EFTMUSE

"I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center." Kurt Vonnegut

Keeping luggage safe

Its always a challenge to keep track of our "stuff" when traveling. it seems some airports are more challenging than others. Get to the luggage pickup pronto in Lima, Peru. Rescued my suitcase a few years ago from someone that was trying to take it. this caution goes for any major city or port of entry. I've been carrying less and less and find it liberating. My theory is if you forget it buy it there or do without and put it on your list next time. TIP: upon arriving home, even though you may be tired, clean case and restock basics-shampoo etc-before putting it away. I also always keep a pair of slippers packed along with a hot water bottle. For the list makers, make a list of all the basics and keep it in the suitcase as a packing list. Safe travels.

Waiting for snow

If and when it snows, I will dash out the door with a piece of "frozen" black construction paper and "catch" snowflakes. its fun to see how everyone really is different. (put paper in the freezer ahead of time) Have fun. Maybe also run around and try to catch them on your tongue:)

Cranberry Walnut Slaw

On the far side of the plate find this slaw. To make:
Shred cabbage-I like Napa
Shred 4 0z carrots
1 C. Walnuts
1 T. Lemon juice
1/4 C. Minced fresh parsley
Mix all together add slaw dressing of choice. I use real mayo + lemon juice + dijon mustard + a little horseradish. Mix all and enjoy. Slaw recipe from Chef Dhamani

Abraham Lincoln

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other"

Travel hint

Before you pack, take a digital picture of everything that will be in your suitcase + a picture of the outside of the suitcase. Do you have a special color strap or tag, then it will be recorded. Just creates a record + peace of mind

Be a kid again

Remember how much fun it was to play hopscotch, jump rope or swing on a swing-really high:) ? Do one of these fun things for 10 minutes 3 times a day and you just got the recommended 30 minutes of exercise. Now wasn't that fun?

An easy way to banish stress

Try using Yogic breathing + tapping on your favorite "point" or all of them (see right sidebar for printable tapping chart). Start by sitting or standing comfortably, then breathe in slowly to a count of 5, hold your breath for 5, then slowly breathe out for a count of 8-10 all the while tapping or rubbing EFT points.

Another good food choice

Here is one of my favourite weekend meals. Pancakes with Greek Yogurt (high in protein) and in this meal Pomegranite seeds and a sliced banana. Yum, yum.

What makes you happy?

We tend to be sold the idea that the latest "thing" will make us happy. Things don't generate happiness, they might be fun. But that wears off quickly and we go looking again. So what makes you happy? Use EFT for more awareness.

"Even if I might get confused about what makes me happy, I choose to be more aware of the real happiness in my life. It isn't_____(fill in the blank), it's________(fill in the blank) and I am grateful to know the difference. I don't need others telling me what will make me happy. Only I can know that."

My favourite sports drink combo

Chase that Turkey!!!

What did you do Thanksgiving morning? Me, I got up early and I went out for a cool, windy, drizzly Turkey Trot. "Caught" a pumpkin pie. Got a neat shirt and medal. Plus had a great time at the Chase Turkey Trot. Then came home and cooked a feast for the family.

Give the gift of safety

For the first 20 people who wish to give a "Road ID" band for a gift use this code to receive a discount on their order. "thanksmichael1573858", go to roadid.com and be safe wherever you travel.

Yummy carrot side dish

Warm and toasty cumin carrots
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 tsp. Minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 C sliced carrots 1/4 inch thick
1/4 tsp. Sea salt
2 Tbsp. Water
1 tsp. Fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Maple syrup
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Toast cumin seeds in dry saute pan over medium heat, shaking pan back and forth till seeds start to pop and become aromatic. Immediately add olive oil, ginger and saute for 1 minute.
Stir in carrots, salt and turn down heat to medium-low. Add water, cover and cook about 2 minutes untill carrots are barely tender. Stir in lemon and maple syrup.
Garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!

A Tapping Tip

Try tapping with EFT using this phrase, or a variation you make.
"I bless and embrace all of my abilities, even those that_____". (fill in the blank-don't censor it)

What I'm cooking with

I am reading/cooking with a new cookbook a friend found for me.
"Spirit of the Earth", native cooking from Latin America, by Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs. Looks like there will be many delicious adventures in my kitchen!

This is November?

We haven't had a hard freeze yet and my Lavender is blooming!

At Machu Picchu

They pick up 3 thousand empty water bottles every day! Good reason to travel with a refillable bottle, and a filter if needed. I'm doing my part are you?

Irish Proverb

Do not resent growing old. Many are denied the privilege.

