Stress	experts	often	refer	to	how	ancient	the	stress	response	is,	because	the
chemical	triggers	
for	it	are	located	at	the	base	of	the	skull	in	the	oldest	section
of	the	brain,	known	as	the	reptilian	brain. The	reptilian	brain	doesn’t	think
about	what	is	causing	a	sense	of	threat. The	example	is	often	given	of	someone
stuck	in	a	traffic	jam	on	the	way	home	from	work. The	frustration	of	the
situation	causes	the	secretion	of	the	same	fight-or-flight	hormones	as	our
ancestors	experienced	at	the	approach	of	a	saber-toothed	tiger. The	lower	brain
doesn’t	register	the	difference,	which	means	that	our	response	is	primitive	and
chemical,	not	intelligent	and	rational. Therefore,	even	when	you	think	you	are	doing	something	quite	harmless	and
necessary,	such	as	criticizing	another	person	for	poor	performance,	the	lower
brain	doesn’t	register	anything	reasonable—it	just	feels	threatened. The	same
holds	true	outside	the	workplace	in	how	we	behave	with	our	
family	and	friends. It’s	often	said	that	modern	life	is	stressful	because	we’re	exposed	to	so	much
noise,	speed,	and	complex	tasks	compared	with	our	grandparents’	generation. Those	are	stressful	factors,	no	doubt,	but	the	worst	stress	is	psychological. We
fall	into	the	careless	habit	of	putting	pressure	on	others	without	realizing	it. Psychological	Stress—It’s	All	in	the	Family
The	stressful	habits	of	everyday	life	include	the	following:
Constant	teasing,	putting	others	down,	picking	on	the	weak
Blaming	someone	else
Harping	on	someone	else’s	faults	and	mistakesNot	listening
Not	letting	everyone	have	their	say
Being	disrespectful
Using	verbal	or	emotional	abuse
Resorting	to	physical	violence
Refusing	to	take	responsibility	for	your	own	actions
Putting	pressure	on	children	to	perform
Making	seniors	feel	old,	useless,	and	unwanted
Creating	an	atmosphere	of	resentment	and	complaint
Filling	the	air	with	constant	arguments
Repeatedly	rehashing	old	grievances
Imposing	rigid	rules
Making	someone	feel	inferior	or	unwanted
Being	a	harsh	authority	figure,	or	living	under	one
Creating	an	atmosphere	of	emotional	repression,	where	genuine
feelings	cannot	be	expressed
Unloving	behavior	in	general
As	before,	when	you	read	over	this	list,	you	need	to	ask	the	following
questions:
Are	you	creating	the	stress? Are	you	reacting	to	stress	from	the	outside? Are	you	helping	to	reduce	and	heal	the	stress? Millions	of	people	would	say	that	they	have	a	loving	family	while	the	reality
is	that	stressful	behavior	is	going	on	under	their	roof. It’s	easy	to	forget	that	the
family	is	a	place	that	should	be	as	stress-free	as	possible. It’s	not	the	place	where
you	go	to	dump	your	“stuff”—the	complaints,	negativity,	anger,	and	frustration
accumulated	during	the	day. We	hate	to	say	it,	but	many	people	who	sincerely	believe	that	they	are	on	a
spiritual	path	remain	oblivious	to	the	stressful	behavior	they	exhibit	or
encourage	in	others. They	lack	self-awareness,	which	is	what	the	spiritual	path	is
really	all	about. Once	you	understand	how	low-level	stress	is	affecting	you	and	those	around
you,	you’ll	want	to	break	the	cycle. You	don’t	have	to	adopt	the	role	of	victim. At	the	same	time,	you	don’t	have	to	adopt	the	opposite	role	of	abuser	oraggressor. The	cycle	of	stressful	behavior	affects	everyone	equally. Ultimately,
your	goal	is	to	find	your	inner	love,	truth,	and	beauty,	letting	them	shine	all
around	you. Stress	is	incompatible	with	this	goal,	leaving	aside	all	the	other
damage	it	creates. How	to	Be	a	
Healer	of	Stress
If	stress	can	go	viral,	so	can	beauty. Radical	Beauty	is	about	radiating	your
beauty	so	that	it	uplifts	those	around	you. This	is	a	form	of	spiritual	healing. Stress
	and	
spiritual
	aren’t	two	words	you	see	together	very	often—one	seems	very
worldly	while	the	other	is	very	unworldly. But	
healing,	whole
,	and	
holiness
	come
from	the	
same	root	word. When	you	are	healed	of	the	damage	created	by	stress,
you	find	your	wholeness	and	your	holiness. To	become	a	healer	of	stress,	you	stop	pressuring	others—and	yourself—at	the
psychological	level. Thinking	psychologically	doesn’t	come	easily	for	most	of
us. Let’s	return	to	the	workplace	again. If	you’ve	been	taught	that	a	hard-boiled
attitude,	confrontational	tactics,	and	constant	pressure	are	good	for
productivity,	studies	in	the	workplace	do	not	bear	this	out. The	best	workplaces
give	workers	their	personal	space,	encourage	creativity,	allow	flexible	work
hours,	assign	tasks	according	to	everyone’s	unique	strengths,	and	create	an
atmosphere	of	general	respect. This	is	basic	psychology	turned	into	practice. If	you	don’t	put	much	stock	in	psychology,	look	around	you. If	you	are	the
focus	or	cause	of	stress	in	other	people,	the	following	things,	either	a	few	or	a
lot,	will	be	evident:	People	don’t	look	happy	around	you	or	working	for	you. They	avoid	direct	eye	contact. They	seem	nervous	in	your	presence. The
atmosphere	grows	quiet	and	tense	when	you	enter	a	room	or	give	orders. There
is	silent	resistance	to	giving	you	what	you	ask	for—you	have	to	ask	a	second
time,	and	even	then	there	are	delays. People	under	you	make	excuses,	or	else
they	have	lost	their	motivation	to	perform. The	real	eye-opener,	however,	is	to	take	the	same	look	around	the	family
setting. Instead	of	workplace,	substitute	the	home. In	place	of	workers,
substitute	children	or	spouse. You	may	be	shocked	at	how	viral	the	stress
around	you	actually	is. Society	sends	us	messages	about	rebellious	teenagers
who	won’t	do	what	they’re	told,	who	act	uncomfortable	around	adults,	slack	off
at	school,	and	exhibit	a	sullen,	resentful	attitude. These	behaviors	fit	a
stereotype,	but	that	doesn’t	make	them	normal. They	are	signs	of	stress. We
aren’t	saying	that	adolescence	doesn’t	have	its	special	challenges,	because	it
certainly	does. The	point	is	that	adding	to	those	challenges	with	stressful
pressures	at	home	is	just	as	damaging	as	if	the	pressure	was	applied	at	work.It	is	generally	futile	to	approach	someone	else	and	say,	“I’m	sorry,	but	your
behavior	is	stressing	me	out.”	All	you’ll	get	is	a	defensive	response	that	pushes
you	away. The	focus	must	be	on	you	instead. By	reversing	your	own	stressful	behavior,	you	become	a	healer	of	stress,
breaking	the	circle	once	and	for	all. This	is	actually	a	powerful	approach	that
can	cause	other	people	who	have	caused	you	stress	to	change	before	your	eyes. We’ve	seen	it	work	with	all	kinds	of	difficult	people,	both	at	home	and	in	the
office. TWELVE	WAYS	YOU	CAN	HEAL	STRESS
Behaviors	that	reduce	pressure	on	yourself	and	others:
1. Back	away	from	being	demanding,	critical,	and	a	perfectionist. 2. Be	more	consistent	and	less	changeable	in	what	you	ask	of	others. 3. Never	show	disrespect	for	other	people. 4. Maintain	a	dignified	environment	(e.g.,	a	place	where	bad	language,
gossip,	and	sexual	remarks	are	not	condoned). 5. Give	other	people	their	own	space. 6. Deal	with	your	own	stress	instead	of	passing	it	down	the	line. 7. Don’t	create	pets	and	favorites	at	the	expense	of	someone	who	gets
excluded	or	demeaned. 8. Never	offer	criticism	in	public	or	at	the	dinner	table. 9. Take	a	personal	interest	in	others,	offering	appreciation	and	praise
generously. 10. Be	loyal;	show	that	you	can	be	trusted. 11. When	someone	else	is	talking,	pay	attention	and	then	follow	through	if
they	need	something. 12. Ask	for	more	input	from	others,	showing	that	you	value	their	experience
and	knowledge. Think	of	these	things	in	terms	of	letting	inner	beauty	go	viral. With	small
changes	of	behavior,	along	with	self-awareness,	you	will	be	surprised	to	find	that
you	are	becoming	a	beacon	of	light. This	is	testimony	to	your	new	reality:	you
have	truly	dedicated	yourself	to	the	path. The	gap	between	your	social	self	and
your	true	self	is	closing	more	and	more,	and	the	beauty	of	your	true	self	is
becoming	a	reality.S
TAGE	4:	
RESTING	INTO	EXISTENCE
Every	woman	knows	the	feeling	of	not	being	enough. So	much	is	asked	of
today’s	woman—and	she	asks	even	more	of	herself—that	insecurity	is	just	the
beginning. There	is	a	constant	struggle	against	feeling	anxious	or	depressed. There	is	doubt	about	how	one	set	of	values—being	successful	and	highly
competent—can	really	be	compatible	with	another	set	of	values—being	loved,
cherished,	and	honored. The	nagging	question	“Can	I	have	it	all?”	hangs	over
the	minds	of	millions	of	women	every	day. The	answer	to	“Can	I	have	it	all?”	isn’t	easy	to	find	in	our	society,	but	we	feel
that	there	is	an	answer	that	gets	overlooked. You	can	have	it	all	when	you
realize	that	
you	are	all
. There’s	nothing	you	can	buy	in	any	store	that	will	fill	any
empty	feeling	of	lack. But	when	you	find	inner	fulfillment,	having	it	all	is
replaced	by	inner	contentment	with	yourself,	here	and	now,	lacking	nothing. Let’s	say	this	is	the	right	answer. How	do	you	arrive	at	this	state	of	total	inner
fulfillment? By	realizing	your	spiritual	beauty. And	how	do	you	do	that? By
following	the	most	powerful	instructions	on	the	spiritual	path:
Surrender
Let	go
Accept
Be
These	instructions	aren’t	easy	to	follow. We	all	feel	a	powerful	desire	
to	do
something
. We	hate	putting	up	with	the	bad	things	in	our	lives. Society	promotes
the	image	of	the	go-getting,	competitive	person	who	is	constantly	on	the	move. It’s	no	surprise,	then,	that	we’ve	lost	the	skill—and	the	wisdom—of	just	letting
go. We	equate	hanging	loose	with	doing	nothing. Yet	at	a	deeper	level,	each	of
those	words	implies	a	hidden	action	that	goes	on	beneath	the	surface:
Surrendering
	means	you	aren’t	struggling	anymore. Letting
	
go
	means	that	you	aren’t	so	attached	and	frustrated. Accepting
	means	that	you	can	appreciate	and	be	grateful	for	your
life. Being
	means	that	you	trust	a	power	beyond	your	own	ego	and
limited	understanding.When	you	grasp	what	the	words	mean	in	spiritual	terms,	it	dawns	on	you
that	a	much	better	life	can	be	yours	once	you	surrender,	let	go,	accept,	and
simply	be. We’ve	put	this	in	a	single	phrase:	
Resting	into	existence
. In	every
spiritual	tradition,	importance	is	placed	on	surrendering	to	God,	but	it’s	an
idea	that	doesn’t	seem	applicable	in	modern	times. In	the	past,	when	our
distant	ancestors	were	preoccupied	every	day	with	getting	enough	to	eat,	disaster
struck	if	crops	failed	or	game	was	scarce. Trusting	in	God	to	provide	was	the
only	way	anyone	had	of	connecting	with	nature’s	external	forces. But	today	the
vast	majority	of	work	is	done	in	offices	and	corporations;	these	are	settings
where	people	feel	they	have	much	more	control	over	what	happens. There	is
little	or	no	need	to	trust	in	a	higher	power	except	in	unforeseen	emergencies
and	crises. Even	then,	many	people	place	their	trust	only	on	human	agencies
like	law	enforcement. So	asking	you	to	place	your	trust	in	your	own	existence	is	asking	a	lot. As	a
strategy	for	living,	this	might	sound	quite	strange,	in	fact. But	consider	the
following	possibilities:
What	if	life	is	meant	to	flow,	bringing	fulfillment	as	a	natural
unfoldment? What	if	you	are	connected	to	a	deep	source	of	intelligence	that
knows	how	to	take	care	of	you	and	your	needs? What	if	there’s	a	higher	plan	that	is	guiding	your	life? None	of	these	ideas	is	completely	foreign. We’ve	all	been	exposed	to	sayings
