“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ― Ruth Reichl Buddha bowls are a nourishing way to eat healthy while allowing everyone sharing the meal with you to create their very own personal bowl of goodness. These are hearty bowls of pure foods such as greens,…
“Silence.” What have we lost in today’s noisy, distracting, frenetic society? The pace of life seems to be constantly quickening. Everyone senses it. Just ask. With the quicker pace of time, seems to also come a lot more noise. Just as I’m enjoying the sounds of a gentle breeze rustling the late summer leaves, I am interrupted by…
There are times when despite being armed with an arsenal of tools or practices for well-being, finding a sense of ease can seem elusive. And often, the harder one tries the more frustration arises. Once the momentum of frustration starts, attempting to stop it can feel like stepping in front of a speeding bullet train. When I have…
Amidst our long work hours, stressful lives, poor eating habits and the ever-changing weather, our skin can take a bit of a beating. Stress, unhealthy foods, and a lack of skin care are all known contributors to acne. Acne not only affects teenagers going through puberty, but it can affect anyone with hormonal imbalances. Some…
How often do you find yourself stuck in the same routine? Perhaps you eat the same thing for breakfast, drive the same route to work, or simply go about life and business as usual. On Saturday, I led a workshop with fellow TMC teacher, Lauren. Our intention was to hold a safe space for participants to be…
Last Saturday while teaching my meditation class, the sound of road construction roared outside the studio during the entire hour. As I walked around the room, leading the class on awareness of the breath and noticing the rise and fall of the chest, jackhammers decimated the asphalt, the road crew shouted directions to each other,…
As I considered this week’s suggested practice, I came across one of my favorite quotes from poet and naturalist, Diane Ackerman. It is a lyrical consideration of the multiple aspects of the self: “Who would deduce the dragonfly from the larva, the iris from the bud, the lawyer from the infant? …We are all shape-shifters…
This past week, the subject of relationships has been at the forefront of my mind: from those with family and friends, co-workers, to even the casual interactions that occur on a daily basis. It is through the magic alchemy of relationship that we come to know ourselves. Through the mirror of relationship we see our…
Recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with my dear friend Melinda for a late afternoon lunch at her home. It had been over a year since we had seen each other. For lunch, she prepared these amazing vegan summer rolls, accompanied by refreshing raspberry smoothies. The ingredients for lunch were sourced almost entirely…
Creating a sustainable, healthy lifestyle involves mindfulness, and a little bit of creativity. Although people know that a healthy diet is essential to a longer, healthier life, we often find it difficult and time consuming to prepare healthier meals. With a little planning, preparing meals can be more pleasurable as well as more efficient if…