May 22
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Love with a chance of drowning: My biggest fear.

Love with a chance of drowning: My fearful adventure

Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, but falling in love with you was beyond my control.

Is it better to know or to not know? Whatever side of the fence you stand on; or maybe you’re a straddler, regardless I recently finished up a book by Torre DeRoche titled Love with a chance of drowning that addresses this topic. It’s a true account of Torre’s journey from the life of a city girl with a fear of open water to facing her fears and finding love and adventure on a journey across the pacific.

I’m not going to summarize the book for you, a summary would be boring and besides, real life stories are way cooler. So in the spirit of Torre’s book I’d like to share with you my fearful adventure regarding love and vulnerability and invite you to do the same.

by – Posted in books/required reading, Communication/relationships, Life improvement

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May 19
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Nostalgia and the art of learning to let go

Inspiration

 

For many of us most of our days are filled with specific routines that have become almost second nature, I hate to say that they’re insignificant but that’s what they can feel like sometimes. You’re probably so use to doing them that it requires very little energy or thought to accomplish them anymore. This could be anything from the drive to work, to the food you eat, how you get your kids ready, the tasks you perform throughout the day, daily interactions with other people or your significant other, and right on down to the way you end your day and prepare for bed.

To break up these routines every once in a while you may spend some time reminising with friends or even by yourself as a way to remind yourself that life is meaningful and worthwhile. Looking back on past experiences is something I’ve always done as a way to boost my morale, create bursts of excitement  and passion, strengthen social relationships, and enhance my mood. Music in particular is one way that I have found can dramatically alter my mood in any given moment.

The word Nostalgia comes from the greek word nostos, which means homecoming or return to and algos, which refers to pain or ache. So essentially the word means ” a return to pain.” I found this to be extremely interesting as I feel most of us associate the word with “the good old days.” With that being said, certain memories, thoughts, songs, people, food, and experiences can force us into nostalgia that is more fitting with the traditional sense of the word.

You probably don’t have a tough time reminiscing about “the good ol’days,” but what about when those certain moments pop up that create angst, fear, uncertainty, self-doubt, or attachment? How can the art of learning to let go help not only with past memories and experiences but also help you to build a more confidant, strong, determined, and healthier version of yourself in the future – a person that spends more time living there authentic self?

by – Posted in Communication/relationships, Happiness, How to, Life improvement, Personal challenges, Practical philosophy

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May 13
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Paleo in a pinch

Lego Scooby Gang

 

As a kid growing up I loved the show Scoobie-Doo and believe it or not it actually taught me some valuable life lessons, especially when it comes to being prepared for the munchies. Whoaa, I know what you’re thinking but I’m being serious here, the real munchies, those times when you’re caught without a meal and starv’n Marv’n (no offense to any Marvin’s out there).

I use to really struggle to stay Paleo while traveling; trying to find healthy alternatives while on the road, airport, and at restaurants was such a headache. I found myself always trying to find some amazing Paleotastic meal when all I really needed was to keep it simple and stay with the basics. Below are some hacks I’ve come across over the years that I wanted to share with you all so you can keep your Paleo-swerve going when you hit the road.

by – Posted in Cooking/Recipes, Exercise/Fitness, How to, Nutrition/Paleo

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May 9
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Shred Your Butt Tacos: A Los Paleo Recipe

Taco

Every now and then I like to have some friends stop by and drop some awesome nuggets on you guys. Well, this is no exception. Get your abs and your grub on today with a taco recipe guaranteed to blow your mind.

This is an excerpt from Los Paleo: Mexican Paleo Recipes, a Marla Sarris creation.

Shred Your Butt Tacos: A Los Paleo Recipe

Mmm….tacos.

They’re absolutely delicious, but with ingredients such as beans, rice, tortillas and sour cream, there’s no way that tacos can be considered paleo…

…or can they?

With a little work, you can make tacos not only paleo, but abso-freaking-lutely delicious. I’d like to introduce you to the Shred Your Butt Tacos – pork butt tacos that are as good as they sound.

Put on your apron & lets start cooking!

Shred Your Butt Tacos

Mild
Serves: 2

This recipe for “Shred Your Butt Tacos” is absolutely delicious. With a mild flavor, this recipe serves 2 (you can always make more), but before you get to cooking, you’re going to need a few ingredients:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded pork butt, cooked
  • 1 head boston lettuce, leaves washed and separated
  • 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 mango, sliced
  • fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • sea salt, to taste

Directions:

  1. In a small to medium size saucepan warm pork over medium to medium-high heat. Be sure to stir the meat so it doesn’t burn on the bottom.
  2. Carefully tear leaves off the head of boston lettuce, wash and pat dry with a paper towel then set aside.
  3. Spoon warmed shredded pork into boston leaves.
  4. Top each pork taco with shredded carrot, shredded purple cabbage, 1-2 slices of avocado, 1-2 slices of mango each and finish it off with 1-2 strips of fresh cilantro.
  5. For a quick hit of citrus, squeeze a few drops of fresh lime juice from a lime on top and a pinch of sea salt.
  6. Serve and enjoy! :)

As mentioned above, this serves two, but if you’re like most people, you might want to make a few more once you realize how tasty these are (plus it’s a sure-fire way to make some new friends).

Los Paleo, by Marla Sarris contains 42 of the most delicious Paleo versions to traditional mexican dishes you’ve ever seen in your entire life. Paleo & Mexican together at last. Find out more here.

Joel Runyon is the author of Impossible HQ as well as Ultimate Paleo Guide, a new paleo guide chock full of great paleo resources + recipes for paleo newbies & veterans alike.

Let us know if you’ve tried the recipe in the comments below.

Live limitless,

Justin, Joel, and Marla

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