Witchy Woman Walking

We all have lessons to learn in this life, but some of them we have to learn over and over  again. The hardest learned lessons are often the ones coated in shame. There are many reasons why a person might feel shame, but sometimes the feelings go deeper than our own lived experience. When we connect with formative moments from our past, we may find that our deep-seated shame was actually inherited from someone else. True healing becomes possible when we shed light on these shadows. As we stroll through the spring forest, consider putting down the embarrassments that were never yours to bear. 

What am I reading?
The Unwritten Rules of Magic by Harper Ross
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781250394552

The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up: Find Your Path, Face Your Shadow, Discover Your True Self by Beatrice Chestnut, PhD and Urania Paes
 https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781642970319

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What’s playing on repeat?
Florescent Adolescent by the Arctic Monkeys 

What’s for dinner? 
Vegetarian Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ingredients:
10 oz extra firm tofu
1/2 cup coconut aminos 
1/2 tsp chili garlic paste or sriracha  
1/2 tsp agave or maple syrup
1/4 tsp black pepper
2/3 cups carrots, grated  
1/2 medium white onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp ginger, freshly grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced 
Instructions:
In a large skillet heat oil on medium-high. Add tofu and cook till golden brown about 3-4 minutes per side. 
In a small bowl whisk together coconut aminos (can sub soy sauce or tamari), sweetener, black pepper and sriracha or chili oil. 
Pour sauce over tofu then add onion and sauté for 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic; sauté till fragrant. Add cabbage and carrots sauté about 5 minutes.
Serve over rice or rice noodles. 

Moon Milk Tea
Ingredients: 
1/2 cup water
1 cup milk (dairy or your favorite plant-based milk)
1 tsp butterfly pea tea (or one teabag)
1/2 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon)
1 tsp chamomile tea (or one teabag)
1 tsp honey (or to taste)
Instructions:
In a small pot, heat the water and add the butterfly pea tea, cinnamon, and chamomile. Let it simmer on low heat for about 3 minutes.
Add the milk and keep on low heat until it’s hot but not boiling.
Use a sieve to strain out the leaves from the tea.
Add a pinch of cinnamon on top. Enjoy!

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Who is the face in the mirror? Beyond the facial features and the various masks we wear, what is real underneath it all? We spend a great deal of time analyzing our reflections, but we rarely look deeply enough to uncover the authentic self within. If you took the time to gaze into your own eyes, without breaking contact, what would they tell you? When there was no one around to impress, what secrets would they reveal? A mirror, a dimly lit room, and a candle for illumination is all you need to start this inner exploration. Are you ready to discover the real you?
What am I reading?
The Crone of Midnight Embers (Myrtlewood Series Book 1 of 6) by Iris Beaglehole 
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781738609321
The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind by Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin 
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780063382381

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What's playing on repeat?
Santeria by Sublime 

What's for dinner?
Kale Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
1 chicken breast, grilled and sliced 
1 cup quinoa, cooled
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 cup kale, shredded
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup pistachios, salted
mint leaves to taste, chopped
¾ cup goat cheese or feta cheese crumbles
1 avocado, sliced
1–2 lemons (juice of 1–2 lemons)
4–6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add shredded kale to a large bowl. Pour in 1-2 tablespoons of the olive oil and massage the kale with your hands for 1-2 minutes until it softens. 
Add cooked quinoa, blueberries, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, chopped mint, avocado and feta cheese to the massaged kale.
Top with grilled chicken slices. 
Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days. Add avocado before serving if prepped ahead.

Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients:
½ cup natural peanut butter, almond butter or sunflower seed butter
¾ cup crispy rice cereal
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted 
Instructions:
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Combine peanut butter, cereal and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Roll the mixture into 12 balls, using about 2 teaspoons for each. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze the balls until firm, about 15 minutes.
Roll the balls in melted chocolate. Return to the freezer until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.

We Can Do Hard Things: Jane Fonda: How to Not Lose Yourself Right Now
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Embarking on a spiritual life involves looking into all the deep, dark corners. In these places we learn more about the way we're moving through this human journey. Our closets may seem mundane, but they're actually the perfect place to do genuine spiritual work. What is your closet saying about you? And is your current wardrobe a true representation of how you want to feel in the world? As we wander through the budding forest, imagine confronting your chaotic closet and whittling it down to only the pieces that speak to the style in your soul. 
What am I reading?
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781982112820
The Wisdom of the Enneagram:
The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Typesby Don Richard Ross & Russ Hudson
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780553378207

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What am I playing on repeat? 
Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top

What is for dinner?
Honey Garlic Sausage and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Ingredients:
 14 ounces of pre-cooked sausage 
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 large head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste 
Honey Garlic Sauce:
¼ cup honey
¼ cup of low-sodium soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
4 cloves, minced
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry for thickening.
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes. This gives them a head start to become tender.
While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
 After 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the sliced sausage and broccoli florets to the pan with the sweet potatoes. Drizzle half of the honey garlic sauce over everything. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the broccoli is crisp-tender.
Remove from the oven and drizzle the remaining sauce over the top. Toss one last time to ensure everything is coated in that delicious glaze. Enjoy!

