Categotry Archives: Being A Bellisima Goddess

Wellness Wednesday–Remembering Dr. David Simon

I am so saddened by the loss of a special man who touched my life in 2007 while I was dealing with cancer. Dr. David Simon, partner to Dr. Deepak Chopra, and co-founder of the Chopra Center, has passed away. He was the catalyst to opening my eyes to integrative medicine–taking the wisdom of the east and combining it with… (more…)

February 1, 2012,
Author: Donna Mazzitelli,
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Categories: Being A Bellisima Goddess , Inner Bellisima Goddess
Tags: Ayurvedic medicine, Chopra Center, Dr. David Simon, Healing, integrative medicine, integrative wellness

Magical Monday–My Vision Board for 2012

In early January, I attended the annual vision board workshop conducted by Deb Roffe of Summit Life Coaching. Once again, it was a powerful experience. New things were revealed–some expected and others that took me by complete surprise. I already knew my central word for 2012 is CONNECTION–it’s what I kept hearing as I journaled. During the guided meditation, however,… (more…)

January 30, 2012,
Author: Donna Mazzitelli,
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Categories: Being A Bellisima Goddess , Inner Bellisima Goddess
Tags: 2012, Deb Roffe, dreams, intentions, Magical Monday, Summit Life Coaching, vision board, visualization

Magical Monday–A New Moon and Chinese New Year! Powerful!

It’s a New Moon AND a New Year–the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Chinese symbolism representing this year as a dragon reminds us that this is an unsettling, exciting, and creative time, full of dynamic extremes and opportunities to overcome challenges. Today’s New Moon invites us to take time to consider and set our intentions. What a perfect day to… (more…)

January 23, 2012,
Author: Donna Mazzitelli,
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Categories: Being A Bellisima Goddess , Inner Bellisima Goddess
Tags: chinese new year, dark moon, desires, intentions, list, moon cycle, needs, new moon, write, year of the dragon

Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Cranberry Nut Bread

It’s a new year, and I intend to once again post weekly recipes on Thursdays. To kick off 2012, I’m sharing this wonderful treat I discovered during the holiday season. For New Years, I wanted to find something special to deliver to our neighbors. Thanks to Whole Foods Market’s website, I found this recipe that combines a bit of tartness… (more…)

January 12, 2012,
Author: Donna Mazzitelli,
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Categories: Being A Bellisima Goddess , Bellisima Cucina Recipes , Bellisima Health and Wellness
Tags: bellisima cucina, Cranberry Nut Bread, honey sweetened, Tasty Thursday

Lighting A Candle for New Years

This past year has been mixed with many blessings and challenges for me and my family. In an attempt to not dwell on the challenges, yet take the opportunity to learn from them, I asked each family member to write their list of two to four lessons learned in 2011. Here is my family’s list: Dominic: *Things could always be… (more…)

December 31, 2011,
Author: Donna Mazzitelli,
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Categories: Being A Bellisima Goddess , Inner Bellisima Goddess
Tags: blessings, candles, challenges, intentions, light a candle, new year, past year

Simply Saturday–Acts of Kindness & Generosity

Here’s an act I want to follow!! Thanks Michael Buble for reminding us to be kind and generous of spirit! What acts of generosity can we each do today?

December 3, 2011,
Author: Donna Mazzitelli,
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Categories: Being A Bellisima Goddess , Inner Bellisima Goddess
Tags: generosity, kindness, live performance, Michael Buble

Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Alix’s Everyday Stuffing

My daughter Alix is getting back into the kitchen little by little. Her favorite form of expression, besides writing, is to take a recipe and make it her own. I am in awe of her ability to explore ingredients and quantities as she creates her own amazing variations on a theme. In recent weeks, we’ve enjoyed a new waffle recipe… (more…)

December 1, 2011,
Author: Donna Mazzitelli,
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Categories: Being A Bellisima Goddess , Bellisima Cucina Recipes , Bellisima Health and Wellness
Tags: Alix, bellisima cucina, everyday stuffing, Tasty Thursday

Wellness Wednesday–Women, Wine & Wellness and Karen Loucks Rinedollar Tonight in Castle Rock!

As happens each month, tonight at my home in Castle Rock will be another wonderful WWW event. Our speaker tonight, Karen Loucks Rinedollar, author of Working for Peanuts, is a delightful gift to lead us toward the holiday season. On a wintery December Sunday morning more than a decade ago, Karen was divinely inspired by a Parade magazine article. There,… (more…)

November 16, 2011,
Author: Donna Mazzitelli,
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Categories: Being A Bellisima Goddess , Inner Bellisima Goddess
Tags: author, Castle Rock, inspiration, Karen Loucks Rinedollar, making a difference, speaker, Women Wine and Wellness, Working for Peanuts

Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Split Pea Soup

It’s been so long since I posted a recipe. With the season of fall underway, it seems like the right time to start thinking about those indoor recipes. Since in our home, we won’t be grilling quite so often, we are beginning to crave soups and stews. Not only do they provide warmth to our bodies, but they provide rich… (more…)

October 27, 2011,
Author: Donna Mazzitelli,
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Categories: Being A Bellisima Goddess , Bellisima Cucina Recipes , Bellisima Health and Wellness
Tags: bellisima cucina, hearty, soups, split pea soup, stews, Tasty Thursday, Vegan, Vegetarian

Simply Saturday–The Greatest Story Ever Told

For months now, I’ve been attempting to write a book. “Attempting” is the operative word here. It shouldn’t be so difficult, and yet, it became too hard to put pen to paper, fingers to keyboard. Why, I pondered. One of my friends suggested I get a recorder and record my thoughts, that maybe it needed to come out in a… (more…)