A little personal background (not necessary to read to get the content below): Back in 2017 I had decided that 2018 was going to be a "Year of Yes" (title inspired by Shonda Rhymes--creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal). Out of necessity rather than desire, I've had to make some bold and uncomfortable moves in 2017 and I told myself that 2018 had to be different.. It HAD to for my own sanity..I didn't want to be a spectator in my own life and wanted to be an active agent... So...that year consisted of saying yes to all sorts of things--yes to doing deep work (thank you Bible/God, thank you Brene Brown, thank you other books and friends), yes to things that scared me (e.g. speaking at a seminar, doing a radio show, running a self esteem workshop, doing activities solo, saying 'no' to things that didn't fit what I actually needed), saying yes to different connections ( @LaTanya Carter -I appreciate you more than you'll ever know!!!) . I stumbled A LOT and fell often, but I also became more confident, more independent, more conscientious of boundaries, more of myself. As a result of 2018, 2019 became my 'resurrection' year or my 'phoenix' year. Rising from the ashes. (Funny that it coincided with my 33rd year in life-maybe that's why I called it the resurrection year). So....as I'm reflecting on this past year and coming up into the next, I figured it's time...It's time for another "Year of Yes". I think it's been brewing. ______________BEGIN THE REAL POST________________________________ *Please watch the video if you have th time. :) :) People hear the phrase a "Year of Yes" and automatically think that it means impulsive decisions, saying yes to a bunch of new activities, being busy with all sorts of things, "bucket list"...But the reality is that it's more like..exposure therapy for the soul. It's breaking up with things that hold you back from living an aligned life. It's saying no to things like unhelpful fear, perfectionism, people pleasing, overthinking, self-doubt and the "maybe later" type language.

I was talking to someone years ago and they mentioned that walnuts help with brain function and then made the obvious observation of how walnuts actually look like the brain. This, along with a recent post by @Ruth aka Grace Rose made me think about the question "what other fruits/vegetables look like the body parts that they benefit?". (honestly though, I always thought...if something benefits one thing it benefits the whole system, but it's a fun thing to think about anyway). (check out @Ruth aka Grace Rose post here: https://www.skool.com/inspired-life-empowered-being-7894/how-colorful-is-your-plate-daily?p=e327ebf3 aaaaaand her own group here: https://www.skool.com/grace-global-2711/about?ref=278d4f83a11e40b8b6a6b196e67df1b1 )---these two posts go hand in hand together! :) Thank you, Ruth, for the lovely post yesterday! It inspired a whole train of thought!! :) :) :) While not every visual match has deep nutritional evidence behind it, many of these pairings actually make biological sense...here are some examples! :) 🥕 Carrots > Eyes and male reproductive system Slice a carrot crosswise and you’ll see a pattern that looks like an iris and pupil! Cool. :) Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A that helps maintain good vision and protects the surface of the eye.They also support night vision by helping the retina function properly. (this took me on a little detour about bunnies and figuring out if they have good eyesights.haha) Addiitionally, there's also some evidence for carrots being helpful to sperm motility and count and testosterone production due to their caretenoid content. 🧠 Walnuts > Brain Walnuts look like a brain with two hemispheres.They’re packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain structure, cognitive function, and help reduce inflammation. Some studies show that eating walnuts can help with memory and mood regulation

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I'll be honest, this one has been a tough one for me at times. There were times when I thought that accepting something meant that I was okay or resigned to it. Over time with repeated experiences and also with some intentional work, I've recognized that this is not the case. I can accept the reality of something but not necessarily be resigned to it or think that it's okay. This has allowed me to have more power and mobility in situations. (There are still some things where the "shoulds" creep in, but progress is being made and that counts for something, right?) So... What is Radical Acceptance? Radical acceptance means fully accepting reality as it is in this moment, even if we do not like it or agree with it. It sounds like: “This is what is happening. I may not approve of it, but I can accept that it is real.” **Acceptance does not mean approval or giving up. It means letting go of the suffering that comes from resisting what already exists.** 🧠 Why It Matters When we resist reality, we add more pain on top of pain.Thoughts like:“I shouldn’t have to deal with this.”“This is not fair.”“This can’t be happening.”All of these increase emotional suffering because we're pushing against something that IS happening, something that we ARE dealing with" Acceptance creates space for calm, clarity, and healing. It also leaves room for empowerment and movement---breathing space to see where one CAN take action. Examples of Radical Acceptance -“I cannot change what happened, but I can choose how I respond.” - “This situation is painful, and it is part of my current reality and this is how I'm going to engage it" - “I wish things were different, and I accept that right now they are not.” - “I do not have control over others, only my own choices.” 🧘‍♀️ How to Practice 1.Notice when you are mentally fighting reality--pause and observe (is there mental or physical tension?) 2.Pause and take a deep breath. (the pause gives us enough space to become more intentional rather than reactive)