 Life has an interesting way of doing things. Have you ever felt that when it rains it pours? If so, I believe this is a test from our higher power. Life puts us through conflict, not only to thicken our skin, but to see how we handle the situation. The first few times when "shit hit the ceiling," I cried, I got frustrated and I broke out with anxiety attacks. After a few rounds of this happening, I became calm. I took a deep breath. And I focused on how to solve the issue at hand. I didn't collapse or crumble. I picked myself up by my bootstraps and persevered. If this happens, know it's not happening at you, but for the test of your will and strength. 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. 
I've reached a certain point in my spiritual journey where my views on the world have shifted. Things that I've taken for granted before, or used to bash, no longer serve a purpose in my life.
No matter how politically charged or upset one gets about our government, we must consider that many innocent or warrior souls sign up to do our dirty work. They do it in the name of patriotism because they want to serve, protect and conserve the freedom of our country. They give up their homes, they move away from their family and they know the possible risk for PTSD. So when we wake up and drink a latte or have wine with our friends while snapping selfies with our iPhones, somewhere across the world, someone is putting their soul on the line. Gratitude is the basic, fundamental root of spirituality, and on a weekend like this, it's time express some thanks to the people who served for our freedom. Happy Memorial Day weekend. 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.  I love Instagram because photography is one of my hobbies. Some food bloggers have beautiful pages with perfect photos, with shadow-free, white backgrounds. I spoke with a Reiki friend and expressed how sometimes I get down on myself because I do not do massive photo manipulation, but the ones that do have some 250,000 followers. I said, "The photos are beautiful, but so white that it sometimes hurts my eyes. There literally are no shadows." The lightbulb struck since our conversation revolved around the shadow aspects of our world, life and personality. We all have a shadow. And this perfect life shown on social media can hinder even the strongest minded people. I spoke with a different friend last night who said he quit social media in 2014 because he underwent a difficult period and all he saw was how "awesome" people's lives are. I believe social media is this "perfect" world that does not represent the real world. Our imaginations blind us to the reality of the real world, thanks to social media. 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.  If life has blessed me with one thing, it's that of unconditional, motherly love from my mom, grandmother, great grandmothers and aunts. On my mom's side of the family, most women were not financially abundant, but abundant with love, community, tradition and family. One of the most purest forms of love is that of what a mother has for her children. No matter how mad my mother and I get to each other, she is always accepting and extends her love even when we disagree. No matter what my mom's job title is, I know her life path is meant to spread her motherly love to her children and the planet. Sadly, many are born into situations where their mothers are cold and cruel. No matter how logical and rational we can be, there is something so deep and spiritual about a mother's love, which is why God created moms. Even in nature, if there is one animal you don't want to piss off, it's the mama bear. She will do anything and everything to protect her cubs. 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.  I believe in following your heart (and gut), but I also think that those who fly with the wind without critically thinking about their situation may set themselves up for disaster. The heart guides us to our soul's yearning, which is the driving force for many on this planet. But, the brain is our logical voice that can critique the reality. One example is a corporate employee who wants to quit his job to become an artist. The heart says, "quit the job and become the painter you dreamed of becoming." The reality is that a novice full-time artist has no income, and that soul's calling doesn't mean he'll become the next Van Gogh. Following your heart doesn't mean everything is going to work out perfectly. Challenges, barriers and hardships will occur and this is where the brain comes in. We must balance our right and left brain, which balances art and science and logic and spirit. You must look at all the scenarios or consequences so you can best walk your heart's journey. 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.  I'm interested in the dark aspects of life. I am not sure why, but my curiosity peaks on the "shadow side" of things. This may be because I spent years looking in the mirror and rising above my own weaknesses. Humans gravitate toward strong people. People who's spirits are strong most likely endured plenty of challenges. All of their pain, suffering and loss lead them, their people or society to higher places. Changes in consciousness take time. It does not happen overnight. One collective example is European history. It took decades of burning witches and Protestants to realize that religious persecution is wrong. If that pain and suffering never occurred, would Europe have changed? Every culture, country, society and individual must ascend from their own challenges in order to raise humanity's (and its rights) consciousness. Look at how hippies have thrived as a result of tough times. The same is true on the individual level. We must endure hardships in order to ascend to the next stage in life. We become wiser. Our spirits become stronger. And we become more cognizant of our choices in life. The toughest part of life is accepting the bad with the good and lead ourselves toward the light. As always, inspired by the sun, Elizabeth Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration -Sunspiration. Inspiration Every Sunday in 150 Words or Less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings.  Bunnies and spring chickens have a deeper meaning of life than just guzzling down a box of peeps. It's about the energy of the land. It's the renewal and rebirth aspects of life. Like a flower, spring is the time of the year to blossom into a new pattern in life. Plant the seeds and watch your life grow. The more we realize that we are a part of nature the more we understand our very own human nature. Regardless of whether you believe in Easter from a Christian or a pagan perspective, even the word "resurrect" symbolizes rebirth. The interconnectedness is there, you just have to "see" it. Our eyes are good at looking but our third eye is excellent at seeing. Happy Easter! As always, inspired by the sun, Elizabeth Join Mind Body Soul Food Every Sunday for some inspiration -Sunspiration. Inspiration Every Sunday in 150 Words or Less. Get inspired everyday with our Instagram account, sunspiration_everyday with inspirational quotes, motivational messages & sweet nothings. 
In my previous blog, Vegan Sugar Cookie Bunnies Topped with Homemade Frosting and Vegan Lemon Cake Topped with Coconut Cream Frosting I discuss how colors affect people. Color therapy is something that nature blossoms naturally. The beautiful array of pink and yellow naturally inspire the energy of spring, Easter and rebirth.
The colors of spring, Easter and artificially-colored peeps inspired this recipe. As a child I loved peeps. I don't eat them but I adore their symbology. The small marshmallow bunny and chicks are so cute.
Sadly, they contain artificial coloring and ingredients that do not fuel the human spirit. I am in the midst of playing around with naturally-dyed frosting. 
Color has meaning. Spring represents pastel colors, which symbolizes feminine, delicate and springtime energy. It's no secret that humans have naturally connected light colors to these representations because nature blossoms various hues of pink and yellow.
Everything in life is energy. Flowers have patterns that exude a certain type of beauty and energy. Ancient cultures and deities are linked to specific trees, flowers or animals.
Camellias represent admiration, perfection, good luck and gift to man. The yellow forsythia is one of the first flowers that bloom in spring. This flower symbolizes anticipation, which roots to the yearning we have with the sun and the summer season. By this time of year we are eager for longer days and warmer weather to warm our souls. And there is no other color that can represent the sun like yellow. 
The more in-tune I get with nature, the more I am inclined to consume all-natural sweet treats. Lemons represent purification and although sweet, let's purify our souls through this time of rebirth. Small and tiny like peeps, I hope you enjoy the light and airy color and flavor of this recipe.
And for Easter, I bring you this sweet, guilt-free treat. Be sure to check out my thoughts about Easter with this week's Sunspiration. And with my love for quotes, I end this blog with a quote inspired by the camellias. 
A long time ago, there were lovers that lived on the opposite ends of a river. They promised to meet when the camellia flowers bloomed. But it rained so much the boat couldn't cross the river. So the two couldn't meet, even though the camellia flowers had all bloomed. Lets meet again. Before the camellia flowers wilt.
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AuthorElizabeth 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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