regina serrambana

I can extend my daily shorter dog walks to include a nature walk through a nearby forest, making it quality time with the dogs instead of a rushed walk in the neighborhood. To get to the forest, we pass through adjacent farm land. During certain seasons, I get to see first hand that farmers are using sustainable practices, like spreading natural fertilizers, rotating different crops (some for replenishing the soil get plowed under instead of harvested) and growing well-distributed small patches of bee-friendly wildflowers or sunflowers.

hate to sound like a broken record, but, I can taste the food! Really taste it. Savor every bite and be thankful for every bite! I don't get indigestion or acid reflux because I tend to eat slower when not distracted/multi-tasking.

gratitude. In the middle of all that is happening in politics and world events, I'm still grateful to be where I am and live every day with so many luxuries people don't have elsewhere, like shelter and abundant food and clean water. Strip down to the basic things we take for granted, and there's always something to be grateful for.

I definitely feel better when I've been able to walk and can focus more on tasks between interruptions.

Simple unprocessed food tastes wonderful! You may forget how wonderful until you clear away all the sauces and garnish we tend to hide the true flavors with... Try just having a diced avocado in some broth, or steamed broccoli with nothing but a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Or cucumber slices just by themselves!