Movement Mindful Walking I recently watched The Connection, which is a documentary by Shannon Harvey about the healing power of meditation and mindfulness. In it experts from top universities and hospitals across the globe discuss the indisputable connection between the body and mind. The opposite of the flight or fight response is the relaxation response, which is key to stress reduction and healing, especially of chronic conditions.
This week I keep seeing things reminding me to relax, slow down, reconnect with nature, it is so simple, but I nearly always forget how beneficial it is to our souls. Your risotto recipe sounds wonderful too, shame I am on a keto diet - one to add to the 'To Be Cooked' list when I can have carbs again. x
So glad you called attention to the Olympics graphic - So many times I've glossed over it, "another splotch of color matching the 5 rings." But as you described it in its skating (and skiing) context, its vitality jumped out at me.
and ... if could add a suggestion to the mushroom risotto ... consider a splash of truffle oil or truffle powder. I use Sabatino's Tartufi (can get on Amazon). Quite an explosion of flavor.
That documentary sounds great! Thanks for mentioning it-- I always love digging in to the benefits of mediation and mindfulness. I also love that you mention mindful cooking, it can totally feel that way to me, too. The magic of putting individual things together to create a finished (delicious!) product. (I'm on Strava too, I think you can just find me under my name!)
This week I keep seeing things reminding me to relax, slow down, reconnect with nature, it is so simple, but I nearly always forget how beneficial it is to our souls. Your risotto recipe sounds wonderful too, shame I am on a keto diet - one to add to the 'To Be Cooked' list when I can have carbs again. x
My chum Yinzerella of Dinner is Served 1972 named her cat Brian Boitano - I loved the video of DVDA performing What Would Brian Boitano do? she posted here... https://dinnerisserved1972.com/2014/02/06/what-would-brian-boitano-do/ - brilliant!
So glad you called attention to the Olympics graphic - So many times I've glossed over it, "another splotch of color matching the 5 rings." But as you described it in its skating (and skiing) context, its vitality jumped out at me.
and ... if could add a suggestion to the mushroom risotto ... consider a splash of truffle oil or truffle powder. I use Sabatino's Tartufi (can get on Amazon). Quite an explosion of flavor.
That documentary sounds great! Thanks for mentioning it-- I always love digging in to the benefits of mediation and mindfulness. I also love that you mention mindful cooking, it can totally feel that way to me, too. The magic of putting individual things together to create a finished (delicious!) product. (I'm on Strava too, I think you can just find me under my name!)