November 18th, 2011

Volume 2, Issue 20

Quote

“Argue for your limitations and you get to keep them.”
~ Richard Bach  

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Article - Wisdom from Deepak Chopra

I recently returned from an IIN conference in NYC, and wanted to share some wisdom from Deepak Chopra who was just one of our awesome speakers

Questions to ask yourself everyday (don't need to know the answers, just ask the questions)

1. Who am I?
2. What do I want?
3. What is a peak experience to me?
4. What's my life purpose?
5. What kind of contribution do I want to make to myself and to the world?
6. What is a meaningful relationship to me?
7. How do I contribute to these relationships I have?
8. What are my unique skills and talents? and how do I use them to serve humanity and the world?
9. Who are my heroes? In history, myth, religion (my archetypes)?
10. What is my story?

Deepak spoke about leadership, telling a lovely story about an encounter his family had with Nehru, then Prime Minister of India, when Deepak was a boy. Against all odds, but with great intention, his mother caught the attention of Nehru in a crowd of millions. Nehru always sported a red rose in the buttonhole of his Nehru jacket and on spotting Deepak's mother in her beautiful sari, he took the rose from his jacket and tossed it to her.

What she did with that rose was the lesson in leadership. She gave it a special room in the house where friends and neighbors could come to see it, then when it was fading, she held a special ceremony to share the rose with her friends, giving each one a petal to take home.

She regarded that rose as higher in value than gold, because she knew that it stood for the dream that Nehru had for his people. According to Deepak, all great leaders have a dream for their people. Gandhi and Martin Luther King, for example, had a dream that went beyond their personal wishes to the ability to hold that dream for others.

What is your greater dream?

Food Focus: Brown Rice

Brown rice, with its sweet nutty flavor, provides four times the amount of insoluble fiber found in white rice because it is a whole grain that has not been stripped of its natural bran covering. It contains an impressive number of vitamins and minerals such as concentrated B vitamins (which help nervous systems and mental depression), niacin, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and even some vitamin E. This whole grain also contains a small amount of high-quality protein in the form of the amino acid lysine, which helps boost the body's ability to fight viruses, especially those that cause cold sores.

In each grain of brown rice exists a matrix of whole, unrefined energy and nutrition. It is a complex carbohydrate and therefore burns slowly in the body, providing a steady stream of long-lasting energy while increasing the brain's levels of serotonin, the chemical responsible for the feeling of well-being. Those who consistently eat brown rice report steady energy and an overall feeling of calm and balance in their daily lives.

For brown rice and whole grains in general, the majority of digestion occurs in the mouth through chewing and exposure to saliva. For optimal nutrition and assimilation, it is vital to chew your rice well and with awareness. A great meditation is to find a calm place, without distractions, to sit down for your meal. Make it a habit to chew each bite 20 times or more. See how this simple practice can help your digestion and overall focus for the rest of your day.

Recipe of the Month: Brown Basmati Pilaf

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup brown basmati rice

2 cups water

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup walnut pieces

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Rinse rice in fine mesh strainer until water runs clear.

2. Boil the water and add rice and salt, cover and reduce heat.

3. After 15 minutes add cranberries and walnuts to top; do not stir.

4. Cook 15-25 minutes more, until all the liquid is absorbed.

5. Remove from heat, add parsley and fluff with fork, cover and let sit for 3-5 minutes and serve.

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