#healthyhooked

“Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn...

The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and prejudices and the acceptance of love back in our hearts." Marianne Williamson

Let's begin our love and history series with God, I AM, Allah, Yaweh, Jah, whatever name you choose to speak in your personal relationship with The Creator. Ever heard of the phrase, "...looking for love in all the wrong places...?" It's true. Many times we (you, me, others) look for love, for God outside of ourselves. While it’s true we can connect with Love / with God outside of ourselves, that connection is from that which is within.

Soulfully Divine, from the depth of the immaterial immortal seat within us we witness to the unmerited favor, the grace of the Love of God that is bestowed upon us, within us, and to which we have moment by moment access.

We are made in the image of God. That image we are made in is our spiritual, not physical, make up. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. In his book, Daily Motivations for African-American Success, Dennis Kimbro nourishes us with, "I Am a mind with a body, a spiritual being, a part of the great I AM."

Our spiritual make up is our intuition, our direct access to God, to Love. Understanding our spiritual make up, helps us to know what love is, understand that love resides within us and how to better experience love. We have a choice to access this love, surrender to it, and allow love to emanate through us.

SOUL PURPOSE FEATURE:  Beloved Candle & Perfume

BELOVED - a romantic floral bouquet evoking notes of exotic peonies and Mediterranean dusty rose. This set contains a mini tin all natural soy candle with matching mini perfume that’s crafted with Grape Seed and Sweet Almond Oils. Soul Purpose all natural soy candles are perfect for illuminating and scenting your environment without toxins or parabens. The soy liquefies into a perfect warm, luxurious body and sensual massage oil.  

BLACK HISTORY: Modern Humans Came Out of Africa, "Definitive" Study Says

by James Owen for National Geographic News July 18, 2007: We are solely children of Africa—with no Neanderthals or island-dwelling "hobbits" in our family tree, according to a new study. Scientists who compared the skulls and DNA of human remains from around the world say their results point to modern humans (Homo sapiens) having a single origin in Africa. The study didn't find any evidence to suggest that human species living elsewhere in the world contributed to our direct ancestors' make-up…. Read more

TIME TO GET HEALTHY HOOKED

BREAK-FAST with prayer / meditation, stretch and 8 oz warm water with 1 or 2 oz of lemon or lime or a tablespoon of molasses after exercise / stretch session.

EXERCISE: A great stretch and meditation - Wudang Qi Gong Turtle Form 龟形 by Master Chen Shiyu

Sunday Greens

It’s all about flavor! For some lip lickin’ healthy greens prepare a mix of organic Lacinato (Dinosaur) Kale greens with organic Collard greens (organic fruits and vegetables will have a sticker with a number that starts with “9″). Click play to listen to Master Griot Radio’s HOOD GOSPEL MIX as you prepare your Sunday Greens.

Prep some red onions, bell peppers, and sliced or diced tomatoes. Grab your Baking Soda, Himalayan Sea Salt (no substitution), Rosemary, Fresh or Minced Ginger, Basil (fresh or dried), Tumeric, Cayenne Pepper, Organic Stevia or Raw Honey and Coconut Oil.

First add a cup and a half to two cups of water in deep pot. Amount of water depends on how much greens you are preparing (fyi - I’m new at structuring recipes, so give me a little time to learn how and record actual amounts I use). In the water add a teaspoon of Himalayan Sea Salt, rosemary and minced ginger. Note: if you are using fresh ginger, then layer it with the onions,  peppers and tomatoes.

A Paleo gluten free and an almost Dr. Sebi approved dish

I like to layer my greens, so divide your greens into two or three piles (again depending on how many greens you are preparing, more greens more piles). Make sure you mix the kale and collards when dividing. There should be some of each in each pile. Place one pile of greens in the water add a pinch of Baking Soda, then layer with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Season with tumeric, cayenne pepper and basil, sprinkle with a dash of the organic Stevia sugar or a couple of dabs of raw honey, then top off with a few dabs of coconut oil. Now, add the other pile of greens on top and repeat the layering steps. Place lid on pot and turn on a low heat. Cook 25 minutes to 30 minutes. Stir 15 minutes in and check to ensure there is enough water. NOTE: A pinch of Baking Soda helps to make your greens nice and tender.

Now chow down on some nutritious lip lickin’ tasty greens!

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