Up your protein game with this 10-minute spicy vegan taco recipe – Well+Good
Posted: June 9, 2017 at 9:51 am
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Chloe Coscarelli may have built her reputationon cupcakes, tempeh burgers, and sweet potato fries(theres not a line out the door of By Chloethe vegan chain she co-founded, before recently exitingfor nothing),but theres another food staple shes just as obsessed with: tacos. Theyre definitely one of my go-to lunches, admits the plant-based chef.
As a vegan, Coscarelli isnt about to fill her tacowith chicken or steakshe has another go-to on hand for protein: One of her favoriteingredientsistofu, the OG vegan staple. Not only is it often her tortilla filling of choice, but she also turns to it when shes looking to punch up her dishes with something other than guac. (Because not everyone can stomach avocados all the time.)
I useitto make creamy sauces by throwing it in the blender. Some people get intimidated by making cream sauces with nuts, but tofu is really easy to work with, she says.
Here, Coscarelliputs the soy-based specialty to workas a spicycrema.Paired with mango salsa, it all adds up toa summer mealthats sweet with a kick. Chipotle, are you taking notes?
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Yields4 servings
IngredientsSpicy tofu2 Tbspolive oil 1 package Nasoya extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled 1 1/2 Tbsppure maple syrup 1 1/2 Tbsp Sriracha 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp chipotle powder 3/4 tsp sea salt
Mango salsa1 mango, finely diced 2 Tbspfinely diced red onion 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 tsp fresh lime juice
Chipotle crema1 cup Nasoya silken tofu 2 Tbsp Sriracha 1 Tbsp agave 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp chipotle powder 8 small corn tortillas
Toppings Sliced avocado or guacamole, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
1. Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Add crumbled tofu and cook until lightly browned.
2. Add maple syrup, Sriracha, smoked paprika, chipotle, and salt, and stir until tofu is coated. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. To assemble the tacos, heat a tortilla in a pan over medium-high heat or by placing it directly on the burner for about a minute, using tongs to flip. Plate. Layer on the tofu, mango salsa, and a drizzle of chipotle crema. Garnish with guacamole, cilantro, and a lime wedge.
For the mango salsa 1. Stir all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
For thechipotle crema 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
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Austin Aries Talks WWE Cruiserweight Division, Being Vegan and More – Bleacher Report
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Austin Aries is one of the most talented all-around performers in the wrestling industry, and since joining WWE in 2016, a whole new audience has now had the pleasure of seeing the Greatest Man That Ever Lived operating at the highest level.
At 39 years old, Aries has been wrestling for 17 years and has earned a reputation as one of the best in-ring workers in the business. Add in the fact that there are only a few wrestlers who can stand toe-to-toe with him in a promo, and Aries is one of the most gifted talents in the world.
In a recent interview promoting his new book, Food Fight: My Plant-Powered Journey from the Bingo Halls to the Big Time, Aries spoke to Ring Rust Radio about his place in WWEs cruiserweight division following another loss to Neville at Extreme Rules, his interest in becoming a commentator following his in-ring career and the challenges of living a vegan lifestyle.
At the 2017 edition of the Extreme Rules pay-per-view, Aries tried unsuccessfully for the third time to capture the Cruiserweight Championship from Neville. Following another hard-fought defeat, there are questions about whats next for Aries.
While staying in the cruiserweight division and climbing the ranks once again could be a viable option, Aries proved in Ring of Honor and Impact Wrestling that he doesnt need to be pigeonholed. He could easily make the jump to the heavyweight division and instantly be one of the top stars on the Raw brand as he chases the Universal Championship.
When asked what he has planned moving forward, Aries was uncertain about his future.
Right now, I feel like Im at a point where I am reflecting and just trying to figure out what my next move is. I have put a lot of energy and focus into capturing the Cruiserweight Championship, but obviously I didnt get the job done, Aries said. So, I am not really sure what my next move is. I think right now I am going to take a step back, see what the landscape in front of me and see where I fit in best moving forward.
Regardless of whether Aries stays in the cruiserweight division or makes the leap into the heavyweight division, his skill in the ring and on the mic will result in marquee matchups and feuds that would bolster any card.
Not only has Aries proved to be one of the best all-around talents in wrestling today, but while he was out with an eye injury, he also showed that he'll have a bright future at the commentary table when his in-ring career is over.
