practices from paris Go after every single thing your heart desires without apology, andpause every now and again to remember what it felt like to wish fervently for everything you now…
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my heart runneth over This Sky Where we live Is no place To lose your wings So love, love Love. Hafiz In the spirit of Thanksgiving, please join me in…
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wake up, rinse, repeat Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain. Vivian Greene Last year I met prolific artist…
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Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. John Muir The energy of…
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is it worth it? We live between the act of awakening and the act of surrender. Each morning, we awaken to the light and the invitation to a new day…
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too much of a good thing Rest until you feel like playing, then play until you feel like resting, period. Never do anything else. Martha Beck Last week before my…
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Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. Goethe As someone who admittedly has a loving yet complicated relationship with food, it has…
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In our fast-paced world, we are often pressing on the gas pedal without pumping the breaks, leaning toward an overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Spending just a few minutes…
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I… believe we are all very unique and what works for us might not work for our neighbor. This among other reasons is why I have turned to the ancient teachings…
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During a recent sleep-deprived week, I consulted Ayurvedic practitioner Divya Alter and her mentor Dr. Teitelbaum. They both recommended a warm milk ojas tonic to calm and soothe nerves. When…
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every day “Close your eyes. Fall in Love. Stay there.” Rumi It is safe to say that, coming from an Italian mother, I have always loved and appreciated food. I love…
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resolutions be darned The most important thing you will ever need to remember is NOT to fight things. Don’t fight your addictions, your self-deprecation, or anything. In order to stay…
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