by Prasanta | Oct 15, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Health, Healthier Living
“Eat soup first and eat it last, and live to till a hundred years be passed”– French Proverb Is homemade broth or stock really worth the trouble? I will tell you “YES” and explain why. In tomorrow’s post, I will share how to make...
by Prasanta | Oct 14, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Creativity, Five Minute Friday, Goals, Intentional Living, Time
Today’s Friday, and on Fridays, I usually participate in a fun five minute writing exercise, over here, at the Gypsy Mama; she provides the prompt and the link-up party. The rules? Write for 5 minutes straight, no editing! {And, after reading my five minute...
by Prasanta | Oct 13, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Creativity
Pick a Day… {Day 13 of 31 Days} Since yesterday was about making a creative space… today is about using the space! If you are just beginning to carve out the spaces like I am, and are trying to find ways and means to continue in creative work, you may also feel...
by Prasanta | Oct 13, 2011 | Hope, Jesus, Journey
“All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken,...
by Prasanta | Oct 12, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Art, Creativity, Home, Inspiration, Spirit
Do you need a place to create, think, write, pray? A creative space offers a designated space to make your art. And making your art, doing the creative things you are gifted with, nourishes the spirit and soul. I encourage you to find a place for this, if you don’t...
by Prasanta | Oct 11, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, Food, Health, Healthier Living
Question: How much sugar does the average adult consume daily? Answer: 22.2 teaspoons Question: What is the recommended amount ? Answer: For women: 6.25 teaspoons For men: 9.4 teaspoons image source Wowza. That’s a lot of sugar. You might be thinking about...
by Prasanta | Oct 10, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living, One Thousand Gifts, Thankfulness
She says keeping track can be life-changing. I agree. Sunlight filtering through trees. Grasses waving in the wind. Pillows. A happy dog’s tail wagging. Forgiveness. Hot cup of cocoa. Friendship. The list above is just some of the things that make a difference,...
by Prasanta | Oct 9, 2011 | Gratefulness, Thankfulness
This past week has been a doozy. I got hit over a week ago with an upper respiratory infection and the very short version of the story is that for a week now, I have not been able to hear out of my left ear. If you were sitting next to me and began whispering in my...
by Prasanta | Oct 8, 2011 | Contentment, Thankfulness
Some days, I just don’t have it. Contentment. image source I grumble. Complain. Stomp. Frown. Cry. I was browsing through other blogs, other posts, etc., and that little ugly voice began to speak. You know the one, the one that says, “your blog isn’t...
by Prasanta | Oct 7, 2011 | 31 Days of Healthier Living
It’s about that time of year — the kids are immersed back in school, the season is changing, and it’s the beginning of the cold and flu season. Many of us (including me) carry a helpful little product in the car or purse, and even have one at home....
