He’s a picky eater. Oh she’ll never eat that. He doesn’t eat anything green. I’ve heard parents say it all regarding their children’s food habits. I am persuaded that children can and will eat healthy foods. The onus is on the parent to know the way, show the way then go the way. […]
As I sit and watch the rise and fall of my chest, I wonder… How many more breaths do I have on this earth? I made a comment to one of my children the other day, and it got me to thinking. I said, “I’m tired of wasting my breath. I keep asking […]
In my pursuit to honor my temple through proper nourishment, I’ve found a rhythm that works well for me; a green smoothie for breakfast, a raw lunch and a low-fat, well-balanced dinner. I have a few staples that are in regular rotation for my lunch and this is one of them. I make a big […]
Omnivore. Vegetarian. Pescatarian. Raw. Vegan. Flexitarian. I’m so OVER labels. Today marks Day 10 of a 10-Day cleanse for me. Over the holidays I did a little more social eating than usual. I nibbled on food when I wasn’t really hungry just because I was in social gatherings where food was present. So […]
You keep being pulled to the left so you keep pulling to the right to compensate. The inside is all worn down but the outer edges looks okay so you shrug your shoulders and brush it off. Then you hit a little bump and it sends you clear into a head on disaster. If […]
Principles for Daily Living Pt 3 Do you love me? That’s what every heart longs to know. We are wired with a need for love. As believers we’ve been called to love, to love God and love one another. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “‘You […]
Sometimes resolutions are made and forgotten. Sometimes they’re discarded altogether after a few days. A few years ago, after years of unsuccessfully executing my resolutions I decided to give them up. I have purposed in my heart to live a life based on principles and to steer me along I adopt one word that frames […]
Resolution \ˌre-zə-ˈlü-shən\ The act or process of resolving: the act of answering, the act of determining. With the New Year upon us, people often use this time as a springboard to adopt new beliefs, habits, or behavior. We see an increase in gym memberships, church attendance and a decrease in drinking, smoking and the […]
Tradition Originating in Africa many many years ago, cow peas, or as we call them in the U.S. black eyed peas have been eaten as a symbol of luck and prosperity. That tradition continued in America with peoples of African descent. When combined with collard greens, you are doubly blessed. The black eyed peas are […]
I’m moving full steam ahead to run into 2015 with right thinking and right believing. To ensure that my spirit, mind and BODY are in alignment, I’m going to start 2015 resetting my body by doing a 3-day cleanse; I’m going to rid of it. The ‘it’ being toxins and junk from my body. […]