First off, sorry for the gap in posting. I've been busy with work and my studies and my writing, which I am sure you have seen on my I Chose Health blog and my Suite 101 account.
Recently I have been reading Kevin Gianni's book, High Raw, which is such an amazing read even if you don't plan to go on a raw food diet (which I'm not on so I can't really recommend it).
In High Raw, Gianni not only gives so much information on how to know if the health news on t.v. and in the newspaper is reliable (always find who funded the research) and about how to get and stay healthy, but also tips on how ot live and healthier, HAPPIER life!
He gives 4 exercises that, as I was reading, I felt they could be applied not only to getting healtheir but getting happier, which is what this blog is all about.
High Raw Exercises 1-4
These exercises do not have titles or deadlines.
Gianni also adds "You don't need answers to make changes in your life, just questions."
Exercise 1
Ask yourself:
What can I do tomorrow that will healp me reach my goals?
How can I improve my health?
What can I do to get healthier right now?
Who can help me improve my health?
What can I do to get the best water possible?
How can I help more people today?
What's the best way to get the best results?
What's the fastest way to feel better?
Exercise 2
What are you Passionate about?
What am I doing right now? Do I like it?
How do I want it to be?
How do I want to feel?
Once I achieve these goals, how will I feel?
What makes me truly excited?
What do I really like to do?
What makes this fun for me?
What are my dreams?
What motivates me?
What's important to me?
What am I doing to feel my best?
Exercise 3: The Perfect Day Exercise
Think about your perfect day and answer these questions, be detailed.
How would you wake up?
When would you wake up?
Who would you wake up with?
What would you see or do when you wake up?
What would you eat?
How would you spend your day?
Who would you spend your time with?
What would you have for lunch?
Who would you eat lunch with?
How would you feel through the day?
This exercise is your catalyst:
After answering these questions, make a list of 15 actions to take to move closer to your vision.
Exercise 4
How do I feel?
Am I feeling my best emotionally and physically?
What would it be like to feel my best?
How important is it to feel my best?
What are my priorities right now?
If I want to feel my best, am I willing to make it my top priority?
If it was, what would I be doing differently?
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Summertime
I just thought I would post a
Happy Summer Solstice
for all and a belated
Happy Father's Day
for all those daddies out there.
Hope you all celebrated in your own way even if its just and acknowledgement of the holiday/season change.
Happy Summer Solstice
for all and a belated
Happy Father's Day
for all those daddies out there.
Hope you all celebrated in your own way even if its just and acknowledgement of the holiday/season change.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Indulge: Dandelion or Red CloverFritters
I found this recipe in the Wild Foods Cookbook by Rosalee de la Foret.
So many of us consider dandelions and those pretty red clovers in our lawns as weeds that need to be destroyed so as to have a nice green lawn like those on golf courses. Sadly, this causes the destructions of some of nature's most nutrient filled herbs. Below is a sweet or savory recipe to help people learn that those pretty red and yellow flowers are more than just lawn weeds.
Ingredients
1/3 c flour
1/3 c milk
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 c cornmeal
1 egg
Dash of sea salt
Sweet variety:
1 tbsp honey (or to taste)
Cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg to taste
Savory variety:
Thyme, rosemary, oregano, or other savory herbs to taste.
A lot of Dandelion or red clover blossoms. Be sure when picking these that you aren't gathering them from a treated area (treated lawns, golf courses, road sides, along powerlines, etc)
Oil:
Try coconut or another good frying oil.
Olive oil will not work with this.
Mix dry ingredients.
Add egg and milk.
Dip flower blossoms and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Check out Rosalee's blog for more Dendelion and wild food recipes and posts including a video on how to make Dandelion Wine!
Her e-book Wild Foods Cookbook can befound at the Learning Herbs site hosted by the Gallagher family.
So many of us consider dandelions and those pretty red clovers in our lawns as weeds that need to be destroyed so as to have a nice green lawn like those on golf courses. Sadly, this causes the destructions of some of nature's most nutrient filled herbs. Below is a sweet or savory recipe to help people learn that those pretty red and yellow flowers are more than just lawn weeds.
Ingredients
1/3 c flour
1/3 c milk
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 c cornmeal
1 egg
Dash of sea salt
Sweet variety:
1 tbsp honey (or to taste)
Cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg to taste
Savory variety:
Thyme, rosemary, oregano, or other savory herbs to taste.
