Women Of The Wise - Rituals to Rise (Week 9)

Women of The Wise - Rituals to Rise Week 9.

What is our Sacred Circle?

It is a circle where we will grow, learn and be raw and real together.

UNITE: Come or Bring Together for a common purpose to form a whole.

Agreeing to maintain full confidentiality, we create a space where we can attend in privacy and caring and collectively openly discuss our thoughts within the circle. We will all contribute positively and keep each other supported together integrating empathy and compassion and building our self-confidence, creating an alchemy in our Sacred Circle.

Welcome Ladies,

I thank you for your time and space you hold in the unity of this Sacred Circle

Affirmations:

Breathe in and close your eyes. One hand on your heart, One hand on your belly.

Inhale - "I am the peace that I seek"
Exhale - "I release what no longer serves me"

"I am truly and wildly abundant in all areas in my life!"

Mantra:

"I am willing"
"I am evolving"
"I am growing"
"I am worthy"
"The universe is helping me achieve all that I desire, I trust the process"

Prayer of Women Of The Wise:

"I bring honor to my radiant heart"
"Courage to my deep questions"
"Respect to my true nature"
"Compassion to the collective"
"Let my spirit be energized every step I take towards my soul's purpose"
"I thank you for all the gifts unfolding in this wisdom and beauty"

Dehydrating Foods:

Dehydrating foods reduces the water content in food by evaporation. Removing water from food intensifies its flavors, ingredients often have a more concentrated, rich taste dehydrate fresh herb’s from the garden is easy, nutritious and packed with a flavourful punch.

All of the calories, fiber, flavor, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins are all concentrated, so you get maximum nutrition while reducing the risk of spoilage. Dehydrating food can be an easy way to maintain the nutritional integrity in your favorite foods.

Preparing foods this way have a significantly longer shelf life compared to fresh ingredients they can last for months to years when they are stored properly. . Although some loss of nutrients is lost during the drying process, it is generally less than with other preservation methods.

You can also save money on packaged dried fruits and vegetables by making your own. Dehydrated fruits, vegetables, and meats make for healthy and convenient snacks that are free from additives and preservatives that can harm our body over time. You can make this fun by creating your own customized snack blends and flavor combinations. Some of my favorite easy snacks are making natural real fruit roll-ups. I can remember my mom making real fruit rollups in the oven and they were delicious!

Here are a few of my favorite fruits and vegetables I love to dehydrate are pineapple, apples, and bananas, as well as vegetables like kale and broccoli, is a relatively simple process. You can use a food dehydrator or an oven to achieve this. For kale chips and broccoli you can also season with olive oil, salt and spices) before dehydrating or one of my favorite ways to add a extra delicious kick is my non cheesy sauce! Ill add the recipe below

Fruit/Vegetable Dehydrating:

To prepare you will need to :

Choose fresh, ripe produce: Select fruits and vegetables that are in good condition and free from any bruises or blemishes. Wash and peel (if needed) the produce.
Slice or chop: Depending on your preference, you can slice fruits and vegetables into uniform pieces. For fruits like pineapple, apples, and bananas, you can slices that are around 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick or for pineapple I sometimes cut them into cubed. For kale and broccoli, remove any tough stems and break or chop into bite-sized pieces.
If you are using a dehydreator Preheat your dehydrator to around 125-135°F (52-57°C). the dehydrator appliance; “Excalibur” is the dehydrator I have and its so simple to use.
Arrange the produce: Place the sliced or chopped pieces in a single layer on the dehydrator trays. Make sure there's some space between each piece to allow for proper air circulation.
Dehydrate: The drying time will vary depending on the type of food, its thickness, and the humidity in your environment. It can take anywhere from 6 to 12 hours or longer. Check the food periodically to see if it's done. The food is ready when it is dry to the touch and has a leathery texture for fruits or is crispy for vegetables.
Cool and store: Allow the dehydrated items to cool completely before storing them in airtight containers or vacuum-sealed bags. Store in a cool, dark place.
If you are using a oven preheat to the lowest possible temperature, which is typically around 170-200°F (77-93°C).
Prepare baking sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Arrange the produce: Place the slices or pieces on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are in a single layer and not touching.
Dehydrate: Keep the oven door slightly ajar to allow moisture to escape. This can be done by placing a wooden spoon or oven-safe prop in the door. The drying time will be longer than with a dehydrator, typically 6-12 hours or more. Check regularly to see if the food is fully dehydrated.
Cool and store: Let the dehydrated food cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers or bags for storage. Store in a cool, dark place.

Recipes:

Dairy-Free Cheesy Sauce

1 1/2 cups raw cashews
2 cups water
3 Tbs. nutritional yeast
3/4 tsp. (or to taste) salt
1-2 Tbs. sweet onion
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 Medium clove garlic (about 1 tsp.)

Blend cashews and 1 1/2 cups water in blender until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Check to be sure there are no cashew pieces remaining.
Add and blend the remaining water and all other ingredients
Use over noodles for non-dairy macaroni and cheese (pour over cooked noodles and serve immediately), and/or over steamed vegetables.
Refrigerate unused portion (Lasts about 2 weeks)

Makes 3 cups

Journal Prompt:

How can you take 1 small step to simplify your life?
Has anyone taken themselves on a date yet?

Closing:

Breathe in and close your eyes. One hand on your heart, One hand on your belly.

Mantra:

"I am willing"
"I am evolving"
"I am growing"
"I am worthy"
"The universe is helping me achieve all that I desire, I trust the process"

Much Love, Crystal :)

"I choose to make the rest of my life, the best of my life" -Louise Hay