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A Surrender Experiment

You may have heard that “giving and receiving” is all the same. More accurately; they work together – NATURALLY. What is receiving? The word “receive” contains the energy of surrender; to allow –surrender to. Interesting…the word “give” is also infused with the energy of surrender; to give up.
Let me tell you a story….

The story starts with a book, “The Surrender Experiment” by Michael A. Singer. I had already read his book “The Untethered Soul” and it was super affirming of my current understanding of who I AM. It is one of those books I recommend often. Then The Surrender Experiment showed up on my radar. Honestly, as I write this I don’t know how it came to me. I just know it resonated at such a deep level I could not put it down or better said – turn it off. I listened to Michael himself tell the story on Audible.

Let me say right here, I am a book-a-holic. The thought of listening to a book never really appealed to me. I enjoy reading a book I can hold in my hand. Then came Audible. I love listening when I’m driving. It makes the drive so much more fun! And, I’m able to enjoy even more books.
Anyway, I had no idea the depth of this man’s journey. I had no clue what had been built or how far his reach was due to his decision to just surrender to life; going where life led. Never saying NO to whatever life dropped at his doorstep. Just allowing life to unfold without resistance.

We think we know what is best for us. We do not. Or, our “Ego” mind does not. The Universe (God) wants to give us every “Good” thing. We are good at blocking this good with our mind and then actions.

This book was the first in a series of synergistic events that would unfold over the course of two weeks and leave me changed. I love it when something or someone has that effect on my life. I love having my mind blown. I couldn’t always say that…

The second event came in a dream. All I remember is a pelican with its gullet full…bulging. I know that we have animal messengers. I have lots of experiences around this magical way of receiving divine messages. Another story time…

I didn’t tune-in to that message right away. It would be several days before I remembered again and discerned the message (God’s timing is impeccable). “Animal-Speak” pocket guide by Ted Andrews is a super helpful tool I use to steer me in the right direction. However, just like Archangel Michael Card Readings (the only card readings I do), I realized a long time ago that the entire message on the page may not be relevant. My inner guidance discerns the specific meaning for me or for my client. The sentence on the page that was most relevant – “Give what you can to others”. Hummm…. “I wonder what that means?” “More volunteer work – maybe?”

A few days later, I’m in a session with a client in Florida and she says I remind her of a healing facilitator named Charlie Goldsmith. In the wee hours of May 6^th I thought to look him up. (I realized just now as I write, 5/6 = 11. That sweet number that lets us know we are on the right track). Part of the message of the pelican became immediately clear when I read Charlie does not charge for his services, (I didn’t realize then the pelican’s “full gullet” also had meaning). Shocked, I asked “Spirit, are you telling me to give my services away?” I heard, “Give yourself away”.

As you can imagine, the idea was a little scary – A LOT scary. Just to be on the safe side, I asked, “Spirit…show me one more thing I cannot argue with and I am ALL IN!”

I awake the next day and as I’m getting ready for church I remember I volunteered to read “The Daily Word”. I said to myself, “I had better get my rear in gear if I’m going to be on time”. I needed to be there an hour before the service to practice. Not that it takes an hour; there are several volunteer speakers that practice during this time.

During my drive time to church (about 35 minutes) I am quiet; no music, no distractions. It is a time I cherish as I often receive divine messages along the way. I am in receiving mode. Several times I tear up and I don’t know why. It is a joyful energy that is bringing the water. By the time I pull up to the light at Mockingbird and Central I KNOW I’m going to receive the divine answer I asked for at church and it is going to move me to tears – it already had.

I received the answer as soon as I opened to the Daily Word for May 6^th, 2018. Here it is in its entirety:

Sunday, May 6, 2018
Helping Others

I AM GRATEFUL TODAY FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO BE OF SERVICE TO OTHERS.

Again and again in his earthly ministry, Jesus called us to have faith—the faith of a child, faith as small as a mustard seed. We may assume that it’s only with enough faith we can do the work that is ours to do. Today I recognize that quite the opposite is true!

By reaching out, extending love, and helping others in their human experiences, my faith grows. Belief becomes easy when I can clearly see the spiritual power my actions create!

My choice, then, is not a blind faith but a perceptive faith. I recognize the good I can create in the world and I strengthen my faith through the actions I choose.

Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.—Luke 6:38
© 2015-2018 by Unity. All rights reserved.

As soon as I read the affirmation, I found myself vibrating from head to toe. But, this is not the end of the story…

I was pretty overcome. Yes, the tears flowed. When it was time to read the message to the congregation I had put myself back together – somewhat. I wasn’t able to hold it together completely. I was moved again as I read the bible scripture. Several people noticed, included Rev. Karen. I asked her if we could talk about what had just happened after the service.

We sat together in the church courtyard where the most amazing, majestic oak tree graces the church with her wisdom and protection.

When I told her what I was being guided to do. She nodded lovingly and reassuringly. I’m thinking, “Whew! She doesn’t think I’ve lost my mind!” She too has been guided to give of herself in similar fashion. She then asked a very profound question; something I hadn’t thought of yet, “Gail, if someone offers you money – what then?”

My left ear popped with that question. Those who know me, know this means I am receiving a divine message. I say to Karen, “Spirit has something to say.” I quiet my mind and this gentle voice tinged with a little humor says, “Gail, surrender to receiving”. I understand the humor. You see, I’ve gotten A LOT better at giving (sometimes until it hurts), but receiving has always been hard for me. Can you relate? I have resisted my Good and a helping hand as long as I can remember.

Reading the Daily Word message again, I realized I was being called into a “surrender experiment”. And it wasn’t just about giving, but also receiving. This was the meaning of the Pelican’s full gullet. My faith is about to grow to an unshakable level.

At the moment of surrender – when I said YES, an unexpected sense of peace and euphoria (an odd combo) enveloped me; confirmation I had answered correctly. This feeling comes rushing back whenever I think about this moment.

