Do you know what it takes for you to be at your best? What makes you feel amazing? What makes you feel like a million bucks, a superhero, a sexy siren, a superstar? When we feel our best, we exist in a state of homeostasis or equilibrium. We experience optimal wellness. ho·me·o·sta·sis –noun 1. the tendency of a system to maintain internal stability, owing to the coordinated response of its…
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Dining in Paris
In September, I spent five glorious days exploring Paris, France. My time there was a dream come true. This post is my meager attempt to summarize the succulent (and the not-so-succulent) side of the City of Light. Day 1 After my long flight, from Newark, NJ to Paris, France, I made my way to my first host’s lovely apartment. I was tickled when she revealed a lovely Parisian breakfast waiting…
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Overcome Suffering with Presence
Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry—all forms of fear—are caused by too much future and not enough presence. —Eckart Tolle It’s no secret that I’ve been suffering. October has been rough. In addition to losing two pets, I’ve endured two painful injuries (shoulder & back) and I’ve been having a hell of a time focusing, creating, and just keeping my head above water. I’ve been so consumed by grief that I’ve…
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Finding Beauty & Strength in Pain
October has always been one of my favorite months. Halloween is my favorite holiday. Autumn in New Jersey is gorgeous—the air smells crisp & sweet, of wonderful things like apple cider, pumpkin pie, & fallen leaves. The trees are afire with ghastly splashes of red, orange, and yellow—the sky is like the great fiery breath of a dragon! So many splendid colours to be seen atop the trees this time…
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The Saddest Day of My Life: How to Deal with the Loss of a Pet
On Saturday, October 2, our cat—Mika—went outside before we left for a birthday party. We got home around 7:30 PM. Normally she would be there waiting for us, but this time she wasn’t. Sometimes she sleeps outside but she always comes home in the morning. So, I waited for her the next morning. She never came home. We knew there was something very wrong. She has never been away for…
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Review: Muhammad by Deepak Chopra
Recently, I was asked to review Deepak Chopra’s latest book, Muhammad—A Story of the Last Prophet. For a long time, I have been interested to learn more about Muhammad and the Islamic religion and so, I was very excited to oblige. This book is different than much of Deepak’s popular “self-help” work. Muhammad is a mixture of history & fiction. The story is told through the voices of different narrators—A…
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My Boyfriend is not a Lesbian
Forward: This post has nothing to do with sexuality (homosexuality, heterosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality, or otherwise). Let’s save that for another time. This post has everything to do with labels. Please keep that in mind if you decide to leave a comment. Thank you. You’ve probably heard me refer to Matthew by various titles. Sometimes I call him my boyfriend. Sometimes I call him my partner. Technically speaking (in the North…
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Carousel — 10.01.10 & The Winner Is…!
Every Friday, I post my favourite links, posts, & resources from around the Web. Expect to learn, grow, & be inspired! 1. Living a Tolerant Life: I am a huge believer in the live & let live philosophy. It’s nice to engage in friendly conversation & political banter once in awhile, but that’s where I draw the line. I have no desire to communicate with people who actively engage in…