The Bonus of Speaking to Your Soul!

Brian & Naomi

Greetings Energy Buddies!  We have had a busy sun filled week.  I spent several days out paddle boarding with Judy.  Yes...the water is still freezing and we were careful to stay on the boards.  It is such a peaceful way to spend the day.  Judy will be having SUP (Stand Up Paddle) classes this summer - so if you get the chance sign up for a day of fun in the sun.  

Our studio was blessed this weekend with a wonderful  healer and psychotherapist - Jeffrey Douglass, M.S.W.  Jeffery with gentle grace guided us through the process of discovering our Soul.  We were given the opportunity to ask ourselves "What's my Soul experience?"  Finding that sweet warm loving spot within was a Bonus I will now carry with me always.  I now have an awareness that I can activate and embrace throughout my day.  As the group worked with their personal imagery, they were able to share and teach each other very profound lessons.  We all have a simple, amazing and powerful template that will support us as we continue to Thrive. 

Jeffrey Douglass

The link below is for anyone interested in reading more about Jeffrey or connecting with him for a session.   http://livingfromyoursoul.com/

Our Feast

Gathering for lunch!

We all took the time to enjoy the glorious day by having out feast outside.  After lunch we took a silent meditative walk in the woods out back. Walking in silence can be a challenge for me - especially when I'm surrounded by new faces that I'm just itching to chat with. Brian was the guide and I hung to the back - keeping an eye on everyone and snapping a few photos.  I'm used to walking in this area (in silence) with Brian.  This was the first time that I walked in silence with others around me.  I wavered between tuning into Nature, my Soul and the energy of our guests.  It was a beautiful glowing time for me.  Nature has a way of opening our hearts and raising the vibrations of our bodies.  Take the time to commune with Mother Nature - she will introduce you to your Soul in a blink. 

Silent Meditation Walk

Connecting with Mother Nature

My recipe this week is from The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitchen - Finding Harmony Through Food ~ Talya Lutzker
 I love love this cookbook!  Today I'll be sharing two recipes
Mung Bean Stew & Ginger, Daikon, and Beet Garnish.
Both these recipes have been given the "Naomi tweek"!
Enjoy and eat in good health!

Mung Bean Stew

1 Cup whole mung beans (soaked over night) Drain & rinse
1 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons spring spice blend (optional - we make this in our classes)
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger peeled & minced
1 sweet onion
1 stalk celery minced
1 cup carrot slices
4 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 sweet potato diced
1 red or purple potato diced
big bunch kale - shredded
red pepper flakes

Melt coconut oil in Dutch oven.  Add fennel, cumin, spring spice blend and ginger.  Cook for about 1 min.  Add onion, celery and carrots.  Cook a couple of minutes stirring to coat the veggies with spice.  Add mung beans, water, lemon juice and salt. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Add sweet potato and red potato.  Cook until done (time will vary depending on the size of your potato's).  When taters are tender add kale and stir.  Let sit for several minutes while the kale wilts.  Add red pepper flakes to taste just before serving. Top with Ginger, Daikon, and Beet Garnish.

Ginger, Daikon, and Beet Garnish
I make a large amount of this garnish because it's great to use as a topper for just about any dish or salad.  Fresh and really pretty to look at!

1 cup fresh ginger peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cup daikon radish chopped
1 cup beet peeled and chopped
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons agave
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
pinch of salt

You have options here: either peel and chop everything by hand or throw each item into your food-processor or Ninja chopper.  Keep the veggies separate - chopping beets last.
Beets like to share their colors with everything.  Gently toss all the ingredients together.  Store in air tight container in fridge. This garnish will keep for about 1 week.
 
Keep walking the path my friends and make friends with your Soul!
 

Blessings to all!
Sweet Soulful kisses!
Namaste`
Naomi