The next day I lie down for a nap, with a few questions rolling around in my mind as drifted off; “How does this work? What does it look like? How do I proceed?” The answer woke me up. My eyes flew open when I heard, “It works naturally. Receiving is built into giving. It was designed that way”.

Mother Nature mirrors for us our natural way of giving and receiving. The womb of creation nurtures all of life and all life forms in nature nurture Mother Earth. There is nothing to earn. The circle of life just is.

The heavens mirror for us unconditional love. We can see that the sun, the moon and the stars shine on everyone equally without condition and ask nothing in return.

On Tuesday, I knew exactly how to bring my website and online scheduler in alignment with this “surrender experiment”. Here is how it works:

All energy work (the gift) will be given without condition. This includes:

“Food IS Talking” Intuitive Food Compatibility Sessions
Chakra Work
Energetic Skeletal Alignments

I will accept “love donations” only. No suggested amounts will be given (all pricing has been removed from the website).

If it is determined I can help, I extend this help regardless of the ability to pay.

I know by “letting go of the wheel”, not only will my needs be abundantly met; doors will also be opened to others to receive the help they need. This reminds me of something I read in the “12 conditions of a Miracle” by Todd Michael. It went something like this, “When what you desire is in alignment with what is Good for everyone – you will not be denied”.

This Memorial Day weekend it will be 3 weeks since receiving “The Message”. I am already blown away by the experience so far. I realized last Sunday as I was writing my tithe check for the week prior, it was the largest one for the year! This week I am able to give even more. I feel so blessed and grateful!

Here is the rest of what I heard…

1. The perceived self-worth of many is directly tied to the world’s monetary system. For instance; it is generally accepted that without a formal education you will not be able to “earn” a living wage. The more expensive the education the higher the income. Without an education you are considered practically worthless.

I let this idea hold me back from sharing my gifts initially for fear I would not be taken seriously without an expensive education and I might starve. The intuitive and energy healing work I do was “not learned” it was realized and keeps expanding. I do not have a bunch of letters after my name lending me credibility. We are starting to realize we can “learn” anything online and “not all knowledge is learned”. This work I’ve been given has sustained me full-time and part-time going on 8 years now.

I’ve been told over and over, “Gail, you need to charge more for your services. Your pricing is a reflection of your self-worth. People will perceive your effectiveness based on how much you charge”. If I use this tactic, the very people I came here to help may not be able to access the help.

2. What we believe about love is directly tied to a worldly system of value. Many women have come to believe that to “marry well” you must be a “good catch”; with good looks, a good education and money doesn’t’ hurt. In some countries marriages are still outwardly arranged based on money; the dowry system. Much can be overlooked when looking for a mate if the money is right. How many marry for “anything but love”. How many in past generations, including my own married to be “taken care of financially?”

We may be conditioned to monetize self-worth and love, however the “The Truth” is:

“We cannot earn what we already ARE – Love and Life”.

I guess it is time to trust Life again and its “built-in” support system of “giving and

receiving”. It is time to undo my conditioning around money and self-worth, once and for

all. It is time to release ALL blocks to receiving abundance in its many forms – including

money. To give of myself expansively and freely – I must do this. To receive abundant love –

I must do this.

I can see how this surrender thing works in all of life and this realization helps to solidify my

faith. For instance; without surrendering what “I think” to the Source of ALL Knowing, I would

not be able to do the work I’m called to do. For every question there is already an answer.

They co-exist, just like giving and receiving. I “receive” these answers on behalf of my

clients. If I can allow this, then I can allow anything.

I don’t know where this experiment is leading me and that’s okay. My ego reminds me less

and less every day that the unknown and change is scary. I wonder if it will ever completely

give up. It really doesn’t matter. I have a free will choice in who am I going to surrender to;

myself or God. I choose God.

In much gratitude and love,

Chef Gail

PS: Who wants to play with me? That could be your own surrender experiment or scheduling a session you thought you could not afford.

PSST: Below is a cool recipe to help you surrender to Summer – Enjoy!

Smokey Watermelon Gazpacho Serves 8-10
8 cups of seedless watermelon chopped in small cubes)
2 tomatoes diced
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow, orange, or red bell pepper diced
3 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 cucumber peeled and diced
2 jalapenos seeds removed and diced
¼ cup purple onion diced
Juice from 1 large lime
2 garlic cloves minced
1 cup diced and peeled mango or peach (fresh or frozen)
1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper (or to taste)
1 ½ tsp sea salt
2 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
½ cup chopped cilantro

Process 3 quarters of vegetables and fruits with vinegar and lime juice in food processor or blender (process in batches is needed).

Pour into large bowl and blend in balance of fruit and veggies and chopped herbs. Cover tightly and chill well before serving. (This is way better the next day).

A most delicious way to get your daily quota of raw fruits and vegetables.

Curious if a Food IS Talking Intuitive Food Compatibility
Session with The Intuitive Chef can help you? Schedule a “No Charge” 15 minute exploratory session here: https://www.foodrevelation.com/schedule/

About Gail:

Gail Blair’s intuitive journey began as she began working her passion for food in 2009. In 2012 she birthed “Food Revelation” not having clue how relevant the name would prove to be. Shortly thereafter she experienced a “spiritual awakening” and her intuitive gifts were ignited.

As a plant-based chef turned Food & Medical Intuitive she has helped hundreds all over the U.S. and Canada remember their natural, God-given health through her “Food ISTalking” Intuitive Food Compatibility process.

Over the years, as her gifts have expanded, she has become a conduit for revelation (the name she gives to the Divine Wisdom she receives). The 7 most important revelations led her to create the Evolution of FREE Health books and video series. The “Evolution of FREE Health” is the remembrance of our natural, God-given health.

The first book released in 2016, “The Quinoa Cookbook Journey” is a super creative and tasty introduction into the series. The 2nd book in the Evolution of FREE Health series, “The 7 Missing Links to Abundant & Sustainable Health” is the focus of her latest speaking tour and the video series she is releasing to the public as she goes through the publishing process.

