It's up to me

"It's up to me whether I'm going to blame myself and others when life doesn't seem to be going my way , OR whether I realise I'm always doing the best I can,and I must love myself and be kind and gentle,as my life is a rare and precious gift." It's up to me to choose to believe that life is a banquet,life is a glorious adventure with endless blessings. These wise words came to me a few years ago,and I always remind myself of them when faced with a difficult situation, or people who have lost their trust and faith. The Trust and Faith Tribe have more fun....let the sun shine in :-)

"Turn your face up to the sun,and your shadow will always be behind you"

Inner confidence

How can tiny white flowers give people  confidence? I'm pretty sure this won't apply to most men.There will be other natural scents that do this,like zesty citruses and spices

And how can the scent of delicate flowers keep us connected to the earth,yet elevate us to such heights?

Jasmine does indeed help you feel more confident,and it's a phenomenon that intrigues me.But I'm beginning to understand why.

The white of the blossoms symbolise innocence and purity.The green foliage connects us to the heart,and healing.And the scent is so exquisite that it fills me with joy!

But confidence?I think the meaning of the word has changed over time.And there are as many kinds of confidence as there are people in the world

To me,it's an inner feeling of innocence and trust that expands when I give myself whatever I need to enjoy my life.

How about you?  What helps you feel more confidence,trust and faith?

Midsummer

June roses

To me, midsummer is a feeling more than anything.

Joyful,relaxed,hopeful,optimistic,dreamy,inspiring,magical,

generous,happy,fun,clear and bright,by day and night.

Roses are the flowers associated with St Therese,who is believed to protect aircrew.

What do you love about midsummer?

Summer Smoothies

                                              Summer Smoothies

       While the warm summer days are here,we're making the most of fresh summer fruits to create delicious and nutritious drinks.
     This is one of the better ways to nourish yourself in the morning before you dance into your day.
       You can save time and prepare the night before by gathering all the unrefrigerated ingredients together in one place,ready for action.

Peach and Cinnamon Smoothie (makes2)

2 cups rice or almond milk
1 fresh peach (sliced)
1 fresh nectarine (sliced)
small handful of fresh raspberries
3 tablespoons natural live yogurt
1 tablespoon oats
 half teaspoon cinnamon powder  
1 tablespoon ground almonds
1 teaspoon chia seeds

Put the fruits in a blender with the oats,almonds,chia seeds and cinnamon.Pour the milk in next, and add the yogurt.Blend until smooth,share between 2 glasses and enjoy!
Look out for more breakfast recipes soon.
What's your favourite summer smoothie?

Blue Sky Thinking

Looking up

Sometimes we have such busy lives,we forget about the simple pleasures.When was the last time you lay on the grass or sand,and did absolutely nothing except gaze up at the deep blue sky? It's a gift we can give ourselves,but sometimes we need a reminder.Permit yourself to daydream for a while  :-)