eMotions Magazine

A publication to embrace, empower, engage, encourage and educate all women, this Winter 2012 edition of eMotions Magazine is filled with great tips for living, words of wisdom and testimonies of tried and true women. This edition's cover features the gospel singing duo Mary, Mary.

The Inner Path: A New Year, A New Spirit!

It’s that time again! Time to set goals for the coming year. But, the real problem is not setting new goals and resolutions, it's will they stick. Research studies over the years have shown that less than 40% of people who set goals for the new year are successful just after three months of trying....and the reason for that is you never change your behavior. Changing your behavior involves practice, practice and more practice.  Oh, and not just practice, but having a foundation on which you can stand on while practicing.  So now we get to the real reason many goals aren't achieved as planned

The Inner Path: The Spirit of #Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. It was created by Maulana Karenga, and was first celebrated in 1966–67.  The word Kwanzaa derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits" and is celebrated with the 7 core principles of  Unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. The greeting for each day of Kwanzaa is Habari Gani?, which is Swahili for "What's the News?" and you will in turn respond with the particular principle for that day; Umoja, Kujichagulia, etc. The core principles

Christmas Song: Silent Night...The Temptations Version

Merry Christmas.....The Temptations version of 'Silent Night.  This is my favorite version of this song. It just nourishes my soul and spirit and oh it's just the best.

The Inner Path: The Reason For The Season

JESUS, THE REASON FOR THE SEASON
      
There is but one reason for Christmas to me
Listen to what I tell you and you shall see
The birth of Jesus, our gift from Heaven above
For all He was sent, with God given love

Tasty Goodness:Meatless Monday: Roasted Mushroom & Quinoa Risotto

Meatless Monday

Why Meatless

Roasted Mushroom & Quinoa Risotto

Going meatless once a week may reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It can also help reduce your carbon footprint and save precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel.  But keep in mind that just going meatless is not enough. That’s why we give you the information you need to add healthy, environmentally friendly meat-free alternatives

The Inner Path: It's Basically Spiritual

 At some point, the illusion breaks down and the opening for the start of the spiritual quest commences. The quest turns from without to within and the search for answers begins.~ David R. Hawkins


Spirituality is a discovery of the deeper values and meanings in one's life and often times, means something different to everyone. For many, practicing spirituality is intended to develop their inner life by participating in organized religion; going to church, synagogue, a mosque, etc. And while religion implies a particular faith, spirituality is not necessarily bound to any particular religious tradition and can fit quite well in the religious realm, that is, by mixing your denominations; Baptists, Catholic, Judeo, etc with yoga, meditation and others. 

For others, spirituality is more personal:

Nutritionwise: Meatless Monday: Spicy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

One day a week....cut the meat!

Spicy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Steaming, spicy, colorful tortilla soup somehow makes life bearable when the weather is dark and gloomy. It makes the day a little less dreary with steamy flavorful bites and a little more comfortable.

The Inner Path: Prerequisites to Making the Soul Visible To Living an Authentic Life

 The authentic self is soul made visible ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach

Being true to yourself, and living the truths and vision you find within. You may talk about living a happy life, a successful life, a meaningful life all the time, but an authentic life? You don't hear that too often, but it's a good question and one you should think about. Maybe you define success as earning plenty of money or having unlimited wealth, measured accomplishments, humanitarian efforts or peace of mind. Just as a successful life can be defined in many ways, so too can an authentic life. Being authentic means living your truths daily, not holding them only as thoughts. In other words, don't just believe what's truth, but live it...practice what you believe. To act out your deepest visions and to live a life that's filled with meaning and purpose.

Nutritionwise: Meatless Monday: Cajun Chili Cups

Meatless Monday encourages you to make healthier decisions at the start of every week.  Why Mondays?......Monday is typically the beginning of the work week, the day when individuals settle back into their weekly routine. Unhealthy habits that prevailed over the weekend can be forgotten and replaced by positive choices.  A weekly reminder to restart healthy habits also encourages success. 

Join the Meatless Monday Movement!

Tasty Goodness: Citrus Dessert Bread

Citrus Dessert Bread

As I was searching for bread recipes, I came across the

The Knead for Bread website with a delicious looking Citrus Dessert Bread recipe last month and since it is now baking season I will surely try it and thought you might like to as well.

This citrus dessert bread is filled with the smells and tangy tastes of lemon, lime and orange and can be topped with lemon-flavoured cream cheese icing. You don’t even have to slice it as it peels apart, making it the perfect dessert bread. This recipe makes two loaves.