After working with Michael Cole and Corey Graves, Aries has a newfound respect for commentators and a new career path if he eventually wants to follow through and become the Greatest Commentator That Ever Lived.
I had a lot of fun doing that and it was a new opportunity for me. I learned a lot and I got to work with some cool people that I would never have had the chance to work with as an in-ring competitor, Aries said. A lot of respect for what those guys do. Theres a lot going on that people dont know about in those headsets while those guys are trying to manage while they are also trying to narrate a story. I think at a certain point when the time is right, if that opportunity is there for me, its something I would like to pursue.
Aries has been a staple of the wrestling industry for almost two decades, but he still has so much left in the tank. One of the reasons for his success thus far has been his commitment to a vegan lifestyle.
Finding the proper foods and meals for a vegan is difficult at times, but its even more complicated when WWE Superstars are on the road constantly traveling from city to city without ample options.
Aries spoke about the difficulties of being a vegan who travels constantly and how his commitment to the lifestyle has helped him stay true to veganism.
I think if youre trying to be mindful of eating well on the road, it can be difficult no matter what, Aries said. Your choices at midnight or one oclock in some of the smaller towns when we are getting out of shows arent going to be the best choices for eating healthy no matter what your dietary choices or restrictions are.
So, I think the important part is to always be prepared. I always try to carry some stuff with me so if cant find some food around me, Im not stuck in that position of having to make a bad choice, Aries continued. I think the hardest part is just the dedication to it. Once you decide its important to you, it becomes easier to do because you are invested in it.
While most wrestling fans look at a Superstar who is 39 years old as someone who is on the downside of a career, Aries has bucked that trend and only appears to be getting better with age.
With so much left to prove inside a WWE ring beyond being stuck in the cruiserweight division, the best is yet to come for Aries. Hopefully, WWE officials dont squander the opportunity to add a bona fide championship level heel to Raws heavyweight division.
No matter where the future takes him, Aries has demonstrated time and time again that he has the talent and the smarts to be one of the most entertaining aspects of any show he graces.
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Who Says You Need Meat to Be Strong? Vegan Bodybuilders Won 32 Medals at Top Competition – One Green Planet
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People who say vegans are wimpy and weak are really misinformed at this point in the game, lets be honest.PlantBuilt, a vegan non-profit bodybuilding organization proves that with so many plant-based protein options out there, vegans are most often well-fueled machines with plenty of strength and energy.
The non-profit collectively won 32 medals,22 of them for first place,during the 2017Naturally Fit Games in Austin, Texas last Saturday. Thats right, 32 medals. The games had a total of 1,000 participants, 39 of them included PlantBuilt participants. The challenges included kettlebells, powerlifting, bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, and CrossFit.
Not only did PlantBuilt win 32 medals, one team member, Sara Lee, set both the world and American records for kettlebell.Whats that again about needing meat to be strong? Yeah, we cant hear you over all this winning.
PlantBuilt was founded in 2013 byhusband-and-wife team Dani Taylor and Giacomo Marchese and to date,more than 100 athletes from countries around the world including Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Great Britain, and Germany have competed with the PlantBuilt team. PlantBuilt has raised $20,000 to support vegan outreach organizations, non-profits, and farmed animal sanctuaries. Pretty cool!
Plant-based diets have been shown to lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, kidney failure, diabetes, and according to research, can literally lengthen your lifespan. So, if youre an athlete, skip theenergy drinks, the stimulants, the muscle enhancers, and all that other jazz and look to your diet for help with performance and recovery. Eating more plant-based foods could be the answer you need to gain more energy andimprove overall health.
If youre considering becoming a plant-powered body builder or athlete,check out Common Benefits Athletes Experience When Switching to a Vegan Dietand check out thesetips on preparing vegan foods for your workouts.You can also check out one of our favorite bodybuilders tips for staying energized and buff the plant-based way!
Looking to cut back on meat and dairy? We highly recommend that you check out the Food Monster App, which is available for bothAndroid and iPhone. With over 8,000 vegan recipes (and over 10 new recipes added daily), youre going to find something you love!
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How to actually concentrate at work while everyone talks about the election result – Independent.ie
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How to actually concentrate at work while everyone talks about the election result
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The country has been left feeling pretty shocked, as we head towards a hung Parliament after the snap election.
