Ok Today is day 1 of my fast

I started with lots of water !!!

I always like it when I fast for a few days or more as I make loads of effort to Exfoliate, Meditate and gift myself some Reiki.

I really get into giving myself some love. Any mother with young children knows how difficult that can be !!!!! *laughter*

I had my first smoothie at 12pm a yummy Banana, cinnamon and honey delight.

I am going to try some Buddhist meditation today (I have not meditated this way for some time)

I just want to clear my mind of everything Past, Present and Future and think of nothing.

My meditations take me on such adventures now, that sometimes I come out more exhausted.....!

I have been so busy with life at the moment...lol

Haven't you noticed that it is always all or nothing!!!!!

One minute time is passing you by and ya thinking what shall I do...!

Then at the blink of an eye you have everything you want and more...lol

"But Oh Man" ! Now I have something else to moan about.....!!!! I have not enough time to do it all..... AAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGG... Boo hoo !!! lol.

I am presently studying for three different spiritual and raw qualifications, along with writing a monthly article for timeless spirit magazine (Thank you Aleesha for such a fantastic opportunity) trying to Blog, and help out Raw Related clients. And soooo much more.......x

And then trying to be with my four yummy delights and everything else that comes with children and running a home.

So I have kinda decluttered the things I could in my life to focus on all the things that are important and fun to me.....! So yeah the children stayed....lol

All the things I have mentioned stayed...((Hugs))

I am so blessed to be in the position I am in.. I am exactly were I have always wanted to be.

I have one big decision to make weather Remain in Suffolk, the place we have known for such a long time as home.

Or we move the children to Hampshire to start again.

I am not sure weather I will live here for many years, what I do know is right now in the Present this place feels right.

Hubby is happy for us to stay here,I don't want this to sound wrong but his life is easier with-out having to worry about us.

What I mean is we are all happy here. Moving me and the children to new surrounding will just un-balance the harmony of things...lol

Now I know some people believe we should all stay together and the children will adapt and we are military and that is part and parcel.

Generally the people with such great advice are not connected to the Army and have never had to move in there life let alone with four children,3 dogs, 2 guinea pigs and the rest of the chaos that comes with a large family.

Now some would say "I have made my bed with the choices I have made"....Yes...And I so have no regret on any of them.((Hugs))

I am at a place in my life and my children's life that I do not want change right now.

And trust me I do not hoard anything, I am not materialistic at all. Yet the thought of packing all this up for two years does not appeal at all....lol Oh Man !!!! So not.

So hubby and I can not make a decision...lol

The children can't decide...lol

So I am gonna ask the cards.....Oh Man !!!lol (Thanks Aleesha for the suggestion)

So there it is,that is were I am at, at the moment, Thank you to you guy's that have been mailing me to see if I was ok...yayyyyy.

I am happy, happy,happy in the moment. Tomorrow is the future. For today I am so happy with the Present....x

Hugs to you all....x

Go do something really Random...leave your clothes on guy's it is real cold out there...lol

Off now for some more water then another Smoothie I am so happy and excited in this present moment.

In - Light freedom xx

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Please give the magazine a look after reading my article or go straight there and view it

Life in the Raw
"Self"
with Nicola Watt


Definition: Some one's characteristics such as personality and ability, which are not physical and make that person different from others.

I am a young teenager, a taxi driver, cleaner, educator, dog walker, school helper and the wife of a British soldier.

Who am I? I am the incredibly lucky mother of four beautiful children, who wakes every morning to embrace the beauty of life. Am I really a teenager? People always tell me I look healthy and energetic for my age. But who am I? I look in the mirror, no longer the 18 year old girl I once was and still feel. I look at the woman in the mirror, the woman who was born and raised in south Yorkshire, England. The woman who was brought up on roast dinners and if I was a good girl and ate all my food, I was allowed to dive into a mass of sponge and custard for pudding.

I am no longer that girl.

I still see the girl though that joined the Army just to escape her over-controlling father. From an early age I felt different from everyone else in my family I just didn't seem to fit in. Every belief I had was the opposite of theirs. I was compassionate about everything in life. I wanted to save the world. I wanted to make a difference. I could not understand why the grownups around me did not seem interested in the sadness around them.

I can still hear my father's voice telling me charity starts at home and stays at home. But no matter what you believe, how sad other peoples circumstance makes you feel, if you are constantly being told by the people around you, who you respect and love dearly, that your choices and actions are wrong, you question your self, your choices and your beliefs. In spite of all this… I knew from an early age that I would be where I am now.

It took a few tragic events for me to live the life I do now. I am far from the girl from Yorkshire; I am far from the woman who served her country for 10 yrs. Or am I?

No I am still all of them. The only difference now is I don't suppress my thought and beliefs. I stand up for myself and let myself be heard and counted. I fight for others and their causes. I intentionally stand out in the crowd with my long blonde dreaded hair, pierced nose and lip.

My children never judge people by what they see on the outside - always looking for the beauty with-in.

I lead my children into battle daily to challenge authority, and I teach my children to respect others—always remembering we are all equal. We, as a unit are compassionate about life.

