It’s been a hard few weeks.
I don’t talk much about my personal life here on the blog; an intentional decision I made after being blindsided with a painful and unwanted divorce years back. But I’m also a very transparent person. For those of you who know me, I image your heads all nodding along because you know that I can’t hide anything. And so, as I walk a thin line between my natural tendency for transparency and a learned desire to keep my personal and professional life separate, I will go as go as far to say that it’s been a difficult and painful season filled with heartache for an already weary soul.
If life has taught me anything (which it has; it’s taught me many things), I learned that pain is a part of it. Fighting it or running from it won’t save me from heartache. Pain is inevitably there and my energy should be focused on finding ways to live alongside it rather than escaping it. I have been learning and relearning this in the last 2 years and over time have found several ways to live with the pain.
Among these practices are:
- Yoga and mediation
- Solo hikes in the Columbia River Gorge
- Creative work
- Surrounding myself with people
- Healthy comfort food*
*I say healthy comfort food because staying healthy is incredibly life giving and energizing, allowing me to show up to life time and again.
MY LATEST VIDEOSFor that reason, I’ve been eating a lot of this easy guacamole. So much that I’m going from feeling blue to a little green.
I’m certainly not implying that guacamole takes away the pain. It doesn’t. But these small comforts in life allow me to lean into my senses and find delight every day. The feeling of warm spring sun on my skin. The sound of hauntingly sad music in my ears. The feeling of my daughters ringlets through my fingers. The taste of refreshing and buttery avocado on my tongue.
Returning to my senses helps me find comfort amidst a broken heart.
I know that I am not the only one carrying pain right now. I know that many of you are in the midst of your own darkness. For that, I am sad with you. To you, my friends, may you find solidarity with others, small joys that help ease the burden, and tiny comforts that ignite your senses and make you grateful to be alive.
Get your avocado fix with this Easy Guacamole made with ripe avocados, fresh herbs and spices, and lots of flavor. Serve with chips.
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 jalapeno, diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- salt, to taste
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Combine all the ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Serve immediately with chips or tortillas.
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I am so sorry to hear about your recent troubles; I too have gone through a most painful and messy divorce.
Thank for the ymmy recipe; I had all the ingredients and yes you are right there is nothing more soothing than using our senses to appreciate what we do have.
With very best wishes
I’m really sorry to hear that, Philippa. My heart is with you during this hard time.
Divorce is so painful & I am sorry you’re going through it. I just said a prayer for you & your daughter that you will be able to move through it. Sending hugs & TLC. Your sister, Suzanne
You’re so kind Suzanne. Thank you very much for your thoughts and prayers.
Sending lots of healing, loving and peaceful thoughts your way. Guacamole may not solve life’s problems…but it certainly doesn’t hurt!
Sarah, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I can’t imagine the pain, anger, and sadness involved in an event like an unwanted divorce. It does sound like you’re taking care of yourself, which demonstrates tremendous strength. you’re more amazing than you know. even though i’m just a stranger on the internet, please don’t hesitate to email me if you need to talk or just unload some frustration.
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Thank you so much, Annie. I feel your support and deeply appreciate it!
This is my go to recipe for guacamole. Just the right balance of spice and heat. Always a hit!
When it’s time to serve it just pour off the water, remove the pit and give it a little stir. If you want to get extra fancy you can add in some chopped tomato along with a pinch of extra salt & pepper. Just throwing that option out there, sometimes we do that if we aren’t having salsa.
Well said. You have learned the basics of finding joy.
Thank you, Sandy
Hi, Sarah! I am hoping you are better now. I agree that we should try to shift to healthier comfort food. I am not really a huge fan of guacamole but will definitely try it since it seems so easy to make.
It looks so yummy. I will try make it tomorrow. I love avocados. Thank for share.