12.3 Soul - Have a cereal smoothie - Its on the house

Hi everybody! You might not know about this, but some people have a hard time eating unblended food. People like me, with various special needs, it’s a necessity.

Here’s a recipe I came up with, using a blender.

Okay, so you take 1 banana, 3 ounces of Kashi Warm Cinnamon Ohs, 2 ounces of Uncle Sam’s Wheat and Flaxseed Cereal, and 2 ounces of one more cereal, depending on what you’re in the mood for. You can add your choice of liquid, a little at a time, until you reach preferable consistency. Warning, though, it can be tricky finding optimal consistency so it might be a good idea to find your desired amount and write it down for future mixes. Oh, and sometimes I snap off 2 squares from a chocolate bar and add them into the mix. It usually makes enough to fill two cup containers ¾ of the way. I consider each of these cups to be one serving for me. It may be different for you.

Hopefully this can help somebody out there. Have a great day!

12.2 Mind - Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12

1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but whoever hates correction is stupid.
2 Good people obtain favor from the LORD,
but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
3 No one can be established through wickedness,
but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

8 A person is praised according to their prudence,
and one with a warped mind is despised.

10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals,
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
11 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
but those who chase fantasies have no sense.

14 From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,
and the work of their hands brings them reward.

16 Fools show their annoyance at once,
but the prudent overlook an insult.

18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22 The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
24 Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart,
but a kind word cheers it up.
26 The righteous choose their friends carefully,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

28 In the way of righteousness there is life;
along that path is immortality.

12.1 Heart - Love People People Love

Have you ever taken the time to think about what love really is? A lot of times, the media, TV and movies, paint the wrong picture about what true love is. Love should be about giving and not taking. And it's also about people. I've heard different times people say, "I'm sick of people. I'm not a people person." But we're surrounded by people every day! If we didn't have those other people, we wouldn't have people to build buildings, hospitals, provide transportation, etc. And teach us how to read and write and know right from wrong. It's God's love that creates such things. But I have to be honest I haven't done such a great job of loving people this week. It doesn't matter if it was early morning. I said some unnecessary words to my Dad. And it bothered me the whole day. It was such relief when he got home and I was able to ask for his forgiveness. I don't want to be that way, so don't follow my example. Don't take the people who love you for granted. Don't forget to take time out in your day to show them you love them. If you said something mean or harsh, take the time to apologize and ask for their forgiveness, if you mean it.

So let's take a look at this scripture. It's a great reference for showing us how to love genuinely. When Jesus spoke about his burden and yoke being light, I think he was talking about the burden of love, as it describes in the scripture as well.

1 Corinthians 13
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11.4 Earth - Renwable is doable

Have you ever heard of renewable resources? They are usually things that can be grown quickly without damaging the environment. For example wood for buildings and or flooring and things of such nature. Bamboo is one example of a renewable resource. To tell the truth I don’t know a whole lot about renewable resources so let’s see what You Tube has to say.

This video will remind you of school but I think it’s worth the watch.