I recall hearing that statement and initially failing to grasp it’s true meaning. From what I can gather, it is essentially about making the best of every situation which presents itself. Some of those situations may be more challenging than others. It is the adaptation of your approach that determines whether that situation will overshadow […]
Being grateful is truly an art and is a honed skill. What does being grateful truly mean to you, to each one of us? In my mind being grateful is when, at that time, you are immersed in an absolute state of appreciation. Truly, we can all be guilty of taking things for granted. It […]
I truly can say, with authority, that doing the practice of affirmations has transformed my life. This may appear a dramatic statement but it is most unequivocally true. Initially using positive statements such as- I love and approve of myself, did not come natural to me. However, the more I affirmed positive statements inwardly, the […]
I absolutely understand how time is of the essence and how we want to get the most out of any spare time we have. We want to get the freshest, tastiest, most nutrient dense foods as quickly as we can. I am going to share a few of my newly favorite alternatives, which can be […]
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I admit that my major downfall is consuming sweet foods which are filled with refined sugars. Having spoken with many friends and family, I know I am not alone in this absolute addiction. This life long addiction riddles me with guilt, I know sugar is an immune suppressant . What can I do,what can we […]
Lately I have been fortunate enough to have had new additions to my extended family. Witnessing that mother carry that child and see the miracle of his or her’s entry into this world, it is truly awe inspiring. As we see the various stages in the child’s development, we observe their behavior, we actually learn […]
I love my sleep and we all can agree that sleep is vital in maintaining optimum health. For those of us working 9-5, trying to fit in family, commitments etc, optimizing our time is paramount. I have come to the realization that really, even if you can fit in a little of what you want […]
We may view seeds as the source of life, from which plants grow. Do we really consider or know that seeds could provide innumerable benefits to our health also? When taking an apple, do we discard the seeds? I would advise keeping that seed and chewing it instead. Apple seeds contain a substance known as […]
Today I encountered a predicament,perhaps other non meat, non dairy consumers, face. I spoke out about the perils of consuming dairy and was faced with anger, defensiveness and outrage. The person in question could not align my story with what they had been fed by the media, throughout their lives. How could it possibly be, […]
This is a post dedicated to making you think, to reflect. Beautiful quotes to induce beautiful thoughts. ‘The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind’ Quote by William James ‘Instead of seeing the rug being pulled from under us, we can learn […]