Thank you all for submitting your favorite six ingredients recipes! These recipes are simple to make and require only a few ingredients. Hopefully, you will have these ingredients available in your kitchen or pantry. Recently I discovered a great go-to-Japanese recipe website called Just One Cookbook. I love this site because every recipe is shown in a video cooking format. Just One Cookbook here.
This simple, so good for you salad dressing was submitted by Tassie. It tastes great over any greens. Download here.
Michele said she has been making this simple recipe since her kids were young. She is so happy that her grown daughter asked her for the recipe. Download here.
I tried this recipe because it was so simple to make. Download here. If you like gardening and cooking, go to Kevin Lee Jacob’s website, Garden for the Home.
Thank you Tassie for sharing your favorite scone topping with us! Download here.
Greg is our computer guy. He said he and his family enjoy this salad for dinner almost every night. Download here.
This recipe was submitted by Sunnie who received this delicious rice recipe from her friend Henry. Download here.
We did it! We made it through the 30 Days of Abundance. Let’s celebrate and pat ourselves on the back. Please watch my video of appreciation.
Abundance
When a door unexpectedly closes, take a few moments to sit in silence. In a short period of time, a window will open with an abundance of new options to pursue.
Think of all of the times there were seemingly no good options to pursue, but better opportunities eventually emerged. You realize that there is always more than one way to handle any situation, good or bad.
Now it’s time to dream your dream, see the abundance, find your purpose and step into action!
You can download this template and add your favorite colors, and write your own dreams and goals
I created a daily content to share with you by pulling one of the cards from my Magical Mindshift Card Deck. This inspirational card deck was created because I wanted to share the things that I have learned from building a life and business I love.
If you would like to have your own card deck to bring you inspiration daily, or give as a gift to a special person in your life, you can purchase one here.
To create a happy and fulfilling life requires clarity in thinking, courage, and self-motivation. We have the power to change the way we think simply by changing the words we use. That’s why I love positive words, like the ones I have included in this deck. They propel your thoughts in a constructive direction and force you to focus on what you want to achieve. By putting yourself on the right track and following your values, you are choosing to live a life of purpose.
How do you begin? Start by making small changes – word by word – and you will soon find that you have more balance in your life and are creating a happy life that you love to live.
I would love to hear your final thoughts about the 30 Days of Abundance plus any ideas you have on how it can be improved.
On another note, do you remember the Six Ingredients recipes that I asked you to send in? I will send them to you on Thursday. You won’t want to miss them!
Here’s another chance for you to access any of the 30 Days of Abundance.
I hope you’ll go back and find inspiration wherever it feels like a good fit for what’s happening in your life!
Wow, today is the 29th day of the 30 Days Abundance. I just couldn’t let this end without sharing a story of my dog Shiro who helped me to survive and stay strong during the chaotic period after World War II.
Excerpt from Chapter 7: ABUSE
My body shook. I wanted to jump out of my skin. Huddled at the base of the closed shoji screen with Shiro sitting close to me, we heard Father’s angry voice grow louder. Shiro whimpered. “Shhh, Shiro. Be quiet or we’ll get in trouble.” She cowered and licked my face over and over in an attempt to comfort me. I squeezed Shiro’s warm body, she was the only comfort I had.
Forever
Nothing is forever. Everything in life has its high and low moments. Recognize that the only certainty in life is change.
We do’t know what we’ve for until we lose it, but we also don’t know why we’ve been missing until we find it. By mastering the art of “letting go,” new opportunities will almost certainly arrive in the future.
Even today, sixty-six years later, there is hardly a day that goes by that I don’t think of the Good and bad times that I had with Shiro. People often ask me, “What kind of terrier dog was Shiro?” I always reply, “The only dog group that I know of today that resembles Shiro is the Jack Russell Terrier. “Shiro is the reason why I love this breed of dog.
In 2006, I found a dog that I loved as much as I did Shiro. I named her Yumi. After she passed at a young age of four, I wrote a book, “Yumi’s Life Lessons” in her memory. Proceeds from Yumi’s Life Lessons are donated to various organizations that support the welfare of animals, including farm animals.
"Kay hopes that "Yumi's Life Lessons" will help encourage the humane treatment of animals and motivate others to help animals that are desperately in need of a home, attention and most importantly, love.
Book trailer for Yum’s Life Lessons.
I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being. – Abraham Lincoln-
There is one thing I know for sure, when our beloved friends pass on, they always take a piece of our heart with them.
I love to hear about your love story with your pets … who are with you now and the special pets who have left our world.
Enjoy Every Day of Abundance!
If you’re getting started late or joining us in the middle of these 30 Days of Abundance, here’s a quick list of what I’ve covered so far. I hope you’ll go back and find inspiration wherever it feels like a good fit for what’s happening in your life!
Here is the US Navy Band performing from the JERSEY BOYS! You can see PASSION pouring out of each performer… wow, what a group! Thank you to Barbara Matthes for bringing them to my attention. I know it’s because she knows how much I adore the Jersey Boys. I’ve seen their performance three times and I’m ready to go again!
Passion
The things you are passionate about do not reside solely in your head. Search your heart and soul to discover what truly lies within.
Your AHA! MOMENT
People who find their passion are more ALIVE, ENTHUSIASTIC, AND PRODUCTIVE.
