I had the honor of assisting with a special taekwondo class that started last night. This special class has been created to help an awesome woman who is dealing with Stage 4 cancer and a small group of her friends and family to achieve their black belts. Reconnecting with this group of students–who I knew from a former school we… (more…)
Today’s message in Joan Borysenko’s “Pocketful of Miracles” seems appropriate to share as our hearts go out to all those who have been devastated by the recent earthquakes and tsunami. “The same lifeforce that grows an oak from an acorn, a mountain from the earth’s molten core, a stream from the spring thaw, a child from an egg and a… (more…)
Tuesday, March 8th, was the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. During Women’s History Month, we continue to celebrate and acknowledge women–past, present, and future–and our power to make a difference in our world. One way we have the opportunity to have an impact is as conscious consumers. Did you know that more than 80% of what is purchased in… (more…)
On February 17, I posted a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Wild Coho Salmon with Sunshine Rice. Since that date, we’ve enjoyed this recipe as written and with some modifications. Today, I’m sharing with you a modification of the recipe that we especially loved. This is a very affordable dish that easily serves four. It is also high in protein,… (more…)
As promised, here is Part Two of Tapping Into Your Inner Pharmacy. Our inner pharmacy is made up of our five senses, the pathways through which we experience the physical world, allowing us to connect with the creation of perfect health. As we learn to engage in practices that nourish our five senses, we can feed our body physically, mentally… (more…)
The past two weeks have been somewhat painful. Contemplating where I am professionally and where I want to go left me in a place of non-movement. At first, I felt this wasn’t OK. Those old tapes reminded me that I should be busy, productive and creating results. Simultaneously, I felt I was being pulled down in quicksand–trying to move and… (more…)
Recently, I held one of my workshops called, “Self-Love Means Green Love.” The intent of this workshop is to help people see that there are many actions we can take to promote health, wellness and vitality for ourselves. During the two-hour session we go through my “Bellisima Recipe for Self-Care” which includes looking at how to tap into our own… (more…)
Tonight is the Academy Awards–the night when Hollywood acknowledges and appreciates the past year’s best-of-the-best in movie entertainment. Certain individuals, groups of collaborators, movies, music, and more will be honored with an Oscar tonight and proclaimed the winners. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if starting today, every one of us sees ourselves as winners also? Aren’t we all? We show up… (more…)
TIME Magazine named collaborative consumption one of the top 10 green stories of 2010, calling it “one of the most heartening environmental trends.” This video gives you a quick overview of exactly what collaborative consumption is: WHAT’S MINE IS YOURS from rachel botsman on Vimeo. The days of knocking on your neighbor’s door to borrow a cup of sugar may… (more…)
I received an email from Whole Foods Market today with 8 Nourishing Soup recipes. We haven’t tried this recipe yet, but I plan to cook it this weekend. It sounds wonderful and is filled with nourishing, immune-boosting ingredients. It’s also dairy free, high in fiber, and low in sugar! The reviews overall at the Whole Foods Market website were favorable.… (more…)
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