theherbshedatstonehollow

 

Happy St. Patty's Day from Stone Hollow!!

I want to thank everyone who sent me a card this season.

I flaked out and was so busy planning my little leprechaun's

overnight visit this week that I forgot to send out cards and I am so sorry!

We will be celebrating with corned beef supper, a treasure hunt to find the

pot of gold, some crafts and some Irish step dancing.

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Today, in the series, I wish to focus upon the simplicity

that makes us happy. The sweet spot that sifts out the redundant and the

nonsense but leaves the meat of what it means to be aligned with

your faith, your spirit and your morals.

Having discernment is key.

Knowing what you should hold onto and what to let pass

is part of the process.

It is as simple as unplugging.

( yes, most of this series has us unplugging so we can hear our

own voice and not anyone else's )

Unplug, take a walk and ask yourself specific questions about what

you wish to sift from your life:

1. Does it help make me a better person?

2. Does it support my world views?

3. Do I get a terrible UGH felling in the pit of my stomach

that can not be ignored when I am dealing with this person/ issue?

Once home, write down your responses to these questions.

This insight will definitely help you focus on what needs

refining.

Sifting is simple- for other people.

Oh so hard when you have to do it or if you have been sifted from

others lives. But I promise you, it opens up a new world that

aligns with your spirit.

And I am NOT talking about family that you do not agree with

on specific subjects.

People who cut out family because it is trendy to do so just plain suck as

human beings.

 There I said it.

They do.

They are too immature to understand what this does

to others and too selfish to care.

Choose healthy people to follow on socials.

Find your people in your town, you know those who you see

on the daily who just make you smile.

For example: I have a neighbor ( Mrs. Kravitz) who loves to overstep.

If we are out with friends, she just has to be leaf blowing her driveway.

When I hear that leaf blower I just get that feeling in my stomach of UGH...

I have 2 choices, stay put and ignore her or go inside.

I will NOT engage with her on any level.

Once you do..... she oversteps so deeply it will make your hair curl.

I have a choice depending upon my patience level but I have refused

to play her games.

Same goes for people who assume a boatload of things about me.

I hold them at arms length now.

Gone are the days I would grit my teeth and smile.

Let us pray that from now on we can make better choices that 

support our peace.

She looks charred, but NO!

She is moist and flaky and delicious and I will share now my recipe for 

corned beef.

{I do the veggies separate from the meat.}

I pan sear the meat ( I usually get the point tip cut- it is leaner)

Coat it in Dijon mustard ( I use a whole jar)

and then put it in a screaming hot oven 450* for 15 minutes then turn it low.

Like 225* for as many hours as you need it to .

My times are always weird because I hold food depending upon when the Viking gets home.

The broth can be made with ginger ale, bone broth or water even, but keep it 

topped and do not cover the meat as the top will get yucky- you want it crispy.

Then when ready, serve as is with the mustard crust or scrape it off.

It will be so tender and juicy, perfect for a full dinner or on fluffy rolls.

YUM!

May you find yourself filled with all the luck, none of the malarkey 

and some of the shenanigans you deserve!

Blessings,

Raven

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