Making Your Day Beautiful

Do you ever get that dreadful feeling after waking up as if you'd rather spend the day dreaming in your magnificently fluffy bed than get up, shower, eat breakfast, and move on with the day? I get that feeling. As if dreamland is where I am truly suppose to be. As if the only thing to look forward to is my hot, steaming cup of chamomile tea that will put me right back to sleep into my blissful dreams.

Some of us are truly not happy with our lives. And that is the truth. Our days our bounded by schedules, meetings, and we feel as if we are missing on LIFE. And even if we do wake up ready and prepared to take on the world, we run into unpleasant people who want to ruin our day and are successful at their mission if we let them.

Things happen. When the sun rises, we don't know what is going to happen. We don't know if we will be on this Earth before bedtime. We have no clue. So why not live and appreciate everyday we are living, as if it is our last? ;)

Take notice of everything around you. Everything that you don't pay attention to. I took a moment last night to spend an hour outside and listen to the wind dance against the trees, the creatures sing their songs, and rain drip to the ground. I glanced at the stars. They are equivalent to doorways into another world; so beautiful and enchanting. I spent quality time with my daughters. We skipped bedtime and stayed up watching our favorite shows and eating our favorite cereal. I read stories to them and watched them fall asleep under their purple comforter, both laying next to each other and holding each others hand in complete peace. These moments are beautiful. I love them.

Today, I woke up and made my three-year old her favorite breakfast. Cereal with soymilk and yogurt (or "ogurt", as she calls it). My oldest daughter headed to school and we played her favorite video game before she left. Skateboarding. 

Enjoying each moment is essential to having a beautiful day. The simplest things can improve our negative feelings about the upcoming hours ahead if we just learn to enjoy the little moments that make us smile & remind us how beautiful life truly is.

Have your Shield.
Energy Vampires are everywhere. I will write more about them in another post, but believe me, they are around. They are ready to suck that positive energy right out of you, belittle you, discourage you, bully you, harass/stalk you. These energies are out to destroy the very little thing that keeps you going--your inner peace. You need protection.

How I shield myself:
Start everyday with a spiritual practice. Prayer/Meditation/Reading. I meditate each sunrise and pray to my Creator and his Angels for protection and guidance for the day. Meditation and keep doing consistently. Whenever you come in contact with a vampire, whether it be your mother-in-law, your neighbor, your co-worker, or even the cashier at the local Starbucks, shield yourself. Imagine a white light surrounding your body. Imagine there are chains connecting you and that person, and imagine yourself breaking them; setting yourself free. If you are highly-sensitive, like myself, you absorb energies. You feel people and you connect with their thoughts. If someone is depressed, they can dump all those emotions on you, making you depressed. Shield yourself everyday.

Take Care of Yourself.
You can't have a beautiful day if you start it off with a shot of Hennessy, a skipped shower, half a pack of cigarettes, and a can of vienna sausage. Take care of that beautiful body of yours. Cleanse yourself and your body. My daily regime includes a full glass of water with freshly squeezed organic lemon, a natural body detox. Oil-Pulling is also a popular detoxing method, that only takes twenty minutes of your time, that you can spend tidying up or taking that shower. Skip the bacon and sausage omelette, and instead go for a fresh fruit salad, raw vegan oats, and a cup of herbal tea with honey. Add a daily essential vitamin to that routine, and you'll be packed with tons of energy and a you'll have a healthy start. Can't get any better than that ;)

Show someone some Love.
Whenever you have the opportunity, make it your mission to make someone's day BETTER. Whether it's buying someone a meal, getting a broken-hearted friend some flowers, or helping an elderly woman cross the street, your acts of kindness can improve your day and someone else's. When you give love, you improve the world. How great is that? Super Great! (I sound corny, I know. But the truth will set you free ♥)

Get your excersize.
Take a walk, join a gym, or just dance around your house. I don't care what you do, work that body! Invest in some weights, do your squats and lunges. Work that mid-section. Run that mile you've been saying you were going to do, but haven't done because of your endless excuses. Dust off that bike in your garage and ride around the neighborhood. Invite your friend over for some YouTube Yoga sessions. You've got so many options; keep yourself in shape. 

Accomplish Something.
Whether it's writing ten pages to that book you've put on hold or signing yourself up for school, do something that will get you closer to your goals. Believe in yourself and your abilities. You haven't finished that painting? Go ahead and do it. You want to start your own business, start doing your research so you CAN make that happen. You want to give to a charity, go ahead. Nothing is stopping you but YOU! 

Be Thankful.
For your food, for your car, for your home, for the Sun/the moon/and the stars. Give thanks for all you have. You can't be happy if you aren't grateful for what you already have. 



