Today in all things . . .

It seems that it is easy to be thankful when everything is going well in our lives . . . when our future is rising, our will is king and when all the world seems like your estate.

Thanks comes easily at those times . . . but . . .what about the other times? What about those thanks that should come at lesser times, and about which we express ourselves less fluently . . .



Today, let us remember to give thanks not only for any sunlight which may rest upon our faces, but also for the darker hours which help to teach us fortitude and give us strength.

Today, let us be thankful with greatful hearts not only for our successes . . . but also for our failures which help to teach us humility.



Today, let us express gratitude for all the petty inner conflicts which once resolved help to bring us a new serenity, and for those small distressing fears which have their ways of building up such hope.

Today, let us appreciate all those poignant sights that teach us thoughtfulness . . . and the wrongs that teach us to be fair . . . and for each violated trust which leaves loyalty as it's lesson.



And, too . . . let us not forget to whisper thanks for each of these . . .

the contempt that teaches pity,
the tear that teaches joy,
the pain that teaches mercy,
the lonliness that teaches love,
the heartache that teaches compassion,
and the failings that help to teach us understanding . . .

Today, let us reflect upon these things that we owe and let our thanks come easily . . . in all circumstances, and in all places and in all things.

Just my thoughts on this early Monday morning . . .

Here is a healthy breakfast cereal mixture that I discovered. When I was a child and it was getting near to payday, my mother would mix all the leftovers in the boxes of cereal in the cupboard together and we'd have to eat that mixture until she was able to buy new stuff. I hated that . . . they didn't always go together very well. I can understand and appreciate why she did it . . . but blah . . . I promise you that this mixture is much more interesting, and will fill you up and give you plenty of energy to face whatever the day ahead holds!



*Healthy Breakfast Cereal Blend*
Makes about 36 (3/4 cup) servings
Printable Recipe

A healthy blend of cereals that will help to give you plenty of energy to begin your day and make you feel fuller longer! Simply top with some semi skimmed milk, or yoghurt aqnd you're set to go. Makes a lot but can be frozen for up to 3 months.

8 cups of whole bran cereal
6 cups of low fat granola
4 cups of wheat and barley nugget cereal
(such as Grape Nuts)
7 cups of seven grain and sesame medley cereal
(such as kashi medley cereal)
2 cups of dried cranberries or raisins
(You can use a mixture of any dried fruit if you wish, chopped dried apricots, dates, cherries, etc.)

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, mixing together well. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or place in zip lock freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Serve as you would any breakfast cereal.



Over in The English Kitchen this morning, some delicious Date, Pistachio & Honey Slices!