Hello friends,
How is everyone doing today? How is everyone’s 60 day challenge going? Are you staying on track? I hope so, although I have a feeling you are 
Michelle and I have just finished our first month with our Insanity program. This week is our recovery week before our final 30 days starts up again. So give yourself a few days of ‘recovery’ too 
Michelle and I were talking the other day and got on the subject of living in the present. We asked ourselves “Are we really living in the moment?”
Both of us sat there and thought for a long time and debated if we truly are enjoying life each day. I would love to say that yes I live each day to the fullest and live in the present moment! But in reality, I think a lot about the future (I stress over the future) and Michelle thinks a lot about her past.
By there being two of us we tend to ‘over’ discuss things rather than just living!
It is a weakness in us both.
Now do not get me wrong there are days when we do enjoy the present, where we do live and embrace it each day. But it is hard not to think about tomorrow or what happened last night!
What is living in the present? What does that mean exactly?
Does that mean I do not think about what I am going to eat tomorrow? Does that mean I do not think about the email I had a few days ago? Does that mean I fear about the future?
It is funny because I told myself at the beginning of this year I would live life each day to the fullest and not worry about anything else. And here I am worrying about what I am going to write about tomorrow, worrying about my face (is it ever going to get better), and worrying about my future. Not quite living in the moment and just going with the flow
And again here I am stressing over how I am not living in the present moment.
How do you feel about living in the moment? Is it hard for you or does it come natural?
For my boyfriend, Gary, he worries about nothing. He is so good about just going with the flow and being happy all the time. It frustrates me at times because I wish I had that mentality as well. I guess I am just a person who worries too much. Does that mean I am afraid of living? I think so! It is amazing that when you worry about something so much it really takes away your joy. I am going to really try hard to just be and not worry anymore. I am going to follow along with Michelle’s advice!
Moving onto some of eats over the weekend:
Glorious salad with avocado and a few pieces of some socca crumbs on top
Snacked on a new cracker flavor we are working on!
Chocolate wrap with creme filling for our breakfast early Saturday morning before our farmers markets! DELICIOUS! Love having chocolate for breakfast sometimes
Local green salad with featuring a new green called “Lamb’s Quarters”. Have you heard of it? Have you had it?
Lamb’s quarters greens are similar to spinach and beet family. It’s one of the best sources of beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, and iron in the world; also a great source of trace minerals, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, and fiber. YAY!
Another new flavor of flatbread we are working on
And dessert was our top seller raw bar at our farmers markets (cookbook recipe)!!
Till next time,
Lori
Pure2Raw Twins
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me too. i always worry about everything except the present…it’s always about tomorrow…and next weekend…and next month, or year…never today.
my boyfriend is the same…he lives for the moment…never worries about tomorrow…he may get excited about it, if something is happening…but he is pretty much always happy…and always lives through the present…i wish i could be more like him too…
i need to make socca!! this week. haha!
have a beautiful day lori… <3
Thanks Nelly, seriously what is it with guys! Why is it so easy for them, haha.
Hey! I’d never even heard of socca until I read your blog….maybe we call it something different here in the UK? It looks good anyhow
I’m a worrier too…and my boyfriend….yep he doesn’t seem to worry at all! It’s so annoying! I think the only good thing about worrying is that it makes you get jobs done!
Big hugs x x x
Emma, Socca could be called something else there. It is basically a chickpea based savory pancake.
I love how forthright and honet ypu are being with yourself. I kindo f giggled at the part where you said you had to ask yourself if you’re truly living in the moment – if you have to ask, you probably aren’t, because you’re outside yourself considering the moment. It’s so fascinating and interesting how we do this. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with planning ahead, thinking about the future, it’s what keeps us focused and moving forward, but I also really think there’s something to being open to the possibilities of the present. I’m dealing with this right now – unemployed, out of school, looking for a job but I don’t really have anything to do right now and I constantly catch myself wondering if there’s something else I could or should be doing right then instead of reveling in the fact that I am lucky enough to have some time to myself to do thinngs that I enjoy, because I literally have nothing better to do. My best friend and I got together the other night, and we were havin g a really awesome time when she looked at me and goes, “I just had this moment of panic that I should be doing something else right now. I’m actually enjoying y life right now and I’m trying to sabotage it.” I think, just like heathy eating habits, you have to build healthy thinking habits. I really did used to get stressed about every single thing – to the point of debilitating panic attacks sometimes. One day my boyfriend turned to me and told me I was killing myself because of how much I worried all the time, and he was right. Now I try to fight going down that road – if I catch myself worrying about something I ask myself what I’m really worried about, if there’s anything I can do about it IN THAT MOMENT, and if not, I try to let it go until a time when there’s something I can do about it. At first it was really difficult, worrying was second nature, but now it’s getting easier.
Oh, by the way, chocolate for breakfast almost every day is just one of those little things I like to do to keep myself happy and motivated. If I know I’m getting chocolate when I get up, then why the hell would I want to stay in bed?
