redwood wisdom When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, the oaks and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness….
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and beyond… Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside youAre not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,Must ask permission to…
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What we care for, we will grow to resemble. And what we resemble will hold us, when we are us no longer… “The Overstory” by Richard Powers So many of…
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but you can learn to surf …We’re all specks of dust and nothing matters… When everything’s a bit too much just get in the sea, and then you’ll reset.” Brett…
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For how can one know color in perpetual green, and what good is warmth without cold to give it sweetness? John Steinbeck, “Travels With Charley” As we transition into another…
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Inhalation births millions of new cells, and with exhalation, millions expire… This is the rhythm of nature; this is the four seasons in a day. The death and life of…
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It is always a pleasure to learn from my friend and mentor, chef Divya Alter of Divya’s Kitchen NYC – one of my all-time favorite restaurants featuring the most delicious and…
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I encourage us to do our best to A. truly savor our meals [what a gift to have food on the table] and B. prioritize putting our dollars toward prevention [i.e. powerful…
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The Four Rememberings:1. To recognize reality directly (who we are).2. To rest in that.3. To release all doubts.4. To roam freely like a happy dog. Eric Colvic, quoted by Tara…
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There’s a crack, a crack in everything / That’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen Even when armed with an arsenal of mindfulness and self-care tools, life can present it’s…
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and an anecdote To express our reverence for the Earth is not to deify her or believe she is any more sacred than ourselves. It is to love her, to…
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[and why it can include croissants] La vita è una combinazione di magia e pasta. / Life is a combination of magic and pasta. Frederico Fellini I eat mainly for…
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