Lassis digest easier than yogurt. Blending breaks up the gel and spices combat mucous. Lemon helps reduce the astringency of churned yogurt which can be slightly constipative.
The amount of water in a lassi varies with strength of digestion. Those with weaker digestion can use non fat yogurt with a 1:3 ratio of yogurt to water. For stronger digestions 3:1 ratio of yogurt to water.
Lemons are okay to mix with yogurt because it is already soured. Mixing lemons with milk, other the hand, curdles in the stomach!
Ingredients
1/4 tsp CUMIN
1/8 whole LEMON
2 pinch SALT (MINERAL SALT)
2/3 c WATER
1/3 c YOGURT
Instructions
Puree all ingredients in a blender and serve. Here 1/8 lemon means a normal “wedge” or slice of lemon.
We often desire immediate results in everything we do, but that’s simply not realistic. Each person is unique, entering any endeavor with different skill sets, contacts, motivations, and goals.
Avoid the Comparison Trap
It’s crucial to avoid comparing yourself to others. The individual who seems to achieve success overnight might actually be 14 years into their “overnight success” journey, while you might be just one year in. The key differences are time, consistency, grit, and perseverance. Remember, you never truly lose or fail unless you quit.
Be Kind to Yourself
Celebrate your own growth and successes. There’s no need to be your own worst critic—the world already has plenty of those. Keep pushing forward.
We all experience moments where feelings of shame, embarrassment, or guilt overwhelm us. Recognizing these emotions and knowing how to handle them can make a big difference. Here are some signs of a shame spiral and tips to overcome them.
**Signs of a Shame Spiral:** – Thoughts that everyone is judging you or dislikes you. – Gathering evidence that all of your thoughts are true. – The urge to quit, isolate, withdraw, or run away. – Anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. – An event triggering feelings of shame, embarrassment, guilt, or inadequacy. – Feeling like you can’t do anything right and that you’re a failure.
**Tips to Overcome a Shame Spiral:** 1. **Have compassion for yourself.** 2. **Work on your positive self-talk.** 3. **Forgive your mistakes.** 4. **Find the root of the same.** 5. **Talk about your feelings.** 6. **Find a healthy emotional outlet.**
“Kindness is one thing you can’t give away. It always comes back.”
Meditative drawing is a form of art therapy that uses the focus and calmness of meditation with the creative freedom of drawing to relax and focus the mind. This practice isn’t about creating perfect artwork but about the process of drawing itself. It all comes down to living in the now and allowing your ideas to come to you naturally on paper. When you explore your creativity through meditative drawing, you can observe your thoughts and feelings without passing judgment.
There’s no right or wrong in meditative drawing. It all comes down to using mindfulness to help you connect with the present moment and expressing yourself freely.
Meditative drawing can take many forms. Some people may find peace in drawing simple shapes or patterns, while others might enjoy more detailed work like sketching nature scenes or designing intricate patterns. The important thing is that the procedure should be soothing and joyful, promoting inner peace and helping to settle the mind.
This form of meditation can be particularly beneficial for those who find traditional seated meditation challenging. It presents a dynamic and imaginative substitute for mindfulness. You can bring your attention back to the current moment by concentrating on the actual act of drawing.
Steps to begin meditative drawing
1. Find a comfortable seat: Select a peaceful, cozy area where you may sit without being bothered. It could be a comfortable chair, a floor cushion, or perhaps a bench in a serene outdoor area.
2. Relax your body: Begin by taking a few deep breaths to relax your body. Release any tension in your hands, neck, and shoulders. You can become more calm and focused by practicing relaxation.
3. Feel the pen in your hand: Hold your drawing tool and pay attention to how it feels in your hand. Take note of its motion on the paper, as well as its weight and texture. You may develop a stronger bond with the drawing process by being more mindful of this.
4. Draw without judgment: Let go of any critical thoughts about your drawing skills. Drawing as a meditation is more about the process than the product. Give your hand free reign to roam across the page.
5. Stay connected to your senses: As you draw, engage with your senses. Take note of any scents in the air, feel the movement of your hand, and hear the sound of the pen on the paper. The senses working together to improve consciousness.
6. Reflect on your drawings: After you finish drawing, spend some time reflecting on the experience. Think back on your experiences and the feelings and ideas that came up.
Sweet, soothes the liver and builds the blood. Cherries and most red, blue or orange foods are a home remedy for the liver and anemia.
Ingredients
4 c CHERRY
1/2 c RAW SUGAR
1 tbsp ROSE PETALS
Instructions
Boil 1/3c water in sugar until dissolved. Remove cherry pits and blend ingredients. Put in freezer. After one hour or when ice begins to form, stir every fifteen minutes until frozen.
If dried cherries use 2c + enough water to fill a quart. Boil water and dried cherries with sugar until sugar is dissolved and cherries are re-hydrated.
Anna Godfrey 
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