by Andrea on May 3, 2011
Soul Essentials Lesson 2: Belief in God as my Higher Power
Who is God? Elohim is used frequently in Hebrew. Allah is the Arabic name for God. In Christianity, God is Jehovah. And in 12 Step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, the title Higher Power is a common reference. Maybe you have different names or definitions for God. Theologians and philosophers have studied countless conceptions of who God is. For the purpose of this session, I will use the term God. Your own understanding, opinion and definitions of God are welcomed. This curriculum is intended to add to what you may or may not already believe.
Recently, I read a blog of an agnostic mom. I know there are many out there that don’t believe in God. To you I ask the question ‘can you at least believe that there is a power greater than yourself?’ [click to continue…]
by Nisha on April 26, 2011
I help facilitate weight release for women and the one request I get most often is help with quick, on-the-go meals and snacks. Many moms don’t take the time to sit down with their kids to eat breakfast and lunch, but take advantage of this time that their kids are preoccupied to tackle more important tasks – such as cleaning up, making important phone calls, taking care of organizing the pile of paperwork, etc. We are also often on the run, playing taxi cab for our children and their many activities. While I do talk a lot about the importance of conscious eating, and by that, I mean, experiencing your food when you eat. Not just wolfing something down absent-mindedly. However, as a busy mom of two myself, I realize the importance of having a few go-to options that will not only satisfy hunger, but also provide much needed nourishment and energy. The stores are filled with a plethora of options that WON’T provide that – frozen meals, power bars, even dried meals – just add water! But, these options are so processed that we burn through them quickly and are left hungry again, just an hour later.
Here are a few options for you to help you get the balance of fiber, protein, and good fats quickly. [click to continue…]