i typically wake up with togi
next to me every morning
begins with a little cuddle sesh
but we already did that today
before starting the cameras
before i get up
i like to write down my dreams in my phone
on the day one journal app
i like to capture my dreams
while they're still fresh
and i'm still in that sleepy state
because once you become fully awake
you start to forget your dreams
dreams are a window to your subconscious
you can find messages and insights
through the symbolism and emotions
from your dreams
especially when you read and reflect
on them afterward
this is just another self-discovery tool
that i think is worth trying out
alright now it's time to get up
in the mornings
i just brush my teeth, wash my face,
put on skincare, and SPF
next, it's time for togi to have his breakfast
afterward we head downstairs
the first thing i do is fill up my water bottle
and drink some water
simple but it's always so important
to drink water every morning
and of course throughout the day
then i'm sitting down to meditate
for 15 minutes and yes, you can still see
the watermarks on my shirt from just drinking water
i start meditation with
a few deep breaths and then gratitude
similar to what i've done
in our guided meditation videos
i'll leave that playlist down below
by the way if you want to try one out
whenever i hang out downstairs
togi likes to sunbathe outside
and i think it's the cutest thing
animals naturally know what's good for them
and togi loves his daily dose of sunshine
while togi is sunbathing
i've decided to go out
to get some sunshine as well
neuroscience professor and podcaster
andrew huberman has shared about
how vital it is to get sunlight in your eyes
first thing in the morning
for your mental and physical health
it also helps set your body circadian clock
so that you can get sleepy in the evenings
i'm just doing some stretching outside
and it feels so good to get some sun on my skin
just a couple minutes is enough
and yes, i am wearing SPF
don't worry now
i'm heading back inside to make
my daily fruit bowl
if you've been watching my videos for a while
you know that i'm always making a fruit bowl
it's my staple that i literally don't get tired of
today's bowl includes blueberries,
strawberries and banana
by the way, comment down below
with your favorite fruits to eat in the summer
while i'm prepping the bowl
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try it
togi is so picky now that he's older
today he likes banana but not strawberries
anyway i'm now refilling my nut jars
these are my staples that i always add
to my fruit bowls or salads
today i'm adding walnuts, almond slices,
coconut flakes, and flaxseed in my bowl
and then topping it off with some yogurt as well
as I'm eating today
i'm reading inward by young pueblo
a book with short passages
on self-reflection and healing
i'll share a couple of my favorite excerpts
from today the mind is a series of patterns
if we wish to change ourselves
we should create new habits
when we build new habits
we are creating a new life
and then this one she believed that
the damage to her mind and heart was permanent
until she met wisdom
who taught her that no pain or wound is eternal
that all can be healed
and that love can grow
even in the toughest parts of her being
i'm actually going to interview young pueblo
in a couple months for our podcast
and i am so excited about it
make sure you catch up on our podcast
the lavendaire lifestyle
because our recent guests
have been so so good
and i can't wait for it to come back
today i'm journaling on
what i've been healing from releasing
the fear of being unsafe and not having enough
and moving into trusting
that i am always taken care of that
i will always be okay
i'm reaffirming the new beliefs
i attract abundance and ease
i can relax and i'm also writing down reminders
follow my joy
follow my energy
it leads me down my authentic path
and then i went on to write examples of
my life recently
that supported these new beliefs
and a list of what i have to be grateful for
it's funny because i didn't really feel so productive
about my week but once i started reflecting
on the week from a new perspective
i realized what a full and fulfilling week it was
it's just a reminder that sometimes
it's all about perspective
having gratitude
and just focusing on the small things
that brought you joy that week
then after journaling
i'm heading to my desk to begin working
i'm reviewing my new video
musings on life it's a little vlog
where i share the lessons i've been learning
in life lately i really liked how this one turned out
go watch it if you haven't already
i'll leave the video linked in the card
and also down below
so you can check it out
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and for supporting this channel
sending you so much love
i'll see you next time
bye~