Tamara from my Calm meditation app recently told a story that went something like this...

A farmer wakes up one morning and realizes his horse has run away. His neighbors cry, "Oh, what a misfortune!" 

"Maybe", replies the farmer. 

Tom was reminiscing about enjoying enchiladas in Mexico.

I had a cabbage sitting in my fridge. 

"Steamed cabbage leaves", I thought, "could make decent enchilada wraps!"

Truly, the goodness of enchiladas equals the meat, the sauce and the cheese. Would Tom even miss tortillas?

One of the fascinating things I have discovered while working with clients is that food issues get in the way of experiencing life to the fullest. While this may sound obvious to readers who are in the midst of a food struggle, I didn't make this connection until I fully adopted a primal lifestyle.

Happy New Year, friends! Tom and I have just returned from a beautiful trip to Mexico, filled with sun, seafood, sand, nature, guacamole, and a bit of tequila. We had a fabulous time, staying fairly true to our primal roots, with a glorious exception here and there. The exceptions were fun (warm homemade corn tortillas with fried shrimp and queso fresco!) but now we are ready to get back on track.