Did you know?

October 30th is International fitness day. Sign up @ www.internationalfitnessday.com (its free) and then do 30 minutes of walking, running, gardening etc. on Friday. I'm doing my part, are you?

A beautiful fall day

On my last run as I was going down the trail, I saw what I thought was a very large earthworm, in fact it was a garter snake sunning himself on the dark surface. As I got closer he slithered off the trail into the grass. A much safer place considering the bike traffic. Later I saw my favorite grey heron fishing in the pond. Later a large hawk was overhead riding the thermals overhead. Seems everyone was enjoying the beautiful weather :)

Lets Say Thanks

Go to www.LetsSayThanks.com  where you can pick out a card and message for the inside to send to a soldier in Iraq. Xerox will print and mail the card at no cost to you. A nice thing to do for those so far from home.

Maple-glazed salmon

No this isn't sweet but very savoury and yummy. It has become one of our favourites. And its easy! Adjust recipe to amount of salmon you are cooking. Although it is good leftover on a salad :) 4-6oz. Salmon fillets 1-tsp. Hungarian sweet paprika 1-tsp. Chili powder 1-tsp ground ancho powder 1/2-tsp. Ground cumin 1/2-tsp. Brown sugar 1-tsp. Salt 1-tsp. Pure Maple syrup Cooking spray Combine all spices, except salt and rub on fish. Sprinkle with salt. Place Salmon on a broiler rack coated with cooking spray. Broil for about 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Remove from broiler, and drizzle with maple syrup. I use the back of a spoon to evenly spead it. Let set for a minute and enjoy. Recipe from Maggie, printed in the Penzys spice catalogue.

My 1st DNF

It happens to every athlete or weekend warrior. At some point your "rational" self says, we should not be doing this. No matter your level in the running world. I decided that even though I drove 13 hrs to Virginia and paid a let's just say a handsome fee, that after being lost on the Blue Ridge Parkway (47 miles) out of my way. And not being familiar with route )and sleep deprived, this was not my day to be on the mountain. There comes a time when sanity triumphs the will to push on. I don't regret the DNF, its better than a DNS (did not start) I did a lot of "tapping" on that and knew it was the best descion for the situation. Onward to the 50/50 in Chicago end of Oct.

Meditating on Natures beauty

Tapping with a quote

Try using EFT with a favourite quote, like this one: "Wherever you stand be the soul of that place" Rumi

Wow!

Coming home from errands, as I exited hwy 315 at 3pm, I looked up at the overhead light. Sitting there in all its splender was one of our peregrine falcons. What a great surprise.

The sacred in everyday

This book is a reminder of what we sometimes pass by in our busy lives.

Dirty Dancing among the stars

We say good bye to Patrick Swayze who died of pancreatic cancer. There's some fancy dancing going on "up there".

One more worry?

It seems your shower head could be a haven for microbes, yikes! It seems all metal heads are safer than plastic. Hmmmm. Glad I was planning on buying a nifty new one. Here I was enjoying not having to remember to keep my mouth shut in the shower because I was home. Where the water is safe.

Travel / dangers and alerts

This is the first in a series of travel tips for all but especially women. I DO NOT recommend staying at the SOL Plaza Hotel in Puno, Peru. If you must, take these with you: A bathtub plug but most importantly- a large wedge or alarm wedge to put under door from inside. The reason? As I was in my bathroom getting ready to take a nice warm soak in the tub in the early evening, I heard a key in the door and thought it was my room mate. Wrong, it was one of the staff walking into my room. No knocking on door, no announcing themselves in any way. To say I was upset is an understatement. When I asked for the manager in the am, he didn't speak english (REALLY- in a tourist hotel?) I even spoke to another front desk person who did speak english. Well, nothing done. Since there are NO door signs or chains inside doors.....don't forget your wedge! And go to Rico Pan Bakery for breakfast. The hotel breakfast was the worst we encountered.

A wedge is now on my "don't leave home without it list".

Summer joys

Isn't summer wonderful? Especially the first fresh tomatoes from the garden! Reminds you once again what they are supposed to taste like :)

Road ID, what is that?

It's a nifty bracelet, or ankle band, or necklace with all the important contact information if you ever can't speak for yourself. What if: you are in an accident, let Road ID "speak" for you. Doctors and nurses are trained to check for medic alert ID. There is even a web linked one. Click on the button on the right side bar and check it out. Mine is purple, what color will yours be? Makes a great gift for anyone. Never leave home without it! Be safe.

