Happy weekend everyone! Here’s a little glimpse into what I did on Friday…
Green Goddess Smoothie
Hello beautiful people! Lately I have been loving this refreshing green, tropical smoothie and I think you would too.
Recipe:
- Blend spinach/kale with spirulina powder and water until blended. This helps so there is no leafy chunks in your smoothie and it is all smooth & creamyyyy. yum.
- Next, add frozen banana and fresh or frozen pineapple. That’s it! Now go and enjoy your tropical green treat that is amazing for your bod!
Until next time,
Claire
Look Up.
Hello beautiful people of the internet, I would like to share something special with you today. This spoken word Youtube video was posted a couple months ago and instantly went viral, I think it speaks the words that we all have in our heads-but just can’t form into words. And if you know me, you know I lovveeeee spoken word. Anyway, give this piece of magic a lookie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dLU6fk9QY 
It’s worth it.
Hello friends! I have been gone a while due to a lack of inspiration, and I have hated being absent. But, alas, I have found and remembered the reason I love blogging. So, cheers to Friday, and cheers to refounded inspiration…
Life is a wonderful gift, and there are things in this life which I believe are worth spending the extra time and money for.
-flowers. there is nothing quite like a beautiful flower. a home filled with flowers is a happy home.
-care for yourself. get a massage, touch your toes, drink water straight from a coconut, feel your legs and lungs burn while running, spend money on a thick body creme. i think these things are so important. we have this one body, and it’s amazing how it runs and works when you take the extra mile to care for it.
-do something you love. draw, design, learn, vacation, inspire. taking time for yourself leads to longterm happiness. and i am a firm believer that your happiness is #1. it doesn’t matter if it is designing the Ranakpur Temple or sitting on your couch and watching Orange Is The New Black. we put limits on what we tell ourselves are “better” activities than others, but if you are happy, there is no “better or worse”, it all stems from a desire of love and happiness.
-listen to music, dance, repeat. i truly believe that in music we find magic. find what beat gets you movin’, and let that be your anthem. our bodies naturally feel a beat, our bodies also naturally want to move…dance. “no matter what, nobody can take away the dances you’ve already had.”
Until next time,
Claire
Sunday.
Here are some pictures and quotes I have been liking!
All are from Tumblr. x
“Try not to feel jealous about things, or people or places. It’s toxic. Just keep living. You will find your happiness.”
“You cannot pray for an A on a test and study for a B. You cannot pray for a celestial marriage and live a telestial life. You cannot pray for something and act less.” -Tad R. Callister
“Man is the most insane species. He worships an invisible God and destroys a visible Nature. Unaware that this Nature he’s destroying is this God he’s worshipping.”
“Don’t assume, ask. Be kind. Tell the truth. Don’t say anything you can’t stand behind fully. Have integrity. Tell people how you feel.” -Warsan Shire
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” -Confucius
“Don’t stop until you’re satisfied. You want an explanation? Ask. You want to be successful? Work. Don’t settle for results you don’t want. Don’t stop until you’re satisfied.”
The Law of Attraction // Manifesting
-The Secret is a film about The Law of Attraction that has held a lot of attention and has a lot of buzz around it. It focuses on this radical idea of manifesting; of how you can have anything you want through your energy and your thoughts and your vibration. This is a concept that all relates and revolves around awakening your inner spiritual being and accessing that power. Our one body and one spirit can have such immense power, not only on ourselves and our life but everything and every spirit in our wake. But I am not here to write to you today about ‘what goes around comes around’ (that will be another day), I’m here to talk about the key things you need to know about manifesting.
-Manifesting is not creating something out of nothing, it is letting the invisible become visible. This is something people get caught up in. Another very important thing to know before you manifest is to not obsess, you need to focus on how you will feel with that thing you are wanting in your life. And live off that feeling, but not obsess. You need to focus for a short amount of time, but a very spiritually strong amount of time on what you are wanting, and how that will make you feel, and then completely let it go. You need to let it go and live through that feeling, and do what you can to support that feeling. It’s the feeling more than the thought that creates that form, that makes that form visible.
