share how you live true to yourself and love unconditionally the love(s) of your life.... how you do it while you are not eating meat even if people around you are...how do you cope? how do you do it?

This is such an exciting adventure...one that is sure to be full of delicious twists, turns and discoveries....come along and share what is working or not working...just come along and be present as we journey away from meat eating vibrations to LIVE, LIVING, VIBRANT Vibrations of whole, fresh foods! Wheeeeeeee.

FYI: This is a safe and loving space...I will NEVER judge you for where you are at or for what you eat! So dont be shy...if you Twitter then follow me, as I will be twitting what I am eating...when I eat and more often then not I have pictures included :) If you are doing it too I will follow you as well and feel free to leave your twitter link in the comments for this post :)

Lets get this Party Started! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and Away we GO!

Heres my links for you...

http://twitter.com/#!/1rawgirl

http://twitter.com/#!/pheadrus0110

follow us on Twitter and find out how a meat eater and a Non-meat eater work through this big ole thing called life...together :)
We officially start our Twitter Log tommorow...August 10th 2011

♡

2 Wonderful Sites you should check out

2011-07-14T01:03:00.000-05:00

www.kickstarter.com

Spreading the word about a great way to get your project funded with NO pay back! Some incredibly awesome projects have been funded, and anything donated past the Goal amount is yours to keep and do with it what you will! :)

www.squareup.com

It's free, it's cool, It's a way to take quick easy payments without an expensive credit card machine.
Just pop it into your cell phone and away you go.

I dont get anything for blogging this info. I really Love what these two sites offer. Truly :)
♡

It takes love to grow...

2011-04-25T00:42:00.005-05:00

I have been practicing staying in a balanced and sane space...alot lately!

I have been eating Chia seed pudding with child like enthusiasm and pleasure...

I have been moving through tumultuous emotions that have wrung me out like a wet washcloth again and again...

Today as my mind was ranting and venting and my heart was pausing and breathing I heard a song by Edie Brickell that fit so perfectly what I have been going through with someone who was once close to me...

It takes Love...this song said it so beautifully. I just know that after this storm passes the rainbow will sparkle brighter and clearer then ever...it always does!

I am naturally optimistic... maybe its the chia seeds or my dedication to choosing thoughts that feel good especially when it seems most difficult...in the End...it really does take love...to grow past all the drama and misery that we cause ourselves...

Creating Positive Expectations

2011-04-04T10:05:00.000-05:00

Because it IS!

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Wonderling ♡

2011-04-03T18:32:00.001-05:00

fledgling

- 4 dictionary results

–noun

a young bird just fledged.

an inexperienced person.

–adjective

young, new, or inexperienced: a fledgling diver.

A fledgling bird must always leave the nest.

I am not a bird, so I decided that I prefer the term Wonderling.
The way a bird takes to the sky is the way a Wonderling takes to Wonderland.
Wonderland is not a place you go..it's what you ARE.
Its a state of mind or being.
Its how you go about your day...feeling good!

Attunement

There are lots of ways I can practice physically to feel attuned!
There are also ways I practice mentally so my thoughts are attuned as well.
A human can be tuned much like a musical instrument.
If I am "In Tune" Then I feel good.
If someone I am interacting with is out of tune, so what?!
My job is not to tune other people!
My best option is choosing Attunement for myself.

What attunes me to happiness and well being?
I believe that Source Energy is what Attunes me to what ever I want to create and experience in my life.

I choose to focus on what I DO want in my life ( not what I dont).

This is a very important aspect of utilizing the Law of Attraction.

I am given plenty of opportunities throughout my day to practice the art of Attunement.

When your out of tune you attract more of the same discord into your life.

It's in my best interest not to focus on the discord but on Attunement.

Devotion.. pure and simple devotion and willingness to practice.

Devotion to Love... to yourself, your life, to Happiness and feeling good, great & wonderful...

I allow the time and attention necessary to practice.

The benefits are enormously rewarding for myself and my loved ones.

