What Things Make You Feel Rich Without Money

 I'm rich in the moments no one else can see.

I'm rich in peace , the kind I had to fight for.

I'm rich in soft mornings and second chances.

I'm rich in tiny joys-the kind you can't buy.

I'm rich because I learned how to rest without guilt.

I'm rich because I feel like myself everyday.

 

10 Rules of Ganbaru

 1.  Never give up, no matter what the obstacles are

2. Set clear goals and commit fully

3. Embrace the journey, not just the outcome

4. Persist through difficulty with patience.

5. Adapt and evolve when the path changes

6.  Keep a positive mindset, even when it is hard.

7.  Take responsibility for your actions and your growth

8.  Focus on the process, not perfection

9.  Encourage and inspire other along the way

10.  Stay humble and stay hungry. Growth never ends. 

 

Ganbaru is showing up every day with effort, integrity, and heart. Not 

because it is easy but because it is meaningful. 

Vodka Lasagna Soup Recipe

 

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs lean ground meat beef, or italian sausage
• 1 medium onion diced (approx 1.5 cups)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4-5 cloves garlic minced (approx 1 tbsp)
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• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup vodka
• 4-5 cups broth vegetable or chicken
• 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces and cooked according to package instructions I used two cups rigatoni and it was fine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper or crushed red pepper for more spice
• 15 leaves fresh basil rough chopped or torn
• ricotta cheese, grated parmesan and chopped parsley for serving

Instructions

• Melt butter and heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
• When hot saute onion for 1-2 minutes to let them sweat then add ground meat and garlic. Cook until meat has browned.
• Add vodka and reduce by half (3-4 minutes).
• Add tomato paste,   salt, pepper, and 4 cups of broth. Bring to a boil then simmer covered for 20-25 minutes.I added pasta to cook per package time about 20 min. 
• Adjust seasoning as necessary then add heavy cream and basil. If soup feels too thick slowly add in more broth until desired consistency is reached.
• Sti 
• Serve with ricotta cheese, grated parmesan and chopped basil leaves

Happy Birthday to Me

 "I rose to make the coffee.  I walked to the door and paused.  

When I looked back, I saw my life shining within every ordinary

thing.   And I was seized by the same feeling i get when I see the

ocean-the feeling that it is all too much to behold, too beautiful,

too much to bear-and I was filled with an aching love for all of it...

and somehow nothing seemed more holy to me than just being there,

naturally myself, in the midst of it..." -Sue Monk Kidd

Today Is My Birthday

You Are Just Perfect The Way You Are!

 

Happy New Year 2026

 May the new year fill your heart with hope and renewal and strength. 

 

Inhale calm. Exhale worry.

Inhale love. Exhale fear.

Inhale grace. Exhale tension.

Inhale peace. Exhale Chaos.

Inhale light. Exhale darkness.

 

I hope you make the new year sparkle with moments of love, laughter and goodwill!  Be kind to others and to yourself and may that kindness you give out return to your heart many, many times over.  

 

Happy New Year 2026!