Lisa Napoli was in the grip of a mid-life crisis when a chance encounter led her to the adventure of a lifetime. Leaving behind her job in public radio and her life in Los Angeles, she moved to the tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan to…
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4 Incredibly Inspiring Female Bloggers
Click here for a list of my favorite inspirational posts. Have you ever read something and then felt as though you were kicked in the stomach—but in a good way? I’m talking about something that picks you up, turns you over, and then shakes the…
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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,…
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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…
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Review: The Gifts of Imperfection
Imagine letting go of who you’re “supposed” to be and embracing who you truly are. Imagine living a wholehearted life. How would it feel? What would it look like? Who would you be? These are the concepts and questions that Dr. Brené Brown discusses in…
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Trading Cash for Experience: Mt. Fuji Restaurant
Preface: I’m not a fan of money, spending money, or obtaining material possessions. In my life, I practice minimalism whenever possible. My opinions about money & possessions are largely shaped by my financial history (which you can read more about in previous posts). Despite the…
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Review: Penelope & 3 Tips to Build Confidence
My return flight from Columbus to Newark is delayed 4 hours. Lucky for me I have my laptop & the Columbus airport has free wireless. MacBook + Wireless + Netflix on Demand = a very happy Dena. 😉 I decided to watch Penelope because I’ve…
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Review: The Shadow Effect
You only have to gaze around you at the natural world to see the proof that beauty, form, order, and growth have survived for billions of years. In dealing with your shadow, you are aligning yourself with the same infinite power. The shadow isn’t a…
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Review: The Power of Now
The Power of Now had been on my “to-read” list for years when, by a stroke of fate, a dear friend offered to lend me her audio copy. Based on my general understanding of the book and its content (prior to reading it) I felt…