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#bethelight – Day 157

Today did not go as I envisioned it. I thought I was working one job, only to find out I wasn't. I missed out on the opportunity to sub too. I had extra work on top of that, thrown at me. Then the light system at my school crashed. The fire alarm was telling my… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 157

Warrior Wednesday

Warriors in the Making

I've been thinking today about what makes a warrior woman. A warrior woman is someone who defends core values. She stands up for what is right. She defends children and family. She stand for peace. She stands her ground and, if necessary, pushes for change. She isn't really about glory and is often going about… Continue reading Warriors in the Making

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#bethelight – Day 156

Today I helped someone with their lines for a play. It is a great act of kindness to help someone succeed in their goals. It helps you to think outside yourself. Not only that, but I did some grading for my friend while I worked a concert I taught some voice lessons and I cleaned… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 156

Thought Tuesday

Adulting 101 – Successful People Celebrate the Success of Others

How we handle other people's success, especially when things may not be going the way we hoped, is an indicator of our maturity and our own confidence and belief in ourselves. So... what can you do when the green-eyed monster of jealousy rears it's ugly head when you see others thrive with opportunities, get recognition,… Continue reading Adulting 101 – Successful People Celebrate the Success of Others

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#bethelight – Day 155

It is spring and the flowers are beginning to take off and add color and happiness to my surroundings.  It got me thinking that the world needs more flowers.  I just think that we need to add more pretty things to the world.  There are so many ways you can add prettiness to the world:… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 155

Menu Monday

Busy Life means Simple Meals

Things are moving along in my busy life.  I haven't been home on a Saturday for food prep for months!  Thankfully, I found these in the freezer of my local grocery store.  They save my bacon in the morning.  I dump one of these in the blender, add 1/2 of chai tea, 1/2 of almond… Continue reading Busy Life means Simple Meals

Recipes

Cashew Cabbage

Ingredients 1 small onion, diced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1 carrot, cut julienne 1 bell pepper, cutt julienne 1 c sliced mushrooms 1 c cashews 1/4 c white cooking wine 1/4 c soy sauce 1 bag shredded cabbage 1 tsp minced garlic Directions Heat a non-stick pan.  Stir fry onion, garlic, carrot, and celery… Continue reading Cashew Cabbage

Recipes

Avocado Pasta with Spinach and Corn

Ingredients 1 c frozen corn 1 pint cherry tomatoes 2 T olive oil 8 oz whole-grain pasta 2 c baby spinach 1 avocado, pitted and chopped 1 1/2 T fresh lemon juice 1/4 c pumpkin seeds Directions Toss corn, tomatoes and 1 T olive oil on a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until… Continue reading Avocado Pasta with Spinach and Corn

Scripture Sunday

Fasting to Feed My Soul

I woke up hungry this morning. It is fast Sunday and I have chosen to fast.  I decided to make my fast more meaningful, to go to church with an attitude of worship and gratitude. I have been studying the law of the fast... both physically and spiritually... ways fasting helps my body heal and… Continue reading Fasting to Feed My Soul

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#bethelight – Day 152, 153 and 154

Today is actually day 153.  I missed blogging day 152 and 153 because I was at the State Thespian Conference and really didn't have the opportunity to blog.  However, that didn't stop me from looking for opportunities to be kind... like holding open doors, talking to kids that were alone in the crowd, hooking up… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 152, 153 and 154