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January 25, 2017
Detox Diaries: Day 2
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Yesterday I was better behaved. Truth be told, it’s probably because I didn’t leave the house.
Breakfast was steel cut oats with walnuts, apples, and a splash of illegal stevia.
Lunch was brown rice and teriyaki broccoli.
Dinner was a small bit of illegal leftover vegan risotto and this gorgeous salad shown above: spinach, sprouts, tomatoes, apples, walnuts.
Snacks included clementines, dates rolled in coconut, and a handful of walnuts.
Other than the stevia and processed risotto leftovers, I did good!
No Zen green tea with a packet of sugar to start the day. I missed the taste, but not the caffeine. Instead I consumed lots of herbal tea and hot water with lemon.
I’m supposed to add ground flaxseed to the hot lemon water, but I recall it all settling on the bottom last time and being goopy to drink. May obey tomorrow.
While I’m not hungry on this detox, I do miss sweet treats after most meals, my morning avocado toast (love the crunch), the taste of Zen green tea, and pizza. I think I could live on pizza. And maybe pumpkin pie, too.
To be continued. Day three. Bisous. x
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January 24, 2017
Detox Diaries
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Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.—Michael Pollan
My first and last detox was in 2013. Yesterday I began my second one. It’s a 10-day program organized by a local nutrition and wellness coach.
The last attempt was semi-successful with only one big meltdown that may have included a jumbo slice of pizza from the joint around the corner. Said jumbo slice may have resulted in me getting sick after eating so pure for many days.
After celebrating my 13-year anniversary over a yummy vegan meal at Great Sage on Sunday, Tim and I headed to the grocery story next door to stock up on some essentials for the detox (that I’d somehow talked him in to joining).
We picked up brown rice, sunflower seeds, greens, cauliflower, miso, celery, ginger, walnuts, ground flaxseed, and chia seeds.
Here’s a taste of what we’re to exclude and include over the next 10 days:
No: animal protein (no problem!), dairy, corn, caffeine, alcohol, soda, fruit juice, sweeteners, bread, pasta, cereal, crackers, baked goods, vegetable oils, peanuts, processed foods.
Yes: unsweetened non-dairy yogurt, all veggies—especially dark leafy greens and non-starchy veggies, berries and citrus fruits, water, herbal tea, non-dairy milk, fruit/veggie smoothies, fresh dates for sweetening, whole gluten-free grains, beans, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, chia/flax/hemp seeds, fresh herbs and spices, seaweed, vinegar.
After many meetings and teaching a Mindfulness class at Tranquil Space last night, I was weak. I saw leftover Dove dark chocolates on my desk and couldn’t resist. One, two, three, and on wasn’t enough. Finally I ran out (thank goodness). On the way home I thought, “I’ve already failed day one, I might as well finish my pizza.”
Tim had roasted veggies and cooked brown rice for dinner. Yet, when I walked in the door and confessed about my Dove meltdown, he said, “Well, you might as well finish the pizza then!” I laughed, squeezed him tightly as I released my inner critic release, and said, “Exactly!”
Day one: Monday I had avocado toast for breakfast, Zen tea with one raw sugar packet, a spinach salad with avocado, tomato, sunflower seeds, and apple for lunch, 10 tiny Dove chocolates and two leftover pieces of pizza for dinner. Needless to say, it wasn’t a strong start. No bread, sugar, chocolate, or pizza is allowed. I rocked my lunch though!
Follow along here as I share my journey through this 10-day detox. And a journey it is. Bisous. x
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January 23, 2017
Tranquility du Jour #388: PhD in You
In this week’s episode, PhD in You with Julie Reisler, we discuss her use of “life designer,” the role journaling has played in her life, intentional eating, and her new book, Get a PhD in You.
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Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #388: PhD in You
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[image error]Author and Life Designer™ Julie Reisler authentically shares in her book, Get a PhD in YOU, the extensive personal-growth wisdom that came from her own struggles with body image, relationships, and feeling “not enough.” Julie has a master’s degree in health & wellness coaching and more than twelve certifications around health and well-being. Julie speaks all over the country on how to design your best life and has over 12 years of TV/Film, voice-over and on-camera hosting experience. She is a mama of two, happily remarried, and in love with her very imperfect life. For more info on Julie, go to juliereisler.com
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January 18, 2017
Off to the Tropics in ONE month: 2 spots left
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Escape the chill of winter to join me for a week-long escape into yoga, creativity, and mindfulness over President’s Day weekend, February 18-25.
