Happy Halloween lovers! On this cool night where the witches, goblins, and ghouls are out to seek tricks or treats, I have a very special treat for you: a scrumptious recipe to envelop you into the comfort of this season (let’s think cozy thoughts). After all, it is the season for pumpkins so let’s get familiar with the awesome sexy fruit and pumpkinize our granola.
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Have you noticed how easy it is to find something wrong in your day to day? There are just so many things happening that can disturb your mood or disrupt your peace from the crappy commute to a stressful day at work or maybe you are just so exhausted you can’t tolerate the idea of doing anything else other than binge watch your fave series on Netflix. We really do forget that there is so much beyond our current circumstances. We are NOT our circumstances.
I’m in the process of packing up my entire childhood, my whole life and moving. It’s such a process because you go through a few things, reminisce on a few photos, read old love notes, and laugh at the things you thought you needed but really don’t. Isn’t it amazing how that works? You hold onto things you think you would need but you really don’t need them at all. How profound is that? As I pack and sort through the last 25 years of my life, I realize how important it is to simplify. To live simply is to live abundantly. Hashtag, just saying (#justsaying).
Today I decided to try something new. I decided to try a video blog. I have always resisted being on camera (regardless of my fondness for taking selfies) because I don’t feel comfortable. But I thought…screw it. Let’s get uncomfortable and start doing something that shakes the fear loose today! I’d love to hear your thoughts about the video and the topic of fear.
Winter decided to say hello a little early this morning. I am not ready to welcome the chilly mornings and bitter evenings. But I am ready to welcome winter’s bounty of seasonal eating. I am back to creating delicious soups and stews to keep the winter chill at bay and my body nice, cozy and comforted.
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