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Marinated Kale Deli Salad

Ingredients 

1 head lacinato kale
½ cup kalamata olives
1 Hass avocado
1 cup julienned cucumber
½ cup walnuts
Dulse, flaxseed oil, or seasoning blend such as Herbamare or our 118 all-seasoning blend (available at 118degrees.com) (Optional)

Preparation

Begin by slicing avocado in half length-wise. Remove pit, scoop out the soft flesh inside, and dice. In a large mixing bowl, combine with all the other salad ingredients (except kale). De-stem the kale by pulling alongside the main stem. Layer piece over piece on a cutting board and roll tightly; then chiffonade into thin strips ¼-inch in thickness. Toss vigorously with other ingredients, massaging the oils of the avocado into the kale so that it becomes soft. This technique creates a texture that is gentler on the palate and more universally enjoyed.

Serves 4

This recipe was taken from HealingLifestyles.com & was written by Jenny Ross in Raw Basics (Hay House,2011)

Chicken Soup for the Soul

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Mothers: 101 Daily Devotions to Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire Mothers

By Susan M. Helm & Karen C. Talcott

How To: Simple Meditation for Beginners

This meditation exercise is an excellent introduction to meditation techniques.

1. Sit or lie comfortably.

2. Close your eyes.

3. Make no effort to control the breath; simply breathe naturally.

4. Focus your attention on the breath and on how the body moves with each inhalation and exhalation. Notice the movement of your body as you breathe. Observe your chest, shoulders, rib cage and belly. Make no effort to control your breath; simply focus your attention. If your mind wanders, simply return your focus back to your breath. Maintain this meditation practice for 2–3 minutes to start, and then try it for longer periods.

This post is an excerpt from Meditation 101: Techniques, Benefits & Beginner’s How-to taken from blog.gaiam.com.

A Mother's Prayer

Lord, give me strength just for today

To lead my children in your way; 

Oh, give me wisdom, Lord, and grace

To show to them your precious face!

And help me, Lord, to teach them, too,

The things of Christ so rich and true,

Just let them see in me, dear Lord,

Your holiness in life and word.

Keep me from sinning with my tongue,

From harsh, quick words that might have stung

Their tender hearts that trust me so

And watch to see which way I go.

Dear Father, keep my thoughts so pure

That they will always know for sure

My Lord has led me all the way,

Lord, grant my prayer just for today.