Savor the tropical splendor of Pura Vida Spa—a private mountainside estate enveloped in lush gardens surrounded by coffee plantations.
This experience includes daily yoga and mindfulness sessions, creative play, and ample time for relaxation. Read poolside, soak in the hot tub, nap in a hammock, or enjoy a luxurious spa treatment.
Open to late beginner to advanced students, all classes will be taught at Tranquil Space Open Flow level with variations and modifications for your body. No experience needed with mindfulness or creative play.
This retreat is for those seeking a safe space to unwind, connect with their creative spirit, and deepen their yoga and meditation practices. Bring your beginner’s mind, open heart, and creative tools.
Starting at $1855. Click here for the scoop and to register. Still have a question? Reach out!
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January 17, 2017
Journaling
I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see and what it means. What I want and what I fear.—Joan Didion
Sunday I was curled up in bed with a cuppa green tea and a journal to start the day.
As I sat upright with a few pillows stuffed behind my back, I grabbed a pen and began to write. My entry began with the date and time. From there it flowed into my current state of mind—what I felt mentally, physically, emotionally.
Our journals give us space to reflect, dream, grieve, rant, and more. Research shows that journal writing can strengthen immune cells, clarify thoughts and feelings, help with self-understanding, reduce stress, and solve problems.
The hardest part is staring at a blank page. Below is an assortment of prompts to help you begin.
Write a journal entry to your future self in 10 years. Date it 1/16/27.
If resources such as time and money weren’t a factor, how would you spend your days?
List your short term and long term goals.
If you could change one thing about your present life, what would it be?
How would you like to make this world a better place?
How can you best share your gifts with the world?
What would make you feel mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually fulfilled?
Describe what you see in front of you.
Write a love letter to your past or future self.
What was the last thing you read, heard, or saw that inspired you?
What wants attention?
Grab a pen, paper, and a cuppa. Listen deeply. Let the muse out to play.
Wishing you a tranquil week ahead. Bisous. x
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January 16, 2017
Virtual Retreat {$50 off ends TONIGHT}
Our next Virtual Retreat with NEW practices and a NEW theme of Slowing Down will broadcast on Saturday, March 11 from 10am-4pm ET.
This day is a sampling of the full-fledged retreat experience from the comfort of your own home AND for all budgets.
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Our six-hour adventure includes:
live opening and closing gatherings
live mid-day check-in and mindful eating
guided multimedia how-tos on writing, yoga, meditation, mindful eating, and art journaling with accompanying exercises
three guidebooks: pre- and post-retreat PDF manuals and a day-of PDF manual
a private Facebook group
recipes
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and more!
Here’s what previous participants had to say:
I can’t thank you enough for such a clearly thought out virtual retreat. It was such a blessing not to need to get dressed, drive to an airport, not have to put on make-up, and to be comfortable in my own home without distraction.
Participating has reminded me how good it feels to slow down and give myself the time to recharge. Feeling a new spark of creativity.
I have to say, being the introvert that I am and loving my quiet time, this was something I would do again and again. Being in my own familiar space, relaxed but at the same time connected with everyone. You thought of everything!
Hit the pause button, vary your routine, learn new skills, connect with like-hearted ladies, and return with what’s most meaningful to you.
Consider carving out six hours just for you on March 11. It would be an honor to retreat with you!
$49 through January 16, then $99
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January 14, 2017
Week in Review {Pics + Links}
Week in Review
Today I woke up at 10:30. I haven’t slept this late in a very long time and must confess that I crawled into bed at 10:30 last night.
Yep, 12 hours of slumber is incredibly decadent and somehow felt necessary. There was a lot of energetic output this week and I like to believe the deep sleep was my body’s way of replenishing.
I seem to straddle between these two extremes in search of homeostasis.
This week included three yoga classes, teaching mindfulness, seeing clients, an all-day studio directors’ meeting, a studio directors’ brunch, tea time with two friends, bookstore browsing, seeing Wicked at the Kennedy Center, hosting Tranquility du Jour Live, conducting a podcast interview, being featured on the Just Stay Curious podcast, packing up 23 goody bags for the studio’s teacher trainees, having lunch with colleagues from a social work internship, having a session with my writing coach, and traveling to the woods for the weekend.
