Oh it's Saturday, the first one of 2010...
whatcha been up to? I have had a super busy day! First, I'm still getting my bearings
after being gone for close to a month and catching up on the never ended laundry, mail sorting, returning phone calls and such.
But that's just hum-drum stuff.
What was exciting? Going back to yoga today and having a lovely practice! I did
the full primary series a
nd it was lovely. A
warm practice space, great energy from being in the company of other yogis, and giving hearts from my teachers. As I had mentioned before, I am working on
completing the highest level of yoga certification, the
500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher credential and I am almost finished (I've had my 200 hour RYT since 2002). Anyway, it
felt great to be back in a yoga studio today after traveling! What have you been up to?
I'm glad you enjoyed the yesterday's post about all the
mail I received while I was gone!
Yes, indeed, I did get alot of stuff! Everything from
Holiday Cards
to
Lovely Gifts that Bloggie Friends Sent
to some
Product Reviews
And thanks for your
comments and opinions about the new Disclosure Rules that
Bloggers must abide by, or face massive ($11,000) fines for non-compliance! It was
great to hear your thoughts, what you
normally do or write in terms of disclosure, and
how, if at all, these rules will change the way you blog. I
love discussing things like this and hearing everyone's take on it!
But let's move on to
recapping this past week's eats, treats, and events! If you missed
last week's recap, here is is. Check that one out for tons of
great Aruba vacation, food, and fun pictures!
Sunday
Gena of Choosing Raw talked about
Tips for Digestive Health
And I posted
Sunset and Vacation Pics
Monday I showed you pics of
All the Great Food we Ate
Like
Kale, Broccoli, Cuke, & Cauli Salad with my Homemade Vegan Slaw Dressing
To Cool Birds we watched
And all the
Fun we Had at the Beach
Tuesday
Deb of Smoothie Girl Eats graced us with a
hilarious post about
how to fold a yoga mat
And Skylar and I
hit the Beach
Wednesday I Made a
Vegan Stir Fry
I also talked about how I
Don't Get Hung Up on being a fanatical label-reading maniac, and
that Bloggers are Only Human, too.
And
Broke a nearly 5 Year Dry Spell with a Peach Pina Colada
As it whispered in my ear: Drink Me Now!
And Showed some
Aruba Trip Finale Pictures
On my Chaise Lounge
Oh sorry, too much skin.
I'll cover Up.
Thursday we traveled back to AZ and at 1am I went on a crazed
fruit & veggie grocery shopping run
And this was because
US Customs confiscated all my food! How dare they take my broccoli & fresh produce!
And gave you another
Recipe for my Homemade Vegan Slaw Dressing
Friday I posted about all the
mail and goodies I received in December
Saturday I
went to the mailbox and was happy to find a card from
Gina! Thanks to The Fitnessista & Pilot for brightening my day!
Last night for dinner I ate (another)
Kale Salad. Bekah and I
wonder if we should continue to post our kale salads since we eat them daily. Abby, I think you've got the same "problem", right?
This one was
raw kale, tomatoes, and brock, slathered in
my Vegan Slaw Dressing. Considering I was in
Aruban Kale Withdrawals,
I think I kinda can't ever get sick of these!
On the side, I had a couple of
Flackers that I won in
Michelle of
Lucky Taste Bud's Give Away awhile back.
Dehydrated food,
it's "a good keeper" as my grandmother used to say.
And the
stats are great on flax seeds
But
the taste rocks!
Dessert (i.e. Midnight Snack Time) was a
Prana Bar
Just what I like to see: Organic, Gluten Free, & Vegan
Stats and the 1st three ingredients are
organic cashews and organic almond butter, followed by organic date paste. Yum!
Naturally Sweet, very pliable, super moist, chewy, doesn't fall apart.
Pretty much
an amazing bar!
Yoga Today is
Kapotasana (King Pigeon Pose). Please do not try this unless your
back is thoroughly warmed up as well as your quads. Yoga is not a competition and so
please don't force yourself into a pose. I don't want you to hurt yourself. This is a pose to work towards with patience, compassion, and mindfulness for any limitations your body has.
Tip of the Day: I am borrowing something my yoga teacher said today in class:
"You cannot do anything wrong in this class". And I thought that it was a great message
because who would attempt an asana (pose) if they felt they were going to be judged or that they were "doing it wrong"? Sure, there are ways that are better or worse for
alignment and entering/exiting a pose, basically the theoretical anatomy & practical nature of body mechanics which are not necessarily up for discussion (yes, you can do things wrong and get hurt), but I am
talking about the spiritual, emotional, much deeper message: You cannot do yoga wrong.
