Are you tired? So am I! When our tank is low and we feel like we’re running on fumes, it’s time to pause and prioritize sacred rest. Rest is not a privilege reserved for a select few, it is an absolute essential for all human beings. Sacred rest is accessible, nourishing, and steeped in simplicity; it’s found in the quiet moments that feed our bodies and spirits. As we listen to the sounds of the night, consider your energy tank, are you running on empty? It may be time to center sacred rest in your life. 

What am I reading?

The Rainfall Market by Yeong-Gwang translated Slin Jung 

https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593952665

The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness by Tim Rayborn 

https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781951511210

https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalking

What’s playing on repeat?

Don’t Come Around Here No More by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

What’s for dinner?

Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup

Ingredients:

Olive oil

Butter

All purpose flour

Chicken breast

Onions

Garlic

Celery

Carrots

Orzo

Chicken broth

Coconut milk

Herbs de Provence

Salt and pepper

Red pepper flakes 

Instructions: Heat tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, both sides. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from heat, cut chicken into pieces, set aside. Melt another tablespoon of olive oil and butter in soup pot, add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, season with salt and pepper. Sauté until veggies start to get soft, sprinkle a tablespoon of flour over veggies, coat thoroughly. Add broth, bring to boil, add orzo, boil for five minutes. Add chicken and coconut milk, allow soup to simmer until chicken is fully cooked. Season with herbs de Provence, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter melted over medium heat until brown and fragrant
• 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup white whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cherries chopped

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
• Place browned butter and sugar in the bowl of a large stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Add egg and vanilla to bowl and mix until smooth.
• Add oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to mixer and mix on medium speed until dough comes together. (dough will be slightly sticky) Gently stir in chocolate chips and cherries.
• Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough into 1-in balls and place on prepared baking sheets 1-2 inches apart. Bake cookies at 350F 9-10 minutes or until edges are golden (cookies will appear underdone in the middle---this ok) Cool cookies 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Enjoy cookies warm while the chocolate is gooey!

https://wholeandheavenlyoven.com/2017/02/14/browned-butter-oatmeal-cherry-chocolate-chip-cookies/#wprm-recipe-container-24134

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