We can run or run toward but we can’t stay in the same place. Lots of folks try to stay in the same place, it doesn’t work because everyone’s life is in a constant state of change. We are changing physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our context is in a constant state of change. As our context changes it requires us to adapt to it and change. When we fail to adapt, we may get frustrated, angry, or depressed. Our context doesn’t care how we feel. If we want a shot at being happy, we have to change or adapt. It is the way is. Those who figure it out, are much happier than those who don’t.
Month: March 2025
Today’s Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien lets us know if we traveling we’ll discover the hidden paths
“Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate
And though I oft have passed them by
A day will come at last when I
Shall take the hidden paths that run
West of the Moon, East of the Sun.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien
Put Out My Eyes ~ A Poem by Rainer Maria Rilke
Put Out My Eyes
Rainer Maria Rilke
Put out my eyes, and I can see you still,
Slam my ears to, and I can hear you yet;
And without any feet can go to you;
And tongueless, I can conjure you at will.
Break off my arms, I shall take hold of you
And grasp you with my heart as with a hand;
Arrest my heart, my brain will beat as true;
And if you set this brain of mine afire,
Then on my blood-stream I yet will carry you.
Healthy Foods & Maybe a Recipe:
Here are four healthy foods that can positively influence the nervous system:
1. Walnuts 🧠
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain function and reduce inflammation.
- Contain antioxidants that protect neurons from oxidative stress.
2. Leafy Greens (Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard) 🥬
- High in folate (Vitamin B9), which supports neurotransmitter function.
- Contain magnesium, essential for nerve signal transmission and relaxation.
3. Avocados 🥑
- Packed with healthy monounsaturated fats that promote brain health.
- High in potassium, which supports proper nerve signaling.
4. Turmeric 🌿
- Contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound that crosses the blood-brain barrier.
- Helps protect against neurodegenerative diseases and supports cognitive function.
Would you like some simple recipes incorporating these foods?
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You said:
Put together a healthy Tex Mex receta
ChatGPT said:
Here’s a healthy Tex-Mex recipe that aligns with your vegetarian, high-protein, and spicy preferences—featuring pomegranates for a unique twist! 🌶️🥑✨
🔥 Spicy Tex-Mex Black Bean & Pomegranate Tostadas 🥑🌮
(High-Protein, Vegetarian, Tex-Mex Twist with Pomegranates!)
Ingredients (Serves 4)
✅ Tostadas:
- 4 small corn tortillas
- 1 tsp avocado oil
✅ Black Bean Mash:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chipotle powder (adjust for spice)
- ¼ cup vegetable broth or water
- Salt to taste
✅ Toppings:
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- 1 small avocado, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ jalapeño, finely diced (optional for extra spice)
- ¼ cup cotija cheese or vegan alternative (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Tostadas:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush corn tortillas lightly with avocado oil and bake for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
2️⃣ Prepare the Black Bean Mash:
- In a pan, sauté garlic with a splash of oil.
- Add black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, and vegetable broth.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then mash with a fork for a creamy texture.
3️⃣ Assemble the Tostadas:
- Spread a layer of black bean mash over each tostada.
- Top with avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and pomegranate arils.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and sprinkle with cilantro and cotija cheese (if using).
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and hot sauce if desired.
Why This Recipe?
✅ High in Plant-Based Protein (from black beans)
✅ Healthy Fats (from avocado)
✅ Vitamin & Antioxidant Boost (from pomegranate & veggies)
✅ Spicy & Bold Tex-Mex Flavor!
Healthy Tips: How to De-Escalate Tension
Validate Feelings Without Escalation – Instead of arguing, acknowledge the emotion behind the anger: “I can see that this really upsets you.” This doesn’t mean you agree but shows empathy, which can de-escalate tension and help the person feel heard.
Source: ChatGPT
We All Need Springtime
I really love spring. In South Texas, the springtime is long and beautiful. We all need springtime in our lives. Bringing springtime in our lives gives us a zest for living. It lets us know that we still have miles or kilometers to travel and that our best days are in front of us. And, it tells us that life wins, it always wins. We can make each day of our lives a new springtime when we look forward to what can be and turn from what was. Life is lived in front of us. I love springtime and plan to keep springtime alive within me. Do the same.
Today’s Quote: Setting Priorities
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”― J.R.R. Tolkien
Desiderata ~ Words for Life ~ A Poem by Max Ehrmann
Desiderata ~ Words for Life
Max Ehrmann
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
