Fertile Soil

The image came to me today on my way into work. I was rushing in, eating while driving (bad habit I know). Every bite of the waffle I ate was fully enjoyed seeing as I spent most of my day yesterday preparing the stinking things. See, these waffles ain't no ordinary waffles. These waffles are teeming with love and nutrients. Funny that the recipe is one of the few good things my ex gave me. Oh well. They are good.

What's in em? Buckwheat and rice flour, ground flax and cashews, apple sauce and grated carrot and zucchini. Yeah, I know, right? Amazing. I added a bit of cinnamon this time round and bingo, made 'em even better. Threw a half in the toaster oven this a.m. and spread a bit of almond and apple butter on top. Holy goodness. Worth the 20 minutes they each took to actually cook. Note to self: might need to make the batter thinner next time round.

Anyhow, back to the drive and the image that came while I drove. I was thinking about this new life plan I'm on. It involves no alcohol, no (or very little) processed sugar, no caffeine, limited animal products and a lot of whole grains, beans, fruits and veggies.

The image I had on the way to work was really rich, dark, sweet, and fertile soil. I could practically feel it as I drove, imagining it falling between my fingers. What is all that beautiful soil good for? Growing new life. What am I wanting to be good at? Growing new life. Therefore the analogy fits so nicely.

Do I pour red wine or whiskey around my new kale starts? Nay. Do I sprinkle coffee or black tea atop cilantro sprouts? Heck no. Am I mulching with hamburger meat or even chicken breasts? That would be weird. It would make the soil filled with bacteria and acidic funk.

What do I put in that sexy soil to make it extra fertile? Lots of composted vegetables, bean and grains, among other things.

It made this new plan of mine feel even more right. In fact, I think my body is screaming for it. How to make a baby? Make the soil the baby needs to grow in re-he-he-he-he-ly luscious and clean.

Here's to adzuki beans, quinoa, kale, shitake, and carrots.