like	“Everything	happens	for	a	reason”	and	“God	has	a	plan.”	The	problem	is
that	the	divine	plan,	if	it	exists,	is	invisible	and	unpredictable. Not	to	mention
that	putting	the	argument	in	religious	terms	runs	against	the	grain	of	modern
life,	where	the	secular	world	is	based	on	real-life	events	and	things	we	can	see,
hear,	and	touch. In	other	words,	there’s	a	gap	between	a	beautiful	idea—that	every	life	has	a
meaning	that	unfolds	in	the	best	possible	way—and	our	daily	experience. You
may	have	read	of	a	life	strategy	that	consists	of	always	saying	yes	and	never
saying	no. This	is	a	form	of	complete	surrender,	because	saying	yes	to	literally
everything	implies	enormous	trust	that	something	won’t	go	terribly	wrong. (Would	you	say	yes	to	every	stranger	who	offers	you	a	ride,	every	unsolicited
phone	caller	who	asks	for	money,	every	request	made	by	your	five-year-old
child?) On	the	other	hand,	saying	no	puts	you	in	opposition	to	other	people,
creating	clashes	
and	disagreements	along	with	missed	opportunities. (Would
you	have	said	no	twenty	years	ago	if	you	were	offered	shares	in	Apple	at	its
lowest	price	in	the	stock	market? )Deciding	when	to	say	yes	and	when	to	say	no	is,	in	fact,	one	of	the	hardest
challenges	in	everyone’s	life. Who	you	marry	and	what	kind	of	work	you	do
depend	on	giving	the	right	answer,	as	do	thousands	of	smaller	choices. But	if
saying	yes	all	the	time	doesn’t	work,	and	neither	does	saying	no	all	the	time,
what’s	the	alternative? Must	we	muddle	through	trying	to	figure	out	the	right
answer	on	a	case-by-case	basis? Most	people	are	already	doing	that. If	there’s	a	better	way,	perhaps	the
world’s	wisdom	traditions	offer	it. From	their	perspective,	the	soul	knows	best. So	what	would	the	soul	do? That’s	an	intimate	matter. Your	soul	sees	every
situation	through	fresh	eyes,	and	they	aren’t	the	eyes	of	anyone	else. Even	so,
there’s	a	pattern	of	trust	that	needs	to	develop	inside	each	of	us,	in	which	we
rely	on	the	true	self	to	bring	the	right	solutions	to	everyday	challenges. You	can’t	trust	and	be	in	total	control	at	the	same	time;	the	two	aren’t
compatible. Letting	go	is	how	trust	develops. You	stop	worrying	that	everything
depends	on	you. There’s	a	parable	from	
India	that	begins	to	shed	light	on	why	a
person	can	rest	easy	and	trust	in	their	own	existence. The	parable	isn’t	couched
in	religious	terms	at	all. It’s	about	a	coachman	driving	a	team	of	six	horses. The
horses	are	spirited,	and	the	coachman	whips	them	to	go	faster	and	faster. Suddenly	from	inside	the	coach	a	quiet	voice	says,	“Stop	the	coach.”	At	first
the	driver	can’t	believe	his	ears,	and	he	cracks	his	whip	even	harder. But	soon
the	same	voice	inside	the	coach	whispers,	“Stop	the	coach.”	Now	the	driver	feels
nervous,	and	he	says	aloud,	“Why	should	I	stop? I	know	how	to	drive,	and	I
want	to	go	faster.”	To	which	the	voice	replies,	“But	I	own	this	coach,	and	I	say
stop.”	At	this	point	the	driver	has	no	choice,	and	the	coach	comes	to	a	halt. The	meaning	of	the	parable	is	only	revealed	when	you	know	that	the
coachman	is	the	ego,	the	six	horses	are	the	five	senses	and	the	mind,	and	the
owner	of	the	coach	is	the	higher	self. We	spend	our	lives	with	the	ego	acting	as
if	it	is	in	charge,	and	it	takes	control	over	the	five	senses	and	the	mind,	which
obey	the	ego’s	commands	willingly. Like	horses	in	harness,	our	five	senses	and
the	mind	can	be	directed	this	way	and	that. We	see	what	the	ego	wants	us	to	see;
we	hear	what	it	wants	us	to	hear. As	for	the	mind,	it	can	be	conditioned	to
believe	whatever	story	the	ego	tells	it. We’ve	all	been	told	a	similar	story,	as	it	turns	out,	which	keeps	being	repeated
generation	after	generation. It’s	the	story	of	life	as	a	constant	struggle	where
humans	are	puny	things	confronted	by	the	inexorable	powers	of	nature. No
one	is	immune	from	danger	and	looming	catastrophe. Because	life	isn’t	fair	and
nature	is	blind,	we	have	no	choice	but	to	struggle	if	we	want	to	survive. The	parable	of	the	coachman	contradicts	this	story	by	saying	that	despite	all
appearances,	the	ego	isn’t	actually	in	charge	of	how	life	unfolds. The	owner	ofthe	coach	is	
Atman
,	the	higher	self,	which	we	have	been	calling	the	
true	self. We’ve	been	describing	the	true	self	as	the	source	of	beauty,	intelligence,	truth,
and	creativity	inside	everyone. It	has	been	in	control	of	our	lives	from	the
moment	of	birth,	but	the	ego,	with	its	convincing	story	about	life	as	a	constant
struggle,	has	taken	over. As	long	as	the	ego	dominates	our	awareness,	we	lose
sight	of	how	reality	actually	works,	the	same	way	the	coachman	lost	sight	of	the
fact	that	he	didn’t	own	the	coach. At	some	point	in	your	personal	growth,	you	will	want	to	test	the	possibility
that	you	could	be	living	a	new	story. You	don’t	have	to	test	this	new	story	by
fighting	against	the	ego	and	its	constant	demands,	fears,	old	memories,	and
outworn	conditioning. All	you	have	to	do	is	rest	into	existence. This	is	really
the	process	of	accepting	your	own	spiritual	beauty. On	a	daily	basis	you	do	the
following	things. The	Practical	Side	of	Surrender
How	to	let	your	spiritual	beauty	shine	through:
When	there’s	a	problem,	look	inside	for	the	solution,	knowing	that
it	will	be	there. Even	when	the	details	aren’t	perfect,	accept	that	the	larger	picture
will	turn	out	alright	in	the	end. Don’t	act	when	you	feel	upset,	angry,	afraid,	or	uncertain. Stay	centered,	and	when	you	realize	you	aren’t	centered,	take	a	few
moments	to	restore	your	sense	of	balance	and	calm. As	much	as	possible,	don’t	put	up	resistance	to	other	people. Be
open-minded	and	tolerant	toward	their	point	of	view. Maintain	a	seamless	flow	in	your	activity. Don’t	exert	yourself	to	the	point	of	exhaustion	but	don’t	slack	off. Look	for	hints	from	your	higher	self	about	which	way	to	turn. Learn	to	trust	your	instincts. Don’t	do	what	you	already	know	to	be	wrong. Look	upon	outward	situations	as	a	reflection	of	your	inner
situation. Take	responsibility	for	what	you	say,	think,	and	do,	without
projecting	blame	or	depending	on	someone	else	to	take	care
of	things. Each	of	these	items	can	be	tested	at	your	own	pace. For	most	people,changing	their	story	only	begins	when	they	see	hope	that	it	can	be	changed. Inertia	is	a	powerful	force. If	you	have	landed	in	a	bad	relationship	or	a	job	you
hate,	if	you	feel	lonely	all	the	time	or	struggle	with	depression,	it’s	unrealistic	to
say,	“I’ll	just	trust	that	everything’s	okay	and	go	with	the	flow.”	We	aren’t
advising	you	to	do	that. Instead,	you	need	to	be	reasonably	centered	to	begin
with,	which	comes	about	through	
meditation. You	need	to	feel	reasonably	free
of	damaging	stress	and	have	enough	room	to	make	some	new	choices. If	these
preconditions	aren’t	met,	this	doesn’t	mean	you	are	in	a	hopeless	predicament;
it	only	means	that	you	should	look	to	earlier	stages	of	growth	as	your	starting
point. Many	people,	however,	are	ready	to	change	the	story	of	life	as	a	struggle,	and
therefore	they	can	begin	to	experience	a	more	open,	relaxed,	and	trusting	way	of
life. One	drawback	of	religious	and	spiritual	traditions,	however	beautiful	their
message,	is	a	lack	of	practicality. Too	often	the	hard	world	is	regarded	as	the
enemy	of	spirit,	which	also	implies	that	you	must	choose	one	or	the	other. Either	it’s	worldly	success	or	living	in	the	light,	with	no	middle	ground. On	this
basis,	or	something	similar,	millions	of	people	yearn	for	spirituality	but	keep
postponing	it,	for	fear	of	what	they	might	lose	in	worldly	satisfactions. But	if	your	outer	situation	is	good,	your	inner	situation	is	probably	good,
too. Most	of	us	experience	a	mixture	of	good	and	bad	in	both	realms,	which	is
why	we	can’t	see	a	clear	path	forward. We	are	more	likely	to	deal	with	worldly
things—work,	family,	politics,	relationships,	community	activities—on	their	own
terms,	sealing	our	inner	lives	off	as	something	private	and	isolated. But	the
message	that	needs	to	come	through	is	that	inner	and	outer	are	never	separate,
and	when	you	begin	to	trust	that	you	are	safe	and	cared	for	from	a	deep	level
within	yourself,	the	two	halves	of	your	life	can	be	united. In	wholeness	lies	the
beauty	of	the	soul—the	essence	of	Radical	Beauty—which	is	yours	to	claim	as
your	own	and	to	celebrate	forever.S
TAGE	5:	THE	
TRUE	SELF	BECOMES	THE	ONLY	SELF
We’ve	painted	a	picture	of	spiritual	beauty	that	can	entirely	change	your	life—
it’s	the	most	radical	kind	of	beauty	there	is. Beginning	with	experiences	that
everyone	has	had—being	loved,	or	observing	the	innocence	of	children	and
seeing	a	glorious	sunset—a	new	way	of	life	opens. The	choice	is	yours. You	can
walk	the	path	to	inner	beauty	or	hold	back	instead. Because	there	is	so	much
potential	inside	you	for	love,	truth,	and	beauty,	you	have	the	support	of	those
things	simply	by	being	here	on	this	planet. The	choice	to	walk	the	path	is	an
option	that	is	never	canceled,	because	the	world’s	wisdom	traditions	declare
that	love,	truth,	and	beauty	are	eternal. Today	your	true	self	awaits	you,	as	it	has	patiently	waited	every	day. If	you
choose	to,	you	can	journey	to	where	your	true	self	lives,	deep	inside	your
awareness. What	happens	then? You	will	be	transformed	in	the	image	of	your
true	self. You	will	experience	as	your	daily	reality	something	beautifully
expressed	by	the	great	Indian	poet	
Rabindranath	Tagore:	“Love	is	the	only
reality	and	it	is	not	a	mere	sentiment. It	is	the	ultimate	truth	that	lies	at	the
heart	of	creation.”	To	find	the	heart	of	creation,	you	must	explore	your	own
heart. Inside	it	are	stored	many	experiences	of	love	and	non-love. The	Promise	of	
Transformation
Radical	Beauty	is	a	journey	of	transformation. This	hardly	seems	possible	in
our	time,	when	so	many	people	struggle	to	maintain	meaning	and	purpose	in
their	lives. There	is	no	model	for	accepting	unconditional	love	as	the	ultimate
reality. In	a	celebrity	culture,	outer	beauty	is	accepted	as	a	sign	of	inner	beauty—
perhaps—but	the	connection	could	be	imaginary. The	real	connection	between
inner	and	outer	beauty	begins	inside,	as	we	have	emphasized	in	this	book. When	that	connection	is	unbreakable,	you	will	find	yourself	transformed
completely. The	Signs	of	Transformation
The	qualities	of	the	true	self	dawning	in	your	life:
Complete	self-acceptance:	“I	am	here,	and	I	am	enough.”
Self-love	as	a	natural	state	that	never	changes:	“My	purpose	has
always	been	about	love.”A	life	filled	with	meaning	and	purpose:	“I	find	joy	pursuing	my
vision.”
Inner	peace:	“I	find	fulfillment	in	stillness.”
Reverence	for	life:	“I	take	tender	care	of	everything	in	creation.”
A	sense	of	common	humanity	with	all	other	people:	“The	world	is
my	family.”
Empathy	without	judgment:	“Let	me	embrace	you,	whoever	you
are.”
A	sense	of	unbounded	possibilities:	“My	creativity	finds	a	new	way
to	express	itself	every	day.”
The	expansion	of	personal	identity	as	“I”	becomes	connected	to
cosmic	consciousness:	“I	see	myself	in	all	I	behold.”
The	expression	of	love,	truth,	and	beauty	appears	in	daily	activity:
“There	is	no	difference	between	the	truth	I	live,	the	beauty	I
behold,	and	the	love	I	feel.”
