I tend to be a stubborn type of person. Anyone resonate? Let’s take photography as an example. I used to foster a do-it-yourself, learn-as-you-go sort of mentality. I read some manuals. I watched some YouTube tutorials. But mostly I just practiced and my pictures would improve with time. However, there came a point in time where I felt the need to surrender to a higher power and acknowledge that I couldn’t learn it all on my own. Usually this is Jesus. In this case, the higher power is in the form of a middle-aged Chilango man who teaches me and 20 others about aperture, ISO, shutter speed, depth of field, etc. every Tuesday night for 3 hours, but I digress…
My intention is not to bore you with [what I now consider exhilarating] photography nerd blabber, but I will enlighten you with a lesson I’ve taken away from this class that I think can apply to everyone, everywhere: No matter what you are doing: your career, exercise goals, a new business venture, your spiritual life, etc., there is always room for growth. When we think we know it all, that’s when life becomes feckless and frighteningly dull. That’s when we are in trouble.
So today, I challenge you to go out and learn something new! Whether it is trying yoga for the first time (which will indubitably change your life forever), volunteering at one of many local non-profit organizations, or simply trying a new, healthy dish like this delightful roasted cauliflower and garbanzos with sun dried tomatoes, just do it! Life is too short for ruts and routines. ¡Buen provecho and buena suerte!
- 1 head cauliflower, rinsed and cut into florets
- 1 (14oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and pat dry
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced (and rehydrated in warm water if they are from a bag)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 Tablespoon whole-grain dijon mustard
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- squeeze of lemon
- a handful of fresh basil, cut in chiffonade (or here I used whole "spicy bush" basil leaves as is)
- Heat oven to 400. Combine cauliflower florets, garbanzo beans, sun dried tomatoes, and sliced almonds on a cookie sheet.
- Whisk together the following five ingredients and pour over the cauliflower and beans, mixing with your hands to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Top with basil and more sliced almonds.
I love your message! It is so true for me. Enjoyed the photography class and would say everyone should take a class from