Easy blackberry chia seed jam to made on the stovetop with berries and chia seeds and naturally sweetened with lemon and maple syrup.
After the Fourth of July, it always feels like we’re entering the height of summer.
Many of my friends are out of town and colleagues have out of office messages notifying the world that they are unavailable.
During the dog days of summer, the pace of life feels slower, which can be hard for someone like me that is attached to moving quickly.
Summer also makes me nostalgic for being a carefree kid who only needed to hold space for finishing my latest library book and chilling at the neighborhood pool.
As adults, we are asked to keep the velocity of our lives moving forward while simultaneously pressing pause to make time to relax.
So, if summer feels like a tug of war between a packed social calendar and reluctant relaxation, I get it.
What I’m working on is being very intentional with my time off, and really being present and in alignment with what the day is asking of me.
If it feels like a “push” day, then I do all of the things; I shoot the recipe, I write the post, I edit the photos, I teach the yoga, I do it done.
If it feels like a “pause” day, then I pull back on work and lean into other tasks, maybe even taking some time off.
They key for me is to not think about work when I’m relaxing and not think about relaxing when I’m working.
You know what I mean?
It’s all about presence.
With that said, I highly encourage you to give your full attention to the recipe I’m sharing today.
It’s super easy to make and the perfect way to use up extra blackberries in the refrigerator.
This Vegan Blackberry Chia Jam is made with just 5 ingredients on the stovetop for a sweet summer spread!
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