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A LIFE WELL LIVED












     What is Meditation?                                           Recipe of the Month: Veggie Quiche
     Meditation has a long history of use for
     increasing calmness and physical relaxation,                A savory brunch dish.
     improving psychological balance, coping with                Makes: 6 servings
     illness, and enhancing overall health and well-             Ingredients:
     being. There are many types of meditation, but
                                                                 • 1 pie crust (baked, 9-inch)
     most have four elements in common:
                                                                 • 1 cup vegetables  (chopped broccoli,
                                                                    tomato and mushroom)
     1. A quiet location with as few distractions as
         possible                                                • ½ cup cheese (shredded)
     2. A specific, comfortable posture (sitting, lying          • 3 eggs (beaten)
         down, walking, or in other positions)                   • 1 cup milk (non-fat)
     3. A focus of attention (a specially chosen word
                                                                 • ½ teaspoon salt
         or set of words, an object, or the sensations
         of the breath)                                          • ½ teaspoon pepper
     4. An open attitude (letting distractions come              • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
         and go naturally without judging them)
                                                                 Directions:
                                                                 1.    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
     How Does Meditation Help Mental Health?                     2.    Cook the vegetables until they are
     When you meditate, you may clear away the                         cooked, but still crisp.
     information overload that builds up every day and           3.    Put the cooked vegetables and
     contributes to your stress.
                                                                       shredded cheese into a pie shell.
     The emotional benefits of meditation can include:
                                                                 4.    Mix the eggs, milk, salt, pepper,
     •    Gaining a new perspective on stressful                       and garlic powder in a bowl.
          situations
                                                                 5.    Pour the egg mix over the cheese
     •    Building skills to manage your stress                        and vegetables.
     •    Increasing self-awareness                              6.    Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a
     •    Focusing on the present                                      knife inserted near the center
     •    Reducing negative emotions                                   comes out clean.
     •    Increasing imagination and creativity                  7.    Let the quiche cool for 5 minutes

     •    Increasing patience and tolerance                            before serving.



     Kaiser Permanente Members
     Kaiser has teamed up with industry leader ClassPass to make it easier for associates to stay active from
     anywhere. By supporting our associate’s fitness goals, we are creating a work culture that promotes
     more energy, less stress, and improved focus. With ClassPass , Kaiser Permanente members can get:
     •    Online video workouts at no cost — 4,000+ on-demand fitness classes, including cardio, dance,
          meditation, and more.
     •    Discounts on in-person fitness classes — Access to some of the top gyms and fitness studios in
          your area and around the world.



     Please see the linked flyer for more information on this member perk: Class Pass Flyer



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