Monday, June 24, 2013

Posted by C.Worring
 
The 5 Dollar Soup Budget

 
Items you need everyday for a healthy soup:
  • Onions- white or yellow
  • Garlic - fresh or peeled
  • Roma tomatoes - fresh or canned (pick the low sodium and organic kind)
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Chicken Stock - (low sodium or homemade)
  • Potatoes - used as a thickening agent
  • Fresh herbs - pick what is in season
  • Your choice of vegetable - leeks, spinach, squash..etc
 
Tools you need to have:
  • Deep soup pot
  • Food Processor or hand blender
 
 

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Let's not forget these "True" winners....

"Winners"...who are they?  We all know that this is the most over used word...since childhood.  It started with sports,  everyday games we play, gambling, in our jobs, relationships..etc..etc.

I recently met a wonderful lady in one of my training classes in San Francisco.  We met sometime last year.  She is quiet and a bit reserved.  I can tell that she is extremely bright and articulate.  She asks tons of questions with such a motivation to learn!

She came up to me with a smile and introduced herself to me.  She told me that she is in class because the Department of  Rehab (as in Drug Rehab) offered her technical training to get her back on track.  She told me about the drinking, the seizures and the waking up 'not knowing where she's at'.

I believe she is one of the most dedicated women I've met.  

Today, she told me that it was her anniversary...her "2 Years of being Sober anniversary!!"

She announced it in class today and we were all so proud of her!  With such a beautiful and happy smile she tells me..."Cherry, I did it!  I cannot believe that it has been 2 years!  I told her...she is on the right track and I am so proud!

So, let's think for a moment, yes winning takes effort, hard work and dedication.  They say the hardest is to finally admit to the problem...but let's continue supporting them and each other, that we are compassionate beings.  Let us not forget these.."True" winners.



Posted by C.Worring

Monday, August 16, 2010

Yoga...

Posted by C.Worring



"I absolutely love Yoga"!!!  Ever wonder why we 'Yogi's' seem to be more mild mannered than 'non-Yogi's'....well..is it built in? Learned?

I was first introduced to Yoga by my father.  It all started when I had some 'night terrors' as a child.  I used wake up in the middle of the night screaming and scared.  At first, I thought it was from nightmares. But every time I would wake up I couldn't seem to remember my dreams! I would just wake up in a cold sweat.

Went through some evaluations and tests...and all agreed that  I had no psychological illness just a bit of everyday stress, that I would need to learn to manage.  All it was...as my father explained it to me was -- I needed to learn how to relax and learn the basics of 'meditation'.

"Meditate"??? Hmmm, no idea what that meant~! At 6 years old...what??

Growing up, I watched my father do the headstand.  He always had his eyes closed and would stay in several other poses for minutes at a time.  At first, I thought it was the strangest thing ever. He finally convinced me to try it.

I first learned  ... the 'Staff pose'~Dansana.  He told me to have both eyes closed.

My father told me, "Say a prayer and say it twice...( say it loud or to yourself).. "

He told me, "listen to your voice, your breathing...and slowly inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. At first I thought this was so strange and weird.  I was one of those kids that had to have music on, at all times!

Beginner Yoga poses  ~click on this link for some 'How to...poses'

He was so patient with me...we practiced it together every single day until I could clearly hear my breathing... learning other poses and sleeping well every night.  All of a sudden, the night terrors were gone!! Maybe I was stressing myself out for no apparent reason.

I did this every night.  This practice not only helped me sleep, but it helped me through all these years deal with sleepless nights.

To date, I practice Yoga at home at least once a week.  It is a part of my life that I shared with my father and will continue to share with my loved ones.

Yoga has been around for years, from Vinyasa to Bikram.

I recommend the Yoga Tree : http://www.yogatreesf.com/


But for all those who are curious on how to be a Yogi...you don't need to be flexible or extremely athletic to be one.  Do a "child's pose"...hear your inner soul, it is all about learning to relax, meditate and concentrate on yourself.

Thanks Dad!
Namaste