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September 30, 2015
Today, I re-mind myself that my passion is the fertilizer for the fruits of my labor. I am rich with passion for what I do and it is a catalyst for me to excel on this and every day. I know in my heart that I am capable of achieving whatever I set my mind to. In this I sow the seeds for success and I prepare to launch myself on a powerful trajectory towards my goals. Intent makes manifest….
Namaste… Pamela
September 29, 2015
The clouds roll in to the skies like problems roll into our lives. These problems are our life’s storms and they are temporary, even when they seem to last forever or go on longer than we can stand. In those times of cloudy skies and storms and I seek to re-mind myself that everything is temporary, nothing stays the same. When I apply the principles of being in the moment, I find the storms of life easier to withstand. Change is inevitable.
Namaste… Pamela
September 28, 2015
Cooler weather is upon us now in many areas of the country, including New England, where I live. I find myself looking for things to cook that require turning the oven on so that I can heat up my apartment without turning on the heat yet.
I have no idea where I found this recipe (possibly my food writing class over the summer), but it sure does look good and looks easy… I think I will be trying it sometime soon and when I do, I will post more about it.
Cranberry-Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 12 regular-size muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Stir in pumpkin, oil, eggs, cranberries and walnuts until just moist. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.
Enjoy!
We all need to find and or make time for ourselves…
“Today, I will remember to stop and take time
for myself. One person can only do so much,
and I must remember that I am one person.
Today, I will pause long enough to appreciate
myself and pamper my heart and soul, if only
for a few short moments.”
– Pamela J. Leavey
I recently moved to a new apartment and I have been on the go since my move. Unpacking, arranging, finding places to put things. In addition, I have been playing catch-up with my online class at UMass Amherst UWW. I’ve finally caught-up with my classes, and the unpacking is as good as it gets for the moment. Today, it is time to take time for myself…
September 25, 2015
As the new day begins, I re-mind myself that I have so much to be grateful for just outside my front door. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the day is filled with promise. Even if the skies were gray and rain was on the horizon, there is gratitude to be found in the rain nurturing the Earth. I believe that finding gratitude for the nature around me, gives me a foundation to find gratitude for other aspects of my life. So I start each day with gratitude for my outer world and bring that gratitude into my personal life, affirming that my life is rich. Gratitude matters…
Namaste… Pamela
September 24, 2015
Today, I am re-minded that catching up sometimes means slowing down a little so that you ensure that what you need to get caught-up on gets done correctly. Even if you fall behind you still need to take the time to do the things you need to do in proper fashion. I affirm to myself today, it is okay to be precise. It is okay to get it done right. It is okay to fall behind and I will not guilt myself for it. Today, I will take each task that I am behind on, and work on it in the moment until I complete them one by one. And so it is…
Namaste… Pamela
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