Lessons on bringing to this world my true present self When I reflect on the state of the world, I notice a stark contrast between the values and priorities of some people and others. So much of a recurring theme in the challenges we face is this contrast, that all I can conclude is this: The universe […]
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Nature’s laws, deeper nourishment, and the pleasant edge of not knowing, my anchors back to balance How do you cope when life throws you a curveball, like the sudden theft of your bike at a cozy coffee shop? A Welcome Interruption Coinciding with a desire for a warm and creamy pumpkin beverage, a mini gap
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“Even though I know you’re going to make me give up chocolate and ice cream, I’m very excited about learning more about Ayurveda principles!” I recently found these words in my inbox. More than just giving me a good giggle, they brought me back to the first treasure Ayurveda has given me:The key to teaching
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Daisies and I surely are happy to be basking in a cool breeze, and moonlight while at Charlotte Beach after some hot and muggy days. Summer announced itself with a big splash this past week here in Rochester. This drastic weather change offers the perfect opportunity to put on our ‘Ayurveda shades’ and ask: What
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Discouraged? Presence will awaken your creativity, and this in turn will restore your courage Keeping my antennas up for new ways to make my mini contribution to a healthier and happier world, and inspired by my Papi having just overcome a heart attack, the idea of a ‘Breaththon’ once came to heart. Considering the 26.219
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Reenergize your body and renew your clarity According to Ayurveda, from appetite to elimination, cultivating optimal digestion is your first defense against disease. Do you tend towards lethargy and sluggishness, especially in the early Spring? Is there a heaviness in the stomach? Is your appetite slow, yet you tend to overeat? Is your thirst sparse?
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Your tendencies may be undeniable, yet they do not control your choices. “I went from enjoying tropical weather in a tank top to getting soaked by heavy hailing and freezing within minutes,” my Sister, who lives in LA, described her version of the increasingly temperamental weather everywhere these days. Now, as much as it was
Honor your desires, but be selective, please The ‘romance bug’ bit me early. Blame it on the fact that I grew up in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, where Bossa Nova ruled the scene. Well, only partially because, while I found myself jamming to Joao Gilberto, Chico Buarque, Elis Regina, and the like, my
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Let this season be the launch pad to a more harmonious year. Here is a simple reality that launched me into a lifestyle that no longer justified feeling burned out or wiped out but instead one that prioritizes harmony. Before I can pull more out of myself, I must learn to fill up! Although it
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Your senses, intellect, and relationship to time are each intrinsically linked to your well-being. Discerning ‘what is what’ when it comes to the choices that grant access to a sense of ease vs. those that lead towards dis-ease (lack of ease) is no big mystery when all is well. Yet, when all is not well,
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