I want to end this with two simple words. Love Yourself. Love yourself enough to do all the things above, and spread that beautiful Love to others. Treat yourself to something at the end of the day, even if it's just a Redbox Movie and a bowl of popcorn. You've accomplished something today, and because of that

You Rock!

Make Your Day Beautiful,

♥always
Monica

Allow children to be happy in their own way ;)

My beautiful girl, Journey.

The Healthiest, Best, Dessert, Ever.

Sometimes even the healthiest of all people crave for something sweet and subtle to end their day. My usual is a bowl of Chex or Gluten-Free Rice Crispies with Almond Milk and sliced Berries. Recently, I made a creamy vegan/gluten free icecream with just ONE ingredient. I know what your thinking. "Ok, how is it possible to make icecream out of one ingredient? Doesn't make sense." Oh it does. And it's fantastic!

And that ingredient is Bananas.

Yes that's right. 

Your favorite go-to fruit can be turned into the creamiest, sweetest, smoothest dessert you've ever had.

You didn't know Bananas can be made into a delicious frozen treat? Where have you been? On mars? LOL. 

The process is simple. Peel a few bananas, cut them up, freeze them, put them into a blender or food processor and bazaaam! You've got icecream.

"Can I add my own ingredients?!"

Of course you can! I've added strawberries, mixed berries, peanut butter, and dark chocolate. I've even heard it's delicious with Nutella, but a not-so-wise-idea if you are watching the calories.

So what are you waiting for?

Time to throw that gallon of sugary icecream with ingredients you can't even pronounce. It's time to stop making excuses for not obeying your nutritionist because of your nightly icecream cravings. ;)

Banana Benefits:

• Bananas have two times as many carbohydrates as an apple, five times as much Vitamin A and iron and three times as much phosphorus. In addition, bananas are also rich in potassium and natural sugars. 
• All of these factors combined make the banana a “super food” that is an integral part of a healthy daily regimen
• Bananas Provide Energy
• Because of the abundance of vitamins and minerals, bananas are a great source of natural energy. 
• Eating only two bananas will give you enough energy to exercise or workout for an hour and a half. 
• Bananas are also ideal for eating during that midday lull when you feel tired and sluggish.
• Instead of drinking caffeine or having a sugary snack, bananas provide a level of energy that lasts longer without the dramatic crash caused by caffeine. - 

HAPPY BANANAS!

Drink To Your Health

Water.

So simple to say.

So easy to get.

But yet we choose to drink fluids that ruin our health.

Whenever you drink, imagine yourself cleansing your body.

Ridding yourself of Toxins.

Spiritual Cleansing.

Soda can clean toilets, but it won't clean your body.


Why is water so important?

Water hydrates the body.

We need water to survive.

Add a pinch of lemon juice,

and you turn your water into a super-detox beverage

Everything you put into your body is fuel.

Sugars and Carbonated Drinks don't fuel your body Well.

Kool-Aid & Artificials Flavors don't fuel you back to Health.

I suggest investing in a Water Purifier to rid of extra toxins already put
into our water.

In the morning, start your morning off with a Glass of Lemon Water, freshly squeezed. I always keep a bowl of organic lemons around.

Be careful with Bottled Water. Purchase a water jug (saves money and the environment). 

Drink water after every meal. This will help you get enough water during the day.

Get your kids use to it. Replace sugary drinks with water. Put water in their Lunch for school. Get them a cool water bottle to take everywhere they go.




Water is life's mater and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.

Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

The Battle

We are in a constant battle with ourselves to become who we want to be. To be the BEST. Unfortunately, life comes with many unexpected events and emotional battles that can lead us to believe there is no hope. We get the "stuck" feeling and feel trapped in our miserable lives. This can lead to depression, low-self esteem, and even, suicide.

I have witnessed these battles, and am experiencing some myself. Sometimes I wonder "When am I going to get to that place where I am completely happy and satisfied with my life?". 

I thought about this for a long time. I'm tired of depression. Anxiety. I'm tired of feeling "out of control".

Even the brightest smiles can be dying inside...


HOW DO WE WIN THIS BATTLE? 

Well, I am on a mission, to help people through this crazy journey called "Life", while helping myself at the same time. I woke up today determined to have a HAPPY day. As soon as I woke, I spoke positive to myself. Read some encouraging quotes. Drank a hot cup of herbal tea. Prayed. Meditated. And prepared myself for Battle. Today I will conquer my fears! Today I will do something to make my life BETTER. Today will be the BEST day of my LIFE!

And so far, this has worked ;)

Everyday we have a CHOICE. To make things better. We choose to be happy, or to let depression take over. It is a fight. 

Whenever you wake up, imagine you are in a battle. Don't let negative emotions win! Don't let negative/controlling people get you down! Don't give up on your dreams! Do something today that will make your life BETTER!

You have two arms. You have two legs. You have two choices ;)

You choose.....