Juicy Blessings

I’m going to work this one backwards a little.

Today as I was wrapping up my Kids Yoga class one of my favs gave me a cold pressed juice from Native Cold Pressed and said “…this is a blessing for you.” I can’t remember if I hugged her or not but I sure wanted to because it was a for real-for real blessing. As I stood there gleaming I reviewed the contents (organic orange, organic apple, turmeric, Himalayan salt, black pepper) my morning and past week flashed before my eyes.

You see, I woke up feeling like crap. I thought it was because of the liquor I (barely) drank the night before. But, nope, it was the chicken. I ate 2 little chicken wings, even though I knew better. I used to deny that emotional eating was part of my life. However, the more I paid attention I saw it clearly. I unfortunately have not figured out how to unleash myself from the cycle without feeling worse. The things I go to in those moments are so rooted in comforting family moments that they’re hard to unleash.

I had done so well for several days leading up to this. This was fueled by a bad reaction to some meat early in the week, and the usual summer migraine I get about this time each year. But the chicken was calling me, and my silly self answered the call. So, when I read the contents of the tonic I knew it was all God! He conspired with the universe to give me what I needed right when I needed it. Because I had thought before I left to teach that I need some from juice or a smoothie. But I did not have the time or the money to buy Native (I’m on a tight, get ready for Boule’ budget.).

I had a few more conversations at the studio before I went to my car to enjoy my blessing. After I posted a Boomerang video about this blog I cracked it open and sweetly savored every drop. It was perfection! It tasted like the sun and felt like A/C running through my veins. After I finished I sat in the car with the windows down and my eyes closed while listening to Hezekiah Walker’s “That’s Where I’ll Be”. I could feel the sun beaming on my skin and saw flickers of orange and yellow lights under my eyelids.

Yep! That was God! He was assuring me that all of my emotional, physical, and energetic healing was taking place; just as He always does when I take time to receive it. I just needed to:
1. Admit I needed it (healing/blessing)
2. Be open to receive
3. Pause
4. Receive

The steps seem simple. But if you’re not paying attention to your body and spirit you can miss the signs. The moral of the blog is: Pay attention to yourself, so you can get the healing/blessings you need to be your best self...and live Your Best Life!

June 2018