Three things this August: A Raw Beauty Love Roundup
- Princess Adao
- Sep 6, 2016
- 4 min read
Happy Tuesday everyone! :)
It's another beautiful week for The Raw Beauty Project, and yes I'm sort of starting this Monthly Love Roundup wherein I'm sharing highlights of the month, whether that be an eating out experience, a new health/wellness/or fitness experience, or even an Art Adventure! #love
As You can see, these are actually the Top Three Things that truly, truly resonate with my heart, mind and soul..oh yes, Love, Peace and Namaste to Ya'all!! And I would love to call them, Raw Beauty Nourish, Raw Beauty Fit & Raw Beauty ArtVenture...There's more that this lady wishes to explore but yeah, focusing on these three as essential tools for a Balanced & a Nourished Wellbeing seem to be enough.
From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely hope that You learn something from this post, and that You get to apply these same Raw Beauty Principles for a Healthier, more Vibrant and Empowered You!
First Ekadasi
A good friend of mine, Cetana Pura, whom I've met graciously at The Wider & Wider Circles hosted by none other than, Dona Tumacder - Esteban, Yin Yoga Philippines Pioneer introduced me to this concept of Dry Fasting which eventually led me to discovering the concept of Ekadasi which is apparently practiced by a lot of people who seek not only healing but also spiritual advancement in their life as well. :) I must say, I'm in by no means an expert to this and what I will be sharing would be entirely based on personal experience, though I'd be linking informative sites that you could visit should You wish to give such experience a try. :)
I've tried a 3 day Coconut Water Fast before, was even introduced to a Weekly Silent Coconut Water Fast at Bahay Kalipay (www.bahaykalipayretreats.com), and even Juice Love Fasts which i would love to call as Raw Beauty Detox Phase when I honestly feel like my mind, body and spirit truly needs it.
It was indeed my first time to be introduced to this concept of Dry Fasting wherein one consumes literally nothing but air(and love) for a day, and I was like, okay, for my First Ekadasi experience, I won't be taking it to the extreme yet, and planned to do a Fruit & Water Feast on the Day Appointed itself. Apparently, Ekadasi fell on the 1st of August last month so this is exactly what I did!
31st July: Fruit Feast ( Talk about Nice Creams, Smoothie Bowls and Unlimited Fruit )
1 August: Fruit Feast ( Green Love Smoothie & Avocado )
2 August: Combination of Fruits & Cooked Food ( Fruits & A Light Cooked Veggie Bowl )
So it did not honestly went according to Plan. Oh well! What can I say? Such is Life, indeed.
In as much as we plan so much, things do happen, and with such experience, I have learned to just let go and allowed everything to be. :)
The whole experience was indeed an eye opener as such I have learned that we truly are more than the body, we are Divine, Beautiful Spirits. Okay I know that might sound weird and You'll be like, what's this girl talking about? Well, that's just my opinion and know that I truly honour the Beautiful Divine in You as well. It's stil up to You if You'd want to give it a try. :) But I guarantee Your First will be an experience of a Lifetime.
I've learned so much from this and really took notes of how I can be more mindful, aware and loving and compassionate in life in general, and ofcourse on the next Ekadasi fasts. You might want to try it, not only will You give Your digestive system a break, You'll find yourself in such a state of contentment and appreciation for everything that You have in Life as well.
PS
Fruits would taste so Divine I swear!
Beginner's Guide & Love References:
http://harekrishnacalendar.com/ekadasi/
http://www.s-a-i.info/assoc_change/ekadasi4.html
Upon reading this the first time, one may find everything too extreme, or too spiritual..But it's just the way it is..Always remember that You can learn from such principles and actually apply it gradually in Your life. You don't have to do a Full Dry Fast or a Water Fast and most importantly You have to know WHY You're doing it in the first place. Just like what my good friend told me, "Fasting would be easy, should You know and stay True to Your Intention. " So, if you're clear about why You are doing this, then on challenging times, which I've experienced a lot, You will definitely be able to stick with it. :)
Inner Dance
Life - changing..
To be honest with You, I honestly don't know how to begin.. It was such an experience, an experience that each and everyone of us deserves to explore. To be able to take part in such a wonderful Circle of Souls awakening to their True Selves was just mesmerizing..and empowering as well cause I've learned so much from their vivid narratives as well.
Who could encapsulate such massive amount of energy, such massive amount of information, insight..realisation into words? And yes, this is this lady doing her best to do such, so that You may also be encouraged to experience it for Yourself. Should You wish to learn more about Inner Dance, and how Pi birthed such into Divine Fruitition, You may visit innerdanceprocess.org to learn more.
Here are a few thoughts that I would like to impart with You from such experience..
When was the last time You've actually danced? When was the last time Your Soul felt so happy, and content and alive? When was the last time You've cried and truly expressed how You feel?
Once again,
When was the last time Your Soul, danced?
And if it hasn't yet, it is never too late..Nourish Your Soul, Beautiful.
TRUST.
SURRENDER.
LOVE.
ESSENCE.
TRUTH.
The Gallery
It's quite nourishing for our mind, body and spirit to immerse ourselves in Art, Beauty and most importantly experiences that allow us to learn something new, to explore and stretch ourselves and meet unique individuals. :) Visit the link below to know more about this wonderful ArtVenture.
http://weareinfiniteheart.wixsite.com/myrawbeautylife/single-post/2016/08/31/Artistic-Impulse-A-Visit-to-the-Gallery
So there goes My Top Three Things/ Experiences Roundup last month! :* What are Your top adventures? Feel free to share and comment below, Raw Beauties!
Love & Light!
W17 Gallery
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