I picked some basil this morning from my garden to get a little pesto going. A handful of basil, a splash of extra virgin olive oil, salt, a few cloves of garlic and process it all in the blender. Add a small palm full of chopped pinenuts and freshly shaven parmigiano and toss with your favorite cooked pasta or marinate your chicken in it. Easy, delicious and fresh.
It’s been quite a week. I have been going through a lot in my personal life so getting out in the garden, tending to my plants and pets then cooking is such a soothing process. My business is going well as I am now working smarter not harder and that is also therapy for me.
However, I refuse to let any negative situation get the best of me and I continue with my daily routines. I continue smiling. And I never forget we are walking through The Valley not suiting there waiting for life to change its self. We must always remain proactive to get the results in our lives we want! Never forget that!
How do you deal with stress or negativity?
I need a Pet! I think thats what's missing from my life... I use my punching bag right now to keep centered and Positive! Works most of the time...lol
Pets give one loads of entertainment and distraction. A dog would be nice :)
Love the photos and your positive attitude about life. I run to the right of the stress and negativity, meaning high strung. I’ve learned to get out and wander in nature and appreciate the smallest things. Driving also helps, I drive until I feel more centered. Taking care of my pets and the chickens seems to snap me out of a funk😉🐓
Ditto friend, I lean on the worrywart side haha. Doing simple things like you do helps me out tremendously! Chit chatting on Sola was fun the other day!
Indeed it was, been really busy the past few days. Things seem to gain momentum and boom everything all at once. We’ll have to chitchat soon🐓
Take it easy friend 💜
Stress and negativity? Why, I bundle it all up inside to let it fester and ferment and then unleash it on the unwitting at inopportune times.
That's healthy right?😁
"That's F*d up Daisy!"
My fave quote from Girl Interrupted haha
Loving the shots with the crystals! I am a cement pot maker for succulents and just started incorporating crystals and agates as embellishments. Do you source your gems online? Im looking for some wholesale vendor suggestions!
Oh my! How wonderful is this! My father is a collector so I get many (if not all) my gems and crystals from him. I know The gem show in Sedona has awesome prices of you’re able to attend!
How lucky!!! Seems like Arizona is the place to go for the best gem shows. I see a roadtrip in my future :)
It is! And after the last day, when everyone has picked up and left, you will find tons of gems and crystals left behind on the floor!!!!
insider tip! thank you!!! i love a good scavenger hunt, hehe
I need to get a blender. We have herbs that aren’t being used because they grow so fast and I’ve been thinking about making pesto for my friends.
When I’m stressed I like to drive someplace alone and immediately do something that makes me happy.
I love driving to the library, I find such solace there. When it’s just just my son and I just use my nutribullet instead of my blender, so much easier to clean!
Stress and stress can be eliminated by changing the routine of life and considering life with positive and standing with self and exercise
Always be positive in your thinking Try to stay away from focusing on negative things as much as possible
Definitely! I agree with this very much! Thank you for your input!
Beautiful and therapeutic ramblings of the decompressed stressful mind of @artedellavita :D
Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by!
Those photos piqued my clairalience! Can just imagine how wonderful it turned out. Yum.
Oh it truly was magical! Thank you for stopping by!
I like to walk on the beach when I am stressed. Nice being able to make our own pesto, isn't it. Better than jarred stuff.
Walking on the beach is truly therapeutic! Yes fresh pesto is delish!
Ohh homemade Pesto rocks!
It truly is!
Wow. This post is absolutely gorgeous. I felt relaxed just looking at those pictures haha. Thanks!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
I love your crystals!
Herbs and crystals seems like a pretty awesome combination.
Thank you friend! I keep all sorts of crystals throughout my home.
it is a great post