Here is the US Navy Band performing from the JERSEY BOYS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXlHv1-YPxM
I know you’re in the mood to do a little shuffle with the music of the Jersey Boys … let’s get started!
Missed some posts?
If you’re getting started late or joining us in the middle of these 30 Days of Abundance, here’s a quick list of what I’ve covered so far. I hope you’ll go back and find inspiration wherever it feels like a good fit for what’s happening in your life!
When I was writing and drawing the cards in my card deck, Magical Mind-Shifts, it was my hope that people who bought them will love the Gratitude card as much as I do. Here is my story….
Gratitude
A strong feeling of appreciation for everything that comes your way.
Appreciate everyone and everything you are blessed with.
You return acts of kindness without giving iy a second thought.
I received this message of gratitude from Debbie. Thank you Debbie, for your message and the Daily Quarantine Questions.
Hi Kay,
I just wanted to thank you for including me in your email posts. I have been enjoying them. I read Bill Gates’ letter at the beginning of this outbreak and was glad to see that you too appreciated his message. I think I have always faced times like this with the question about what life lessons we are to learn. The words of wisdom from Bill Gates have offered comfort and food for thought. This was posted on FB a couple of days ago from a friend of mine. I wanted to share it with you. -Debbie-
It will be a huge life changer for us, if we can discipline our minds to see the positive in everyone and everything. Can you share with me how you practice your daily attitude of gratitude?
PS – Be sure to open tomorrow’s 30 Day Abundance early. It will be well worth your time!
Enjoy Every Day of Abundance!
If you’re getting started late or joining us in the middle of these 30 Days of Abundance, here’s a quick list of what I’ve covered so far. I hope you’ll go back and find inspiration wherever it feels like a good fit for what’s happening in your life!
Today is Earth Day. A perfect day to renew your commitment by writing your manifesto, a personal statement of your values that are stated publicly.
Happy Earthday to All!
Manifesto
Remember your core values and how you intend to use them to benefit others.
Ask yourself these questions: What do I stand for? Who am I willing to advocate for? What ideas am I loyal to?
Staying true to the things you stand for will keep you grounded. You are less likely to deviate from your most important pursuits.
Purpose
Purpose is the reason why you do the things you do. When your purpose becomes clear, you will take the necessary steps to live your life with clarity.
Here is a worksheet I designed for you. Isn’t it colorful and fun? I’d love to see you fill in the lines with your manifesto. Download your worksheet here.
Here is a close-up of the drawing painted with watercolors that I made for Earth Day, 2020. Earth Day is 50 years old this year but Sola and Beah’s lives in the North Pole are still in danger. What are we going to do for them?
Wow, I can’t believe that we made it to our 26th day of the 30 Day Abundance! Thank you for sticking with me. I really appreciate receiving your comments so keep them coming!
Missed some posts?
If you’re getting started late or joining us in the middle of these 30 Days of Abundance, here’s a quick list of what I’ve covered so far. I hope you’ll go back and find inspiration wherever it feels like a good fit for what’s happening in your life!
It feels as though history is repeating itself. The news reports that large corporations were given the money first and now the Small Business Relief Fund has run out of money. (According to national standards, any company that employs 500 or fewer employees are considered small businesses.) Listen to my audio story below and you will see why I say history is repeating itself.
Balance
The wind’s direction can change at any time without notice.
Walk lightly, but always maintain your balance. By standing firm, you know that you are now prepared to withstand the shaky ground or storm that will eventually come your way.
It turned out that I never received the $150,000. reimbursement funds dedicated to building another salon as I was promised by Metro. I was told that they ran out of funds that were dedicated to the Small Business Relief Fund. Does this sound familiar?
But for this time around I have learned my lesson. I choose not to concentrate on things I have no control over… instead, I want to think about things that I can do to make a difference. If I adopt this attitude, and only after I’m able to think out of the box, I know that a window will open up and my creativity and resourcefulness will kick in. This is the way to keep my power within me…not to weaken my power by giving it away to outside sources. Now, take action!
It’s not too late to catch up…
If you’re getting started late or joining us in the middle of these 30 Days of Abundance, here’s a quick list of what I’ve covered so far. I hope you’ll go back and find inspiration wherever it feels like a good fit for what’s happening in your life!
I was happy when mother told me that we will be leaving Japan to travel to the US to spend the summer with my Grandmother. It was exciting for me to be in a new country where I met my Grandmother and my cousins. Then mother told me that we will not be returning to Japan. US is my new home. She told me to forget about Japan and study hard to learn to speak the English language. I was devastated and felt deceived by my own mother.
A compelling story about a young girl’s life-changing experiences growing up in postwar Japan.
Mary Fujiye and Keiko photographed at a grade school Undokai (Athelet’s Event) at Hiagari Gakko.
I made this book trailer video using the I-Movie Program on my Mac Computer. Take a look!
Thank you for letting me share the story of my brave mother… a woman before her time. Can you share with me the memory of your mother?
It’s not too late to catch up…
If you’re getting started late or joining us in the middle of these 30 Days of Abundance, here’s a quick list of what I’ve covered so far. I hope you’ll go back and find inspiration wherever it feels like a good fit for what’s happening in your life!