The country has been left feeling pretty shocked, as we head towards a hung Parliament after the snap election.
No political party has emerged with an overall majority, and all eyes are now on what Prime Minister Theresa May will do next.
Having a normal day at work may be proving pretty difficult as youve probably noticed, the results are ALL anyone is talking about. So, here are some things you can do to try and keep your concentration levels as high as possible and actually achieve some work.
Motivate yourself by making a list of what you need to get done
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Lists can be a good way of keeping focused at work on a normal day, never mind a day when its probably going to be easier to lose concentration. It will help you prioritise, and you know youll get a sense of achievement when you can tick to-dos off your list.
Go and get some fresh air
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It may sound pretty obvious, but many people are guilty of staying in the office all day without taking a break. With so many distractions today, its more important than ever that you take time out to just stroll around the block and have a break from everything. Of course, during this walk you may just be thinking about the election, but at least youll return to work with a clearer mind.
Do some meditation
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Were not suggesting you lie down in savasana pose and freak out the office but, if you have a desk job for example, sit for a few minutes in your chair and do some deep breaths. Be mindful of how your body feels, close your eyes and do a few 10-count breaths. Hold for a second as you relax into the feeling of the in breath. Now breathe out to a count of six. Ahhhh doesnt that feel better?
Eat foods that will keep you alert
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Basically, avoid sugary foods as much as possible. Go for brain foods for your lunch, to avoid a mid-afternoon slump when election thoughts may take over blueberries, salmon, bananas, spinach and eggs will fuel your concentration. If you are craving a sweet treat, dark chocolate will perk you up nicely.
Put your phone on silent for a while
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On top of the distraction of your co-workers debating the election result, youve likely also got friends and family texting you their thoughts and opinions on the matter.
If youre prone to checking your phone too much at your desk, just turn it face down and avoid temptation for a while. Youll feel better for it, promise.
Listen to some music
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Many people find they feel motivated with their headphones in. Obviously be selective with this go for some relaxing music with no words maybe, and see if it gets you feeling focused.
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If youre honest with yourself, theres probably no way youre going to go the whole day without wanting to check whats happening. Has Theresa May resigned? Whats Jeremy Corbyn said? What funny tweets are going viral?
So, schedule distractions in tell yourself that, after a chunk of hard work, you can check Twitter and Facebook as a reward. But, control how long you spend scrolling it can be all too easy to get carried away checking out funny memes about politicians
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Cultural Center offers 6 free concerts this summer – Ontario Argus Observer
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ONTARIO Four Rivers Cultural Center is bringing back its free summer concert series beginning next week.
The Live After 5 in the Garden concerts will be held every other Wednesday through August and will begin Wednesday, when Simple Ruckus takes the stage for the first of six concerts, which will all be from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Hikaru Mizu Japanese Garden.
Simple Ruckus is described as a high-energy cover band performing an array of popular hits that delivers quality, professionalism, fun and variety for all-ages audiences. The Boise-based band frequently plays at music festivals, weddings, and events throughout the Treasure Valley. The band plays classics that audiences expect and the favorites that are sometimes forgotten, a news release from the Cultural Center states.
A list of other concerts in the series follows.
June 28 West Abbey Road is a Beatles tribute band comprised of members of Rooftop Revolution, which has previously played for the Live After 5 series. West Abbey Road will make concertgoers think they are listening to the real thing, the release states. With new Ed Sullivan Show Beatle suits tailor made, along with custom wigs, they more than look the part.
July 12 Retreads is a four-piece fun, dynamic and energetic band from Boise and Meridian whose niche is playing between the lines, according to the release. The band offers a great selection of classic to modern rock and dance songs.
July 26 Emily Stanton Band, who has also previously played the concert series, is led by a Boise-based American soul/R&B vocalist filling a niche in the Boise music scene who is backed by a band of some of the finest musicians in the Northwest, reads the release.
Aug. 9 Encore, is an energetic five-piece band playing top dance hits from the 70s to today with an emphasis on the 80s, according to the release. Encore will keep you on the dance floor by covering hits from Prince, Naked Eyes, Haddaway, The Eurythmics, and other well-known musicians.
Aug. 23 The Chaz Browne Group members say they play both kinds of music: Rock and Roll. Formerly known as Charley Brownes All Stars, the group formed in 1967 with local members. However, over the years, some of the original members left, thus the name change.
