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Club Sheba

Staying Grounded in a Big City or Busy World

For a more grounded life, choose not to get caught up in the fast-paced world around you.

1. Live simply and live deliberately. By choosing not to get caught up in the details of this fast-paced world, you are doing your part to slow down the rat race and quell consumerism. You will also discover that you have more time to enjoy being alive.

2. Stay in touch with yourself. Soul searching, meditation, and journaling are just a few of the many activities you can take part in to stay aware and learn as much as you can about your emotions, reactions, likes, dislikes, dreams, and fears. Having a solid sense of self gives you a firm foundation for living in this world.

3. Support or teach others as often as you can. This can help you form connections with people while also giving you an opportunity to make the world a better place.

4. Consciously choose what you will allow into your being. The media bombards us with visions of hate, war, and pain. Be judicious about what you read, watch, and listen to.

5. Acknowledge the beauty that resides around you. Whether you live in a sprawling metropolis or a stereotypical suburb, there are natural and man-made wonders just waiting to be discovered by you.

6. Nurture your ties to your tribe. If you don’t have one, create a community that you can belong to. Modern life can be isolating. When you have a tribe, you have a circle that you are a part of. Its members — loved ones, friends, or neighbors — can be a source of support, caring, guidance, and companionship.

7. See the larger picture. Remember that the way that you choose to live is not the only way to live. Widen your perspective by exploring other modes of being through research, travel, and discussion.

8. Embrace the challenges that life presents to you, and challenge yourself often. After a time, even the most exciting jobs or lifestyles can seem routine. Never stop assimilating new knowledge about whatever you are doing, and your life will never seem dull.

9. Move your body. In this busy world, it can be easy to live a sedentary life. Movement reacquaints us with our bodies and connects us to the earth in a visceral way. It also restores our vitality.

10. Make time for stillness, silence, and solitude. The world can be noisy, and we are subject to all kinds of noises nearly every waking hour. We are also often “on the go” and unable to relax. Being alone in a peaceful place and making time for quiet can help you stay in touch with yourself.

@kittengirl,

Good Morning in California. Sending blessings to you and your family. 🌹

Cherie,

Good Morning in S. California. Enjoy the day with your children. 💕🌹

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Enjoy the day and I know you have a lot to do. I will tell you
what one of my projects are another day. This is no small feat. 🤣😎

Give Jake a nice OZ pet we are warm in OZ and it will stay that way all week.

My doctor’s appt. this morning went great. 💕🌹

Enjoy something cool we are heading toward the 90’s. OUCH!

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas I do hope everything is going well for you and the family. 😘

Give the fur babies a nice OZ pet. 😎

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California enjoy the day and when you have time to shop and
cook here is a recipe for some good yams.

INGREDIENTS

3 large yams or sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter

EQUIPMENT

Knife and cutting board
Large saucepan or pot
8×8-inch square baking dish
Measuring cup and spoons

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep the yams. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350ºF. Peel and cut 3 large yams into 1-inch pieces.
Partially cook the yams. Place the yams in a large saucepan or pot and cover with water by about 1 inch. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat and simmer just until they can be pierced with a fork and starting to soften (they will not be fully cooked), about 10 minutes. Be careful not to overcook.
Transfer to a baking dish. Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the yams into an 8×8-inch square baking dish (reserve the cooking water). Spread the yams out in an even layer.
Combine the water, brown sugar, and vanilla. Transfer 3/4 cup warm reserved cooking water into a measuring cup or medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and stir to combine.
Top the yams with spices. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg over the yams.
Pour the sugar mixture over yams. Pour the water-sugar mixture over the yams.
Top with butter. Cut 1 stick salted butter into cubes and scatter over the yams.
Bake 5 minutes. Bake for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and gently toss the yams to combine the sauce and evenly coat the yams.
Continue baking until fork tender. Bake until the yams are fork-tender, about 10 minutes more. Remove the baking dish from the oven and spoon the candied mixture evenly over the top.
Serve. Let the yams cool about 5 minutes so the sauce can thicken. Serve warm.

RECIPE NOTES

Make ahead: The yams can be cooked up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated, be sure to also reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. The butter may solidify once stored in the refrigerator. It will melt upon reheating, and stir again before serving.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast. 🌹 Here is to a nice day with hubby and I hope he is
doing much better. Oodie looks like you have a lot of decisions to make when you get
back to your homes in the North. 😎My Primary Care Physician ordered some tests
on me today and I had a schedule appt. with the Surgeon everything is very good.

Tomorrow I see the Oncologist for a routine follow-up I am almost done. The two year
mark is in December. 😎😘 Moving forward…

I am going to try to find me some Dragon Fruit it does the body good. 💕

@ddshoppy,

Good Morning in S. Cali I hope you are with your granddaughter and wishing you
both a safe day. 😎

@defg,

Enjoy the day. 🌹

@loaf,

Good day in the Rock and Roll City. Loaf make it a good one. Miss ya. 😘😎

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