When I am "Out of Tune I notice and observe how I feel.
Typically I do not feel good either mentally or physically or both.
This is always my first clue that I am not flowing with Source Energy.
If I am not flowing with Source Energy then I am not in my Wonderland.

From here only One of two things can happen:
1. I ignore how I am feeling and continue with the discomfort.
2. I recognize that I am not feeling good and decide that feeling good is what I prefer.

Attuning to my Source Energy:

1. I Decide what want
2. I Attune with my choice in ways that feel good for me to imagine
3. I Practice the good feelings that the new choice generates in me
4. I Allow myself to receive what I am focused and attuned to
5. I Appreciate and feel pleasant expectation towards my desire and respond as though it is true now.

So Wonderland is simply this:
If you could be anything you want to be and you ARE~that is Wonderland

If you could have anything you desire and you DO~that is Wonderland

If you could feel Content and Well within your whole Being and BE~that is Wonderland

See you in Wonderland ♡

Sculptor/Artist Link

P.S. All you Lifestreamers who especially use Law of Attraction tools, Abraham/Hicks Teachings, Etc... email me ur links or leave your links in the comments :)

Would like to know you and be supportive of your practice! ♡

Your either in the vortex or your not...click here for more

♡ Be your own Dr.Feel Good ♡

2011-03-13T18:15:00.009-05:00

What Feels Good to You?

Here is a short list of my feel goods:

Upon Waking I greet the Day with Appreciation and Set my Intention

Eating fresh fruits and all the mixed greens I want daily...Smoothies & Juices Rock!

Quality interactions with my Family

Body Movement: Dharma Yoga, Dancing, Acro Yoga, Walking, Stretching, Hooping etc...

Face the Day with Courage via Cold water

Lighting a candle and giving Appreciation for All

Long, snuggly, melty hugs with my Love(s)

Moving and playing in my Garden

Listening to beautiful music

Being outside enjoying Nature

Laughter

watching TED and being Inspired

Being on an Adventure

Day Dreaming

I set myself up to win.

I choose activities that feel good to me.

I carry this energy with me throughout my day.

Feeding my spirit with all the beauty and joy I like.

It's why I'm here.

♡

♡ Beep Beep Lifestream Transmission ♡

2011-03-11T09:29:00.012-06:00

It's a Vibrational Match! Yipppeeeeeeee

When I begin my day, I decide how I want to groove...thoughts and emotions are how I generate a transmission to the Universe. Choosing thoughts that feel good to me are the are key via the Law of Attraction, so easily and effortlessly receiving back into my life what I'm putting out into the world.

Jessica Mullen clearly communicates about The Golden Rule on her site. It's really the only Rule that anyone need ever follow or keep in mind as they move throughout their day!

It sets the tone for the Transmissions you're sending out. Even when you are not trying, you put out a transmission to the Universe. Why be Passive? Choosing Transmissions that feel good is good for you!!

For a happy, balanced life, perfection is not the necessary focus...practice is :)

Practicing the Golden Rule is a perfect start.

I began my morning enjoying fresh juicy pineapple and writing this post and am now off to play in the garden for the afternoon. Soaking up sunshine and fresh air...moving my body.

Practice I adore while being surrounded by the beauty of a very fine spring day.

Ahhhh Spring... I ♡ U

End of Transmission...beep...beep :)

Beautiful Beginnings..Again and Again for Always....♡

2011-02-02T18:00:00.005-06:00

Saying goodbye to one dream can be overwhelming, especially if it was a life experience you were looking forward to.

It’s been 4 days since I had a miscarriage. For me, the Key is Saying Hello to my new dreams!

I allow the tears to flow when they must, but I don't live in the pain of loss, I refuse to dwell in the hollow cave of suffering and confusion...it doesn't feel good to me, so I choose not to hang out there.

When life takes unexpected turns, having the tools to help me focus and direct my own emotional state of Well-Being is essential. Reaching for thoughts that feel good, in the midst of trauma and personal suffering is not only do-able, it is a MUST for my happiness and sanity.

I am not a vacant well, waiting to be filled with endless amounts of pain and misery.

I am a Well-Spring.

