All of my meals are eaten at a wooden plank table, in wooden bowls, and the same bowl is used for the entire meal. This practically elimi- nates the dish-washing problem. With no sauces and no frying, there are few dishes to wash and pans to scrub. I eat my salads with chop sticks, because they are more selective and discriminating in picking up food than the shovel-like fork. I also feel that wooden eating utensils are more neutral and modify the flavor less than the metallic table tools.
My food habits are simple, economical and practical. In modern life, the business of procuring the necessities of life has shifted from the wood lot, the garden, the kitchen and the family to the factory and large-scale enterprise. In my case, I have moved my center back to the land. I raise the food that I eat. I find it sufficient, delicious and nourishing. On this diet, I maintain a rugged health, without patron- izing too many doctors. My apothecary shop is the woods and fields. By attention to diet, many diseases can be prevented, and others miti- gated. It is a just observation that he who lives by intelligent rules and a wholesome diet is a physician unto himself. With vegetables, fruits, nuts and cereals, I have maintained a healthy body as the vehicle for a sane mind and a purposeful, harmless life.
Simple and enlightened living is the way of truth. I can think of no other reason for existence than “to love” and “be loved”, and the sim- plicity of love is the key to both Self-realization and God-realization. True living is an expression of the poetry of our soul; it is a worthy offering to the divine in the form of selfless service. May we all aspire to create a work of art with the fabric of our lives.
Wes Milliman Ann Arbor, MI
Start SMART, Finish STRONG
Having been a teenage mother I understand personally the challenges faced by teens and the split second decisons that can alter the trajec- tory of their lives. Despite the odds against me, I was able to get my life back on track and eventually became a highly successsful business manager of businesses that grossed million plus revenues, all without a college degree. How much more could the youth of our community accomplish with SMART goals, a framework for quality decisions and effective actions that creates results and is memorable WITH a college degree ?
In the face of my greatest personal loss, the unexpected death of Blease, my fourteen year old son in 1995 ushered me into a spiritual and emotional valley. In the shadow of my son’s death, my grieving and healing process connected me to my life’s purpose. The journey that occured as a result of getting my life back on track after this devas- tating loss led to the creative development of The DRIVE5 Advantage empowerment process. This process is based on the personal habits that empowered me to achieve my professional goals while at the same time served as a framework for me as I began to shift my life with a new purpose, increasing the capacity of individuals to make quality deci- sons and take relevant and effective actions towards their purpose and dreams. I am currently developing “Start SMART, Finish STRONG” with The DRIVE5 Advantage for youth. Simran, thank you for sharing your light so that others are inspired to do the same.
Jackie Capers-Brown—Columbia, SC
jackiebrown1203@live.com
www.1111mag.com
Congratulations on all you havd accomplished. Often times the pain in our lives is there to bring out a greater gift to all of humanity. It is the most unconditional act of love and service that you and Blease participated in as souls and human beings by being who you had to be. I honor, commend and applaud you for your strength, courage and compassion. Keep up the great work and continue to be especially lov- ing to YOU!
—Simran
Empowering Myself I Empower YOU
Some time go I was asked to write a letter responding to a friend re- garding their curiosity about what helped me heal. I would like to share it with others in the event that it can be an option for them as well.
My healing is in relationship. It has been beneficial to have worked with skilled alternative health professionals and a life coach. These heal- ing relationships have been sustained over time – measured in years. It is also my awareness that healing occurs at the cellular level. And as I do the healing practices that help me, that information is communicat- ed at the cellular to all other human beings. Consequently, there is no need for me to expound as to “how I did it.” Talking about my illness just keeps me sick. Writing articles about it sends time and energy away from doing the many practices that really help. And, in no way, morally or otherwise am I responsible for any one else’s health except my own. And, conversely, no one else is responsible for my health except me.
My life has vastly improved by following two principles: I figure out what personally gives me joy. I go out and get in situations where that is what I feel. I answer the question on what helps me feel just a little better, going out and doing exactly that. That’s pretty much it.
Good luck in your healing journey, my friends. May you use your great strengths to find all you need.
Bill Walling, SC
Bill,
This is the way of quiet leadership. Allowing oneself to share lovingly, without
expectation...yet with boundaries for oneself. The most won- derful aspect of this letter was the fact as you consciously attend to personal needs, you do not wish to dwell you in your illness, but focus on your dreams and desires. Your example of leadership will be a mes- sage for many I am sure. Many blessings always, Simran
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