As we begin on the third day of our meditation practice, you may be wondering what the Mantra is for. These are Sanskrit syllables that have been carefully selected to compliment the meditation. They work with and empower the teaching of the day. As you silently repeat the mantra during meditation you quiet your mind,…
Author: Alchemy Maiden
21 Day Meditation Experience: Hope in Uncertain Times – Day 2 Hope Is Always Available
In this 21 Day Meditation Experience, a companion booklet is included. In it are additional pointers and journaling questions. One of the things included are the centering thoughts about hope that is recommended that you choose as affirmations for you to stand by and pick as your own. “Hope is being able to see that there is…
21 Day Meditation Experience: Hope in Uncertain Times – Day 1 The Power of Hope Is Real
Today we were shocked to hear two children and a teacher had been shot in their classroom in San Bernardino, CA. The shooter took his own life after that. We send or children to school every day with intentions to educate them and hopes of giving them the best futures the world should offer. Yet,…
Beauty and the Beast Inspired Three Cheese Soufflé & Lemon Thyme Green Tea
It’s rare that I feature a film currently showing in theaters, however, the 2017 live action version of the original Disney animated Beauty and the Beast is one of those charming films that I couldn’t resist doing. It takes me back to my childhood days when I watched it repeatedly on video and I’m sort…
Creamy Spinach Soup with Roasted Garlic
As spring is here, so are greens like Kale, Spinach and Bok Choy. We are inspired to include spring greens in our diet with new life in the air and I’m excited to take an uplifting departure from winter stodge. Spring is prime season for farm-fresh greens and fresh picked spinach from your garden tastes…
Celebrating The Spring Equinox
It’s the first day of spring, which means that the animal kingdom is up and about bouncing along. This last weekend while the sun was gleaming we embraced the coming of Spring and headed down to the Temecula Valley. On the way down we saw sights of chicks popping out of their eggs, and on…
Corned Beef Hash
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As we all turn Irish today, we fill up on corned beef and good ale. Some of you have been in an Irish Pub all day. Hope you get to enjoy some good Irish grub, like Shepherd Pie. After all, it is the Feast of St. Patrick. For those of you partying…
5 Great Recipes For St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is this Friday. When all the world becomes Irish and we are surrounded by green hues. Whether you are Irish or not, in the United States almost everyone gets into the Irish sprit. Streets are full of parades and bars become Irish pubs. There is a lot of rowdy fun on this…