I enjoyed my weekend in Suffolk so much in April, that I had no option to go back again last weekend. In spite of major car troubles the previous week, but that's another story...
Over the past few months, I have been really working on self love, and one area I have determined to bring into my life is the all important me time! As a busy working mum, I often feel like I'm constantly spinning plates: work, home, kids, football, gym, cleaning, more work, ironing... you get the picture, it's so easy to get caught up in everything and lose your sense of self. I'm sure many, many people can relate to this. This year, I decided that each month, I would try to take time out of this chaos just for me. Sounds selfish? Yes that's what I thought too, but now I realise that this is actually necessary for me to cope with everything that life throws at me, and will benefit my family and work life in the long run.
To that end, I headed down to Suffolk to stay with Jenny at the UKs first Raw Vegan B&B (hopefully this will be the first of many!) in my 'only just fixed, soon to break down again' car!
Jenny and I took Ralph-her most adorable dog (and believe me, from a non-doglover, that is some compliment!) for a walk in her magical wood, which is now carpeted with the most beautiful bluebells I have ever seen.
Last month I sat in the 'manifestation tree' and gave gratitude for what I have in my life and opened myself to receiving new opportunities both in my personal and working life.
Since that day, the magic has truly been happening, with opportunities literally knocking at my door, well in my inbox to be precise! More about this to come another time, when these opportunities become more concrete.
Last weekend I went back to the same tree, reflecting on all the opportunities that had presented themselves to me, and asked for a sign that this was the right path. Shortly afterwards I found a white feather, and have been finding them ever since. To me the white feather represents a sign from the angels, that they're watching and that I'm making the right decisions.
There is so much synchronicity happening at the moment, it's not coincicence, it's co-incidence!!! I can really feel the magic happening! Watch this space!
I really value the opportunity to reconnect with who I truly am, time to meditate, connect with my spirituality and just be. This is the perfect place for me to do all of this, and I really feel rejuvenated; ready to face the world again, knowing that I can do so, staying true to myself whatever life may throw at me.
Another major factor in enabling me to stay true to myself is the opportunity to connect with like minded people and share a meal with people who aren't going to question my every mouthful or think I'm a freak!!! Jenny's monthly potlucks provide the perfect opportunity to do this. I'd recommend everyone who's feeling raw isolation to check out local potluck groups, and if you can't find one...start one!
A couple of days ago, my Mum told me she was telling someone who's into yoga and health, about me following a raw food lifestyle, only to find herself defending me to the comment "that doesn't sound much fun"... if only this person had seen our feast, the food was heavenly...
This was my first attempt at chocolate fudge cake,
layers of chocolate, chocolate cream and raspberry, mmmmmmmm! I'll definitely make this one again!
Jenny's Chocolate dipped strawberries...I can't believe she made them without licking her fingers!
These were by far my favourite treat!
I love greens salad!
Kelly's burgers, perfect with her tomato sauce and crispy onions!
Jenny's lasagne...I still find it hard to think that people actually make my recipes lol!!!
Sarah's Essene Bread
Lemon Cream Pie. Yes, even though I'm a savoury girl at heart, I made two puddings! Feeling very pleased with myself lol!
My lunch...now who says eating raw is no fun?!!!
Great read Lisa well done !!!!
Posted by: Fraser McNaught (Dip-Nut-Med) | 05/29/2010 at 10:14 PM
CO CO CO ......COME BACK TO ME....MY GIRL MY GIRL.....
Posted by: Supra Skytop | 02/23/2011 at 08:26 AM