Cultural Center staff encourages community members to see this years stellar line-up of musicians while visiting friends, relaxing and enjoying food and beverages.
The concerts provide an opportunity for local citizens to come together to socialize, to unwind after a day of work and to enjoy the beautiful and peaceful Japanese Garden, according to the release.
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Achilles Wheel set to play at High Sierra Music Festival – The Union of Grass Valley
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Achilles Wheel, an eclectic Nevada City band that blends roots, world music and psychedelic rock, will play at the 26th annual High Sierra Music Festival this summer, which takes place from June 29 to July 2 at the Quincy Fairgrounds.
High Sierra will be one of several stops on Achilles Wheel's summer tour. The band will head north to play shows in Washington and Oregon before making its way back down the west coast, where it plans to play several shows around Lake Tahoe, in addition to making a stop at the Kate Wolf Music Festival in Laytonville.
The band will also play during a benefit at Gold Country Gymnastics in Grass Valley on June 24 for Nevada County resident Paige Lyon, who is raising money to help pay for a surgery that will help correct her severe scoliosis.
High Sierra has been on the forefront of the camping festival scene since its inception in 1991, said Rebecca Sparks, a producer who has worked with the festival since its very first year. Not only does the event bring great music to the mountains, she said, but it books artists from a wide variety of genres, appealing to different tastes.
Sparks said the founders of the festival "didn't understand why you can't book a singer-songwriter, follow it up with a rock act, and then have a funk band wrap up the night."
The seamless blending of different sounds has attracted thousands to Quincy each year. The event traditionally takes place during July 4 weekend, and might be described as a four-day party under the sun, with music, water guns and camping.
"It's a mix of people getting together with friends, relaxing, ditching their cars for four days, and really being able to enjoy great music together in an outdoor natural setting," said Sparks.
Achilles Wheel is slated to play shows on both Saturday afternoon and Sunday night at High Sierra.
"It's a huge honor and a big thrill for us to be playing up there," said Paul Kamm, an Achilles Wheel guitarist and singer.
Kamm said the band started out playing cover tunes at local bars around Nevada City. Eventually, band members began composing original music, which Kamm said was a big hit around town.
"We started playing our original stuff for bar crowds and people wouldn't leave the dance floor all night," he said.
Kamm said the band draws inspiration from the live playing style of rock and roll jam bands, but their overall sound is difficult to define.
"We tie in roots, Americana, world music and rock. What we've focused on most is writing and playing original songs," he said. "Writing music is compelling, because what you're really doing is telling a story."
The band recorded its first album, Thirteen Hours, in 2011, which featured 13 original songs.
Achilles Wheel's main goal, Kamm said, is to make people dance, and he looks forward to making that happen throughout the summer.
KVMR plans to broadcast live from High Sierra Music Festival throughout the weekend.
To contact Staff Writer Matthew Pera, email mpera@theunion.com or call 530-477-4231.
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Surging Demand for Organic Produce Widens U.S. Supply Gap – PR Newswire (press release)
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More domestic growers would need to transition to organic to bridge the supply gap. But Lensing concludes that given current consumption trends and the length of the required transition period, organic produce supplies will likely remain under pressure over the next three to five years.
Food companies and large retailers have increased imports to meet demand and secure supplies throughout the year. The volume of U.S. imports of selected organic specialty crop items soared by almost 800 percent from 20112013 before leveling off.
"It's quite clear the market for organic produce will continue to grow, which creates opportunities for growers," adds Lensing. "However, transitioning to organic comes at a cost and is not without risk. Steady domestic supply growth will be dependent on consistent, wide premiums that reward growers for accepting the elevated risks associated with organic production."
Despite premiums of 30 to 50 percent, the perceived risks associated with transitioning to organic are often a significant deterrent for conventional growers. Key among those risks is the absence of an established market that offers transitioning growers a premium price during the lengthy three-year transition period. Concerns about market and price sustainability, the additional labor required for organic farming and the absence of support systems such as subsidies or grants compound grower reluctance.
According to Lensing, the organic industry recognizes these challenges and is taking steps to help alleviate some of the pressures on transitioning growers.
A new partnership between the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and the USDA has been established to provide guidance to growers transitioning to organic production and is laying the foundation for a transitional organic market.
"Initiatives such as the transitional organic certification program and the formation of additional strategic partnerships should serve to encourage more domestic organic production and help address the marketing challenges created by supply shortfalls, added Lensing."
