HAPPY 2017!!!!
How was everybody’s New Year’s Eve? Did you make any resolutions? Last year I made a bunch of resolutions, but I want this year to be different. Instead of making huge, over-arching goals, I want to make little changes in my life that are meaningful and sustainable.
It’s funny, though, because it’s like the universe knew that I wanted to do this, and sent confirmation down through the homily at church today. Our priest talked about how most New Year’s resolutions last only three days (!), and that we should instead focus on being better people every day. He said, “You must do what you know to be true, even if you are the only one doing it.” In other words, indifference towards others’ suffering is not acceptable. It’s not the true way of Christ.
I know that Christianity, especially Catholicism, gets a pretty bad rap sometimes. And I’m not denying that there aren’t some rotten eggs in every type of group in the world. But the word “Christian” comes from the Greek word Christianos, meaning “Follower of Christ”. To be a Christian literally means to follow in Christ’s footsteps. And I think we lose sight of that simple fact with all of the dogma surrounding the different sects of religion.
I’m not trying to proselytize, or convert anyone to my way of thinking. I’m only trying to say that Jesus was a great person, who preached love, tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness, and peace. And I know for sure that our world could use more of those things.
So this New Year’s, my resolution isn’t to do a specific thing – it’s to be a better follower of Christ. And that means acting with love in all things. Being a little more understanding; a little more forgiving. Doing the right thing, even if it’s unpopular. And always always doing what I know to be true.
I hope each and every one of you have a wonderful, happy, and healthy 2017!

Mean Green Juice
Ingredients
- 1 Pineapple peeled and cut into chunks
- 4-5 Stalks Celery
- 2-3 Granny Smith Apples cut into large slices
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Lemon cut in half
- 1 Lime cut in half
- 1- inch piece of Ginger
Instructions
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Peel/chop fruits and vegetables as directed.
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Juice everything.
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Serve cold.
Quote of the Day:
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
P.S.
If you make this recipe and post it on Instagram, be sure to tag me @wellandfull and #wellandfull so I can see! I love seeing your takes on my recipes :)
14 Comments
Hannah
January 1, 2017 at 6:35 pmLove the message, Sarah! xx
Sarah
January 2, 2017 at 7:24 pm:) Thanks, Hannah!!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
January 1, 2017 at 9:28 pmhappy new year friend. i am with you on not setting specific goals, instead i am setting intentions which feels little bit more lax and less pressure to check things off the list.
Sarah
January 2, 2017 at 7:24 pmAmen to that, Dixya!! :)
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
January 2, 2017 at 12:25 pmI am totally with you on the little changes and shifts and intentions, no crazy unrealistic resolutions that probably won’t last even to see February. It’s the little stuff that counts in so many ways! Plus I don’t need any sort of health resolution to want to drink delicious vibrant juices like this, that love of fruity fresh foods just comes naturally :) With the pineapple sweetness and all that citrus I bet this tastes marvelous!
Sarah
January 2, 2017 at 7:25 pmYes – the little stuff is what counts over all :) Even making small changes like incorporating more green juice into your diet :)
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health
January 2, 2017 at 1:28 pmThis juice looks like the perfect way to kick off 2017! And I love the idea to try and be better every day, rather than set these huge unattainable goals for ourselves. It’s so much more realistic that way. Cheers!
Sarah
January 2, 2017 at 7:26 pmThanks, Sarah! Happy 2017 :)
Kelly
January 3, 2017 at 5:53 amHappy New Year, Sarah! This juice is SO gorgeous and the perfect way to start the year! I
Sarah
January 3, 2017 at 11:08 amThank you, Kelly! :D
Evi @ greenevi
January 3, 2017 at 11:36 amHappy New Year! This juice is awesome, so vibrant and beautiful. Yum – pinned!
Sarah
January 3, 2017 at 1:17 pmHappy New Year to you too, Evi! :D
Kate @ My Little Larder
January 4, 2017 at 2:57 amI just found your blog and you have the most stunning beautiful photography! Those colours are just amazing! This juice looks and sounds so delicious…you have almost convinced me to go out and buy a juicer…just wish I had a bigger kitchen!
Sarah
January 4, 2017 at 9:42 amThank you so much, Kate!! :D And all of these ingredients could probably be made into a smoothie if you have a high-speed blender… let me know if you try it!! :D