“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.” - Brene Brown
Typically when we hear the word vulnerability, we immediately think of feeling weak, exposed and unsafe. To feel vulnerable, for most of us, means to be in the position where we can be hurt, rejected or attacked. If we believe this to be the definition of vulnerability, then it is our natural instinct to protect ourselves from ever feeling this emotion. We tend to eat crap when we feel like crap in effort to avoid feeling bad. The truth is that when we numb with food we don't just avoid feeling bad, we avoid feeling altogether. Living life with an intention of avoiding uncomfortable feelings is living life half asleep.
If you reflect on why we exercise, eat healthy, or make it onto our yoga mats weekly, it's because we have an innate desire to live life fully awakened. We aim to take care of our body because the reward is health, peace of mind and a stronger intuitive inner guide. No matter where we are on the spectrum of spirituality, we know there is more to life than the weekly grind, that new pair of shoes or losing the last five pounds. If we are brave enough, we can stay awake through every emotion, experience, and adventure, fearlessly feeling everything that runs through us. When we allow this, our lives take on a different meaning, everything becomes a lesson so that we can grow and find a deeper level of peace. If we redefine vulnerability as being brave enough to feel it all, a different life is lived. Never let fear stop you from filling up your cup to the very top. Be bold, step into the unknown and take it all in. Know as you continue to strive for more, that in this moment, you are enough.
xoxo Carly
Typically when we hear the word vulnerability, we immediately think of feeling weak, exposed and unsafe. To feel vulnerable, for most of us, means to be in the position where we can be hurt, rejected or attacked. If we believe this to be the definition of vulnerability, then it is our natural instinct to protect ourselves from ever feeling this emotion. We tend to eat crap when we feel like crap in effort to avoid feeling bad. The truth is that when we numb with food we don't just avoid feeling bad, we avoid feeling altogether. Living life with an intention of avoiding uncomfortable feelings is living life half asleep.
If you reflect on why we exercise, eat healthy, or make it onto our yoga mats weekly, it's because we have an innate desire to live life fully awakened. We aim to take care of our body because the reward is health, peace of mind and a stronger intuitive inner guide. No matter where we are on the spectrum of spirituality, we know there is more to life than the weekly grind, that new pair of shoes or losing the last five pounds. If we are brave enough, we can stay awake through every emotion, experience, and adventure, fearlessly feeling everything that runs through us. When we allow this, our lives take on a different meaning, everything becomes a lesson so that we can grow and find a deeper level of peace. If we redefine vulnerability as being brave enough to feel it all, a different life is lived. Never let fear stop you from filling up your cup to the very top. Be bold, step into the unknown and take it all in. Know as you continue to strive for more, that in this moment, you are enough.
xoxo Carly
Get vegucated!
Radishes
Fun fact #1 – From seed to plate in only 25 days, radishes are a fast growing crop and are therefore ideal for children's gardens. The word "radish" comes from the Latin word "radix" meaning "root" and the Greek word "raphanus" meaning "quickly appearing".
Fun fact #2 – Eating radishes can help with hiccups...but too many can make you burp. We'll let you know when we find the magic number :)
Fun fact #3 – If it's a long, hot summer, you get hotter, spicier radishes; when it's milder, you get cooler radishes.
Nutrition Info – Radishes are a great source of vitamin C (25% of your daily needs), folate, fiber, riboflavin and potassium.
When and how to buy – Available year-round, radishes are best from late spring to autumn. They should be firm with no splits or cracks and their tops should be fresh and green.
How to store – Remove the leaves, wrap in damp kitchen paper and store in a Debbie Meyer's Produce Saver bag.
How to prepare – Radishes can be enjoyed raw in a salad, a salsa or as a crudite'. They can also be stir-fried, steamed, sauteed or roasted and can be added to soups and stews. Radishes pair well with smoked fish, spring onions, chives, parsley and citrus.
Here are a few of our favorites:
Radish & Snap Pea Salad
http://www.nutritionalwisdom.com/recipes/radish-snap-pea-salad/
Sauteed Radishes w/ Orange Butter
http://www.nutritionalwisdom.com/recipes/sauteed-radishes-w-orange-butter/
Success Stories
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