You	may	think	that	these	are	fairy-tale	qualities	never	achieved	in	the	rough-
and-tumble	of	daily	existence. Perhaps	only	a	few	exceptional	individuals,	born
with	unshakable	faith,	are	fated	to	get	anywhere	near	the	true	self. But	faith
isn’t	by	any	means	what	you	need	the	most	if	you	want	to	journey	to	the	true
self. Far	more	important	are	knowledge	and	experience. At	this	moment,	you
have	your	share	of	both. You	have	experienced	how	beautiful	life	can	be,	even	if
this	has	happened	only	in	scattered	glimpses. You	have	the	knowledge	of	how
inner	beauty	unfolds	after	reading	this	book. Therefore,	the	keys	to
transformation	are	already	in	your	hands—there	is	no	ancient,	hidden	secret
that	must	be	mysteriously	imported. Only	one	thing	is	left	for	you	to	do:	activate	your	evolution. How? By
putting	your	attention	on	the	good	things	you	want	to	increase	in	your	life. In	a
word,	
become	the	change	you	want	to	see
. The	qualities	of	the	true	self	never	go	away,	but	people	don’t	activate	them. When	we	find	ourselves	pulled	back	into	the	demands	of	our	busy	lives,	the
desire	to	grow	and	evolve	becomes	blurred	and	overlooked. At	that	point,
there’s	a	disconnect. On	a	clear	night	you	can	walk	outside	and	gaze	at
thousands	of	stars	and	galaxies;	on	any	clear	morning	you	can	watch	the	sunrise
in	all	its	delicate	beauty. Choosing	to	see	external	beauty	is	a	possibility	for
everyone. What	takes	dedication	is	to	turn	inward	and	discover	the	same	awe
and	wonder	when	you	behold	yourself. Mirabai	was	a	princess	in	medieval	
India	who	also	happened	to	be	a	greatmystical	poet. She	speaks	poignantly	of	the	life	that	is	possible	only	through
transformation:
Take	me	to	that	place	no	one	can	travel	to
Where	death	is	afraid
And	swans	alight	to	play
On	the	overflowing	lake	of	love. There	the	faithful	gather
Ever	true	to	their	Lord. Mirabai	lived	in	religious	times,	during	an	age	of	faith,	but	“that	place	no
one	can	travel	to”	is	the	same	true	self	we	have	been	discussing. You	can’t	travel
to	it	because	there’s	nowhere	to	go	“out	there”	in	the	world. Once	you	dedicate
yourself	to	the	path,	you	are	making	a	personal	promise	to	participate	in	a
completely	transformed	reality. That’s	what	personal	evolution	can	achieve,	and
only	personal	evolution. It	allows	transformation	to	take	place	on	the	inside,
and	when	this	happens,	transformation	on	the	outside	follows	effortlessly. You
can’t	force	it. Of	course	you	can	work	toward	separate	changes	in	your	life—we
all	do	that. You	can	lose	weight,	treat	depression,	find	a	new	partner,	quit
smoking,	and	so	on. Such	efforts	can	be	difficult,	because	they	require	you	to
break	old	habits	or	to	make	drastic	changes	that	bother	the	people	around	you. But	transformation	is	different,	because	it	involves	the	whole	person,	not
individual	changes	that	occur	one	at	a	time. Spiritual	traditions	around	the
world	often	use	the	same	term—a	
second	birth
—to	describe	what	inner
transformation	is	like. A	second	birth	erases	all	the	mistakes	of	the	past	and
returns	the	person	to	a	state	of	innocence,	a	completely	fresh	start. It’s	a	beautiful	ideal,	but	in	practical	terms,	there’s	a	problem. No	one	needs
to	change	everything	about	themself. In	everyone’s	life	there	are	good	and	bad
parts. Looking	at	yourself	today,	you	could	list	many	aspects	of	your	current
situation	that	you	value	and	love,	along	with	achievements	you’re	proud	of	and
years	of	maturation	that	turned	you	into	a	worthy	person. Would	you	really	want	to	give	up	all	of	this	for	the	promise	of	a	fresh	start? No,	of	course	not—and	you	don’t	have	to. As	a	process,	transformation	mirrors
what	happens	every	day	to	an	infant	as	it	develops,	stage	by	stage,	from	the
moment	of	birth. An	infant	does	nothing	except	be	itself. On	Tuesday	the
things	it	experiences	aren’t	very	different	from	the	experiences	on	Monday. Yet	at	a	deeper	level—in	this	case	the	unfolding	of	the	potential	inside	human
DNA—each	day	isn’t	the	same	as	the	day	before. The	infant	is	growing	and
developing,	without	actually	making	any	special	effort. One	day	a	small	childmay	be	fascinated	with	paper	dolls	and	playing	in	a	sandbox. Turn	around,	and
six	months	later	these	are	playthings	of	the	past,	and	something	new,	like
alphabet	blocks	and	learning	a	song,	are	fascinating	instead. What’s	happening,
and	what	continues	to	happen	throughout	a	lifetime,	is	inner	growth—
evolution. This	tells	us	that	evolution	is	natural;	there’s	almost	nothing	about	you	as	a
two-year-old	that	is	the	same	as	the	self	you	are	today. What	was	hidden	inside
you	back	then	were	seeds	and	potentials. Why	does	it	feel,	as	so	many	people
report,	that	they	aren’t	achieving	their	full	potential? Because	as	adults	we	must
consciously	
choose
	to	evolve. We’ve	shown	you	many	facets	of	Radical	Beauty,	and	we’ve	saved	the	most
important	for	last:	renewal. Whatever	path	you	take,	please,	please	renew
yourself,	forever	and	without	end. Life	is	a	process	of	endless	renewal,	and	you
stand	at	the	switch,	doing	what	it	takes	to	move	your	evolution	forward	or	the
opposite,	causing	it	to	slow	down	or	come	to	a	halt. From	this	moment	forward,	you	can	become	as	beautiful	as	anything	in
creation,	surpassing	even	the	most	perfect	rose	by	virtue	of	this	rare	gift	called
self-awareness. We’ll	leave	you	with	the	words	of	
Rumi,	the	Persian	poet	who
testifies	to	the	hidden	beauty	behind	all	things. The	Open	Door
People	are	constantly	crossing
The	threshold	of	eternity. The	door	is	open
If	you	can	stay	awake.APPENDIX:
Radical	Beauty	Recipes
Radical	Beauty	Salads
Radical	Beauty	Soups
Radical	Beauty	Entrées
Radical	Beauty	Desserts
Note:	As	with	all	Radical	Beauty	recipes	throughout	the	book	and	this	section,
we	encourage	you	to	use	organic	ingredients	as	much	as	possible.Radical	Beauty	Salads
ANTIOXIDANT	VEGGIE	AND	GARBANZO	BEAN	SALAD
SERVES	3	TO	4
1½	cups	cooked	and	drained	garbanzo	beans	(also	called	chickpeas)
1½	cups	roughly	chopped	fresh	arugula
¾	cup	chopped	red	bell	pepper
¾	cup	chopped	seeded	English	cucumbers
1	small	yellow	tomato,	diced
⅓	cup	chopped	celery
1½	tablespoons	lime	juice
¼	cup	extra-virgin	olive	oil	or	avocado	oil
1	tablespoon	chopped	fresh	basil
¼	teaspoon	sea	salt,	or	to	taste
Freshly	ground	black	pepper	to	taste
¼	teaspoon	dried	oregano
In	a	medium	bowl,	mix	the	garbanzo	beans	and	all	the	vegetables	together. In	a
separate	bowl,	whisk	together	the	lime	juice,	oil,	basil,	sea	salt,	pepper,	and
oregano. Pour	the	dressing	over	the	salad	and	toss	gently. KALE	QUINOA	SALAD	WITH	BASIL	DRESSING
SERVES	2
1	cup	coconut	milk	(low-fat	is	always	an	option)
1	cup	vegetable	broth	or	water
1	cup	red	quinoa,	soaked	overnight	and	rinsed
Pinch	of	sea	salt
1	small	bunch	of	kale,	stems	removed,	leaves	chopped	fineBASIL	DRESSING
½	cup	fresh	whole	basil	leaves	(no	stems),	rinsed	and	dried
½	cup	arugula	leaves,	rinsed	and	dried
1	cup	spinach	leaves,	rinsed	and	dried
1	small	garlic	clove
1	tablespoon	fresh	lemon	juice
Sea	salt	to	taste
Freshly	ground	black	pepper	to	taste
¼	cup	olive	oil
Diced	bell	peppers,	for	topping
Diced	tomatoes,	for	topping
Sliced	avocado,	for	topping
In	a	medium	saucepan,	combine	the	coconut	milk	and	the	vegetable	broth	and
bring	to	a	boil. Add	the	quinoa	and	a	pinch	of	sea	salt,	cover,	and	simmer	on
medium	heat	for	about	15	minutes,	until	cooked. Remove	from	the	heat	and
set	aside	to	cool. Meanwhile,	make	the	dressing:	Place	the	basil,	arugula,	spinach,	garlic,	lemon
juice,	sea	salt,	and	pepper	in	a	food	processor. Start	processing	the	mixture,	and
slowly	drizzle	in	the	olive	oil. Process	until	well	blended. In	a	medium	serving	bowl,	combine	the	cooked	quinoa,	chopped	kale,	and
dressing. Mix	well	with	a	big	spoon	and	season	to	taste	with	salt	and	pepper,	as
desired. Top	with	diced	bell	peppers,	tomatoes,	and	avocado	slices. SKIN	SMOOTHING	GREEN	BOUNTY	SALAD
SERVES	1
4	leaves	romaine	or	butter	leaf	lettuce,	torn
1	cup	torn	arugula
1	cup	baby	spinach	leaves
¼	cup	watercress,	leaves	and	some	stems
1	tablespoon	roughly	chopped	walnuts
¼	cup	diced	red	or	yellow	bell	pepper
½	cup	quartered	roasted	or	steamed	beetsDrizzle	of	extra-virgin	olive	oil	or	avocado	oil
1	tablespoon	fresh	lemon	juice
Pinch	of	sea	salt
Place	all	the	ingredients	in	a	bowl	and	toss	well	(and	with	love!). Enjoy
immediately. Radical	Beauty	Soups
INDIAN	SPICED	BUTTERNUT	SQUASH	SOUP
SERVES	2
2	teaspoons	coconut	oil
Pinch	of	red	chili	flakes
½	cup	chopped	onions	or	leeks
2	teaspoons	minced	peeled	fresh	ginger
1	clove	fresh	garlic,	peeled	and	minced	(optional)
5	cups	cubed	peeled	butternut	squash	(2	to	3	pounds)
1	sweet	potato,	peeled	and	cut	into	cubes
1½	teaspoons	garam	masala
½	teaspoon	ground	cumin
¼	teaspoon	white	pepper
6	cups	vegetable	broth
½	cup	coconut	milk	(low-fat	is	always	an	option)
2	teaspoons	lemon	juice
Sea	salt	to	taste
Fresh	cilantro,	for	garnish
Gluten-free	bread	or	brown	rice,	for	serving	(optional)
In	a	large	soup	pot	over	medium-high	heat,	combine	the	oil,	red	chili	flakes,
onions,	ginger,	garlic	(if	using),	butternut	squash,	sweet	potato,	garam	masala,
cumin,	and	white	pepper. Sauté	for	5	minutes. Add	the	vegetable	broth,	lower
the	heat	to	low,	cover	the	pot	with	a	lid,	and	let	the	soup	cook	for	about	30minutes,	or	until	the	squash	and	sweet	potato	have	cooked	down. Set	aside	to
cool. When	cooled	add	the	coconut	milk	and	lemon	juice. Blend	the	cooled
soup	to	a	smooth,	creamy	consistency	with	a	hand	blender,	food	processor,	or
blender. Reheat	the	soup	before	serving,	add	sea	salt	as	desired,	and	garnish
with	fresh	chopped	cilantro	or	whole	cilantro	leaves. Serve	with	your	favorite
gluten-free	bread	or	some	brown	rice,	if	desired. LENTIL	AND	KALE	SOUP
SERVES	4
1	teaspoon	olive	or	coconut	oil
1	cup	chopped	leeks
1	cup	sliced	celery,	¼	inch	thick
2	cloves	garlic,	pressed,	or	½	teaspoon	granulated	garlic
1	teaspoon	minced	peeled	fresh	ginger
1	pinch	red	chili	flakes
1	teaspoon	chopped	fresh	rosemary
1	cup	diced	carrots
1	teaspoon	ground	cumin
½	teaspoon	allspice
1	cup	brown	lentils,	sorted,	rinsed,	drained,	and	ideally	soaked	overnight
5	to	6	cups	vegetable	broth,	plus	more	as	needed
2	bay	leaves
2	tablespoons	tomato	paste	or	½	cup	diced	fresh	tomatoes
2	cups	chopped	kale
Sea	salt	to	taste
Freshly	ground	black	pepper	to	taste
2	tablespoons	chopped	fresh	parsley	or	cilantro,	for	garnish
Cooked	quinoa	or	brown	rice,	for	serving
In	a	soup	pot	over	medium	heat,	heat	the	oil. Add	the	leeks,	celery,	garlic,
ginger,	red	chili	flakes,	and	rosemary. Sauté	for	2	minutes. Add	the	carrots,
cumin,	allspice,	lentils,	vegetable	broth,	and	bay	leaves. Bring	the	soup	to	a	boil,
then	reduce	the	heat	to	low	and	simmer	until	the	lentils	are	tender,	30	to	45
minutes. Add	more	broth	as	necessary. Add	the	tomato	paste	and	kale	and
simmer	another	5	minutes. Season	with	sea	salt	and	black	pepper,	as	desired. Remove	bay	leaves	before	serving. Ladle	the	soup	into	bowls	and	garnish	withfresh	parsley	or	cilantro. Serve	with	cooked	quinoa	or	brown	rice. NUTTY	BROCCOLI	SOUP
