Take a minute to be grateful for all you have, and all you have experienced. Nam myoho renge kyo.

Now consider that there may be infinite paths of living the rest of your life. Common sense really, as there are thousands of choices we all make everyday, from meals to words to driving directions to investment decisions.

Finding nature is TRANSCENDANT for Health, Happiness and Longevity. And it saves the planet, reduces animal suffering, and improves finances.

Start by eating a rice ball. That and pickles are all I’m eating for the next four days.

Rice Balls

• Brown Rice
• Umeboshi Plum
• Nori Seaweed
• Rice Vinegar

Soak 1 cup rinsed brown rice for 4-12 hours. Pressure cook in 1.5 cups water or boil in 2 cups water, with a pinch of seasalt. Add 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup rice vinegar to a large bowl. Cut toasted nori sheets into quarters. If you have large plums, tear into three parts, one with pit (remember!). Then add hot rice to bowl and cool for a few minutes.

Grab a handful and shape into a ball. Then poke a hole with your finger and place ume plum bit into it and cover with rice. Now grab a 1/4 sheet of toasted nori and cover the ball. Then take another and rotate it 45 degrees from the first. Makes almost a perfect cover. Smooth over and place on a platter.

In a few minutes, revisit balls and add bits of nori to repair any bare spots. Enjoy the rolls instead of a full meal, for a picnic, as a hearty (SAT) breakfast, or anytime you need nourishment. Chew well. A pickle (I prefer saurkraut) completes the meal.

There is no better meal for health and enlightenment. Imagine peace.