Not too long ago, I stumbled upon this video and thought I’d share it here.
It’s similar to what I’d seen when observing hive activity inside my Warre hive.
Four day weekend; disconnecting from technology
My goodness has it been busy. I’m actually a bit tired today. Yesterday, was my day of buying food for the ministry that my Lutheran church has at the homeless shelter. Yesterday, I felt like my brain had gone on vacation.
First…
I locked myself out of the SUV before I picked up the groceries. Thankfully, I was at the house and was able to use the spare house key to get inside the house, search for and find the extra key, open the door and everything was fine. That’s the first time I’ve locked myself out of a vehicle since I’ve been driving; so about eighteen years.
Second…
The Homeless shelter food list was left at the house. While I was driving away, I remembered…”oh I forgot the food list!” Back to the house I went to retrieve that list. While in our yard, the SUV died and so I hopped in the other vehicle. Sighs, yeah yesterday was one of those days but I can’t complain. Came back home and the SUV started, no problem.
The Passion Play is winding down, woohoo! No more costumes to sew! I love sewing, but I want a break.
So yeah… I’m really looking forward to the upcoming weekend! More honeybees are coming my way during this Easter holiday and I’ll be off this coming Monday and Tuesday!
While off, I’ll be dialing back the technology interaction a lot! At times we need to take a big break, you know?
I can completely relate to what the lady is feeling in the video. I really dislike when people are so wrapped up in their technology gadgets that they completely ignore the people they are with. If you’re going to spend your time on a device, please don’t ask to spend time with me. I enjoy interacting with people without their technology gadgets.
My Totally Raw Thursday challenge
I’m making some type of raw banana cookie in the food dehydrator!
It’s getting kind of hectic
Where did this past week go? Besides my busy work week, when I arrived home the sewing of Passion Play costumes was on my mind, material was in my hands as I fed it to the my Brother sewing machine.
Of course, by the time I was sewing, the material had been washed, cut and eventually the fabric started looking like robes from a time long past and then something happened. Hours later, after dutifully feeding the fabric to my sewing machine I feel in love with the sewing process again. Sure I like sewing, but this past weekend was different. I reconnected with an emotion that I haven’t experienced in a long time with sewing and I do believe that sewing will be competing with weaving and knitting. Guess what? I stayed up until 3:15 a.m. Saturday morning, sewing! The good news is the bulk of the sewing for the Passion Play was finished and that only leaves the extras; a vest, belt and one head piece. That will be completed within the next few days.
Because of my busy schedule I didn’t get around to posting a Totally Raw Thursday post, but I will be doing so this week.
Avicii – Hey Brother
I love this song and really like that it’s pro military. I don’t agree with all the wars that the United States has been involved with throughout the years
However, I do realize that the freedom that many of us take for granted would not be ours without some of those wars. Regardless of whether a war is “right” or “wrong” it still doesn’t take away from the respect that I have for most that serve within the military deserve.
What’s in your food?
I’ve stumbled upon this video before and while some might be impressed by the modern factory farms. I’m not, it doesn’t strike me as progress.
In our fast paced society, where we have to tamper with things to make them better wouldn’t it be foolish to think that the chemicals that are pumped into animals aren’t passed on to those who consume them?
I’d think that it would be much better to consume animals that didn’t have the added enhancements, right?
Does a healthy person need to do additional cleansing?
One aspect of cleansing that some might not like is the garbage we can uncover when we eliminate. Rather than being turned off by this process, It fascinates me. I’m amazed at the changes we can witness when we really focus on cleansing.
I eat extremely healthy. Only whole foods, no fake foods/meats, processed sugars, etc. My intake is high raw but I realize what I eat is only part of the equation. Equally important is keeping my body healthy through exercise, my mind healthy by being positive and my spiritual health vibrant by having a close relationship with Christ. I believe, all these are important for individuals.
Even with all that, I’ve found that I need to do additional cleanses. The reasoning behind this (for me at least) is simple. We’re bombarded with a variety of chemicals through our environment and though our bodies do cleanse, I’m skeptical that it can handle the amount of unhealthy toxins that we are exposed too. Seeing what has come out (and chatting with other like minded folks) is an indication that at times we do need to kick it up a few notches.
Besides following a whole/high raw foods eating lifestyle I also add juice fasts and enemas into the mix and as with anything else I’ve done countless research before deciding that they are right for myself.
Some might view this as extreme but I see it as the way we all should eat. Also, the impact it has had on my health is a powerful persuader. I’ve mentioned often before, that initially it was hard to imagine I could feel any better than I already do, but adding the ‘extra’s to help my body out has done just that.
Recently, I stumbled upon Dr. Emil K. Schandl on Youtube. I really enjoy watching him on YouTube. He talked about the importance of doing cleansing even if you’re in ‘pristine health.’ Interesting indeed…
Dr. Emil K. Schandl, is a clinical biochemist and oncobiologist based in Hollywood, Florida. Lot’s of great information about this man and I’m interested in learning more.
Since I’m always looking to increase my knowledge about natural remedies I purchased the book, The Oil That Heals: A Physician’s Successes With Castor Oil Treatments. While I’m familiar with castor oil and its health benefits, I know there’s still a lot to learn. This should be an interesting read.
Castor oil… my does that bring back memories! As a child, my mother would give my brother and me a spoonful of it almost every single day. Blech! It wasn’t a punishment, she knew about the benefits of castor oil and she wanted to make sure we received them. Gee… thanks mom!
My mother did (eventually) upgrade castor oil to cod liver oil, still vile tasting stuff but not nearly as disgusting as castor oil. I will say that my brother and I rarely had an issue with constipation. 😉
Book Giveaway: Rawvolution by Matt Amsden
Well, I’m a few days late for this aren’t I? The Passion Play is right around the corner and I’m still sewing costumes. I also had a sore throat for a day or two but I feel much better now. To say it’s been busy, would be an understatement, but I’m still staying positive and moving forward!
I do believe I have a book to give away, right?
Here’s the book, Rawvolution by Matt Amsden. Matt Amsden is a raw food chef
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Taken from his site…
Matt began eating a diet of exclusively raw foods virtually overnight after hearing a radio interview, with author David Wolfe, in 1998. Soon after, Matt started the world’s first raw meal delivery service, and along with his wife Janabai, a raw café in Santa Monica, California. Matt has shared his talent with thousands including Alicia Silverstone, Cher, Susan Sarandon and super-model Carol Alt.
This giveaway will be open for the month of April. Keep checking back to this entry since I might add something else to this giveaway or include it as a separate giveaway.
How do I enter the Book giveaway?
- Leave a comment in the comment section letting me know some of your favorite raw foods and link back to this post on your own site. The types of raw food you like doesn’t have to be gourmet raw food, it could be a special salad, fruit, veggies, etc.
- If you include a raw food recipe post on your site, and link back to this post you receive another entry.
I’ll be using the random numbers generator to determine the winner.