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Words to live by -
"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."
Squash & Chickpea Moroccan Stew - November Yoga Journal
I made this recipe for my family and they loved it, even the kids! It's a great vegetarian option after the assumed over indulgence of the holidays.
Enjoy - Laura
Makes 4 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, small dice
4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 cups vegetable broth
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and large dice
3/4 pound red potatoes, large dice
2 cups drained, cooked chickpeas (I used canned)
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
Pinch saffron, optional
1/2 perserved lemon, finely chopped (I did not have this ingredient, I grated in some lemon zest as an alternative)
1 cup brined green olives, preferably Cerignola
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the broth, squash, potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes, and saffron (if using). Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the squash is fork tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the heat and stir in the preserved lemon and olives.
3. Serve over couscous and garnish with fresh cilantro, toasted almonds and plain yogurt
Enjoy - Laura
Makes 4 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, small dice
4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 cups vegetable broth
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and large dice
3/4 pound red potatoes, large dice
2 cups drained, cooked chickpeas (I used canned)
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
Pinch saffron, optional
1/2 perserved lemon, finely chopped (I did not have this ingredient, I grated in some lemon zest as an alternative)
1 cup brined green olives, preferably Cerignola
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the broth, squash, potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes, and saffron (if using). Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the squash is fork tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the heat and stir in the preserved lemon and olives.
3. Serve over couscous and garnish with fresh cilantro, toasted almonds and plain yogurt
From the Mary Group www.themarygroup.com
Sometimes, you run into people who appear to have, somewhere along the way, gotten missed in being loved, nurtured or care for. And, when you appear to be somebody who didn't get missed in that receiving, they strike out at you in a variety of ways, maybe through sharp words or intolerance or condemning... These may be people you know well or who you have never met before. If you run into any of them today, consider responding by sending them your love and belief in their wellbeing. This can come through a knowing smile, a soft gaze coupled with a calming breath that lets them know that you see the real them under or behind the pain, or perhaps even an invitation for them to be seen by you through paying them a sincere compliment of some kind. This way, you don't lose yourself or confirm their lack.
Oh and do this even if that person is you.
Everybody has those days. Some days are just longer than others.
Oh and do this even if that person is you.
Everybody has those days. Some days are just longer than others.
A Poem written by Margaret Dubay Mikus, long-time student of yoga, award-winning poet, photographer, and healer. www.fullblooming.com
True Yoga
(in blessing to my teachers)
It is not about competing with
anyone else, even my former self,
for flexibility, strength, grace.
It is not about concern
over whether I should risk a pose,
choose the harder variation, or stay in longer.
It is not about the workout, the perceived goal,
though that might be the result.
It is not about blindly following an instruction,
inner listening and I will know.
It is not about no pain, no gain,
push a bit harder.
It is about giving
true, honest, calm consideration.
It is about being present
and breathing, being kind.
It is about incorporation and rest,
honoring and gratitude.
It is about listening to the body speaking.
It is about courage and willingness.
It is not mere tolerance,
but actual acceptance.
(in blessing to my teachers)
It is not about competing with
anyone else, even my former self,
for flexibility, strength, grace.
It is not about concern
over whether I should risk a pose,
choose the harder variation, or stay in longer.
It is not about the workout, the perceived goal,
though that might be the result.
It is not about blindly following an instruction,
inner listening and I will know.
It is not about no pain, no gain,
push a bit harder.
It is about giving
true, honest, calm consideration.
It is about being present
and breathing, being kind.
It is about incorporation and rest,
honoring and gratitude.
It is about listening to the body speaking.
It is about courage and willingness.
It is not mere tolerance,
but actual acceptance.
