Robin Bird burning Like a Phoenix Rising I melt in the heart of pain Where I fight to come alive again! Recently I have been held captive by a series of long, and seemingly unbearable episodes of migraines, spine and joint pain. Not to mention a rather pessimistic approach. Yes, that’s right, even a yogi […]

While waiting outside in line for an iced tea with about eight other people I noticed a man of questionable demographic approach, perhaps homeless, but not sure.  He had shaggy, layered clothing, the soles of his shoes were quiet worn but still looked incredibly durable, and a big backpack creatively reinforced with duct tape strapped […]

I challenged myself with an assignment to eat four meals in silence and solitude to simply explore an area of my every day life that is so important and yet so over looked. When I was single I had a weekly dinner date with myself at a nice restaurant and sat with a book or […]

The first time I lived alone the excitement of furnishing, decorating and BEing in my very own space was almost unbearable.  The first morning waking up in my new, autonomous-independent-grown- up apartment I made a commitment to my morning routine; a commitment that clearly outlined the importance of preparing, smelling, pouring, and tasting of delicious […]

Greetings, We have all heard the expression, “you are what you eat”, but what about  “you are what you think.”  Join me while as I explore the mind-body connection and how the power of optimism affects our health and the aging process. The mind body connection: Traditionally western views have treated the mind and body […]