Keep up with Gail at:
https://www.foodrevelation.com/about/
https://www.facebook.com/foodrevelation/
https://www.facebook.com/evolutionoffreehealth/
https://twitter.com/foodrevelation
Intuitive Chef Gail Blair on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4UWl9wf5W0

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or licensed nutritionist. I am an intuitive. Services and information provided in the form of tips, recipes, and nutrition advice does not qualify as a substitution for your medical doctor’s protocol or advice. I encourage you to trust your instincts and do what feels right to you, but seek guidance from your doctor concerning your health and wellness.

Introduction to The Evolution of FREE Health Video Series

Hi there – Intuitive Chef Gail here with Food Revelation. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to give me your precious attention.

The day has finally arrived to introduce you to the “Evolution of FREE Health”. This book has been writing itself over the years through my experience as a food and medical intuitive. I’ve decided to share pieces of it in a video series while I go through the publishing process.

What is The Evolution of Free Health? It is a Remembrance of our Natural God-Given Health. Yes! Our health is FREE and natural. Chronic dis-ease is not.

Without our health we are not FREE! We are a slave to dis-ease and the medical industry.

As a food and medical intuitive, over the last 7 years, I have had many “aha moments” or “revelations”. The EFH of free health focuses on the 7 biggest and I call these “The 7 Missing Links to Abundant & Sustainable Health”. In reality they were never missing, just simply forgotten.

Some are soooo logical you will wonder how we ever forgot some of the most basic truths about health and healing.

We forgot slowly over-time as we have become more and more disconnected from nature and our natural food sources and have come to rely on forces outside of ourselves to dictate what IS Good for our own bodies. Many have even forgotten what food is for.

In these videos I’m going to share these revelations in the order they were received. This is important. If I had received the 7th revelation in the beginning, I would have said “No Way”. My mind would not have been able to process it. It did not line up with what I “already knew” – what I had learned.

In later videos I will talk about how what “we know” can get in the way of knowing more.

My plan is to post the videos to my Evolution of FREE Health Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/evolutionoffreehealth/ and closed group twice monthly at noon CT. I will give you heads up ahead of time. Please “follow” The EFH page to receive these notifications. Join the EFH “group” page if you want to keep up privately.

And, please share these videos far and wide.

We evolve as we become involved. Nothing Changes until we Change Our Minds. And, as we heal our bodies we heal our world.

What is good for our body is also good for the world.

For those who like to read a written version will be available below each video and on the Evolution of Free Health blog at foodrevelation.com .

Just a little bit of history for those who don’t know me.

I am an “unlikely”, organically grown Food & Medical Intuitive. It came as a big surprise to me. This is the short story – More of this journey is told on my website at foodrevelation.com and in the Quinoa Cookbook Journey. It is a tasty introduction into the “Evolution of FREE Health” series. You can purchase this book online at all the major retailers or just go to foodrevelation.com and click on the picture.

At 53 years old I finally started working my life- long passion for food. I created Food Revelation not have a clue what was about to happen or how relevant the name would be or what was about to happen. Working my passion led me to an awakening.

I can only describe it as the biggest “Aha” ever! I “hyper” awareness immerged. I was aware I was much more than a body and my 5 senses. It was a super intense experience that is hard to describe. This intensity lasted for about 4 days. The effects were life changing.

The most life changing? I woke up to my intuitive gifts. I’m not surprised my gifts revolve around food. It’s been my passion since I can remember. I was creating recipes at 11 years old. My passion held the key to my life’s purpose. Our created passion will lead us to our purpose. Our creative passion connects us to the “MASTER CREATOR”.

I first realized I could “know” for myself exactly what foods my body wanted and didn’t at any given time. By applying this knowledge I healed my own body. Then I realized if I could do this for myself I could help others. And very soon, I realized I could help others remember how to do this for themselves.

Food IS Talking “Intuitive Food Compatibility Testing” and the workshops were born. I called it Food IS Talking because I realized I was actually hearing the conversation between the food and the body and it was speaking volumes about what is going on in the body. Think of the body has a messenger. It is constantly talking. I am listening and you too.

Like all animals we have the ability to intuit our food needs. Our intuition is our built-in Divine Guidance.

Over time my gifts and services have expanded, however Food IS Talking is still the main focus. Through this process, I have helped hundreds (much to my surprise, even some celebrities) remember their God-Given Health.

Bottom line – The body knows how to heal itself.
If you have ever broken a bone, cut a finger or skinned a knee you know this truth.

The Evolution of Free Health experience will remind you of what you already “you intuitively know” about health and healing.

Does this mean we do not need “medicine”? NO! Thank God for trauma centers and the help we have for acute situations. “Maintaining our health is our responsibility”. And the EFH is all about taking back control.

Stay tuned for the 1st missing link in this series of 7. It’s a doozy! “Time does not stand still and neither do our bodies”. Can you imagine all the health implications of this one?

Until Next time – Here’s to your Peace, Joy, LOVE & Health

P.S. The art in the background was created by my good friend and spiritual artist Pete Taboada. His art is changing lives. Connect with your creativity. The world needs it – NOW!

The Comfort of Fall

Fall has arrived! I was going to say fall is my favorite time of year. And, then a small voice said, “No it isn’t”. I realize I’ve come to appreciate every season equally.

The wind feels different in the fall, don’t you think? It has a heavier, soothing, caressing texture, like a favorite blanket.

The fall’s light falls on my body differently – not as intense. I can easily and with comfort turn my face into it, soaking up the rays that nourish my body and spirit.

Autumn is comfortable. The colors comfort. The air is comfortable. It invites a comfortable pace – a slowing down. All of nature sighs….Ahhhhhh.

In these times of stress and chaos unfolding around us, fall reminds us to take a deep, luscious breath. It reminds us to take time to get out of our mind and perceive with the senses all the beauty, abundance and peace surrounding us. It reminds us to take time to soothe our wounds.

