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And it's a wrap! Day 21 of #21daysoflove is here (can you believe that?!), and today's #affirmation is "I am enough!" 💗 Yes, you are enough, and whoever you are, is enough. We’re enough and yet it’s also acceptable to want to be more. We already have everything we need to “become more”, we have what it takes. We already are enough because this “more” is inside of us. That’s the beauty of becoming more as we are ever evolving, unfolding and transforming. It’s always available to us and we can be confident knowing that each and every day, whatever we bring to the table, with our best intentions, is #enough. Find comfort in knowing that you already are enough and celebrate in knowing that with the right attitude, you can go forward in becoming more of your true self. If we can strive to do better than we did the day before while also accepting what happened in the past and moving forward with #knowledge we have gained, we can pursue being more. So, how can we combat that voice that tells us we are not enough? 1. Notice your small victories. 2. Stop comparing yourself to others. 3. Love yourself without conditions. Becoming more and being enough can coexist. Keep going forward as you discover more of your talents, as you learn more and as you explore your passions. But don’t ever look at yourself and make up conditions that are required for you to be enough. Stop trying to be what you thought others wanted and want you to be and start getting really good at being yourself. Remember: As you are, just #being, you are enough, more than enough. You are perfect, whole and complete just the way you are. 💕 #loveyourself #iam #selflove #selfcare #selfworth #acceptance #consciousness #growth #evolution #transformation #godinc #nanda #trueself #empowerment #love

In the month that we collectively celebrate #love in all its forms, I'll be posting different affirmations every day for you to use and get #present to Love (who you truly are) and become the #vortex of it. To me, love is everything. Without it, nothing exists. This is not limited to love between two people. This is about #conscious, #sacred, #divine love. Inside that #relationship, everything else comes to life. And remember that whatever you want to attract in your life, you must give it first. 😇So I invite you to use them throughout your day: at work, while walking, driving, eating, cooking, shopping, during #meditation and #yoga practice (if it's part of your routine)...in other words, #anywhere, #anytime. The game here is to #breathe Into it, get #present, #embody it, #become it, #be it, #live it throughout your day. So, here you go: Day 1 of #21daysoflove kicks off with "I Am Love." Take 3 full deep breaths (breathing in #iamlove and #breathing out I am Love) as you get it centered in your being. 💗Then ask yourself: Are you #present, loving, kind to people? Pay attention to the areas in your life where you’re not being loving. We bring more love into our lives by becoming more loving ourselves. Be kind, empathic, passionate. Ask people how they are and actually wait for their answer. Look them in the eye with a smile. Take that moment to truly #connect, to be fully present. Create the space to care for another human, sentient being, and their experience(s). #monthoflove #divinelove #divinelover #bhakti #bhakta #ahamprema #godinc #nanda #gloriainexcelsisdeo

To celebrate #Yule here is my #recipe for my #vegan #chocolate #truffles 💚😋 I will post #raw #vegan recipe tomorrow. #staytuned 😉 Ingredients 10 oz semisweet #chocolate, in pieces 5 oz almond or cashew #butter, preferably raw and #organic ¾ cup coconut #cream 3 Tbsp vegan butter #organic #raw #cacao nibs or espresso nibs, optional ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting 9 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped, to make #ganache (see second variation Triple Chocolate Truffles below.) Optional: unsweetened coconut flakes; caramel or toffee crunch, nuts (pistachios, walnuts or almonds) in pieces, as needed Instructions: Using a double broiler, or heavy pot, melt chocolate with almond or cashew butter over low heat; stirring constantly. Add coco cream and vegan butter. Once all is melted, set aside, let it cool. Add the cacao or #espresso nibs, if you are using. Combine well and place in the fridge until firm, an hour or so. Meanwhile, prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. When the chocolate mixture is set and using a melon scooper, form truffles and place them on the sheet. Continue to do so until you have used the entire batch. Once they are ready, dust them with cocoa powder, and/or if you are using, roll them through nuts or coconut flakes. Ganache Truffles: Melt the 9 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, add some coco cream or vegan butter for extra shiny if desired, and use it to cover your truffles. After that, either let them cool, or dust them with cocoa powder, sprinkle with nuts of your choice, chocolate pieces, caramel or toffee crunch. Triple Chocolate Truffles: Skip the nut butter. Use bittersweet chocolate instead or any other chocolate you might like. (I like my truffles rich, intense, and dark). Cover with #ganache if you want even more richness. And for garnish, sprinkle with a touch of pink Himalayan sea salt, Fleur de Sel, or edible gold dust. #youarewelcome 😘😋💚 #soooeasytomake #plantbased #sweet #treat #food

