When I was about 20 years old, my sister taught me how to meditate. Thank you, Arlene. Like riding a bike, it is something you may or may not use often, but never forget how to do. Though I am far from faithful about my meditation, through the years I have used it like a tool, pulling it out when no other tool would do the trick. Many of my classes end with a minute or two … [Read more...] about Sit Still, Part 1
health and happiness
Drink Up
My mom taught me the importance of exercise, not just by example, but also by helping me get started in this field 29 years ago. My mom was ALWAYS trying to lose that last 5 pounds. She tried every diet under the sun and was always on one or another. Most everyone of those diets have been around the block and back, more than a few times. We are ALL trying so hard to find … [Read more...] about Drink Up
Making Connections
"Our breath plays a very important role in our life. The breath is the connecting link between the inner world of the mind and the world of the body and environment." Sri Sri Ravi Shankar It's no small wonder that when we take the time to JUST BREATHE we feel grounded, connected and definitely more clear. Makes sense to me that we ALL need to take the time to practice yoga, … [Read more...] about Making Connections
Drink this, not that…and ALWAYS Breathe!
Mitch subscribes to Men's Journal and often teases me that I get my hands on it before he gets a chance to even open it up. It's true. There is a great little section on health, exercise, mind-body, etc. All the stuff I love. It's important for me to get my information from different sources and since this is a bit more macho than most of the material I read, it offers a … [Read more...] about Drink this, not that…and ALWAYS Breathe!
Tools of Measurement
If you are obsessed with the scale, you may want to add a tape measurement to your weight control tool box. While many of us weigh in weekly, some daily and others (like myself) way too much, using a tape measure every month or so will help you have a better idea of what's going on in individual parts of your body. You can measure your waist, (the NARROWEST part of the torso) … [Read more...] about Tools of Measurement