Tag: feet to the earth
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Maybe Now is Not the Time
This time of year can be very challenging. Over the years I have often felt this is a low point in the year with many struggles often surfacing. It is hard to view this as a time of renewal and starting new even though the calendar says January 1st. Maybe there is a reason for…
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Bowing to Life’s Gifts
This time of year always brings about reflection and an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Not only is Thanksgiving one of my favorite holidays, but it is almost time for me to celebrate another journey around the sun which naturally brings about reflection on my past year. This year has been so interesting. I’ve taken self-care…
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Simply Sustainable: Reusable Paper Towels
Over the past year or so, I’ve tried to create less waste. It has been a slow process, but there are certain habits I’ve been able to modify, and I have found great joy in these new practices. One that I started this summer is exchanging reusable paper towels in place of typical paper towels.…
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Developing a Meditative Practice
It has been 20 days since I started my 70 day meditation challenge. So far, I have had no issues making time for meditation and it has become something I greatly look forward to. These 70 days are about exploration of meditative styles as well as experimenting with the time of day, length, location and…
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Accessing Our Ancestors
As a child, I grew up going to the library and archives with my dad in search of genealogical history. I’ve huddled over old letters and stood at copiers capturing documentation about our roots. I enjoyed doing these activities as a kid, but the light bulb never really clicked as to what we were doing.…
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Doable Vegan: Hummus Bowls
Hummus is a newer taste I’ve acquired. That has been the case for a lot of the foods I eat now. My brain had been so wired for the ultra-processed, that it has taken time away from them to readjust my palate. I share this with you in case you feel like this post is…
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Finding Peace at the Bahá’í Temple
I first learned about the Bahá’í faith through a book called Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. The actor, Rainn Wilson, referred to it throughout the story as the religion he grew up with. After doing some research I was fascinated about how this religion was able to unite major religions. I also…
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Doable Vegan: Family Menu Board
I am the only plant-based eater in my home. For the past year, I’ve been making two to three dishes for dinner each night. Unfortunately, I typically put the most energy and thought into my own dishes, and then just heat something up for the guys. Usually it is something highly processed and not good…
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Doable Vegan: Tofu Pancetta Carbonara
Carbonara is such a comfort food. The ingredients are fairly simple, but the traditional dish is definitely not vegan. The flavors in this dish can easily be replicated with plant-based ingredients. Cutting the tofu into small chunks is key in this recipe. First, it mimics the true shape and size of pancetta, and second, it…
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Summer Adventures
Summer Melissa is almost here. Starting Friday, I will have 73 days off from work (minus summer checkouts, coursework, and my summer work days). I often find that summer is not the time of growth that I would think it would be. Most of my big, life-changing decisions I’ve made for the better have not…
Feet to the Earth 