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Soy Chorizo Romaine Taco Spoons

A comfort food from the past, chorizo and eggs came alive for dinner in these super easy Taco Spoons.  Is it safe to eat Romaine lettuce again?  Yes.  And they are the perfect instrument to pick up, fold and crunch your way to deliciousness!  I've always loved Romaine for it's sturdy constitution.  And now this amazing answer to oily, fatty (but oh so awesome) chorizo in a little $3.50 bag.  Is it possible to have what you want again with a few healthy tweaks?

I know a good friend but for whatever reason we've had a good amount of time in between where there hasn't been much communication.   I've been recently blessed with more than a few old friends from the past magically coming back into my life.  And I want more friends, it's something I've prayed for actually, but I'm not great at maintaining, yet.  These special folks from years ago came back and remind me of when I was very present and able to carry on in vibrant and active friendships. 

Now, I keep them going like my house plants, on very little attention and love and with some unrealistic expectation that they will thrive without effort on my part.  I love my friends (and plants) so much but am rarely able to sit and really enjoy either of them due to unexplained afflictions.  How can I expect them to be there when I do?  One could call this delusional.

It's always been a mystery to me how people are able to accommodate more than a couple of friends without feeling entirely overwhelmed.  One could laugh at feeling stress over trying to simply interact socially.  As I look around that seems to be the one thing most people do effortlessly.  They share a secret skill to thrive in this world.   I know it's a privilege to connect with good people, something I don't take lightly so I want to figure this out because I don't want to lose or disappoint anyone.  

But in spending time rediscovering great teachings, I realize (but only for the briefest moment) we don't have to 'figure things out'.  We should give the mind a rest and stop believing we need to create answers.  Spiritual teachers including my personal fav, Mr Jesus himself say everything I need to know will come if I just shut up and let it be. That effort is effortless and yet the hardest thing for us to do, to just breathe and not think, stop listening to our well-intentioned minds.  I think about not thinking, on how to stop, the best ways or times to do it, meaning, do nothing.  Way harder than imaginable because it's different than nervously doing nothing and worrying about it the whole time, it's nothingness with graceful, calm intent.