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A Cup is more than a cup

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 coffee, a ritual almost as important as a write of passage into adulthood.  As I set off to scoop the grinds and brew the water,…

How positive thinking affects the aging process

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 as separate entities, laying a scientific foundation for advances in surgery and pharmaceuticals.  However, prior to the 17 century almost all aspects of medicine throughout the…

Reflection of the Soul

One beautiful, sacred, Sunday afternoon, my sons and I were lying on the couch cuddling. We were calm and content and inspired by the company of one another, as well as the company of stillness and ease that comes with allowing yourself to unfold in space with ones you love. We closed our eyes and drifted deep into one another, coasting in and out of trance, in and out of time, giving ourselves entirely to the experience of BEing. We…

When the mind is under stress the body and skin suffer too

This article published in Natural Awakenings Greetings! Psychological and medical research has proven that there is a strong correlation between good mental health and good physical health. How we choose to deal with and cope with events in our daily lives can have great influence on our overall well being. Chronic stress is perhaps the most common and familiar emotional contribution to health and skin problems. Effect of stress on the heart Chronic stress has been proven to significantly increases…