I don’t have a business plan. I have never had a 5-year plan. I don’t know what I was thinking when 2008 ended and 2009 began. I can’t even begin to guess what my expectations were, but I do know that I did not expect what came. I have learned, in my short life, that goals, though may be helpful, really mean nothing. They may be our driving force but we have to be flexible with the outcome. We are pretty teeny tiny, yes? The universe is pretty massive, yes? So what makes us think we actually have any control over what the universe throws our way? My meditation teaches that if we are to try and control our own evolution, all this really ends up leading to is our own suffering. When we can open and take things, the good and the bad, as they come, is how we learn and grow and evolve. The good with the bad always for the unknown is the safest place to be. And what was delivered to me this year? More goodness, more success, more abundance and more life nourishing love than I ever could have imagined.
2008 began with yoga in the rainforest of Dominica,
where I got to hike through waterfalls,
ans maybe take off my clothes and take a dip.
and of course make a little music on an organic mushroom farm
I got to teach lots of classes and
do a lot online too for those of you far away. Green Smoothie anyone?
I made lots of time to spend with my two fave things: bicycles and beaches
and even ventured over to Ireland…
with my whole group of friends from high school for one of my bestest friend’s weddings.
One wasn’t enough and so off to Winnipeg for another dear friend’s wedding.
In amongst the busyness, I took the time to smell the flowers…
And do so with great friends like Josh
And Melanie…
I developed a new addiction
and worked my heart out to spread the health vibe at bigger and bigger events like the Fresh Screening…
And the Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair…
And out on the street to give away some apples.
like Amy…
And David…
Ripped apart the heart of my home….
And it did hurt…
But we put her back together again…
And I could carry on doing what I love.
In my personal life, the fig…
became the date
and we had adventures together with bicycles,
nature,
with food,
and sharing thought, ideas and opinions.
I spent lots of time with my family
cooking…
and being healthy.
This year, I turned 30 and know for sure that age is just a number.
As long as you can live life full of colour,
with a sense of creation,
a sense of humour,
an appreciation for beauty,
and a curious mind,
while creating time to for Making…
Love…
In…
The…
Kitchen,
then wherever you go and whatever you do, sunshine…
and rainbows…
are always in abundance.
With the greatest amount of gratitude, thank you for participating in my year and helping to make it the best year ever. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
Happy New Year!
The next group program kicks off on January 3rd, 2010. We will be starting with a 3-day Green Smoothie Cleanse followed by a program of your choosing, either 5 Days Low Glycemic Eating or 5 Days Vegan- whatever works best for you, works best for me. From now until January 3rd, purchase any two e-guides to health or other available products (including The Healthy Cookie: Unbaked), apply the discount code ‘freshstart2010‘ at the checkout and save 20% on your purchase. Let’s get healthy together ’cause yaaaaay this is fun!
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What a great post to sum up a great year! It has been great following your blog in the past year – you’re truly an inspiration!
I LOVE your post and photos! Those images show what an adventure life is when you live it the fullest. Congrats on a great year and thanks for sharing so much inspiration every day…. I always look forward to your posts.
What a lovely summary of the past year! Your colors just make me smile:) Thank you for all you share through this blog. It really is an inspiration for living in the moment and loving life.
What a fabulous big life you lead!
Love your recap. You have a great sense of style too – just popping with color. The photo of your massage is classic and inspires envy across the country!
cheers,
Allie
oh my. it has been a good year for you! thanks for sharing your time, energy, and creativity here each day!
WOW! What a fantastic post. Thanks for sharing your year with us and letting us participate in your completely infectiously inspirational journey
i’m choking up. wow. thanks for the inspiration, and sharing your amazing year. can’t wait for 2010!!!
Wow – what a great post! Love all your recipes and info you share with all your readers – you are truly an inspiration!
what? you really met amy winehouse? that is crazy! love ALL of the pics, they’re so diverse and beautiful, you’ve been all over the place this year! looking forward to following your blog in 2010
My life this past year was brightened by finding your wonderful, inspirational blog. Happy New Year and here’s to wishing all of us more blessings than we can imagine in 2010!
