“Imagine there is a fire beneath your heels, so lift them high and use your knees to pull your triceps in towards your chest. Now the flames are rising towards your butt, so lift that, too. Keep looking forward until your toes have no choice, nowhere to go, but up. Stack hips over shoulders, find balance, and soar. Crow.” —Susan, owner & teacher at Power Yoga Buffalo Fans of The…
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Happy Independence Day!
Patriotism is a funny thing. Both of my grandfathers are veterans of foreign war, as are many other family members & close friends. For the great sacrifices that have been made—& are currently being made—I am deeply grateful. I am by nature a peace-loving person,…
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It’s the Little Things: Creating a Mantra
So far, Spring has been really good to me! I’ve been taking lovely walks in the forest with Matthew & Bella (our dog); spending time chasing my sweet nephew around the park; and taking time to meditate & manifest happiness every day. It’s also been…
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Healthy, Happy Habits in 2011 (Two-Thousand & Heaven!)
Whether you like resolutions or not, the start of a new year is a good time to implement positive change. You can throw out the old calendar (and old memories) and start a new journey with a clean slate. Not surprisingly, most people (88% according…
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Optimal Wellness: Spiritual, Physical, Emotional BALANCE
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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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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How to Overcome Fear & Stop Resisting
“To offer no resistance to life is to be in a state of grace, ease, and lightness.” —Eckhart Tolle Stop resisting the will of the Universe. I’ve said this to myself thousands of times. It is perhaps one of the most powerful tools that has…