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Do You Have A Cluttered Mind? Are You A Hoarder of Information?

January 17, 2018January 15, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Have you ever watched the show on TLC called Hoarding: Buried Alive? So. Much. Stuff. Just watching that show makes me feel anxious!

I love organization, I love when everything has a place to go! I hate clutter! Clutter actually gives me major angst! Usually, if my house and surroundings are cluttered it is a sure sign that my mind and soul feel cluttered as well.

Quite often, when things in my life get hectic, and I have a lot on my to-do list or there are important decisions to be made, I tend to be a hoarder of information. I look for more and more input and advice, rather than less.

During these times, I often put the cart before the horse and start thinking about the “what ifs” and “but maybes” of potential situations… I basically become filled with clutter in my mind. Instead, I need to take a minimalist approach to my daily decisions and plans for the future! I need to clean out the clutter in my mind.

While I am in no way a minimalist, I love the idea of minimalism. I recently heard minimalism defined as “not owning nothing, but instead that nothing should own you.” What a simple way to put it!

The Bible says in Ps 46:10 says Be still and know that I am God.

Stillness is to the soul as de-cluttering is to the home. By taking some quiet time for reflection with God’s word, I am making space to quiet my mind, to clean out the clutter, to be still, and hear God’s voice.

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Delicious Recipes

Healthier Energy Bites

April 14, 2016April 3, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood9 Comments

Why Reese’s Easter PB eggs do you have to be so temptingly delicious?! The holiday edition of Reese’s peanut butter cups tastes even more awesome than the already awesome regular Pb cups.

So while I really want to be eating Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs, instead I will be good and snack on some of this healthier option of an Energy bite.

I find that just one or two of these little bites will be just enough to fill me up and stave off unwanted afternoon snacking.

INGREDIENTS

2 cup oats (dry)
1/4 cup natural peanut butter (I love crunchy, but smooth is fine of course too.)
1/4 cup almond butter (if you don’t have any almond butter just use 1/2 cup of peanut butter.)
4 Tbsp honey (use local raw honey for an added immune boost.)
4 Tbsp mini chocolate chips
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extractAdditional ingredients for added flavor and nutrition…
1 Tbs chia seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 scoop vanilla flavored protein powder of your choice.

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl using a spatula
Place mixing bowl in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour
Roll mixture into equal size bites (I use my 2 tsp scoop to make them all uniform)
Store in refrigerator until ready to eat

Makes 8 servings, Each serving is quite a few of the 2 teaspoon sized balls. You won’t be able to eat too many without feeling sick to your stomach, so the chances of eating an entire serving is not likely.
Macros (per serving): If the above recipe is followed without the additional ingredients…