On Monday I took a walk at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, taking advantage of the milder temperatures early this week. When I first came home I didn’t really like any of the photos I made. But now, two days later I am finding several that I like. That’s often the way with my creative work.
Changing Times
When I look back on past work sometimes I am surprised by images I didn’t notice at the time that I now like. And often I look at images that I liked a lot when I first made them and now they don’t seem nearly as interesting to me. We grow and change all the time. Hopefully we also keep learning.
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
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Health Improvement?
Speaking of change, a little more than two weeks ago I decided to work on improving my nutrition by eating more plant-based foods. I wouldn’t have been able to think about doing this had I not finally emerged from a year and a half gut flare-up that simply would not go away. I’ve now had six weeks without a gut episode. What a gift! I am hoping that by including more plant-based foods and less meat and refined food that I will be able to keep my digestive system healthy.
Finally I’m able to add raw veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, and other plant foods that I could not tolerate for so long. This morning I made a batch of oatmeal for breakfast that was epic. It was so good that I wrote down a recipe for it so that I can make it again.
Just in case you’re an oatmeal lover, here it is. It really was the best oatmeal I’ve ever had.
Berry Good Oatmeal
Bring water, salt and oats to a boil and cook until done (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. (The hot oatmeal will thaw the blueberries.) The almond butter adds a richness to the porridge that I had not expected. You could use peanut butter but I think it’s flavor might overwhelm the other flavors.
Dish up a bowl, add a little bit of almond milk and a touch of maple syrup. Enjoy.
Are you also experiencing changing times in your life? What kinds of changes are you experiencing?
May you walk in beauty.
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