*** Elegance ***
It is not easy
to stop thinking ill of others.
Usually one must enter into a
friendship with a person who has
accomplished this great feat
Himself.
Then something might start to
rub off on you
Of that
True Elegance
So interesting when I opened my emails this morning, I had one from UC Berkeley’s The Greater Good Science Center, with a title “How to Handle a Toxic Relationship”. We all know toxins in our environment and foods can cause inflammations and compromise our immune system … what about other kinds of toxins ?
In pursuit of a being who has no ill will within, to be that truly “elegant” breathing creature that Hafiz refers to, that I emulate. I use forgetfulness as a way to cope OR
my other usual tactic is … avoidance. But is that truly healing? Is that truly the way to handle toxic people?
A lot of people are into spring cleanse – juicing green smoothies, eating only organics, banning red meat, etc. etc. and it’s also an excellent time to identify ALL toxins in your life – it’s not just about eating organic foods, it’s not about restraints and discipline – it’s about evaluating relationships that can be toxic – Is it the boss that lacks respect? Is it a so-called friend who gossips and spreads misleading rumors? Is it an overly judgmental relative? Is it the extremely critical peer with passive aggressive ways? Is it that one who criticizes like a NY Times Critic being paid to do it? Is it that someone consumed by greed and ego who grew up feeling inadequate? Is it that person who ate too much honey and “stuck” in a hole you tried pulling out many many times? Allow the independence, allow their insights, allow their intelligence and inner wisdom to guide them out of the hole … trust.
To stress resilience YES; but as you boost your resiliency, why not just let them go, let the toxins wash away and make room for the kind, thoughtful, confident, brave and very human people you admire to be in the circle of joy with. Relationship is not a “project” – series of them make up our life – it’s about life. Being aware that there are ups and the downs and all in-between, we help dislodge the toxins around and in us
Through yoga.
Thus ensuring our health.
*** Green Smoothie ***
(serves about 2-or-so:)
1 organic apple – pref. green**
Few organic green grapes with skin on if available
5-8 Kale leaves (or spinach & other deep green leaves)
1 T organic spirulina
1 C + organic coconut water OR
hemp milk OR almond milk – any clear or white liquid of goodness
1 banana pref. frozen
Organic Raw Local Honey to Sweeten if needed:)
Enjoy – Fill up with all good nutrients; eliminate what does not nourish you. Motto of the Day?
That’s the REAL cleanse.