"You've got a lot of choices....."

"You've got a lot of choices. If getting out of bed in the morning is a chore and you're not smiling on a regular basis, try another choice." Steven D. Woodhull

Some of us live in the human tendency of getting so entrenched in our daily grind; the mechanism which we have placed our creative beings in, that we forget the meaning of the word "Live". One definition explains this all encompassing word as, "to show the characteristics of life." So now we must ask ourselves what are these characteristics? Some may argue that life is simply the mechanism of our functions, functioning per say. I would venture to say that would be simply "existing," living implies much more. One definition describes the act of living as "containing unspent energy or power." If it is unspent then it is come to reason that it is a personal choice and in this act of choosing, the deed of "living" is revealed. With this knowledge it is hard to comprehend why most of us live our lives as if we are only existing. Some of us abide in the fear that our choices are very limited if we believe in their existence at all.

Where did this disconnect come from? Maybe it is due to our inherent insecurities in the nature of our being. One might find this deficit comes from our inability to reckon with the word "failure." Living in the shadow of this word limits ourselves as human beings greatly. Most of us do not trust in our untapped abilities; we trust in the result of "success" or "failure." Doesn't it stand to reason that if we embrace failure as another form of growth, we have the possibility of experiencing the reward of accomplishment and joy unimagined? Somehow in this restrictive pattern we expect our souls to possess the capability to stretch out and flourish. This is a disillusionment and if we are to find our purpose we must rid ourselves of this careless ideology.

Have you given yourself the permission to create a life that makes you happy? Have you excepted a plan for your life that was not born in your heart? Our experience here is precious and fleeting. We owe it to the world and to ourselves to live out our lives with the most sincere efforts and intentions. We must make uncomfortable choices so that we can evolve, we cannot live our lives in excruciating comfort if we expect to experience fulfillment of the acutest kind. Rid yourself of the fear of "failure;" it doesn't exist. It is a word created when we have accepted defeat. All that exists for you is progress and wisdom, all that you have gone through, all you have learned has made you who you are. Do not be afraid to step out and create life within and around you. Realize and harness the potential of personal cultivation through the form of "failure" it is a matter of perspective. Come see us at The Wellness Kitchen and let us aid you on your path to personal progress. And as always this is Sarah encouraging you to "fail" often and eat peacefully...

"I make the most of all that comes....."

"I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes."
Sara Teasdale

Have you ever sat at the metaphorical window of your life and all that is beautiful and living is taking place just inches away, with only a thin sheet of glass standing between you and an abundant and fruitful life? That glass representing whatever pain or unhealthy memory you may be holding onto. Have you ever wanted with every fiber of your being to let go of the hurt you hold onto? The disarray from the person or circumstance that you allowed to make you feel less than, but feel powerless to it? Does that anguish feel like an iron ceiling above your heart? There is freedom that you will find when you stand up within yourself and let go of the pain. There is joy through the clouds of your life, if you would only choose to see it.

We must accept that things will happen to us that we have little to no control over. There will be sadness and pain, but there will also be growth and healing if we allow it. "I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes." Simple words but how do we comprehend this truth, and how does one apply it? If we are to make the least of all that goes, we stand in the respect of our being that whatever left did not deserve us anymore, or quite possibly never did. That whatever found its way out of our lives was ultimately supposed to, whether that be a friendship, spouse or any other intimate relationship. We can choose to glance out that window and let go of what is keeping us locked up inside. We have the opportunity through the realization of our invaluable worth to the world, to be empowered by the lessons life has taught us. We have the choice to rise up opposed to shrinking under the pressure of our sorrows and challenges...

"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it." -Author unknown. Most of us spend our lives trying to alter everyone around us, and we forget we are the only ones we can change. We also attempt to understand why people treated us poorly or what we "did wrong." Let us instead give our energy toward living in health and truth. Let us release the pain that was never ours in the first place, let us have the wisdom and foresight to look past the hurt and regain our worth again. This is the path to freedom, one that requires a daily discipline of the mind and a diligence of the spirit.

Here at The Wellness Kitchen we take steps toward wellness everyday, we start from where we are and we move towards freedom through the choices we make. Join us and find your strength on your path to wellness. As always this is Sarah encouraging you to let go often and eat peacefully....

"Anyone can carry his burdon, however hard, until nightfall......"

"Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can do his (or her) work, however hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down. And this is all life really means." ---Robert Louis Stevenson

This bit of truth coming from a long suffering man such as Robert Louis Stevenson rings true. Most people's knowledge of Stevenson encapsulates a famous poet and author; little know that most of his childhood was spent in extensively poor health. At times he would spend weeks in bed, longing to play as the other children did outside his window. Here we have an inside look at where he gathered his strength from, we can see from this quote that his inner resolve came from a healthy mental outlook. This was his way of reckoning with his circumstance, what a fortuitous point of view to apply to oneself. If we were to awaken each morning with this thought resonating in our minds, our lives would prove to be much less overwhelming. This viewpoint if embraced can grant us the opportunity to see life for the daily gift it is.

We all have the provision and freedom to make daily choices, most of us take advantage of this and are lackadaisical with our mental liberation. It is important to note here that the choice I am referring to is our mental attitude, as there are many times we have little to no control over our circumstance. This all important decision we consciously or unconsciously make, will decide what kind of hour, day and ultimately the kind of life we will lead. The decision we have to make is found in the form of what perspective we are choosing to abide in each day. Is our viewpoint one of helplessness, hopelessness or negativity? Or is it one of empowerment, positive affirmations and hope? Our lives are simply a compilation of moments. When we undergo a specific struggle or simply daily challenges, we tend to glance too far into the future and inadvertently overwhelm ourselves. If we tackle each day as an opportunity for growth, we have much greater chances of having a healthy mind body and spirit.

"And this is all life really means." If we possess the wherewithal to embrace this statement, life becomes much easier to eminently enjoy. In all actuality none of us know the day or hour we will transcend, we are only in possession of the "now." When looking at what you must endure I would encourage you to embrace this ideal. Rather than overwhelming yourself with the grandness of your challenges, it would be more advantageous to think more in daily terms. Can you persevere today, can you find a reason to smile today, can you put all your passion into your life and the lives of others today? For right now is all we truly have. What a beautiful life it is and what opportunity we have with each morning to live it as such. The fact that we even woke up is a blessing to count...

Here at The Wellness Kitchen we understand the importance of the moments we have right in front of us. We are committed to doing our best to spread knowledge, health and wellness to all who find their ways through these doors. Remember to take each day as a new opportunity for the enjoyment of your life, and as always this is Sarah encouraging you to eat peacefully....