If you've followed any of my blog posts, you know that I admire all thing vintage, antique and historic. After living in Germany, I discovered a deeper appreciation for preservation. And since we live in the "IKEA culture," I feel our attitudes and lives resemble around this cheap, disposable culture.
Saying 2018 has been a difficult year is an understatement. It is possible the most difficult year I've endured. So many ups and downs, highs and lows, it takes a lot of guts to share these real, and raw versions and emotional expressions of our inner world. Many parts of my life have been ripped away, shredded from my existence, only to be flushed down the drain quicker than a bottle of Drain-O. I need a break. I need some form of transformation. I need to get back to my roots.
In the spring, I frolicked around some estate sales and closings of various antique shops around town. I found this beautiful vintage hand-made doily and butterfly nature book. Spring is the season of rebirth and I think these were clues and hints to my future in 2018.
Butterflies in many cultures are a symbol for change and transformation. As a totem animal, butterflies are for those in tune with the ancient wisdom of their ancestors. I used to think all this vintage stuff was junk, but near the end of my experience in Hannover, I realized how precious antiques are. They are creations of one's hardwork, made by hand and loved by our ancestors. In spirituality, we do say our inner world is a reflection of our outer world. The old pieces of me are falling apart and the new pieces are falling together like a jigsaw puzzle. Where is this taking me? I have zero idea, but all I know is that this form of transformation has been happening for a while. Change takes time, and for the past two years I've seen myself evolve spiritually, but life is pushing me to focus more on the human mind and spirit aspect of health and wellbeing. And part of this involves nutritional healing. So from me to you, here is something sweet for you this late summer. 
"Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It's a journey of discovery - there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair."
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When you hit rock bottom, you have two choices. You can either evolve, learn and grow or remain stuck in the trenches of your psyche.
Some of the worst life experiences do not happen to us, but for us. They force us to grow and overcome the darkness that resides within. Know that no matter how horrible that pain is you're experiencing, there is a silver lining to this adversity.
But, you have to choose to see this silver lining and take action to improve your life situation.
The road will not be easy, but an important one to take. Your higher self is calling you to take action. Remember, destruction and creation are one, not separate situations.
As always, inspired by the sun,
Elizabeth
Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration, or Sunspiration, where we analyze quotes and sweet nothings in 150 words or less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings.
Some of the worst life experiences do not happen to us, but for us. They force us to grow and overcome the darkness that resides within. Know that no matter how horrible that pain is you're experiencing, there is a silver lining to this adversity.
But, you have to choose to see this silver lining and take action to improve your life situation.
The road will not be easy, but an important one to take. Your higher self is calling you to take action. Remember, destruction and creation are one, not separate situations.
As always, inspired by the sun,
Elizabeth
Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration, or Sunspiration, where we analyze quotes and sweet nothings in 150 words or less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings.
Summer is coming to an end, but not without a big hot bang. The weather in Seattle is hotter every year. All the newcomers love it, but they do not realize how "bad" this is for the environment and the mountains. The Puget Sound region depends on the mountains and its water flow.
With so many fires across British Colombia and Eastern Washington, we've been smoked out to say the least. With this in mind, it is essential to keep the body as purified as possible, though not one hundred percent realistic.
With so many fires across British Colombia and Eastern Washington, we've been smoked out to say the least. With this in mind, it is essential to keep the body as purified as possible, though not one hundred percent realistic.
On the brighter side of life, I am catering this "You Are Enough" yoga retreat in Bowen Island, British Colombia. I will concoct a variety of vegan recipes and am excited to share my love of cooking with others. Sometimes I find I enjoy cooking for others more than I do for myself.
Cooking is energy and love that comes from the heart. In fact, it has a wonderful head, hand heart connection. What you think you want to create, the thought travels from the head, through the heart and created from the hands. It is quit an amazing venture. And to the next adventure in life, enjoy this sweet sour and herbal sparkling lemonade -one of my favorites!