Overflowing with ceaseless devotion to live, creating and experiencing beauty and joy in my own life.

I recognize that living a life of my own creation requires major commitment on my part and selfishness of the best kind...the willingness to flow with life...moving in direction’s that feel good to me. If I am Selfish and put my happiness first, then sharing my happiness with others is a Selfless act of Joy, the best kind really!

To accomplish this means I must understand how to use my emotions constructively.

I begin each day envisioning and feeling my way as I create a space of appreciation in my life, which always leads to feeling good! The alternative is when I do not focus my intention on appreciation...it seems to automatically create a space of pain and confusion in my life which never feels good.

Change can and does happen suddenly at times and what I was expecting, became unexpected. However, I find that I am willing and able to flow with this experience...I am able to continue to see the beauty all around me, inviting thoughts that feel good to me and creating a rich and fulfilling life for myself, regardless of the changes that come...

What is more important than living my life in the most joyful fashion possible?

There are no setbacks, only possibilities...and I am a curious creature, so for me, nothing is more important than my happiness which means Creating my own Wonderland to thrive in!

This is what feels most natural to me♡

xoxoxo

IN THE FLOW

2011-01-28T15:21:00.003-06:00

I have found during the last 6 days, that the most important.. #1 thing I MUST do before I do anything anything else upon waking is to lie in my bed and greet my day with thoughts and feelings that feel good to me. To make sure I dont draw a blank, or give my mind time to wander and jump right into the typical mish mash mode of random thoughts, I have a little list next to my bed to remind me of all that I appreciate and feel really good about. This helps me to get started.

Once I have a thought or two that feels really delicious to me, I lie in bed and I savor them. I really allow myself to fully float in the good feelings that the thoughts produce. I have done this every morning since Sunday except on Wednesday, and I will say that Wednesday was not a particularly good day for me. So because of that experience, I have decided never to skip this step, for I have found it to be a supreme way for me to attune myself to the kind of wonderful day I expect to enjoy. If I just jump right out of bed and start doing things on auto pilot or if I allow someone to pull me out of this simple ritual I have allotted time for, then I dont seem to flow as well.

When I am in the flow, EVERYTHING feels Right!

Mommy Menus

2011-01-24T20:05:00.001-06:00

This Ebook was put together by a very creative lady, Samantha Gibbs. The idea was to have other mom bloggers share their favorite raw foods in a day menu form. These are foods that their kids love and that are simply and easy to make. Check out her blog and read more about the book. It's really full of awesome ideas for meals that kids are sure to love and want more of!

p.s. I also happen to be one of the moms featured in the book, but even if I wasn't, this is still a great book and I would want it in my kitchen to offer ideas on kid friendly raw food creations!

Mommy Menus Ebook by Samantha Gibbs

Abraham Hicks . . . . It is good to FEEL GOOD! ;)

2011-01-24T09:32:00.000-06:00

Cat Stevens - If you want to sing out

2011-01-24T08:54:00.000-06:00

Breaking it down :)

2011-01-24T08:53:00.002-06:00

Rampage of Appreciation means that I am focusing my energy on thoughts that feel good to me. If anything outside of my control indicates anything less than feel good thoughts ( I will know, because I will experience thoughts that dont feel good to me) I will immediately say to myself...I now what I DONT want, Now What DO I want right now? And the answer is: To feel good!
So to be connected to my Source Energy and to feel good means that I will be focused and aware of everything that I can appreciate in my life! This is how I tune in...turn on and connect with the Universe and this is how I begin to really see and feel the Law of Attraction working in my life. Already I have felt my attitude and energy shift! Once I made my focus on being totally devoted to Appreciation NO MATTER WHAT...I have begun to experience a lot of things to appreciate. YOU cannot be in a crappy frame of mind at the same time you are actively flowing from a state of appreciation.

It seems that I am indeed attracting more and more things into my awareness to appreciate...in fact the more I look for and focus on things to appreciate the easier it is to feel good!

As a result I am continuing to feel good, inspired, creative and energetic!

There are no limits to the awesome experience's I will have throughout my day just because I am in control over how I am choosing to feel.

