British magazines are an occasional treat. Left wi British magazines are an occasional treat. Left without the AD.
Dakota still likes to sing. Wait for the thing. I Dakota still likes to sing. 
Wait for the thing. Is it vibrato, my singing people?? Or just regular singing? 😁
🎼 Also, I do think music is genetic. My dad can play by ear. I can carry a tune, but don't. And here's Dakota...🎼
Brahma Muhurta. (For some reason the top of the wo Brahma Muhurta. (For some reason the top of the words are cut off) 🤷🏾‍♀️
Brahma Muhurta is the time just before sunrise. During Brahma Muhurta, our spiritual practices are amplified, and the pineal gland, a little more active, naturally. 
Recommended practices are: 
☀️Meditating
☀️Reading scripture or sacred texts
☀️Planning the day
☀️Introspection - become aware of patterns of behavior that don't serve us.
☀️Remember parents, ancestors, pastors, God.

One practice or several.

💫You don't have to get up at the crack of dawn to become "enlightened", but there is calm and a different type of silence before the world wakes up. Personally, I like being up before the birds..
By all means, do you. 💫📿🙏🏾
Alexa, play 'This Little Light of Mine.' Alexa, play 'This Little Light of Mine.'
Dakota likes to sing... Dakota likes to sing...
I was listening to a book by Florence Scovel Shinn I was listening to a book by Florence Scovel Shinn this weekend, and came across the statement, "You can't ask for success and then plan for failure." 🤯
If you imagine at least one way that it could work out, it not only decreases anxiety, but a plan just might emerge. 
Do it a different way...
Amaze yourself. 
(By the way, 'The Secret' is old news, Florence lived LONG ago. She put a Christian spin on metaphysical principles. Apparently Jesus was into secrets too 🤗 ) 
Happy Monday!!
Hi desk dwelling friends. If you work at the compu Hi desk dwelling friends.
If you work at the computer all day, the wrists can get a little tired. 
Pressing the palms together at heart center, can relieve a little pressure. 
Keep the elbows lifted, unless that's too intense, in which case, lower them. 
Try this little break throughout the day. Proceed with caution if diagnosed with carpal tunnel. 
It's a mudra as well, but we won't get into all that. 
Be well.
I bought radish without a plan. Rookie move. When I bought radish without a plan. Rookie move. 
When I realized the leaves were mush, I acted fast. Hit up  @chefedharris via @thevirginhairfantasy for advice. Chef said, "Make a salad." So, here it is!! 
Simple, ingredients on hand, less than 10 minutes to make. 
Do you radish?
I change my hair a LOT because I can do it myself. I change my hair a LOT because I can do it myself. Saves me thousands. My mom taught me. 
I've been braiding since I was 9 y.o. 
Prefer twists over braids, when doing my own hair. These, though done with kinky hair, are #senegalesetwists It's the flick of the wrist. 
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March 25, 2020 Food

3 Tips for Mindful Snacking

I found myself at the pantry a little more than usual this week. That could be you too. Most of us have been asked to stay at home to flatten the curve. Which means, working from home for some and just generally being at home more than usual.

Staying in the house means stocking up on food. That means full pantries, and let’s face it…boredom. I don’t like to eat when I’m bored. I don’t like to eat emotionally either. That’s me. If you like to, and need to, go ahead. This is a tough transition time for all of us.

However, I remembered my college days of endless workouts and meal prep and remembered a few things I used to do to keep snacking under control. I’m revisiting some of the things to snack mindfully.

Pre-Bag Snacks

Every snack on the market comes with a serving suggestion on the box or package. It’s helpful to know what a serving size is.

In the old days, I used to separate snacks into single servings. It does take a little extra work to divide the bag or package up, but it’s worth it for me.

When I go to seek out snacks now, I grab them one serving at a time. If I want more, I eat more, but I do so knowing that I’m on portion #2 or 3, and girl…”You need to eat a meal at this point.” Use snack bags, or Tupperware to organize snacks at the house.

Use a Bowl

Use a bowl instead of eating from the bag or container. Even if you don’t measure out a single serving of a given snack, placing it in a bowl prevents eating an entire bag of chips, for example, without knowing it.

If you know the serving size, that super helpful to get another visual. Noticing what 11 chips look like in a bowl is different than eating from the bag. Also, knowing what one serving of ice cream looks like in a bowl is different than eating the entire pint.

Fruit on Display

I’m a visual person, that applies to snacks as well. I saw a long time ago in Oprah Magazine that Lady O keeps fruit out on the table. She said that seeing the fruit on display makes it easier to grab and eat. I couldn’t agree more.

Passing an apple registers something for me to actually eat the apple. If I’m on the way to get a cookie it also serves an interference, if only for a moment. Fruits are full of fiber and end up helping us stay full longer unlike a bag of chips or candy.

A bowl on green or red apples, along with oranges and clementines on the counter also makes for a lovely display.

Do you find yourself at the pantry now that you work from home? Are you okay to snack and just let the pants fall where they may, or are you a mindful snacker? If so, let me know your tips and tricks if you have any.

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