An Invitation Many people notice something strange when they try to slow down. They finally sit down to rest… and a voice in their mind or body coneys: “You should be doing something.” This worksheet is simply an invitation to explore why rest can sometimes feel uncomfortable or even unsafe. If something resonates, take it with you. If it doesn’t, you can leave it. Why Rest Can Feel Difficult 1. Cultural Conditioning Many of us grew up hearing that productivity equals worth. Messages like...

Ingredients 4–5 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt), boneless 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1–2 teaspoons chili powder 2–2½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 medium onion, chopped or quartered 4 cloves garlic, minced or smashed ¾–1 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped Instructions Place the pork shoulder in the crock pot. Add the onion and garlic. Sprinkle the oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the pork. Pour the orange juice...

Ingredients 1 loaf sourdough bread 3–4 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried sage ½ tsp garlic powder Instructions Preheat oven  to 325°F . Cut the bread  into ¾–1 inch cubes . Season:  Place cubes in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs. Bake:  Spread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Dry the bread:  Bake 25–40 minutes , stirring halfway through, until cubes are dry and lightly golden  (not crunchy). Cool completely  before...