"The body talks and meditation helps"

I have been on a huge spiritual journey this past month.

I have been experimenting with food, meditation, emotions, technology and time. 

Lately I have been tapping deep into my spirit to repair, replenish, and awaken it.

You would be very surprised to see how much you're missing out on just from being connected to your phone and computer. 

Just by putting down the electronics you can feel your soul glow.

You can breathe more deeply. 

You can take in the world in a much more beautiful way.

Most importantly you can think clearly.

Since putting down my phone I now see the world in a brand new way. I'm not connected to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. I don't look at things and say to myself "I should tweet that" or "let me Instagram this!". I can now look at things and see them for the true beauty they exude. 

On top of cutting out technology, I have been working on minimizing my carbon footprint. 

I started recycling, I have been using less products that produce waste, I cut out plastic bottles, I use bamboo utensils for every meal to cut back on water waste and use of plastic utensils when out, and many more eco conscious practices.

Giving back to Mother Earth is something that many people forget to do in todays world. 

It's so important though! Even just recycling the water bottle you just finished is a huge help.

Another thing I have started is eating a lot more raw food. Raw food is so nourishing for your body and soul. The best part is you can eat endless amounts! Enjoy the candy Mother Earth grows, indulge in as many fruits and veggies that your heart desires, and feel your soul shine. 

To keep my soul shining I have also been meditating and experimenting with my crystals more often. It has helped me so much with balancing, stress relief, and healing. I meditate when I wake up, when I eat, when I'm in the shower, when I'm just relaxing, and honestly just whenever I get the chance to. 

This is just a taste of what I have been doing this past month to let my spirit grow. I haven't felt this healthy and strong in quite some time. Once I find the perfect balance of all these components I plan to share them in more detail with all of you. 

Well that's all for now! I hope you're all doing well and shining bright. 

Talk to you soon.

- Love&Light -

Maddy

Chia Chicks Cookies!

Aloha everyone! 

Before I made the plunge into going raw I had the delicious opportunity to try Chia Chicks cookies! Misty and Marija were so sweet and sent me four different cookies to try, let's just say they didn't last very long. Yum!

"The Chia Chicks met while working for a large corporate immigration firm in the New York City area. The two quickly became friends and soon discovered that their paths had crossed for a reason other than doing paralegal work together! The Chia Chicks had a common interest in nutrition. They both felt that there was a demand for healthy snack options in a market where so many people are affected by specific, and sometimes, life-threatening, dietary needs.

That is the main reason they decided to create their fabulous Chocolate Chia'p Cookies. The Chia Chicks wholeheartedly feel that there is a need for nutritious, allergy-conscious snacks that are made from high quality, all natural ingredients and actually taste good too. The Chia Chicks motto is "snack food should not to be synonymous with junk food".

As small business owners, they feel there is a fine line between personal success and running a successful business, and their heart and soul is completely ingrained in what they do. This is why they can honestly say that their cookies are “baked with love and chia seeds”!

Just knowing that their products are reaching those who need them, specifically, knowing that children with food allergies can have a snack without having to feel fear, embarrassment or isolation, and instead just enjoy being a kid... That’s the true Chia Chicks’ mission and that is the pinnacle of success for them." -http://chiachicksnyc.com/about.php 

The girls sent me samples of their "Chocolate Chia'p Cookies", "Double Chocolate Chia'p Cookies", "Coconut Double Chocolate Chia'p Cookies", and "Oatmeal Raisin Chia Cookies".

The cookies arrived in the cutest packaging.

Each individual package held three cookies.

Seriously... how adorable?! Just wait till you see what's inside!

Super yummy cookies! I was so impressed with how delicious, soft, ooey and gooey these cookies were. 

1. Chocolate Chiap

These cookies taste just like momma's! They're a perfect example of the classic chocolate chip cookie but with a healthier twist. They're crunchy but soft, chocolately and sweet, and they melt in your mouth.

2. Double Chocolate Chiap

Holy chocolate! These are for my fellow chocolate lovers. These cookies remind me of a freshly baked chocolate brownie. Crumble these babies on top of some soy ice cream and you'll be on cloud nine!

3. Coconut Double Chocolate Chiap

Put the chocolate in the coconut and eat it all up. Yummy! Coconut is my favorite food, smell, flavor, everything. So these cookies hit the spot. They're a little more savory than the Double Chocolate Chiap and have a little more crunch. 

4. Oatmeal Raisin Chia

My favorite of the four! I could have eaten a whole box filled with these little delights. They're the softest of the four, have juicy raisins, and taste like the best warm bowl of oatmeal. They have a hint of cinnamon and vanilla and turn into butter in your mouth. I rate these cookies 10 stars!

All in all Chia Chicks rock! They make delicious vegan and gluten free cookies that even non vegans would love. Go check out they're website and order some of these delicious cookies at http://chiachicksnyc.com/ and follow them on twitter! @chia_chicks 

Send those ladies some love from Hello Vegan!

Thanks for stopping by.

Love&Light!