-If you are searching for romance or love from a partner, you need to love yourself first. If you want to create more money in your life, and have a greater abundance, then you need to respect your money and indulge in what you know you can. As you start to ponder that feeling, it becomes your reality. 
-Another important thing I need to note is the universe does not understand “don’t”. This is especially important when seeking a romantic partner. If you say, “I don’t want a Gemini, I don’t want a smoker, I don’t want someone that eats meat, I don’t want someone that is not financially stable” the universe will take these in as the opposite of what you are saying. So yet again you need to focus on how this person will make you feel. How will you feel coming home to this person? How will their presence in your life make you feel?
-Manifesting is a beautiful practice that can completely change your life. It really shows the immense power of this universe and the power it holds.
Your Ultimate Spring Break
Spring break is approaching, which hopefully means warm weather and soft clouds and the ocean and flowers and happiness. But as much as we would all like to fly away somewhere exotic without a second thought, you usually have to do some planning. Even if you’re not going to Australia or Hawaii, you can still have a dreamy vacation wherever you’re headed.
Packing tips:
You are most likely going to be there for less than a week. Pack light, and pack smart. You don’t need much, sense you will mostly be in your bikini ;) 
- Shoes: sneakers, like chucks. flip flops. fancy-er sandals. one pair of heels for a night out.
- Bottoms: shorts, and lots of them. harem pants. maxi skirts.
- One-Piece: a couple light, flowy dresses in both short and maxi length. rompers and jumpsuits are also great throw-ons
- Tops: light tees and tanks in neutral and bright colors. if you’re feeling a bit daring, go for the cropped style.
- Bikinis: this should take up the majority of your wardrobe, a girl can never have too many bikinis. pack some coverups too.
- Accessories: hats and sunglasses, and lots of them for that matter.
- Makeup: none! pack a little lip balm and you’re good to go. but, if you feel you need it for dinners and such, a little BB cream and bronzer will do the job.
Favorite stores for these items: http://www.swell.com // http://www.freepeople.com // http://www.nastygal.com // http://www.lalalandfashion.com // http://www.billabong.com
Health and Wellness tips:
- Wherever you’re going, drink lots and lots and LOTS of water
- Look up some local restaurants and cafes prior to your trip
- When in doubt, there is always a near by market to stock up on some basics
- Focus on choosing the right foods wherever you are. You don’t want to feel heavy and clogged on your vacation
- Stay active wherever you are! If you’re near an ocean- swim, paddle board, snorkel, surf. If you’re near a mountain- hike, run, or crawl up. If you’re not near anything- go for a run, walk, or bike and explore the area you’re in. Just find some way to move your body and stay active!
- The only beauty products you need are coconut oil, raw honey, tea tree oil, and sea salt spray! Use the honey as a face cleanser, tea tree oil as a toner, and coconut oil as a moisturizer for your face and body. The only hair product you need in sea salt spray, spray it in on damp or dry hair and don’t fuss too much!
Music playlist:
- Freedom (#1) – Bikini Daze
- Ends of the Earth – Lord Huron
- Be Okay – Oh Honey
- Peaches – In The Valley Below
- Latch – Disclosure
- Go Outside – Cults
- All of Me – Tanlines
- Happy – Pharrell
- All of Your Heart – FM Radio
- Pompeii – Bastille
- Pumpin Blood – NONONO
Above all, enjoy where you are and let yourself fully be in the moment. Worrying about the past and future does no good for your soul. Bring a couple good books and embrace wherever the universe takes you.
Until next time,
Claire
PS: I would love to see where your spring break leads you so mention me on Instagram @claire_ty or on Twitter @clairebearshear of your vacation or where you would like to go! xx
10 Small Steps To Happiness
1. feel everything. feel every thing you touch, feel every emotion that emerges within you, feel all situations you are in, feel the cold floor on your toes in the morning; feel every touch, every scent, every thought. don’t apologize for your feelings, there is no wrong or right way to feel.