My focus in life is about Devotion to Appreciation, Feeling Good and Living Fully in the Flow. What else could be more important then feeling good? All the time!!! I am here to live a life of my own creation and to revel in the beauty and wonder of all that is possible.
I would also love to hear from other Life Design Creators as well....I will be having guest bloggers who are taking their life design to inspiring levels and I want to learn and share from others who are LIVING a LIFE 0f their own beautiful Design!

So what are you waiting for? NOW is all there is...get your appreciation on and Feel Good NOW! :)

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Abraham-Hicks: Feel Good Now, It's Important!

2011-01-22T18:13:00.000-06:00

School of Life Design

2011-01-21T11:18:00.003-06:00

30 Days of Hardcore Focus on Appreciation

While many this time of year are getting serious with a fitness regime, I am finding that my needs go much deeper than what a hardcore physical workout can offer me. I am interested in not only designing my outer package, but aligning with my inner space as well! So I am focusing on the inner, knowing the outer will follow, as indeed it must!

The purpose of this is to train my mind to look for things to appreciate instead of things to be unhappy about. Any new habit takes at least 30 days of consistent application for it to take hold and begin to feel automatic.

My motivation to make these changes comes from the realization that I have become far to complacent in my thoughts and far too reactionary in my emotions. It’s time for a change and I have recently discovered tools that I am confident in using and enjoy using, having already begun reaping the benefits of re-directing my focus on appreciation...but there is a bit more to it as well.

I am using the principles outlined in the Abraham-Hicks books. The first book I purchased is called: Ask and it is Given By Esther and Jerry Hicks. These books are based on the law of attraction. Now before you begin rolling your eyes...let me just say in less than 1 months time of establishing the use of these tools in my life I am already seeing and feeling big changes. I don’t use tools that do not work, nor do I promote people or products that I do not feel good about.
I believe in being selfish in the best way possible, so I am doing this for me first and foremost...because I know that ultimately being happy and feeling my best and most productive helps me 1ST and everyone I love 2ND and the rest of the world 3RD. I do what I do, for me and if anything I do brings inspiration, joy or a smile to anyone else, I can live with that. :)

People who are determined to have a crappy attitude are here on this planet for their own reasons, learning their own particular lessons and the choices they make are entirely up to them. I do not have to allow any of it to touch me or what I want in my life. This means I am NOT at the mercy of other peoples bad moods, bad choices, bad anything! The beauty of what this is all about is that I am remembering how to use my GOD/Universe Given gifts of Creation and Power. When I am having a good day, and someone thinks, hey I’m unhappy or I don't like her, so I think I will chuck a large pile of fresh steaming hot poo at her head and watch the hilarity ensue...guess what, they are going to be sadly disappointed because I have awesome powers of poo deflection fields all around me, so when someone tries to throw poo at me, like a big bad ass boomerang, it goes flying right back at the sender! That is a Universal Law...YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE!

Another Universal Law is Like attracts like...so if you have a crappy attitude, look around and notice how many of your acquaintances have a crappy attitude also...Misery LOVES company, the more the merrier, birds of a feather...get my drift? If you want to create a world of beauty to live your life in, you must be clear about what you are creating in your life at present. What I am saying is if you don't like where you are in your life and have this nagging feeling that you are off track...don’t look around blaming others...just accept the beauty and simplicity of this one simple truth...YOU put yourself here and now and you can make all your future here and nows what YOU want them to be...and you can have fun doing it once you get a few simple and effective tools down that will help you get the hang of it. The Law of Attraction is where it all begins.