Bring into your being the peace this season is bringing. Take a breath with nature. Soak it in. Let it fortify and strengthen you. Let it heal you.

Be good to yourself. The best thing you can do for the world right now is take good care of yourself. You cannot give away what you do not have; and what you have you are giving to the world either consciously or unconsiously.

Fall brings comfort in many ways. Can you say “Comfort Food”? I’m making one of my favorite fall recipes today and I thought of you. I hope you enjoy this as much as I’m going to.

May you find comfort and peace in all seasons of life,

Chef Gail

Comfort Stew

2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon butter (or more olive oil for vegan version)
2 leeks, clean and chopped with a little of the green part
2 shallots, minced
1 cup button or baby bella mushrooms, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
1 teaspoon fresh chopped tarragon (or ½ tsp dried)
3 tablespoon oat or rice flour
¼ cup dry white wine, optional (chardonnay is good)
1 ½ cup vegetable stock, give or talk (I love organic Better Than Bouillon concentrate in a jar)
¾ cup organic milk (So Delicious coconut milk beverage, unsweetened for vegan version)
2 tablespoon of nutritional yeast (optional for a richer broth and adds more protein)
2 dashes fresh grated nutmeg (or ground)
1 teaspoon sea salt and cracked pepper or to taste
1 bunch collard greens, chopped (boil or sauté until just tender and still bright green)
1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
2 cups cubed butternut squash, prepared (sweet potatoes works well too)

Preheat large skillet over medium high (I love to use my huge iron skillet for this). Add butter and oil and swirl to coat skillet. Add mushrooms, shallots and leeks to hot skillet with a dash of sea salt. Sauté for about 3 minutes then add herbs. Stir frequently until leeks are translucent and mushrooms have released their moisture (5-7 minutes total).

Add flour to mixture stirring for a minute until well blended. Deglaze pan with wine and simmer for a minute. Add broth and bring to high simmer. Gradually add milk stirring constantly until sauce is thickening. Stir in nutritional yeast and nutmeg. Add salt and pepper to taste. Fold in collards. peas and sweet potatoes.

Serve with a rustic, crusty cornbread (recipe below), polenta or quinoa.

Classic Iron Skillet Cornbread
Gluten-free, Diabetic Friendly with Vegan Option

1 cup stoneground organic cornmeal
½ cup polenta (coarse ground grits)
½ cup oat flour (replace ¼ cup oat with ¼ cup tapioca flour for lighter texture)
¼ teaspoon xanthan gum, optional (Replaces gluten so the cornbread holds together better)
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or powdered Stevia for non-sugar version)
1 egg gently beaten (or egg replacer for vegan version)*
½ cup organic applesauce (unsweetened)
1 ½ cups more or less of buttermilk (or unsweetened, plant-based milk for vegan version)
Note: If using plain milk add 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar to milk
1 tablespoon grass-fed butter (Earth Balance for vegan version)

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Place iron skillet** in oven while preheating and mixing together ingredients.

In large bowl mix together dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry, mixing until just blended. Do not over mix or you will have flat bread. Batter should be very thick but pourable.

Add butter to hot skillet and tilt to evenly coat the bottom and sides. Pour batter evenly into skillet. Place skillet on center rack in oven and bake for about 35 minutes or until golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before cutting. (Remove bread from iron skillet before cutting!).

*Vegan Version Egg Replacer; 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 4 tablespoon water. Let stand for a few minutes until thickened.

**Note: You can use a muffin tin, glass or metal pan for this recipe. However; a good iron skillet is an excellent source of iron for a plant-based diet. When it is well seasoned it is virtually “non-stick” and a joy to cook with.

photo credit/Karen Guthrie

Gail’s “Intuitive Chef” journey began unfolding in 2009 as a plant-based chef. foodRevelation.com, birthed in 2011 was the natural result of following her creative passion – recipe creation and cooking.

Shortly thereafter, she experienced a “spiritual awakening” and discovered her intuitive and spiritual gifts. As a food and medical intuitive, she has helped hundreds all over the U.S. and Canada remember their God-given health and in-born intuition through private sessions, private and public cooking classes and workshops.

Many revelations have been revealed along the way. Her latest book, “Quinoa Cookbook Journey” (see link below) is the first book in a series entitled “Evolution of FREE Health”. It provides a gentle and tasty glimpse into these revelations and the resulting experiences. Being revealed next in this series is, “The 7 Missing Links to Abundant Health”.

Gail currently lives in a small town in North Texas with her furry friends Molly and Mo. In addition to the joy of cooking and recipe creation, she finds great pleasure in long leisurely meals with family and friends, reading, writing; quiet walks in nature and sleeping under the stars.

https://www.foodrevelation.com/the-quinoa-cookbook/

For more about Intuitive Chef Gail – https://www.foodrevelation.com/about/

Getting to the Message Behind the Thought….

“The greatest challenge to health are the subconscious thoughts that oppose it.”

The other day someone on Facebook reached out for help. Her question was basically, “How can I change negative beliefs into positive ones; retrain the brain to accept positivity and to not reject the very gifts that one is asking for?”

That’s my sign! This question prompted it was time to go more in depth with the Evolution of Free Health’s “2^nd Missing Link to Abundant Health” –

Our body is a reflection of what we eat and “think”.

In my work over the years, it has been made very clear, when it comes to abundant health, what we think is way more important than what we eat. It doesn’t matter how healthy the food is if our thoughts are toxic.

This explains why some people seem to do everything wrong (according to the experts) and never get sick and some do everything right and end up with chronic disease. Some people will say to this, “See! It doesn’t matter what you eat”. And, they would be right in a sense.

The most important factor in health is happiness. When the energy of what we eat and think is in alignment with the energy of happiness and health – health is the natural result. Chronic dis-ease is not natural.

Why is what we think so important? All bodies in nature thrive in perfect balance (the topic of The 3^rd Missing Link to Abundant Health). BTW, you can keep up with this evolving book on my Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/evolutionoffreehealth/ .