May you have moments that bridge the gap between output and input this weekend. Our souls crave this. Bisous. x
Pics in Review
Images from Thursday night’s #TDJLive
Sunday morning reading
Avocado toast at Politics & Prose Cafe
Bookstore bliss
Savvy Sources
My interview on the Just Stay Curious Podcast
3 Keys to Building a Successful Writing Career
The Simple Truth Behind Reading 200 Books a Year
How Successful Women Tackle Mondays
How to Design a Life Podcast Interview with Debbie Millman
The Most Beautiful Library in Every State
The Power of Silence
11 Ways To Snap Out of Autopilot and Get Into Your Body
Manage Your Attention, Not Your Time
How to Turn Your Stress Into Excitement
Wombat the Pig Saves Self from Slaughter
How to Radically Improve Your Writing in Two Minutes
Remembering Coco Chanel
Start the Year with a Social Detox
How to Free Yourself from Your Personal Stories
Weekend Wish List
Clean up inbox
Sleep in
Do yoga
Hike in the woods
Sit fireside
Finish two books
Write
Work on e-course updates
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January 12, 2017
Live at 8pm ET
Tune in tonight at 8pm ET for our seasonal Tranquility du Jour Live— a one-hour free online gathering via video.
Reflect. Set intentions. Be inspired. Learn eight tranquility tips for the New Year. Play with your creative tools (journal, markers, washi tape, ephemera, pens). Chat with fellow tranquility-seekers around the globe, ask questions, and connect. Push the pause button on your busy life.
Sign up here for the link, 13-page Playbook, and more! Bisous. x
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January 11, 2017
Small Shifts: TDJ Live TOMORROW
All you can do for your own unfolding is to set the conditions by slowing down for a bit (that’s the good soil), giving yourself the gift of your own presence in your life (that’s the water), and meditating regularly to help open to move of who and what you really are (that’s the sun).—Sarah Susanka
Hello week two of 2017. I don’t know about you, but life still isn’t back to “normal” post-holiday. There’s the mental recovery from spending weeks studying for an exam, wrapping my head around being licensed after the 7.5-year journey, and transitioning into a new schedule that’s still unfolding.
Last night I was able to attend an evening yin session at Tranquil Space. My Tuesday night hasn’t been open in almost three years. It felt luxurious.
These small changes create profound ripple effects.
Although the new year focus is often on BIG change, I’m looking at ways to make micro shifts that create more ease. Up early to journal. To bed early to read. Walk to work versus bike (gotta get my steps). Pack my lunch. Use the Insight Timer app to track my morning meditation. Schedule down days for thinking and being. Eat less processed food (bye bye frozen pizza).
While these aren’t the super sexy like spend two months abroad, start a new business, or take on a leadership role, I’m liking the simplicity.
When I wrote the conclusion to HTC10 last month, I mentioned how the past decade highlighted a deep desire—and need—to slow down and simplify. While this doesn’t match my typical go, go, go personality, it’s a gentle tug I feel compelled to honor.
And it begins with these small changes.
I look forward to sharing more with you during tomorrow’s Tranquility du Jour Live. Bisous. x
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January 9, 2017
Tranquility du Jour #387: Communicating with Animals
In this week’s episode, Communicating with Animals with Amelia Kinkade, we discuss how she got started as an animal communicator, ways to communicate with animals, and stories from her latest book, Whispers from the Wild.
Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #387: Communicating with Animals
Upcoming EventsTranquility du Jour Live: January 12
Mindfulness Urban Retreat in DC: January 22
Yoga, Creativity + Mindfulness in Costa Rica: February 18-25 {4 Spots Left}
Yoga + Art in West Virginia: May 19-21
Writing in the Woods in West Virginia: October 20-22
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Amelia Kinkade is the author of Whispers from the Wild, as well as Straight from the Horse’s Mouth and The Language of Miracles. The founder of Ark Angel Society and The Language of Miracles Institute online, she has devoted her life to using her gifts to communicate with animals. Visit her online at www.ameliakinkade.com.
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