BOGO! I’m holding a Buy-one-get-one sale in my shop!!!! Anything you buy, I’ll throw in a second for FREE. Just let me know upon checkout what you’d like (equal or lesser value) and I’ll send it along with your purchase! (through sunday 5/26/13) www.etsy.com/shop/LaurieCoyleDesigns
Birds, inspring words, critters and veggies — all simple, modern and meaningful!
Art prints from paintings, cards and custom fabric designs.
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So John and I have been on raw foods for almost 3 weeks now. We TOTALLY cheated all weekend, though, eating PIZZA and CUPCAKES — it was Natalie’s b-day and also Mother’s Day and we went to a wedding. I’m trying really hard not to become more stressed by this cleanse/eating plan, so we decided to go with the flow, eat lots of salad and a few smoothies plus some of that other stuff. It seems to be working ok.
I have been feeling much better in general, with all of this real, clean food with lots of living energy. I never really realized how much of the food I was eating was, well, dead. I don’t eat much meat anymore, and that’s not even what I’m talking about. But even the “healthy foods,” the bottled juice, the powdered green drink, the bars, the dried beans and grains, and cooked veggies — are all lacking something. They don’t have much (if any) life-force energy left in them. And isn’t life-force really what we’re looking to get from our food? Energy, vitality, nourishment, excitement for life?
Honestly I had never really thought about it before. I didn’t really give a second thought to how close-to-living my food was. Having a fridge full of non-rotting produce is pretty awesome, though — because we keep using the produce! Every day! And it’s pretty easy. Just keep that blender and juicer going! We are not sticking 100% to our food plan, but making really informed, thoughtful choices as much as possible (while not stressing out too much!). It feels good in body and mind.
So what changes have I seen in my body? I’ve lost a little weight. Not a ton but some. I feel less bloated, my digestion is faster and more efficient (TMI? Sorry! This kind of thing came up a lot at the IIN conference! hah!), I can tell when my digestion is taxed — it’s harder to wake up in the morning, harder to function, there’s not as much energy available to DO things. I definitely have more energy to sustain me through the day by eating and drinking raw.
I have also noticed some detox symptoms. This isn’t talked about much, but when you begin to eat more raw, real food, your body is able to use those nutrients to feed your body systems, so the rest of your body can begin to detox. Usually around the third day of a detox program you will begin to feel yucktastic. I felt like I had a hangover the first time I did a detox (it was with herbs and supplements, and cutting out sugar and wheat, adding in more veg and fruit, but not much other diet change). This time I felt tired, had a headache for about 2 days, and then after day 4, really perked up and was feeling MUCH better. Amazing.
As I have begun doing mostly juice and smoothies (another way to let your digestive system off the hook — only consuming liquids — this is for the third week of the program we are doing) I have felt more symptoms. I have been kind of low energy, especially in the afternoon. I have been more introspective which can be good or bad depending on what you have to do! It was hard on a day when I had a ton to do, it was great yesterday as I had a photo shoot with the lovely Thea Coughlin. It was a nurturing, fun day and I just made sure I didn’t have much other stuff to do that day! I think I’m feeling the upswing now, though, after about 3 days of liquids (and a few raw foods here and there — I was really hungry!).
I think the main benefit I’m getting is awareness of my body and how hard I was taxing it. I was a pretty “healthy” eater — however, I’m seeing how important it is to let my body rest and repair, and I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to do it. It’s not done, and I think it will probably change my eating habits going forward. I love a good glass of green or orange goodness!
FYI the 21-Day Raw Food Reset we are doing is from Young & Raw and you can find it here. There is also a good (free!) detox program from IIN available here – it’s a 3-day program so I would honestly do the whole thing at least twice, for 6 or so days — since the detox really happens starting on day 3!
I would love to hear if you have an experience with any sort of detox or cleanse — or if you’re interested and what you find holds you back from going for it. Leave a comment below!
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Hang it up somewhere you can see it everyday.
You’re creating your own reality, every day in many little ways.
Making it happen. every. single. day. ♥
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A little video for you today:
I had such an amazing, inspiring time at IINLive. If this is something you are intrigued by, do be sure to check out the Institute for Integrative Nutrition here. Together we are doing some amazing things!
…And if you’re interested in getting some health coaching yourself, please do contact me! I’m halfway though my program and I’m combining it with my existing life coaching packages to create dynamic change in the lives of my clients. It’s AWESOME.
My hubby and I have been doing a raw-food cleanse for the last 11 days — it’s a 21 day cleanse so we’re halfway through! I feel AMAZING. This isn’t necessarily part of the health coaching package, though if you’re interested I would love to lead you through it. It was tough going for the first 4 or so days as my body detoxed some yucktastic stuff I’d been carrying around (even though I’m a pretty healthy eater now, all that old stuff has been just sitting there!).
