Crack Open the Coconut

A collection of random thoughts, ideas and discoveries to improve mind, body & spirit :)

[eveashley]

Well this helps put things into perspective....

[eveashley]

We make it easy for you to cook a fantastic gourmet meal in thirty minutes or less. Our mission at Plated is to demystify cooking by providing you with a convenient and nutritious way to discover your inner gourmet chef. Save time, explore amazing cuisine, and cook something extraordinary.

This is genius.

[eveashley]

7 Healthy Foods That Aren't So Healthy After All (And What To Swap Them Out With)

Make sure you aren't eating these 7 items that are known as being healthy, and use these much healthier and cleaner alternatives! 

Be mindful of the ingredients in the food you digest... many companies market their product as being "healthy" but this doesn't always ring true.  Do your own research so you know exactly what you are putting into your body.  Have you always wondered about those ingredients that you can't pronounce but they seem to be in everything?  YAHHH... they are most likely chemicals. GROSS!

[thlnkdifferent]

[eveashley]

Are You A Highly Sensitive Person? Here's How To Protect Your Energy

"We all need to create healthy boundaries. Whether you're highly sensitive (like I am) or not, this is an essential daily practice that helps you protect your energy and harness it in ways that have a positive impact. "

[eveashley]

"Eat real food and you won't have to count anything!" -Dr. Mark Hyman

[theultimatehealthandvitality]

[eveashley]

I will TRY and make healthy decisions.... !!

[eveashley]

Are You Spiritual But Not Religious?

Spirituality is one’s capacity to be guided. It is not about how much we mediate. Or how often we go to church. Or how many yoga poses or Sanskrit words we know. Or how much time we spend praying. Or how many Om pieces of jewelry we have. "Spirituality is really about how much we get out of our own way and allow ourselves to be guided by God.

That means . . .

Letting go of expectations.

Releasing attachments to the way we think things should be.

Quieting the voice of our ego so we can hear the voice of inner wisdom.

Making changes that maybe scary and facing uncertainty with faith.

Being of service to others that Spirit places in our lives in often unexpected ways."

[eveashley]

The words of the wise.... "Chill, homie. You need to let that shit go."  -Buddha

[lati-will]

Your soul knows what it needs, when it needs it. Don’t let your third dimensional mind get in the way. Follow your soul; it will always lead you to your truth. Listen to that ‘gut feeling’ and trust it… it is the light from within informing you. Your higher self guiding you.

Awakened Vibrations (via awakenedvibrations)

Yes.

[kushandwizdom]

[eveashley]

If You Do Nothing Else to Get Healthy, Do These Three Things

Everyone needs a foundation, no matter what they are struggling with, and there are three steps to creating a healthier life recommended for everyone.

Getting healthy is a lifestyle change.  In my experience, it takes baby steps to get back on track to good health.  This article makes a lot of sense. 

[eveashley]

Sometimes this is much needed.  I wish I had a trainer to give me these orders!

[psych-facts]

To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.

Thich Nhat Hanh (via psych-facts)

[eveashley]

Turmeric Face Mask:

We are recently finding out the amazing benefits of turmeric and the body... but did you know it works great as a face mask giving you a glowing complexion?  

I use my home made turmeric mask at least twice a week.  You can use a variety of ingredients but this is what I typically use:

1 cup chickpea flour aka Besan Flour

3 tablespoons of turmeric (powdered form)

Almond/Coconut milk (enough to form a paste)

and lemon juice

Find out all the benefits of turmeric here including alternative recipes!

[eveashley]

It Takes Courage To Make A Change

"Change may be a good thing, but it's not always easy. It often involves a level of risk, unfamiliarity and venturing out into the unknown, which are all unsettling for most of us. However, change is also where growth comes. And that's something we have to remind ourselves when we're going through a time of transition."

[eveashley]

"Take the road less traveled."

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