A brief video synopsis of the report, "Mind the Supply (Gap): Meeting the Growing Demand for Organic Produce" is available on the CoBank YouTube Channel. The full report is available to media upon request.
About CoBank
CoBank is a $128 billion cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 70,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country.
CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.
For more information about CoBank, visit the bank's web site at http://www.cobank.com.
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Uber CEO takes up meditation and guess where he does it? – The Mercury News
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You all remember that 1973 rock classic by Brownsville Station, right?
Well, Ubers bad-boy chief executive Travis Kalanick has added his own version:
Call it Meditatin in the Lactation Room.
Arianna Huffington, the journo-celeb and Uber board member whos helping the San Francisco-based ride-hailing giant lower the testosterone level of its corporate culture, has some exciting news to share:
And since Ubers headquarters dont yet have quelle horreur! a designated meditation room, the boss is getting all mindful in a lactation room. Thats right: a room where breastfeeding moms can pump breast milk for their babies.
Literally, it was an amazing moment last week when we were in the office and he said, I really need to go meditate in order to be in a place to make good decisions right now,' Huffington told a crowd this week at the iCONIC conference in New York City.And literally [he] went into a lactation room that happened to be open, because they dont have meditation rooms yet. This is part of the change coming.
In other words, not only can Uber employees look forward to having meditation rooms in the future, but they can still use the lactation rooms as they wish, unless, of course, the boss is in there meditating, which he may well be.
Literally, said Huffington, Travis returned and you could see the change in the way he was and the way he could process making decisions.
Kalanicks embrace of the meditation gospel, so to speak, should please Huffington immensely, since her own startup, Thrive Global, is all about promoting health and wellness in the workplace and beyond.
Hopefully, a mellower CEO will translate into a mellower company, as opposed to the one that earlier this week had to fire 20 employees after an internal investigation into complaints around discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying and retaliation.
I believe every company soon is going to have a meditation slash nap room, said Huffington. They are going to be as common as conference rooms.
Or, for that matter, lactation rooms.
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Sex, naps and meditation: men caught misusing workplace breastfeeding rooms – The Guardian
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Under the Affordable Care Act, most employers must provide women a designated, non-bathroom space for breastfeeding. Photograph: KidStock/Getty Images
There was a lactation/quiet room sign on the door and the room had been reserved for that purpose on the company calendar. So Hannah was surprised when she walked in to discover a male co-worker using the lactation room for a phone call.
I had to stand there with my sore, full boobs and explain to this dude who was mad at me for interrupting him that I needed the room to express milk to feed my kid later, said Hannah, who works at a public health policy not-for-profit and asked only to be identified by her first name.
Her story is far from unusual. Travis Kalanick, the embattled CEO of Uber, it was revealed this week, uses his companys lactation room to meditate.
Literally, it was an amazing moment last week when we were in the office and he said, I really need to go meditate in order to be in a place to make good decisions right now, Arianna Huffington, an Uber board member, told a CNBC conference. And literally [he] went into a lactation room that happened to be open because they dont have meditation rooms yet. This is part of the change coming.
Huffingtons anecdote appeared designed to promote her two current hobbyhorses: corporate wellness initiatives and her belief that Kalanick, who has been widely criticized over his management of the company, is actually a suitable CEO.. But if Huffington thought the story would boost the reputation of the male executive of a company that on Monday fired 20 people amid an investigation into allegations of widespread gender discrimination and sexual harassment, well, she was wrong.
I have walked in on an exec having sex with an intern in the lactation room
Lactation rooms, for the uninitiated, are private rooms where nursing mothers can pump breast milk, preferably with comfortable seating, a refrigerator, a lock on the door and electrical outlets. While once new mothers were forced to huddle in a bathroom stall, the Affordable Care Act requires most employers to provide a designated, non-bathroom space.
But not all co-workers see it that way. I have walked in on an exec having sex with an intern in the lactation room, said one women working in tech.
Another woman, who also works in the tech industry, said that at her former company she was asked to pump in the server room. It was only after a male co-worker walked in on her (Thankfully, I was facing the wall, she said) that the company made arrangements for her to pump in a real room with a lock on the door.
A third woman, who worked for what she described as a well-funded food startup with a social justice mission, said that her CEO regularly used the lactation room to make phone calls or take naps.