Throughout my weekend in New York I kept noticing that my energy was up and I was able to do a lot more than I have in the past without getting tired. All that travelling and walking and stairs (we were staying in a 5th floor walk-up!) can get exhausting, and though I slept VERY well each night, I was ready to go the next day. I totally credit this cleanse and sticking to (mostly) raw foods all weekend. It’s a whole new world for me and it’s looking very green and bright!
The stage is set, ready to deliver some inspiration and info!
Me with my travelling buddy Cameron, who also happens to be my cousin’s wife. I’m so glad we’re on this path together!
Up on stage, Dr. Andrew Weil (who is way shorter than anyone imagines!) — I mentioned him in my last Linky Love post, and here are links to the other speakers that I mention in my video: Alicia Silverstone, Alex Jamieson, Joe Cross.
The really interesting thing about Integrative Nutrition is that some of the information is conflicting, and we have to work our little brains to synthesize all that we are learning, and see how it applies to our lives and our clients lives.
To see how each individual works and how they respond to different diet and lifestyle changes. Nutrition is a relatively new science and something that works for one person won’t necessarily work for someone else.
I LOVE this idea and am applying it in all areas of my life and business. Starting wherever a client is, and working with where they are NOW and where they want to go — that’s the true nature of coaching. It’s not about the outside picture, though that’s nice too, it’s more about the inner landscape and how changes and growth impact your individual needs, desires, goals and challenges.
It’s so individual and also universal. It taps us into the fact that we’re all connected in our uniqueness. Whoa. It’s big stuff, and also small changes. It’s powerful and also incremental. And it’s fantastic.
Since we’re talking about coaching here — I must remind you that my super-special-awesome sale on my coaching sessions expires THIS Friday May 10 at midnight eastern — so get your booty on over there and buy some hours while they last! Only $50 each!
Lots of love today and always,
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{Linky Love (aka “Bright Shiny Object Syndrome”); every Monday I’m sharing some things I’m pretty stinkin’ excited about}
(Not Safe For Work! or, ya know, if you’re sensitive to language haha not me! This is fucking awesome!;)
I truly find this hilarious. It reminds me of my college years, shopping at Value Village in Tacoma, WA — where there was a unique abundance of hot-pink adult-size terrycloth jumpers. I’m sure I have photos somewhere, I’ll have to go looking for those.
I just got back from IIN Live in New York City. This year we got to listen to speakers including Dr. Andrew Weil, Alicia Silverstone, Dan Butler, Michael Ellsberg, Alex Jamieson, Joe Cross and many more. It was inspirational, educational, joyful and SO hopeful and expansive.
Being in a group of like-minded peeps is SO powerful. We are lighting the world on fire with this knowledge. I’ll talk more about the experience later this week (still synthesizing all I learned!) — but if it’s something that speaks to you please do go check out the school here – we’re creating a ripple effect of health and empowerment and it’s changing lives! I’m so humbled and honored to be part of this revolution of food and lifestyle. ::::happy sigh::::
xoxoxoxox
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p.s. Just a quick heads-up that I’m offering my One-hour Breakthrough to Clarity Coaching sessions for only $50 this week! You can even book multiple sessions at this price to use at a later date in 2013; must be purchased by midnight eastern, THIS FRIDAY May 10 to lock-in in this $50 rate. Regular price $200. Click here to Buy Now
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{Linky Love (aka “Bright Shiny Object Syndrome”); every Monday I’m sharing some things I’m pretty stinkin’ excited about}
The Desire Map from Danielle LaPorte. YES.
I’m reading this now, doing the workbook and it is just truly awesome. Indeed, how DO you want to FEEL?
Are you as excited as I am to see this film? Whoa. Just, whoa.
teehee. Thug Kitchen. ’nuff said.
xoxoxoxox
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We took a trip to Rochester, NY last week to visit my brother and his wife, and her family. We visited the Strong Museum of Play (ZOMG amazing!!!), which also has a butterfly garden (!) and then a little jaunt up to Lake Ontario to dig in the sand and watch the waves roll in and the sun set. It was a good spring break trip! The weather even cooperated and we had some sunny warm days.
It is so nice to travel and get to see new places. I especially love the feeling upon returnig home with a renewed perspective on home life and what it really means to be HOME. It doesn’t matter where we are, as long as we’re with the ones we love, however it felt pretty sweet to sink into my memory-foam mattress-topper that first night back, to hear the familar clicking of the baseboard heaters, and upon awaking the twittering of the sparrows and chickadees outside my bedroom window.
