INSPIRATIONS FOR JULY - GENTLE LURING TO NEW ADVENTURE

I truly believe in the power of listening to animals for messages. While walking in the mountains last week, I came across 3 deer. It was so special. When I came home, I looked up in my animal book to see what the meaning of seeing deer is, this is what it said "Gentleness and Innocence - Gentle Luring to New Adventure". This is so appropriate for where I am at in my life right now, I am about to embark on a new business adventure. Take note of the animals that cross your path........

NASTURTIUM SALAD - NASTURTIUMS ARE A NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC!

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup nasturtium leaves finely shredded
1 cup nasturtium flowers
1 avocado
1 cup thin slices of cucumber
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup cooled green peas
3/4 cup grated white cheddar cheese
seasoning to taste
2 tablespoons honey
juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil

METHOD:
Mix honey, lemon juice, oil and seasoning in a bottle and shake well.
Mix all the other ingredients except the flowers, which are used to decorate the salad.
Before eating, pour the dressing over the salad.

YUMMY!

INSPIRATIONS FOR JULY - LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF!

I write these inspirations as they come to me, so they are totally my own thoughts and opinions, and not intended to offend in anyway.

I have an elderly reflexology client, who is like a breath of fresh air to me. I do her feet once a week and each time I leave her, I feel enriched. She has taught me how life is just too short to sweat the small things!

There are people all around us, all the time who can enrich our lives - even if it is just a once off encounter with someone. Whenever I meet somone new that jumps out at me, I ponder at the end of the day as to what that person has taught me. There are teachers around us all the time!

INSPIRATIONS FOR JULY - PORES OR PAWS?

While we were driving in the car yesterday, I noticed that my 12 year old had piled foundation onto her face. It was all smeered in patches. I couldn't believe it. She is so worried about getting pimples and I said to her that this is one way she can now start to create them, by piling on foundation and clogging up her young pores with make up. My 4 year old responded by saying "Sissy doesn't have paws, only Milo our dog has them" - too sweet!

My daughter has such a beautiful skin and I just think she should leave it alone while she is still so young. Gosh, I find it a pain to go through the whole cleaning process twice a day and at the age of 12 she doesn't need all that.

RED MEAT

I haven't eaten red meat since I was about the age of 13. I went to a boarding school, where I am convinced that they served us the old donkeys that used to walk passed the school! It put me off terribly. I have never fed it to my children either, as I just feel we are healthier without it. A long time ago, I had a boyfriend who was a farmer. He insisted that I go with him to the abbatoirs one time and I have never forgotten that experience. The whole way to the abbatoir, the animals were very restless. When we got there, the animals that were on the truck wouldn't get off. They had to be forced. It broke my heart, not to mention the adrenaline that was pumping through them. They obviously knew what was going on........now how can that not affect the meat we eat?!

NASTURTIUM LEAVES - DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that eating nasturtium leaves takes away a sore throat. I will never have a garden without growing nasturtium leaves and everytime I feel a tickle in my throat, I pick a few leaves, wash them and chow them down. They taste a little burny, but well worth the reward of taking away a sore throat, instead of taking medication or antibiotics. Nasturtiums are a natural antibiotic. You can also make a yummy nasturtium salad with the leaves and the flowers.

DO YOU READ LABELS?

I am fanatical about reading the ingredients on food labels and on cosmetics. I actually can't pick up anything that I buy without looking at the ingredients. It can tell you so much about a product. There are so many ingredients that are harmful and we should be aware of them.