Stress creates excess acid in the body. This creates a toxic condition. The body cannot release toxins, hydrant effectively or absorb nutrients when in an acidic state. The body becomes malnourished. The belly becomes fat from all the stored toxins it cannot safely release.

Science is now proving stress plays huge role in creating disease and our ability to heal. Don’t just take my word for it. I am so elated to finally see more and more mainstream conversation about what I know intuitively.

Read here what the former Surgeon General said about stress in the September 2017 issue of National Geographic: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/09/three-questions-vivek-murthy/

Okay, you get the picture. So how do you change your negative thoughts into positive ones? Let me tell you a story…

Early in 2011, I was pushed to a breaking point. I lost my job 3 months after buying a house. I was depressed. My blood pressure was out of control. I was tired of the fungus I had been battling for 5 years. I was tired of being alone. I was tired of being broke. I was tired of being unhappy. I was tired ya’ll! Instead of giving up, I began to seriously search for the root of my unhappiness. I intuitively knew somehow it was locked inside me and so was the key.

My rock bottom (and I hear this all the time), ended up being the best thing that ever happened to me. It was the beginning of a magical journey and I am so grateful!

In late 2011, I started to become aware I was receiving divine guidance. I experienced an “awakening” (a higher awareness). I started receiving regular but random “pops” in my left ear. It took me little bit to figure out what this was. It was Spirit telling me to pay attention to my thoughts. I was often not aware of what I was thinking. Can you relate?

Let me just mention here, I’ve come to realize these miraculous bodies we have been given not only let us experience life they are also our “conduit” to Source. Spirit talks to me in many ways. I am especially fond of the pop in my ear. Pay attention to your body! Dis-ease is one way we receive messages (Louise Hayes who just passed brought this revelation to us many years ago with her book “You can Heal Your Life”.

Not too long ago I received another understanding of the message “pay attention to my thoughts” Guidance had sent. It was just a subtle shift, but a huge aha! I was being told to “give my thoughts attention”. I assumed guidance was just making me aware of my negative thinking so I could consciously discard it and replace it with what I wanted. NO! The thought wanted my full attention. It had something to say. It was bringing something to my awareness I was not aware of.

I’m getting this message as I write this. The best I could do at the time was just become of aware of my thinking. I was not ready yet to receive the messages my thoughts were sending. One step at a time…

Habits are created and broken in as little as 3 weeks. If replacing my negative thoughts with positive ones was all there was to creating a happy, abundant life I would be blissed out already!

My chronic negative thinking was not just a bad habit. It was bringing into focus what was running in the background of my subconscious mind.

It takes chronic knocking sometimes to get our attention. Many of us learned a long time ago not to pay attention to our thoughts or emotions. We were told to “pay attention” to the teacher. “Stop day dreaming”. “Thinking will get you in trouble”. “WHAT were you thinking?” We learned that thinking is BAD!

Many have also learned that “feeling” is bad. How many grew up with, “I’ll give you something to cry about”. Or, “Big boys don’t cry.” In a nutshell we’ve learned not to give our thoughts or emotions the time of day.

By the way, 2 of the greatest books and easiest reads I’ve run across on undoing our old programming are written by Don Miguel Ruiz – The Four Agreements and The Voice of Knowledge.

Just changing your thoughts will not create the change in your life you want if you still have thoughts and beliefs running in the background opposing your best intentions. These thoughts want a voice. They want your attention. Until you oblige, they will continue to knock on your door and control your journey like a backseat driver. If they don’t get your mental attention, they will knock on your physical body and create chronic dis-ease. Nothing gets our attention faster than physical pain.

The following are the steps I now take whenever I’m personally triggered or tweaked and my thoughts around the triggering event are constant and unrelenting. THAT’S MY SIGN something is happening “FOR ME”. It’s time to pay attention and receive the message.

These steps have led me to the realization that everything and I mean everything is serving a Good purpose no matter what it looks like on the surface. Each event contains a message and a gift. Often times it is bringing multiple gifts. The biggest gift – “The peace that surpasses all human understanding”.

Here is how it works for me. I invite you to give it a shot. What do you have to lose?

#1 – As soon as I recognize I am “feeling” anxious, upset, mad, frustrated or my body feels constricted in any way I STOP, BREATHE and check my “thinking”

#2 – Once I locate the thought that caused the feeling…

I acknowledge the thought. “I see you”, “I hear you”. This creates space for the thought. My “attention” respects and honors the thought. I allow the feeling that comes with the thought.
Then I ask of the thought the magical question. “I wonder what you are for?” “Tell me a story”.
I empty my mind and wait a few breaths for the response. Sometimes I get it right away. Sometimes it arrives later and when I least expect it. Sometimes I wake up with it or it arrives during meditation. I know I will get it. These days it’s happening sooner than later.

Often the answer leads me back to an experience in my life I misinterpreted with my level of understanding at the time. From my new perspective, I’m able to see the error in my judgment. And, often I will be shown the “back story” of the one I am judging with my thoughts according to my old understanding. This allows me compassionate understanding of that one’s actions.

#3 – Once I’ve given the thought and the associated feeling my undivided attention, I let it go. If the message doesn’t arrive spontaneously, I wait patiently. I am then and only then free to replace that thought. It’s important to replace the negative thought with a high vibrational one. Our positive thinking has the power to raise the vibration of our body, our health and the planet.

#4 – Creating a high vibrational thought can sometimes be tricky. Avoid using words that in anyway are related to what you don’t want. For instance: I want to be thin, implies you are unhappy with your weight. It puts the focus on what you don’t want. Avoid using sentences that include “n’t” words like can’t and don’t. They also put the focus on what you don’t want.

Instead try this – “I am so grateful for this miraculous body that knows how to regulate every system”. Notice this is an affirmation (affirming what already is). And, I always start every affirmation with “I am so grateful”. Gratitude is one of the most powerful actions for change available to us.