SERVES	4
1	large	head	broccoli
1	teaspoon	olive	oil
1	cup	chopped	leeks	or	onions
2	teaspoons	tamari
1	teaspoon	dried	or	1	tablespoon	fresh	minced	thyme
1	teaspoon	dried	or	1	tablespoon	fresh	minced	marjoram
1	teaspoon	dried	or	1	tablespoon	fresh	minced	dill
1	teaspoon	ground	nutmeg
½	teaspoon	black	pepper
4	cups	vegetable	broth
½	cup	almonds,	finely	chopped,	or	2	tablespoons	almond	butter	for	richer
taste
2	teaspoons	lemon	juice
2	tablespoons	chopped	fresh	parsley,	for	garnish
Cut	the	broccoli	head	into	florets. Peel	and	chop	the	stalk. In	a	soup	pot	over	medium	heat,	heat	the	oil. Add	the	leeks,	tamari,	herbs,
spices,	and	pepper. Cook	for	2	or	3	minutes,	then	add	the	broccoli	and	stir
frequently	for	several	
minutes. Add	the	vegetable	broth	and	bring	to	a	boil. Simmer	the	soup	until	the	broccoli	is	almost	soft,	but	not	overcooked. Let	the
soup	cool	for	about	10	minutes,	then	add	the	almonds	or	almond	butter	and
puree	with	a	hand	blender	or	in	the	food	processor. Reheat	gently,	then	add	the
lemon	juice. Ladle	into	bowls	and	garnish	with	chopped	parsley. Radical	Beauty	Entrées
BUDDHA’S	DELIGHT	VEGETABLE	STIR-FRYSERVES	2
1	teaspoon	plus	½	tablespoon	coconut	oil	or	2	tablespoons	vegetable	broth
1	clove	garlic,	minced
½	teaspoon	grated	fresh	ginger
⅛	teaspoon	red	chili	flakes
2	tablespoons	tamari
1½	tablespoons	rice	vinegar
½	tablespoon	lemon	juice
½	tablespoon	maple	syrup	or	coconut	nectar
½	teaspoon	dry	mustard
¾	cup	vegetable	broth
1	tablespoon	arrowroot	dissolved	in	2	tablespoons	water
½	cup	thinly	sliced	carrots,	cut	on	the	diagonal
½	cup	cauliflower	florets
½	cup	bite-sized	broccoli	pieces,	including	peeled	and	sliced	stalk
1	cup	thinly	sliced	bok	choy,	cut	diagonally
1	cup	shredded	white	or	napa	cabbage
½	cup	thinly	sliced	red	or	green	bell	peppers
1	cup	mung	bean	sprouts
1	cup	shredded	spinach
½	cup	whole	snow	peas
2	teaspoons	sesame	oil,	preferably	untoasted
Steamed	rice	or	udon	noodles,	for	serving
Sliced	green	onions,	for	garnish
In	a	small	saucepan	over	medium	heat,	heat	1	teaspoon	of	the	coconut	oil	or	1
tablespoon	of	the	broth. Add	the	garlic,	ginger,	and	red	chili	flakes	and	sauté
briefly. Add	the	tamari,	vinegar,	lemon	juice,	maple	syrup,	and	dry	mustard. Whisk	together,	adding	the	vegetable	broth	slowly,	and	bring	the	mixture	to	a
rolling	boil. Just	as	the	sauce	begins	to	boil,	add	the	dissolved	arrowroot,	stirring	constantly
with	a	whisk	until	sauce	is	thickened. Remove	from	the	heat	and	set	aside. In	a	large	wok	or	sauté	pan	over	high	heat,	heat	the	remaining	½	tablespoon	of
coconut	oil	or	1	tablespoon	of	vegetable	broth. Begin	adding	the	vegetables,	oneat	a	time	and	in	the	order	listed,	until	all	the	vegetables	are	cooking	in	the	wok
or	pan. Allow	the	vegetables	to	cook	until	they	are	al	dente—still	a	little	crunchy—no
more	than	5	to	7	minutes. Pour	the	sauce	over	the	vegetables	after	they	are	cooked. Remove	from	the	heat
and	add	the	sesame	oil	for	flavor. Serve	over	steamed	rice	or	udon	noodles	and
garnish	with	sliced	green	onions. CREAMY	MASALA	VEGETABLE	STEW
SERVES	2
½	teaspoon	garlic	powder	(optional)
1½	teaspoons	ground	cumin
1½	teaspoons	ground	coriander
¼	teaspoon	ground	turmeric
¼	teaspoon	ground	cardamom
¼	teaspoon	ground	allspice
2	teaspoons	coconut	oil
½	teaspoon	brown	mustard	seeds
1	teaspoon	fenugreek	seeds
¼	teaspoon	red	chili	flakes
½	cup	chopped	leeks	or	onions
1	tablespoon	minced	peeled	fresh	ginger
1½	cups	diced	tomatoes
1	cup	diced	celery
½	cup	diced	bell	peppers
1	cup	green	beans,	ends	trimmed
1	cup	diced	zucchini
2½	cups	vegetable	broth
Sea	salt	to	taste
2	cups	cubed	yams	or	sweet	potatoes
1	cup	small	cauliflower	florets
1	cup	coconut	milk	(low-fat	is	always	an	option)
2	tablespoons	brown	rice	flour	or	chickpea	flour2	tablespoons	chopped	fresh	cilantro
2	tablespoons	chopped	fresh	basil
In	a	small	bowl,	combine	the	garlic	powder,	cumin,	coriander,	turmeric,
cardamom,	and	allspice. Set	aside. In	a	large	saucepan	or	soup	pot	over	medium-high	heat,	heat	the	coconut	oil. Add	the	mustard	seeds,	fenugreek	seeds,	and	red	chili	flakes. Let	the	seeds	pop
for	a	minute	and	add	the	leeks	and	ginger. Sauté	for	2	minutes. Add	the
tomatoes	and	the	previously	prepared	spice	blend. Simmer	on	medium	heat	for
5	minutes. Add	the	celery,	bell	peppers,	green	beans,	zucchini,	vegetable	broth,
and	sea	salt. Cover	and	let	cook	for	5	minutes. Bring	a	pot	of	water	to	a	boil	and	blanch	the	yams	or	sweet	potatoes	and	the
cauliflower	for	3	minutes. Drain	and	add	to	the	soup	pot. In	a	separate	bowl,	whisk	the	coconut	milk	and	brown	rice	flour	together	until
smooth,	and	add	to	the	soup	pot. Bring	to	a	boil;	reduce	the	heat	to	low	and
simmer	until	the	vegetables	are	tender. Season	with	sea	salt	as	desired. Add	the
fresh	cilantro	and	basil	and	serve. EGGPLANT	CAULIFLOWER	CURRY
SERVES	3	TO	4
3	cups	peeled	eggplant	cut	into	1-inch	cubes
2	teaspoons	coconut	oil
1	tablespoon	curry	powder
1	tablespoon	dried	dill
1	teaspoon	sea	salt,	plus	more	to	taste
3	cups	cauliflower	florets
1	cup	chopped	leeks
2	teaspoons	minced	peeled	fresh	ginger
½	cup	vegetable	broth,	plus	more	as	needed
2	teaspoons	ground	cumin
2	teaspoons	ground	coriander
2	teaspoons	garam	masala
Pinch	of	red	chili	flakes
2	teaspoons	lemon	juice¾	cup	coconut	milk	(low-fat	is	always	an	option),	plus	more	as	needed
1	cup	unsweetened	almond	milk
¼	cup	chopped	fresh	cilantro,	plus	more	for	garnish
Freshly	ground	black	pepper	to	taste
Cooked	quinoa,	teff,	or	brown	rice,	for	serving
Preheat	the	oven	to	350°F. In	a	large	bowl,	place	the	eggplant,	1	teaspoon	of	the	coconut	oil,	the	curry
powder,	dill,	and	sea	salt,	and	mix	well	to	coat	the	eggplant. Lay	the	eggplant
cubes	out	on	a	sheet	pan	and	roast	for	20	minutes. Remove	from	the	oven	and
cool. Meanwhile,	bring	4	quarts	of	water	to	a	boil,	add	the	cauliflower,	and
blanch	for	3	minutes. Drain	and	set	aside. In	a	4-quart	soup	pot	over	medium-high	heat,	heat	the	remaining	1	teaspoon	of
coconut	oil. Add	the	leeks,	ginger,	vegetable	broth,	cumin,	coriander,	garam
masala,	and	chili	flakes. Reduce	the	heat	to	medium	to	low	and	simmer	for	5
minutes,	then	add	the	lemon	juice,	coconut	milk,	almond	milk,	and	cilantro. Add	the	roasted	eggplant	and	cauliflower	and	continue	to	simmer	for	another	4
to	5	minutes. If	the	mixture	gets	dry,	add	some	additional	vegetable	broth	and
coconut	milk. Season	with	sea	salt	and	black	pepper,	as	desired. Serve	with
quinoa,	teff,	or	brown	rice. Top	with	more	fresh	cilantro. MARINATED	TOFU	NORI	WRAPS	WITH	NUTTY	DIPPING	SAUCE
SERVES	2
NUTTY	DIPPING	SAUCE
¼	teaspoon	olive	oil	or	sesame	oil
1	clove	garlic,	minced
Pinch	of	red	chili	flakes
½	cup	vegetable	broth,	plus	more	as	needed
½	tablespoon	tamari
¼	tablespoon	coconut	nectar	or	maple	syrup
2	tablespoons	almond	butter	(preferably	raw)
¼	tablespoon	sesame	seeds
¼	tablespoon	chopped	mint	or	cilantro
WRAPS½	cup	thinly	sliced	organic	firm	tofu
2	nori	wrappers	(untoasted	if	you	can	find	them)
2	to	3	tablespoons	Nutty	Dipping	Sauce
2	tablespoons	grated	carrot
2	tablespoons	grated	zucchini
2	tablespoons	thinly	sliced	red	cabbage
2	tablespoons	chopped	cilantro
½	cup	sunflower	sprouts
2	red-leaf	or	romaine	lettuce	leaves
FOR	THE	SAUCE
In	a	saucepan	over	medium	heat,	heat	the	oil. Briefly	sauté	the	garlic	and	red
chili	flakes. Add	½	cup	vegetable	broth,	tamari,	and	coconut	nectar. Simmer	until	heated
through. Remove	from	heat. Add	the	mixture	to	a	blender	and	puree	along
with	the	almond	butter,	sesame	seeds,	and	mint. Add	more	vegetable	broth	if
necessary	to	thin	the	sauce. FOR	THE	WRAPS
Place	¼	cup	tofu	strips	in	the	middle	of	each	nori	wrapper,	and	spread	about	1
tablespoon	Nutty	Dipping	Sauce	over	each. Top	each	with	half	the	carrots,	zucchini,	cabbage,	cilantro,	sprouts,	and	lettuce
leaves. Drizzle	some	additional	Nutty	Dipping	Sauce	over	the	vegetables,	then
roll	up	or	fold	in	half	and	enjoy. GLUTEN-FREE	MEDITERRANEAN	PASTA
SERVES	4
1	cup	chopped	leeks
2	tablespoons	olive	oil
1	cup	artichoke	halves	(marinated	or	nonmarinated)
1	cup	1-inch	asparagus	pieces
1	cup	French-cut	green	beans
1	cup	vegetable	broth,	plus	more	as	needed
2	cup	chopped	watercress	or	red	Swiss	chard2	tablespoons	fresh	lemon	juice
Sea	salt	to	taste
Freshly	ground	black	pepper	to	taste
2	tablespoons	chopped	fresh	basil
1	tablespoon	chopped	fresh	oregano	or	1	teaspoon	dried	oregano
Cooked	gluten-free	pasta	(pick	your	favorite	shape!) or	cooked	quinoa
In	a	pan	over	low-medium	heat,	sauté	the	leeks	with	the	olive	oil. Simmer	for	1
minute,	and	then	add	the	artichokes,	asparagus,	and	green	beans. Simmer	2	to	3
minutes. Add	the	broth,	adding	more	if	you	like	a	thinner	sauce. Add	the	watercress	and
simmer	until	the	greens	are	wilted. Add	the	lemon	juice,	salt,	pepper,	basil,	and
oregano. Pour	the	vegetable	mixture	over	the	cooked	gluten-free	pasta	or	the	quinoa	and
stir	gently. Serve	immediately. RAINBOW	RISOTTO
SERVES	2
2	teaspoons	coconut	oil
½	cup	chopped	leeks	or	shallots
1	tablespoon	tamari
1½	teaspoons	fresh	or	½	teaspoon	dried	basil
1½	teaspoons	fresh	or	½	teaspoon	dried	rosemary
½	cup	Arborio	rice,	rinsed	and	drained
2½	cups	hot	vegetable	broth,	plus	more	as	needed
¼	cup	thinly	sliced	carrots
¼	cup	thinly	sliced	celery
½	cup	sliced	zucchini	(
Note:
	cut	the	zucchini	in	half	lengthwise	first,	then
into	¼-inch	slices)
½	cup	coarsely	torn	spinach
1	tablespoon	chopped	fresh	mint
2	teaspoons	raw	apple	cider	vinegar
Sea	salt	to	taste
Freshly	ground	black	pepper	to	tasteChopped	fresh	parsley	or	cilantro,	for	garnish
In	a	2-quart	soup	pot	over	medium	heat,	heat	1	teaspoon	of	the	coconut	oil. Sauté	the	leeks	with	the	tamari,	basil,	and	rosemary	until	the	leeks	are
translucent. Add	the	rice	and	sauté,	stirring	constantly	until	golden	brown	or	caramelized. Lower	the	heat. As	the	rice	dries	out,	begin	to	add	the	hot	broth,	1	cup	at	a	time,	stirring
constantly	and	allowing	the	rice	to	absorb	the	broth	before	adding	more. Keep
stirring. Risotto	should	have	a	soft	(not	mushy)	texture	with	a	creamy	consistency. Be
careful	not	to	overcook	or	let	the	rice	dry	out. The	cooking	process	will	take
about	20	to	30	minutes	total. Taste	the	rice	for	creaminess,	adding	more	broth
if	necessary. Heat	the	remaining	1	teaspoon	of	the	oil	in	a	sauté	pan	over	medium-high	heat
and	add	the	carrots,	celery,	and	zucchini. Add	some	broth,	if	necessary,	to	keep
the	vegetables	moist. Sauté	until	the	carrots	are	al	dente	or	almost	soft. Add	the	spinach	and	continue	to	sauté	until	just	wilted. Pour	all	the	ingredients
from	the	sauté	pan	into	the	rice,	add	the	mint	and	the	raw	apple	cider	vinegar
and	gently	combine. Season	with	sea	salt	and	black	pepper,	as	desired. Place	the	rice	in	a	serving	dish	and	garnish	with	freshly	chopped	parsley. Radical	Beauty	Desserts
ALMOND	BLISSFUL	BEAUTY	SHAKE
SERVES	1
1	cup	unsweetened	almond	milk
1	tablespoon	almond	butter2	teaspoons	coconut	nectar	or	raw,	organic	honey
