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Love the moment.
Flowers grow out of
dark moments. Therefore, each
moment is vital.
It affects the whole.
Life is a succession of
such
moments and to live each, is to succeed.
- Corita Kent
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 Being Open to Life
When life brings you difficult experiences, I find it is best to try to remain open to see what lesson that situation may hold for you.
Last month my husband Guy was fired from his
job of 14 years with New Jersey Natural Gas. Although he didn't mind the work, this was not a job that he enjoyed because he was frequently singled out and harassed by management. So being separated from this situation brought an initial feeling of relief for him. But as time wears on, his relief is giving way to other emotions. He is feeling anger about the events that lead to this situation, fear regarding finances, and depression from the stress of having to support a family without that steady income.
I too am experiencing mixed emotions. On the one hand, I have concerns for my husband's well being. I want to support him any way I can to make this transition as smooth as possible. I also have fears about meeting our financial commitments. Sometimes it is hard to stay positive.
On the other hand, however, I feel like this experience is just what we needed.
I feel like this HAD TO happen to bring our awareness to areas of our lives that were other wise being neglected, such as getting our home and finances in order, spending quality time with our children, and finding time to spend with each other.
I am excited, and open to see where this new chapter of our lives will take us. I know there is so much more Guy and I were meant to do in this life, and I feel
that a big door has just been opened for us.
So, while this time in our lives won't be without pain, I know in my heart that we are exactly where we are suppose to be. We will continue to move forward, down our paths, one step at a time. The best is yet to come!
Tonya
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 Staying Afloat
Riding the Wave of Life
Our
lives are continually in motion, buoyed by the wave that is the
universe's flow. As the wave rises and falls, we are carried forward,
through life's high and low points. The universe's flow may take us to
a place in life where we would rather not be. As tempting as it can be
to fight the direction and size of this wave that propels us, riding
the wave is intended to make life easier. When you ride the wave, your
life can evolve naturally and with minimal effort. Riding the wave,
however, is not a passive experience. It is an active process that
requires you to be attentive, centered, and awake. You must also
practice stillness so you can flow with, rather than resist the wave's
motion.
Because life is dynamic and always changing, it is when we try to make
the wave stand still or resist its direction that we are likely to get
pulled under by its weight. If you try to move against the wave, you
may feel as if you are trapped by it and have no control over your
destiny. When you reach a low point while riding the wave and find your
feet touching bottom, remember to stay standing so that you can leap
forward along with the wave the next time it rises. Trying to resist
life's flow is a losing proposition and costly because you waste
energy.
Riding the wave allows you to move forward without expending too much
of your own efforts. When you ride the wave, you are carried by it and
your head can "stay above water" as you go wherever it takes you. It
can be difficult to trust the universe and let go of the urge to fight
life's flow, and you may find it easier to ride the wave if you can
stay calm and relaxed. Riding the wave will always take you where you
need to go.
From DailyOM.com
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 Food Focus: Beans
Beans, or legumes, including peas and lentils, are an excellent source of plant-based protein. Beans are found in most traditional cultures as a staple food, offering grounding and strengthening properties that enhance endurance. They offer a highly usable, highly absorbable source of calcium for the body. A very inexpensive source of high nutrition, beans can be rich, delicious and satisfying,
Lack of sexual energy is often due to overtaxed adrenal glands and kidneys. Beans are notorious for strengthening these organs (ever noticed the shape of a bean?) and can help restore vital energy as well as sexual energy.
Beans have a reputation for causing digestive distress, but this is usually because they have been undercooked or improperly prepared. To help reduce gas-forming properties, soak beans overnight prior to cooking, increase cooking time, add spices like bay leaf, oregano or cumin, or add kombu (a sea vegetable) when cooking.
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 Recipe of the Month:
Easy Beans & Greens
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 2-3 servings
Ingredients:
1 can of black beans (or pinto, red, kidney-your choice)
1 bunch collard greens (or kale, spinach-your choice)
your favorite toppings, such as salsa, avocado or guacamole, and sour cream
Directions:1. In a medium saucepan, heat drained beans.
Add your favorite seasonings, if desired.
2. Fill a separate medium saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
3. Wash and chop greens (you can use the stems, too) and
add to boiling water.
4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until greens are bright green and tender.
Drain off water.
5. On a plate, arrange a portion of the greens, top with a portion of the beans,
and finish with toppings of your choice.
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