So I'm on Day 18 of this cleanse and haven't really discussed much except the food I've been eating. One reason I love Crazy Sexy Diet is because it talks about a total mind, body and soul makeover in order to achieve your best health and life. You meditate, dry brush, do exercises in forgiveness and love and today's task: create a Vision Board for your future. Kris Carr says, "Vision boards help focus our intentions so that we can manifest our desires." I love this idea and this exercise. I've recently been thinking about where I am now and where I want to be in the future and the two don't match up. At all. So this vision board is the perfect way for me to really focus on what it is that I want to achieve in my life. I decided that instead of showing you the same food, I'd share some of my Vision Board with you.
I included this in my vision board because I've spent a lot of time in my life putting things off until I have more time, more money, more energy, more ____________. It's time to stop making excuses and to live because time is passing me by and I deserve to enjoy every minute of my time.
I know that this photo seems obvious because of my love of beach cruisers and how much I want one but it goes a bit deeper than that. I would eventually like to do most of my commuting by bike. It's good for my health, good for my mind (driving really stresses me out), and good for my wallet. I think I'll explore more and be more mindful of my surroundings.
This one is pretty clear. I want to live on the beach. I see living in the beach in my future. A beautiful home like this is the representation of a dream. A dream that I'm really going to try and achieve.
I LOVE this photo and the saying. By living this clean and healthy lifestyle, training for Tough Mudder, exploring my dreams and desires and working to achieve them, I'm making myself extraordinary. By constantly looking inside myself and seeing how I can make myself and my life better, I'm making myself extraordinary.
This is a great summary of some of the things I want in my life. Sure some of it is vague but they are guidelines to understanding how to push myself in my future. They will define themselves in time.
Something that I have not found a photo representation of is my desire to be my own boss and have a vegan baking venture. To be specific, I'd love to have a place selling my treats at a Farmers Market. I love the community of Farmers Markets and would love to be a part of one. It's something that I am definitely working toward.
I've started my Vision Board on Pinterest. Ah the wonders of technology ;) I'm planning on making a tangible Vision Board as well so I can have that constant reminder of what I'm working toward. When I make it I will share it with all of you. I encourage you to think about making a vision board too. It is one of the most valuable things I've done with this cleanse.
So, I mentioned yesterday how I felt spoiled by my friend with the mustache cookie cutters. Well now I feel REALLY spoiled because I received a really lovely and thoughtful care package from Ingrid!! Thank you so much Ingrid! I feel very spoiled you are so awesome!
A cute cookbook called Alive in 5 which features raw recipes that can be made in minutes! This is so perfect for me since I'm always in a rush! I can't wait to try these recipes :) There is also a packet of quinoa, some Sea Tangle seaweed snacks (you know how much I love my seaweed snacks!), some gluten free lasagna noodles (we had talked about it a while ago that I couldn't find any and she remembered and got me some! Can't wait to try them!) and a really yummy looking Cacao Crunch chocolate bar! Yum!
Thank you so much Ingrid, you are so thoughtful and kind!
That's all for me today! I hope you all have a great day and I'll be back tomorrow with some food! I'm in the home stretch!
Wow, are you ever getting some awesome goodies in the mail lately!
ReplyDeleteI love the Vision Board and Pinterest is definitely perfect for that. Very inspiring graphics and I especially love the cruiser one. :)
I hope you're enjoying your rest day!
I know, I'm so spoiled! I appreciate it all so much, I have some pretty amazing people in my life!
DeleteThanks, I definitely agree about Pinterest. I knew you'd like the cruiser ;)
Thanks! Had to work until 9 so that sucked but otherwise it was good :) Hope all is well with you!
What a great idea to do your Vision Board on Pinterest! You are a clever girl! I love your vision for where you want your life to go- I especially like the graphic that says life won't wait for you. I am 100% guilty of this as well. I'm always waiting for the perfect time instead of just doing!