Cooking is energy and love that comes from the heart. In fact, it has a wonderful head, hand heart connection. What you think you want to create, the thought travels from the head, through the heart and created from the hands. It is quit an amazing venture. And to the next adventure in life, enjoy this sweet sour and herbal sparkling lemonade -one of my favorites!
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"A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe."
-Thomas Keller
Basil Mint Sparkling Lemonade
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Ingredients:
8 mint leaves
6 basil leaves
2 packets of stevia (approx. 1 tbsp)
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp lemon juice
3 cups sparkling water
Directions:
Chop herbs and place in a pitcher. Blend the lemon juice, stevia and 1/2 cup of sparkling water. Add the lemon mixture + the remaining water in the pitcher. Let the herbs soak for about 10 minutes or as until your desired taste. Strain the herbs and serve cold.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Ingredients:
8 mint leaves
6 basil leaves
2 packets of stevia (approx. 1 tbsp)
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp lemon juice
3 cups sparkling water
Directions:
Chop herbs and place in a pitcher. Blend the lemon juice, stevia and 1/2 cup of sparkling water. Add the lemon mixture + the remaining water in the pitcher. Let the herbs soak for about 10 minutes or as until your desired taste. Strain the herbs and serve cold.
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Everyone has the right to question the purpose of their life, why they are here and who is God. These questions are natural in our path towards ascension.
Lately, I've written and YouTubed about adversity. And what perfect timing since this has been the most adverse week, and possibly year I've experienced. As mentioned in, Sunspiration #92: The Silver Lining to Adversity, life is an ebb and flow of positive and adverse times.
Adversity sucks, but it makes us stronger and more "powerful" individuals. It builds and thickens your foundation so when the next road block hits, the core of your being is so strong that you can't be knocked down as easily as when your foundation consisted of toothpicks and splinters. .
During hard times, focus on the good things, the things that you have and the people who support you in life. Express thanks and remember there is light at the end of the tunnel. For some reason unbeknownst to you, you are enduring this hardship for a reason....and one of the reasons is to strengthen your will.
As always, inspired by the sun,
Elizabeth
Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration, or Sunspiration, where we analyze quotes and sweet nothings in 150 words or less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings.
Adversity sucks, but it makes us stronger and more "powerful" individuals. It builds and thickens your foundation so when the next road block hits, the core of your being is so strong that you can't be knocked down as easily as when your foundation consisted of toothpicks and splinters. .
During hard times, focus on the good things, the things that you have and the people who support you in life. Express thanks and remember there is light at the end of the tunnel. For some reason unbeknownst to you, you are enduring this hardship for a reason....and one of the reasons is to strengthen your will.
As always, inspired by the sun,
Elizabeth
Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration, or Sunspiration, where we analyze quotes and sweet nothings in 150 words or less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings.
Change is inevitable, but necessary.
The nature of nature revolves around change. What happens in nature, also occurs in the mundane, human experience. The waves of the ocean ebb and flow where the stock market summits and plummets.
The human experience is no exception to change, transitions and highs and lows in life. It is utterly delusional to think that our life will follow the same path as a starry-eyed Hollywood movie; however, when analyzing these films, the main character encounters various obstacles and struggles.
The human experience is no exception to change, transitions and highs and lows in life. It is utterly delusional to think that our life will follow the same path as a starry-eyed Hollywood movie; however, when analyzing these films, the main character encounters various obstacles and struggles.
For as long as humans have existed, darkness and mental issues have plagued the mind. We are no different today than our ancestors who raped, pillaged and plundered the world. Today we are equipped with self-help books, meditation gurus, therapists and support groups. We don't necessarily have to put forth as much effort to survive as our ancestors, but today, we can choose to walk the path of the light and change or remain stuck in a swamp of darkness.
Humans don't like change, but they crave and desire change. The biggest change to one's life path is through having a child. Some people accept and celebrate this change, but fight to let go or to help their mental state.
It is not easy or comfortable to walk a new path in life while leaving the old behind.
Humans don't like change, but they crave and desire change. The biggest change to one's life path is through having a child. Some people accept and celebrate this change, but fight to let go or to help their mental state.
It is not easy or comfortable to walk a new path in life while leaving the old behind.
