Poor mans prime rib... it is so yummy! Welcome 2026!

 

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Happy New Year friends!

Day one of the best year yet!

Rubbish- anything I think is worthless to my life or the conversation I am in.

My focus this year is simple.

God.

Family.

Health.

Everything else.

{ which is quite a list}

I am focusing on my health this season by working with light weights to build muscle,

using my UVB and red-light therapy box & eating simple, seasonal foods.

When I am feeling good, the rest of my day just falls into place.

I can concentrate on whatever project I am doing and have the energy to

complete it.

So...

Rubbish will be my term for anything that distracts me.

My mornings are about getting in what I can before the day

gets away with itself. Hitting my protein goals is key so getting

my protein powder shipped to me every month is a huge help.

Not any protein powder will do.

It has to have quality, stripped down ingredients and absolutely be

gluten/ wheat free.

This also has colostrum...huge for immune boosting and maintaining

digestive health as well.

I do not get any $$$ for saying this, I will only post what I have actually used

and love. The flavour choices are a wonderful addition as well.

I have grown a bunch the past few years in my quest to grow spiritually.

I had to learn to uncouple myself from all the noise around me and

listen for the voice of truth.

This year I signed up again for my 40/40 challenge again:

40 miles in 40 days while also doing a correlating bible study.

I will use my treadmill as the roads are really unsafe right now.

Sometimes I listen to a podcast that is spiritually enriching, or uplifting music.

Tomorrow is day 1.

I also add to this list moisturizing.

Lots of that.

I can also add in empty massage for whatever part of my body feels the need.

Like my face...& sinus.

On most days I slowly wake up my digestive system with lemon / honey tea.

After working out at the coops I come in and warm up with more tea 

and my protein drink.

Around 1 I will set up a small plate of things I scavenge out of the fridge.

Then I make a nutritious supper for the big guy.

We source our beef locally and I am always looking for a simple

way to cook it.

I have made this many times and it is as good as they say it is.

a side & a salad is all I need, the big guy may also get a homemade roll or cooked veg.

My favorite kind of lunch!

The best kind of day in one where I can meld the mind , body & spirit

in one activity. Going outside and interacting with the winter wildlife is one way.

There is so much life still happening here over winter.

We have free flowing water at the dam so that brings in all sorts of creatures.

Lady Bird Calendar illustrations...aren't they beautiful?

This is the aesthetic I am striving for this winter.

Quiet, homey moments that allow one to fully relax and be present in the day.

Out of the noisy narratives that I no longer care about...

Rubbish!

Gentle reminders of how I will be starting my year.

How will you be starting yours?

May you have this pause before it all starts again be a graceful beginning to your year.

Blessings,

Raven

xoxo