Your emotions are the clearest most vital indicators of where you’re at in your life. If you live in a regular and consistent state of dis-content, bitching, complaining, dis-satisfaction, anger, sadness, self pity...and on and on then you either want and enjoy continually having these experiences or you are just uncertain how to get out of the cute little hole you have dug yourself into, and if that is the case the GREAT NEWS is that you put yourself there and with some practice and sincere willingness you CAN get the heck outta that hole and be confident that you don't ever have to be in the hole again! EVER (unless YOU so choose) :))

Thanks to the ever inspiring and muse of fun, creativity and inspiration Gala Darling I found out about two lifestreamers Kelly Cree and Jessica Mullen. They have put together incredibly useful tools to help others help themselves. I love the energy, passion and commitment of these ladies. They have built the School of Life Design which offers free lessons to help people be happy. They have video podcast’s that I find entertaining and useful also. What inspires me about these two gals is that they are really using the tools of the Law of Attraction in their own lives and you can tell, they are talking the talk and walking the walk. I am making the link available for anyone interested...just in case you want to have some fun and just in case you feel inclined to learn about what tools I am using to Design my Life.

Life Design School...is FREE and if you love it and it helps, consider an appreciation donation for the love and time these ladies took to put it all together to share with everyone :)

http://jessicamullen.com/2010/08/11/lesson-1-introduction-to-life-design/

CREATE the Life you really want without fear, or doubt...NOW !!!

They are, I AM and You can too! ♡

HELLO WONDERLAND Lifestreaming Video Podcasts

2011-01-20T17:47:00.004-06:00

I am currently re-designing my blog and introducing a new video podcast series I am calling Hello Wonderland. This is a fun new adventure that I am creating in my life! I am using this space to document how feelings and thoughts work together when one is devoted to living a life of their own design. I am sharing information and inspiration with you and what you do with it is totally up to you!

I am devoted to the practice of appreciation. This means finding ways all throughout my day to focus on reaching for thoughts that feel good to me. I am joining others who are doing it too and future posts and podcasts will be revealing more about this new energy that will be pumping life into this blog and it is my desire into your hearts and minds if you are so inclined to allow it in! ♡

Wonders you will find include:

Raw and living foods

Vegan foods

Whole foods

Lifestyle ideas

Creative tools for thinking and feeling

Meeting Guest Bloggers

Things that will make you smile....

Attitude Adjustment~Check♥

2011-01-04T10:22:00.001-06:00

Wow, It has been awhile since I have posted on my blog. The truth is, I was in a slump! Not just with food, but with my own personal attitude towards what I wanted to do in my life. I guess you could say I took a not so short sabbatical so I could do some serious Soul searching and reconnect with my inner happy place.

You know how sometimes you need a Big, REALLY BIG wake up call...well I guess you could say I received one in mid Dec of 2010. I discovered that I was, at the age of 41, pregnant with my 4th child. I was surprised, but I am also delighted. This has turned into a opportunity to help me see things with a tad more focus...to find the wellspring of clarity and determination that was always inside of me, but I had not been connecting consistently. To put it bluntly I was spending far too much time focusing on what I did not want. For me that just sucked up a lot of energy and made me feel sad and miserable. I dont enjoy that kind of energy in my life, I knew it was only a matter of time before things had to change, and change it did!

Being pregnant has put my body into an interesting space along with my mind. Listening to and observing the many changes that are taking place in me has been anything but dull. The last 3 weeks I have spent a lot of time in bed due to a bout of the flu and I think just physical, mental and emotional fatigue in general. I have had a bit of time to contemplate and meditate upon my life, where I am at and where I see myself headed. I feel that I have acquired some new tools that are greatly assisting me on many different levels and for this I am feeling far better than I had previously, and I can tell that it's only going to continue to get better and better.

Anyone who has taken the time to read my blog or knows anything about me via my online networking, knows that I have been into raw and living foods for over 12 years now. I am not saying I have done anything spectacular to change the landscape of raw foods, but I do know a lot of people who are. I have gotten to know many incredible people over the years, watching them grow and evolve as they pursued their passion for living foods, inspiring myself and others with their commitment to the Raw Lifestyle. So I was feeling like Yay for them and Blah humbug for me...great attitude eh?

