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👌 keepin' it real

Hypothetically, if you were stranded on an island where the ONLY food option was meat (i.e. no vegan options whatsoever), what would you do?

Hypothetically… If I were stranded on a planet with 7 billion people and there wasn’t enough land, water and resources to grow and slaughter enough innocent animals to feed even a 10th of the population, and we already grew enough grain to feed 10 billion people but we feed that grain to the animals that then only feed a 10TH of the population…. Meanwhile the rest of the population is starving and dying, and the ones that eat the animals are riddle with disease caused from eating the animals, which then cost billions of dollars in health care and all end up sick regardless. In that case I would probably go veg… OH WAIT.. Not a hypothetical. Just Real Life.

I don’t do hypotheticals, focus on what’s actually happening. :)

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I was so excited to receive my @nourishedlife package this morning. I couldn't wait to give my new @armedwithwarpaint teeth whitening. Completely chemical free, natural AND vegan friendly, what could be better? It was so strange looking in the mirror using my new charcoal toothbrush and warpaint teeth whitening and seeing BLACK teeth, was quite amusing. I saw the change instantly, can't wait to see more improvements over the coming months. Thank you so much @nourishedlife for supplying all natural goods to everyone 👌 #thankful #nourishedlife

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So, extremely delayed post, but last Saturday (28th May) I participated in the Plebs, Pros and Personalities here on the Central Coast to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention. I was so honoured to be apart of such an amazing event. Back in 2011 and 2012, I was suffering with severe depression and eating disorders. My mind didn't belong to me and my thoughts were not my own. Going down there on Saturday, not knowing anyone would have been impossible even just 1 year ago, my social anxiety would have eaten me whole. But on the weekend, almost frozen stiff, I walked (waddled because my legs were so chilled) up into North Entrance Surf Club. The walk was 30mins, it felt like it took 5mins to do. I felt inspired by the energy from everyone else, I felt inspired because everyone there had their own story as to why that day, that event meant so much to them. I felt inspired because I was reminded that when I'm not okay, I can be, if I talk to someone, to anyone, I will be okay because it doesn't matter who it is, people care. No one wants to see you hurt, to see you in pain, to see you crumble in your own mind. No one wants to ever see you lose your fight. Saturday was a truly remarkable day. Thank you @visionofhopeaus and thank you @coastalchic_au for being so friendly and lovely. You are such a gorgeous soul ❤️❤️ #thatsdarling #darlingmovement (at North Entrance Surf Club)

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Healthy self. HEAL THY SELF. (at Bateau Bay, New South Wales)

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The short-term pain of accepting the truth is much better than the long-term pain of believing an illusion. Always be honest. Always be faithful. (at Bateau Bay, New South Wales)

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at Bateau Bay, New South Wales

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This week, follow your intuition. Be smart, be brave, tell the truth and don't take any bullshit. (at Long Jetty, New South Wales, Australia)

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You fell in love with my flowers but not my roots, so when Autumn came you didn't know what to do... (at Bateau Bay, New South Wales)

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When my daughter was 6 months old I got these mouldy done of her hands. I have this on my wall above my bed, it's the first thing I see when I wake up and the last thing I see before I go to bed and I couldn't be more happy with it. I dreamt of what the casts would turn out like but I never dreamt of just how perfect it would be. Thank you @castamemory for such a beautiful frame. (at Central Coast, NSW)

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And once the storm is over you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure, in fact, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm you won't be the same person who walked in. - Haruki Murakami #darlingmovement #thatsdarling #vegan #girl

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I have been playing league tag for 4 weeks now. So, finally after 4 weeks I have finally got the battle scars to show for playing the game. You can now see that I play footy. I am so thankful for playing in a team filled with such lovely girls that help me learn the rules and how to play. I have never played a team sport that I have enjoyed as much as I enjoy playing footy. This game is just so fun that I keep questioning why I never played earlier. #football #nowturningtobruises #thatsdarling #darlingmovement (at Central Coast, NSW)

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The biggest lesson I have learnt in my life this far is how your perception of things changes the outcome, and how different ones perceptions are to the next person. Always try and perceive things in the most positive way you can! It changes your mood dramatically. 💚💚 #positive (at The Entrance, New South Wales, Australia)

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Today's sunbeams had me reminiscing of watermelon slushies enjoyed in the summer Ray's. #summer #darlingmovement #thatsdarling #foodshare #instafood #selfie (at Bateau Bay, New South Wales)

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Dreams. Everybody has them. Some good. Some bad. Some you wish you could forget. Sometimes you realise you've outgrown them. Sometimes you feel like they're finally coming true. And some of us just have nightmares. But no matter what the dream, when morning comes, reality intrudes and the dream begins to slip away. #thatsdarling #darlingmovement (at Bateau Bay, New South Wales)

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Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome. (at Bateau Bay, New South Wales)

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I believe hat we've created a metaphorical universe in which we can express our darkest fears. In one aspect, yes, I believe in ghosts, but we create them. We haunt ourselves, and sometimes we do such a good job that we lose track of reality. ~~This beauty is a glorious and vibrant pitaya bowl, such a simple smoothie bowl, topped with the simplest of foods.~~ #smoothiebowl #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #eattherainbow (at Central Coast, NSW)

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"And there will be someone that comes along one day and offers you an entire galaxy when you only expected a single planet." It's only been recently that I started believing in love and that everlasting passion. I can't say I 'crave' it or that I am actively searching for it. But, I do believe that one day I will find it. In the mean time, I have the highest and most magical kind of unconditional love from my Daughter. The kind that never fades and lifts me up when I have personal doubts. I never knew the strength that love (of any kind) can give when you're in need. Previously, when I was down and needed a lift, I looked within. Now I have realised, I could have just looked to those around me for that strength. When it feels like you don't have enough strength to get through the day or to fight that battle, just look around, it's the easiest thing to do. Look around and accept that hand that is being offered. Their strength WILL get you through. #strength #love #thatsdarling #livecolorfully