To Be Love
We all know what it means to show love, to be in love, to fall in love but how do we “be” love? It’s different from being loving which is about how we show our love. Being love is about More→
Fly Healthy Fly Strong
A couple of hours until boarding, remember everything—no liquids over four ounces, leave the Swiss Army knife and multi-purpose tool at home in the desk drawer. Oh yeah, I did pack the phone charger after all.
Good, now on to what More→
Asking for a Raise or Promotion
Asking for a raise or promotion can be at the time…challenging. However, sometimes it is very necessary to speak with your supervisor about taking your career to the next level. While nothing is ever a sure-fire guarantee, especially when it More→
Playing the Edge
There has been a consistent theme running through my conversations lately. With my teachers and friends, I have been discussing the idea of playing it safe versus playing the edge and pushing one’s self.
The reason it has been coming up More→
My Favorite Anti-Inflammatory Juice
This formula is simple but does it ever work. Say good bye to those spring exercise aches and pains if you drink this good tasting tonic on a regular basis, i.e., three or four glasses per week.
Ingredients:
2 large organic apples—I More→
Loving Kindness
What we “do” for another is one of the most important ways in which we show love. There is, however, another way to express love and that is by what we “be.” Being love means carrying love inside of you More→
5 Tips for Setting Up Your Home Office
1. If possible, create a separate space in your home, away from noise, distractions, and the kitchen.
2. Make sure you have a good filing system and file papers regularly.
3. Get a chair that you’ll sit in comfortably and that is More→
Happy Friday
It’s supposed to be a beautiful 77 degrees and today here in NYC. Make sure you get out and enjoy the weather, breathe in the spring air, and smile at a stranger. Hope you have a great weekend! On behalf of More→
Listen/Silent
It is interesting to me that the same letters that make up the word listen are used for the word silent. If we give it some thought we might realize that when we listen we are often not really listening More→
Setting Goals
In 1921, Stanford University began studying children who had genius level IQs. They discovered that IQ or intelligence was not the most vital element for success, but rather, self-confidence, perseverance, and an inclination to set goals. In other words, the More→
Gratitude on Tax Day
I don’t like paying taxes, and I don’t know anyone who does. My father has always said that you should feel grateful if you are paying taxes, “It means you are not poor.” This year more than ever I appreciate what often More→
9 Ways to Lower Cholesterol
Most of us know we should eat as many servings of fresh, raw fruits and vegetables every day as we can. However, sometimes we just can’t, don’t or won’t do it, see what else will help you lower your cholesterol! More→
Roots for Health
Liver season is in full force, so here’s how we going to take things to the next level. First take some organic peppermint tea and brew a good strong mug in some spring water. Next step is to take some More→
Shame = I’m not okay.
In both my personal and professional experience I have found the most difficult emotion to recognize, to access and to own is shame. It is so painful that we hide it very deep inside and cannot easily get at it. Most of the time we don’t even know it’s there… More→
Taking it in
To “take it in” is an expression not commonly used and is even less understood. In its simplest form it means that we really hear what another person is saying to us. The operative word here is really… More→
Leave Work at a Reasonable Hour
The key to being productive at work – as well as a happy and balanced person – is to make time for your life… More→
Smoothies in Paradise
Aloha! I just returned from a fabulous vacation with my family in Kona, Hawaii (the “Big Island”). We had such a good time! It was great to get to sample all the locally grown produce like mangos, several different types More→
A Liver Friendly Salad – no worries there’s no liver in it
Good Early Morning,
Anyone up for some tai chi, or a shot of green juice?
So now that we are in the thick of spring, which we call liver season in Chinese medicine, here is a raw and cooked salad that is More→
Willingness
One of the most important factors in any personal growth work is willingness. If you are on a path of self-discovery, it is of utmost importance that you be willing to look at yourself and to do whatever is required More→
