I LOVE Fall and Winter – especially because I tire of the Arizona heat after 6 months. This time of year is fun because we get to wear sweaters and make our favorite comfort soups. This is healthy and delicious and will accompany any other dish or sandwich.
1 Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2 Add leeks, onions, celery, garlic and thyme and saute until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
3 Add cauliflower and saute until just soft, about 10 minutes.
4 Add chicken broth.
5 Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 16 minutes.
6 Add cream and simmer 15 minutes.
7 Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
8 Return soup to pot and bring to simmer.
9 Whisk in Gruyere cheese and cayenne.
10 Season soup to taste wtih salt and pepper.
I did not make up this recipe. I believe I found it in Bon Appetit a long time ago. I like to give credit where it’s due!
Sometimes I am so exhausted I simply cannot function. It’s then that I take the time to nurture myself with a nap, a rest on the couch or legs up the wall pose. Granted, working from home gives me the advantage of being able to take a break more easily than someone who is working full-time at an office. If you’d like to have more of this time, check out my work-from-home business opportunity.
Rest time doesn’t need to be during the day necessarily. You can use your weekends and evenings to catch up on some needed R & R.
One way to offer yourself the gift of quiet rest is to take a restorative yoga class or yoga nidra class. These are designed to calm the central nervous system AND the brain waves which allow healing to take place within the body and mind. You can often find these classes somewhere in your city in the evenings and weekends. If not, check out some YouTube videos which have tons of ideas for restful yoga practices. Here’s one of mine:
If you’re at work during the day and you can take a break for 5-10 minutes, shut your office door, set your alarm for 10 minutes, close your eyes and just breathe. Stay focused on the sound, length and quality of the breath. Use this time to clear and re-set your mind for a positive finish to the rest of the day.
A great oil to use for this type of meditation or to assist you in getting more rest is Serenity Restful Blend. It has a combination of Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Sweet Marjoram, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Ho Wood and is really delightful to the senses. You can get your Serenity Restful Blend at www.mydoterra.com/bringmebliss.
Repeat several times during your meditation or your day, “I respect my body and take time to rest.” Give your body what it needs – water, exercise, good nutrition and rest – and you will feel at the top of your game all the time! Have a beautiful week!
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…and affirmation…that we are healthy and whole and that we intend to live our lives as such.
This is an important mantra. It reminds us that we have some power to maintain our good health and to prevent that which causes disease physically, mentally and spiritually. It keeps our minds positive, re-directing our fearful thoughts into messages of truth and well-being.
Repeating “I am Healthy and Whole” as you breathe deep into the heart space will bring you present-moment peace and tranquility. Chant this mantra as you meditate in the morning or evening, as you’re driving to work or sitting at your desk. Write it down on a sticky note. Share this post with your friends on facebook. But don’t just say it, believe it! If you don’t believe you are healthy and whole, perhaps you have some specific actions you’ve been wanting to take towards better health. Use this mantra to help you make the shift to healthy habits that support your wholeness.
This week on my facebook page, I am focusing on the immune system. Stay tuned for all the info coming your way that will help keep you informed on how to stay healthy and whole during the busy holiday season.
The picture on this blog is created through PicMonkey using a Chakana (universal symbol of wholeness). I encourage you to look up this symbol and learn something new about your world.
Enjoy your mantra this Monday! Have a wonderful week!
Utilize the Oil of Intention to aid in your mantra this week! You can find your oils HERE.
There’s something about Cinnamon, Clove and Nutmeg that remind us of the very essence of nature and also that pumpkin pie we enjoy during the holidays. Pumpkin Spice has become so popular that the food industry has found hundreds of ways to incorporate it into our food. Trader Joe’s has about 60 items labeled as “Pumpkin” something or other. We love the scent; we love the taste and now you can have a very similar aroma beautify your home the most natural way – with 100% Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils by doTERRA. There are many oils that can be used for Fall scents. Some of the most popular are Cinnamon, Clove, Wild Orange, Patchouli, White Fir, Douglas Fir, Cypress and Ginger. There are many different variations in which you can discover an essential oil blend that complements this season.
Here is what I used for this Autumn Essential Oil blend:
1 glass roll on bottle
6 drops Wild Orange essential oil
2 drops Patchouli essential oil
2 drops Cinnamon essential oil
2 drop Clove essential oil
Fractionated Coconut Oil – poured to fill the rest of the bottle
Pour drops into the bottle; add FCO, cap with roller ball top, screw top and shake to mix well.
Roll on your wrists. Yoga teachers – use at the end of class for Savasana. Diffuse in the air into any room.
Add this to your winter soup collection!
Rest time is natural, preventive medicine
Uplift Your Guests This Year
Strength lies in Intention
The Scents of Fall Bring us Home