ReplyDeleteYou are already making great steps towards achieving your vision so congrats :)
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Thanks Gabby! I knew it would be the best way to get it together for a post so I just went with it! That is one of my favorite photos too. It is so true. I'm sitting here every day telling myself I need the timing to be just right to make some major changes in my life. Meanwhile, I know that the perfect time for happiness is NOW. I just need to take a leap of faith...
DeleteThank you! I'm really glad I wrote this post because it helped me lay it all out there for myself. It's become a lot clearer to me and when I think about all of these things I feel happy. So I know I have to make it my future :)
Can't wait for the open invitation when you move into that beach house. That's my vision quest.
ReplyDeleteHahaha everyone would always be welcome at my beach house! How beautiful is that home?! I have dreamed of a home or apartment that is open and airy like that. So beautiful!
DeleteVision Boards are so much fun! I need to get on Pinterest soon; perhaps over the weekend or next week I'll have the time to devote to it! I like to go through magazines for inspiring quotes or words (or images) before recycling them - I should do that soon, too.
ReplyDeleteAgreeing with Shen on that beach house invite! :) I especially the last quote you put up, I might have to copy it!
Glad to hear the chocolate didn't melt! It's raw and from Colorado (as is the quinoa, but obviously not raw). When I thumbed through the book, I noticed the lemon pudding (maybe it has a different name?) which looked like a nice raw treat. Enjoy it, you've been so kind to me!
I know, I had such a great time working on mine and really thinking about where I see myself in the future. I also LOVE cutting up magazines for quotes and photos and whatnot. That's why I want to make a tangible board as well :)
DeleteOf course you'd be welcome anytime ;) I want that house sooooooo bad! That quote is pretty spot on. Very inspiring!
The raw chocolate is so exciting! It sounds so yummy, I can't wait to try it! Love the local treats! I saw a lot of great recipes and lemon pudding sounds so refreshing! I am also really curious to try some of the raw cereals they had! Yum! Thank you so much again, you are so kind and generous I really appreciate it!
Good luck with the training!
Aw, how awesome to get a surprise package in the home stretch!
ReplyDeleteKeep thinking positive thoughts and good things will come to you :)
I know I feel so spoiled lately! It was very sweet of her :)
DeleteThank you, I hope so! Making this Vision Board and writing this post has really made me realize that some major changes need to happen in order for me to fully become the person I feel like I'm meant to be. I just need to stop thinking and talking about it and do it! I think I deserve to finally be happy :)
Those are such great quotes! I especially love the first one, that life won't wait for you! That is such a good reminder. That Vision board is so cool - such an awesome, motivating display. Kris Carr is so incredible. What an inspiring role model!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your training!! OH! and those brown rice lasagna noodles are BOMB! enjoy your day tomorrow:)
Thanks Caralyn! As this cleanse is winding down I'm feeling more and more inspired to keep this up. You are right, Kris Carr is really amazing and inspiring. I feel renewed!
DeleteThank you! I can't wait to try the lasagna noodles! Yum!
Thanks, you too!
I love making vision boards! I don't care if people think it's too "woo woo" because they really DO work! I like your Pinterest vision board--isn't technology great? Vision boards help me get clear about what I want out of life and then I can start eliminating the things that don't align with my vision.
ReplyDeleteI want to see moustache cookies! Those cookie cutters are so adorable. :)
I know! I think vision boards are really valuable and everyone should take the time to make one! I love that I was able to use Pinterest but definitely plan on making one out of magazines and photos and whatnot.
DeleteI will definitely post a pic of the mustache cookies when I make them! :)
Vegan dinner party at your beach house - woo! I love the jump rope picture too.
ReplyDeleteI want some seaweed snacks. I was at TJ's yesterday, but I didn't see any. I don't know if my branch doesn't carry them or if I just was looking in the wrong places. What "department" are they usually in?
It would be the most fun party ever! :) The jump rope pic is one of my favs :)
ReplyDeleteSeaweed snacks are the best! They have a full shelf of them by the chips and snacks. At my store they are the first shelf in the aisle. They have tons of them there! You can find them at Whole foods too, but they are more than $.99 I think. Try asking them if you can't find them! :)