Somewhere along the line, (this last year especially) I just lost my lust for food in general. I found myself becoming complacent, indifferent and even angry at food. I could blame a lack of income, or time but honestly I feel that it was mostly a lack of interest on my part. I just lost that lovin feeling that I had for raw foods. I found that it was convenient to eat what others were eating, and I began to pack on some pounds too, which never helps me to feel my best... so to make a sad pity party story short, I just fell into a slump and wallowed around in it long enough to get a heaping helping of all the emotions that make me feel farthest from myself. Nothing like feeling disconnected from joy and happiness to get me moving in the opposite direction.

With the help of some really great books I am not only well on my way to feeling better than I have in a long while, I now have the extra added blessing of this little bun in my oven helping me feel a rush of enthusiasm for life that seemed to have dimmed. I am not only excited by food once again but I am down right giddy with glee over all the possibilities. It's like someone ripped me out of a grey world of numbing humdrums and threw me into a color splashed renaissance of beauty and adventure.
My world and my life is coming alive once again and in the middle of winter I am feeling myself bloom with possibilities that are capturing my imagination and bursting forth with the most delightful of ideas for my own personal happiness and growth.

I know that 2011 is Grand, because I feel it, I see it. It's all around me, clearly in focus and I am saying Yes to what I want, not holding anything back. Sometimes it's good to let go and free-fall for awhile, its not taking steps backwards as much as it is falling in love with a whole new perspective on life...the view is astounding when you take the time to look and dare to do more than just dream...dare to live what is really inside your heart! What else is more important? Nothing...who has the power to stop you? YOU and only you!!!
~♥

What has helped me through the dark:
The book, Ask and it is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks
Yoga
Keeping a Food, Yoga & Dream journal
Focusing on appreciation helps one move through the negative energy
Soaking up the outdoors and Sunshine as much as possible
Checking out Vegan Food Blogs...They really rock and I will be posting some of my fav's
Being a hermit when I need to and loving myself enough to create a space for quiet reflection
Breathwork

My next post will have some really delicious thoughts and tools for you to savor and use if you are so inclined :)
Much luv
Margo

Growing a Business....

2010-04-26T12:08:00.001-05:00

I have been hard at work growing a home based business since Nov. of 09. Its been quite an adventure and a lot of hard work! I would not say that being a business person is something that comes naturally to me. Actually its been a big challenge and I have a lot to learn. There are days that I feel less than stellar and other days I feel like I am really making progress. It's all a process and it takes a great amount of time and patience. All in all though, I really enjoy what I am doing.
I have a vision. I have a dream. The short and simple version is: I just CARE!! People should care about what they eat, where the food comes from, the quality ingredients used and who is preparing the food they consume.
I have read that food has a higher vibration when it is prayed over, I tend to believe this information. I believe that food carries energy. I am very interested in creating snacks that have a high vibration. I believe it sets my snacks apart from most snacks on the market. My intention is not to make a fortune at the expense of others, by slopping together any ole recipe, but by sharing my love and joy for life with others through my snacks and for that energy and intention to be a part of my snack preparation process.

When you care about the food you eat, you should also care about who is preparing that food.
I only desire to eat food prepared by people who are in love with life.

It matters....to me! It should matter to everyone :)

Regardless of your faith or personal beliefs, my snacks are about good energy and loving intention. Its worth the extra steps I take to ground myself and set my intention for each and every batch of snacks I prepare.

Simply put: I make snacks that Love you back!

Visit my site and let me know what YOU think! I want to hear from you <3

www.happyheartcompany.com

There is nothing more precious than the SELF!

Happy New Year

2009-12-29T14:10:00.000-06:00

When the stories of the past no longer serve you, let them go...yeah right, that is easier said than done. Ask anyone who has tried and then watched it all go to hell as soon as the emotional energies of those demons rear their ugly, destructive heads. I have my own stories that I have told myself. Some new, some old- all of them completely worthless, except they do have 1 thing that make them bearable...I get to see and feel what I NEED to change in myself. I can sit and stew in all kinds of relentless, vile thoughts or I can say to myself ahhh this is what I am to focus on now and how can I make smile when all I want to do is rage, scream and cry. I am not always happy about doing my inner work but I damn well know in my heart that I have to do it. Mainly because I know that if I dont do it, nothing will change, I will make myself miserable and then I am the only one suffering. Guess what? I do not like to suffer. I put up with only so much pain and then I am back to cultivating the actions and thoughts that will help me to help myself. I have also found that it seems to be more work for me when its about the people I love. I am very careful with I love you's, its like an invitation to riding the worlds most hell-some roller-coaster. But it's also the most rewarding when I have those breakthroughs and insights that give me the strength and courage to continue moving forward and to continue loving as unconditionally as possible.

