TOTAL BODY R & R

Monday I had one of those days that made me want to scream. It was partially my fault for not going to bed at 8:00pm. Cold Case and Without a Trace were coming on and since I’d missed them the week before, I felt that I was entitled to a little “me time.” So today in the midst of my draining day I thought, “today is the worst day of the rest of my life.” That thought gave me hope; it gave me something to look forward to, God willing I should live to see tomorrow.

Upon further reflection, my day wasn’t so bad. All I really needed was some sleep. For the month of March, I’ve posted a few suggestions for a little R&R for the mind, the body and the spirit.

For the Spirit - Comfort from God’s Word

You’ve been told to be grateful because others people’s misfortune are worse than yours. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want my source of comfort to be other people’s pain. I prefer for my source of comfort to be the one who can effect change—the Lord. Here are some kernels of comfort from God’s word.

Lonely? Psalms 68:6 says, “God setteth the solitary in families”

Mystery in your life? Daniel 2:28 says, "There is a God in heaven that revealeth mysteries"

Lacking Financially? Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth”

Trouble Sleeping? Proverbs 3:24 says, “When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea thou shalt lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet”

Feeling Spiritually Dead? Amos 5:4 says, “Seek ye me and ye shall live”

No Heat for the winter? Ecclesiastes 4:11 says, “Again, if two lie together, then they have heat” (obviously you need to be married)

Doubt About Your Marriage? Ecclesiastes 4:9 says, “Two are better than one; because they have good reward for their labor"

Barren Womb? Matthew 19:26 says, “With God all things are possible”

Feeling Suicidal/Tired Of Your Life? 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new”

Feeling Misunderstood? Psalms 139:2,3 says, “Thou understandest my thought afar off and art acquainted with all my ways”

Feeling like no one's on your side? Romans 8:27 says, “And he that searchest the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God”

Feeling Ashamed? Psalms 3:3 says, “But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head”

For the Body - Scrambled Tofu (contributed by Cynthia Johnson, Nutritionist)

Ingredients:

Extra firm tofu (frozen then thawed and drained)
1/2 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 stalk green onion chopped
Few parsley leaves chopped
Tumeric
Sea salt

Preparation:

Crumble tofu. Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil. Add tofu and sauté for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Once thoroughly cooked, add more of the seasonings as your taste buds desire. You can experiment with your favorite seasonings or fresh herbs.

Serve with your favorite bread or a nice honey-sweetened whole grain bread (e.g. Rudi’s). Spread a little Vegannaise (soy based mayonnaise) on the bread for an added taste explosion.

For the Mind – Arts and Crafts

Paint your own pottery at the Mud Hut. The Mud Hut is a neighborhood pottery-painting studio. They are located in Olney, Maryland. They have one of the largest selections of bisque in the area.

Have your birthday party or bridal shower here. Create personalized
gifts. This a great place to find a respite from the business of your day. Working with you hands to create something is quite therapeutic. It's also a great place to get together with some friends for an hour or two.

3231 Spartan Rd

Olney, MD 20832

(301) 260-8786

www.mudhutstudios.com

2007 Winter, Spring, Fall Hours:

Tuesday - Thursday: 12 - 8pm
Friday: 12 - 9pm
Saturdays: 10am -6pm
Sundays: Noon - 5pm