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So Victoria continues to be devastated by bush fires and the death toll rises- 126 at the moment but expected to reach 200. The sky where we are has none of the usual haze that we have come to expect with bush fires and the air has a very pleasant temperature about it so it is just the constant stream of news that reminds us of the disaster going on on our doorsteps.
I am reminded of how precious life is and how it is our own responsibility to get the most out of it whether you measure that in health, wealth or happiness.
At a time like this people rally and reach out to those who have lost everything… I wonder can we maintain that compassion and let it permeate all of our endeavors, even the small insignificant ones. We seem to find it easier to make the grand gesture than be compassionate on a moment by moment basis.
I guess that is just the way people are but as we all know it is the little things that make up a life, a collection of kind words, thoughts and deeds.
There are so many places we can walk lightly and speak kindly and yet we often choose not to.
I am enjoying making the conscious decision to embrace a compassionate diet. There are such joys in opting out of the institutionalized violence surrounding the SAD. It feels much more peaceful and although each thing we consume has some impact on our environment there are degrees of impact. I am also a great believer in the power of intent so the intent with which you do something will unconsciously affect the result. It is my intent to do the least amount of harm and the most amount of good…
Love ya, oh and here is my recipe of the day from Brendan Braziers book Thrive:
Apple Cinnamon Energy Bars
1 small apple- cored
1 cup fresh or soaked dried dates
1/2 cup soaked quinoa
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup ground flax seed
1/4 cup hemp protein
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
sea salt to taste
Blend all ingredients until a texture that you like then shape into a ball or bar.
As the bars dry out they are easier to handle.
These also make great and healthy kids snacks