Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Four Types of People in the World





Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras he explains:
Patanjali says there are only 4 types of people in the world & he tells us how to deal with them:

4 Types of People in the World
What to do
1. Happy People
Be friends with them.

This will eliminate jealousy.
Just as we’re happy when a loved one is happy, so it is if you are friendly with those who are happy.

2. Unhappy People
Don’t be friendly with them, but be compassionate towards them.

If you are friendly with them, what happens? You become unhappy, isn’t it.
3. People who do good things
Feel happy with them.
Feel you are one with them.
Feel that you are doing the act with them.

Competition will not come up and the tendency to criticize those doing good work will not arise.
4. People who do not-so-good things
Ignore & educate.

Ignore them in your mind. If someone says something which is not true, just ignore them. It’s not worth thinking about. (Usually, though we do the opposite. We tell everyone. We chew on it in the mind.)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Bangles. Lentil Soup and French Homework


I am working on many different projects.  A black crochet wrap, studying for French, making a leather tote, cooking and reading Mansfield Park.  All this while working my day-job. 
The older I get, the more confident I become of what I can do, and the less time I seem to have.
French
Qu’est ce qute c’est?
“What” question
Answer: Ce sont les papiers/
“Who” Question
Qui est-ce?
Answer:  C’est le prof.
Est-ce que?
Yes or No question.
Made this last night and brought it for lunch.
"Fast Cooking," like my mom says

1 cup of lentils
2 cups of water/and or chicken broth.
1/4 cup of coarsely chopped onions
1 celery stalk chopped
1 carrot chopped
1 clove of whole garlic
fresh thyme or a basil leaf
Olive oil
salt and pepper taste

Heat oil in pot
Sauté the onions, carrots, celery, in oil-until the onions begin to sweat
put lentils and broth in pot (add water gradually)
add whole garlic/ herb/salt and pepper
Heat / Simmer until cooked. 
Add water if necessary.


Crusty Bread and a salad.  Make a pot and you can heat it up fast for dinner!


Bangles bought at lunch! Coolio!