Pinch	of	grated	nutmeg
Pinch	of	ground	cardamom
½	teaspoon	chia	seeds
1	teaspoon	cacao	nibs	(optional)
Place	all	the	ingredients	in	a	blender	and	blend	until	smooth. SILKY	CHOCOLATE	MOUSSE
SERVES	4
1	cup	organic	dark	chocolate	chips	or	cacao	nibs
1	tablespoon	coconut	oil
1	12-ounce	package	organic	low-fat,	firm,	silken	tofu
¼	cup	maple	syrup	or	coconut	nectar
1	teaspoon	pure	vanilla	extract
Shredded	unsweetened	coconut,	for	topping	(optional)
Sliced	or	crushed	raw	almonds	(optional)
In	a	small	saucepan	over	low	heat,	melt	the	chocolate	chips	and	heat	the
coconut	oil. Stir	frequently	to	avoid	burning	the	chocolate. When	the	chips	are
melted,	remove	from	the	heat	and	stir	to	a	creamy	consistency. Set	aside	to	cool. In	a	blender	or	food	processor	place	the	tofu,	maple	syrup,	and	vanilla. Process
or	blend	for	about	1	minute. Scrape	the	sides	down	with	a	spatula;	continue	to
blend	to	a	smooth	
consistency. Add	the	cooled	melted	chocolate. Process	and
blend	again	until	smooth. Serve	the	mousse	in	dessert	bowls	and	top	with
shredded	coconut	and	almonds,	if	desired. CRANBERRY	GODDESS	SNACKS
MAKES	6	BALLS
¼	cup	pine	nuts
¼	cup	sunflower	seeds
¼	cup	almonds
½	cup	dried	cranberries
2	tablespoons	maple	syrup,	plus	more	as	needed1½	tablespoons	coconut	oil
½	teaspoon	vanilla	extract
½	teaspoon	nutmeg
Pinch	of	sea	salt
½	cup	finely	shredded	unsweetened	coconut	flakes
Note:
	Ideally	soak	seeds	and	nuts	overnight	and	rinse	well. Place	the	pine	nuts,	sunflower	seeds,	and	almonds	in	a	food	processor	and	pulse
until	coarsely	ground. Add	the	dried	cranberries	and	pulse	again. Add	the
maple	syrup,	coconut	oil,	vanilla,	nutmeg,	and	sea	salt. Continue	to	pulse	until
the	mixture	begins	to	stick	together. Taste	for	sweetness,	adding	more	maple
syrup	if	necessary. Place	the	shredded	coconut	flakes	in	a	flat	bowl. Shape	the
nut	and	cranberry	mixture	into	1-inch	balls	and	roll	them	in	the	coconut	flakes
to	coat. Place	them	in	the	fridge	for	at	least	1	hour	before	serving	to	harden. Store	in	the	fridge	in	an	airtight	container.Acknowledgments
From	Deepak	Chopra:
Every	book	calls	upon	a	publishing	team,	and	
Radical	Beauty
	was	fortunate	to
have	such	a	superb	one,	beginning	with	our	astute	and	encouraging	editor,	Gary
Jansen. Also	many	thanks	to	others	at	Harmony	Books	who	constituted	and
managed	the	working	team:	Aaron	Wehner,	Publisher;	Diana	Baroni,	Vice-
President	and	Editorial	Director;	Tammy	Blake,	Vice	President	and	Director	of
Publicity;	Julie	Cepler,	Director	of	Marketing;	Lauren	Cook,	Senior	Publicist;
Christina	Foxley,	Senior	Marketing	Manager;	Jenny	Carrow	and	Christopher
Brand,	our	jacket	design	team;	Elizabeth	Rendfleisch,	Director	of	Interior
Design;	Heather	Williamson,	Production	Manager;	and	Patricia	Shaw,	Senior
Production	Editor. We	all	know	the	pressures	that	book	publishing	is	under	today,	and	so	a
special	thanks	goes	to	the	executives	who	must	make	tough	decisions	about
which	books	to	publish,	including	ours. Generous	thanks	to	Maya	Mavjee,
President	and	Publisher	of	the	Crown	Publishing	Group,	and	Aaron	Wehner,
Senior	Vice	President	and	Publisher	of	Harmony	Books. I	want	to	take	a	moment	to	thank	the	people	around	me	who	are	so	selfless
in	their	dedication. From	the	Chopra	Center	for	Wellbeing:	Sheila	Patel,
Valencia	Porter,	Lizabeth	Weiss,	Wendi	Cohen,	and	Sara	Harvey. Deepak	offers	thanks	to	a	fantastic	team	whose	tireless	efforts	make
everything	possible	from	day	to	day	and	year	to	year:	Carolyn	Rangel,	Felicia
Rangel,	Gabriela	Rangel,	and	Tori	Bruce. All	of	you	have	a	special	place	in	my
heart. Thanks	also	goes	to	Poonacha	Machaiah,	cofounder	of	Jiyo,	for	helping
to	bring	an	online	presence	for	a	lot	of	my	work. As	always,	my	family	remains
at	the	center	of	my	world	and	is	cherished	all	the	more	as	it	expands:	Rita,
Mallika,	Sumant,	Gotham,	Candice,	Krishan,	Tara,	Leela,	and	Geeta. From	Kimberly	Snyder:
I	have	so	much	deep	appreciation	for	all	those	who	contributed	to	the	creation
of	
Radical	Beauty
. First	of	all,	I	want	to	thank	our	fantastic	editor,	Gary	Jansen,who	made	the	collaboration	process	such	a	joy. We	could	not	have	asked	for	a
more	outstanding	partner! Thank	you	also	to	the	entire	team	at	the	Crown
Publishing	Group	and	Harmony	books,	including	Aaron	Wehner,	Diana
Baroni,	Julie	Cepler,	Tammy	Blake,	Christina	Foxley,	Lauren	Cook,	and
everyone	who	worked	so	hard	to	produce	this	book. Thank	you	to	the	Chopra
Center	for	providing	the	base	of	the	recipes	used	in	the	Radical	Beauty	Recipes
section. And	a	big	heartbeat	thanks	to	my	inspiring	coauthor,	Deepak. Thank
you	for	the	gifts	of	your	collaboration	and	friendship. I	have	immeasurable	gratitude	for	the	talented	and	brilliant	John	Pisani,	who
is	my	co-creator	in	everything	and	has	been	a	rock	of	support	and	love	along
my	journey	from	day	one. I	also	want	to	express	my	deep	gratitude	for	my
Beauty	Detox	superstars,	Katelyn	Hughes	and	Cheri	Alberts,	who	so
passionately	and	tirelessly	work	to	make	the	world	a	better	place,	as	well	as
Dorothy	Lysek	and	all	the	Beauties	who	are	part	of	the	Beauty	Detox
tribe/community. A	special	thanks	to	my	literary	agent	Hannah	Brown
Gordon,	as	well	as	Jodi	Lipper,	and	Tony	Flores	for	helping	me	organize	the
research	material. Through	everything	is	the	influence	of	my	beloved	Guruji
Paramahansa	Yogananda. Sending	out	a	big	thank-you	to	my	family	and	friends,	especially	Forrest	and
Lisa	Masters,	who	gifted	me	the	use	of	the	beautiful	apartment	at	Tres	Sirenas
in	Rincon,	Puerto	Rico,	where	I	secluded	myself	for	a	few	weeks	to	start	writing
this	book. I	am	so	thankful	for	my	son,	Emerson,	whom	I	was	pregnant	with
during	the	writing	of	
Radical	Beauty
	and	who	helped	spark	creativity	and
inspiration	in	me	in	new	and	unexpected	ways. And,	for	my	love,	Mick,	who
brings	infinite	sunshine	and	bliss	into	my	life. I	love	you	all.Notes
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Radical_Beauty_from_the_inside_out_by_Deepak_Chopra.txt
Summarize the following text section accurately and concisely. Maintain specific details and numerical information, and use anti-repetition mechanisms:

        Stress	experts	often	refer	to	how	ancient	the	stress	response	is,	because	the
chemical	triggers	
for	it	are	located	at	the	base	of	the	skull	in	the	oldest	section
of	the	brain,	known	as	the	reptilian	brain. The	reptilian	brain	doesn’t	think
about	what	is	causing	a	sense	of	threat. The	example	is	often	given	of	someone
stuck	in	a	traffic	jam	on	the	way	home	from	work. The	frustration	of	the
situation	causes	the	secretion	of	the	same	fight-or-flight	hormones	as	our
ancestors	experienced	at	the	approach	of	a	saber-toothed	tiger. The	lower	brain
doesn’t	register	the	difference,	which	means	that	our	response	is	primitive	and
chemical,	not	intelligent	and	rational. Therefore,	even	when	you	think	you	are	doing	something	quite	harmless	and
necessary,	such	as	criticizing	another	person	for	poor	performance,	the	lower
brain	doesn’t	register	anything	reasonable—it	just	feels	threatened. The	same
holds	true	outside	the	workplace	in	how	we	behave	with	our	
family	and	friends. It’s	often	said	that	modern	life	is	stressful	because	we’re	exposed	to	so	much
noise,	speed,	and	complex	tasks	compared	with	our	grandparents’	generation. Those	are	stressful	factors,	no	doubt,	but	the	worst	stress	is	psychological. We
fall	into	the	careless	habit	of	putting	pressure	on	others	without	realizing	it. Psychological	Stress—It’s	All	in	the	Family
The	stressful	habits	of	everyday	life	include	the	following:
Constant	teasing,	putting	others	down,	picking	on	the	weak
Blaming	someone	else
Harping	on	someone	else’s	faults	and	mistakesNot	listening
Not	letting	everyone	have	their	say
Being	disrespectful
Using	verbal	or	emotional	abuse
Resorting	to	physical	violence
Refusing	to	take	responsibility	for	your	own	actions
Putting	pressure	on	children	to	perform
Making	seniors	feel	old,	useless,	and	unwanted
Creating	an	atmosphere	of	resentment	and	complaint
Filling	the	air	with	constant	arguments
Repeatedly	rehashing	old	grievances
Imposing	rigid	rules
Making	someone	feel	inferior	or	unwanted
Being	a	harsh	authority	figure,	or	living	under	one
Creating	an	atmosphere	of	emotional	repression,	where	genuine
feelings	cannot	be	expressed
Unloving	behavior	in	general
As	before,	when	you	read	over	this	list,	you	need	to	ask	the	following
questions:
Are	you	creating	the	stress. Are	you	reacting	to	stress	from	the	outside. Are	you	helping	to	reduce	and	heal	the	stress. Millions	of	people	would	say	that	they	have	a	loving	family	while	the	reality
is	that	stressful	behavior	is	going	on	under	their	roof. It’s	easy	to	forget	that	the
family	is	a	place	that	should	be	as	stress-free	as	possible. It’s	not	the	place	where
you	go	to	dump	your	“stuff”—the	complaints,	negativity,	anger,	and	frustration
accumulated	during	the	day. We	hate	to	say	it,	but	many	people	who	sincerely	believe	that	they	are	on	a
spiritual	path	remain	oblivious	to	the	stressful	behavior	they	exhibit	or
encourage	in	others. They	lack	self-awareness,	which	is	what	the	spiritual	path	is
really	all	about. Once	you	understand	how	low-level	stress	is	affecting	you	and	those	around
you,	you’ll	want	to	break	the	cycle. You	don’t	have	to	adopt	the	role	of	victim. At	the	same	time,	you	don’t	have	to	adopt	the	opposite	role	of	abuser	oraggressor. The	cycle	of	stressful	behavior	affects	everyone	equally. Ultimately,
your	goal	is	to	find	your	inner	love,	truth,	and	beauty,	letting	them	shine	all
around	you. Stress	is	incompatible	with	this	goal,	leaving	aside	all	the	other
damage	it	creates. How	to	Be	a	
Healer	of	Stress
If	stress	can	go	viral,	so	can	beauty. Radical	Beauty	is	about	radiating	your
beauty	so	that	it	uplifts	those	around	you. This	is	a	form	of	spiritual	healing. Stress
	and	
spiritual
	aren’t	two	words	you	see	together	very	often—one	seems	very
worldly	while	the	other	is	very	unworldly. But	
healing,	whole
,	and	
holiness
	come
from	the	
same	root	word. When	you	are	healed	of	the	damage	created	by	stress,
you	find	your	wholeness	and	your	holiness. To	become	a	healer	of	stress,	you	stop	pressuring	others—and	yourself—at	the
psychological	level. Thinking	psychologically	doesn’t	come	easily	for	most	of
us. Let’s	return	to	the	workplace	again. If	you’ve	been	taught	that	a	hard-boiled
attitude,	confrontational	tactics,	and	constant	pressure	are	good	for
productivity,	studies	in	the	workplace	do	not	bear	this	out. The	best	workplaces
give	workers	their	personal	space,	encourage	creativity,	allow	flexible	work
hours,	assign	tasks	according	to	everyone’s	unique	strengths,	and	create	an
atmosphere	of	general	respect. This	is	basic	psychology	turned	into	practice. If	you	don’t	put	much	stock	in	psychology,	look	around	you. If	you	are	the
focus	or	cause	of	stress	in	other	people,	the	following	things,	either	a	few	or	a
