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Wellbeing 

Take a look at all the changes going on around you. Nature is forever changing it's that life ,death ,life cycle and Autumn and Spring are such examples of this. With a new start (life) a change an end( death) of something else happens in order for this new change and the key is not to be afraid of this but to notices this and accept it. In our relationships their is this cycle, if you are open to see it, you will realise this needs to happen in order for your relationship to be closer and for you as people to grow. One obvious example is when a new baby is born it is life at it's best but with that comes an end of a way of life for you both. So their is a big part of you that has to let go and change and the more you fight to hold on to what was, you will find you miss what is here now and the new path you are now on. It's a fear of the unknown but trust life. 

Sometimes in work we feel stuck in making changes or decisions. so we are not in a life or death cycle we are in limbo and we are not creating. So something needs to end in order for life a new beginning a new creative engery line or pathway to start. 

Think about how many ends and beginnings you create in your day today life while drinking a turmeric tea from Lucinda's recipe this month. 

Gx 

I have been reading this book for the last few months and it has come just at the right time for me . 

  Novembers article for you to enjoy from @yogilucinda.

Turmeric tea and chocolate coated popcorn
(click to read and print or save in pinterest recipe file ) 

"November for me is a month for staying in, getting cosy, and preparing myself for the Christmas frenetic that December inevitably brings. Food wise this means soups and stews and movie-snacking food, like healthy loaded nachos and the chocolate-covered popcorn recipe you can find below (although I can barely call it a recipe). As we prepare for winter and the festive season, and the weather changes from blustery and mild to damp and cold, we can sometimes find ourselves feeling tired and under-the-weather. While it’s really important at the time of year that encourages steamed puddings and fruit crumbles with thick yellow custard, to indulge in the warmer, heavier foods we crave, we also have to look after our health. 

The first thing to remember is that it is now possible to find a ‘healthy’ variation of pretty much any recipe you could wish for: peach cobblers, sticky toffee puddings, gingerbread, caramel shortbread…the list goes on. When searching, do try and find low-fructose recipes that use rice syrup (or any low-fructose alternative)  instead of dates, bananas, maple syrup, honey and agave as sweeteners. They are there, and they are better for you (and in my experience taste just as good). So don’t feel you have to miss out – be adventurous and try something new. 

The second is to feed your body with all those immune-boosting ingredients that we know and love: ginger, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, lemon, dark leafy greens, dark berries, sweet potatoes, miso, sauerkraut…all of whose rich, strong and warm flavours fit perfectly with the season. The Hemsley and Hemsley Mung Bean Dahl recipe, from their book The Art of Eating Well, contains almost half of this list and is a delicious way to get your good stuff in, and the turmeric tea below is a super-quick way to get a bacteria-fighting boost.

Of course, as much as it may seem cold and wet and miserable outside, try and spend as much time out of doors as you can. It invigorates all parts of our bodily systems and gets you out in what little daylight there is. If you’re anything like me and you find the darker months slightly trying on your sun-loving system, then you may want to consider taking a supplement of vitamin D to boost your energy levels. Take it in liquid form and spend a little extra to get a good quality product. I use Solgar Liquid Vitamin D, and find it really helps.

And lastly, enjoy and relish the season! Take joy in stocking your fridge full of root vegetables of all colours, eating slightly more than is comfortable, and of cosying up in your warmest knits (I’ve got my eye on that American Vintage roll neck that Gaby blogged a few weeks ago!). I love the sound of wind and rain outside my window and the drama of walking the dog in gales and snow-storms (when they come). Watch fireworks, eat hot dogs (the vegetarian kind for me), pull your hats down over your ears flattening out and ruining your perfectly prepared hair. Get wet and muddy. Get warm and sleepy. Be happy in the moment. Oh, and eat lots of popcorn."

Lucinda xx