It can be a dirty, lowdown hard ass job if you make it that way. I decided that no one, including myself was going to rob me of my precious energy with negative words, thoughts or behavior this New Year!

When I dont want to eat raw, I make myself a green shake or warm herbal tea. When the urge to be ugly with someone arises, I bite my tounge and think about what I am trying to distract myself from learning by pointing fingers at others. When I am stressed I sit in time out and I give myself space to put it together and get my head on straight. Its work, its the only work that is important because its the foundation I am building my life on, building new stories that are flowing with love and self mastery. New Stories that I want to tell myself and share with others. Stories that are not stories, but merely the simple, beautiful undiluted truth.

This year I am standing on my own two feet financially. This year I am not concerning myself with people who are negative and judgmental, whether they are friends, relatives or acquaintances. This year I am being true to myself and practicing all the behaviors that I know will help me be free on the inside of my head and in my personal life. I will be all that I can possibly be with my own help...by not interfering, by not sabotaging my own efforts. The Universe, Angels and all Beings (humans included) of love, light & truth are my guides and my companions in this New Year and I will use their counsel wisely.

I am Goddess
Hear me Roar
:)

This is my new playground for the New Year...
www.happyheartcompany.com

Practice

2009-12-25T23:27:00.001-06:00

I am giving over to the practice. Its like with anything, if you just practice thoughtfully, intently and focused, than you can achieve a level of accomplishment in what ever you are practicing. It takes time, commitment and determination.

I practice making raw food and because of that I have some raw food tricks up my sleeve and do manage to make some very satisfying meals and snacks. I don't try to claim I am a raw food chef or guru because that would be silly, there are folks far more suited to claim those titles and rightly so. They have, through their passion and dedication, worked for and earned recognition. I know they didn't get where they are without practicing their craft. It's the most essential part of growing and learning, practicing is what gets us to where we are going. It's what makes us strong.

I practice my faith. It has strengthened my inner life and is evident in my outer life as well. Most people have a practice, whether its a spiritual one or just being in nature or connecting with the natural world in a gentle way, it is still practice. It is part of who I am and when I practice my faith, I feel better.

Yoga practice has become incredibly important to me. I see it not only as a necessity in my life but as a way to stay connected to my body and to work through more challenging energies that arise such as stress or emotional turmoil. Yoga has saved me so many times, and has shown me the strong and capable version of myself that I wish to continue being actively aware of. It makes my daily life flow, puts me in a state of awareness that is humbling and uplifting at the same time. I can feel my body shifting into a balanced pose smoothly, as well as my thoughts and energy. It is work, its often hard but it's a good feeling to step into my day more confident and aware. These are just some of the things, I have found practice good for.

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If I cannot forgive myself for all the blunders
That I have made over the years,
Then how can I proceed?
How can I ever dream perfection-dreams?
Move, I must, forward.
Fly, I must, upward.
Dive, I must, inward,
To be once more
What I truly am
And shall forever remain.

- Sri Chinmoy

Practice :)

I am in the Raw Food Rehab Unit!

2009-10-13T10:51:00.003-05:00

I am so very excited to be a part of the New Online Community of Support and Love, Created by Penni Shelton, Called Raw Food Rehab (as if you didn't already know). And if you really don't know, what are you waiting for? Get your Raw Juicy Body over there! Isn't it time to fall in love all over again with Raw Food?

With the Holidays just around the bend, support is more important than ever! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what Penni has done and how Welcomed I feel in the Space she created for all of us to enjoy and be our best selves in.
This Friday members, if they choose can begin a more intensive 11 week Program aimed to help you be accountable and really focused on your raw food goals. You can expect results if you are serious and put in the time and effort to help yourself.
If you are not quite ready to challenge yourself like that, no worries the entire community still gets all the love and information that everyone in the "Vault" Receives.

