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Cheers to a New Decade

12/14/2019

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​As I ponder and prepare my thoughts to write about the closing of a decade and the preparation of a
new one, I realize 2020 has already begun. In astrology there is a point when passing through the end of a cycle and into a new one where the mind and body have already stepped through the threshold.

The future is clear to see.

When I look back, I see misguided attachments, meltdowns, misperceptions, things I took for granted. I also see love and family, dance and creativity, children grown, new vocation, more vacations, a whole
new way of ‘Being’. I can see for every pain there have been blessings, breakdowns turning to breakthroughs.

My Soul's journey is entirely in my hands. I am ready for the decade to come. I look forward to less judgement, less resignation, more family, more community, and kinder words spoken to
each other. Everyone matters!

Blessings to all, Merry Holidays and Happy New Year!
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Lentils

12/14/2019

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Cookies and candy canes, turkey and ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and yams! Holiday staples, as well as sipping our favorite drink by the fire with family and friends...but, PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO ADD LENTILS TO CLEANSE!

The story of Lentils goes back to Neolithic times, at least 8,000 years and is the first domesticated food
source known to man. They are grown all over the world in warm dry climates and Canada is the largest producer of this little pearl of a gem.

Rich in amino acids, folate and fiber, vitamins and minerals, the lentil is considered the richest source of plant-based protein available. A meal for less than five dollars, lentils come in red, yellow, green, brown and black each with their own unique texture and flavor. They are nutrient dense, easy to digest, great for blood sugar regulation, preventing cancer and are great for the stomach and heart. Lentils by far are the healthiest food in the world!

This beautiful bushy plant grows to about 4 to 5 feet and is super easy to cultivate. Due to their "sattvic" nature (Ayurvedic term meaning clear, clean and light) lentils are considered a life-giving food. With less than 1 gram of fat, this low-calorie high fiber food becomes a perfect meal when rice and some kale are added. Lentils bump up the immune system, rebuild the microbiome and alkalize the body.

Bring this dish to your table during the holiday season! As a gift of giving make it for family and friends, contributing to their health by sharing food that will offer relief for the gut, less calories and more benefits.

Here is a recipe my Italian Momma makes:
3 to 4 parts water
1-part rinsed and clean green or brown lentils
Brown rice pasta
Tomato sauce
Carrots, celery, onions and a dash of garlic

Mom makes it like a soup and calls it Pasta Fagioli. This may be her own version but there are many
ways to make it. Check the internet. Add some thyme, a bay leaf, a tad bit of rosemary and a small sprinkle of parmesan if you'd like. You have a hearty & healthy meal in 20 to 30 minutes.

Buon Appetito!

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My Takeaways from the Past Decade

12/14/2019

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  • Integrity is not morality
  • It’s the expansion of integrity that creates transformation
  • Boundaries are how we push people away, especially loved ones; it does not dissolve the pain or the separation
  • Human Beings are Self Generating. We can generate more energy than we consume
  • Health and wellness are a way of Being and not something “To Get”
  • Completing tasks does not need to be an emotional event
  • Context is everything and is mutable. Context is a choice and we can create a context in which to live our life by
  • We swim in a sea of words; this is how we create our reality
  • Words are spoken DNA
  • Geometry is frozen sound
  • “Music is the space between notes” - Claude Debussy
  • Generosity is enlivening!
  • “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” – Helen Keller
  • We live life as if we're not being responsible for the words that come out of our mouth.
  • Human beings worship money like God. Our inherited money and success stories are all in our head!
  • Human beings are attached to their opinions; to being right. Maybe it’s time to give that up.
  • Love your neighbor; you never know when you’ll need to ask for a cup of sugar.
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    Karen Barbarick-Collins is a Certified Ayurvedic Technician and Wellness Coach, an Accredited Neuro Linguistic Programming Coach and a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher. She is the founder of Bending Blade Healing Arts.
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