Last Saturday night, during the two-day Conscious Convergence (for more information on that, go to www.commonpassion.org), I attended a planetary fire puja, a ritual led by Debi Sheetz. We chanted Vedic mantras to the planets to help increase the positive aspects of what is happening right now astrologically.

After the rituals, we shared in a beautiful summer potluck, with delicious salads of strawberries, blueberries, mangos, and avocados. I brought a yummy vegan coconut rice pudding. Here is the recipe for that soothing, harmonizing delight:

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Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding

Cook 3 ½ cups white basmati rice, with a sprinkle of Himalayan krystal salt and a teaspoon of extra virgin coconut oil.

In a large bowl, combine the following ingredients:

27 oz. coconut milk
½ cup walnuts, chopped
½ cup raisins
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
2-3 teaspoons ground cardamom powder

Stir that well, then add the rice. Stir well again, then refrigerate until cool. Enjoy!

May all beings know Peace and Happiness.

Om Shanti (Peace), 

Yogini Tejaswini

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Photos of Ashland fireworks by Teja Shankara.