Witchy Woman Walking

The Universe has a unique way of communicating with us, but often we're too distracted to notice the signs we're given. Sometimes we do notice the signs, but quickly disregard them as mere "coincidence". But what if that repeated number, animal visitation, reoccurring symbol or song, or electrical occurrence isn't a coincidence at all? What if these are truly signs from the Divine? Is it possible that our passed loved ones, ancestors, guardian angels, and spirit guides really are working to get our attention each day? As we wander through the lush summer woods, consider the signs that have come into your life. Is it time to start paying attention? 
What am I reading?
The Reimagining of Thornwood House by Jaleigh Johnson 
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9798217188819
The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price
 https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593241424

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What’s playing on repeat?
One Way by Twenty One Pilots 

What’s for dinner?
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Ingredients: 
I lb orzo pasta
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumbers
Bell pepper 
Garlic
Pickled onions & juice 
Capers 
Juice of 2 lemons
Handful of fresh basil
Handful of fresh dill
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper 
Instructions: Cook pasta according to package. Chop veggies and herbs. Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and pickled onion juice in a large bowl. Add cooked pasta, coat thoroughly. Add veggies, herbs, and chickpeas. Grate Parmesan over the top, mix again. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy! 

Lavender Brownies 
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter
3 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
4 eggs 
1.5 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
Line of 8x8 baking pan with parchment.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
Melt the butter in a small pot over very low heat.
When melted, add the dried lavender. Stir gently to cover all flowers.
On very low heat, allow the flowers to impart their flavour into the butter.
After about 8 minutes, remove the pot from the heat. Strain the butter into a medium sized bowl.
Stir in the cocoa. Blend in the sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients. 
Blend all together and spoon into the pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes. 
Enjoy! 

The Hearth 
https://thehearth.circle.so/c/invitiation
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How do we live a good life? What components do we need to create a purposeful existence? Far too often, we get trapped into thinking that our lives must look a certain way by a certain age. We think we have to have it all figured out before we even know what we truly want out of life. What if our lives could feel rich and creative and exciting at any age? As we strive to beat the oppressive summer heat, let’s reflect on how to bring more love, engagement, and excitement into our days no matter what season of life we’re in. Oh, and one more thing… don’t forget to check out The Hearth! (see the link at the end of the show notes.)

What am I reading?
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593638910

Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma by Luis Mojica
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781401998387

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What’s playing on repeat?
We Might As Well Be Strangers by Weezer, Wednesday 

What’s for dinner?
Mediterranean Cabbage Salad 
Ingredients:
Cabbage
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumbers
Avocados
Olives
Pickled onions
1 can chickpeas, rinsed  
Tofu
Marinade for Tofu: 
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tsp red pepper flakes 
1 tablespoon miso paste 
Dressing:
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Juice of one lemon
Pickled onion juice 
Minced garlic (to taste) 
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
Salt & pepper 
Instructions: Mix together tofu marinade, dice tofu into cubes, add to marinade, coat thoroughly, set aside. In a large bowl, mix together dressing ingredients, set aside. Wash and chop cabbage, add to bowl with dressing, use hands to toss and coat thoroughly. Chop cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, dice avocado, chop olives and pickled onions, add to bowl, mix. Add tofu w/ marinade and chickpeas to bowl, toss, and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy! 

Sparkling Orange-Lemon Refresher
Ingredients: 
3 large, freshly squeezed oranges, 3/4 cup juice 
 2 large, freshly squeezed, 1/3 cup juice  
2-3 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
3 cups cold water
 2 cups seltzer
Fresh mint leaves and extra orange/lemon slices
Ice cubes 
Instructions:
In a large pitcher, mix the freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice.
 Stir in your choice of honey or syrup until completely dissolved.
 Pour in the 3 cups of cold water.
Fill glasses with ice cubes, add seltzer and citrus drink, garnish with citrus slices and a few mint leaves. Enjoy!
The Hearth 
https://thehearth.circle.so/c/invitiation
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Community is a deeply important aspect of human life. It’s not a specific place exactly, it’s more of a shared space of belonging. We might find community in our local neighborhoods or even virtually across continents. What matters is that there is a common purpose within the group, something that brings everyone together through a shared need. Over the past 2.5 years, this podcast has built a community of lovely witchy people spanning across 141 countries. In an effort to build this circle more fully, there will soon be an invitation to gather in a new way, stay tuned! As we take in the sounds of summer, consider the communities in your life. Are they meeting your current needs? Or is it time to expand further? 

