Mind. Body. Soul.

We are all familiar with a few of these quotes: 

“Be the change you wish to see in the world”

“If you can’t say anything nice don't say anything at all”

“Be the kind of person you would want to be friends with.”

 But do we ever really do it? Are we the change? Are we nice when we don't want to be? Are we the friend we always wish we had? I want to speak one today that has encouraged myself and to DO and can BE.

(Be the change you wish to see)  This such a BIG and BOLD statement.  Do you know what gets you there: COURAGE?  Taking a step out of our comfort zone: acting, speaking, teaching, believing and standing up for you.

Act on the things that you want to see a change in, whatever it might be.   What are your passions?  Speak UP.  Don’t be afraid to tell people about what grabs your heart, what matters to your soul, what you can't go a day without thinking about, what you’re struggle with, what you would like to see change. Speak to people about where you are trying to make a change and how God is leading you through it, this could be personal within yourself or maybe a cause you want to be a part of. You never know what could come from it.  The point is it’s about be COURAGOUS and taking a leap no matter the outcome or giant knot in your stomach.  Now be aware that it may not go how you want it to go but you have done your part and you have taken a step. Just think your thoughts and passions could inspire someone, to not give up and give them courage to take a leap at something they want to change. Speaking up can take some guts and while at times seems gut wrenching it is also is rewarding!  (It just may take you a while to see it)  Believing in ourselves that we can make a change can be the most challenging thing for us to achieve. To BELIEVE means to accept something is true and real. Believing is what keeps our hearts beating, having FAITH and believing that we can do something.  All we have to do is understand that our cares, matter. By you just stepping up and doing something about it CAN and will make a CHANGE. It will also, inspire, empower, and encourage others to have the same kind of faith and belief you do. “Be the Change you wish to see in this world”. 

Challenge yourselves to quit talking about it and DO IT! :)

1. Find out what really matters to your hearts. Spend time in prayer, meditation; however it is that you connect. Find out what is on your heart.

2. Find out a way to make a change, (whether this internally or externally.  If it’s externally GET INVOLVED. Im sure there is an organization for your cause.

3. Tell a friend about it.

 These 3 things aren't hard to do, just take a little time and effort but if they matter we will find a way and time out of our busy days to start ACTING. 

Now let's feed our bellies.

Sweet Potato Spinach Pesto Lasagna Rolls
Serves 5-6 (or one hungry boy and three normal servings), an Eats Well With Others Original

Ingredients

• 5 cloves garlic
• 5 oz basil, leaves torn off
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 oz spinach
• 15 oz part-skim ricotta
• 6 oz mozzarella, grated, divided
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 12 lasagna sheets
• 2 cups tomato basil sauce
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 and set a pot of salted water to boil. In the meantime, combine the garlic, basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and spinach in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add salt to taste.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, half of the mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and pesto that you just made.
3. Poke sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Wrap each in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 2 minutes per side or until fork-tender. Remove from microwave. When cool enough to touch, remove the skin and mash the sweet potato flesh in with the ricotta-pesto mix. To make it REALLY smooth, food process it until totally blended. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
4. When water comes to a boil, add the lasagna noodles. Cook until just al dente. Line two large baking sheets with wax paper. Using a pair of tongs, remove the noodles from the cooking water one by one and place them next to each other on the cookie sheets.
5. Spread 2-3 tbsp of sweet potato-ricotta filling on each noodle. Beginning at one end, loosely roll each sheet. Spread 3/4 cup of the tomato sauce onto the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan. Place the rolls, seam side down, into the baking pan, fitting them as snugly against each other as possible. Top with the remaining tomato sauce and mozzarella.
6. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese starts to brown. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.