A friend of mine called this morning and told me that he woke up in a funk. He wasn't sure why, just felt off and a bit grumpy and perhaps negative.  He thought about his processes of thought, meditation, prayer, etc. that he practices to start the day off each morning and was about to begin with his morning routine when he realized something: He didn't need his ritual of meditation to change his attitude which started off a bit...uncomfortable.  He needed to just DO it.  Change his attitude.  And so he did.  He said he felt a switch in his mind.  

Meditation, prayer, yoga, journaling, running, tai chi, painting, singing, Budo, whatever you incorporate into your life to help keep you uplifted and moving toward your highest purpose is needed and wonderful.  But let's not forget the mind serves US, not the other way around....let's not forget the immediate change the mind can have on our perception of life.  Remember the words of the great Jedi Master, Yoda: "No! Try not.  Do or do not. There is no try."

Keep yourself working towards your true purpose, and practice the positive power of the mind by not setting limitations that are based in fantasy or fear.  (I am tired; I can't; There isn't enough time; It isn't fair; I am not worth it; etc.)

Sometimes it seems easier to wallow in the challenges, setbacks, reasons why we can not, have not, could not....

There is only one reason we 'have not' and that is because we did not stand up and claim it.

Today, I stand up and claim all that is mine:  Health; happiness; holiness. It is my birthright to have these things and more.  

Yesterday morning I spent time on my yoga and meditation as usual.  One meditation I did was the Kundalini yoga meditation for prosperity. I practiced it for 11 minutes. Then after, I said a prayer of sorts.  I set my intentions only out loud.  Not in my head. I spoke from my navel, took deep breaths and used all of the air to speak clearly and with confidence.  I spoke of everything I wanted and needed in that moment. I spoke from the heart and did not judge what I said I wanted or needed.  Within 1 hour, I received 2 phone calls that directly answered the wants/ needs I loudly proclaimed only minutes before.

In the beginning was the word...

Speak up! open your mouth and state clearly what you want in life.  Set your goals and make decisions that move you towards your highest purpose.  All of the abundance in the universe can be yours if you simply stand up!



For a clearer mind in the morning, you can eat no meat, dairy, and wheat for breakfast. Below is a tasty, healthy and filling breakfast treat to give a go:

Start with a tall glass of cool clean water with 1/ a fresh lemon squeezed into it. Drink that up!

Breakfast porridge:

1 apple or pear
2 1/2 cp. fresh coconut milk (use any nut milk you may have on hand. Or you can purchase coconut milk (not from the can), hemp, cashew, or almond milk from the store)
1/2 c. nuts (almonds, macadamia, pecan)
beans scraped from 1 vanilla pod
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
dash nutmeg
pinch sea salt

Roughly chop the apple and place everything in either a cuisinart or blender and pulse to roughly combine.  Or pulse more for a smoother consistency. I like it rough and chunky.

Top with a drizzle of raw honey, agave, maple syrup or a little stevia if you want it a bit sweeter. Enjoy!


Make it a great day!
In peace and good health,
Kirsten