Edited by Barry Boyce Mindfulness means mind is fully attending to what is at hand, what you’re working on, person you’re talking to, surroundings you’re moving through. Attention Non-judgmental Receptive awareness Respectful Pay attention to breath Practice cultivating nonjudgmental awareness in day-to-day life Mindless means to stray from awareness of present moments. Autopilot
Easy Dinner Ideas
Vegan Poke BowlBrown rice and beansgreen onioncilantroavocadocucumbercarrotsred cabbagewatermeloncoconut aminos, sesame oil, vinegar Beebimbapground beefginger, garlic, onionsesame oil, coconut aminos, vinegarveggies, sesame seeds, scallions Greek Dolmada-ish2 c jicama or rice1/4 c pine nuts1/4 c EVOO1/4 c lemon juice + zest1 green onion chopped1 T mint1 clove garlic1/3 c olives 1/4 c dill collard greens or lettuce…
Snack Ideas
Kale Chips1 lb kale (cut in 2 inch square)1/4 c EVOO1 t saltzest of lemonair fryer Detox Juice1 stalk celery 1/4 cucumber 1/2 apple 1″ ginger 1 c water mint leaves 1/2 lemon Milkshake1 c banana 3/4 c figs 2 c hemp milk 2 T almond butter Hemp Milk1/2 c hemp seeds3-4 c water1 dates…
Education (Notes)
“Real education prepares one to think critically and comprehensively, argue effectively and find one’s singular, irreplaceable calling in life and the skills to pursue it. It prepares us for self-reliance, not for dependency on others’ approval, on social institutions, or on ready-made ideologies.” Grace Llewellyn, Guerrilla Learning: How to Give Your Kids a Real Education…
Desserts Gluten-free cookies, cupcakes, pies
Ice Cream Bananas plus fruit1 c soaked cashewsdates Baked Banana 3 banana2 T date paste1/2 t cinnamonBake 400 15 min Mousse avocadobananawatervanillacacao Apple Pie 20 sheets rice paperwarm water4-6 apples1 c walnuts/pistachios1/4 t cinnamon4 T date paste12 cloves Sweet Potato Cookie 1/3 c pureed sweet potato1.5 c almond flour3 T date pastechocolate chips 350 11-13…
Thanksgiving Meal Recipes
Crockpot Turkey Ingredients9-10 lb turkey, washed and patted drylemon, halved1 garlic head, halved1 onion, slicedolive oilfresh rosemary, choppedsea saltfresh cracked pepperonion powder1/2 cup water or chicken stock1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar Directions Remove neck and giblets. Wash and rinse turkey. Place in the slow cooker. Place lemon and garlic inside the cavity. In a…
Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome (Notes)
A Memoir of Humor and Healing by Reba Riley Thanks to my friend Katie who recommended this book. To be honest, I didn’t like the book at first. The author comes from an extremely evangelical, Pentacostal background where even her dolls spoke in tongue. Too weird to relate. But I skimmed through the book and…
Thích Nhất Hạnh (Notes)
Looking Deeply: Mindfulness and the Presence of God. With the energy of mindfulness, we can see deeply. With the Holy Spirit, we can see deeply. Mindfulness is the energy of the Buddha. The Holy Spirit is the energy of God. They both have the capacity to make us present, fully alive, deeply understanding, and loving….
Breakfast Ideas
Oat groats/ steel cut oats 1/2 c oats2 c waterLow 8-10 hoursAdd berries, banana, walnuts, hemp seeds, ground flax or chia seeds N’oatmeal (toasted coconut flakes/cashews, milk, fruit, chia seeds, cinnamon) Breakfast MuffinChickpea flour/almond flouroniongarlicpotatoes ———————————————————————- Yogurt mixed with toasted coconut flakes/cashews, bananas, blueberries Crepe (eggs, almond flour, milk, mushrooms, cabbage slaw, garlic powder)
Smoothie/Slushie Ideas
Applesauce smoothie1-2 apples2 dates1 celery1/4 t cinnamon Smoothie1/2 c frozen blueberries1/2 c frozen blackberries1 banana1 c kale2 c water or hemp milk See clearly smoothiewater, orange bell pepper with seeds, carrot, apple with seeds, goji berries, lemon with seeds, cilantro Bright eyes smoothiewater, greens, goji berries, apple with seeds, orange bell pepper, beet, lime, ginger,…