Strawberry Lavender Milkshake
Ingredients:
4 oz fresh strawberries washed
Splash whole milk
1/4 tsp dried culinary lavender
2 large scoops vanilla ice cream
2 tsp strawberry jam or preserves
Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
Wash strawberries then cut into large chunks.
Add the strawberries, milk, dried lavender, and vanilla ice cream to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Line the inside of glass with jam, pour in milkshake, top with whipped cream. Enjoy! 
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Anxiety has a way of creeping up on us. Sometimes the source of our unease is easy to pinpoint, while others times it seems to bubble up without cause. The natural tendency is to push away the anxious thoughts or deny they exist at all. Unfortunately, this rarely helps matters; in fact, it often makes things much worse. But what if we were able to face our anxiety head on? And what if we could use our spiritual practice as an additional tool to support ourselves through these anxious periods? Is it possible that anxiety could actually serve as a useful teacher? As we listen to the pitter-patter of the spring rain, consider how you might create a new relationship with the anxiety in your life.  
What am I reading? 
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman 
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781501160844
How to Kill a Witch: The Patriarchy's Guide to Silencing Women by Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell 
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781464241222

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What’s playing on repeat?
Song of Sorrow by Elle King

What’s for dinner?
Mediterranean Baked Cod
Ingredients:
1 ½ pounds cod fillet
1 small red onion OR large shallot, sliced
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 pound cherry tomatoes halved
¼ cup sliced black olives
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt & pepper to taste
¼ cup white wine OR water
4 tablespoons butter chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a rectangular baking dish that will comfortably hold all your cod pieces and tomatoes and place the fish inside.
Scatter the onion, garlic, tomatoes and olives around the fish.
 Drizzle the olive oil all over the ingredients in the dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
 Pour the water into the dish. Scatter the butter evenly over the dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes and fish are cooked.

Tofu Matcha White Chocolate Mousse Ingredients:
Mousse
12 oz (340 gr) silken tofu
6 oz (170 gr) white chocolate, melted
1 tbsp matcha powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
Greek/coconut yogurt
Berries
Instructions
Blend silken tofu, melted white chocolate, matcha powder, and vanilla extract in a blender until smooth.
Pour the mixture into serving glasses.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the mousse set.
Top with toppings. Serve.
https://jajabakes.com/wprm_print/tofu-matcha-white-chocolate-mousse
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What am I reading?
Letting Magic In by Maia Toll
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780762480418
The Untethered Soul by Micheal A. Singer
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781572245372

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What’s playing on repeat?
Curbside Prophet by Jason Mraz

What’s for dinner?
Thai Peanut Chicken 
Ingredients:
1 Ib chicken breast or tofu
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup peanut butter, 
2 tbsps tamari
 1-3 tsps honey
 2 tbsps lime juice
2 garlic cloves
I inch fresh ginger
3 tbsps water
4 cups green cabbage
1/2 red pepper 
1/2 mango or 1 cup pineapple 
4 stalks green onion
Instructions: 
1. Mince the garlic and ginger. Chop the cabbage. Shred the carrot. Dice the red bell pepper. Cube the mango or pineapple. Chop the green onion.
Add the chicken to a small bowl and season with chili powder, smoked paprika and sea salt. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken on both sides until cooked through, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Remove, let cool slightly and then shred with two forks.
In a blender, add the peanut butter, tamari, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
 In a large bowl, add the cabbage, carrots, pepper, mango and green onions.
Add the shredded chicken to the bowl and toss with the dressing. Enjoy!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
Ingredients:
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil Any neutral-flavored oil like vegetable or canola
2 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon peanut butter
Instructions:
Stir together the dry ingredients in a microwave-safe mug: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make sure there are no clumps.

Add in the oil and milk, stirring until smooth.

Drop the peanut butter into the center of the batter and gently press it down.

Microwave on high for 1 minute. If needed, adjust the time by a few seconds depending on your microwave.

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