Yin-Yang

Here's a small guide for all the lovers of "yin & yang" concept. I am one of those lovers. I do believe that there's always good and bad about everything, I believe that life is all about balance in which the good and the bad somehow complete the dynamic of life. 

(image via greatist.com)

Bruschetta

I love eating bruschetta. The good thing about bruschetta is that it's easy to make, it can make your tummy full and of course it's delicious. I can eat bruschetta both for an appetizer and main course =) Here's one simple bruschetta recipe for you by Apron and Sneakers. Who knows you might want to try to make it for the weekend. 

Bruschetta al Pomodoro & Asparagi 

Ingredients:

Serves 4

• 4 slices of sourdough bread 
• 250 g. tomatoes (the sweetest variety that you can find), finely chopped
• Fresh basil, minced
• Salt
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, halved
• 4 - 6 asparagus spears, grilled & chopped

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, asparagus, basil, salt and extra virgin oil. 
2. Grill both sides of the bread on the barbecue grill (the best), in the oven, on a griddle or even in a bread toaster.  
3. Rub one side of the bread with halved garlic, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil then spoon the tomato and asparagus mixture on it.  
4. Serve while hot.  

(image and recipe by apronandsneakers.com)

Self Expressions

We often find ourselves in a difficult situation to express our feelings. I often be in that kind of situation. I sometimes find it hard to really express my feelings, although I really want to let people know how I really feel at that time. How about you? Have you ever felt that way too? I think in an appropriate situation, it is important to be able to express what we're feeling inside just to let other people know our feelings. I found an article on Life Is Now about the importance and the benefits of self expression. Below are some part of the article. 

Self Expression – The Benefits

• You learn more about yourself.  You might think you know yourself well but the more you find and express the further you can go.
• You build your self esteem and confidence.  There is nothing more attractive than someone who knows themselves well and isn’t afraid to share it.
• You face difficult emotions.  Having a way to express yourself means that you are more likely to face and work through challenges in your life.  Not having a way to express difficult emotions means that you are more likely resist and suppress them.
• You feel more joy.  Joy is a more substantial emotion than happiness.  Happiness is fleeting, it comes and goes.  The joy of self expression is something only those who have experienced can know.  There is no comparison.

(article via life-is-now.co.uk - image via weheartit)

Quote of the day

Clouds come floating into my life, 
no longer to carry rain or usher storm, 
but to add color to my sunset sky.

Rabindranath Tagore 

(image via weheartit)

Coincidence..

Serendipity, coincidences, similar path are those things that can lead us to somewhere we're supposed to be. Somehow there's always this thing that can make us do things we don't want to do but yet guided us to someplace we're supposed to be. I do believe in such things. Life is full of promises and full of ways to connect us with those things that can lead us to the path we're supposed to take. I found an interesting article on healyourlife.com, it is about coincidence and how we can actually find signs that can lead us to the syncronicity of life. The article was written by John Holland, internationally renowned psychic. Below is the list of what he said to be the six tips to connect with synchronicities. 

Coincidence...Or Something More?

When the Divine nudges you.

SYNCHRONICITIES AND SO-CALLED coincidences are clear signs that the Divine Source is knocking at your door. Sometimes it could be a soft tap or for those times when you’re not really paying attention, it could be a louder bang!

When “source” uses synchronicity as a method of communicating, it can manifest itself in some pretty unique ways, which I call my divine nudges.

Have you heard the same phrase or saying from a number of different people in one day?

Do the same numbers keep showing up over and over in your life?

Has someone mentioned the same person you were just thinking of?

Have you met someone out of the blue who answered a question that you were just asking yourself?

These are all signals that you should pause, be open, and pay attention to these signs, but most important: to acknowledge that the source is trying to send you a message.

Here are six tips that will help you tap into and work with synchronicities:

1. Pay attention to meaningful synchronistic events and coincidences. The more you do this, the more they will guide you.
2. Notice when you run into people unexpectedly. Really listen to what’s being said in the conversation and the hidden message that could be there for you.
3. If there’s a certain problem in your life, try to let it go and let synchronicity play its part.
4. What you’re saying to the Divine Source is: “OK, show me! Let me be aware and act when the answer or guidance is being presented to me.”
5. Get a journal and start recording any synchronistic events. This will allow your intuition to become even more aware when source is knocking on your door.
6. Believe that Divine nudges are possible. A positive attitude enhances the experience, just as a negative attitude will shut it down.

(article via healyourlife.com - image via weheartit)

A House In Perth

This is the time when I fall in love with another home decor. Seeing an amazing interior is like  sipping your coffee early in the morning. It never fails. Here's a refreshing home somewhere in Perth, Australia. I can say it's a mix of chic and eclectic. It's bright but at the same time it somehow gives us the warm feeling of a homey place. You can see the images below (via). 

                          

(images via foureyedwonder.com)