Super excited to be doing another Full Moon workshop with beautiful Jessica at @fithubstudios this Saturday 10/15 at 11:45am! The coming #supermoon in Aries, a fire sign, brings us into a period of #renewal by destruction of #ego-driven ideas. During this 75 minutes Fire Flow we will cultivate the internal #flame focusing on "#tapas," one of the #niyamas or "ethics," in #yoga. This purifying #fire ignites the passion of the #heart, while clearing and freeing the mind from false perceptions and attachments. Come practice with us this Saturday 10/15 at 11:45am @fithubstudios - $5 members, $15 drop-in non-members. Join us afterwards for #mimosas and #kombucha! #fullmoon #onthemat #sankalpa #mindfulness #awareness #awakening #yogi #yogini #yogaeveryday #consciousness 🌟🌙💛🙏🏻😇📿 #fitnesshub

So easy to make! l #Repost @bestofvegan ・・・ LAVANDER AND CHOCOLATE CAKE by @datesandavocados 💜 INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST: 1/2 cup almonds 1 Tbsp cacao nibs 1 tsp coconut nectar 1 tsp cashew butter 1 tsp coconut oil 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING: 1/2 cup cashews, soaked 1/4 cup lavender tea 3 Tbsp cacao powder 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp coconut oil Pinch of salt INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHOCOLATE: 3 Tbsp cacao powder 3 Tbsp maple syrup 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil 1. In a food processor pulse the almonds until broken down in small pieces. 2. Add the cacao nibs, coconut nectar, cashew butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt and process a few times to form the dough. 3. Press into a 4 inches spring mold using your fingers to form an even layer. 4. Place into the freezer for 30 min until it firms up. 5. In the meantime prepare the lavender tea. I've used fresh lavender but you can use dried flowers instead. You just will need 1/4 cup of tea. 6. Rinse the pre-soaked cashews and drain them. 7. Blend all the filling ingredients together (except coconut oil) in a high-speed blender until very nice and smooth. 8. Stream the coconut oil into the mixture. 9. Pour the cream over the crust and put it again into the freezer for at least 3 hours. 10. To prepare the chocolate, whisk the cacao powder and the maple syrup together. Then add the coconut oil and keep whisking until well incorporated. 11. Remove the cheesecake from the mold and pour the chocolate sauce over the top. 12. Allow the cake to defrost for 20min at room temperature (or for 1h in the fridge) #bestofvegan #recipe #veganrecipes #vegan #compassionateeating #plantbased #loveyourbody #treats #dessert 💚😋

This is one of my favorite drinks after my #matcha latte, of course💚😋 Now, what's key to know here is that on its own, #curcumin isn’t readily absorbed by the body. That’s where #goldenpaste comes in. Traditionally, golden paste combines #turmeric, coconut oil, and black pepper. While this may seem like an odd combination, it is incredibly powerful. When consumed together, black peppercorns increase your body’s absorption of turmeric by 1,000 to 2,000 percent! 😱😳This is due to black pepper’s piperine, the compound responsible for black pepper’s pungency. 😏As for the #coconutoil, curcumin is fat-soluble. This means that if you do not consume it with a fat source, your body will have a difficult time digesting and absorbing it. With turmeric, black pepper, and coconut oil, golden paste allows you to absorb the most curcumin your body possibly can, meaning you get all of those tasty #antiinflammatory benefits.😎💛🙌🏻 This is why traditional curries are so healthful—they contain turmeric along with an oil and black pepper. But you probably don’t want to eat #curry every single day. And yet you’d like to reap the benefits of turmeric in a more palatable way. Well, the answer is golden milk. A traditional Ayurvedic beverage, #goldenmilk takes golden paste and turns it into a warming, comforting, nourishing #beverage. Here’s a simple #recipe to make your own golden milk: Golden Milk Recipe: 2 c. unsweetened, non-dairy milk (coconut, flax, almond, macadamia, etc) 1/4 tsp. golden paste *see recipe below (you can pre-make it in bulk and store it in the fridge) 1 Tbsp. fresh organic ginger, peeled and grated #cinnamon stick #raw #organic #honey or maple syrup (to taste, optional) Combine all ingredients except raw honey in a saucepan and simmer on low heat until warm and homogenous.Take off heat and stir in honey, if using. Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy, or let chill. Golden Paste: ¼ cup ground turmeric powder ½ cup water 1 tsp. black pepper 2 Tbls. extra virgin olive or coconut oil In a small saucepan over low heat, simmer the water and turmeric for 5-10 minutes. Stir the mixture frequently to avoid sticking, add more water if the paste becomes too thick.