Learning a new language

The "wish" is there but is the "will"? I'm learning spanish:) It seems easier than French, which I took in high school (back in the stone age). It seems that lately my progress is stalled, Hmmmmm. Guess I will revert to my favorite "study" methods.

1. leave books open around house, read in short bursts

2. post phrases around house, mirrors, frig etc.

3. listen to Cd's while sleeping (tends to drive partner crazy)

4. talk to cat in spanish (?), maybe she's bilingual

5. listen to tapes while running on treadmill

6. AND use EFT, of course! Removes blocks to learning & increases speed of learning

Side of hand:Even though I'm not comfortable with my new language yet, I am making progress. Step by step I will master this language. I will begin to talk and think in spanish.

Tapping points: learning new words every day. feeling more and more comfortable in this new language.

Make an informed choice on vaccinations

Check out www.mercola.com or www.NVIC.org to be informed about the pro/con issues of vaccinations. NVIC is the national information center, "Americas vaccine safety watchdog". Make your own decision for yourself and your family. 

Happy birthday America

Spend time rreflecting on the sacrifices that others have made for you, so you can live the life you do. Spend time with family and friends enjoy the fireworks that are the country's "birthday candles". And maybe thank a veteran today.

Concert for the living waters

Do you know about the peace and sustainability chant/sing/drum event all over the world June 19-21? It's summer equinox this weekend and www.liveh20.org(Dr. Len Horowitz) has organized an amazing event! Go to the site and see what resonates with you. Musician's and ordinary people will be tuning their instruments or voice to 528 hertz. The frequency of love. Dr. Emoto will be participating (water crystals) will you?

Tap with the news

I'm sure you have been inundated with news and pictures of the Air France crash. It may have struck a nerve, especially if you are afraid to fly to begin with. We may never know the whole story of that crash. Tap when you are watching/reading about the crash. Make note of the thoughts and emotions that come up and use them in your tapping. Unidentified emotions? Then tap for these feelings I don't understand. This sadness. This strange sensation in my body.

"Time, like death, is a lie."

Tito La Rosa

Thank you for your service

Thank you to all the veterans that have served and are serving.

Breathing space

Be an early bird for a treat. Venus & Mars can be seen close together in the predawn sky from now until about July 4th. www.space.com

"Rise & shine" and do your morning tapping in their company. In the quiet of the day before other interruptions.

Fly like a bird, no plane needed!

Watch this incredible video, it's unbelievable. If you have a fear of heights its an ideal opportunity to "tap along" while watching.

www.gearjunkie.com/videos  choose the video: wingsuit base jumping

Want to be inspired?

Go to Utube and put in Susan Boyle. And see/hear inspiration. Susan participated in Britian's got Talent. Also "search" for 'Corporeal:all we got'. 3 young kids playing ONE guitar.

Enjoy, and be inspired!

Funny signs

Want a good belly laugh today? This fits the bill! Go to:

www.telegraph.co.uk/picturegalleries/signlanguage

Have fun

New crop circle + all things "earth"

To see the latest crop circle in England, not far from Avebury and interesting articles and updates on the earth, killer bees etc go to

www.earthfiles.com    See the amazing picture of hundreds of Dolphins protecting a chinese ship from Pirates.

A rite of spring

Don't you just love it when this stuff happens? In the middle of so / so weather an absolutely beautiful 50 something, sunny day appears. Especially when its the first race of the season! (last year it was windy, rainy, cold) Doesn't get any better than that, except that once again I was 3rd in my age group! 2 years in a row now :) Guess that demands a return engagement next spring. Out in nature, away from the city + a great shirt + a nice BIG medal AND a plaque + real food at the end!! whoeeee heaven. Thanks to my "trail buddy" from Texas, Rene.

They're back!!! Buzz...Buzz..

Twice in the past week, on sunny warm days while out in the garden a big ole bumble bee went whizzing past my ear :) Must be spring! Buzz..buzz..

Laughter is good medicine

Went to see the Pink Panther 2 yesterday. In times like these a little, or lot, of laughter raises the happiness quotient. A little "movie therapy!"

Snow donuts!

check out nature having fun with us and creating "snow donuts"

www.seattletimes.nwsource.com  or maybe google or ixquick "Snow donuts"

Truth Heals

What lies are you telling yourself. Are they effecting your health? Relationships? Other areas of your life? Go to:

www.truthheals.com and take the truth test to see how you may be holding yourself back. Create a healthier future.

OH!! NUTS!!

It's going to be a long summer. First peanut butter, now pistachios. Our nemesis salmonella.

Ck: www.foodcoach.com  for more info