this week's ideas to ponder...

"An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day." ~ Henry David Thoreau 

 Photo Credit: Phil Koch, Awareness credit, Michelle Law ;)

“Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.” ~ Epicurus

Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.

Day 19 - Radiating Wisdom

 thank you, again, rebel thriver

Generosity of Spirit as a Source of Happiness (and a lovely image on the book's cover)

 Hungry for Change:A documentary about what is keeping us from Having the Health we deserve.

"It will surprise you when you discover how wise you are." ~ Deepak

"Know that you are walking in the light, that you are the light..." ~ Deepak

Mission: Paradise

Vision Of Paradise - David Wolfe How does this sound to you?

Posted by David Wolfe on Sunday, December 6, 2015

Now is the only moment, so why do I still waste so much time and energy in past and future?

Paramahansa Yogananda

Quote: "Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts."

Rebel Thriver strikes again! Find Your Wild, indeed!! 

There is no box

Understand?

Vision Of Paradise - David Wolfe

eXpand,with love

Your Health is in Your Hands and...

Zen, as in Art of Zen Facebook post from 1/18/16

Homesteading From A to Z by Rebecca Straus October 5, 2015

Applesauce, Always

Homemade applesauce keeps bruised apples that drop off the backyard tree from going to waste. Plus, it’s fun (and easy) to make.

BACKYARD BEEKEEPING

Bees need all the help they can get right now, so if you’ve got a property that’s free of toxic pesticides, this may be a fun hobby to take up. Watching these precious pollinators will keep you in-tune with nature, and you’ll learn a lot from them. Plus there's the honey harvest :)

CAST-IRON COOKING

These skillets are naturally nonstick, due to the oils they absorb from food, and they last forever. Your grandmother’s family heirlooms will probably still be used to prepare food for generations to come.

DO-IT-YOURSELF DETERGENTS

If you care enough about protecting the water supply to get a low-flow toilet, then you probably don’t want to dump bleach and who knows what other chemicals down it when the bowl starts to stink. And is it really healthy to use petrochemical soaps in your dishwater? These all-natural cleaners get the job done and keep the planet healthy.

EGGS EVERY MORNING

If fulfilling your dream of a having backyard flock was your number one reason for moving out to the country, we wouldn’t blame you one bit. Chickens are beautiful and fun to watch, and there are plenty of reasons to Eat More Eggs. 

FORAGING

There’s nothing more satisfying than going for a walk through the woods and coming home with a basket full of raspberries or mulberries. When you live close to nature, you know that fresh, wild fruit is far superior to store-bought—and best of all, free. This is the epitome of living off the land.

GRAZING GOATS

No homestead is complete without a goat to provide a little bit of milk and keep the weeds down. Getting a heritage breed, like this Arapawa, helps protect genetic diversity—something you can feel good about doing. Not to mention goats make great company!

HOMESTEADING FROM A TO Z: Everything you need to help you day dream about moving off-grid and into a tiny house." by Rebecca Straus October 5, 2015

INDOOR HERB GARDEN

Why stop at raised beds? Bringing plants indoors, especially during colder months, brightens the spirit, and keeping potted herbs in the kitchen means you’ll never be without fresh, organic seasoning. This is a step you can take even if you’re still searching for your dream property with lots of land.

JAMS + JELLIES

Foraged more berries than you can possibly eat? No problem. Making homemade preserves is easy, and the feeling of accomplishment you get from sealing the jars and stacking them neatly away is even more satisfying than all the delicious breakfasts you’ll be eating.

KALE

When you’ve got chickens, goats, and a beehive or two to take care of, you probably want to plant some resilient veggies you won’t have spend much time fussing with. Enter kale, a super nutritious green that doesn’t require much attention and grows even into winter. Plus, the purple varieties are beautiful, so you can even incorporate them into the flowerbed.

LINE DRYING

Talk about solar and wind power! If you take a back-to-basics approach to life, forgoing the dryer for a clothesline is a no-brainer. It’s 100 percent sustainable, your clothes will last longer, and they’ll smell fresh and clean, without the use of chemical-laden dryer sheets!

MULCH

Mulched gardens are healthier, have fewer weeds, and are more drought-resistant than unmulched ones. When you’re relying on your raised beds to produce most of the food you’re eating, it pays not to cut corners.

NATURAL BEAUTY

Use homemade soaps and scrubs made from all-natural pantry items to look and smell wonderful, and feel good knowing your personal-care routine is taking care of the Earth.

OFF-GRID

If you can unplug from the municipal electricity grid, then you’ve truly achieved self-sufficiency. Relying on the sun (and not giving money to companies who burn fossil fuels) means living simply and in consort with nature. What could be more ideal than that?