Sometimes, none of the above works for me. I just want to jump in the boat with my churning thoughts and go on a turbulent ride. It doesn’t take me long to tire of it though. Even while going down the river I’m aware I will have to get out of the boat if I want to receive the message and uncover the highest solution.

Experience with this process has grown my faith. I know I will receive the answer as I have asked and it will be a beautiful thing.

I highly recommended getting into the mindset that life is always happening FOR YOU – Not to you. This alone puts you in the driver’s seat. If life is happening to you, you are just a hapless victim of circumstance with no control over outcomes. In this state of mind you are helpless to change anything.

When you know life is happening for you, you are looking for the “What fors”. Your eyes are wide open to messages, synergy and guidance. You let life lead you and teach you. Life is our best teacher.

So how do you know when you have received the message or solution?

When chronic thinking around an event stops. How many times have you not been able to stop thinking about something? It keeps you up at night. It interrupts your peace? Spirit is sending you the strong message – “You do not have the message yet” or “This situation is not resolved”. From my experience, the solution often requires forgiveness; forgiveness for my judgment.
You are filled with an expansive sense of peace. You can breathe freely and deeply even when you “think” of the person, place, or thing that led to your unrest.

I know some of this you have heard before. I hope you got something new for yourself or to share. I am always here for you. Let me know if you have any questions about this topic or if I can help in any way. The next blog will be on “Making a Date with Emotions” – Stay Tuned….

Here’s to your Joy, Peace, LOVE & Health!

Gail Blair/The Intuitive Chef

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Photo Credit/Karen Guthrie

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Optimum Eating Style Honors Body & Lifestyle

It’s time to share more recipes in celebration of my 60th birthday month!

But first, I wanted to share an “Aha” with you. This came up in conversation recently. That’s my sign it is time to share it publicly.

Over the years, the Food IS Talking Intuitive Food Compatibility process has evolved as new information has revealed itself through these individualized food charts.

One such reveal occurred a couple of years ago. I realized that not only do we have a “base line” compatibility (foods that are compatible consistently); we also have an optimum eating style that stays fairly constant unless something drastic happens like –

Our sleeping cycle completely changes over a long period of time (for instance – working nights instead of days).
Our nutritional needs change drastically due to illness, surgery or long term stress.
We make a major shift in diet (like a decision to go from eating meat to veganism)

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? It’s been drilled into our heads all our life! The first meal of the day may be labeled breakfast if you are an early riser. It may be labeled lunch if you are like me – a night owl. My first meal is hardly ever before noon. Your optimum eating style best supports your lifestyle.

Most people fit into 1 of 4 eating styles:

1. 3 squares a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner). No snacks
2. Intermittent fasting (calorie rotation; low 1 day/high the next)
3. 16 hour daily fast (eat for 8 hours only/fast for 16 within a 24 hour period).
4. Grazing (eat 5 or 6 small meals a day)

I am a combination of 2 and 3. I noticed this has happened naturally. I’ve never been a breakfast person. Now I know why – I’m a night owl:)

Okay, onto the delicious part. The following recipes have been the most popular with my cooking classes. Super hearty and satisfying. Perfect for the meat eater transitioning to a more plant-based diet. My dad often says, “Gail, I don’t know how you do it. I never miss the meat!” There is a good reason people call me “The Plant-Based Chef for Meat Lovers & Vegetable Haters”

A dry white wine or one my favorite light reds, Tortoise creek French Pinot Noir is the perfect companion to the herbal and savory tones of this dish. Hope you enjoy! If you have any questions, you can contact me here: https://www.foodrevelation.com/contact/

Tuscan White Bean & Sage Ragout
On Top ofHerb & Pepper Crusted Polenta

(With Vegan Version) Serves 6-8

Polenta Ingredients and Method

3 tablespoons butter (olive oil for vegan version)

3-4 garlic cloves, crushed and minced

1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary (reserve ½ teaspoon)*

3 cups water

3 cups + unsweetened plant based milk (I like So Delicious Coconut Milk Beverage for this)

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 cups polenta (course ground corn meal – not quick cooking)

1 teaspoon coarse ground cracked pepper

olive oil to prepare pan

Melt butter over medium high in a large stainless pan. Add garlic and ½ teaspoon of the chopped rosemary. Sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Add water, milk and salt. Bring to simmer and slowly add polenta stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low simmer and continue to whisk for about 10 minutes or until polenta is very thick and creamy. Whisk in more milk if necessary. It should be very thick, but pourable.

Coat 9 x 13 inch glass pan with a little olive oil. Pour polenta evenly into pan and allow to cool before placing in refrigerator for a few hours or until completely set. If in a hurry, place in freezer for about 20 minutes.

When ready to serve, slice polenta into 4 x 4 inch squares or use a 3 ½” diameter cookie cutter (I made hearts for Valentine’s DayJ). A round wide mouth glass jar works too! Sprinkle top of the polentas with fresh rosemary and cracked pepper. Broil or grill for about 3 minutes or until tops are golden and starting to crisp.

Tuscan White Bean & Sage Ragout

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon butter (optional – you can use all olive oil for vegan version)

1 small onion, diced

1 small sweet bell pepper (red, orange or yellow)

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ teaspoon dried thyme

2 tablespoon fresh minced sage (or another ½ teaspoon thyme if no fresh sage)

½ cup dry white wine (chardonnay is good)

1 small squash, cubed

1 small zucchini, cubed

2 cups fresh chopped Roma tomatoes

2 cups cooked cannellini beans, drained & rinsed (or any white bean)

2 teaspoon sweet white miso (optional)*

2 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

Sea salt and crack pepper to taste (TASTE FIRST!)

Heat a very large skillet or Dutch oven (iron is great!) over medium high. Add olive oil and butter; swirl to coat skillet evenly. Add onions with a fat pinch of salt and sauté for 3 minutes, and then add garlic. Sauté another minute and stir in herbs.

Deglaze pan with white wine and simmer for just a minute before adding squash, tomatoes and beans. Bring back to simmer and cook gently for 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Turn off heat.

