I love books that are not only a great read but actually give me practical ways to apply their principles. In my latest blog entry, I talk about "The Intimate Life" and "The Path of the Yoga Sutras", both from Sounds True Publications. To learn more, check out my blog.
A smile can do wonderous things. It can brighten the day of someone feeling low. It can brighten your own day. I'm sure you've heard it said that it take muscles to frown than it does to smile. A smile can cheer even the lowest person. A smile can brighten even a dull day.
Smile more. Frown less.
You'll find your world changing for the better with a smile. You'll be emotionally healthier and thus physically healthier.
Even though I've been sick for a week I still look for the blessings. Thinking about all the positives has a direct result on how fast we improve our health.
--I have the best group of friends I've EVER had. --My Family lives close by and I can count on them when my friends are otherwise occupied. --The weather cooperated one day when I was scheduled to work.
Do you take time to appreciate the little things in life, or are you too busy to take notice of them? Sometimes it's these simple little pleasures that allow us to enjoy life in a new way. Are you someone who smiles when they see birds hopping on the sidewalk or when you turn to the cold side of your pillow? These are the little things we need to acknowledge every day...
After reading an article about 101 Simple Pleasures to Enjoy, I made a little list of my own and I found that it's a great way to really simplify life.
Am I grateful for my depression? Definitely. I can't imagine where I would be in life right now if I didn't have this illness. It's a curse and a blessing - I don't know how else to describe it. I certainly don't want to make it sound like depression is like winning the lottery and that everyone would be lucky to live with it - but since I DO have to live with it I've decided to stop fighting it and learn from it instead. Our life is a journey in self-discovery. My depression has led me this far - and led me to wonderful people and places.&n
High fructose corn syrup is in everything these days. When I was at the grocery looking for applesauce, I picked up the one labeled Original and it contained HFCS. To me there is nothing "original" about HFCS.
A recent study from researchers at Princeton illustrated just how bad HFCS is.
HFCS causes obesity, promotes fat gain around the mid-section and increases triglycerides in the blood.
Am I right to be outraged that foods label "original" contain such a dangerous additive or is HFCS not really all that bad?
Oh yeah, it's time. If you plan on gardening this year, better get your seeds early. I ordered my seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds last night. Find out why this isn't your average seed catalog.
Whether your're dealing with depression or not, many of us care too much what other people think of us and therefore it holds us back from being who we truly are.
Hello! It's that time of the week again! This week's herb is also a well-known one, although it is mainly known for its scent, it is one of the most versatile herbs in the world: Lavender.
This is a post about my walk through forgiveness...learning how to forgive myself for opening myself up to a person I thought was a friend...but in the end, wasn't...and how different issues keep cropping up as I seek to forgive myself and find a balance and a peace in my life.
Maybe you don't need to forgive a different person for something going on in your life because of them. Maybe the person you really need to forgive is yourself.
Breastfeeding is a huge debate in today's society. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of the truth on what breastfeeding really takes. We need to be more supportive and less judgmental when it comes to infant nutrition.
I decided to write this blog because of the challenges that I have faced as a wahm. If you have been to my blog before you have seen that I am a mom of a 3 year old little boy. I also suffer from a sleep disorder called narcolepsy, which i have have had for 10 years. If you are not familiar with narcolepsy I will give you a little overview of what happens. PROMISE NOT TO BORE YOU!
Do you care about other people? Do you care enough to perform a caring act for them? Caring for other people is an awesome thing. While we are taking care of their physical needs we are taking care of their spiritual needs. Even the smallest act of caring can help someone. I could even save someone's life.
My daughter had a terrible cough with her last virus. I don't like giving my children over the counter cough syrup and read recently that theobromine in chocolate helps suppress a cough better than codine. So I thought, it's worth a try. I already give them elderberry syrup at the first sign of a cold or virus and it helps to reduce the severity and length of their illness and avoid infection. Here's my homemade recipe.
The author of this blog post discusses her reasons for blogging and whether or not they have stayed the same since she first started her blog. She also asks a couple of questions to the blogging community.
Since I have already tackled the easy task of making my own granola, I decided to make my own granola bars. They are so tasty and healthy, but so expensive at the store. Making granola bars isn't too hard. I'm not thrilled about the original recipe, but like with anything, I can tweak it and change it up however I like.
The Food Channel just released it's Top 10 Snacking Trends of 2010 and I thought, "Hey I should blog about that." Do you snack? Are you guilty of being a grazer? Check it out and tell me if you agree...were you snacking on THESE trendy items this year?
Walking along the crown jewel of Vancouver today, the Stanley Park Seawall, made me think of what I'm thankful for. The sun was shining, the air was clean...and I couldn't help but smile a little smile....and I thought, "what am I thankful for?" Answer: a helluva lot.
Scientists claim that one of the best ways to relieve stress and be a happier person is to find a personal “happy place.” In fact, scientists report that the brain can produce its own antidepressants and going to your ‘happy place’ truly works.
We all have bad days, undesirable weeks, miserable months, and even horrendous years at times. Just because you are in the midst of unfortunate circumstances doesn’t mean you need to stay on the Pain Train. You have a choice to wallow in the swamp of misery or to frolic in the fields of fun. Here are 10 reasons why you should hop off of the Pain Train, and book a ticket on the Positivity Plane.
There have been times when we look at our lives and go "How the heck did I get here?". Thankfully, if we're headed in the wrong direction, we can turn around.
I'd love to know your stories of making changes and making things right and your best tips on how to make those u-turns in life.
I discuss some of the local farmer's markets in my town and the benefit of buying directly from the farmers that grow your food. I also share my week's CSA share.
