The Shortcut to Progress is to listen with a humble mind
If you are stuck in your own ways, you will eventually become bogged down. Let’s remember to be humble, learning what we can for the knowledge, advice and suggestions of others.
PL2016.24
Oyashikiri
Photos-Shirley K (NZ)
How many of you have been so disappointed when buying store bought bone broth? I have been trying off and on now for a long time to satisfy my craving for a good ready made broth. What you see above is my breakfast … a bowl of steaming freshly made (overnight) oxtail soup.
Oxtails fresh from the butcher at the Asian supermarket near me
Fresh okra grown locally
fresh mushroom (big cafe ones)
slices of sweet onion/Spanish onion
cream corn (small can)(I prefer the known brands -thick creamy)
garden fresh baby potatoes (today it was red /yellow ) quartered
diced tomato, green pepper, red pepper *(Pizza topping from the fresh veggie shop near by)
seasoned with pink salt, minced and diced garlic and ginger.
The oxtail is such a rich meat, so delicious and tender, I did not add a lot of other spices I wanted the flavour of the beef.
The aroma as it simmered overnight was ..”heavenly” The taste this morning is “divine”
Don’t rush or allow yourself to get flustered
When you rush, it limits your ability to pay attention to detail, and often leads to careless mistakes. With a prayerful mind, take a deep breath and act calmly.
PL2016.22
Trust in the rhythms of life.
Oyashikiri
soup was made using my wok
Freshly made wontons, brought home and made a wonderful soup. on the left, stock is being prepared with bone broth, mushrooms, onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh cut sweet onion, with corn cut from the cob. I used part of the wontons for lunch, then the last of the wontons I made another soup for dinner.
Today the 21st. we celebrate Thanksgiving (Day of Appreciation) service at 10a.m. Japanese Curry on rice after!!
Let’s all take a moment to say thank you… for all the blessings in our life.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Let’s live with gratitude toward everyone and everything all day today.
If you can’t make the day service, we have one at 7 pm,
Oyashikiri
Thank you Yoshiko, wontons were amazing!
You are the result of your daily efforts
Put your whole heart into everything you do in your daily life. Your true self will shine through
It doesn’t matter where you go .. how you do your hair, wear your clothes, you will always be YOU. Clothes, makeup, hairstyles will not change the person you are, It does feel good to dress up, and it is fun to try different outfits, but always, you “person” is the YOU you woke up with and will be with you when you turn off at night.
PL Precepts – # 2 – To live is to express One’s self
Oyashikiri
How many times have you gone on a holiday to escape, only to find that you only took your “issues” with you … and guess what.. when you get home/back- nothing changed.
Excitement abounds… happiness is in the air… joy filled balloons… there will be a wedding.
If you are going to do it, put your whole heat into it
Your degree of seriousness will affect the outcome. Your daily accumulation of effort towards your goals shows just how serious you are.
Sending love, and kindness to all.
Oyashikiri
A gentle reminder, to slow down and take it easy in this oppressive heat we’ve been having this summer.
Have a joyful day by being a little more creative
You will enjoy your day more by adding a little creativity to your daily activities.
Oyashikiri
fyi. for those of you who have followed my journey with neuropathy, I have been trying magnesium cream.. applying it topically, It didn’t happen overnight, but I have noticed… I sleep a much sounder and a longer sleep, and AND I have less leg discomfort/cramping etc.
View your difficulties as a chance to make rapid progress
You grow by overcoming the obstacles in front of you, one by one. Look at your problems as opportunities for growth and make the best of your situation.
PL2014.9
Till soon everyone, enjoy your day, be safe
Oyashikiri
Listen to others’ opinions with an open mind and learn from their wisdom. If you are too entrenched in your own thoughts, you will not be able to catch hints or inspirations from others. Let’s always be open to others’ opinions.
PL 2012.7
Au revoir, a bientot….. till soon
Oyashikiri
At times we all pretend
Letting dreams and memories
run wild in our imaginations
Then happens the day
When “pretend” becomes reality
So real you know what it is
to be alive
Reality is escape
From the bondage of freedom
Q
Good relationships begin by greeting each other.
Acts of respect and courtesy are reflections of how much we value others. Make it a point to be the first to greet your family, people at work and around the neighbourhood.
PL2014.4
Oyashikiri
They came, they looked around, satisfied, they left. Thank you! Ian/Chantal, great pictures.
Everyday we are blessed with gifts from the world around us. It’s important to take a moment each day to say “thank you” for the unexpected pleasures that come our way
Harmony bring us peace
Let’s strive to always maintain good relationships at home, at work and in the community we live in.
PL2020.1
Oyashikiri
Thank you everyone for checking in on how the move is going.. Thanks to wonderful kind thoughtful friends… I am moved in to my new abode… Pure Zen.
dymoonblog 