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New job, school, town? Reinvent yourself ! I did this when I moved from one job to another and knew no one. To that rote question “How are you?” I answered every time, “Can’t complain.” Some of my fellow workers became annoyed and said, “Of course you can,” to which I replied, “I have my spouse and my child. All my family members are healthy. I am making a decent wage. My home is secure,” and so on. Some people inevitably walked away in a ...
No matter how you feel about April Fools’ Day, there’s one fool always worth celebrating: the Fool of the tarot. In most tarot decks, the Fool is the first card of the major arcana and has the number zero. The Fool represents spontaneity, new beginnings, travel, and innocence. Pull this card from your deck or print a picture of one. Carry it with you today and let the Fool’s journey guide you on your adventures. Embrace your inner Fool and enjoy the day with confidence, grace, ...
Sweet bean soup is a bit like liquid trail mix. Often served for Lunar New Year in many countries in Asia, it is a restorative food that has its roots in ancient curative cuisines. Nuts, spices, and dried fruits are slowstewed or days, along with sweet adzuki and lotus beans. The result is a thick, richly spiced broth with many sweet treasures suspended beneath the surface. Here’s a Crock-Pot version that is easy and rewarding. Cook the following on low heat for three to five days. Serve ...
Christmas Eve is a time for gatherings and merriment with those who are closest to us. It can also be a good time to focus on the hope that you have for your friends and family who are gathered or will be gathering during the Yuletide season. Some traditions have a single gift opened on Christmas Eve. You can turn this into a way to gift hope to others during this season. Take a small jar and fill it with items that make you feel hopeful or have a tie to the individual you are gifting it to. ...
