Vanilla cupcake (Home made)
a Twist on grill cheese!
House of cards marathon.
A look into my Valentine's Day! Hope all of you guys had an amazing day, as well! Let me know if
you want me to share the recipes from above. Love you all.
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Showing posts with label Valentine's day. Show all posts
Friday, February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day!
A look into my Valentine's Day! Hope all of you guys had an amazing day, as well! Let me know if
you want me to share the recipes from above. Love you all.
Monday, February 10, 2014
The Heat of Giving: Part 2
In my last post I discussed
how this Valentine’s day you can approach the traditional holiday from a
different perspective. First part of ‘the heart of giving’ post was all about SELF
LOVE. In part 2, I want to focus on how you can translate the love you have for
yourself into the ‘the heart of giving’ to others. I wanted to highlight an
organization that I am very passionate about, out of many, that you could
participate with/in to make a difference this upcoming month and year.
The organization that I love (that keeps to the theme of February and Valentines day)
is The American Heart Association. Did you know Heart Disease is the number one
killer in women? February is all about Heart health. Being a woman and being
passionate about health, I thought it was the perfect thing to share about the
ways you can make a difference. All this month you can learn about the “10 ways to go red.” The link will guide you to a 10 step process
to leading a healthier lifestyle. You can make a difference and give to others
by just being an advocate for the cause. It’s the easy things you do that can
potentially make a difference. You can even go a step further by donating to the
American Heart association or participate in a ‘Go Red’ Event near you.
Remember, spreading awareness is the biggest way to give to others. Share more.
#GoRed
-Dalai Lama
I hope you have gained a lot of perspective from this two part series on “the
heart of giving.” I felt inspired writing it. Love your self and pass the love
to others this season.
Until Next time
Thursday, February 6, 2014
The Heart of Giving: PART 1
It's already February! So that means its getting
closer to Valentines day. The past couple of years, I have found a new
appreciation for this holiday. Yes, it centers around romance and professing
your love for your significant other. However, I think it’s important to take
this day to also love YOURSELF and give YOUR heart to those in need. So, I
dedicate this post as "PART 1" for taking care of yourself (mind,
body, and soul).
I think loving yourself is the most important thing in the world. We all have flaws and sometimes we tend to nit pick on these imperfections. It’s important to overcome these habits and appreciate yourself so if you’re looking for a way to celebrate Valentines day, then treat yourself and love yourself. You can be in a relationship or single to enjoy the following suggestions. No matter what your "status" is, "self love" is important for everyone.
My first suggestion is to treat your mind. What better gift for yourself than a book. My suggestion is "Move Nourish Believe" by Lorna Jane. Lorna Jane is the creator of the activewear brand that originated in Australia. I began reading this book to get perspective on how she developed her brand and career. But she goes beyond this in her book by inspiring and motivating others to live a healthy lifestyle. The book also includes inspiring stories of the customers who followed these principals for a healthy lifestyle. As the brand says "Move Nourish Believe" it pushes you to "Move" everyday, "Nourish" yourself with good/healthy food, and "Believe" in your dreams. Here is the website for the athletic brand and explore.
My second suggestion is for you to treat your body. I think the best way to treat your body is with daily exercise. Exercise is not only healthy for your body but also your mind (see how it’s all related). When you exercise, you release endorphins. Endorphins react with receptors in your brain to give you less perception of pain. When you regularly exercise, the release of endorphins have shown to: reduce stress, gives you a boost self-esteem, improves sleep, and also ward of feelings of depression. So my suggestion is for regular exercise, be it walking, running, zumba (anything really)! I recently invested in a FITBIT Flex. This device according to their websites "tracks steps, distance, and calories burned. At night, it tracks your sleep quality and wakes you silently in the morning." The best part is that I have the app on my phone and my laptop, so it allows me to monitor progress. Personally for me, seeing progress allows for me to know that I am treating my body right! This is one of the best ways to treat your body! its a little pricey gift--but if its for yourself then I say why not!
Now, we come to the soul. When I think soul, I think "soul food." So naturally I love eating a good meal that triggers a nostalgic feeling. For me "soul food" tends to have south Asian/Indian flavors. When I eat foods with these flavors, it just gives me the comfort I am looking for. It fills me with warmth and reminds me of my childhood and growing up in India. When I began writing I realize that "soul food" might be different for many people. Then I recalled a recent post on my friends blog that takes a classic "Italian dish with a spin." The spin factor is its amazing south Asian flavors. I have to say it is pure genius. It will hit the spot for many of the people who read my blog so I had to share the post. Here is a link to the recipe.
Once you have achieved self-love through your mind, body, and soul, then you can give your heart and love to those around you. Check back soon for "The Heart of Giving:Part 2".
Until next time…
I think loving yourself is the most important thing in the world. We all have flaws and sometimes we tend to nit pick on these imperfections. It’s important to overcome these habits and appreciate yourself so if you’re looking for a way to celebrate Valentines day, then treat yourself and love yourself. You can be in a relationship or single to enjoy the following suggestions. No matter what your "status" is, "self love" is important for everyone.
My first suggestion is to treat your mind. What better gift for yourself than a book. My suggestion is "Move Nourish Believe" by Lorna Jane. Lorna Jane is the creator of the activewear brand that originated in Australia. I began reading this book to get perspective on how she developed her brand and career. But she goes beyond this in her book by inspiring and motivating others to live a healthy lifestyle. The book also includes inspiring stories of the customers who followed these principals for a healthy lifestyle. As the brand says "Move Nourish Believe" it pushes you to "Move" everyday, "Nourish" yourself with good/healthy food, and "Believe" in your dreams. Here is the website for the athletic brand and explore.
My second suggestion is for you to treat your body. I think the best way to treat your body is with daily exercise. Exercise is not only healthy for your body but also your mind (see how it’s all related). When you exercise, you release endorphins. Endorphins react with receptors in your brain to give you less perception of pain. When you regularly exercise, the release of endorphins have shown to: reduce stress, gives you a boost self-esteem, improves sleep, and also ward of feelings of depression. So my suggestion is for regular exercise, be it walking, running, zumba (anything really)! I recently invested in a FITBIT Flex. This device according to their websites "tracks steps, distance, and calories burned. At night, it tracks your sleep quality and wakes you silently in the morning." The best part is that I have the app on my phone and my laptop, so it allows me to monitor progress. Personally for me, seeing progress allows for me to know that I am treating my body right! This is one of the best ways to treat your body! its a little pricey gift--but if its for yourself then I say why not!
Now, we come to the soul. When I think soul, I think "soul food." So naturally I love eating a good meal that triggers a nostalgic feeling. For me "soul food" tends to have south Asian/Indian flavors. When I eat foods with these flavors, it just gives me the comfort I am looking for. It fills me with warmth and reminds me of my childhood and growing up in India. When I began writing I realize that "soul food" might be different for many people. Then I recalled a recent post on my friends blog that takes a classic "Italian dish with a spin." The spin factor is its amazing south Asian flavors. I have to say it is pure genius. It will hit the spot for many of the people who read my blog so I had to share the post. Here is a link to the recipe.
The NotePad Diaries also posted a recent post
called "Charitable valentine's day gift [for her]" so if you want
more ideas explore their blog! It’s brilliant!
Once you have achieved self-love through your mind, body, and soul, then you can give your heart and love to those around you. Check back soon for "The Heart of Giving:Part 2".
Until next time…
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