During times of transitions, this is where the learning begins.
For many, a little voice inside of their head screams for change. This is a moment of contemplation where we make a conscious effort to shift towards our potential instead of running away from it.
Like a future flower budding from the ground, this is moment where consciousness shifts to say goodbye to the dark and say hello to the light. The business world talks of an inflection point, a point where the concave changes directions, either toward growth or a decline. This is a pivotal point for one to wake up and listen to their higher mind and trust and believe that taking the "high road" will lead them to change.
Like a future flower budding from the ground, this is moment where consciousness shifts to say goodbye to the dark and say hello to the light. The business world talks of an inflection point, a point where the concave changes directions, either toward growth or a decline. This is a pivotal point for one to wake up and listen to their higher mind and trust and believe that taking the "high road" will lead them to change.
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Low points, rock bottom and times of transition is where the learning experience begins. This is where we reflect on the past, grieve in and accept the present and make a plan for the future.
Change is spiritual. It is the time of becoming a better version of yourself and push through boundaries of fear that have held you back from seeking your potential.
The journey into your mind, body and soul is spiritual. And I believe everyone should all walk this path.
Spiritual journeys don't have to be epic adventures around the globe. For some, it is
Sadly, many people have not had good mentors or leaders in their life, specifically in the work world. A career shift is a spiritual change. When transitioning careers, one's soul or spirit guides them to something more meaningful in life. It is not uncommon to see tech geeks up and quit their job to open a bakery or a fitness company. Something in that corporate world sucked their soul dry and they wanted to do something more meaningful in life. That is the point of TRUE LIBERATION - the moment where your life, happiness and contribution to the world means more than the people and situations that brought you down. Many people today believe that drug use and sexual experimentation is liberation. In my experience, the more people dabble in those environments, the more their soul cries for help.
Spiritual journeys don't have to be epic adventures around the globe. For some, it is
Sadly, many people have not had good mentors or leaders in their life, specifically in the work world. A career shift is a spiritual change. When transitioning careers, one's soul or spirit guides them to something more meaningful in life. It is not uncommon to see tech geeks up and quit their job to open a bakery or a fitness company. Something in that corporate world sucked their soul dry and they wanted to do something more meaningful in life. That is the point of TRUE LIBERATION - the moment where your life, happiness and contribution to the world means more than the people and situations that brought you down. Many people today believe that drug use and sexual experimentation is liberation. In my experience, the more people dabble in those environments, the more their soul cries for help.
So how do you unlock the power of transitions?
By taking action for your life, situation or problem. Whether it's taking a leap of faith or hiring a therapist - you need to choose to transition instead of staying stuck. The world contains endless options to help you transition into the better version of yourself.
If you want to change your career, you may need to go back to school or sign up for a certificate program.
If you want to improve your marriage, you may need marriage counseling.
If you want to improve your health, you may need to hire a trainer or a health coach.
The answer lies inside each and every one of us, but we just have to believe and trust in ourselves, our voice and our higher mind. Change and transition strengthens our spirit. It may not be easy and during this time we may experience more inflection points or potential outcomes.
If you want to change, you have to put in the work and find tools, people or support networks that will aide you on your journey.
Are you on a spiritual journey in life? Let's Connect and check out Mind Body Soul Food's other recent blog posts.
If you want to change your career, you may need to go back to school or sign up for a certificate program.
If you want to improve your marriage, you may need marriage counseling.
If you want to improve your health, you may need to hire a trainer or a health coach.
The answer lies inside each and every one of us, but we just have to believe and trust in ourselves, our voice and our higher mind. Change and transition strengthens our spirit. It may not be easy and during this time we may experience more inflection points or potential outcomes.
If you want to change, you have to put in the work and find tools, people or support networks that will aide you on your journey.
Are you on a spiritual journey in life? Let's Connect and check out Mind Body Soul Food's other recent blog posts.
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I, like many people, are concerned with what is happening to society. The deterioration of the family nucleus, decency and our health is on the rise.