We were mostly in the suburbs so not too metropolitan, however getting back out here in the country felt good. We had also spent a day in NYC the week before (for my friend Ben’s film Waking! SO fantastic!) — and with more and more travel plans on the horizon, I’m reveling in being HOME for the moment. Being in the country, in the woods, among the budding spring. Green things are just popping up for some sun and it is SO nice to see.
What’s your favorite part of spring?
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The Daily Worth (and that quote above. So true). So darn good. I had been subscribed to their daily e-mail inspiration bombs a while back, and had unsubscribed in an effort zero out my inbox and focus my workday. Now that I’ve gotten a better handle on that stuff (still a work in progress!) I’m allowing some of the best newsletters to infiltrate my inbox. This is one of the best around. Short and sweet and actionable. Awesome-sauce.
It’s spring break, so we’re hoping to be busting out some of the fun outdoor games like this one above. We’re dreaming of sunny days and green grass! {The idea here is that the kiddo choses one color and jumps to circles of only that color. Super simple and super repeatable and exactly what my almost-three-year-old is all about these days!} Can’t wait to spend some more time OUTSIDE!
Speaking of going outside, isn’t this AMAZING??? It’s a TINY garden. A little fairy miniature garden. Complete with real plants and sprouts. I just can’t get over it. It’s a little too intricate for our toddler-gardening exploits this summer, however it serves as some inspiration for what we will do — find ourselves a big flat container and make a miniature scene with real pants! Can’t wait! (I will probably be enlisting the help fo my master gardener Mom, she is a professional fairy-house maker, after-all. No, really! She has been teaching fairy-house making at the local Botanical Garden and it’s a smash hit!)
So tell me, what are you doing this spring?
What are some of your favorite toddler-friendly spring break activities or inspired projects you’re hoping to get done this spring?
I’d love to hear, so drop a line in the comments here!
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Hey peeps!
I’m doing some spring cleaning, and I’d love for some of my artwork to come live in your home,
As you might have heard, I’m shifting my focus from Artwork to Coaching, and I’m not sure how much art I’ll be selling in the future — so now’s your chance to get anything you’ve been dreaming about!
Available products include:
Lots of prints were already on sale — so you can get some of the prints I usually sell for $20 each for only $6. (WHOA!!)
p.s. FYI, my weekly post “Linky Love” (aka bright shiny objects) will be back next week with lots of goodness I’ve found from all over the internet! wahoo!
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If you’ve been following me for any time now you might have seen that I change my mind a lot.
I’ve gone through iterations of my business that focused on:
So then, one day (with the help of my amazing coach!) I realized that the REASON why my business wasn’t thriving in the way I envisioned was because
LIGHTBULB moment. Truth. Hard truth. Shocking truth.
To make money making art.
And the funny thing is, I still think that.
I am so impressed and inspired by anyone making a living as a creative.
As a maker, as a painter, as a designer, as a crafter.
Sometimes it’s painting, however usually it’s making lunch for my daughter, or arranging some flowers on the dining room table. Or arranging the toys on the shelf.
I had been thinking about offering painting classes online. I thought about offering “painting for non-painters” live in-person.
I thought I needed to teach the “marketable skills” that I knew.
It went more and more to the inner work involved in all of this creating.
It was totally clear and a true, deep, inner knowing that my path was elsewhere.
I finally saw that my path involved coaching and teaching. And I was thrilled.
I had so many ideas and so many passions, and I wasn’t comfortable in choosing one.
I kept saying that I needed to choose one thing, to focus (my friend Kari was hearing this from me over and over again for many years — sorry Kari!).
However, I wasn’t actually willing to do that — again because none of the choices in front of me, that I had been trying on, were the true path I wanted to be on.
Turns out (and this is so hard to say!) I wasn’t called to be an artist — I wasn’t passionate about any one artform.
And then, I saw that I was truly inspired by HELPING other creative souls find their own path.
I know how to be a creative business owner and I know how to channel all your passions and learning into a moneymaking pursuit.
I know how to help you integrate all of your passions into one elegant (or badass or weird or funky) idea, identify the throughline and move forward with your true, best, most fulfilled life.
It’s humbling for me to say that this work is life-changing, however, it’s true! That’s truly THE WHOLE POINT:
To make more money in less time (it’s totally possible!) doing work you LOVE.
To be free to work from wherever you want.
To have more energy at the end of the day to spend time with the people you love.
To wake up excited to do your work and offer it up to the world.
To inspire the next generation to chase their dreams and live their best life.
To make art and not worry about the marketability of it; to just create for art’s sake.
To be the most fired up, radiant and abundant version of yourself; to make money and be happy and free!
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Please share any a-has in the comments below. I’d love to hear what one action you will take today to work toward finding your passion.
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