Well, I should be writing a Monday post for body reflection, but my cute little graphics are on my computer and it is dead. Actually the battery needs to be replaced. But that means everything I have is not accessible. And I won’t be home until the 23rd to get it fixed. This is life, ups and downs. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that make us stressed or anxious, even angry, but rather than dwelling on what goes wrong, pivot and do things differently. So, I chose to do things differently! Today, and the rest of the week while traveling, I will post about other things and we can still have lively conversations here in Skool. What do you want to talk about? Comment below and I’ll write a post about it.

There are so many chemicals called food in our lives here in the US. So, I suggest that we cook more often, with real ingredients, and no short cuts (except maybe an instant pot). We have lots of convenient ways to cook in our world compared to building a fire and cooking over it in a cast iron pot (although that is a skill that is lost today). Even many foods are convenient at the grocery: chopped, diced, frozen. So, prep and process is no longer as time consuming and even cooking can be quick. Share your favorite quick recipe below and I'll share one here: Italian Chicken and Rice Use slow cooker or instant pot Ingredients: 1-2 lbs organic or free range chicken (we use boneless skinless thighs) 32 oz of organic Italian dressing 1-2 cups of wild or black rice Instructions: Cook rice until done (sometimes we use left over rice) Put chicken pieces and dressing into the slow cooker or instant pot and cook until chicken is done (we like it falling apart) You can serve the chicken over the rice and serve with a salad Sometimes we add the rice to the chicken and dressing in the instant pot for a quick one pot meal - cook for chicken to be done on pressure. This does make the rice very mushy, but is more like a casserole than anything. Bon Appetite!

Remember that your body needs periodic fasting but not like the kind that is all the rage. We have a natural fast built into our lives when we pay attention. It is usually 12 hours (6pm to 6am) but could go to 14 hours. This natural fast gives the body time to rest and digest. Stop eating 2-3 hours before your typical bedtime, avoid proteins, and slow your fluid intake. All of these will help with your sleep, digestion, and hormones. In the mornings, you should drink a quart of water as soon as you can to rehydrate from the fast. This will help you start your day toward cleansing after the rest and digest period of sleep and break your fast (breakfast).

We’re down here for a little working vacation, soaking in some slower rhythms and fresh air. I snapped a picture of our campsite to share a piece of it with you ☀️ Just a gentle reminder… Health isn’t just about what you’re doing to “fix” your body. It is also about how you’re living your life. Getting outside.Letting your shoulders drop.Laughing more.Stepping out of urgency. These are signals of safety your body understands. You don’t have to wait until everything is perfect to live your life. Take a moment today—step outside, breathe deeper, and let your body feel that it’s okay to be here. 💛 Your health is built in moments like these

I read it in Traveled Body Awareness -Tongue: examine your tongue, don’t brush or scrape it.- Why do not scrape?