Add miso to a small fine mesh strainer and then place strainer in skillet to allow the broth to make contact with the miso. Using a wooden spoon, dissolve miso into broth. Add lemon juice and re-heat ragout gently while stirring to incorporate miso and lemon. Taste before adding more salt. Garnish with a sprig of thyme or sage leaves before serving.

*Miso is a great way to add a meaty-like richness to all your vegan soups, beans and stews. I’ve found my meat lover friends don’t miss the meat when I use this method. I use dark miso for dark dishes, such as black bean chili and light miso for lighter soups and beans.

This easy and satisfying recipe becomes is a staple dish at my house. Wonderful served on top of polenta or as a hearty Italian stew with crusty bread and salad.

Here’s to your Joy, Peace, LOVE & Health!

Gail Blair/The Intuitive Chef

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Photo Credit/Karen Guthrie

Gail’s “Intuitive Chef” journey began unfolding in 2009 as a plant-based chef. foodrevelation.com, birthed in 2011 was the natural result of following her creative passion – recipe creation and cooking.

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The Evolution of Veganism, Continued…

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I have written before about the “Evolution of Vegan-ism” here: https://www.foodrevelation.com/the-evolution-of-veganism/ and how evolution takes time. The human body is an animal and this animal has been eating meat for a long time. So it makes sense that converting to a vegan diet will take the human body a period time to adapt. There is more to the story – as always…

The idea that humans were originally herbivores or vegans has never set quite right with me. It was a puzzle with a missing piece. My mind loves to solve puzzles, but this one was beyond my human brain to make sense of. Of course, over the last 6 years, I’ve realized the human mind is so limited. We are limited by what we know and experience. Yes – humans have a tendency to block information that doesn’t align with what we already know.

Revelation is information revealed (divinely delivered). It happens when you least expect it. It happens in my sleep a lot (when my mind is less busy), but sometimes, messages come out of nowhere and smack me in the face. This was one of those. I thought I was meditating on one thing, but the Universe had different ideas.

What dictates the human animal’s natural eating tendency is our “roots” – where we originated. Early Eskimos (Arctic people) would have starved to death without the whale; while other large mammals like elephants and giraffes thrive as herbivores in warm climates where Mother Nature’s bounty is plentiful all year round. Polar bears in the Arctic are carnivores, where plant life is scarce. Other large bears are omnivores and eat plant and animal. Creation adapts to its environment.

Over time, we have been vegans, vegetarians, but mostly omnivores – adaptable. And, the body evolves as it adapts. Thank goodness, or the human animal would have become extinct just as lower animals who have not adapted to changed environments.

As we have evolved, our food availability and variety has been hugely expanded. Over-time, we have collectively needed less and less meat. We have reached a point in our evolution where most humans can be healthfully sustained on a vegetarian diet and some on a strict vegan diet. This is the “Evolution of Vegan-ism”. It has been a natural, slow progression.

Still, there are some who require meat for optimum health. If you need more protein than average healthy human (men 55 grams a day and women 45 grams) you may have cold-weather roots.

What does enough protein look like this day and age? 6 ounces of lean sirloin (what the USDA says is a serving) is about 45 grams of protein; all the protein the average woman needs in a day. Keep in mind, that most foods contain protein and some plants are complete proteins like kale, lentils and quinoa, to name a few. It is easy to see how our diets can easily be too protein heavy.

What happens when we give the body something it doesn’t need or too much of anything? The body must work very hard to process it out. That food becomes a burden. While the body is busy processing out what it doesn’t need, the energy required for maintenance and repair is not available. The over consumption of protein from the most acidic source (meat) has created a big burden on the body, leaving the body inflamed, tired and vulnerable to disease.

Each “healthy” body has a baseline for food compatibility and your roots will have a lot to do with what this looks like (by the way – all animals have a baseline compatibility). Our baseline takes time to change – to evolve. From the baseline foods, some will be “highly compatible”. These foods are re-stocking the body’s tool box; they contain the nutrients that are missing for maintenance and repair.

What is “highly compatible” will change daily according to what is going on physically, mentally and even by what you ate yesterday (you stocked the tool box). If you can know what the highly compatible foods are before you go grocery shopping you can always be restocking your tool box. Powerful! This is prevention at its best! You have the ability to know and part of my purpose is helping you uncover this ability.

If you are striving to become completely vegan and your body is saying you need meat, you may want to consider taking it slow. Go vegetarian first and very slowly convert to all plants. This transition can take up to 5 to 6 years (this has been my experience – I’m Scottish. I would be happy to share my journey upon request). If you are rooted in a warm climate this transition can be quicker. During this transition you have the option of making cruelty-free choices. Look for small local farmers or raise your own chickens for fresh eggs. KNOW YOUR SOURCE. Cruelty-free, organic dairy and eggs are getting easier and easier to find as the cruelty, inherent in the large factory farming conglomerates is exposed to the public.

This intuitive work has forced me to give up what I thought I knew about nutrition (about a lot of things!). I’ve had to leave my judgment at the curb. By letting go – I receive new information. One of the biggest revelations – What every “body” needs is different. Think about this – If your body needs something only an animal can provide and you do not accept this gift of nourishment, what animal are you being cruel to? All animals have purpose, just like all of Creation. Sometimes that purpose is to provide nutrition. Be grateful and thankful animals have helped us thrive all this time…

Coming up next….

“When Did Variety Become the Spice of Life”. And, how the collective body has adapted to survive the “Age of Sugar”.

Wishing you much peace, joy, LOVE & abundant health!

Gail Blair/The Intuitive Chef

The Blessings of Blessing…

carrot-cake-edited The glorious Holiday Season is upon us again. I can truly say I am looking forward to this season with joyous anticipation I did not experience in many seasons past. A change of perception (a new way of seeing things) brings joy and lightness to my life. Speaking of lightness…

This season holds a lot of Light AND fear. For some, one of those fears is the fear of food; the fear of gaining weight; the fear the food may cause harm to the body. Fear turns food into the enemy and robs us of the joy of our holiday feast.

