AJ Morrow

Who knew that so many cups of greens (kale and romaine) in a smoothie could taste so amazingly good! #eattolivequick&livecookbook #joelfuhrmanmd #nutritarian #plantpowered #smoothie #eatmoreplants #eatmoregreens

Since the beginning of this year, I have maintained a daily home yoga practice with @adrienelouise #yogawithadriene. It’s been hard to get on the mat - it’s overwhelming in the world and I’ve retreated to regroup. I have the privilege to do so. I’m every grateful. And yet consistency has not always been a strong suit of mine - however I have managed to ignore the excuses in my head, the doubts, my inner critic regarding my intention to move my body more. I endeavour daily to ...find a YouTube video that resonates, search for what feels good during the practice, and I always feel better when I come off the mat. I use essential oils aromatically by diffusing, they’re also on my mat and clothes because I clean with oils, and I adorn myself with smells that nourish my body and support my emotions. I’ve created a sort of routine for pre-yoga. Today I was in need of #peace . I searched within the #YWA channel for a suitable video. Found one that felt right. And since it’s name and my longing was to feel more at peace I reached for the obvious blend to pull everything together. So @doterra #doterrapeace blend of mints and florals surrounded me this morning while I focused on the breathe, fought to ignore the defeatist in my mind and stretched. Delighted, but not surprised, that I feel less anxious, fearful, worried and insecure than I did earlier. See more

Today is the first harvest of rhubarb from Our Hopeful Kailyard and the lilac is finally coming out! Thunder has pushed me inside while the energy is shifted and my kitchen is about to smell of lime and rosemary essential oils to transform my energy too while I contemplate what this rhubarb shall become.

I made some homemade Simple Thyme Syrup for the first time today. I’m having it in my black coffee just now - it’s lovely! I normally drink coffee straight from the French Press, but I wasn’t feeling sweet enough this morning ! And while it is made with sugar, which I tend to only use sparingly, a little really does go a long way. Thanks to a kind and generous stranger in a wonderful Facebook group for the idea and recipe!

I’ve been taking a n extended break from social media to look after myself. In this time of self care and reflection I’ve discovered some things about myself, expanded my love of all things plant related (growing in Our Hopeful Kailyard, cooking, eating, healing with, and preserving) and a new sense of gratitude and appreciation for the simple and intentional. This morning I’m savouring a few of them - Mojito mint freshly picked (I bought the plant from @heartbeetorganics ) in a mason jar of fresh well water filtered through my lovely Big Berkey with ice. Refreshingly beautiful to all the senses.#plantpowered #bigberkey #mojitomint #heartbeetorganics #masonjar #simple #intentional #selfcare #gratitude #ourhopefulkailyard