Moving to a new city can be terrifying. It’s scary to leave your comfort zone and move to a new city, where you don’t know anyone and don’t know your way around, however research shows that “householders who desire to move and who do move generally report greater residential satisfaction with their new residence than […]
We all have those days, weeks, months, or even years when we just feel like everything is going wrong, everything is a struggle, and the world is out to get you. When you finally find the strength to climb to the top of one mountain, you find an even bigger mountain to tackle or a […]
Reconnect The longer you are in a relationship, the easier it is to lose that spark. Planning time for you and your lover to be alone is extremely important in helping you to reconnect. Running errands or going grocery shopping together is not always enough to reignite the spark. It may be difficult if […]
Who turns this into that? Sound into noise? Aroma into odor? Taste into pleasure or disgust? Who turns yes into no? Grace into unkindness? Who turns the present into the past? Who turns the now into the not-now? As-it-is into as-it-should-be? Silence into boredom? Stillness into restlessness? The ordinary into the menial? Who turns pain […]
In order to truly get a handle on stress we need to look at it from a holistic approach, looking at all the pieces of the puzzle that make us whole. The six areas include physical space, physical body, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Physical Space – De-Clutter and Organize Your Life Take […]
We hurry through the so-called boring things in order to attend to that which we deem more important, interesting. Perhaps the final freedom will be a recognition that everything in every moment is “essential” and that nothing at all is “important. By Helen M. Luke If you have any questions or comments, we […]
There is no controlling life. Try corralling a lightning bolt, containing a tornado. Dam a stream and it will create a new channel. Resist, and the tide will sweep you off your feet. Allow, and grace will carry you to higher ground. The only safety lies in letting it all in – the wild and […]
Another video of Alan Watts sharing his words of wisdom. If we are always chasing the future, which we have been taught to do ever since we were kids, we will never get there and we will never be happy. Living in the present is the only way to truly be happy. The future is […]
Deepak Chopra speaks about helping you move in the direction of wellbeing, perfect health, discovering your true self, resurrecting your soul, influencing the markers of aging at the cellular level and more… It is all about changing your perception. Listen to what he says about reinventing the body in this short 10 minute clip. […]
Looking for something to do this summer, but don’t want to burden your wallet? Here are some simple FREE Activities to take your mind off stress this summer. 1. Ground Yourself – Get Outside! Grounding yourself is a way to reconnect with the earth. Simply go outside, take your shoes off and walk around […]
Eat healthy to stay healthy this summer! Ditch your old salad for a new tastier, healthier salad. Trying to stay healthy but want to eat something delicious too? Try this new refreshing salad and learn a little bit about the benefits of these powerhouse greens at the same time. First things first, you need […]
Oil whaat? People are talking about oil pulling but what is it and what does it do? Oil pulling is an ancient folk remedy that supports oral health and has many other health benefits. What does it do? Using pure oils, such as coconut or sesame oil, help to pull toxic organisms, bacteria and […]
In this excerpt from Steve Jobs’ Stanford University Commencement Speech in 2005, 1 year after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Steve Jobs reminds us that life is short and we are all going to die. Remembering that we are all going to die motivates us to live each day to the fullest. Working […]
Many hobbies allow us to practice mindfulness and relieve stress because they drive us to focus on the present moment and task at hand. Hobbies allow racing thoughts to subside and the mind to be at ease, concentrating on our current movements. Being mindful allows us to fully enjoy the beauty of the moment, enlightening […]