Being a Light in Someone's Life

As I drift through the days the way we all do, I look for ways to inspire others. I live to help others find happiness and peace. I used to think it was my jog to make others happy but after many years of thinking that way and feeling I had failed somehow, I came to understand that other people's happiness is not up to me, it's up to them. 

We are all responsible for the way we think and the happiness we choose. Sometimes life throws us curve balls and interferes with our best thought plans and we feel depressed or angry and out of control. That's because we are out of control. I've heard and read many times that man may plan his course but God plans his steps. (Prov. 16:9) If you don't think so, just look at plans you made that didn't work out and think of how in the end, many of those changes were for the better.

We can set intentions and make plans and follow through as closely as we possibly can but if they don't work out they way you expected, don't be angry; instead, see with an open mind and look for the good that can come of the new circumstance. There is a reason for everything and you can accept that better when you believe that there are other ways to get to your destination.

Inspiration for others comes in many shapes, sizes, intentions and emotions. Be open to what can be, be aware of what is and be thankful for what never was. Everything will be as it should be. Everything changes in the blink of an eye. Be calm, be love, be open and be true. 

In light and love.
Dawn

Simply Healthy Shepherd's Pie (low-fat, low-carb)

1 lb. ground turkey
olive oil or sunflower oil for cooking the turkey
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon mixed savory seasoning ( I use Trader Joe's 21 Spice Salute)
1 can low salt or no salt cream style corn
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables



1 large head of cauliflower
3 Tablespoons butter
4 Tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, I like the nutty cheesy taste)

Steam the head of cauliflower until tender. While it is cooking:

Brown the turkey in a fry pan, add onions, garlic and spices. Add water as needed to keep it moist - simmering on low. Add the cream style corn, corn and veggies - stir well and keep it simmering.

Drain water from cauliflower pot, add butter and mash with a potato masher until light and fluffy, add nutritional yeast and gently mix well.

Put meat and veggie mixture into a casserole dish and spread cauliflower evenly on top. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes.