For Monday, October 19th, 2029

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2020

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The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades.  May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.

64 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:45 am

 Sunset: 6:40 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is Evaluate Your Life Day which is a time to to take an accounting, a reckoning of the things you’ve done, the progress you’ve made and the path we’re on.  Maybe you’ll find you’re making the progress you wanted to and everything is moving smoothly, most likely it’ll wind up somewhere in between.  Whatever the case, this day is a great opportunity to figure out where you are.  

This holiday was created by the people at Wellcat. com to enoucourge people to check out what is going on in their lives and to set things on proper course 

Celebrating the various parts of our lives, social, educational, financial, each piece broken down to find out where you are.  For those less organized bent, getting away from it can be the perfect way to reevaluate your life, there are retreats to get away from it all, where you can be guided through a self evaluation process that will help you take a full and honest accounting of your life.  These are great for those who can afford them, and the kind of professional guidance put your life back on track.

If that kind of thing is out of your price range, there is good news.  You don’t have to spend a lot of money, Instead take a trip out to the country, into the woods away from it all and spend your time with nature.  Sometimes all it takes if the quiet to  understand your place in the world.

If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Every decision you make reflects your evaluation of who you are.

Marianne Williamson

I think I’m satisfied with my life right now and have made the needed changes I had to for my health.  I’ve come to an age that I’m content with myself and what I have and what I do.  I may not have a lot, but I have what is needed and that is more than a lot of people have.  So I’m thankful for it.

For my dinner tonight I have another new dish to try out

Autumn Glow Salad

1 Butternut squash peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1 tbsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cu dried green lentils

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar

2 cups argula

1 tbsp. parmesan cheese

2 tbsp. salad dressing

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash, oil , salt and pepper in a bowl to combine. Spread mixture on a foil lined baking sheet.  Bake at 400 degrees for 28 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through. 

While squash is baking, place lentils in a medium saucepan.  Cover with water to 3 inches above, bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until they are tender.  Let stand 10 minutes.

Arrange arugula on a plate.  Top with 1 cup squash, 1/2 cup cooked lentils . Drizzle with dressing over top.The original recipe called for Tahini Dressing and here is the recipe for that.

Serves 4 to 5

1/4 cup smooth tahini or greek yogurt

3 tbsp. water

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp. maple syrup 

1 tsp. sesame oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 tsp salt

Whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, oil syrup, garlic and salt until smooth.If too thick add more water 1/2 tbsp at a time. 

If you aren’t familiar with tahini, it’s a paste made from ground sesame seeds that originated in the middle east. It’s what makes hummus taste rich and velvety.  You can substitute it with peanut butter or greek yogurt which will still give it a good texture, but a different flavor.  I will be using the greek yogurt for mine. Making do with what I have.

The pictures today are of one of my granddaughters, our Angel,  and her friends celebrating their senior prom 2020.  They couldn’t have one like they would usually, but have made some fun for themselves.

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week.  Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Self evaluation is healthy and constructive.  Denial and self delusion is destructive 

Mitchel Cook-Hall

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

8567. for positive self evaluations

8568. for who I am and what I have

8569. for new ways to stay healthy 

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

  

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Many options are not transparent.  They need to be explored and evaluated with care.  What you see is not always what you get. 

J. Grant Howard 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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