My Invisible Friends
I get by with a little help from my (invisible) friends – in fact, the microbes in our gut outnumber the cells in our body 10 – 1! Because they … Continue readingMy Invisible Friends
Tag: Daily Living
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Perception
I remember Walter Cronkite used to end his news report by saying, “And that’s the way it is,” and I believed him. I know now that this is just one … Continue readingPerception
What’s the lesson?
I received this as an opening line in a message from a friend. “I’ve been asking myself WWJD (What Would Janet Do)?” I thought it was funny, and especially so … Continue readingWhat’s the lesson?
Connecting through the Heart
Diet and exercise are important aspects of heart health, but they are only part of the complete picture. Common language reminds us of this when we speak of what warms … Continue readingConnecting through the Heart
Public Service Announcement
One of my yoga students wanted to share the following statement as a Public Service Announcement (P.S.A.) for alternative or holistic solutions for people suffering with anxiety: “When I started … Continue readingPublic Service Announcement
Who gives a crap? I hope you do!
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States could save 470,000 trees, 1.2 million feet of cubic landfill space, and 169 million gallons of water if everyone in … Continue readingWho gives a crap? I hope you do!
Expectations
I saw this quote in a book. I’ve been through this all before, there was a book that was big in Christian circles back when I was in High School … Continue readingExpectations
Steady and Comfortable
Cats know how to be steady and comfortable. Yogis know that a good yoga pose is steady and comfortable, as described in the Yoga Sutras. How do we know if … Continue readingSteady and Comfortable
Outside
This is for my neighbor who has been walking outside for three months now, and says he feels better than he has in years! So much better that he’s going … Continue readingOutside
Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Ah, a good night’s sleep… nothing is more refreshing. In contrast, nothing is more frustrating than being rudely jolted awake by an alarm clock, only to find we are feeling … Continue readingTips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Stick with whole foods
It is not likely that we would eat four feet of sugar cane, but on the other hand, it is very likely that we would drink a 12 oz coke. … Continue readingStick with whole foods
Response-ability
I once saw a guy throw his phone down onto a cement sidewalk after receiving some sort of news he didn’t like. I thought, “Yup, that’s a redhead.” and “He … Continue readingResponse-ability