Avocado Spread/Dressing

I use at least 2 avocados a week, making two separate batches. I started to use avocados to improve the health of my skin and hair in a dry climate. Ingesting more healthy fats is a great way to make your cracked skin, dry scalp and hair go away.
Avocado Spread/Dressing
1 whole ripe avocado (ripe when pressed firmly with your finger, it leaves an indent)
1/2 fresh lemon (fresh is much better than from-concentrate, and keeps the avocado spread greener, longer)
cayenne pepper, chili pepper and cumin to taste
Mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork or processor, add fresh lemon and mix to combine. Spice as you like with the suggested spices.
This creates a spread which is nice and spring-tasting on turkey burgers off the grill, or spread on cucumber slices lightly.
To create a wow-salad dressing, take 1 tsp of the spread above and mix with 1 Tbsp of olive oil and 1t more lemon juice. Mix together and sprinkle over several salads.

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Bob

This morning was a glorious workout; I actually breathed in and could feel my breath recharging me. I've become so numb lately due to stresses of work and home life. My husband got laid off almost 6 weeks ago which has negatively affected my nutrition goals; he's and I started treating ourselves more than usual. We've been consistent in our training, but using food to comfort and reward ourselves. I'm ready to leave that off.
Who is Bob? Bob helped me breathe deeper and see the sunlight shining brighter as I walked back to the office after my workout. Bob is a 78 year old friend of mine whom I used to see every single day at the gym in the morning, lifting iron after walking to and from the gym. I hadn't seen him in 6 months- he had cancer. He had survived chemotherapy and surgery and was back in the gym today for the first time, to get back into his schedule. He commented on his wife's health (sadly, not doing well from the stress of his diagnosis).
Looking into his beautiful, playful blue eyes I realized how excellent a person he was. His strength, kindness and mischievousness shone through.
What a gift to see Bob today. Only by being curious, lifting my head and smiling at the strangers around me did I ever build a relationship with him. What beautiful conversations are you missing today because your head is down and your life is 'too full'? Be curious and I guarantee you'll be inspired.