PICKLED PRESERVES

Canning may seem antiquated, but but old-school pickles are where it’s at. They contain only the ingredients you want—no artificial colors or preservatives—and you can enjoy that homegrown taste even in the middle of winter. Plus, they make great gifts for friends who are still eating the store brand.

QUICK COMPOST

Homesteaders try to eat off the land as much as possible. To do that you have to have good soil, which means you need compost, and a lot of it. Taking the time to knock together an ultra-efficient compost bin from reclaimed wood will definitely pay off.

RAIN BARREL

If you’re trying to limit the amount of resources you live on, you definitely can’t overlook this source of free freshwater. Whether you live in a drought area or not, collecting rainwater is the most eco-friendly way to keep your veggies hydrated.

SEED SAVING

There are ecological and economical benefits to saving seeds. Growing rare heirloom varieties year after year helps maintain genetic diversity, and eating food you grew from seeds you didn’t pay for helps your bank balance.

TINY HOME

Having a small eco-footprint isn’t the only good thing about living in a tiny house. Owning less stuff will make you realize how little you actually need and keep your living space and your mind from becoming cluttered. It’s all about minimalism.

UPCYCLING

Pioneers find uses for absolutely everything, and modern-day homesteaders are trying to get into that mindset. A refrigerator that no longer works can extend its cold-storage career as a DIY root cellar. Besides, if you’ve got a tiny house, chances are you’ll need the extra space.

VINEGAR

White vinegar by the gallon is your best friend when it comes to eco-conscious cleaning, and it’s second to homegrown cucumbers in your homemade pickles. Its close cousin, apple cider vinegar, is great for Skin-Care and better for Waking You Up than coffee.

WILDFLOWERS IN THE WINDOW

Fresh wildflowers are the most organic way to brighten up an off-grid home. Bringing a little nature inside will lift your mood.

XERISCAPING

Water-saving gardening helps prepare your garden for unreliable weather. It is simply smart garden planning and key every off-gridder’s success. No matter where you live, it’s probably a good idea to incorporate some aspects of a xeriscape, or water-saving garden, into your garden's design.

YARD-TO-GARDEN

Trading your lawn in for a growing space can be the first step in converting your property into a homestead. It’s easier than you think, and you’ll save on your grocery bill.

ZERO WASTE

Living minimally teaches homesteaders that there’s a use for just about everything. You may think that banana peel is garbage, but there’s a lot you can do with it before tossing it in the compost bin. There’s no such thing as “trash” when you live organically.

Much to learn about nutrition and health

Ayurvedic perspective on coffee, which is, actually, a rich source of Antioxidants.

Body-Kind Coffee is one of the few ways that Vata-types can safely enjoy a cup of coffee with getting over-stressed and depleting their adrenals. 

Coffee is stimulating and depleting, but adding butter and coconut oil can help mitigate the harmful effects.

Day 17 - Being of Service

Enzymes called myrosinases break the sulforaphanes down into isothiocyanates, which... see "I" below

Folate is essential in regulating epigenetic

Grass-fed, organic butter (the kind that is very yellow) is rich in Vitamin A, which is a key for adrenal and thyroid health.  

High in vitamins A, B5, B6, C, E, K1, and K2, folate, potassium, beta carotene and lycopene
Isothiocyanates (found in cruciferous vegetables) combat carcinogens by neutralizing them

Kale: High in Magnesium, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Sulforaphane

Lutein and lycopene are antioxidant carotenoid compounds that help give red, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes and grapefruit, their color

Magnesium is required by enzymes to produce ATP, the energetic currency of the cell (energy)

Nourishing coconut oil contains stable, healthy saturated fats that soothe your nerves and help protect your stomach lining from acidic coffee.

One Question Can Change Your Life a talk by Jonathan Foust

Quinone reductase : type of enzyme that reduces chance of oxidation

Rhonda's Ultimate Micronutrient Smoothie

 note to self: "more liquid next time" :)

Sulforaphanes have powerful anti cancer properties

Tumor suppressor gene, or antioncogene, is a gene that protects a cell from one step on the path to cancer

Uracil : a compound found in living tissue as a constituent base of RNA (ribonucleic acid)
Vitamin A essential for normal immune system function and vision for
What advice (Wisdom) can you offer yourself in times of quiet, meditation, and prayer?
eXtreme health blender drink

Your torch of consciousness should be burning continuously; then there will not be any darkness. ~ Osho

Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid that filters out blue light and tells minimizes oxidation