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A Different Perspective
A
Different
Perspective! by Margaret De Stefano
What if we subscribe to the philosophy that life is always working out for us. That there is an intelligence far greater than humans at work. That all is interconnected. What if the virus is here to help us? To reset. To remember what is truly important.
Reconnecting with family and community. Reducing travel so the environment, the skies, the air, and our lungs can get a break. Working from home rather than commuting to work. Less pollution. More personal time. An invitation to turn inwards. A deep meditation, rather than the usual extroverted going out to self-soothe. To reconnect with the self. To ask: What is really important to me? A reset economically. Healthcare access for all.
Washing our hands. How did that become a "new" thing? There is a shift underway in our society. What if this virus is an ally in our evolution? In our remembrance of what it means to be connected, humane, living a simpler life, to be more kind to our environment and neighbors. Here's another perspective. Another way of relating to this virus, this unfolding, this evolution. It was time for a change. We all knew that. And, change has arrived.
detox Cabbage Soup
Recipe: 1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee (or any healthy fat of choice) / ½ of a small cabbage, sliced thinly (about 4 cups packed) / 3 stalks of celery, chopped / ½ tsp salt / 2 cloves of garlic, minced / ½-1 tsp grated fresh ginger / 2 ½ cups of good quality broth / fresh cilantro for garnish. Melt fat of choice in a soup pot over medium high heat. Add cabbage, celery, and salt. Saute for 3 –4 minutes, until veggies start to soften, stirring often. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. Add broth and chicken to pot and simmer until veggies are cooked to your liking. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 2 days. (2–3 servings)
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