MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY MOMENT_TAKING A PEEK WITHIN

  Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes. - Carl Gustav Jung

I am by nature a dreamer, it is because of those dreams that I am able to create the books that I do for my readers, and that I can envision a better life for my family and myself. It is because of those dreams that I can go away into a world of books, read, and find peace. My husband alternatively is a logical man. And it's because of him that I don't completely lose myself in my dreams.

If you've been following this blog, you know I call him Professor X. Every member of our household has the name of an X-Men character. So Professor X inspires me and the children to stay focused on humbling ourselves, which allows us to be the best that we can be. One of his favorite sayings is: " If you believe in yourself there is nowhere you can't go, nothing you can't do, nothing you can't achieve. It doesn't start with dealing with those people out there, but it starts with dealing with you in here." - Marvin Ramsey, Sr.

Regardless of what challenges life brings you or what successes you hope to achieve, it starts with you. Knowing you enables you to find the strength within and become empowered and equipped to stand up to adversity and become victorious.  However, this may not be an easy journey because as I have discovered, there are sometimes personality traits or decisions you've made that you regret. 

As difficult as it may be, we must take a look at these choices, behaviors and traits to understand who we are. Understanding these areas and accepting the fact that it is who you are (mistakes and all) is the first step towards a successful life. Because once you know yourself you can learn to work with yourself, to work with the parts of yourself that hinders your growth and progress.

Get motivated and get inspired to move beyond the fear, and learn you.


  YOUR MONDAY HEALTHY LIVING RECIPE:
Ingredients            4 (6-ounce) fresh or frozen sustainable salmon fillets (such as wild Alaskan)               3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided               Cooking spray                 1/3 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and drained                 1 tablespoon tomato paste                                1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil                                7 whole blanched almonds                 1 garlic clove                 Preparation1. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fish evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat pan with cooking spray. Arrange fish in pan; cook for 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.2. While the fish cooks, combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, bell peppers, and remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Serve pesto over fish.Sustainable Choice: Look for salmon that's labeled "wild Alaskan," and you can be sure that you're getting a sustainable option.Recipe brought to you by My Recipes.

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