Well, that’s a long comment from me, but I hope that you and Michelle do know that you aren’t alone.
xo Ilana
IIana thank you for an awesome comment!!! Never can be too long!! We love hearing from you, and you are so right we have to build healthy thinking thoughts. Worrying is something we all could work on ; ) Best of luck to you and enjoy everyday doing whatever you want!!!!!
can’t wait for that recipe, the bar looks delish!
i used to worry a lot about the past or future too. it was only until my life was so uncertain that i had to surrender a bit and just be appreciative of what i have today. and some good therapy helped with worries about the past.
recognizing it is a huge first step! and i do think these cognitive patterns tend to run in families.
I have a lot of issues with living in moment. I am such a planner, that I have to know what’s going to happen next! I am working on this as well. Good luck to you.
Yummy eats, as always!That raw bar looks amazing!!! And you know I love your flatbreads! We need you at the Farmers Market in my town!
top seller raw bar AND the new crackers…NICE!!! can’t wait to hear/read more in the cookbook!
living in the moment, oh i think most of us who even have blogs are over thinkers. it attacts us types to even blog. people who dont over think dont have the presence to take 18 pics before 9am of their breakfast LOL
just keep on doing what you can, you are aware of it, you are working on it, that’s all you can do
had my show and moving tomorrow so if im Mia a bit this week, you know why
xo
Jordan and I are the same way, I worry about way too much and he doesn’t seem to worry about a thing! I think it’s a good balance most of the time but it can be frustrating at times too!
Great chocolate for breakfast and beautiful pic! I sometimes wonder if it’s easier for guys to be spontaneous: my husband is the most spontaneous person I know, and also one of the least worry prone. But then I think of plenty of worry-wart men I know, who are never quite ‘present,’ and some spontaneous women also! Lucky for us to have men in our lives who are spontaneous and who show a way not to worry all the time.
I honestly think that my diet/digestion problems make it harder for me not to worry about the future. ‘If I eat this, will I feel ok later?’ or, ‘I’m doing to be hungry x hours from now and need food: have I packed some to bring, or will there be some available where I am?’ – whereas my husband can just buy a candy bar from the gas station and be happy (I don’t think it’s good for him and I wish he didn’t, but it doesn’t have the obvious and immediate bad effects it would have with me).
I am trying to make a distinction between ‘planning,’ which is doing things that are taking care of myself _so that I can be more present_ versus ‘worrying,’ which is obsessing about all the things that I can’t control that could go wrong sometime. Of course, I’m such a beginner at that and slip up all the time, but I think it’s a good principle.
I _love_ lambsquarters! It’s also called ‘mache’ in some places. It is a very effective weed, which says something about its vitality. Have you seen the purple kind? Sometimes it’s purple, and sometimes green, with a beautiful delicate purple underside. I love the velvety texture.
love
Ela
Thanks Ela!! No we have not seen the purple kind, just the green at the farmers market. Although I think there is a slight purple hue to it.
Being a worrier/planner can inevitably make it seem like you are not living in the moment. I think a happy medium is the best way to be – sometimes there are things that we really do need to plan out and think about, whereas other times it’s good just to let loose and be carefree. My motto- Don’t sweat the small stuff. And really – unless you are doing brain surgery, everything’s pretty small when you look at the big picture.
xoxo
I did a post on worrying awhile back, and it’s amazing how many people said the same thing about their boyfriends- that they’re just so worry-free!! Women definitely worry more than men, so don’t get too down on yourself about it. It sounds like you’re really making an effort to stay in the present moment, so just keep on thinking that way
I’m working on maintaining my “in the moment” perspective these days as well. I hope you’re enjoying many fantastic moments today. Sometimes just reflecting on this intention is enough to lighten the mood and create more opportunities for joy.
It must’ve been about 10 years ago now when I had the realization that I was spending a great deal of time rehashing the past or projecting into the future, and spending little to no time in the present. A lot’s changed since I had that awareness. I rarely revisit the past and seldom find myself wandering into the “what if…” of the future.
Some of that has come with age. True. I find I’m much less of a worry wart than I was when younger. It’s not just about “going with the flow,” it’s also about learning (through life experience) to trust in the process.
I know today, unequivocally, that the Universe will always provide whatever I need. It may look differently than I had imagined. It may not show up on my timetable. But, rest assured, it will materialize…in the absolute perfect way, in the perfect moment.
Practicing mindfulness has certainly helped me to live in gratitude and full awareness of the present. Thich Nhat Hanh has been a wonderful teacher in that respect. If you’re not familiar with any of his teachings, I’d highly recommend them. He’s written well over 20 books. You might enjoy You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment.
xo!
EM
Thank you Earth Mother!! You seem it beautifully! I agree the universe does provide us with whatever we need, when it is right. We will have to check out Thich Nhat Hanh’s books, thanks for letting us know about them! Sounds like something we would enjoy reading.
Your food looks better and better with each new recipe and post! You ladies are definitely professionals. I’m looking forward to your cookbook!
Btw – I hope that email you’re referring to wasn’t mine… but if it was, don’t sweat it! Live in the now! It’s way more important, I agree!!!
Oh no it was not you, it was just a generalization about emails and other things. No worries!!!
Lamb’s quarter is supposed to be one of the healthiest greens out there. I still can’t find it anywhere though.
Can’t wait for the cookbook!!!
Katie, I hope you find Lamb’s quarters soon, they are really good
I was surprised how much I liked them, but than again there is not many vegetables especially greens that I do not like 
haha
Get outta here! That chocolate wrap and cream look to die for! You girls are culinary goddesses xox
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