Being at the crossroads of fear and joy is so exhilarating. It is the culmination of so much planning, dreaming and doing. Take if from me even the darkest of life’s moment can be the doorway to much joy. Believe in your path and things begin to fall into place. Show kindness and practice gratitude. As the purging continues I feel a lightening of the heart and mind and such a sense of freedom.
When you feel fear and are apprehensive you are heading in the right direction. Keep pushing through and it will open you up to unbelievable opportunities and you will attract the people you need in your life now.
This blog was a gift and the way for me to heal and share my experiences as I return to my authentic self. I never imagined it would transform my passion into a career. The next few months will bring my dream to a reality. I carry such hope and joy when I thing of how far I have come.
Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream.
Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.
Lao Tzu
The amazing thing for me about cooking is no matter what I am feeling as soon as I bring out the knifes, bowls, and ingredients I feel the joy enter. Add favorite music in the background to sing and dance around the kitchen, what a gift!
The boys and I have a huge Rottweiler cross, Maximilian, which Darek had taught to howl on cue to Italian opera of all things, however now the dog just sings whenever I do. Another daily reminder of D and it always brings a smile to my face.
I have always loved pizza and this cauliflower crust fills the craving.
Cauliflower Pizza
Crust
1 Cauliflower shredded fine in food processor
1 tsp Spices (rosemary, thyme, basil, garlic powder, pepper) grind together
1 T Coconut Flour
2 Egg Whites
Steam cauliflower until soft, set aside to cool
Combine spices and grind
Once cauliflower cools add spices, coconut flour and egg whites, combine
Divide into 3 equal portions
Place on pan, lined with parchment paper and mold to desired thickness
Baked in preheated 400 degree oven for 15-18 minutes
Remove from oven and add your toppings
Crisp Bacon chopped
Caramelized Onions
Tomato Basil Sauce
Minced Garlic
Baby Spinach Leaves
Heat in oven just to warm and wilt spinach 3-5 minutes
Dig in
1 portion is easily devoured
Such a blessing to live where I can SUP to such secluded spots on a pristine lake. The above photo is one of my favorite places to find solitude and just be.
Remember to find what you love and nurture that passion.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ” Wow, What a ride!”
Anonymous
Much Aloha!
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