Category: Spiritual Journey
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Weekly Affirmation~Water replenishes and restores me.
I am currently reading the book “The Water Secret” By: Dr. Howard Murad. I have just begun, but the basic summary is that our cells age, and, subsequently our body, because the cells lose their ability to hold onto water. This happens because the cell membranes break down and get holes/leaks. You can drink a…
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What I eat in a day…Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie with Pea Micro Greens
There are just those time when you have to have something sweet. Maybe you’re craving ice cream, or a shake. This little smoothie fits the bill, even with the micro greens added. Don’t add too many, or they will over power the flavor. To boost the nutrients even more, I’ve added some of my L.A.P.S.…
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Traditional cooking tips…Soak brown rice and other grains to get rid of phytic acid and make them more digestible.
Whole grains, such as brown rice, wheat, oats, etc, contain phytic acid, which stores phosphorus for the young bean plant. The problem comes when we … Traditional cooking tips…Soak brown rice and other grains to get rid of phytic acid and make them more digestible.
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Weekly Affirmation~This, too, shall pass.
I’m keeping it simple this week. What ever you’re going through this week, whatever your stress, issues, or problems, always remember, THIS, TOO, SHALL PASS. This Too Shall Pass By: Helen Steiner Rice If I can endure for this minute Whatever is happening to me, No matter how heavy my heart is Or how dark the moment…
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Prayer for anxiety…Calm my troubled heart
I am focusing on anxiety during for this week’s affirmation. I haven’t posted a prayer for a while, so, I thought my weekly article would be a great time to post a prayer for anxiety, to assist in calming our troubled hearts. This prayer is from The Graceful Chapter. Here’s a bit about them: As…
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Weekly Affirmation~ Having a clear mind during uncertain times, comes naturally to me.
We all have events we dread attending; situations we avoid; or people we’d rather not see. However, sometimes we just can’t escape the reality of certain activities or people in our lives and this may produce a significant amount of anxiety. How do we approach an unwanted situation with as little anxiety as possible? We…
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Boost your Vitamin and Mineral Intake with L.A.P.S. Nut and Seed Mix — The Purple Almond Kitchen
Here is the latest recipe from my little cooking blog, The Purple Almond Kitchen What would you say to a nut and seed mix that would supply nutrients to improve health throughout the body? This nut and seed mix, L.A.P.S., (linseed/flax-almonds-pumpkin seeds-sunflower seeds) does just that. L.A.P.S. provides a range of nutrients that help the…
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Weekly Affirmation~ I inhale peace and exhale worry.
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, the worry gets the better of you. Today is one of those days for me. The best thing I can do is stay busy and try some of the techniques I’ve mentioned in past posts. Yesterday, I posted an affirmation about procrastination. One of the tips in that…
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Morning Affirmation~ Today, I will focus on my main priority.
We all procrastinate from time to time. Some of us more than others and I am one of those people. I am the queen of procrastinating. I’m not 100% sure why to be honest. It’s not because I’m lazy. People in South Dakota are hard working people. Being born in North East South Dakota, I…
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How to do sleep yoga for insomnia
Did you know that 7%-19% of US adults aren’t getting enough sleep? Why is sleep so important? People who don’t get enough sleep are at higher risk for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as a weakened immune system. Lack of sleep can also cause moodiness, clumsiness and lack of…