Wow, what a great year it seems you had! Very exciting and eventfull. This has to be the best new years post I have seen to date! Happy New Year to you and may 2010 bring you all the best.
By the way, I’ve been wanting to be a holistic nutritionist as well (since a little before I found your blog) and you made me decided to get off my behind and get things started so I can take the course in 2010… thanks for being such an inspiration!
I am seriously and profoundly honoured to have had any small part in that choice. You will love all that you learn and more than that- all you can share!
You’re awesome, Meghan! Happy New Year, and thanks for your wonderful, inspirational blog!
You look like you truly are enjoying life and your zest for it is contagious. I can’t wait to read more of your informative writings in the next year.
Happy New Year!
Very few people move me with their words…but your posts, photos and you are a Breath of Sunshine! You Rock!
Happy 2010
d
Love this post! Thanks for making me smile. And you are indeed creative and colorful!
Have a Great New Year, Meghan!
What a beautiful post, thank you for continuing to share and inspire….
Happy New Year!!
Sham
Beautiful beautiful post.
Happy New Year Meghan!
Looking forward to more information and inspiration in 2010
Meghan, you said it all, and you did so with your wonderful, characteristic colour, enthusiasm and energy. It has been quite a year for me as well, and I have quietly drawn a lot of inspiration from you throughout it. Although you couldn’t have a clue, you have so often mirrored what I have been thinking as I have moved through my own crazy, wonderful life with all the ups and downs it has thrown me this year. Thank you again for being a source of sunshine and inspiration.
As I look ahead to all the opportunities and adventures that wait for me in 2010, I will continue to follow yours as well (and to direct people your way!) – I can’t wait to see how the stories unfold!
Happy and Healthy New Year!!
Janet Nezon
Happy New Year! You make life so exciting and colorful, rock on girl!
Cheers to 2010!
My fair ladies… Thank you!
Beautiful images, Meghan! I’m so thrilled I discovered your amazing site this year! Happy New Year. Cheers to a raw cacao filled 2010!
Megan, you made my 2009 healthier and tastier! Cheers to 2010 being even more delicious! (awesome pics:-)
Loved, loved, loved your post – the picture montage is beautiful and it is all so inspiring! Wishing you a great 2010!
Beautiful post.
The picture of the chocolate covered figs… swoon! Looks like you had quite the fun filled year. And I agree that it is very important to make the time to cook and eat beautiful food no matter how full your life may be.
What an amazing year my beautiful friend!! Here’s to a fabulous 2010!!
Beautiful, beautiful post.
Thanks for a lovely way to start 2010!!!!
Wow, looks like you had a great year! Like the “sharing ideas,” and “sense of creation,” love them all!
I just found your blog after beginning – and finishing – your friend Vanessa’s book in two days. I now feel (rather creepily for you, I’m sure) like I know you and we would be best friends and could share all sorts of eco-friendly giggly times together. Not to worry – I won’t slip into stalkerville anytime soon. But I will, while sitting in my livingroom in Ottawa on a snowy Saturday morning, take inspiration from both you and Vanessa to make it a better and healthier world for my family and myself. Thank you so much.
What a joy to relive 2009 through your eyes! Thank you for being such a beacon of Light, Healing, and Hope to many, Meghan.
Happy New Year! Happy New Decade! 2010…may it bring all your heart desires.
That was one of my favorite posts of all time!! So fantastic!!
Thanks for sharing!
Catching up on some reading while distracting myself from a gurgling tummy. This is my favorite year-end post that I’ve read. Total appreciation for your love of adventure and a shared love of figs as the sexiest of the fruits.
Love that! And Thank you for your kind words.
Oh Meghan, this was absolutely beautiful. I met you in about May or June and remember a lot of this post first hand.
Thanks for the reminder of how much beauty there is in life (and color) like at the moment..GREEN.
hahaha
Much love and happiness to you in 2010 and 2009 was a wonderful year!
Thanks for being a part of mine!
xo
This was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. I am so glad I found your blog and website. Here’s to a wonderful 2010 for us all.