A Cup of Tea With Gail
Grab a cup of tea or coffee. Light your favorite Mia Bella Candle,
and visit with me for a few moments.
When we have finished chatting,
I hope you will feel more informed,
but most of all, refreshed!
And she smiles at the future.
She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:25-26
What a struggle this verse has been for women over the centuries. To be a woman of strength and dignity and yet be a woman of quiet wisdom and kindness.
The evolution of women in society has taken on many forms throughout the years. We all can probably picture women throughout the centuries who perhaps exhibited strength and dignity but were they able to do this with a gentle, kind spirit? I have visions of women who have had to "fight" their way out of the background; "fight" their way to the top and "fight" to be heard.
We live in a time of achievement, results, ego, always chasing the next best thing, and in turn living a life of illusion as we have let our environment prison our true character deep within ourselves.
Within these high competitive times women have become more independent and have found the courage to chase their own dreams and aspirations. In doing so they either become strong women or women of strength.”
A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape
A woman of strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape
A strong woman is not afraid of anything
A woman of strength shows courage in the midst of fear
A strong woman would not let anyone get the best of her
A woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone
A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future
A woman of strength realizes life’s mistakes can also be unexpected blessings and capitalizes on them
A strong woman wears a look of confidence on her face
A woman of strength wears grace
A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey A woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong
(Author Unkown)
As we allow ourselves to move forward with inner strength we also move forward with that gentle and quiet spirit.
"A woman with this quality is not someone who never says anything or who never laughs and enjoys life. Instead, someone with the unfading loveliness of a gentle and quiet spirit speaks appropriately and wisely. She enjoys life because she is secure and at rest in her spirit. She is gracious, content, and free to give to others." (Cynthia Heald)
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RECIPE
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups chicken stock or bouillon
1/2 pound fresh broccoli
1 cup carrots, julienned
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar
Directions:
Saute onion in butter. Set aside. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half (this is called making a roux). Add the chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now. Pour in batches into blender and puree. Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg and serve
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NOT the kind of strength I'm looking for.
