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Ignorance isn’t Bliss

2010-04-02T17:57:30Z

I can see how there’s an aspect of ignorance that is bliss but to me it’s more of a limitation than anything else. The flip side is much more blissful in my eyes. An examined life leads to greater awareness and greater awareness leads to more options and better choices and choice gives us greater possibility. All of this gives us a constantly expanding view of the world and ourselves… and expansion is quite possibly the core characteristic of the universe itself. Sure, there’s some pain and complication that may come along with the greater complexity but it’s a small price to pay. Ignorance is basically the choice to ignore reality and navigating around in the world ignoring what’s really happening will likely lead to unnecessary suffering. Dig deeper, get in alignment with the universe and bliss is sure to follow.

Life is Like Wine

2010-03-26T17:37:17Z

Life is like wine. The closer that you pay attention to it and the more you learn about its subtleties, the deeper and more profound your actual experience of it will be. It will literally “taste” different.

Quinoa

2010-03-17T14:47:33Z

Quinoa pronounced keen-wah is a whole-grain that cooks in half the time of rice and contains essential amino acids for healthy muscle growth. This Incan powerfood also has lots of fiber, iron, and magnesium. Plus it’s tasty and is a great rice alternative. Soak it to make it easier to digest.

Broccoli

2010-03-17T14:07:53Z

Eat lots of broccoli. Not only does it contain the antioxidant sulforaphane, which fights cancer… It also contains vitamins C & K, and fat burning fiber. Plus it also supports alkalinity of your blood.

Words from my Grandfather

2010-03-15T13:13:30Z

Life is for the living.

It’s all about the LOVE

2010-03-13T02:20:09Z

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

Dare to Look…

2010-03-13T02:18:01Z

Dare to Look
through your Eyes
as GOD gazing
upon GOD.

Veggie Bags

2010-03-09T18:54:42Z

Why put one pepper or a bunch of broccoli in a separate bag, just to put that bag in another grocery bag? We can save thousands and thousands of plastic bags by keeping our vegetables loose and not bagging each separately. You’re going to go home and wash them anyway right? If you’re buying 2 lbs of mushrooms though, you might have to bend the rules… unless you remember to bring your used ones back…

To do list

2009-10-01T15:57:00Z

To help with the stress associated with our busy lifestyles and seemingly endless responsibilities, create an ongoing to do list. We feel so much better when we have a handle on all of the things we need to get done. And we feel even better than that when we cross them off of the list. With the availability of smart phone, PDAs, and personal computers now-a-days, it’s easier than ever to keep our priorities organized and available to us at all times. I like to keep mine synced up on my calendars on my phone and computer with alerts to remind me.

Get to bed early

2009-10-01T15:50:14Z

An easy way to reduce stress and energize your body and mind is to get to bed early and spend the hour before bed winding down with quiet activities like reading, meditation, or a warm bath. Very simple and effective!

Road to the Landfill

2009-09-25T17:25:33Z

We all have to buy stuff from time to time. So, we mind as well shop with the knowledge that everything we do buy is on a slow (or fast) road to the landfill. Basically, we’re actually buying future garbage. This awareness can help us to slow down and consider what we really need… which will save money too. And then it can motivate us to look for the products that consume the fewest and most sustainable resources from manufacturing to shipping to the products that will break down and contribute the least to pollution.

Say I’m Sorry

2009-09-25T17:18:13Z

When you’re wrong, say I’m sorry…. and really mean it. Doesn’t it feel good to let go of your attachment to being right? It feels good to admit it to yourself. It’s actually freeing! Plus, you’re making someone else feel cared for. Win, win!

Assume the Best

2009-09-12T18:47:44Z

Assume the best intentions of others before jumping to the negative conclusion. It’s amazing how much this simple shift can help any relationship. This doesn’t necessarily mean that we shouldn’t be skeptical at times. The lack of skepticism could lead to it’s own set of problems. But if we look for the positive first, many unnecessary confrontations can be prevented before they ever start.

Eat Organic

2009-09-11T19:52:32Z

Organic foods are good for many reasons and here are just a few. They contain less pesticides and nitrates, which have been linked to a range of health problems including diabetes and Alzheimer’s, organic plant products are more nutrient dense, have higher levels of minerals, contain more antioxidants, and organic animal products contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids. Plus, they have much less of a negative effect on the land and water supply.

Mind Reading

2009-06-19T15:46:17Z

Try living (for a day or two or more) as if everyone could read your mind. Imagine how that would change the way you think… and interact with others. It may make you more aware of what you think about as well.