lot,	will	be	evident:	People	don’t	look	happy	around	you	or	working	for	you. They	avoid	direct	eye	contact. They	seem	nervous	in	your	presence. The
atmosphere	grows	quiet	and	tense	when	you	enter	a	room	or	give	orders. There
is	silent	resistance	to	giving	you	what	you	ask	for—you	have	to	ask	a	second
time,	and	even	then	there	are	delays. People	under	you	make	excuses,	or	else
they	have	lost	their	motivation	to	perform. The	real	eye-opener,	however,	is	to	take	the	same	look	around	the	family
setting. Instead	of	workplace,	substitute	the	home. In	place	of	workers,
substitute	children	or	spouse. You	may	be	shocked	at	how	viral	the	stress
around	you	actually	is. Society	sends	us	messages	about	rebellious	teenagers
who	won’t	do	what	they’re	told,	who	act	uncomfortable	around	adults,	slack	off
at	school,	and	exhibit	a	sullen,	resentful	attitude. These	behaviors	fit	a
stereotype,	but	that	doesn’t	make	them	normal. They	are	signs	of	stress. We
aren’t	saying	that	adolescence	doesn’t	have	its	special	challenges,	because	it
certainly	does. The	point	is	that	adding	to	those	challenges	with	stressful
pressures	at	home	is	just	as	damaging	as	if	the	pressure	was	applied	at	work. It	is	generally	futile	to	approach	someone	else	and	say,	“I’m	sorry,	but	your
behavior	is	stressing	me	out. ”	All	you’ll	get	is	a	defensive	response	that	pushes
you	away. The	focus	must	be	on	you	instead. By	reversing	your	own	stressful	behavior,	you	become	a	healer	of	stress,
breaking	the	circle	once	and	for	all. This	is	actually	a	powerful	approach	that
can	cause	other	people	who	have	caused	you	stress	to	change	before	your	eyes. We’ve	seen	it	work	with	all	kinds	of	difficult	people,	both	at	home	and	in	the
office. TWELVE	WAYS	YOU	CAN	HEAL	STRESS
Behaviors	that	reduce	pressure	on	yourself	and	others:
1. Back	away	from	being	demanding,	critical,	and	a	perfectionist. 2. Be	more	consistent	and	less	changeable	in	what	you	ask	of	others. 3. Never	show	disrespect	for	other	people. 4. Maintain	a	dignified	environment	(e. g. ,	a	place	where	bad	language,
gossip,	and	sexual	remarks	are	not	condoned). 5. Give	other	people	their	own	space. 6. Deal	with	your	own	stress	instead	of	passing	it	down	the	line. 7. Don’t	create	pets	and	favorites	at	the	expense	of	someone	who	gets
excluded	or	demeaned. 8. Never	offer	criticism	in	public	or	at	the	dinner	table. 9. Take	a	personal	interest	in	others,	offering	appreciation	and	praise
generously. 10. Be	loyal;	show	that	you	can	be	trusted. 11. When	someone	else	is	talking,	pay	attention	and	then	follow	through	if
they	need	something. 12. Ask	for	more	input	from	others,	showing	that	you	value	their	experience
and	knowledge. Think	of	these	things	in	terms	of	letting	inner	beauty	go	viral. With	small
changes	of	behavior,	along	with	self-awareness,	you	will	be	surprised	to	find	that
you	are	becoming	a	beacon	of	light. This	is	testimony	to	your	new	reality:	you
have	truly	dedicated	yourself	to	the	path. The	gap	between	your	social	self	and
your	true	self	is	closing	more	and	more,	and	the	beauty	of	your	true	self	is
becoming	a	reality. S
TAGE	4:	
RESTING	INTO	EXISTENCE
Every	woman	knows	the	feeling	of	not	being	enough. So	much	is	asked	of
today’s	woman—and	she	asks	even	more	of	herself—that	insecurity	is	just	the
beginning. There	is	a	constant	struggle	against	feeling	anxious	or	depressed. There	is	doubt	about	how	one	set	of	values—being	successful	and	highly
competent—can	really	be	compatible	with	another	set	of	values—being	loved,
cherished,	and	honored. The	nagging	question	“Can	I	have	it	all. ”	hangs	over
the	minds	of	millions	of	women	every	day. The	answer	to	“Can	I	have	it	all. ”	isn’t	easy	to	find	in	our	society,	but	we	feel
that	there	is	an	answer	that	gets	overlooked. You	can	have	it	all	when	you
realize	that	
you	are	all. There’s	nothing	you	can	buy	in	any	store	that	will	fill	any
empty	feeling	of	lack. But	when	you	find	inner	fulfillment,	having	it	all	is
replaced	by	inner	contentment	with	yourself,	here	and	now,	lacking	nothing. Let’s	say	this	is	the	right	answer. How	do	you	arrive	at	this	state	of	total	inner
fulfillment. By	realizing	your	spiritual	beauty. And	how	do	you	do	that. By
following	the	most	powerful	instructions	on	the	spiritual	path:
Surrender
Let	go
Accept
Be
These	instructions	aren’t	easy	to	follow. We	all	feel	a	powerful	desire	
to	do
something. We	hate	putting	up	with	the	bad	things	in	our	lives. Society	promotes
the	image	of	the	go-getting,	competitive	person	who	is	constantly	on	the	move. It’s	no	surprise,	then,	that	we’ve	lost	the	skill—and	the	wisdom—of	just	letting
go. We	equate	hanging	loose	with	doing	nothing. Yet	at	a	deeper	level,	each	of
those	words	implies	a	hidden	action	that	goes	on	beneath	the	surface:
Surrendering
	means	you	aren’t	struggling	anymore. Letting
	
go
	means	that	you	aren’t	so	attached	and	frustrated. Accepting
	means	that	you	can	appreciate	and	be	grateful	for	your
life. Being
	means	that	you	trust	a	power	beyond	your	own	ego	and
limited	understanding. When	you	grasp	what	the	words	mean	in	spiritual	terms,	it	dawns	on	you
that	a	much	better	life	can	be	yours	once	you	surrender,	let	go,	accept,	and
simply	be. We’ve	put	this	in	a	single	phrase:	
Resting	into	existence. In	every
spiritual	tradition,	importance	is	placed	on	surrendering	to	God,	but	it’s	an
idea	that	doesn’t	seem	applicable	in	modern	times. In	the	past,	when	our
distant	ancestors	were	preoccupied	every	day	with	getting	enough	to	eat,	disaster
struck	if	crops	failed	or	game	was	scarce. Trusting	in	God	to	provide	was	the
only	way	anyone	had	of	connecting	with	nature’s	external	forces. But	today	the
vast	majority	of	work	is	done	in	offices	and	corporations;	these	are	settings
where	people	feel	they	have	much	more	control	over	what	happens. There	is
little	or	no	need	to	trust	in	a	higher	power	except	in	unforeseen	emergencies
and	crises. Even	then,	many	people	place	their	trust	only	on	human	agencies
like	law	enforcement. So	asking	you	to	place	your	trust	in	your	own	existence	is	asking	a	lot. As	a
strategy	for	living,	this	might	sound	quite	strange,	in	fact. But	consider	the
following	possibilities:
What	if	life	is	meant	to	flow,	bringing	fulfillment	as	a	natural
unfoldment. What	if	you	are	connected	to	a	deep	source	of	intelligence	that
knows	how	to	take	care	of	you	and	your	needs. What	if	there’s	a	higher	plan	that	is	guiding	your	life. None	of	these	ideas	is	completely	foreign. We’ve	all	been	exposed	to	sayings
like	“Everything	happens	for	a	reason”	and	“God	has	a	plan. ”	The	problem	is
that	the	divine	plan,	if	it	exists,	is	invisible	and	unpredictable. Not	to	mention
that	putting	the	argument	in	religious	terms	runs	against	the	grain	of	modern
life,	where	the	secular	world	is	based	on	real-life	events	and	things	we	can	see,
hear,	and	touch. In	other	words,	there’s	a	gap	between	a	beautiful	idea—that	every	life	has	a
meaning	that	unfolds	in	the	best	possible	way—and	our	daily	experience. You
may	have	read	of	a	life	strategy	that	consists	of	always	saying	yes	and	never
saying	no. This	is	a	form	of	complete	surrender,	because	saying	yes	to	literally
everything	implies	enormous	trust	that	something	won’t	go	terribly	wrong. (Would	you	say	yes	to	every	stranger	who	offers	you	a	ride,	every	unsolicited
phone	caller	who	asks	for	money,	every	request	made	by	your	five-year-old
child. ) On	the	other	hand,	saying	no	puts	you	in	opposition	to	other	people,
creating	clashes	
and	disagreements	along	with	missed	opportunities. (Would
you	have	said	no	twenty	years	ago	if	you	were	offered	shares	in	Apple	at	its
lowest	price	in	the	stock	market. )Deciding	when	to	say	yes	and	when	to	say	no	is,	in	fact,	one	of	the	hardest
challenges	in	everyone’s	life. Who	you	marry	and	what	kind	of	work	you	do
depend	on	giving	the	right	answer,	as	do	thousands	of	smaller	choices. But	if
saying	yes	all	the	time	doesn’t	work,	and	neither	does	saying	no	all	the	time,
what’s	the	alternative. Must	we	muddle	through	trying	to	figure	out	the	right
answer	on	a	case-by-case	basis. Most	people	are	already	doing	that. If	there’s	a	better	way,	perhaps	the
world’s	wisdom	traditions	offer	it. From	their	perspective,	the	soul	knows	best. So	what	would	the	soul	do. That’s	an	intimate	matter. Your	soul	sees	every
situation	through	fresh	eyes,	and	they	aren’t	the	eyes	of	anyone	else. Even	so,
there’s	a	pattern	of	trust	that	needs	to	develop	inside	each	of	us,	in	which	we
rely	on	the	true	self	to	bring	the	right	solutions	to	everyday	challenges. You	can’t	trust	and	be	in	total	control	at	the	same	time;	the	two	aren’t
compatible. Letting	go	is	how	trust	develops. You	stop	worrying	that	everything
depends	on	you. There’s	a	parable	from	
India	that	begins	to	shed	light	on	why	a
person	can	rest	easy	and	trust	in	their	own	existence. The	parable	isn’t	couched
in	religious	terms	at	all. It’s	about	a	coachman	driving	a	team	of	six	horses. The
horses	are	spirited,	and	the	coachman	whips	them	to	go	faster	and	faster. Suddenly	from	inside	the	coach	a	quiet	voice	says,	“Stop	the	coach. ”	At	first
the	driver	can’t	believe	his	ears,	and	he	cracks	his	whip	even	harder. But	soon
the	same	voice	inside	the	coach	whispers,	“Stop	the	coach. ”	Now	the	driver	feels
nervous,	and	he	says	aloud,	“Why	should	I	stop. I	know	how	to	drive,	and	I
want	to	go	faster. ”	To	which	the	voice	replies,	“But	I	own	this	coach,	and	I	say
stop. ”	At	this	point	the	driver	has	no	choice,	and	the	coach	comes	to	a	halt. The	meaning	of	the	parable	is	only	revealed	when	you	know	that	the
coachman	is	the	ego,	the	six	horses	are	the	five	senses	and	the	mind,	and	the
owner	of	the	coach	is	the	higher	self. We	spend	our	lives	with	the	ego	acting	as
if	it	is	in	charge,	and	it	takes	control	over	the	five	senses	and	the	mind,	which
obey	the	ego’s	commands	willingly. Like	horses	in	harness,	our	five	senses	and
the	mind	can	be	directed	this	way	and	that. We	see	what	the	ego	wants	us	to	see;
we	hear	what	it	wants	us	to	hear. As	for	the	mind,	it	can	be	conditioned	to
believe	whatever	story	the	ego	tells	it. We’ve	all	been	told	a	similar	story,	as	it	turns	out,	which	keeps	being	repeated
generation	after	generation. It’s	the	story	of	life	as	a	constant	struggle	where
humans	are	puny	things	confronted	by	the	inexorable	powers	of	nature. No
one	is	immune	from	danger	and	looming	catastrophe. Because	life	isn’t	fair	and
nature	is	blind,	we	have	no	choice	but	to	struggle	if	we	want	to	survive. The	parable	of	the	coachman	contradicts	this	story	by	saying	that	despite	all
appearances,	the	ego	isn’t	actually	in	charge	of	how	life	unfolds. The	owner	ofthe	coach	is	
Atman
,	the	higher	self,	which	we	have	been	calling	the	
true	self. We’ve	been	describing	the	true	self	as	the	source	of	beauty,	intelligence,	truth,
and	creativity	inside	everyone. It	has	been	in	control	of	our	lives	from	the
moment	of	birth,	but	the	ego,	with	its	convincing	story	about	life	as	a	constant
