MATTERS OF THE HEART
This delicious dish will help make your home the go-to destination for Taco Tuesday! SLOW COOKER BIRRIA TACOS
Mindfulness is the first step to emotional intelligence. You have to be able to go to the balcony, see yourself (your emotions, your reactions, the space you are in) clearly, without judgment or rushing to fix anything. It’s the practice of coming back to the present long enough to recognize what’s actually happening inside of you, instead of living in the past or future. You have to get curious about your feelings. Pay attention to your thoughts, the sensations in your body, and your awareness of your surroundings. Ask yourself if something in your space is contributing to your current feelings, such as a bad smell, a scratchy sweater, or a loud construction zone. Some of the biggest challenges to mindfulness are that our minds ruminate and replay things over and over, or we jump to what may happen next, the worst or best case scenarios. Mindfulness begins with letting go of all that, not judging it, and accepting that it is your experience at this moment. You need empathy for yourself and others. Once you become more intentional, you improve your ability to regulate your own emotions and understand others’ emotions more effectively. Self- awareness enhances social awareness and even helps rewire your brain to think more effectively. If you can stop and pause, you can identify and understand your actual emotions more clearly. “I’m not happy” doesn’t communicate to anyone how you feel. Emotional intelligence and presence require you to ask what’s really going on. For example, are you humiliated or embarrassed? Naming the difference helps you decide how to respond in a way that improves the situation for you and those around you. Mindfulness requires practice. You can meditate, and if your mind has trouble being still, you can take a walk. Think about your steps, the sensory experience of the ground beneath your feet, and your breathing. Before bed, I like to reflect on what I’m grateful for and the people or situations in my life that need uplifting to calm my mind before sleep. Emotional Clarity Starts With Awareness
I ngredients
Inspired by SimpleWhisk.com
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3 dried guajillo chiles 2 dried ancho chiles
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1 tbsp dried oregano 2 tsp ground cumin
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes
Pepper, to taste Corn tortillas
3 lbs beef chuck roast
2 cups beef broth
Fresh cilantro and diced onion for garnish
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
D irections 1.
Soak dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes.
2. Process chiles, onion, garlic, and tomatoes in a blender until smooth. 3. Place beef in a slow cooker and pour the chili mixture over it. 4. Add beef broth, vinegar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. 5. Cook on low for 8–10 hours or until the beef is tender. 6. Shred the beef using forks, then mix back into the sauce. 7. Fry tortillas in oil until crispy, then assemble tacos as desired.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” –P eter D rucker
If you can be mindful and let go of what you are afraid of in the future or what you lament from the past, you will feel empowered now.
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