“Patience is the Calm Acceptance That Things Can Happen in a Different Order Than the One You Have in Mind.”

This quote stuck out to me immediately. In my head I could hear my mom’s voice saying something very similar to me the other day.. I like to think that I’m a patient person, but the more I think about it the more I realize that patience comes in many different forms, some of which I am better at than others. I’m not stubborn per se but more “set in my ways”, I like structure and routine. My mom helped me realize (whether I wanted to admit it or not.. Maybe I am stubborn haha) a very important point. In moments where my equilibrium is thrown off, where my routine is interrupted, I lose my patience. Not because I want to be an impatient person but because a sense of discomfort and anxiety creeps over me and I cannot bear the feeling. It is in these situations that I am going to work on my patience. My mom always says “patience is a virtue” and I believe it to be very true. It is much easier to react than to maintain a sense of calmness and patience. Maybe it is a skill that I will better develop as a mother or simply through self-reflection and mindfulness.. I will get there. I don’t know how my mom does it but I admire all of her strengths. 🙂

As part of my mom’s special birthday brunch I made her these fabulous pumpkin scones. Throw them with some jam and tea or simply on their own! They are delicious and very filling!!

Ingredients

2 c chickpea flour

2 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp nutmeg

3/4 c pumpkin puree

1/2 c coconut milk (almond milk could work as well)

2 tbsp agave nectar

Preheat oven at 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and spices in a large bowl In a separate bowl combine the pumpkin, coconut milk, and agave nectar Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients Using a 1/3 measuring cup, scoop the batter onto the baking sheet, spacing a few inches apart Bake for approximately 12 minutes

Enjoy!