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Wherever you live the inner enemy is always there with you, and that makes it very dangerous. In contrast, we can often keep an external enemy at some kind of distance. But in the case of this inner enemy, wherever I go it follows me. I think the inner enemy is even there in meditation. …
One day the Buddha was walking through a village. A very angry and rude young man came up and began insulting him. “You have no right teaching others,” he shouted. “You are as stupid as everyone else. You are nothing but a fake!” The Buddha was not upset by these insults. Instead he asked the …
Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Take a moment and make it perfect. ~Unknown If you came to this site by Twitter, by Googling Mindfulness or through a random click, I believe your impulse wasn’t entirely random; there is an underlying impulse that made this topic, which is ultimately about mindfulness, desirable to you. Well, …
In about the time it takes to order and pick up Chinese takeout, you can make this much healthier version of sweet & sour chicken. Our version loses all the saturated fat that comes from deep-frying, along with the extra sugar and salt. If you prefer, use tofu instead of chicken, and use your favorite …
Ooey-gooey cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and plenty of sauce are the hallmarks of any good chicken Parmesan recipe, and this one-skillet version of chicken parm is no exception. We made this recipe easier by skipping the breading on the chicken and loading the top of the dish with cheese and breadcrumbs. Serve with whole-wheat pasta to …
Shawarma is a Middle Eastern sandwich made with sliced seasoned meat. This version features chicken, along with a cucumber-yogurt sauce, fresh tomato and crunchy romaine lettuce. Ingredients 1 cup shredded English cucumber 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt 3 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon curry …
Sun-dried tomatoes and Romano cheese pack a flavorful punch along with the tantalizing aroma of fresh marjoram in this rustic Italian-inspired dish. Serve with sautéed fresh spinach or steamed broccolini. Ingredients 8 ounces orzo, preferably whole-wheat 1 cup water 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, (not oil-packed), divided 1 plum tomato, diced 1 clove garlic, peeled …
Charring tomatoes in a hot, dry skillet makes them smoky and flavorful; in combination with fresh herbs and spices, they elevate this dish from “everyday” to “ta-da!” Serve the tacos with reduced-fat sour cream. Ingredients 2 plum tomatoes, cored 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground …
This is a good “quick and easy” burrito, but don’t expect to get your socks knocked off by any of the flavors — they all come together in a very subtle manner. None the less, these burritos are worth a try! Ingredients 1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed black beans (from one 15-ounce can) 2 …
An eccentric philosophy professor gave a one question final exam after a semester dealing with a broad array of topics. The class was already seated and ready to go when the professor picked up his chair, plopped it on his desk and wrote on the board: “Using everything we have learned this semester, prove that …