About Joyful Turtle
Hello! My name is Ray and I am on a spiritual path to discover inner peace. I want to help spread peace, love and compassion in the world. I am a graphic artist on an internet adventure living in the Midwest. I love movies, biking, video games, animals, cooking and AHA moments! The Joyful Turtle website is about living a spiritual life at my own pace. This post may contain affiliate link. See disclosure policy for more information.
The Lotus Flower
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Living Environmentally Friendly in the Modern World
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Are you one of the many that believe eco-friendly living is expensive? This is a misconception that is simply not true. You can go green, but if you don’t know much about it, you won’t be able to do this economically. Why Should You Change Your Lifestyle? There are many advantages of being environmentally friendly. One of the most important advantages is the modern world’s environmental … [Read more...]
Fitness Log: June 1, 2013
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The month of May has come and gone, taking two pounds with it. About halfway through the month my weight loss was at about 5 pounds, on track with my goal of 10 pounds a month. But I got sidetracked in a big way! Staying Focused There were several events in May that presented opportunities to stay focused but I did not. There is no blame, there is no regret. It is what it is. I am happy for the … [Read more...]
Daylight CFL Lights
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I have used CFL lighting for several years and never knew there was much of a difference in the types of CFL bulbs. Everything changed recently when I decided to build my photography light box. Reading through countless guides on building a light box, nearly every guide suggested using a daylight bulb. I bought set of Utilitech DAYLIGHT 23W 100 Watt Bulbs from Utilitech from one of the big box … [Read more...]
Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry
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I recently tried Wildwood teriyaki tofu and really enjoyed its flavor and texture. I thought it would be great in a stir fry. Last week I had a craving for stir fry and some leftover vegetables so I decided to see how my first tofu stir fry would turn out. I didn't want to crowd the tofu stir fry so I only used a few leftover ingredients. I used half a pack of Asian noodles and some stir fry … [Read more...]
A Lesson in Kindness
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A few days ago I had a very valuable lesson in kindness. Up until this point I thought I understood kindness and that I practiced kindness. Understanding kindness is not the same as practicing kindness. My better understanding of kindness comes from experience with a family members boyfriend. The boyfriend is an introvert and likes his video games. I want to pass no judgment on what he chooses … [Read more...]
Two Year Non-Smoker Anniversary
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Today marks two years as a non-smoker! After two years of not smoking actually feel like I never smoked at all! I guess it's like when you're smoking you can't imagine what it's like to not smoke. As a non-smoker I can imagine smoking again! In my first post about why I quit smoking, I wrote that I quit smoking for spiritual reasons. I had tried to quit smoking to save money and failed. Two … [Read more...]
