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Fare Well, Live Fresh...and Thanks
This is the post in which we say goodbye. We're both leaving our respective jobs at Beliefnet, and so it's time to step away from the blog.So, this is the post in which we say goodbye...by saying thank you. Thank you to you, the readers, for clicking and visiting and sharing the myriad w
posted 12:00:45pm Jul. 02, 2010 |
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Waking Up to Your Dreams (by Wendy Schuman)
Are you a frustrated dreamer? I know I am. I often wake up with fragments of scenes echoing in my mind that seem really meaningful--but then I leap out of bed, start my morning routine, and in seconds they're gone. I want to linger in that realm and tap into the guidance and insight rising from a wi
posted 2:21:32pm Jun. 24, 2010 |
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Prayer for the Gulf from the 13 Grandmothers
Because I lack an engineering degree and don't understand why we can't just stop this thing NOW with a 10-ton wad of gum or giant boulder or massive Q-tip, I'll share more spiritual wisdom from elders. This is from the beautiful, amazing International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers--they each
posted 10:52:38am Jun. 21, 2010 |
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Fresh Morning: Worry Away the Worry
"Worry is a prayer for something you don't want." - Sharon Gannon
I love that. The other day someone expressed concern about my excessive worrying habit, and I've been contemplating on it ever since. Doing my best to actually contemplate, rather than worry. I've been on a renewed Gilmore G
posted 9:14:40am Jun. 21, 2010 |
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How Did You (or a Loved One) Heal from Cancer?
In addition to co-writing this blog and working at Beliefnet full-time, I'm writing a book. It's about how I got through cancer five years ago with a combination of heavy-duty Western meds and all I knew from my personal and journalistic experience of yoga, meditation, non-religious spirituality, an
posted 3:08:46pm Jun. 18, 2010 |
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I just got back from a doctor’s office where I enjoyed an ancient (I think from 2006) issue of Real Simple. In the magazine was a terrific tip that I thought was worth sharing as we head into prime outdoor meal season.
posted June 18, 2009 at 9:16 am
Volleyball games,chess,scrabbles(children loves to play them!) sack race,any simple sports where everyone can join that are safe to play at the seashores,and we can print out words of God for a prize!It is one way of spreading the words of God while having fun.
posted June 18, 2009 at 9:56 am
Tabbouli is a fantastic healthy salad to take with you to picnics and a game of card.
Here is the recipe for Tabbouli.
Healthy Vegetarian Lebanese food.
By: Foufou
TABBOULI – A Lebanese vegetarian salad.
For about 8 – 10 people
4 Bunches of Italian Parsley (American Parsley OK)
1 Bunch of Green Onion
½ Bunch of green Mint (preferably) dry, if not available
1 Cup of finest Bulgur wheat (3rd grade in the Co-Op)
5 Fresh lemon squeezed (or mix with good lemon juice)
1 Pound of tomato
Extra Virgin olive Oil
Note: Soak bulgur (Fine, No. 1) in little cold water just before you start chopping. Dry water off after 20 minutes and put it in a big container.
CHOP very fine the following:
Parsley collect and put together then remove stem and chop very fine with good hand grip.
Tomato Chop very fine
Onion Chop very fine
Mint Chop very fine
At the end, mix everything together, add a lot of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to your taste.