Hi everyone, and welcome to this month's newsletter, we are delighted that you have signed up to receive our monthly offerings.

May it remind you to find joy in the little things in life, and guide you to wholeness and heart-centred living. 

With Love & Blessings, 

Arzu xo

Okay so we are about to farewell February and it well and truly feels like we need to get into some sort of routine right?

But here's the thing, routine doesn't have to be running around rushing, working chaotically, creating drama in your day-to-day lives or being more productive. Why is it that we go, go, go and then feel like we are so exhausted that we need a break, that we can't wait for the next holiday or vacation or time off work.

We are here to share some tips on how you can have Inner-Peace in day-to-day life by making time for Self-Care, by making time for YOU, so that routine doesn't feel hard or exhausting, but just fits into your life with ease.

We believe that when we have inner peace in all that we do, we are happier, we are healthier, we are radiating with more love and light, here's how:

• Step 1

Make time for Self-care; do the things that are caring for your mind-body-spirit daily; allocate time on your calendar and share it with your family or partner so that it fits in with your lives together - transparency and communication is key here!

• Step 2

Do something that is FUN - yes Fun. Like dance around, play games with your fury friends or children, get creative with arts and crafts; whatever fun is for you do that. Implement it into your day, or your week if that is more feasible. Again put up little reminder notes on your mirror if you have to reminding you: "Have Fun Today".

• Step 3

Start your day with Gratitude, write down what you are grateful for as you rise for the day and keep that gratitude alive in your heart as you set about for your daily work, tasks, etc. Be really tuned into the Gratitude you have in your heart when you feel low or under pressure. Come back to what is important and why you are doing what you are doing.

• Step 4

Smile, and laugh a lot. Smiling and laughter can be great medicine for the soul and can bring about awareness, happiness and wholeness which leads to inner peace in your day-to-day.

• Step 5

Stay close to nature if you can. Nature has a way of bringing us back to connection and inner-peace. If you can't make it to the nearest park or seaside, then perhaps step out into your gardens. And for those that don't have a garden, then look up into the sky, feel the sun rays on you or just tune into the subtle sounds of the wind, the birds, whatever it is. These feeling will help bring about Inner Peace in your day-to-day - even on your commute to work.

• Step 6

Get creative in the kitchen, create meals that bring you back to the feeling of ease, of joy, of love. Make meal time a time of wholeness and connection - allow it to move through you with inner-peace and not chaos or stress. You'll be amazed at what you can create when you set this intention and also when you are present with it, not to mention how amazing it will Taste!

• Step 7

Reduce your evening intake of social media or television daily especially before bed time. Create healthy routines that will bring you back to inner peace and good feelings. What you are taking into your vision late at night is what you are planting into your subconscious mind right before bed time, so choose wisely, choose the feeling of inner peace. Listen to Energy Frequencies or Meditations that will bring you feelings of inner peace and harmony right before sleep time.

And if you want to listen to an Episode that can help you feel a little more grounded, then we think that Episode 7 can help. The truth is when we are more Grounded in our day-to-day, we are more happy, focused and healthy. We do hope you can take a listen, it's short and sweet, like all our episodes, but helpful at the same time.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZsagUzF6tCE7blqolCCrt?si=152e207cbd76437e

As promised on our socials here's the recipe for our Zucchini, Blackberry and Walnut Sheet Cake!

If you have an abundance of zucchini or berries this season, then we invite you to make this, it's a delicious treat made with wholefoods and is plant-based like all our baking. We do hope you will make it!

Ingredients & Directions for our Plant Based, Zucchini, Blackberry & Walnut Cake

3 cups plain or spelt organic flour or self-raising flour and leave out baking powder

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp pink salt

1 cup coconut sugar

1 cup grapeseed or light olive oil

3 flax eggs ( 1 tbsp ground flaxseed to 3 tbsp water)

1 tbs vanilla

3 cups zucchini finely grated*

*Note: peel it first with vegetable peeler and if very watery drain half out, if not then keep the liquid for the cake batter

1 cup chopped raw walnuts

1 cup blackberries (or raspberries we have used both) tossed in a little flour first so they don't bleed into cake batter

Method:

1. Simply place all of your dry ingredients in the bowl, then add the flax egg, the oil and begin to mix gently.

2. Fold in the grated zucchini and ensure the batter is even, adding in your berries last, being super careful not to break or bleed them into the bater. 

3. Pour into rectangle baking tin, this is designed for sheet cake style - make sure it's lined with baking paper.

4. Bake in pre-heated oven set at 180 degrees for 55 minutes, test with skewer when time is up to ensure it's baked fully.

5. Allow the cake to rest and cool completely before cutting, otherwise it will not hold and can fall apart.

So next time you have an abundance of zucchini, why not bake with them - it's the perfect way to use up all the extra zucchini you may have access to from your garden or the market. We do hope you'll give it a go and if you do, remember to share your pics on the socials by tagging us and using hashtag #vitalityandmorerecipes

#vitalityandmore #baking  #plantbased #eatwhatyougrow #veganbaking

Mantra of the MONTH

"I AM WORTHY OF INNER PEACE"

If you haven't read my book yet, then here's a link for you to get a copy AND if you have, we would love to see your review or star rating to help others find it too, thank you in advance!

https://play.google.com/store/books/details?pcampaignid=books_read_action&id=V6pHEAAAQBAJ

Until next time, Stay Happy, Stay Healthy, Choose Joy, Choose Inner Peace & Be LOVE