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…
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Dining in Paris
Read moreIn 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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Overcome Suffering with Presence
Read moreUnease, 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…
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Finding Beauty & Strength in Pain
Read moreOctober 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,…
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The Saddest Day of My Life: How to Deal with the Loss of a Pet
Read moreOn 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.…
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Review: Muhammad by Deepak Chopra
Read moreRecently, 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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My Boyfriend is not a Lesbian
Read moreForward: 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…
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Carousel — 10.01.10 & The Winner Is…!
Read moreEvery 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…