There is a battle between the light and the dark, not only within our own minds, but also in society. We have lost our way and technology has disconnected us from the source. Rampant sex, chronic drug use, backstabbing, mind manipulation, bitching-and-complaining - this is energy fueled by darkness to keep you stuck and in a cycle of despair. In a recent Youtube video, I discuss the difference between being a talker and a doer.
Growing up, my father continuously told me, "There is nothing in life greater than your health.Without your health, you have nothing." My father is absolutely correct. Along with optimal health, we must rediscover contentment. Never in human history has life been so abundant, and so depressed at the same time. Faithfulness in any relationship - work, romantic, platonic - is necessary to keep the bonds of life strong and hearty. Flakiness is on the rise and the "me me me" culture is overly destructive.
These lessons don't come easily and sometimes it takes walking into the path of darkness to reveal the light in every situation. If you want a change and a better life, adopt these three "golden rules."
As always, inspired by the sun,
Elizabeth
Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration, or Sunspiration, where we analyze quotes and sweet nothings in 150 words or less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings.
There is a battle between the light and the dark, not only within our own minds, but also in society. We have lost our way and technology has disconnected us from the source. Rampant sex, chronic drug use, backstabbing, mind manipulation, bitching-and-complaining - this is energy fueled by darkness to keep you stuck and in a cycle of despair. In a recent Youtube video, I discuss the difference between being a talker and a doer.
Growing up, my father continuously told me, "There is nothing in life greater than your health.Without your health, you have nothing." My father is absolutely correct. Along with optimal health, we must rediscover contentment. Never in human history has life been so abundant, and so depressed at the same time. Faithfulness in any relationship - work, romantic, platonic - is necessary to keep the bonds of life strong and hearty. Flakiness is on the rise and the "me me me" culture is overly destructive.
These lessons don't come easily and sometimes it takes walking into the path of darkness to reveal the light in every situation. If you want a change and a better life, adopt these three "golden rules."
As always, inspired by the sun,
Elizabeth
Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration, or Sunspiration, where we analyze quotes and sweet nothings in 150 words or less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings.
The world consists of two main types of people - talkers and doers - which one are you?
Life is a beautiful mixture of ebbs and flows and highs and lows. If life was easy and perfect we'd never endure obstacles or have rainy days. We all hit a rough patch in life. These periods can last for days, or for some, decades.
During tough times, I've used quotes to inspire, uplift and help me through tough times. This is part of the reason my weekly Sunspiration exists. Below are 15 of my favorite quotes to help you when the going gets tough.
During tough times, I've used quotes to inspire, uplift and help me through tough times. This is part of the reason my weekly Sunspiration exists. Below are 15 of my favorite quotes to help you when the going gets tough.
"Tough times never last, but tough people do."
—Robert H. Schuller
"To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist."
—Gail Sheehy, Author
"And once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm's all about."
―Haruki Murakami
"You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events."
-Joel Osteen
"Never give up. There are always tough times, regardless of what you do in anything in life. Be able to push through those times and maintain your ultimate goal."
-Nathan Chen
"God already knows what we're made of, but perhaps He wants us to learn what we're made of. I think we would all agree that we learn more from our tough times than from our easy times."
-John Bytheway
“There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
– Albert Einstein
"The most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths."
—Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”
-C.S. Lewis
“When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm, take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.”
-LL Cool J
"Adversity introduces a man to himself."
– Albert Einstein
"Sometimes things have to go wrong in order to go right."
– Sherrilyn Kenyon
"Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."
– Joshua J. Marine
"Everyone goes through adversity in life, but what matters is how you learn from it."
– Lou Holtz
What is your favorite quote regarding adversity? Know that whatever happens in your life, it's not happening to or against you. It's happening for you, for whatever reason. Maybe it's for a change, growth or to bring awareness to something that is affecting other people. Whatever you are going through, it is temporary but for your highest good.
Author
Elizabeth Rae Kovar M.A. is Author of her memoir, Finding Om and is a Fitness Trainer, Yogi, Reiki Master, Presenter and Lover of Life. To view her portfolio please visit www.elizabethkovar.com
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