struggle,	has	taken	over. As	long	as	the	ego	dominates	our	awareness,	we	lose
sight	of	how	reality	actually	works,	the	same	way	the	coachman	lost	sight	of	the
fact	that	he	didn’t	own	the	coach. At	some	point	in	your	personal	growth,	you	will	want	to	test	the	possibility
that	you	could	be	living	a	new	story. You	don’t	have	to	test	this	new	story	by
fighting	against	the	ego	and	its	constant	demands,	fears,	old	memories,	and
outworn	conditioning. All	you	have	to	do	is	rest	into	existence. This	is	really
the	process	of	accepting	your	own	spiritual	beauty. On	a	daily	basis	you	do	the
following	things. The	Practical	Side	of	Surrender
How	to	let	your	spiritual	beauty	shine	through:
When	there’s	a	problem,	look	inside	for	the	solution,	knowing	that
it	will	be	there. Even	when	the	details	aren’t	perfect,	accept	that	the	larger	picture
will	turn	out	alright	in	the	end. Don’t	act	when	you	feel	upset,	angry,	afraid,	or	uncertain. Stay	centered,	and	when	you	realize	you	aren’t	centered,	take	a	few
moments	to	restore	your	sense	of	balance	and	calm. As	much	as	possible,	don’t	put	up	resistance	to	other	people. Be
open-minded	and	tolerant	toward	their	point	of	view. Maintain	a	seamless	flow	in	your	activity. Don’t	exert	yourself	to	the	point	of	exhaustion	but	don’t	slack	off. Look	for	hints	from	your	higher	self	about	which	way	to	turn. Learn	to	trust	your	instincts. Don’t	do	what	you	already	know	to	be	wrong. Look	upon	outward	situations	as	a	reflection	of	your	inner
situation. Take	responsibility	for	what	you	say,	think,	and	do,	without
projecting	blame	or	depending	on	someone	else	to	take	care
of	things. Each	of	these	items	can	be	tested	at	your	own	pace. For	most	people,changing	their	story	only	begins	when	they	see	hope	that	it	can	be	changed. Inertia	is	a	powerful	force. If	you	have	landed	in	a	bad	relationship	or	a	job	you
hate,	if	you	feel	lonely	all	the	time	or	struggle	with	depression,	it’s	unrealistic	to
say,	“I’ll	just	trust	that	everything’s	okay	and	go	with	the	flow. ”	We	aren’t
advising	you	to	do	that. Instead,	you	need	to	be	reasonably	centered	to	begin
with,	which	comes	about	through	
meditation. You	need	to	feel	reasonably	free
of	damaging	stress	and	have	enough	room	to	make	some	new	choices. If	these
preconditions	aren’t	met,	this	doesn’t	mean	you	are	in	a	hopeless	predicament;
it	only	means	that	you	should	look	to	earlier	stages	of	growth	as	your	starting
point. Many	people,	however,	are	ready	to	change	the	story	of	life	as	a	struggle,	and
therefore	they	can	begin	to	experience	a	more	open,	relaxed,	and	trusting	way	of
life. One	drawback	of	religious	and	spiritual	traditions,	however	beautiful	their
message,	is	a	lack	of	practicality. Too	often	the	hard	world	is	regarded	as	the
enemy	of	spirit,	which	also	implies	that	you	must	choose	one	or	the	other. Either	it’s	worldly	success	or	living	in	the	light,	with	no	middle	ground. On	this
basis,	or	something	similar,	millions	of	people	yearn	for	spirituality	but	keep
postponing	it,	for	fear	of	what	they	might	lose	in	worldly	satisfactions. But	if	your	outer	situation	is	good,	your	inner	situation	is	probably	good,
too. Most	of	us	experience	a	mixture	of	good	and	bad	in	both	realms,	which	is
why	we	can’t	see	a	clear	path	forward. We	are	more	likely	to	deal	with	worldly
things—work,	family,	politics,	relationships,	community	activities—on	their	own
terms,	sealing	our	inner	lives	off	as	something	private	and	isolated. But	the
message	that	needs	to	come	through	is	that	inner	and	outer	are	never	separate,
and	when	you	begin	to	trust	that	you	are	safe	and	cared	for	from	a	deep	level
within	yourself,	the	two	halves	of	your	life	can	be	united. In	wholeness	lies	the
beauty	of	the	soul—the	essence	of	Radical	Beauty—which	is	yours	to	claim	as
your	own	and	to	celebrate	forever. S
TAGE	5:	THE	
TRUE	SELF	BECOMES	THE	ONLY	SELF
We’ve	painted	a	picture	of	spiritual	beauty	that	can	entirely	change	your	life—
it’s	the	most	radical	kind	of	beauty	there	is. Beginning	with	experiences	that
everyone	has	had—being	loved,	or	observing	the	innocence	of	children	and
seeing	a	glorious	sunset—a	new	way	of	life	opens. The	choice	is	yours. You	can
walk	the	path	to	inner	beauty	or	hold	back	instead. Because	there	is	so	much
potential	inside	you	for	love,	truth,	and	beauty,	you	have	the	support	of	those
things	simply	by	being	here	on	this	planet. The	choice	to	walk	the	path	is	an
option	that	is	never	canceled,	because	the	world’s	wisdom	traditions	declare
that	love,	truth,	and	beauty	are	eternal. Today	your	true	self	awaits	you,	as	it	has	patiently	waited	every	day. If	you
choose	to,	you	can	journey	to	where	your	true	self	lives,	deep	inside	your
awareness. What	happens	then. You	will	be	transformed	in	the	image	of	your
true	self. You	will	experience	as	your	daily	reality	something	beautifully
expressed	by	the	great	Indian	poet	
Rabindranath	Tagore:	“Love	is	the	only
reality	and	it	is	not	a	mere	sentiment. It	is	the	ultimate	truth	that	lies	at	the
heart	of	creation. ”	To	find	the	heart	of	creation,	you	must	explore	your	own
heart. Inside	it	are	stored	many	experiences	of	love	and	non-love. The	Promise	of	
Transformation
Radical	Beauty	is	a	journey	of	transformation. This	hardly	seems	possible	in
our	time,	when	so	many	people	struggle	to	maintain	meaning	and	purpose	in
their	lives. There	is	no	model	for	accepting	unconditional	love	as	the	ultimate
reality. In	a	celebrity	culture,	outer	beauty	is	accepted	as	a	sign	of	inner	beauty—
perhaps—but	the	connection	could	be	imaginary. The	real	connection	between
inner	and	outer	beauty	begins	inside,	as	we	have	emphasized	in	this	book. When	that	connection	is	unbreakable,	you	will	find	yourself	transformed
completely. The	Signs	of	Transformation
The	qualities	of	the	true	self	dawning	in	your	life:
Complete	self-acceptance:	“I	am	here,	and	I	am	enough. ”
Self-love	as	a	natural	state	that	never	changes:	“My	purpose	has
always	been	about	love. ”A	life	filled	with	meaning	and	purpose:	“I	find	joy	pursuing	my
vision. ”
Inner	peace:	“I	find	fulfillment	in	stillness. ”
Reverence	for	life:	“I	take	tender	care	of	everything	in	creation. ”
A	sense	of	common	humanity	with	all	other	people:	“The	world	is
my	family. ”
Empathy	without	judgment:	“Let	me	embrace	you,	whoever	you
are. ”
A	sense	of	unbounded	possibilities:	“My	creativity	finds	a	new	way
to	express	itself	every	day. ”
The	expansion	of	personal	identity	as	“I”	becomes	connected	to
cosmic	consciousness:	“I	see	myself	in	all	I	behold. ”
The	expression	of	love,	truth,	and	beauty	appears	in	daily	activity:
“There	is	no	difference	between	the	truth	I	live,	the	beauty	I
behold,	and	the	love	I	feel. ”
You	may	think	that	these	are	fairy-tale	qualities	never	achieved	in	the	rough-
and-tumble	of	daily	existence. Perhaps	only	a	few	exceptional	individuals,	born
with	unshakable	faith,	are	fated	to	get	anywhere	near	the	true	self. But	faith
isn’t	by	any	means	what	you	need	the	most	if	you	want	to	journey	to	the	true
self. Far	more	important	are	knowledge	and	experience. At	this	moment,	you
have	your	share	of	both. You	have	experienced	how	beautiful	life	can	be,	even	if
this	has	happened	only	in	scattered	glimpses. You	have	the	knowledge	of	how
inner	beauty	unfolds	after	reading	this	book. Therefore,	the	keys	to
transformation	are	already	in	your	hands—there	is	no	ancient,	hidden	secret
that	must	be	mysteriously	imported. Only	one	thing	is	left	for	you	to	do:	activate	your	evolution. How. By
putting	your	attention	on	the	good	things	you	want	to	increase	in	your	life. In	a
word,	
become	the	change	you	want	to	see. The	qualities	of	the	true	self	never	go	away,	but	people	don’t	activate	them. When	we	find	ourselves	pulled	back	into	the	demands	of	our	busy	lives,	the
desire	to	grow	and	evolve	becomes	blurred	and	overlooked. At	that	point,
there’s	a	disconnect. On	a	clear	night	you	can	walk	outside	and	gaze	at
thousands	of	stars	and	galaxies;	on	any	clear	morning	you	can	watch	the	sunrise
in	all	its	delicate	beauty. Choosing	to	see	external	beauty	is	a	possibility	for
everyone. What	takes	dedication	is	to	turn	inward	and	discover	the	same	awe
and	wonder	when	you	behold	yourself. Mirabai	was	a	princess	in	medieval	
India	who	also	happened	to	be	a	greatmystical	poet. She	speaks	poignantly	of	the	life	that	is	possible	only	through
transformation:
Take	me	to	that	place	no	one	can	travel	to
Where	death	is	afraid
And	swans	alight	to	play
On	the	overflowing	lake	of	love. There	the	faithful	gather
Ever	true	to	their	Lord. Mirabai	lived	in	religious	times,	during	an	age	of	faith,	but	“that	place	no
one	can	travel	to”	is	the	same	true	self	we	have	been	discussing. You	can’t	travel
to	it	because	there’s	nowhere	to	go	“out	there”	in	the	world. Once	you	dedicate
yourself	to	the	path,	you	are	making	a	personal	promise	to	participate	in	a
completely	transformed	reality. That’s	what	personal	evolution	can	achieve,	and
only	personal	evolution. It	allows	transformation	to	take	place	on	the	inside,
and	when	this	happens,	transformation	on	the	outside	follows	effortlessly. You
can’t	force	it. Of	course	you	can	work	toward	separate	changes	in	your	life—we
all	do	that. You	can	lose	weight,	treat	depression,	find	a	new	partner,	quit
smoking,	and	so	on. Such	efforts	can	be	difficult,	because	they	require	you	to
break	old	habits	or	to	make	drastic	changes	that	bother	the	people	around	you. But	transformation	is	different,	because	it	involves	the	whole	person,	not
individual	changes	that	occur	one	at	a	time. Spiritual	traditions	around	the
world	often	use	the	same	term—a	
second	birth
—to	describe	what	inner
transformation	is	like. A	second	birth	erases	all	the	mistakes	of	the	past	and
returns	the	person	to	a	state	of	innocence,	a	completely	fresh	start. It’s	a	beautiful	ideal,	but	in	practical	terms,	there’s	a	problem. No	one	needs
to	change	everything	about	themself. In	everyone’s	life	there	are	good	and	bad
parts. Looking	at	yourself	today,	you	could	list	many	aspects	of	your	current
situation	that	you	value	and	love,	along	with	achievements	you’re	proud	of	and
years	of	maturation	that	turned	you	into	a	worthy	person. Would	you	really	want	to	give	up	all	of	this	for	the	promise	of	a	fresh	start. No,	of	course	not—and	you	don’t	have	to. As	a	process,	transformation	mirrors
what	happens	every	day	to	an	infant	as	it	develops,	stage	by	stage,	from	the
moment	of	birth. An	infant	does	nothing	except	be	itself. On	Tuesday	the
things	it	experiences	aren’t	very	different	from	the	experiences	on	Monday. Yet	at	a	deeper	level—in	this	case	the	unfolding	of	the	potential	inside	human
DNA—each	day	isn’t	the	same	as	the	day	before. The	infant	is	growing	and
developing,	without	actually	making	any	special	effort. One	day	a	small	childmay	be	fascinated	with	paper	dolls	and	playing	in	a	sandbox. Turn	around,	and
six	months	later	these	are	playthings	of	the	past,	and	something	new,	like
