I will admit. I have lived many years not understanding that inner peace is my choice. "Peace of mind is not the absence of conflict from life, but the ability to cope with it." - Unknown A Warrior develops inner peace. I've had my share of ups and downs, disappointment and sadness. Perhaps I didn't… Continue reading A Warrior Develops Inner Peace
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#bethelight – Day 15
I just love writing little notes to people. My heart swells with happiness. I am not sure I am actually making a difference in the world, but I am sure I am making a difference within myself. Today is a busy day. I will have to find a way to spread kindness while at work.… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 15
Adulting 101
I am afraid that we, as adults, have not fully prepared our teens to be adults. I am more and more aware the we have not created Generation XYZ. We have created Generation Lacking. I'm not talking about lacking in material things. In fact, having so many material things has contributed to a lack of… Continue reading Adulting 101
#bethelight – Day 14
Yesterday I used the names of every student... I even used the correct name. hehehe. At first they all thought something was up because I greeted them at the door and called them by name somehow in the greeting. I was actually fun to mess with their minds a little. However, I did notice that… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 14
#bethelight – Day 13
I admit... it was easy to succeed in ending gossip with me yesterday because I went to church and then I did things at home with the family. I will have to continue to work on this goal throughout the week. Today... Today I will spread light and joy by learning the names of all… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 13
Eating Well… Even on Vacation
I got a little more variety this past week. For breakfast most days, I had a smoothie with berries from my freezer,spinach and a banana. On most days for lunch I had a salad or some soup. Last Tuesday was National Nachos Day. I decided to make my own Healthy Instant Pot Refried Beans. The family… Continue reading Eating Well… Even on Vacation
Greek Hummus Pizza
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 Pita bread rounds per person 2-3 Tbs of hummus per round chopped red onion chopped black olives chopped bell pepper baby spinach chopped mushrooms chopped zucchini chopped tomatoes Directions Lightly brown the pitas in the oven to begin forming a crust. Remove from the oven… Continue reading Greek Hummus Pizza
Healthy Instant Pot Refried Beans
8 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 2 c dried pinto beans, rinsed 4 c vegetable broth 4 c water t tsp oregano 1 tsp ground cummin 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt Directions Saute onions, garlic,… Continue reading Healthy Instant Pot Refried Beans
No Sugar Healthy Carrot Cake
12 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 2/3 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 c coconut oil 2/3 c honey 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 c grated carrots 1/3 c chopped… Continue reading No Sugar Healthy Carrot Cake
Keeping My Flame of Faith Alive and Well
I am sure thousands of books have been written, and thousands of talks have been given addressing the principle of faith. Faith is a topic I feel we are all trying to understand, comprehend and gain a perfect knowledge of... what more could I truly add? And yet, I find myself compelled to address the… Continue reading Keeping My Flame of Faith Alive and Well
