As I was walking out of the gym yesterday with several of my SilverSneakers students, we all exchanged good-byes, but one stood out amongst the rest. One man (who happens to do some motivational speaking) responded "MAKE it a GREAT weekend." I loved that expression and the idea that we have can take that much control over our time. Not just "HAVE a GOOD weekend," but "MAKE a … [Read more...] about MAKE it a GREAT Weekend
Archives for September 2011
Svaha. Treat Every Act as Special and Sacred. Svaha.
It's easy to say "live in the moment." It's not easy to explain how to live in the moment, and for many of us that is a challenging task, but one we must all work on in order to truly achieve inner peace and open ourselves up to the multitude of blessing we ALL have. Getting in touch with the rhythm of our hearts or the rise and fall of our chest as we breath, without judging … [Read more...] about Svaha. Treat Every Act as Special and Sacred. Svaha.
The Circle of Life
Several years ago, when I started making Vegan Feast Thursday dinners, I struggled with the question of what the heck to make. Now, several years later (and a vegan myself) I struggle with the many, many choices! Like so many other consumers, I have become more of a coupon clipper (gotta love Red Plum) and a value shopper, loving the BOGO (Buy One Get One free) offers at my … [Read more...] about The Circle of Life
Making Time
"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson and Albert Einstein." -H. Jackson Brown, Jr. I forgot how much I love that quote. One of my favorite of all times. … [Read more...] about Making Time
Back to School or Let’s Get Growing
From the time we are children, at least in the USA, we tend to associate the day after Labor Day with the end of summer and a new school year. Even though here in south Florida, the school year starts in August and summer is eternal, most of us still feel today is the start of new beginnings. Keeping with that theme, I will be starting a brand new class strength training … [Read more...] about Back to School or Let’s Get Growing