Living through enough, we all come to this understanding: No matter what path we choose, there will always be conflict to negotiate. If we choose to avoid all conflict with others, we will eventually breed a poisonous conflict within ourselves. Likewise, if we attend to our inner lives, who we are will, sooner or later, … Continue reading The Friction of Being Visible
Hello Again. Back to normal. Well, COVID-19 normal. We're still in full lockdown and it's been extended for another 3 weeks. It's very hard not to eat all day, but having a routine and sticking to it has really helped me. Meal planning is a great way to organize your meals for the week ahead. … Continue reading My (Almost) Vegetarian Life
Hello all. I hope you had a lovely holiday season and a wonderful New Year. We're in full Covid lockdown at the moment, so our New Year was very quiet. We drove around downtown checking out the Christmas lights, armed with hot chocolate and then we actually managed to stay awake until midnight when we … Continue reading The January Cure
I am ready! I am ready to take my business to a new level. I am ready to step into success. I am ready to be financially independent. All my life I've suffered from a fear of failure. Except I didn't recognize the signs: Self-sabotage - for example, procrastination or a failure to follow through … Continue reading I Am Ready! Ready to Succeed and Kick Failure to the Curb
Hello everybody. We've finally left 2020 behind! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and an amazing new year. Meal planning is a great way to organize your meals for the week ahead. You also save time and money in the supermarket! And of course, planning ahead helps you stick to your goals! … Continue reading My (Almost) Vegetarian Life – Happy 2021
Hello everybody. Meal planning is a great way to organize your meals for the week ahead. You also save time and money in the supermarket! And of course, planning ahead helps you stick to your goals! Click here for my guide to meal planning. I didn't lose any weight this week, but I didn't gain … Continue reading My (Almost) Vegetarian Life – Christmas During Lockdown
I started meal planning some years ago as a way to save money, initially. But I soon started loving the fact that I didn't have spend every day thinking about what to cook for dinner anymore. As an added bonus, meal planning allowed me to make healthier choices which made me feel really good. Click … Continue reading My Guide to Meal Planning
Trying to maintain control in this life is a bit like trying to maintain control on a roller coaster. The ride has its own logic and is going to go its own way, regardless of how tightly you grip the bar. There is a thrill and a power in simply surrendering to the ride and … Continue reading The Answer to Control is Practicing Surrender
In my spice cupboard I have many mason jars of premade spice rubs. There is nothing easier than opening up a jar and putting some rub on a piece of meat for grilling, roasting or smoking. I have a couple different BBQ rubs (spicy and mild), jerk rub, cajun rubs and this Moroccan rub. The … Continue reading Moroccan Spice Rub – Ras el Hanout
We were born with only one obligation - to be completely who we are. Yet, how much of of our time is spent comparing ourselves to others? This is encouraged by our elders as necessary in the pursuit of excellence. I can still hear my mother's voice, "Why can't you be more like ______ ?" … Continue reading We Were Born With Only One Obligation