Food is one of the greatest blessings of this earthly experience and we are meant to enjoy it. We are meant to love ourselves with it.

So how can we bring back the joy of food into our lives and maintain healthy, happy bodies?

Concentrate on balance (not deprivation). And, release all judgement.

All of nature thrives when in balance. Our body is a miracle of Nature. How can we enjoy everything we love this season and maintain balance? It is really quite simple:

Plan ahead. The day before and the day of your holiday party nourish your body with body balancing foods. Most vegetables and fruits are alkalizing and have the ability to neutralize excess acid. To maintain a healthy body and blood pH we must eat more alkaline foods than acidic. We have the ability to literally have our cake and eat it too when we understand how to balance.

Start your holiday feast with a salad and then eat some of all the foods you REALLY LOVE and leave the rest. If you are eating “mindfully” you will know when you have had enough.

Speaking of being mindful. Be present with the food. Taste it – Savor it!

In this way we are respecting and honoring the food and every creation that helped to bring it to our plate. This honor, respect AND the sheer pleasure we receive from the food raises the food’s vibration (the life force energy – more on this below).

And, there is this. When we are not mindful, we tend to over consume. Try disconnecting from anything that distracts you from your experience with the food, like; watching TV or reading. This simple practice alone is a powerful weight loss tool.

Of course, in the company of others, it is impossible to completely disconnect and we wouldn’t want to. Communion with others feeds our soul. However, you can still take a few seconds to enjoy each bite!

Most important! Allow the food to bless you – no matter what it is.

Judgment is the lowest vibration on earth and Love is the highest. Keeping this in mind; what do you think happens when we judge our food and its effect on the body?

We compromise the body’s ability to glean from the food all the life-sustaining nutrients it contains that could be blessing our bodies. We lower the vibration of the food and our body’s ability to use it. The food becomes exactly what we fear – the enemy.

Gratitude, love and appreciation are expansive energies and increase the Good in ALL things. (If you have attended one of my workshops you have seen how dowsing rods can measure the energetic effect of blessing the food).

I have a challenge for you this Holiday Season. Let the judgment of food and your body go. Bless everything on your plate, NO MATTER WHAT and relish in the abundance of good food and company.

One client took this challenge to heart during a vacation cruise and actually lost weight. Who loses weight on vacation; especially on a cruise ship?!?

Your gratitude and love brings the food into harmony with the body (makes it compatible). There is a very Good reason we have been blessing and honoring food since the dawn of man in some form or another. Can you imagine what would happen if we blessed ALL events for the Highest Good of all concerned rather than judging them?

This Holiday season, may we look for and find the Good in all things. Bless every event, including glorious food and the miracle of it to bless our bodies with vibrant health. Enjoy all the abundance of the season in peace, joy and gratitude.

Here is my blessing. Feel free to use it, share or create your own:

Thank you Sweet Spirit for all of this abundance! Thank you every creation that took part in this one. Thank for the blessing of perfect nourishment this food now provides these bodies. Thank you for these bodies that know exactly what to do with this abundance. And, thank you for the sheer pleasure of this experience! In immense Appreciation, Love and Gratitude – Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! SO BE IT – And, SO IT IS!!!

If you would like to know more about how you can live in harmony with your body as our Creator and Nature intended, call me. It is not too late to create perfect balance in your body before the holidays or master the simple tools to maintain it. We came to this planet with the perfect body for our journey and this perfection comes in all shapes in sizes. Optimum weight for “your” body is a natural result of a body and mind in harmony.

A Balanced Body Is A Healthy Body!

Having a food chart to assist me on my journey to optimal health and wellness, has made all the difference. While my focus was never on losing weight, it was a natural and effortless result of having and using my personal food chart. I look and feel better than I have in 20 years, and my energy, vitality and well-being are off the charts. I am so grateful for Gail and her gifts and the difference she is committed to making in the world. A forever grateful client! Jen Smith/Waxahachie, TX

Lastly, I wrote all the above last night and woke up today to this prayer by Miguel Ruiz. I love Divine Synergy and Confirmation.

“Today Creator, I promise to make a new agreement with my physical body. I promise to love my body unconditionally as my body loves me. I promise to protect and take care of my body. I will never again reject my body, abuse my body, or be ashamed of how it looks. From now on, I will accept my physical body as it is. I will enjoy my body, and be grateful for all the pleasures of life it gives me.

Forgive me, Creator, for believing all the lies about my physical body. Forgive me for judging my physical body against a false image of perfection. Forgive me for everything I haven’t liked about my physical body.

Today, Creator, help me to see my physical body as a living temple where you live. Help me respect my body, to love and honor my body. I know that to treat my physical body with respect, love and honor is to respect, love and honor your creation. Help me, Creator, to give my physical body whatever it needs to live in perfect health, harmony, and happiness with you. Amen

Wishing you all Immense Joy, Peace & LOVE this Holiday Season and Always!

Intuitive Chef Gail Blair

P.S. The luscious carrot cake pictured above is from my book, “Quinoa Cookbook Journey”, 21 Shockingly Delicious Recipes to Honor the Taste Buds and the Body. Go here to purchase: https://www.foodrevelation.com/the-quinoa-cookbook/

The Comfort of Fall

Comfort Stew

Classic Iron Skillet Cornbread Gluten-free, Diabetic Friendly with Vegan Option

“The greatest challenge to health are the subconscious thoughts that oppose it.”

Most people fit into 1 of 4 eating styles:

Tuscan White Bean & Sage Ragout On Top ofHerb & Pepper Crusted Polenta

Polenta Ingredients and Method

Tuscan White Bean & Sage Ragout

Classic Iron Skillet Cornbread
Gluten-free, Diabetic Friendly with Vegan Option

Tuscan White Bean & Sage Ragout
On Top ofHerb & Pepper Crusted Polenta