So I am just writing about a bunch of stuff at this moment, but I have been documenting some things I have been doing to stay healthy, as – I know that other people will benefit it too if they can get on board, with the understanding that they too can empower themselves, to take care of themselves in a pro-active way. They don’t need to relay on medicine to feel good- nor pay a bunch of money for things…

I have had so many people over the past month tell me they thought I was in my early 20’s… really, more than 10 for sure- and as I am turning 33 in a few months, this is a nice thing to hear… I am confident, the more I learn about taking care of myself through- enriching myself with the knowledge of Ayurveda- I will be able to maintain this appearance- and I am hoping making myself more youthful and attractive as the years continue.

People don’t like change and they don’t feel they have time for things- but this is what I am wanting to prove to myself firstly and secondly, others- that Ayurveda can be followed and used by anyone – doing anything.

While living in Mexico- I am working as a holistic body worker that doesn’t like to give more than 2 therapies a day, I’m studying ayurveda, teaching some yoga and english- here and there- I am going to the beach twice a day…eating fresh fruit and vegetables, drinking fresh coconut juice…and just pretty much have an amazing, chill, life- where I am single and don’t have many commitments. If I want to spend 4 hours or more a day- taking care of my health- I can… but now, the question is can I do the same thing- in a modified fashion while working a job everyday for the next 4 weeks- between 10.5 – 13 hours a day, in not ideal working conditions (in relation to being a laborer working inside in coal power plant with a lot of foreign matter and vibrations happening) as well as finish another 2 modules of my education (another 40 or so hours), and maintain a few social outings as well- while cooking my own healthy food, giving myself abhyanga, jala netti, sesame oil treatments, meditation, daily yoga, daily mantras, daily aroma therapy and certain herbs to help keep myself in balance and in harmony… well lets see.

I challenge myself to being mindful and conscious and choosing to be good to myself this month. One thing I have been bad at is night time snacking, and mixing fruit with other food as well as talking a lot while eating… also my asana practice was only on days where my room mate wasn’t around and or it wasn’t freezing outside… but I am challenging myself to dedicate at least an hour to asana practice every day for the next 21 days and to continue after that as well. I ALSO challenge myself to document my lifestyle a bit, my kriyas, my emotions, my food choices, etc- and to share that information publicly- to hold myself accountable.

So with that said, I need to go to bed now so I can wake up tomorrow morning at 5am to begin this! In the fridge right now I have 4 jaws filled with food I prepared for the next couple days, mung beans and a jar of cooked bok choy, kale, mushroom and eggplant with ghee, tahini and ginger. For breakfast I will have spicy tea and a banana, lunch veggies, and supper veggies. And I will prepare a batch of kitchari with basmati rice for the next 3 days in another day or two… I will continue to eat kitchari and other veggie soups and stews for the next month- as it’s a cold fall- and warm, cooked food is the best option right now. I will be avoiding things that are cold and although eating things of all six tastes- focusing on taking in sweet and salty as they are the best for me- and taking in small amounts of sour, spicy, bitter and astringent… with taking in the least amount of astringent as it’s the worse for me during this time of the year.

My priorities are work, school and maintaining my health- by following, the three pillars of life. Managing my sleep, digestion and sexual energy. I will be taking dipanas and drinking warm spicy tea- before and after my meals and avoid drinking while eating. I also, really love popcorn and corn tortillas- but as corn is one of the foods- not on my best food eating list- I will be making an honest effort to having only small amounts of them and being sure to add warmth and moisture to the snacks.

On my crew there is about 20 people or so and I am the 5th oldest person, including my formens- I feel although I’m a hard working employee- that has good energy and takes my jobs serious… and I will continue to be this way. I am grateful for the opportunity to work so much at this job, as by working here- dream of beginning my business in Mexico is possible… buying land to begin a Panchkarma center- is possible… and in a few months I will finish my Clinical Ayurveda Specialist Program and in April I will begin my internship and begin professionally and formally helping people transform their health and lives by following Ayurvedic guidelines best for them and their Prakruti and Vikruti.

So- Yes, tomorrow I will make my first video- and I will take a video and photos every day and share them… to document this… I am not perfect, I am not a strict Ayurvedic practitioner,  I am not vegan or vegetarian or a Yogi… I am Becky… and normally eat a really healthy vegetarian diet, I normally practice asanas, mediation, pranayama and mantras daily… I normally don’t party very much- choosing ceremonies over the bar- but I also enjoy having social drinks and smoke while here in Canada- it’s part of the work culture and culture of where I am- I want to enjoy just being- and hanging too… with people who I can connect with on these levels. I am always learning – from everyone.

Oh another thing- I want to give at least 2 therapies this month and as well as do a few Karma Yoga things…

So well. Really. I need to go to bed now – to have 8 hours of sleep- to be on my yoga mat at 6:00-6:45 am and then get ready for work! (Tomorrow I work at 8… and then probably on Saturday or Sunday we will begin working at 6:30am or 7am)