Clearing the Clutter ￨ Holiday Mindset

It's that time of year again... the energy starts to pick up as the holiday season approaches. The magic of this celebratory time often gets lost in the shuffle of activities. How do we stay present when our calendar fills to the brim? How do we maintain our rituals when we're running on empty? If we want to keep our spiritual practice at the center of our lives, we must first release the physical and energetic clutter from our sacred spaces. In this episode, we'll walk through ways to look at this potentially overwhelming process through a magical lens. Enjoy this lunchtime ramble through the woods while we bask in the last few weeks of autumn!  What I'm Readinghttps://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingThe Invisible Hour by Alice HoffmanWeave the Liminal by Laura Tempest ZakroffWhat's for Dinner?Stuffed PeppersIngredients:6 Bell PeppersFilling: lb ground meat, Beyond Beef, protein crumbles, or cooked lentils 1.5 cups cooked rice, couscous, or quinoa1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onionGarlic (as much as you like)Mushrooms (as many as you like)1 can diced tomatoes1 can chickpeas1/2 cup brothGreens (spinach, colllards, or kale)Fresh herbs (whatever you like)Cheese (vegan or dairy) to sprinkle on top of peppersSeason w/ salt & pepperDirections: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Sauté the veggies in olive oil, brown the meat or Beyond Beef (if using). Add diced tomatoes, broth, chickpeas, greens, herbs, and cooked grain. Season w/ s&p.  Stuff peppers, sprinkle w/ cheese, bake until they reach desired softness. Enjoy!Roasted Red CabbageIngredients: Head of red cabbage (shredded)2 tablespoons olive oilSalt & pepperAdditional spices (if desired)Directions: Massage olive oil into shredded cabbage, season. Spread cabbage in a thin layer on a cookie sheet, bake until cabbage starts to get crispy. Yum!  Golden MilkIngredients:2 cups milk of choice1-3 teaspoons of maple syrup or honey1.5 teaspoons ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon vanillaPinch black pepperDirections: Simmer milk in a pot, add spices, stir to dissolve. Sweeten to taste. Savor! Support the show