So self, who am I? For today only I will give myself a label, I am a 35 yr old Raw Vegan, I so dislike labelling myself. I am a qualified Personal Fitness Instructor, a Reiki Practitioner, Indian Head Massage Therapist, a Natural Juice Therapist, a Raw Motivational Speaker and I run Re-treats and Raw Food Classes for Families. I am a woman who educates herself purely to help others. I am slimmer, stronger and fitter now than I was 15 yrs ago. I have had 3 home births with no pain relief. I am never sick and joyfully survive on 5 hrs sleep a night. Two of my children are still at home through the day as my eldest has just turned 8 and my youngest 3. I don't get halfway through the day and begin fighting off the urge to sleep like most young mothers around me do, complaining how tired they are. Why?

I am 100% sure it is due to my diet. My diet is simple, nothing fancy. In the beginning I questioned whether I was really raw because when I read what other raw people were eating my diet seemed lazy and simple. I don't dehydrate or worry about which super food is the "in thing" this week. I juice all my greens and eat predominantly fruit and nuts. I like the simplicity of it all.

My favourite food at the moment is chopped up bananas, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, drizzled with honey and all mixed up in a bowl. Yum. It is winter here now so I guess this has become my winter comfort food.

I like to juice and water fast for the day a couple of times a week. I follow, in this moment in time, a 100% raw vegan diet. I don't know if next week I will be where I am now. You never know where your situation will find you… I would never return to cooked dead food - I know that for sure. I just listen to what my body needs and at the moment it is happy with what I am feeding it. During the years when I was transitioning to "all raw", I struggled with what to call myself. I wasn't officially "raw" since I still ate some cooked food. I wasn't eating more than a couple of cooked meals a month; however it simply seemed untruthful to call myself a Raw Foodist. I wasn't a vegan either because at least one of those meals that I'd eat would include a boiled egg. I decided to call myself an "Aspiring Raw Foodist" and it felt cool for a while. But then the term became misconstrued depending on the connotation it carried for different people. Some people were wise and loving, whereas others were militant and judgmental. Why in the world would I attach myself to a label which doesn't necessarily represent me? So I decided that I wouldn't. Now when people ask I say "No labels, thank you very much! I eat what nature intended me to eat!"

Self… I am a naturally raw girl. How incredibly liberating!




Nicola Watt is a Raw Food Coach and a Natural Juice Therapist. Born in England in the United Kingdom in 1974 she is also a Certified Personal Training Instructor, Reiki Practitioner, Indian Head Massage Therapist and Tarot Card Reader.

As well as writing for Timeless Spirit as a columnist she writes raw e-books on weight-loss for health and allergy prevention and she facilitates Raw Spiritual workshops and re-treats.

She is currently studying to become a Master Juicer which is officially recognized by the CMA (complementary Medical Association). She is a Tarot Card Reader and is about to qualify as a Reiki Master.

Mummy to her four young children and supporting wife of a British Soldier. Nicola enjoys the great outdoors, hiking, cycling running and walking her three active dogs along with caring for her children's small pets.

A practicing Christian with some Buddhism beliefs she likes the simple things in life and has a dream to live in a warm climate off the grid.

Have a Beautiful Day

In - light Freedom xx

We Will Never Forget........x

This was passed onto me by my beautiful friend Nikki Noonan

(I hope I am not in trouble for using your name Nikki)

Please take a mindful moment in your day to remember....!

Merry Xmas All

Her hair was up in a pony tail,
Her favourite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
And she couldn't wait to go.

But her mommy tried to tell her,
That she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
If she went to school alone.

But she was not afraid;
She knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
Of why he wasn't there today.

But still her mother worried,
For her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
She tried to keep her daughter home.

But the little girl went to school
Eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
A dad who never calls.

There were daddies along the wall in back,
For everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
Anxious in their seats

One by one the teacher called
A student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
As seconds slowly passed.

At last the teacher called her name,
Every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
A man who wasn't there.

'Where's her daddy at?'
She heard a boy call out.
'She probably doesn't have one,'
Another student dared to shout.

And from somewhere near the back,
She heard a daddy say,
'Looks like another deadbeat dad,
Too busy to waste his day.'

The words did not offend her,
As she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
Who told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back,
Slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
Came words incredibly unique.

'My Daddy couldn't be here,
Because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
Since this is such a special day.

And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
And how much he loves me so.

He loved to tell me stories
He taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
And taught me to fly a kite.

We used to share fudge sundaes,
And ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone.

'Cause my daddy's always with me,
Even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
He'll forever be in my heart'
With that, her little hand reached up,
And lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
Beneath her favourite dress.

And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads,
Her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
Who was wise beyond her years.

For she stood up for the love
Of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
Doing what was right.

And when she dropped her hand back down,
Staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
But its message clear and loud.

'I love my daddy very much,
he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
But heaven's just too far.

You see he is a British soldier
And died just this past year
When a roadside bomb hit his convoy
And taught Britons to fear.
But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away.'
And then she closed her eyes,
And saw him there that day.

And to her mother’s amazement,
She witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
All starting to close their eyes.

