Reflect and Meditate/Pray
Poetry - Books - Music
Books I enjoyed reading in 2024 during my year of health treatments:
- The Book of Psalms (Bible)
Psalms 130 and 62 and 23
- The Weekly Habits Project (A Journal to reflect, and make tiny changes for big results (by Zondervan)
- Gracelaced: Discovering the timeless truths through seasons of the heart by Ruth Chou Simons
- Springs in the Valley (Devotional - L.B. Cowan)
- Encountering Beauty by Sarah Clarkson
Health Related:
- The Metabolic Approach to Cancer by Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, L.Ac., FABNO and Jess Higgins Kelley, MNT
- Chris Beat Cancer by Chris Wark
- Dr. Jen's Plant Based Diet-
Bone Broth Breakthrough - Dr. Josh Axe
My current Reading Book List:
- The Book of Proverbs (Bible)
- Good Energy by Casey Means, MD
- Streams in the Desert (Devotional - L.B. Cowan)
- Continuing renewal in reading:
: Discovering the timeless truths through seasons of
the heart by Ruth Chou Simons
- The Healthy Mind Cookbook by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson
- Supercharged Food: Heal Your Gut by Lee Holmes
- In Light of Eternity" by Randy Alcorn
- A Circle of Quiet by Madeleine L'Engle
- Reclaiming Quiet by Sarah Clarkson
Poems by Wendell Berry
Wendell Erdman Berry (born 1934) is an American poet, essayist, and farmer celebrated for his deep connection to nature, rural life, and community. His poems often speak about environmental stewardship, the importance of local communities,
and the human relationship with the land.
Enjoy his many poetic works!
A favorite of mine is "The Peace of Wild Things"
Madeleine L'Engle's selected poems
"The Weather of the Heart"
Music
Bethel Music, Redding CA
Album: "We will not be Shaken"
(Executive Producers: Brian Johnson & Joel Taylor)
"You're Gonna be OK"
Album: Peace, Vol II
(Jenn Johnson, Bethel Music)
Prepare your Soil Wisely
I stopped all sugar intake during my treatments!
Incorporated Intermittent Fasting
An example of my favorite food choices
Greens (Arugula, Avocado, Cucumber, lettuce, parsley
Cabbage, Brussel sprouts, broccoli sprouts, peppers, jalapeno, leeks)
Fermented Foods (Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Pickles)
Kefir, Buttermilk
Reds (onion, peppers, radish, beets)
Garlic, Cauliflower, Red Potatoes
Cottage Cheese
EVOO Delicious Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Apple Cider Vinegar
Homemade chicken soup
Homemade vegetable stews
Mediterranean Bowls
Wild caught Salmon
Chicken, Lamb, beef (grass-fed as much as possible)
Curry Dishes
Gobi Manchurian
Thai Soups
Homemade Granola
A2 Greek Yoghurt
Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries
Homemade Apple Crumble
Coconut, Chai Seeds, Dark Chocolate, Pecans, Walnuts
Kayak Cookies
Almond Butter Cookies
My dear friend, Marianne who lives in Florida, and has her own beautiful journey of healing, shared this RECIPE site with me.
Hope you find it a helpful resource for healthier recipes:
Cookie and Kate - Whole Foods and Vegetarian Recipe Blog
Personal Soul Stories of Challenge, Perseverance, New Discoveries, Hope & Renewal
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I hope you enjoy my Inner Garden Soul Readings, sharing renewed faith, hope and purpose to be a blessing of encouragement
and strength to your own soul.
Psalm 62:5
"My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him."
Michele's Inner Garden | Hope
An Inner Garden | Peace
A friend shares his journey of renewal and healing, after heart surgery followed by cancer
Daily exercises: rebounding, walking in fresh air, strengthening balance and deep breathing movements
Thank you for joining me here! I hope you receive encouragement for your own pilgrim journey.
