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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

We live in a world that rewards productivity over self-care, perfection over being enough and force over flow. 

So what is Self-Care to you? Do you practice it and how often. Is it part of your daily ritual or as a reward for doing a 'good job' or achieving something. You see Self-Care is necessary and it's not selfish and guess what, it's not just about eating well or using low tox products, it's that plus more. For us Self-Care put simply, is about taking care of your self daily, doing small things that nurture your mind, body, spirit - that moves you towards longevity, happiness and harmony.

Self-Care is about setting boundaries and making time for what and who is important to you.

That's why we say it's not selfish to engage in self-care,  it's self-love.

There’s a common misconception that taking time out for one's 'self' is a sign of selfishness. In reality, self-care is a fundamental necessity for maintaining both mental and physical health. Prioritising your wellbeing isn’t about neglecting others; rather, it’s about ensuring you have the energy, resilience and clarity needed to support those around you. Just as you can’t pour from an empty cup, you can’t be at your best for your family, friends or colleagues if you’re running on empty yourself.

* Engaging in self-care practices—whether it’s going for a walk, reading a book, or simply taking a few moments to breathe—helps to reduce stress and prevent burnout.

* In the fast-paced nature of modern life, neglecting your own needs can lead to exhaustion, irritability and even physical illness.

* By making self-care a regular habit, you’re investing in your long-term health and happiness, which in turn benefits everyone you interact with.

* Self-care sets a positive example for others, especially children and loved ones. It demonstrates that looking after your own needs is a healthy and responsible thing to do.

* Don't feel guilty about putting yourself first. Ultimately, taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s an act of self-respect, self-love and a crucial step towards living a balanced and fulfilling life.

In Episode 3 of my Podcast I chat about 'Self-Care and Why it Matters', you can take a listen here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ldEldQA7QNZc62eLMf5b2?si=z7U3-woESHuzt5J_nWa8PQ

So this month's recipe is our Orange & Poppy-seed Cake to finish off the citrus season...

So I've shared my recipe before on the socials, and if you haven’t tried it yet - then this is your sign to bake it. Its #dairyfree and #eggfree and #plantbased and delicious, so simple to make.  Recipe for you to SAVE & BAKE 

Orange & Poppyseed Cake 🍊

2 cups spelt flour or all purpose flour

1/2 cup raw organic sugar or coconut sugar (powered down)

3 tablespoons poppyseed or chia

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1/2 cup olive oil or other oil you prefer

1/4 cup almond milk

1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax meal to 3 tbsp water, mix and let it sit for 10 min)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Rind/zest of 1 orange grated into mixture

Plus 1/2 extra orange for slicing and decoration (optional)

Instructions: Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees and mix all wet ingredients to 1 bowl and dry ingredients to another. Then add wet ingredients to dry & blend together. Place into your preferred baking tin lined with paper and bake for 55 min. This mixture also makes 12 muffins.

#vitalityandmorerecipes

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