So just Come and Join, Relax by the Pool, let your mind wander through the Gardens and delight in a world that you can dream and be yourself in, surrounded by beautiful souls who are supportive, encouraging and inspiring!

What more can I say?
Its a Beautiful Day to Begin Anew...
See You There!
http://rawfoodrehab.ning.com

Hugs

1rawgirl

Brads Raw Chips

2009-09-02T09:04:00.004-05:00

I received an e-mail about a week or so ago from Brads Raw Chips Co. They asked if I would sample their chips and then blog about em. I received 2 bags of chips in the mail and did just that.

The two flavors they sent were Indian and Red Bell Pepper. Right away I liked the packaging. It was nice and simple, attractive and the ingrediant lis was what you would expect from a raw food maker...nothing artificial, no unpronounceable words. The Chips are perfect for scooping salsa or some other raw dip. They have a good balance of flavor. All in all I say that these chips are great for snacking and the Company and owner is obviously dedicated to helping spread the word about why eating raw foods is the best way to go. If you are looking for a tasty snack to enjoy, for at home, at work, as a gift or just for the heck of it...you cant go wrong giving these chips a try, in my humble opinion.

check em out online:http://www.bradsrawchips.com/index.html or show your support and become a fan on facebook: Brads Raw Chips

with Luv
1rawgirl

Adventures in Urban Gardening

2009-08-15T19:36:00.013-05:00

We have seen lots of young praying mantis's while working on our garden projects..yay
Along the right hand side is where I planted native sunflowers that will get as tall as 9 ft. Great for privacy for us and our neighbors :)

The very front row closest to the street is Rose Verbena (my favorite wildflower). Then Behind the Verbena we planted the Purple Echinacea...yes the medicinal kind! Then the Golden Currant (native edibles) and the Nine Barks both are shrubs and will grow very tall and give us privacy!
2nd step was unloading the compost and it took 5 truckloads in a Toyota truck (which is a small truck). After about 3 weeks when the grass was dead, we dug down, peeled back the layers of newspaper and planted our native gold and are now enjoying the fine work we have done. In the Spring, our yard will be most awesome a site to behold!

1st we put down newspaper we got for free from the local recycle company. It's about 2" deep. This is to kill out the grass and weeds, without harming the critters that live in and on the yard. Then we added compost from the local city compost. Its free if you scoop it yourself, and with shovels, hi ho hi ho it was off to the compost to get our free dirt/mulch combo :)

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Oh but it's been a lovely weekend for Gardening and my oh my so much has been accomplished since Charles and I first began the transformation of the front yard.

1. Mowing lawns Suck! Now I know some people find it relaxing and such, that's fine for those folks. As for me, I have better things to do then mow grass, I have plants to plant and lovely herbs and veggies to harvest and yummy raw foods to create :) !!

2. Planting Wild Native species just makes sense to me, especially when there are so many wonderful and useful plants to choose from. The great thing about native plants is they are native to your state or area and that makes them the perfect choice for landscaping ones yard. They fit the climate and harsh conditions that other more foo foo plants cannot handle and thus generally need more care and maintenance. I like cats....they tend to themselves for the most part...I like plants that do the same.

3. The method we used is called lasagna gardening, and by doing it this way there will be less weed pulling and more of the plants that we will enjoy growing in the front and back yards. I will also be documenting all the fun we have doing the back yards for all our foods that we will grow year round.

Here is the list of what we planted- all of these are Missouri Wild Native Plants:

Rose Verbena
Purple Coneflower
Golden Currant
Nine Bark
White Sage
Dwarf Rose Bush
Garden Phlox
Elderberry
Sunflowers

Check out the Missouri Wildflower web site if you like and you can see all the wonderful plants to choose from and then be sure to check out the wildflower nursery's in your own state....keep it real and keep it Native!

www.mowildflowers.net

http://www.foodnotlawns.net/

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