‘I love summer, it’s my favourite day of the year!’ Boom Boom! (hoping it’s not too close to the truth). Seriously, a sunny Sunday is just such a blessing (especially when you don’t have to work). After getting the chores done – I was motivated to crack on with them in order to enjoy the sunshine – I gave myself the gift of doing what I love. Firstly, a dog walk in Frensham (the pups loved the new smells and the sand between their toes), followed by a nap in the garden, lunch al fresco and then Mini and I went out on a ‘girls only’ bike ride. I’ve told you before how nature really does recharge my batteries and balance my soul, and with Mini sitting proudly as navigator in her front mounted pet carrier we spotted, ducks, rabbits all manner of birds, red kites, herons and very few people. Bliss.
Back home and into the hot tub – fab eh!
I’m setting you a challenge, and I believe that if you do this you will be happier more of the time. It’s really simple, so here goes.
In whatever manner you like to record things e.g. pen paper/note book, iPad, phone, computer etc. write down a list of, at least 10 things that make you happy! Every day. do at least one thing from your list and in your diary record which one you did and how it made you feel! Observe your thoughts and feelings.
I’d love to hear what your 10 things are (or at least some of them) and how you get on with this challenge.
Awaiting your response!
I have been asking for your requests for our new Friday Night Course and the number of responses has been disappointing to say the least. It’s got to be an easier decision than how you will vote in the EU referendum! Come on, we are here to give you what you want – please tell us!
Tuesday nights
Attendance for both classes on Tuesday nights have dipped below the break even point, these classes are at risk of closure – if you would like them to remain on the timetable then please help us to promote them via leaflets, posters, word of mouth, social media and any other ways you can think of. Ensure your regular attendance too.
If you have any opinions or ideas about/for classes then please do email me on helen@dybo.co.uk
Happy birthday
Two of our DYBO teaching team have celebrated birthdays over the weekend.
Happy birthday ~Karen H and Sarah… lots of love from your dybo family xxx
Sally’s simple healthy chocolate recipe
Thanks to DYBO member Sally Evans for this week’s recipe. Over the years Sally has controlled various conditions experienced by her sons and herself and has become an expert at sourcing and creating yummy food that doesn’t aggravate their food sensitivities. This one looks great and Sally recommend most highly!
Simple Raw Chocolate Recipe
90g Cacao Butter, 60g Cacao Powder, 60g Coconut Palm Sugar
Gently melt all the ingredients over a steaming bowl of water, mixing all the time. Pour into moulds and pop in the freezer to set. Experiment with the addition of flavours such as Mint, Chilli, Lucuma (fruit with a caramel flavour), Ginger, Açaí, Hemp…If you would like a smoother chocolate, pre-grind the sugar in a high speed blender to a fine powder.
2 x Raw Cacao Powder 180g
2 x Coconut Palm Sugar 230g
2 x Virgin Cold Pressed Cacao Butter 240g ( you can get this on line or via Holland and Barrett)
Give it a go and let us know what you think
Remember to do your list of 10 things that make you happy and do at least one every day, then let me know how you get on
Have a happy healthy week
Love ya
Helen xx