A lot of Dandelion or red clover blossoms. Be sure when picking these that you aren't gathering them from a treated area (treated lawns, golf courses, road sides, along powerlines, etc)
Oil:
Try coconut or another good frying oil.
Olive oil will not work with this.
Mix dry ingredients.
Add egg and milk.
Dip flower blossoms and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Check out Rosalee's blog for more Dendelion and wild food recipes and posts including a video on how to make Dandelion Wine!
Her e-book Wild Foods Cookbook can befound at the Learning Herbs site hosted by the Gallagher family.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Do something creative...for someone else!
I would like to promote a new goal that has bright me happiness and could do the same for you.
Recently, I needed henna clients for examples of my henna work. The examples were needed for certification exams (which I am still...having problems with sadly).
Since I have a many friends who love henna art, it was easy to find test subjects ^_^
Mattye and Alysheba were great henna clients and have experienced my work in the past. Both requested custom work and sat wonderfully still during the application.
So what? you ask...
I realized how happy doing somethign creative not only made me but Mattye adn Alysheba were all smiles the entire 2 hours or so it took to henna their hands/feet. As we waited for the paste to dry, we talked, poked fun at our men, and enjoyed our time together.
I wanted to suggest that everyone should do something creative in general, but not only that, do something creative with or for others! Sharing your work and spending time with people you care for can be a great way to spread the joy!
Recently, I needed henna clients for examples of my henna work. The examples were needed for certification exams (which I am still...having problems with sadly).
Since I have a many friends who love henna art, it was easy to find test subjects ^_^
Mattye and Alysheba were great henna clients and have experienced my work in the past. Both requested custom work and sat wonderfully still during the application.
So what? you ask...
I realized how happy doing somethign creative not only made me but Mattye adn Alysheba were all smiles the entire 2 hours or so it took to henna their hands/feet. As we waited for the paste to dry, we talked, poked fun at our men, and enjoyed our time together.
I wanted to suggest that everyone should do something creative in general, but not only that, do something creative with or for others! Sharing your work and spending time with people you care for can be a great way to spread the joy!
Updates
First off, I am loving these new templates through Blogger! Special thanks to their design team!
I have created a new blog via Happy Chick account called I Chose Health.
As I stated in the intro post on the health blog, I am not leaving I Chose Happiness, I am simply creating a health blog so I don't fill this one up with posts on lavender and green tea.
Also, I want to thank all of my family, friends and readers who are praying for the Oil Spill, our Government, and our World. Choosing Happiness doesn't mean denying that there are sad and upseting things in this world. Pray and educate yourself, but don't let all this insanity anger/worry you (it not only effects your life but your health).
I have created a new blog via Happy Chick account called I Chose Health.
As I stated in the intro post on the health blog, I am not leaving I Chose Happiness, I am simply creating a health blog so I don't fill this one up with posts on lavender and green tea.
Also, I want to thank all of my family, friends and readers who are praying for the Oil Spill, our Government, and our World. Choosing Happiness doesn't mean denying that there are sad and upseting things in this world. Pray and educate yourself, but don't let all this insanity anger/worry you (it not only effects your life but your health).
Friday, May 21, 2010
Be Happy through Loss
This past year or so, I have lost family members, a friend, and two days ago a beloved pet.
One would wonder if happiness is appropriate in the face of such loss. I say, it is perfectly appropriate.
All religions that acknowledge afterlife, say that death is only a beginning, that great joy and experience lies beyond this mortal coil.
Funerals in the past were not just ceremony and full of grieving but celebrations of life.
When faced with the loss of a loved one, remember their lives, no matter how long or short, remember the love and joy they brought into this world, and remember that they will carry that love, joy, and experience onward.
I will miss you
Aunt Venus
Perry
Nikki
Lil Bit
One would wonder if happiness is appropriate in the face of such loss. I say, it is perfectly appropriate.
All religions that acknowledge afterlife, say that death is only a beginning, that great joy and experience lies beyond this mortal coil.
Funerals in the past were not just ceremony and full of grieving but celebrations of life.
When faced with the loss of a loved one, remember their lives, no matter how long or short, remember the love and joy they brought into this world, and remember that they will carry that love, joy, and experience onward.
I will miss you
Aunt Venus
Perry
Nikki
Lil Bit
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