Think about that. Where ever you are in your practice, on your path, on or off your mat, accepting and honoring where you are is a beautiful gift you can give yourself; free from judging yourself that you're "doing something wrong". Namaste, my friends!
Do you get caught up in judging yourself? Do you judge others? What has helped you judge others and yourself less? Anything special that's worked for you? For me, after a
decade's long yoga practice, being married for a decade, and being a parent for 3 years, all those things have helped me realize that you cannot always control, know or understand
why something happens like it does, or what someone else's "story" is, so no sense in judging it or them. Is this something you're working on? Easy or hard for you? Are you
harder on yourself than you'd ever be on others?
Stay Tuned For Recipes and Good Stuff...
38 comments:
Loved this post!! Thanks for the recap! I bet you are quite busy getting everything back to order in your life! Crazy amounts of phone calls!
That pose looks very cool! I'll have to try it sometimes--with warm quads and a warmed up back!
<3 jess
xoxo
How did I guess the pina colada would be highlighted in the recap :-)
I'm very judgmental on myself and others I think but then I think about how much I despise others judging me and realize that perfection is far from attainable and we are all doing what we think is best even if others might not agree with that.
I'm eating a raw chocolate chip cookie dough ball right now and it's quite delicious; thanks for the recipe!
Welcome back to the States, even if it's not necessarily the state you intend toward. Sounds like yoga class makes up for it! Onward...
Great recap!
I try not to judge myself.. I realize that everyone is different and has different capacities for things! Although some people might not agree with the way we choose to live, we all have different needs!
And that pose looks awesome! If only my quads were that limber ;)
Hey girl!
Your vacation looks fabulouso! Paradise!
I look forward to hearing more about My Sweet Vegan - Im sure you'll be trying plenty of the recipes!
Also, your king pigeon looks amazing... you've inspired me to do it more often.
Averie! I'm back! :-) Wow...the pictures from Aruba are STUNNING! There's nothing like a tropical vacation to cure mind, body and soul ;-). Welcome back, and Happy New Year!
I heart your re-caps!! You are so organized..love it.
UH, yeah.. I steamed approx 3 lb of kale today.. it rocked my world.
Thanks for the reviews.. I really want a Prana bar.. NOW. lol
Happy Saturday, Averie.. enjoy the rest of your weekend!
ps.. Ya I totally agree with your statement about not getting caught up on the small things.. I value my lifestyle and my diet choices but sometimes you cant control everything (uh hello subway).
i think i judge myself CRAZY too much. i compare myself with everyone. that's why this year, i'm going to be the best TRAY i can be. not anyone else. the best ME. =D
love the bars..and love the beach pictures! xoxo!
Thanks for the great comment you left on my blog. You are right...I cloth-diapered and practiced baby-wearing (home-births too). I'd be part of a CSA if I could find one nearby! When we lived in Texas we did a food co-op back in the old days. ;-)
BTW...I can't consume salt either. I swell like a balloon and get vertigo. So, I feel for you. {{{hugs}}}
Hello my love!!
Glad I got to see some beautiful beach pics one more time. :)
I judge myself alot and am too hard on myself at times. As much as I hate to admit it, I know I also judge others more than I should. It's always something I try to actively NOT do.
Have a wonderful rest of the weekend - hope you're readjusting to home. :)
Those flax bars look so good- and like you, I like to try to re-create my own just for the heck of it. But I couldn't see what would make it "stick" together or bind it- do you?
Judging- yes of course. And it's often about stupid superficial things that no one else cares about or notices- Perhaps that's a good intention for 2010- judge self less! :-)
I feel judged all the time. I have been incapable of exercise for one year now and have at least another year to go...plus I have decided that seeking support and friends is a strength (not a weakness)...but others see it as dependence and wrong. I feel like I am judged for things that others just do not understand...instead they assume they know..and they have no idea.
I admire your yoga so much. I am so unmotivated...all I do is a silly gentle 20 minutes a few times a week. I don't know why...but I just don't care to do more...slacker or maybe its just me that way. Whatever, right.
Your products look great. A lot of these things I have never seen before, so its neat to see some of the stuff that is different.
Have a nice evening.
While my blog is just a baby I've been reading yours for a loong time and so appreciate your positivity and insights. The super cool yoga moves are nifty too. ;)
Goodness, your daughter is so adorable! She's lucky to have a mom who clearly loves her so much (and bakes such tasty looking treats!).
Rachael*
Love this post girl!
