lauren may with love: inspiration

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febuary pinterest picks.

Some of my favourite pins from the month just gone.

I think I was feeling a bit floral! (as per usual right…)

for more check out my pinterest HERE. its cute ;)

I've had some time over the last couple of weekends. Time to reconnect and reaffirm myself in what I'm living for and who I'm living for. I think with a schedule that has me working up to 60 hours each week…..and thats only the paid stuff……sometimes I forget exactly what my purpose is.

Everyday I strive to bring the kingdom here. But it's so easy to let it become part of a routine. And yes I could still be doing the same things as I normally would….but it's going to be of no good if my purpose and my intent isn't Jesus. A routine smile is so much less than a Jesus smile!!!

"greater is he in me, than the powers of this world"

I adore this lyric. It holds such power. This daily affirmation has given me so much strength….and it's literally only been a few days in. What am I to fear in this world if I am knowing that he is greater than all of it? Nothing!

I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.

Phillipians 3:12 NLT

He has begun this good work in me, so I should have no doubt that He will finish it.

I will press on and strive for his Kingdom. I don't strive for perfection in myself, but for perfection in who I am called to be and in whose I am.

nourish.

So I will admit, I have read a zillion articles and magazines about how to "get that booty" or how to "get rid of your winter weight". Alas I am a normal girl and it seems that somehow the majority of us are wired to desire that perfect slim body. This is totally ok, but it's definitely not when getting healthy becomes unhealthy.

I noticed something about the titles though. They're always telling you how to "get" things. Do all of these magical things and "the perfect bikini body will be yours!". I don't know whether its just being a little bit older….but quick fixes and killing yourself isn't going to be long term and healthy. I don't want to "get" anything.

It's taken a very long time, but for me I've realised that it's not about eating or moving for your perfect body, it's about eating and moving for your perfect health. I tried so many things and nothing ever made me feel ok.

But lately for me I've been spending a tiny bit extra each week, buying the most delicious foods, fruits and organic produce. I've done my research (also alongside a naturopath) and I know some handy hints on what to do to make ME feel better. Being healthy doesn't want to be something daunting or something that stresses you out. Being your own kind of healthy is super fun! And you may even find that you become happier with who you are now, or maybe nourishing yourself in the best way for you will help you find the perfect balance for your body. Every now and then I might start posting a few different things. A few tips that have helped me or are just super delicious and nutritious.

Be your own kind of healthy, you will feel so much better for it.

BANANA CHIA + CHAI SMOOTHIE

2 x bananas

2tsp chai tea

2tsp chia seeds

1/2 tsp maca powder (if you have it)

300ml rice or almond milk

some ice cubes to cool

brilliant! blend!!

This smoothie is so delicious, and nutritious!

I enjoyed it for my breakfast on this heated summer day. If you don't have chai tea in a bulk source, just tear open a couple of tea bags and pour it in! Works just the same :)

I'm excited to tell you about maca in the near future. Still early in trying it in my daily routine so I'll let you know my thoughts soon.

With love, lauren may x

on this sunny saturday morning

READING - the newest Frankie yip yip!

LISTENING - James Vincent McMorrow "If I Had a Boat"

EATING - oats, yoghurt + banana. my favourite!

DRINKING - tea + honey, and a little juice on the side

LOVING - the sunshine outside!

INSPIRED - by my friends today. I have some God gifted people in my life!

WATCHING - avatar :)

if not now......then when?

amy osaba.

as per usual i apologise for my absence.

i have started the year in a crazy state of absolutely loving everything im doing, and throwing myself into anything and everything that i can. but at the same time the biggest dreams ive had yet are slowly forming themselves in my head!

cafe/art-design house/florist. shouldn't be too hard right?

oh dear. what have i done to myself.

but if you enjoy these amazing pictures you should check out the amazing amy osaba. her creations have made my day. so beautiful and loving and bright.

christmas 2012.

this pretty much sums up my dry australian christmas :)

pets, trifle, egg fights, grandma, love

pinterest picks.

my pinterest. check it ;)

totally in love with pinterest at the moment. I think its just so beautiful and easy to use that my tired brain can cope with just clicking and repinning. And of course there's just so much lovely on it.

Working on a new years post. I really need to get back into the swing of this.

I haven't blogged properly in such a long time.

You know those points in life where you come home ready to do things but then your body is just so tired you can't do anything except sleep? Thats where ive been. Practically all last year.....

Hope you are all well and loving 2013 so far :) xxxx