So How's it going? 

Most years I'm one of those people who gets excited about the New Year, ALL of the possibilities and devours hype about opportunities.  I meditate about what my word for the year is going to be and I get inspired, motivated and super juiced up about a New Year, New Decade and a New YOU!

NOT THIS YEAR ....

Which is why I haven't emailed you until now!!!

These are my questions to you... How do you get yourself motivated to do what you WANT to do?

Can you allow yourself to feel the hohum?

How do you inspire yourself into action or do you bother?
 

I've been asking myself these same questions for the first three weeks of 2020.
 

For me, it's best to take a step back.  Look at the bigger picture of what's going on and what's this resistance to doing what I WANT to do...
 

I, of course, enlist an Intuitive Coach and together we uncover the real reasons I haven't been working on my book.

I'm happy to say that I'm now re-inspired in...

Here's a card reading for you!

At first glance I just have to say YAY!!! These are awesome cards of prosperity, positive energy and a time to celebrate.

BODY:  Sun Salutation - Prosperity . Abundance
As the sun is warming up around here, this card is telling you that you are physically going to receive  prosperity and riches.  Gratitude is the best way to attract more abundance into your life. Write down 5 things that you are grateful for every day to stay in a beautiful flow of receiving and giving.  

MIND:  Gesture - Energy . Symbolic
Money is energy that flows in and out of our lives.  Any negative energy that you may feel about prosperity comes from limiting beliefs that you continue to believe.  This card is reminding you to pour positive, loving, generous energy into all the abundance that you possess!

SPIRIT:  Victory Breath - Celebrate . Victorious
Celebrate ALL of your wins, accomplishments and triumphs!  If you don't have a tribe to...

Here's what Janice had to say about my last retreat:

"This retreat has been fabulous.  The connection is so deep where it will change my life.  The morning yoga class is fabulous, doing yoga outside was a bucket list.  I am going to go home with a full heart and I feel so at peace and excited for what’s ahead.  I felt it was going to be deep and life changing and it was."

~   Janice Blosky

                                  Go in to Expand Out Retreat

                                Pure Awareness Retreat Centre 

                                             August 9- 11, 2019

                         ...

Salty with a briny tang- crisp yet pungent- and a sweetly acidic burst! Add in a garlicky cream and mop it all up with pita. Oh! Those Greeks!!!

Greek Salad

2-3 cups cherry tomatoes

2-3 cups cucumber (bite sized chunks)

1 cup feta (bite sized chunks)

1 cup kalamata olives

½ cup red onion (bite sized chunks)

1/3 cup loosely packed fresh oregano

1/3 cup Olive Oil

1/3 cup vinegar (balsamic or red wine)

Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Toss all together in an enormous bowl to mix thoroughly. Season with pepper and enjoy!

Tzatziki

1 cup Greek Yogurt

1 mini cucumber (grated and squeezed dry-ish)

3 tablespoon minced garlic

¼ cup dill (minced)

½ teaspoon Himalayan sea salt

Mix gently. Serve with lightly toasted pita.

XOXO Vicky

Intuitive Card Reading with Heather Neighbour from our 2019 Intuitive Self-Care retreat.  (If you want to join us next year email info@candacemckim.com)

Intention for this card reading is:  Reflection
Take a moment to close your eyes and reflect on your past week, month or this year.  How have things been going?  How has your 1-word intention for the year been showing up for you?

BODY:  Victory Breath - Celebrate . Victorious
Moving your body feels good.  Body feels so good with a regular yoga practice.  When you do it consistently it is fantastic how movements can get easier and become more comfortable.  Celebrate your muscle memory and celebrate when you get to a yoga class, go for a walk or jump on your bike.

MIND:  Niyamas - Positive Environment . Observances
Reflection with all the ladies on what’s been working as well as what has been challenging and how to keep creating a positive environment.  Notice when your mind feels...

When you’re exhausted and can’t even- a sweet and spicy, savory squash soup. Flavor bomb!! 

Butternut Squash Soup

2 tablespoon butter

½ cup frozen diced onion

2 tablespoon ginger (grated)

1 tablespoon garlic (minced)

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt

1 liter vegetarian broth

1 package frozen butternut squash

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

½ cup pumpkin seeds to garnish

Giant glass of your favorite wine

In a large pot, sauté the onion in butter. Throw in seasonings, broth, squash, and heat through. Blitz with stick blender (or in a jug blender in batches) until smooth. Garnish with applesauce and pumpkin seeds. 

Put up your feet and enjoy your wine. You are SUPERWOMAN!!!

XOXO Vicky

Happy Spring Everyone;

I’m back in Canada after a glorious month of travel and adventures!!!  The Intuitive Self-Card retreat in Mexico was amazing and transforming for everyone, we’ve already started planning the next one. Let’s us know if you want to be the first to hear when it’s happening!!!

Daren and I are still deep into change and I don’t even know what to tell you except that we are taking it all one experience at a time and finding synchronicity and amusement along the way.  We said goodbye to our acreage and home of 18 years, but haven’t left completely!   We've decided to take a breather by staying in Grande Prairie for a bit longer to allow us some time to figure things out, open to possibilities and meditate on opportunities. It’s kind of a fun place to be, yet limiting beliefs, fear and questions plague me with each step forward.  Time to plant some more seeds!!!

We're well into Spring where we have an...

Charred Asparagus gets all hot and bothered by the briny embrace of feta. Lemons’ astringent bite completes this ménage a trois.  
 

Warm Asparagus Salad

 
Large bunch asparagus
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 lemons (halved)
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
½ cup feta cheese
Pita
 
In a large bowl lovingly toss asparagus with oil, salt, pepper and lemon halves. Grill on the barbecue until asparagus is tender, crisp, and lemons are charred. Divide evenly onto plates. Top with feta and squeeze scorched lemons all over.
 
Extra yummy with roasted potatoes!
 
Roast Potatoes
 
3 cups little baby potatoes 
¼ cup Olive Oil
Pink Himalayan sea salt to taste
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream
3 spring onions (finely sliced)
Charred lemon
 
Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a shallow baking dish, topple in the scrubbed baby potatoes. Smother with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until...