Showing posts with label veggies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label veggies. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

WORLD VEGAN MONTH

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Take some time to consider our environment

"Removing the causes of environmental degradation is often more effective than seeking to control the symptoms." - Cornelis de Haan, Livestock Adviser to the World Bank

Many of us are becoming aware of the direct correlation between what we eat and the health of our planet. More and more we are hearing about food miles over-packaging, GM foods, etc. Farmers used to be seen as 'custodians' of our land, but today they are being viewed more and more as destructive and wasteful. Factory farming directly affects our land, water, air, etc. Ammonia emissions from manure storage and use lead to localized acid rain and our crumbling forests.

It is said that world meat production has quadrupled in the past 50 years and livestock now outnumber people by more than three to one. Obviously this trend contributes hugely to our environmental problems.

Many of us are trying to limit the amount of water we use, trying to be more energy efficient and walking short distances instead of using our cars. Take a moment to examine your eating habits to lessen our environmental impact.

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More Goddess Inspiration (Lulu McNamara)

It doesn't matter how old you are. You could be 50 or 15 - being an Urban Goddess is about attitude, not age. It's a state of mind. True Goddesses are timeless.

Think about ageless women you admire, women who have remained radiant and inspirational into their forties, fifties, sixties and beyond. They could be Audrey Hepburn or Eartha Kitt, Simone de Beauvoir or Maya Angelou. They could be Mother Teresa or Madonna or Germaine Greer. All these women have Goddess qualities that age cannot diminish.

Last night's chow;

It's hot now so the raw salads get bigger 'n bigger. A huge salad including spinach, cabbage, lettuce, herbs, cuke, tomato, apple, sesami 'n sunflower seeds, peppers and onion with a sprinkle of fresh lemon juice.

With this we had the last of the juicy corn on the cob, baked baby sweet potatoes and a carrot 'n pea casserole.

Just thought to share my wheel of fortune;

  • health
  • family
  • friends
  • fun times
  • work
  • my pups
  • spirituality, etc

Never base your happiness on one thing only. What is your wheel of fortune?

Today I am grateful for;

  • bunking work for an hour at lunch time
  • this wonderful wind free day
  • daily swims
  • the voucher I received today

Quote

One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks. - Jack Penn

Today, read a biography of an inspiring woman and find your true inner Goddess...

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx

Saturday, October 17, 2009

SIMPLE SATURDAY

Happy Festival of Lights (Divali) Day.

Buddha statuette

Food 'n Mood

How we eat, think and exercise has a huge effect on our attitude, health, mood, energy levels and aging process.

Most of us know and believe the above and if we were to practice self-discipline we could all feel good most of the time. Yet, how often do we eat food that does not agree with us and then we pay the price for that 'pleasure'.

How often do we skip exercise and while making this decision we already know it will affect our whole day? Yet we still do it! Dang!!!!

Spring is a good time to start making promises to ourselves and to silence that inner voice that keeps saying "it's OK, just for today I will spoil myself and start again tomorrow" This does NOT work, as there is always a tomorrow .......

What are your goals? Are you taking care of your body the best way you can - consistently? Treat your body well - there are no replacements or upgrades.

Eat with intention and awareness and choose a simple exercise routine that you enjoy. Exercise is the perfect accompaniment to healthy eating.

Get creative with veggies. If you feel you need to eat protein such as meat, fish and chicken keep it to the size of the palm of your hand.

"I do feel that spiritual progress does demand at some stage that we should cease to kill our fellow creatures for the satisfaction of our bodily wants. " Gandhi

Let's all start improving our overall quality of life today.

Today I am grateful for;

  • the cute pics of Kent opening the parcel I sent him...I just knew the "Digger" book would be a hit.
  • the cross I wear that protects me every day
  • my Guardian Angels
  • music - No Ordinary World : Joe Cocker
  • the cool knitted socks I bought at the Chinese shop

Healing with the Fairies Oracle Card Reading (Doreen Virtue Ph.D)

Miracle Healing.

Card meaning : Expect a miracle. You have prayed for assistance, and it is forthcoming. The more completely you surrender your situation to God, the more rapidly you will realize your healing.

Affirmation : In truth, everything and everyone, including myself, is healed right now. I focus on this truth, instead of illusions of fear.

Enjoy today, you will never get it back again.

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx