When faced with the possibility of complete destruction and loss, what is our emotional, mental, or spiritual default, our point of reference? I kept thinking about this question as we faced what could have been a devastating storm for Miami. I felt dread and fear the days leading up to the storm and at some… Continue reading Dance Me to the End
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Hurricane Irma Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
Reminding ourselves of the sweetness and goodness of life, Maribel baked some delicious cookies Friday night to lighten our spirits. These are a great alternative for anyone avoiding gluten. They are delicious! Ingredients 3 cups of almond flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup maple… Continue reading Hurricane Irma Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
Inventory Before the Storm
As we face Irma, I invite you to take inventory of your blessings, your relationships, and turn your hearts from fear to the deep trust that understands in a way words can’t capture that we belong, we are loved, and held in God’s tender and loving hands. Maribel and I greet you from our deep… Continue reading Inventory Before the Storm
Twice Baked and Delicious
Eating well does not have to be difficult or time consuming. Practice loving yourself by nourishing the body with healthy satisfying meals.
Hurricane Food and Stress
Aim for higher protein and fatty foods for the storm. They will keep you satisfied longer and keep your weight in check.
Look What I Found!
I walked to water the garden and noticed our banana plant getting ready to produce some very sweet fruit. It’s taken years for this plant to do this. We don’t use chemical fertilizers! As I admired the beauty, not just of the plant but of the whole process of bearing fruit, I could not help… Continue reading Look What I Found!
A Fuck Budget
Earlier this summer I watched a short Ted Talk on not giving a fuck. It was a great speech on decluttering the mind by realizing there is a limited amount of mental energy we have to expend on the things we do in our daily life. Sarah Knight, the speaker, described the importance of determining… Continue reading A Fuck Budget
Do you know GRACE?
We want to share what may be a useful technique for our times. (We offer no introduction as to why this may be important. It seems obvious.) Please explore it and see if it may be of help. We found this some time ago in Roshi Joan Halifax’s article, “Practicing G.R.A.C.E.” In it she describes five… Continue reading Do you know GRACE?
Lemongrass Tea Brew
We sometimes hear criticism of millennials–that they are self absorbed, unfocused, and not as engaged as the previous generation. But our own experience with our kids and the young people we work with through our programs, points to something quite different. We see young people who are strong, ask important questions, and are living with… Continue reading Lemongrass Tea Brew