What is Mindfulness? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it in 2 different ways: “The quality or state of being mindful” “The practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis” It’s turning off the automated moves and living...
After returning from a trip to Mexico, I realized that I never consumed a single burrito while south of the boarder. A sudden craving came over me, but I also wanted something with a Middle-Eastern taste. So, I decided to create a Mediterranean burrito. And...
Roasted chickpeas are so easy to make and a healthy alternative to chips of other processed "foods." Ingredients: 2 Cans of chickpeas/garbanzo beans Extra Virgin Olive oil or Coconut oil Sea Salt Optional spices to choose from: Curry, cumin, garam masala, smoked paprika, turmeric, tarragon or thyme Here's to...
Now is the only time that is real. Now is when we live our lives, for tomorrow is promised to no one and each of our choices creates a new path for our future. The past is a time that we can reflect on, to learn from,...
When your garden is abundant with full heads of cabbage, it’s time to make sauerkraut. Preserving cabbage in this way not only allows you to eat it all year long but bestows upon your gut some very beneficial bacteria. These natural probiotics are known to...
Chronic Disease Chronic disease is preventable and often reversible. It is the failure point of modern medicine which is superb at adding band-aids to the patient population for fixing the list current symptoms, but fails to get to the root of the problem that only persists...
I think any new age that ends with a zero really begins to create reflection and this is no different for me. I've been reflecting on this a lot. There was a time in my life when I didn't think I would ever make it...
Traveling to places unknown can be your greatest adventure and where you find the greatest growth. As a young adult, funds were always tight and travel seemed to be an out-of-reach luxury. Obtaining a house, car and basic needs were the priorities and travel never...
Great joy can come from turning trash to treasure. Not only is there a thrill in making and then owning something gorgeous without breaking the bank, but the creativity involved in thinking outside the box and having the vision to take something out of the...
For some, buying organic is a given and for others a luxury they would like but can’t afford. For others it’s a waste of money, perhaps they think it a scam and a needless extra thing to worry about when eating. Well here is my...