Judging people is an interesting thing because i read in a deepak book that you judge others because you see the same thing in yourself. Once I read that - I could see it and I stopped. I think everyone is great in their own way, just like me ;)
XXOO
Oh, I just love this recap Averie!!! You have such great memories of your trip, yet you do sound so happy to be back home.
Those two bars sound DELICIOUS! It's great to find healthy bars to turn to for snacks.
You have to know that I love hearing about your yoga. So glad that you're getting back into your element these days and so close to accomplishing the MAJOR feat of your 500 hour certification. I look up to you so much Averie.
And THANK YOU for you support on my yoga decision. It means more than you'll ever know to have your respect and approval. :)
xxoo
Heather
I can't wait to see you on Tuesday! In the past couple of years I have really become comfortable with who I am and I find myself less and less concerned with what others are thinking, and thus judge myself less. Of course, I still find myself needing to work on judging others less. I am still shocked at how often I judge a book by it's cover, especially people that come into the store. It's all about being open minded!
Your are one busy lady!!! Everything looks good as usual :) Jealous of all those beach pictures... oh how I wish I was there!! And we are those people who judge themselves the hardest. We dont really judge others until it effects us. Trying to just be happy with life all around and just be!
Welcome back! It looks like you had a fantastic time in Aruba (that pina colada was a worthy way to break the dry spell, btw). Big props for blogging while on vacation, I didn't even really feel like you were gone. :) Happy New Year, Averie!
you are a super busy mama!! that yoga certification sounds impressive - way to go :) i loved your posts from vaca with stir fry and the pina colada. when in rome!!
Wow! What a great post! On of my favorite things to do when getting back from vacation is getting back to my regular yoga practice! It's so cleansing!
i LOVE your highlight posts :) your life=blessed!
i LOVE That yoga post too..you have inspired me to do more yoga! did 20 min today..better than nothin right?
Hi Averie, I just found your blog and I <3 it! I was scrolling down the page and kept seeing 2 of my favorite things: veggies & dessert :D
Sooo jealous of your vacation!
HEY Averie, that's hilarious about the posting of kale salad ad infinitum - I've actually been wondering the same thing! I eat kale everyday...should I even be posting about it?! Man. Tough blogger decisions, I tell ya! ;)
As for the judging - I actually feel that I judge other people with a much more critical spirit than I judge myself. Because I am aware of my own situation and circumstances, I am more understanding towards my shortcomings - but with regards to other people, I'm not always conscious because I don't know their lives! So these days, I'm learning to put myself in their shoes, and give them the benefit of the doubt! And I'm actually finding that going easy on other people is actually a benefit to me! Sometimes being judgmental, even when it's towards other people, can be stressful on you!
Awesome yoga pose. I was just always wondering: how do you get into that pose? Well, I'm 7 weeks pregnant, so that might have to wait some time anyways, but just curious... ;-)
Happy New Year Averie! Your posts should never be read first thing in the morning because I get way too hungry before I even have breakfast! Ridiculous! All those awesome salads make me drool and your yummy dehydrated treats are too much to handle.
Oooh I judge myself way too harshly about some things. Like most women I am my own worst critic. I am really trying to stop and realize that I am a good, nice person and I shouldn't always be down on myself - but it is hard! This is something us HSP really struggle with, huh?
Have a great day!
Hey Averie,
I just wanted to say 'HI' and let you know that I have still been reading your blog. I've just been in a bit of a blogging slump lately and not much into commenting. I guess you saw why on my last post. Thanks for your comment.
I have really struggled with judging myself and feeling judged by others. So, yeah this is something I'm working on :)
Love all the vacation pics!
Your weeks are always very eventful, miss Averie!!
Great post. I love Prana bars and am hoping to get a wee sample myself soon :)
And thanks for the words about yoga! I am always fretting about getting poses wrong, but time as shown me that it's the practice itself that means I'm getting it right -- the very fact of doing it. I appreciate your warm discussion of yoga, always! It makes it less intimidating to us all.
I definitely judge myself way too much- and I'm completely hard on myself to go along with it. In fact my husband made me promise to try harder- to not be this way.. I'm working on it! As far as other people.. I don't think I really judge them, but more notice things.. I'm very observant- which I think is from being an only child- hanging out with adults all the time.. I think it's actually a good quality, but I could be wrong.. haha.. I love the advice of the teacher.. it is so hard to not get attached to the result, and for me is one of the hardest things in my practice. Especially being a competitive person- when you see a shape and can't get there.. ugh! that's where my work is!
Aww your daughter is absolutely adorable, and I loved all the food pics, everything looks fantastic!