Pouring #ommanipadmehum all over you!💓☺️ May you open your #heart to #love, may you have the #courage and #wisdom to follow your deepest #desire, may you be filled with #compassion, may you be free from all suffering, may you be #happy and #blessed with #peaceful everlasting #divine #joy. 💜🦄🌈😇 #Buddhism #mantra #mantraofcompassion #gentlereminder #temptattoo #consciousink #consciousness #yogi #yogaeveryday #awakening #oneness #bethelight #nanda #godinc #ahamprema #quanyin

Did you know that full lunar #eclipses are the best time to set your intention on fire? It's when the #moon and #sun become one, doesn't get more powerful than that! ✨🌟💫⭐️ 🔥💥⚡️ So this Friday night come practice with us❣🙏🏻😇🦄🌟🌙🌈🌀 Fitness Hub is hosting a guided #meditation and #intention setting with a 75-minute #yoga flow including moon salutations � topped off with freely flowing vino�. Led by Fernanda and myself, you'll experience #chanting, singing bowls, and hands-on adjustments�. $5 for FitHub members, $10 to drop in. All levels welcome! ॐ l #moonsalutations #fullmoon #lunareclipse #chandranamaskar 🙏🏻🌝

Because #iam, you are, we are worth it❣😋💚 l #Repost from @zainsaraswati - #Midnightsnack for #chocolate lovers in 5 mins or less!!! ✨🌙⭐️🍫❤️✨ Super simple ⭐️6 ingredient⭐#raw #vegan chocolate #mousse 🍫 Mash with a fork: 1 #avocado 1/4 cup #cacao 1/8 cup #coconut cream (coconut milk placed in fridge, scoop off the cream) 1 tsp #vanilla Maple syrup or stevia to taste Pinch Himalayan salt Optional toppings: #nuts #seeds #almondbutter #coconutbutter #fruit #driedfruit #cacaonibs #chocolatechips ✨❤️🍫✨ #zainsaraswatijamal #dessert #healthy #delicious #eatclean #yum #yummy #rawvegan #love #life #celebrate

Because I am, you are, we are worth it❣😋💚 #Repost @zainsaraswati ・・・ #Midnightsnack for #chocolate lovers in 5 mins or less!!! ✨🌙⭐️🍫❤️✨ Super simple ⭐️6 ingredient⭐#raw #vegan chocolate #mousse 🍫 Mash with a fork: 1 #avocado 1/4 cup #cacao 1/8 cup #coconut cream (coconut milk placed in fridge, scoop off the cream) 1 tsp #vanilla Maple syrup or stevia to taste Pinch Himalayan salt Optional toppings: #nuts #seeds #almondbutter #coconutbutter #fruit #driedfruit #cacaonibs #chocolatechips ✨❤️🍫✨ #zainsaraswatijamal #dessert #healthy #delicious #eatclean #yum #yummy #rawvegan #love #life #celebrate #plantbased #plantstrong #plantpower

#This #wrap ❣😻😋 #roasted eggplants, hummus, kale, collard #greens, #sundried #tomatoes, #grilled zucchini, #tabbouleh 💚💚💚 #veganlover #mybodyisatemple #adoreyourself #vegan #veganlunch #howveganseat #plantbased #plantpower #plantstrong #doplants 🌈🦄🌟😇💚 #health #diet #nutrition #alkaline #organic #eeeeeats #sooogood

And then came #dessert 😋💚 #rawvegan #vanilla #icecream with #veganlicious caramel sauce 💚 #treatyourself #fallinlove with yourself #takeabreak #enjoy #injoy #sayyestolife #whatif #sharethelove #vegandessert #vegan #veganlover #doplants #plantstrong #plantpower #plantbased #howveganseat #iphonephotography #iphoneonly #foodphotographylover 💚 go ahead, #lickthespoon 😜 #eeeeeats #sooogood

This has to be the most #nourishing combo! #food for the #heart and #soul 💚 #veganlicious carrot-ginger #soup 😋 cup of #organic #vegan #homemade #decaf #chai #latte #vegangirl #veganlover #plantbased #plantpower #listentoyourbody 😇💜 #iphoneonly #foodphotography #nofilter #purebliss #delicious #nanda #igod #godinc #ayurveda #healingfoods

It isn't #coffee, it's fresh chaga tea. Harvested and hand-picked in Siberia.😻 Chaga, the "King of Medicinal #Mushrooms"or the "Immune Boosting Superfood," as some like to call it, is a very special #medicinal #mushroom that is gaining popularity in the west for its uber #powerful #health #benefits, being a top #adaptogen (one of my favorite words lately🤓) and appealing #taste in the form of chug #tea. These benefits have long been known in the East, where Chaga has been used for centuries by people in Siberia, Russia and other parts of Asia. It has a very powerful and delicate #feminine #energy, very #soothing and #calming.💖 I can't have enough of it! 😻 But I don't prepare it myself. There is an #angel in my life that has been preparing it for me and bringing it to me in person - all #blessed, uber charged with high #vibrations and filled with so much #love! 😻💖 Oh #iam sooo blessed❣🙏🏻😻💜 #chaga #mushrooms #health #superfoods #thepowerofnature #alkaline

Super #satisfying, #nutritious and perfect to beat the heat, stay #cool and #hydrated: frozen #banana, fresh #organic #blueberries, #homemade #almondmilk, vanilla essence sans alcohol, coconut water💚😋 #vegan #plantbased #plantpower #plantstrong #doplants #fruitsmoothie #fruits #healthcoach #healthyfood #nanda #naturepower #summerheat #smoothie #sooogood