Since I have been sort of forced to lay off running for a bit, (injured my ankle, not sure how) I decided to dust off P90X and give it a go, again. While some of my work days are too filled with exercise to commit to the entire 6 day program, other days definitely allow me to put in an additional half hour to hour of fitness and of course I want to do things I don't do at the … [Read more...] about Push, Pull…and Step Away
Archives for January 2014
Soups on, Again…
Winter, even here in South Florida, is a perfect time for hearty home-made soups. Every time I make a pot, I am reminded of simple it is, and how far it goes. This weekend, it was a big pot of lentil, barley and mushroom soup that was cooking in the kitchen. After sautéing 5 stalks of chopped celery, 2 chopped onions and a few cloves of garlic for about 5 minutes, I added … [Read more...] about Soups on, Again…
Extraordinary Inspirations….
And finally, on Sunday, it is time to turn ordinary into inspiring. Chopra says that one day of the week should be extraordinary and believes that nothing is more extraordinary than connecting with our highest vision. He suggests reading inspiring poetry, looking at great art and listening to wonderful music, as these things all nourish the soul. Only your imagination limits … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Inspirations….
Re-creating Saturdays. Find YOUR Playground.
This weekend, I look forward to catching up a bit on the DVR, especially to watch the PBS special with Deepak, which I recorded on Thursday. I am also looking forward to finding ways to act out the Saturday theme, which is: turning work into recreation. Chopra says this: "The weekend is for play and relaxation, but too often we find ourselves still working, either around the … [Read more...] about Re-creating Saturdays. Find YOUR Playground.
Turn the Beat Around…
Welcome to Friday, the day we turn pessimistic into optimistic! Whatever negative thoughts go through your mind, today, pause and find a way to turn them around. Remember to have hope, think about new possibilities, and know that each day can be filled with countless small miracles. Try to move your focus away from what bothers you about a person and try to find all the … [Read more...] about Turn the Beat Around…