When ever an obstacle appears in front of me, I ask myself "What is the highest joy I can feel right now". This question immediately brings me to a higher state of life. Being in a higher state of mind reduces the amount of stress, fear and tension. When you are in a good state of mind, the solution comes quickly.
For those of you who are out there looking for jobs....... DON'T GIVE UP AND DON'T LOOSE HOPE. I wanted to share my recent job experience. I was one of the 250 people hired for this new department store opening up. After the first five months, employees were being replaced one by one with new employees. The environment became a negative place to work . The constant conversion on the job was, " will I be next" or "when will it happen to me".
With that tension in the air, we found ways to keep positive. My co-workers were like an extended family. How heart breaking it was to see co-workers loose their jobs. Here's the sad thing, you were "let go" the same day you were told. The company gave no warning or an extension of time to look for another job. Most jobs will give a person at least one month . My time came when I was called in the manager's office, I knew what was happening. I asked myself the question.........."What is the highest joy I can feel right now".
I walked in the office with a smile. My manager couldn't get over my composure. I was given the " Nice person but we have to let you go speech". Personally, I feel these jobs are so afraid of loosing money that they will let an employee go after a certain time to avoid paying out any kind of insurance or benefits. This would explain why so many people are working without benefits or health insurance.
This was my answer to the "Highest Joy" question................... Now, I have the time to ask myself " What do I really want to do with my life".
The month of January was ending when this occurred . The next two weeks was an emotional roller coaster. One part of me was very appreciative that I was given the gift to be creative and the other part was scared and wanted to run out and job hunt immediately. My determination was to honor my creative gift and give up that conditioned belief that living a life as a creative artist was hard. This was a turning point in my life. I finally stop the inner battle and said enough is enough with taking on jobs that are not honoring who I am. Then I prayed a whole lot and wrote out my plan in my note book. The tittle for the page was "By the end of the second week I will be hired". Week number one: I worked night and day on my fashion portfolio until it was finished. Week number two: Made a list of all the dress manufactures in the city I was going to call. GUESS WHAT , I got hired on Tuesday.
Here I am in the below pictures. My job is working as an assistant to a designer by the name of Li Gioia. I asked if I could take pictures of her two surplice wrap dresses. She was very nice about it. I just wanted to share this experience to encourage those of you who might be looking for work and feeling down. It is up to you to create what you want in your life. GO FOR IT !!
Went to one of my favorite health food stores,"Bell Bates" and got a good sale on Portobello mushrooms. Tonight I'm preparing "sausage patties" for the next couple of days. It will take three hours in the dehydrator. Meanwhile, the "Falafel" dish is ready for dinner.
From the "Raw Food for Everyone" by Alissa Cohen.
FALAFEL
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons Nama Shoyu
Juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups almond flour
1. Put the parsley, cilantro, and mint in a food processor. Blend to chop coarsely. Add the cumin, Nama Shoyu, lemon juice, garlic and salt and pepper and process to combine. The mixture should be wet.
2 Turn on the food processor and slowly add the almond flour. Stop the machine frequently to scrape down the sides. Drizzle in 1/4 to 1/2 cup water until a dough forms with the consistency of wet sand.
3 Divide the mixture into 6 portions using an ice cream scoop. Place falafel balls on a Teflex-lined dehydrator rack and dehydrate for 10 to 12 hours. Flip and dehydrate on the other side for an additional 2 t0 4 hours, until crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days.
(I made a Cashew Dill Sauce to go over the Falafel)
Enjoy!
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Peace and Light to You.
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