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Guardian of Organs
Today has held a synchronous unfolding of events in relation to my increasing awareness that I’m a caretaker, protector, and guardian of my body. In this case, I am referring far more to my internal body than I am to it externally and visually – it’s organs, bones, veins, arteries, muscles, etc.
Incredible Transformations
I want to share an amazing experience I just had about 15 minutes ago. We had a closing circle for our 21 day programs at the Tree of Life: Reversing Diabetes Naturally and Transformation programs. Normally I don’t talk too much about the Tree of Life’s stuff on my own personal blog and I keep it to the official Tree of Life blog, but I was so touched by what the participants shared that I wanted to write to you about it.
A Supportive Spring
Spring, which always seems short in Patagonia, is in full swing! Pink cherry blossoms are eye-catching against the backdrop of leafless trees, grass is shooting up, and the rolling hills and mountains, which always remind me of sand ripples in the ocean, are taking on a green tint.
Recipe: Herbed Walnut Pate
Our cafe chef Elliot prepared a wonderful simple but delicious nut pate this week. You can eat your pate with raw crackers or cut vegetables! Our cilantro is garden-grown here at the Tree of Life, and if you can grow your own or get it locally, it will taste so much more fresh!
Juice Feast – Days 5 and 6
Spirulina. I sometimes put it in my juices, and so often have cravings for it so I just eat little spoonfuls of it straight! It’s alright, for now at least, since I’m choosing to be active and likely need it to really give it my all in P90x. I’ll have to feel how things progress, though, because spirulina does slow down the detoxification process. I just desire it so much! All the time! What is this all about??
Juice Feast – Days 3&4
Day 3 and 4 have gone very smoothly! Juice Feasting is so easy, I love it. So far the most difficult part for me is going without spirulina salads. I know, I’m just full of surprises, aren’t I!? I have been waking up about an hour earlier than I normally do, which always happens when I fast/feast. The body has less repair and near to no digestion to do overnight, so it doesn’t require as long to rest. It’s been a little chilly here, which also makes Juice Feasting a bit challenging, but lots and lots of layers as well as cayenne pepper is enough to remedy that situation.
Juice Feast – Days 1&2
The first 2 days have gone smoothly as far as juicing, I have not felt too much hunger or cravings. I am recovering due to being a bit sick after returning from NYC, my guess is due to staying up later than I normally do (~2am versus ~10pm) the difference in air quality (Patagonia has the 5th cleanest air of any town in the US, according to Forbes), and eating more sugar than I normally do (all raw food, but still – more sugar). So, I have been really not that hungry and haven’t gotten the full gallon in that is normal for Juice Feasting, and have been going to bed really early. Also due to recovery, I haven’t begun again with P90X or any other kind of activity. On Day 3? I hope!
A Spring Juice Feast
I have been feeling called to do a spring cleanse.
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Superfoods – Courtney’s Current Consumption!
A topic I adore and love to talk about and things I love to surround myself with: superfoods and supplements!! These make a substantial difference in my health and vibrancy, and although I don’t take a huge amount of them, they are a key part of my diet. Here’s a summary, along with one cool fact about each item:
A Liver Flush
I am on the 4th day of a liver flush I am doing with my two office gals. This is my 2nd liver flush ever, the first I did in the summer of 2008. I got many small liver stones out, as well as one large stone about an inch long.
A Delivery from a Chocolate Angel
My good friend Heather from www.RawGoddessHeathy.blogspot.com just sent me these. Am I one blessed woman or am I one blessed woman? Please check out Heather’s blog… prepare to salivate.
Tree of Life Garden Pictures 4
“There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling.”
A 5 day Juice Feast & Body-Spirit Connection
Last week I did 5 days Juice Feasting. Many of you know that I have a long history of Juice Feasting, and many are familiar. If you are not, please click here and enjoy massive amounts of information!