October 23rd, 2008
Give me a microphone and I’m happy as a clam.
It’s pretty ironic though because growing up I was definitely on the shy side. Not with my family and friends of course, but in school I just hated public speaking. I still have some not so pleasant memories of more than one public speaking melt down.
But
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March 13th, 2008
I’ve mentioned in prior posts that I’m a news junkie — I like to be on top of what’s going on in the world and get my news from lots of different sources. But by being so tuned it, I noticed that I was always “on” and feeling the effects of overstimulation, too much bad
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March 11th, 2008
Yesterday I made the intention to get up early this morning and attend a nearby yoga class. I’m a big fan of Kundalini yoga because it’s completely calming and grounding for me and is just the antidote for my busy lifestyle. There’s a yoga studio called Shakti Yoga just minutes from me – I went
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March 6th, 2008
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure and privilege of attending a week-long course called Avatar. In addition to getting away and seeing the sun in Florida, I was able to have a really life changing experience that’s all about the power to transform our health.
I’ll admit that I’m a life long thinker. By
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March 4th, 2008
Last week I decided to have a “news blackout” and detach myself from all kinds of news – via the newspaper, TV and radio. This was extremely hard for me — I constantly like to be tuned into what’s going on in the world and I hate feeling like I’m missing anything.
At the same time,
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February 29th, 2008
Did you know that slowing down the breakneck pace in which we often find ourselves, is great for our health? Not only is it great for reducing stress, worry and anxiety, but it really helps me tune into my body and reflect on what it needs to be healthy. Despite a hectic schedule, I make it a
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February 21st, 2008
If you read last week’s post on the Ecstasy of Eating and listened to the audio tip of the week, you already know that the ecstasy of eating is all about creating total pleasure. I don’t know about you, but with the hectic pace that’s regularly part of my life, I have to make a
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February 15th, 2008
Given the pace of my busy schedule, I sometimes find myself rushing through my day, barely focusing on the eating experience. To really get pleasure from my food, I have to consciously slow down and tune in, becoming a mindful eater. But when I do, it’s simply fantastic. It’s a pleasure to relax when I
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