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It will be ok

It will be ok

As I write this blog, Zamzam’s head is resting peacefully on my chest. She has had a rough couple of days. She has been vying for attention, and even though we have taken a 2 mile hike together a day ago, and spent time in the garden, or visited the store together, she wants more.

I can understand this since I have been quite busy for some months. She wants my attention and approval, and she…

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I am so annoyed I am so annoyed right now. I haven’t had dinner, and I have to call off from work tomorrow. I am so annoyed

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Zamzam and her quips

Check out one of Zamzam and her quips moments - What are some memories you have or experienced involving a feisty child?

Zamzam… my second child. She is such a lovely child, and her personality is one that can’t be ignored. When she is away from the home, she often presents a different version of herself. I am not sure why this is, but this is her. We accept her, and are rarely surprised at some of the things she says or does. Granted, many of the things she say isn’t always appreciated by the receiver, but it…

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Another day another lesson

Another day another lesson... I could really use the motivation or encouragement. Leave a motivational comment please. #sisterneely #life #worklifebalance #balance #yoga #yogimom

So what a week this has been. I started school, and I am more than overwhelmed with the sheer amount of work I have to do. It isn’t so much that there is so much work. the problem seems to lie in there being so much work, and I have to work full-time, and I am also raising kids! Alhamdulillah, I can’t complain. Today I pulled out the spreadsheet to look at the available time that I have. This…

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Need sleep That is all!

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Random Act of Kindness: Defend and Consolation

Acts of kindness does not have to be confined to others, sometimes we are in need of kindness from ourselves. Today was one such day.

Keeping up with my week of a daily act of kindness, today I turned my kindness toward me. It was an interesting week for me. As it grew on, the more tired I became. By today, I felt like I had not accomplished much. I had also received some feedback from the day before from the play I work in the day. The feedback was interesting to say the least. According to my manager, I consistently and often…

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Random Act of Kindness: Laughter, Support, and gratitude

When being kind requires us to spend something or give something tangible, is there any wonder more people aren't kind in this world?

It is Day 2 of my daily act of kindness quest. When we attempt to find ways we can be kind to others, we often think about things we can buy. If it isn’t something we would buy, it is something tangible that we give away.  Since kindness is usually associated with giving something or having to spend some amount of money, is it any wonder more people aren’t kind? I never really considered this…

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Random Act of Kindness: Be there and solve a problem

Random Act of Kindness: Be there and solve a problem. This is day one of a week long of my doing acts of kindness in an effort to keep my heart chakra aligned and moving in the right direction.

As you may be aware, I am currently in Yoga Teacher Training. This week we are going over the heart chakra. The heart chakra is known as the love center. It is associated with unconditional love, compassion, and joy. One of the exercise I have to commit to this week is to perform one act of kindness every day for a week. I must tell and show the people in my life that I love them, and journal…

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The 3rd Chakra We are studying the third chakra this week. This one has to deal with self esteem, who we think we are, etc.

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Full moon bonfire

I am hoping to attend a full moon bonfire this evening. It will be a chance to burn old habits and ways of thinking, and have new manifestations. Learn about my goals this cycle.

Tonight we will have a full moon. The moon looked pretty full last night to me as well. However, tonight at the yoga studio that I practice at, there will be a bonfire. I have never really paid too much attention to the moon other than to know when ramadan starts and end. I did go on a full moon hike before a few months ago, but nothing since. The hike was really nice, and I felt energized and…

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Just want to post something

Life is really too short to not post something. I have enough things going on, that I and others can benefit from it. Time to take a look within. #sisterneely #bloggingagain #blogging

Well that last attempt of posting daily was a bust! It isn’t even that I didn’t have anything to say. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time during the day to make it happen. My struggle now is trying to fit in all of the things I want to do into my schedule. Arguably, it can be said that we make time for the things that we find to be important. While blogging isn’t exactly the most important…

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Started Yoga I have officially started practicing Yoga. I am loving it! I am learning a lot about myself in the process.

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An Update is in order

It has been months since I last posted to this blog. I must apologize for that. Since my last post, I have visited San Francisco area twice, started the raw food plan, started running consistently, and I am not practicing Yoga. Today I want to focus on Yoga a bit. I am finding that as I progress in my practice I am finding more and more about my core beliefs. These are uncomfortable to confront,…

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Dinner... Raw zucchini noodles, pesto, grape tomatoes, and basil. It's "cold", but the flavor is sooo yummy!! I think I will add some more noodles to make sure I fill up. I will definitely need to add this combo to my dinner options! I'll also probably go lighter on the olive oil in the future. #trt #therawthing #SisterNeely #raw #rawfood #raweating #zoodles #nutrition #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #healthyfood #dinner #nomnom #startyourjourney (at San Diego, California)

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Picked up persimmons because they are sooooooo yum!! Took my #SisterNeely reusable produce bag. They were one pound for $1. Can you believe that price?! I couldn't find them cheaper at any other farmers market. Get you some before I make another trip and clear out shop! #ZeroWaste #zerowastelife #zerowastejourney #SisterNeely #startyourjourney #farmersmarket #cleabeating #trt #therawthing #rawfood #RAW #rawfoodlove #persimmon #nomnom (at Balboa International Market)

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Raw cream of mushroom soup. I was craving something other than salad, so decided to look up raw soup recipes. This one was pretty easy, and I had most of the ingredients in the house. The onion was a bit overpowering for the flavor, but would likely make this recipe again. It is chuck full of wonderful nutrients from the ingredients (onions, soaked raw cashews, avocado, garlic, mushrooms, and Himalayan salt). #rawfood #rawlifestyle #trt #therawthing #zerowaste #zerowastelife #zerowastejourney #SisterNeely #startyourjourney #nutrition #foodismedicine (at San Diego, California)

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I have been away for a few weeks travelling, and when I got back these carrots looked like "death became them". 😶 they were soft, withered, blackened, and severely dehydrated. Last night before we went to bed, I figured I would make one last ditch effort to revive them before tossing them to the compost pile. This is what we meet this morning! The parts emerged in water have returned to their firmer, orange colored selves. They are ready to be chopped up and added to my salad! I am going to turn them to see if the tips fatten up before lunch. Either way I get to enjoy these carrots and not waste any food. #zerowaste #zerowastelife #zerowastejourney #SisterNeely #food #letyourfoodbeyourmedicine #hydration #waterpower #carrots #trt #traveling (at San Diego, California)