I had to wake him numerous times, which was humiliating, she said. Once he told me: I need another 15 minutes.
While the CEO would laugh about his behavior, approaching her later to say Dont hate me! or I owe you one!, the woman said that his actions had a serious impact on her ability to continue breastfeeding her second child.
I didnt pump very long after I went back [to work]. I actually just couldnt produce enough for my baby, and I know it was because of the stress because I never had that issue with my first, she said. I am sad I wont ever get that back.
For companies hoping to attract and retrain female workers, a well-kitted out lactation room can be a selling point. When Elle canvassed major US employers in 2016, companies including Google, Facebook and IBM shared photos and details of their accommodations, which ranged from the utilitarian to the luxurious.
Google and Facebook require women to book the spaces in advance, then use their badges to enter, according to Elle. But at many companies, it seems the era of open office plans has turned the rooms into a coveted sanctuary, leaving the women who need them in an awkward situation.
A facilities manager for an advertising company changed the signage on the lactation room from privacy room to mothering room because, he said: A guy wouldnt stop using it to place long angry phone calls hammering out his ugly divorce/custody battle.
Frustratingly to the manager, the company actually had designated rooms for placing phone calls. The lactation room was just closer to his desk, he said.
It is not only men who abuse the lactation room. Writer and editor Jessica Wakeman once worked with a female editor who had at least two incidents with the company lactation room.
She was found by another nursing mom sitting down, her makeup bag and a mirror spread out all over the desk, putting on makeup in the middle of the workday, Wakeman said.
I absolutely abuse the lactation room, confesses another woman. I abused the lactation room so much they renamed it the quiet room.
Heather Kelly, a tech reporter for CNN, proposed one solution for taking back the lactation room.
If I ever found some dude meditating in the mothers room, she tweeted in response to the Kalanick story, I would blind him with my milk.
After all, Chris Rock taught us, No matter what a stripper tells you, theres no sex in the champagne room. And no matter what Arianna Huffington says, there should be no meditation in the lactation room.
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A Meditation – Patheos (blog)
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(This originally appeared in Pagan NUUS, Vol. 2 #2, Litha/Lammas 1988, and is redistributed by permission of the author who goes by Mountainheart.)
mountainheartnhand, photo by Mllownious ogo, (cc) 2013.
Welcome to our first tribal gathering. We have come together to form a community of kindred spirits to make interconnections and to celebrate our connectedness with the Earth and all her life of which we are a part.
We gather together to help heal ourselves from the sickness of separation from Mother Earth an unnatural separation which makes her sick also. We gather to heal ourselves, our Earth.
We gather to rediscover our tribal roots and to celebrate the Dance of Life weare dancers who have perhaps forgotten the steps that we knew as children but we crave the dance in our deepest beings.
We join to feel our hearts beat to know they are part of the pulse of the Earth.
We gather together to share our breaths to breath the air that is the breath of the Earth and to create the breath of the Earth.
We gather together to share the warmth of the Fire of Life to feel the tidal rhythms of oceanic blood coursing through our veins.
We join each other to affirm the goodness the sacredness of our bodies, and to celebrate our natural, good, wildness to shed our unnatural estrangement from ourselves and wilderness.
We come together to nuture each other as we grow and flourish.
In joining together to share and celebrate, groups like this usually create a special place a sacred space or circle in which its OK to be a child. A temporary place of reconnection with Mother Earth, the Great Spirit, the Goddess, the God of the Dance, the Spirits of the mountains and rivers and rocks, the Muses, the Elements a place for the suspension of disbelief. Usually these forces, beings, feelings, aspects, spirits, archetypes, symbols are invited to join us in the circle.
We meet in a circle and look into each others faces because thats where we find God in each other, in ourselves. A circle is a magic place where we can rediscover the enchantment of childhood. A sacred and joyful space where we are free to explore our deepest feelings without fear of ridicule. Where we can express joy, sorrow, fear, and immanent strength. Where we can express the express the connectedness with each other and with all of life. Where we can play. Where we can express wonder at the great mystery of ourselves, the cosmos, the cycles of being, beginnings from endings, life and death. We express these things through song, dance, poetry, meditation, chant, symbolic ritual or any other creative means. Or by just being.
Thank you for being here. Lets celebrate our coming together, our creation of a new tribe.
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