Thank you so much for your comment on my post! It really means alot - especially coming from you.
I love this post about judgement. It could not have been said better. Yoga is not about whether you can touch your toes or bend over backwards - when I was thinking about starting the training program, I was completely hesitant because I am not good at alot of the postures, my hips are extremely tight - and I've been practicing less than a year - usually with my schedule only able to squeeze in a quick 20 mins of mostly stretching...:(...but a yoga instructor told me that yoga is only 10% asanas! It's about personal growth.
It's not about being perfect. It's about doing what works for you. So instead of getting angry when I tip over in Warrior 3, I'll just keep trying and modify it if I need to but challenge myself to try it...and laugh at myself. Look upon yourself with humor and it'll all be good.
Have you ever tried Eoin Finn's DVD's?? He's located in B.C, Canada. But he's like a "surfer-dude" in a way -haha . I have the "Power or Happiness 2" dvd - still have only tried one sequence out of it (Again the time factor!)...but anyways, he can make me laugh trying something - it'll be all zen and relaxed and then he says something "make peace signs with your fingers" and grab your big toes or do a surfer-type "It's all good dude" ...it's so ridiculous but true :)
Namaste my Love - my posts are usually all over the place but I would love to be a writer someday, something I struggle with in spending so much time doing for no reward - being monetary, etc...when I worry I should be practicing/studying more yoga or more energy into my current job...but in a way it is someone giving Asteya to me to receive positive feedback and to get out my thoughts...and even with no comments at least it's a release.
welcome home galgriend! look at you and all your mail!! I cannot believe it! well I can, because you are awesome :)
i am so glad you are getting your bearings back and enjoying your time at home since being back! its always weird coming back from vacay, the only thing I think about is relaxing on the beach, and then home hits and you realize all the things that need to get done! oh well!
i do get caught up in juding myself quite often! but not nearly as bad as when I was in HS. I think back to those days and buying a certain item of clothing because it was 'cool' these days, I wear and do what I like and feel no pressure (or MUCH less than I ddi before) i try to stay positve and just focus on myself and not what others think of me!
xoxox
hey!! I absolutely love the recap! So fun! Im really impresed by that Yoga pose. I hope to get there one day=)
I really do my best to not judge others. I feel negative energy is wasted energy and Id like to focus all of mine on the positive. Plus you never know what others go through so I dont fee like I have the right to judge them either. Although its strange though because despite that Im very critical of myself! Strange eh? Im trying to be better at it, but I find Im my own harshest critic. But Im working on changing that!=)
Congrats on almost finishing the 500 hour level of RYT ! That's awesome! I don't think people know how much time and work is put into completing that level.
Good luck with getting all your laundry done. =)
We had tons of Cards when we got back from visiting the in-laws... It was nice going through to see who sent us a card and see all the kids photos :)
It wasn't fun when I found a jury duty card among a weeks worth of mail :(
oh! looks like i've got some catching up to do on this new blogging rule info. i've been so mia and now they go and throw up all these rules! i hate rules.
phew! glad you got your WF on as soon as you got back but i'm gonna be sad to see your beach pictures go! i think you should post one a day just to make me wish i was on vaca and not in 3 degrees weather.
i'm my own own worst enemy girl! something i should probably work on in the near future
I've been following your blog for awhile now but don't think I ever commented, so HI from one veggie and yoga lover to another! I love your enthusiasm and passion- it really shines through on every post. Your blog is a joy to read!
Oh man, judgment. This is something I really struggle with because I have a lot of highly judgmental people in my life (ie family members). I just feel that judgment is so toxic and it REALLY rubs me the wrong way. I try really hard to not let it get under my skin and accept them the way they are, but it's so HARD sometimes!
And I love your thoughts about "doing it wrong." Many of my friends express interest in yoga but are held back by fear of "getting it wrong." If only they knew!
Welcome back! Sounds like you have been a busy bee, getting back into your normal routine. Must feel good to have your yoga practice back. Love that message from your yoga teacher. Great reminder not to be so hard on ourselves. So often it's not about right or wrong so much as the doing itself.
I'm harder on myself than I am on others, but I also don't go out of my way to NOT judge. Just because I let them do what they please without my judgement, doesn't mean I shouldn't reach out and try and understand people more. I find out hard situations people go through, AFTER the fact, and then its like "ooohh shoot, maybe I should have gone the extra two feet and just said hey" instead of going about my day without caring.
Does that make sense? Lol. Great week of recap. I can't believe your Whole Foods was open until 1 AM! Mine closes at like 11, latest. Booo.
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