alphabet	blocks	and	learning	a	song,	are	fascinating	instead. What’s	happening,
and	what	continues	to	happen	throughout	a	lifetime,	is	inner	growth—
evolution. This	tells	us	that	evolution	is	natural;	there’s	almost	nothing	about	you	as	a
two-year-old	that	is	the	same	as	the	self	you	are	today. What	was	hidden	inside
you	back	then	were	seeds	and	potentials. Why	does	it	feel,	as	so	many	people
report,	that	they	aren’t	achieving	their	full	potential. Because	as	adults	we	must
consciously	
choose
	to	evolve. We’ve	shown	you	many	facets	of	Radical	Beauty,	and	we’ve	saved	the	most
important	for	last:	renewal. Whatever	path	you	take,	please,	please	renew
yourself,	forever	and	without	end. Life	is	a	process	of	endless	renewal,	and	you
stand	at	the	switch,	doing	what	it	takes	to	move	your	evolution	forward	or	the
opposite,	causing	it	to	slow	down	or	come	to	a	halt. From	this	moment	forward,	you	can	become	as	beautiful	as	anything	in
creation,	surpassing	even	the	most	perfect	rose	by	virtue	of	this	rare	gift	called
self-awareness. We’ll	leave	you	with	the	words	of	
Rumi,	the	Persian	poet	who
testifies	to	the	hidden	beauty	behind	all	things. The	Open	Door
People	are	constantly	crossing
The	threshold	of	eternity. The	door	is	open
If	you	can	stay	awake. APPENDIX:
Radical	Beauty	Recipes
Radical	Beauty	Salads
Radical	Beauty	Soups
Radical	Beauty	Entrées
Radical	Beauty	Desserts
Note:	As	with	all	Radical	Beauty	recipes	throughout	the	book	and	this	section,
we	encourage	you	to	use	organic	ingredients	as	much	as	possible. Radical	Beauty	Salads
ANTIOXIDANT	VEGGIE	AND	GARBANZO	BEAN	SALAD
SERVES	3	TO	4
1½	cups	cooked	and	drained	garbanzo	beans	(also	called	chickpeas)
1½	cups	roughly	chopped	fresh	arugula
¾	cup	chopped	red	bell	pepper
¾	cup	chopped	seeded	English	cucumbers
1	small	yellow	tomato,	diced
⅓	cup	chopped	celery
1½	tablespoons	lime	juice
¼	cup	extra-virgin	olive	oil	or	avocado	oil
1	tablespoon	chopped	fresh	basil
¼	teaspoon	sea	salt,	or	to	taste
Freshly	ground	black	pepper	to	taste
¼	teaspoon	dried	oregano
In	a	medium	bowl,	mix	the	garbanzo	beans	and	all	the	vegetables	together. In	a
separate	bowl,	whisk	together	the	lime	juice,	oil,	basil,	sea	salt,	pepper,	and
oregano. Pour	the	dressing	over	the	salad	and	toss	gently. KALE	QUINOA	SALAD	WITH	BASIL	DRESSING
SERVES	2
1	cup	coconut	milk	(low-fat	is	always	an	option)
1	cup	vegetable	broth	or	water
1	cup	red	quinoa,	soaked	overnight	and	rinsed
Pinch	of	sea	salt
1	small	bunch	of	kale,	stems	removed,	leaves	chopped	fineBASIL	DRESSING
½	cup	fresh	whole	basil	leaves	(no	stems),	rinsed	and	dried
½	cup	arugula	leaves,	rinsed	and	dried
1	cup	spinach	leaves,	rinsed	and	dried
1	small	garlic	clove
1	tablespoon	fresh	lemon	juice
Sea	salt	to	taste
Freshly	ground	black	pepper	to	taste
¼	cup	olive	oil
Diced	bell	peppers,	for	topping
Diced	tomatoes,	for	topping
Sliced	avocado,	for	topping
In	a	medium	saucepan,	combine	the	coconut	milk	and	the	vegetable	broth	and
bring	to	a	boil. Add	the	quinoa	and	a	pinch	of	sea	salt,	cover,	and	simmer	on
medium	heat	for	about	15	minutes,	until	cooked. Remove	from	the	heat	and
set	aside	to	cool. Meanwhile,	make	the	dressing:	Place	the	basil,	arugula,	spinach,	garlic,	lemon
juice,	sea	salt,	and	pepper	in	a	food	processor. Start	processing	the	mixture,	and
slowly	drizzle	in	the	olive	oil. Process	until	well	blended. In	a	medium	serving	bowl,	combine	the	cooked	quinoa,	chopped	kale,	and
dressing. Mix	well	with	a	big	spoon	and	season	to	taste	with	salt	and	pepper,	as
desired. Top	with	diced	bell	peppers,	tomatoes,	and	avocado	slices. SKIN	SMOOTHING	GREEN	BOUNTY	SALAD
SERVES	1
4	leaves	romaine	or	butter	leaf	lettuce,	torn
1	cup	torn	arugula
1	cup	baby	spinach	leaves
¼	cup	watercress,	leaves	and	some	stems
1	tablespoon	roughly	chopped	walnuts
¼	cup	diced	red	or	yellow	bell	pepper
½	cup	quartered	roasted	or	steamed	beetsDrizzle	of	extra-virgin	olive	oil	or	avocado	oil
1	tablespoon	fresh	lemon	juice
Pinch	of	sea	salt
Place	all	the	ingredients	in	a	bowl	and	toss	well	(and	with	love. ). Enjoy
immediately. Radical	Beauty	Soups
INDIAN	SPICED	BUTTERNUT	SQUASH	SOUP
SERVES	2
2	teaspoons	coconut	oil
Pinch	of	red	chili	flakes
½	cup	chopped	onions	or	leeks
2	teaspoons	minced	peeled	fresh	ginger
1	clove	fresh	garlic,	peeled	and	minced	(optional)
5	cups	cubed	peeled	butternut	squash	(2	to	3	pounds)
1	sweet	potato,	peeled	and	cut	into	cubes
1½	teaspoons	garam	masala
½	teaspoon	ground	cumin
¼	teaspoon	white	pepper
6	cups	vegetable	broth
½	cup	coconut	milk	(low-fat	is	always	an	option)
2	teaspoons	lemon	juice
Sea	salt	to	taste
Fresh	cilantro,	for	garnish
Gluten-free	bread	or	brown	rice,	for	serving	(optional)
In	a	large	soup	pot	over	medium-high	heat,	combine	the	oil,	red	chili	flakes,
onions,	ginger,	garlic	(if	using),	butternut	squash,	sweet	potato,	garam	masala,
cumin,	and	white	pepper. Sauté	for	5	minutes. Add	the	vegetable	broth,	lower
the	heat	to	low,	cover	the	pot	with	a	lid,	and	let	the	soup	cook	for	about	30minutes,	or	until	the	squash	and	sweet	potato	have	cooked	down. Set	aside	to
cool. When	cooled	add	the	coconut	milk	and	lemon	juice. Blend	the	cooled
soup	to	a	smooth,	creamy	consistency	with	a	hand	blender,	food	processor,	or
blender. Reheat	the	soup	before	serving,	add	sea	salt	as	desired,	and	garnish
with	fresh	chopped	cilantro	or	whole	cilantro	leaves. Serve	with	your	favorite
gluten-free	bread	or	some	brown	rice,	if	desired. LENTIL	AND	KALE	SOUP
SERVES	4
1	teaspoon	olive	or	coconut	oil
1	cup	chopped	leeks
1	cup	sliced	celery,	¼	inch	thick
2	cloves	garlic,	pressed,	or	½	teaspoon	granulated	garlic
1	teaspoon	minced	peeled	fresh	ginger
1	pinch	red	chili	flakes
1	teaspoon	chopped	fresh	rosemary
1	cup	diced	carrots
1	teaspoon	ground	cumin
½	teaspoon	allspice
1	cup	brown	lentils,	sorted,	rinsed,	drained,	and	ideally	soaked	overnight
5	to	6	cups	vegetable	broth,	plus	more	as	needed
2	bay	leaves
2	tablespoons	tomato	paste	or	½	cup	diced	fresh	tomatoes
2	cups	chopped	kale
Sea	salt	to	taste
Freshly	ground	black	pepper	to	taste
2	tablespoons	chopped	fresh	parsley	or	cilantro,	for	garnish
Cooked	quinoa	or	brown	rice,	for	serving
In	a	soup	pot	over	medium	heat,	heat	the	oil. Add	the	leeks,	celery,	garlic,
ginger,	red	chili	flakes,	and	rosemary. Sauté	for	2	minutes. Add	the	carrots,
cumin,	allspice,	lentils,	vegetable	broth,	and	bay	leaves. Bring	the	soup	to	a	boil,
then	reduce	the	heat	to	low	and	simmer	until	the	lentils	are	tender,	30	to	45
minutes. Add	more	broth	as	necessary. Add	the	tomato	paste	and	kale	and
simmer	another	5	minutes. Season	with	sea	salt	and	black	pepper,	as	desired. Remove	bay	leaves	before	serving. Ladle	the	soup	into	bowls	and	garnish	withfresh	parsley	or	cilantro. Serve	with	cooked	quinoa	or	brown	rice. NUTTY	BROCCOLI	SOUP
SERVES	4
1	large	head	broccoli
1	teaspoon	olive	oil
1	cup	chopped	leeks	or	onions
2	teaspoons	tamari
1	teaspoon	dried	or	1	tablespoon	fresh	minced	thyme
1	teaspoon	dried	or	1	tablespoon	fresh	minced	marjoram
1	teaspoon	dried	or	1	tablespoon	fresh	minced	dill
1	teaspoon	ground	nutmeg
½	teaspoon	black	pepper
4	cups	vegetable	broth
½	cup	almonds,	finely	chopped,	or	2	tablespoons	almond	butter	for	richer
taste
2	teaspoons	lemon	juice
2	tablespoons	chopped	fresh	parsley,	for	garnish
Cut	the	broccoli	head	into	florets. Peel	and	chop	the	stalk. In	a	soup	pot	over	medium	heat,	heat	the	oil. Add	the	leeks,	tamari,	herbs,
spices,	and	pepper. Cook	for	2	or	3	minutes,	then	add	the	broccoli	and	stir
frequently	for	several	
minutes. Add	the	vegetable	broth	and	bring	to	a	boil. Simmer	the	soup	until	the	broccoli	is	almost	soft,	but	not	overcooked. Let	the
soup	cool	for	about	10	minutes,	then	add	the	almonds	or	almond	butter	and
puree	with	a	hand	blender	or	in	the	food	processor. Reheat	gently,	then	add	the
lemon	juice. Ladle	into	bowls	and	garnish	with	chopped	parsley. Radical	Beauty	Entrées
BUDDHA’S	DELIGHT	VEGETABLE	STIR-FRYSERVES	2
1	teaspoon	plus	½	tablespoon	coconut	oil	or	2	tablespoons	vegetable	broth
1	clove	garlic,	minced
½	teaspoon	grated	fresh	ginger
⅛	teaspoon	red	chili	flakes
2	tablespoons	tamari
1½	tablespoons	rice	vinegar
½	tablespoon	lemon	juice
½	tablespoon	maple	syrup	or	coconut	nectar
½	teaspoon	dry	mustard
¾	cup	vegetable	broth
1	tablespoon	arrowroot	dissolved	in	2	tablespoons	water
½	cup	thinly	sliced	carrots,	cut	on	the	diagonal
½	cup	cauliflower	florets
½	cup	bite-sized	broccoli	pieces,	including	peeled	and	sliced	stalk
1	cup	thinly	sliced	bok	choy,	cut	diagonally
1	cup	shredded	white	or	napa	cabbage
½	cup	thinly	sliced	red	or	green	bell	peppers
1	cup	mung	bean	sprouts
1	cup	shredded	spinach
½	cup	whole	snow	peas
2	teaspoons	sesame	oil,	preferably	untoasted
Steamed	rice	or	udon	noodles,	for	serving
Sliced	green	onions,	for	garnish
In	a	small	saucepan	over	medium	heat,	heat	1	teaspoon	of	the	coconut	oil	or	1
tablespoon	of	the	broth. Add	the	garlic,	ginger,	and	red	chili	flakes	and	sauté
briefly. Add	the	tamari,	vinegar,	lemon	juice,	maple	syrup,	and	dry	mustard. Whisk	together,	adding	the	vegetable	broth	slowly,	and	bring	the	mixture	to	a
rolling	boil. Just	as	the	sauce	begins	to	boil,	add	the	dissolved	arrowroot,	stirring	constantly
with	a	whisk	until	sauce	is	thickened. Remove	from	the	heat	and	set	aside. In	a	large	wok	or	sauté	pan	over	high	heat,	heat	the	remaining	½	tablespoon	of
coconut	oil	or	1	tablespoon	of	vegetable	broth. Begin	adding	the	vegetables,	oneat	a	time	and	in	the	order	listed,	until	all	the	vegetables	are	cooking	in	the	wok
or	pan. Allow	the	vegetables	to	cook	until	they	are	al	dente—still	a	little	crunchy—no
more	than	5	to	7	minutes. Pour	the	sauce	over	the	vegetables	after	they	are	cooked. Remove	from	the	heat
and	add	the	sesame	oil	for	flavor. Serve	over	steamed	rice	or	udon	noodles	and
garnish	with	sliced	green	onions. CREAMY	MASALA	VEGETABLE	STEW
SERVES	2
½	teaspoon	garlic	powder	(optional)
1½	teaspoons	ground	cumin
1½	teaspoons	ground	coriander
¼	teaspoon	ground	turmeric
¼	teaspoon	ground	cardamom
¼	teaspoon	ground	allspice
2	teaspoons	coconut	oil
½	teaspoon	brown	mustard	seeds
1	teaspoon	fenugreek	seeds
¼	teaspoon	red	chili	flakes
½	cup	chopped	leeks	or	onions
1	tablespoon	minced	peeled	fresh	ginger
1½	cups	diced	tomatoes
1	cup	diced	celery
½	cup	diced	bell	peppers
1	cup	green	beans,	ends	trimmed
1	cup	diced	zucchini
2½	cups	vegetable	broth
Sea	salt	to	taste
2	cups	cubed	yams	or	sweet	potatoes
1	cup	small	cauliflower	florets
1	cup	coconut	milk	(low-fat	is	always	an	option)
2	tablespoons	brown	rice	flour	or	chickpea	flour2	tablespoons	chopped	fresh	cilantro
2	tablespoons	chopped	fresh	basil
In	a	small	bowl,	combine	the	garlic	powder,	cumin,	coriander,	turmeric,
cardamom,	and	allspice. Set	aside. In	a	large	saucepan	or	soup	pot	over	medium-high	heat,	heat	the	coconut	oil. Add	the	mustard	seeds,	fenugreek	seeds,	and	red	chili	flakes. Let	the	seeds	pop
for	a	minute	and	add	the	leeks	and	ginger.
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