Who knows what they saw before them,
Who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
They saw him at her side.

'I know you're with me Daddy,'
To the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
Of those once filled with doubt.

Not one in that room could explain it,
For each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
Was a fragrant long-stemmed rose.



And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
By the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing,
That heaven is never too far.


Send this to the people you'll never forget and
Remember to send it also to the person that sent
It to you. It's a short message to let them know
That you'll never forget them.

If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're
in a hurry and that you've forgotten your
friends.

Take the time...to live and love.
Until eternity. God bless!


And Breath.......x

In - light Freedom x

Beautiful

Feet are up !!!

Children tucked up in bed....(((Hugs))

I am just going to sip on my glass of milk (substitute) before I do a little focused relaxation....! MEDITATION......X

I HAVE HAD A LOVELY DAY !!!!! Yay

My children have had a lovely noisy day. ((Even Better))

Thank you to Clare and Sam for bringing your beautiful children round to play today

((HUGS))

Your children are a credit to you both, You are both fantastic mother (respect)

Milk Substitute

1/2 cantaloupe melon
Slice into Chunks and Place into Blender
Add 4-6 Ice Cubes
Pour in enough Water to cover the Cantaloupe
Then blend on high for about 1 minute

When it is whipped up it has a sweet creamy consistency which is perfect for anybody who craves drinking milk.

I some times add a Date, Honey or a spice like Cinnamon.

I am having loads of green smoothies at the moment, the one I had this evening is fantastic for people that don't care for greens much, but care about the importance of having them.

Tropical Green

Place in your Blender
One Banana
One Mango
Two pieces of Romaine Lettuce
Four cups Water
Whizz
Pour into your glass over ice

Yummy drink and you can't taste the lettuce at all, Nice tropical fruity drink.

So guy's short again ((((SORRY))))

Enjoy the drinks

Today I want to say:-

"Dean I love You"

Well done in surviving.....!!!!! Survival Training in Norway...!

We miss you, Have a Safe flight home. See you on Friday.

Thank You Girls again for a lovely day...cuddles

Thank You Buster and Fudge for not chewing up any of my furniture today.. I love yas !

( And so does Dean's Bank Balance)

In - Light freedom xx

Bananas

Think I'm Back !!!!!

Sorry guy's been so busy I had to stop blogging ((Hugs))

Been a little stressed but feeling calmer now....!!

Had not noticed but I had stopped eating as many Bananas as I normally do....!

I woke up a couple of mornings ago and thought !!!

"Oh Man" !! Now I know whats wrong lol

I always have a ton of stress in my life,,,, OK It as got a little WACKY lately, but what is different. ?????


BANANNAS

Key benefits of bananas

Bananas are a good source of both potassium and vitamin B6.

They not only help to maintain bowel health, but are also good energy-boosting snacks.

As bananas ripen, their starch is converted into sugar.

Bananas help to maintain blood sugar levels and it is also a fruit which is easily digested.

Here's another reason to eat bananas: too little vitamin B6 in the diet can hamper our immune systems by depressing the white blood cells' ability to mature.

This could make you more prone to infections like colds and flu.

Chronic stress takes its toll on our vitamin B6 stores. So, eat more bananas when you're stressed.

And eat your bananas ripe - the ripe fruit contain more nutrients.

Maximising the benefits of banana

Fresh, ripe bananas are a very good source of fruit sugars and can give a quick energy boost.


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Nutritional values of banana

Calories 62
Potassium 270 mg
Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Niacin 0.5 g
Per 100g ready-to-eat, weighed with the skin


So this mamma is feeling so good today !!!!!!

Ready for my water fast in the morning....x

In - Light

Freedom ((hugs))

prioritizing

Think I'm Back !!!!!

Sorry guy's been so busy I had to stop blogging ((Hugs))

Been a little stressed but feeling calmer now....!!

Had not noticed but I had stopped eating as many Bananas as I normally do....!

I woke up a couple of mornings ago and thought !!!

"Oh Man" !! Now I know whats wrong lol

I always have a ton of stress in my life,,,, OK It as got a little WACKY lately, but what is different. ?????


BANANNAS

Key benefits of bananas

Bananas are a good source of both potassium and vitamin B6.

They not only help to maintain bowel health, but are also good energy-boosting snacks.

As bananas ripen, their starch is converted into sugar.

Bananas help to maintain blood sugar levels and it is also a fruit which is easily digested.

Here's another reason to eat bananas: too little vitamin B6 in the diet can hamper our immune systems by depressing the white blood cells' ability to mature.

This could make you more prone to infections like colds and flu.

Chronic stress takes its toll on our vitamin B6 stores. So, eat more bananas when you're stressed.

And eat your bananas ripe - the ripe fruit contain more nutrients.

Maximising the benefits of banana

Fresh, ripe bananas are a very good source of fruit sugars and can give a quick energy boost.


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Nutritional values of banana

Calories 62
Potassium 270 mg
Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Niacin 0.5 g
Per 100g ready-to-eat, weighed with the skin


So this mamma is feeling so good today !!!!!!

Ready for my water fast in the morning....x

In - Light

Freedom ((hugs))