What am I reading?
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593798430
Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Dr. Qing Li
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780525559856

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What’s playing on repeat?
Bizarre Love Triangle by New Order

What’s for dinner?
Cucumber Sushi Boats 
Ingredients:
4 oz salmon filet
Salt & pepper
2 tsp avocado oil 
1 tbsp coconut amino
1 tsp lime juice
1 large cucumber
¼ cup cooked rice or cooked cauliflower rice
¼ avocado, diced
1 tbsp spicy mayo
green onion, chopped
Instructions:
Pat the salmon dry and slice the salmon into small cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat the avocado oil in a pan over medium heat and add the salmon. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Add the coconut aminos and lime juice at the end and stir to scrape up any stuck pieces of salmon on the bottom of the pan, and coat the salmon. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Wash the cucumber well, slice off the ends, and slice it in half vertically. Scoop out the inside of the cucumber until the cucumber is fully hollowed out.
Assemble the boats by filling with rice, then topping with salmon, avocado, spicy mayo, and green onion. Serve fresh.
https://unboundwellness.com/salmon-cucumber-boats/

Protein Banana Pudding
1 cup plain Greek yogurt(or blended cottage cheese)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
1 banana, sliced
Graham crackers
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a cup, bowl, or meal prep container, layer the yogurt mixture with sliced banana and graham crackers. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best taste
Serve cold and enjoy!
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The summer solstice is here! This is a time of abundance, fertility, and joy. And yet, many people forgo the experience of joy, thinking that pleasure must wait until later, when they’re a “better” version of themselves. But what if later never comes? Tomorrow is not guaranteed for any of us; therefore, we must embrace joy in the now. To do this, we must become fully embodied humans, using all of our senses to tap into the soul living within. Enjoy the meal, take the swim, dance with abandon; it’s in these simple, mundane, miraculous moments when we truly know happiness. As we walk toward the summer solstice, accept the invitation to choose joy today. You deserve it just as you are. 

What am I reading?
The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick 
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780778310907
Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780316399272

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What’s playing on repeat?
Boys Don’t Cry by the Cure 

What’s for dinner? 
Solo Snack Board
Choose a soft spreadable cheese option and a hard cheese 
 Choose 1–2 cured meat options. Prosciutto, spicy Calabrese salami, or rolled deli turkey work perfectly in small portions. Or plant-based options like tofu or tempeh 
Add 1–2 handfuls of crisp produce. Try  apple slices, carrots, cucumbers, or bell pepper strips. Berries are another wonderful addition. 
 Include 1–2 kinds of crackers or crusty bread.
 Bring it all together with a small scoop of savory or sweet dip, such as hummus, honey, tzatziki, or a dab of spicy mustard.
 Finish the board with a few salted nuts, pickles, olives, or a square of dark chocolate. 
Prebiotic Mocktail
Ingredients: 
1 can poppi Strawberry Lemon Probiotic Soda
3 strawberries, chopped
3 mint leaves
Juice of half a lemon 
Ice
Instructions: 
In a tall glass, add strawberries, mint, honey, and lemon juice and muddle. 
Fill glass with ice and top with poppi Strawberry Lemon Probiotic Soda.
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How do you start your day? Be honest… Do you greet the day with intention? Or does chaos reign each morning? It’s no secret that many of us have aren’t morning people, we’d rather hit the snooze button a few (dozen!) times than develop a morning routine. Some of us habitually reach for our phones before we’ve barely opened our eyes. Unfortunately, our reluctant waking may set us up for a less magical day and a less restful night. By creating a morning ritual infused with feminine energy, we give our parasympathetic nervous systems an opportunity to enter a rest & digest cycle. As we journey through the late spring woods, consider how you might revamp your own morning rituals. 

What am I reading?
The Alchemy of Flowers by Laura Resau
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781400349098
The Anatomy of Awakening: The Five Hidden Codes to Activate Self Healing, Unlock Your Higher Consciousness and Live Your Divine Destiny by Dr. Sue Morter
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781401998608

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What’s playing on repeat?
Can’t Hold Us by Macklemore 

What’s for dinner?
Lentil Salad
Ingredients:
For the salad
1 1/2 cups dry green lentils or 4 1/2 cups cooked/canned
5 cups water
1 medium english cucumber, diced
1 cup diced small red onion
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced small
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta, optional I used Violife vegan feta
3-4 cups arugula or baby spinach, optional
For the dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons agave
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
few shakes ground black pepper
Instructions:
Add the lentils and water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and rinse under cold water so they stop cooking and cool fast. Add them to a large bowl.

Chop the cucumber, red onion, red pepper and parsley and add them to the bowl with the lentils.

Whisk all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a mason jar and shake until well combined.

Pour the dressing over the lentils and vegetables and stir everything together. Stir in the feta, if using, and serve over a bed of arugula or baby spinach, if desired. You can also simply mix the greens into the salad. Enjoy! 

Watermelon Salad W/ Feta & Mint
Ingredients:
Dressing:
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ minced garlic clove 
¼ teaspoon salt
For the salad:
5 cups cubed watermelon
1 cup diced cucumber
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
⅓ cup crumbled feta
1 avocado, cubed
⅓ cup torn fresh mint or basil leaves
½ jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced, optional
Sprinkle sea salt
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