2. go to a bookstore and get lost. there is a book about everything and anything. find a book that satisfies what your mind desires.
3. wake up earlier. wake up early enough to go anywhere in your world and watch the sunrise. watch the beauty of the earth unfold in front of your eyes. appreciate it. 
4. go to bed earlier. go to bed at a time to set yourself up to feel energized the next day.
5. surround yourself with sounds, work, ideas, thoughts, and people that inspire you and make you want to do better. keep those things and people close to you.
6.eat better food. stop eating processed food and eat the foods that nature intended us to eat. it with make you feel really good.
7. get in the habit of drinking more water. it will make you feel clear and fresh, and that is a good feeling.
8. write. write about any place or situation you’ve ever desired, include every detail. write what you did and thought that day; write what you’re feeling. just write.
9. stretch. stretch up toward the sky as if you can touch the clouds. stretch down toward the earth as if it’s molding underneath your fingertips.
10. lie underneath the sun and dream about the life you would lead if failure wasn’t an option. let your mind drift to a land of endless possibilities. take steps each day to make that happen for you.
Until next time,
Claire
Starting A Healthy Lifestyle: The Basics
This post is for people who are just getting into health and fitness. I will be doing a post soon for people who are already living a healthy lifestyle and want to amp it up. 
- Change you mindset. This is not a “diet”, it’s a lifestyle. When you choose to live a healthy lifestyle it is all about balance. Don’t dread eating a healthy meal, make every single meal you eat flavor packed and delicious. You can have the things you like, such as brownies and burgers, but in moderation. One bad meal will not make you unhealthy just like one good meal will not make you healthy.
- Water. The best advice I have for this is: CHUG! If you think you’re drinking enough water, drink more. Your body is 60% water. YOU.NEED.WATER!! Water helps with literally everything in your life. When you go out to eat, get water. When you’re at home, drink water. When you’re at work or school, bring water. Always be drinking water. To help with this, get at least a 32 oz reusable water bottle to bring and fill up wherever you are.
- Eat clean, lean, and green. This is a good rule of thumb with healthy eating. Eat lean protein like fish, chicken, eggs, nuts, and yogurt. Eat clean and green foods that fuel your body like vegetables, fruits, and good-for-you grains like quinoa. Strive to eat the least amount of processed foods as possible. Swap out a regular salad dressing(s) for olive oil and lime. If you stick to this moto of “clean, lean and green”, you will be on the road to success.
- Sleep. Now a days a lot of people consider sleep a luxury, not a priority. You need to make sleep a priority. This does not mean getting 6 hours of sleep on the weekdays and sleeping until three on the weekends (i am guilty of this). Get everything done earlier, stop eating and turn off electronics a couple hours before bed, drink something soothing like tea and read a book to help you relax. If you have trouble settling your mind before bed, there are these relaxing chewable tablets called “Tranquil Sleep” that really help. You can buy them here: http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Factors-Stress-Relax-Tranquil-Chewable/dp/B000OBY4MU
- Stay Active. We were born with limbs, and bones, and muscles…our body’s want to move! So get up and move that body of yours. Walk, run, box, jump rope, dance, swim, lift, hike, stretch, bike…just go out into the world, sweat, and move your wonderful body.
I hope my advice helps you, and remember: this is a lifestyle not a diet.
Until next time,
Claire
Current Music Favorites
Never Wanna Know – MO (Bikini Daze)
Drunk In Love – Beyonce
Happy -Pharrell Williams
Don’t Find Another Love – Tegan and Sara
Nothin’ But Trouble – Lily Lane
Drunk – Ed Sheeran
Move – Little Mix
Alright – Supergrass
Until next time,
Claire
Clairety 
