June 2020 Newsletter: The prerogative of making the right choices!

We have been living through a period of chaotic ups and downs for the past several months. We were just haunted by an eerie virus that seemed to peer out from nowhere and now we have been bombarded with heart-breaking news of racial violence and societal unrest. Our worlds seem to have been turned into an upheaval which we are desperately trying to control to the best of our ability.

It is in times like this that we search for a new normal, a state where there can be some predictability about what the future holds; but this search is merely a fantasy ride!

Why? Because a state of static tranquility has never existed! Things happen all the time, irrespective of what your role has been, whether you were your very best, or if you have messed up. Life happens in different ways and intensities. There is, however, predictability in the way you react to these upsets.

Your reaction is what determines your outcome. Two people from two different backgrounds with two similar circumstances can have two entirely different outcomes that can change the course of their lives in two very different directions.

So you see, there is one factor that can be controlled—Your reaction! Remember, your choice to react without negativity is a choice that will positively affect the outcome of your family and loved ones.

This world is filled with people who have different temperaments and expectations, and there are bound to be those who will not appreciate you no matter how hard you try, but their rejection of you cannot define the way you view yourself. If you have placed your joy in somebody else's head, you are in a poor state!

Your Mind, Will, and Emotions will determine what you do with life’s circumstances. As you temper these components of your character, your decisions will lead you in a way that will help you fulfill your future ambitions. Remember, your thoughts will lead to real outcomes and decisions, so choose well!

This month in the kitchen we will discuss the importance of managing your cholesterol. In our recipe section we will make Stir-fried Spicy Udon Noodles with a Garlic/Tomato/Pesto sauce along with peas, tofu, and red peppers. Lastly, we will talk about zucchini in our ingredient spotlight. As always, I wish that you make wise choices with respect to your food and health and live long and strong!