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A date with my son.
Last evening, while we waited for my daughter to come home from a camping trip, my son and I went on a date. He is 13, sprouting a peach fuzz moustache and some acne, and has a handsome smile. He...
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Want to meditate but don’t have time?
Do you find yourself making excuses for not meditating? Do work, children and chores take precedence over your spiritual practice? Do you feel your soul calling you into the silence, but the chores...
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Spice up your health with Star Anise.
One of the most beautiful spices, the star-shaped spice, star anise has an exotic look and flavor. Native to China and Vietnam, star anise is used in various stews, soups and broths. The pods of the...
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Small Stories, Big You.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~ Maya Angelou How many of us have felt so small that we only reached for small things? How many of us have lived a life of...
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Types, use & healing properties of Salt.
Salt is quite possibly the oldest seasoning known to man. Besides playing the role of flavoring agent, its primary purpose was the preservation of food. And food preservation was important for the...
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The gap between All Love & No Love.
Life is a blend of desire, karma and consciousness. This epiphany came to me right after my 43rd birthday. Just this morning I was sitting outside my house tying my shoe laces and asked myself the...
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Self-expression negates suppression.
The art of being human requires a lot of work. Actually, a lot of love. We are born as little beings of consciousness. Ready and eager for life. We are here for a rich array of experiences – for our...
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Spice Revolution: Winter Cinnamon Heart.
“Cinnamon bites and kisses simultaneously.” ~ Vanna Bonta Everyone uses cinnamon whether in savory foods or sweets. It is a sweet spice that even children love. Native to the Malabar Coast of India,...
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My Crusade for Humility.
I love life. And its twisted, topsy-turvy rides. I’ve cultivated greater appreciation for it since I turned 40. If it makes life easier, I’m willing to explore it, devour it and digest it. My latest...
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Nine simple tips to survive & enjoy the holidays.
“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind.” ~ Mary Ellen Chase The holidays are about family and celebrating. But they can also be a time of great stress for many. Family conflicts...
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Medicinal Powers of Cloves.
Used for centuries for their medicinal properties, cloves are the dried flower buds of a tree. Native to Indonesia, they are also harvested in India, Pakistan, Madagascar and Sri Lanka and Zanzibar....
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A game called Transformation.
Transformation is such a buzz word. It is so overused that it has lost its meaning for some people. I’m one of those people who is crusading for transformation, so I talk about it often with my...
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The Art of Vulnerability.
Are you okay with being vulnerable? I have not been able to be vulnerable and authentic many times in my life. I’ve found an out in situations even before there was reason for an out. I’ve planned...
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Impatiently Alive.
I’ve always been impatient. I like getting things done. I like to make things happen. I get excited about a project and won’t stop until I complete it. If my soul is stirred by a great workshop...
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Entrepreneurship is an Inside Job.
A Messenger Maker for Your Business? As a conscious entrepreneur, how many times have you longed for a mentor who could help you discover your divine message? How many of you have craved support and...
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The Return of the Feminine Rebel.
You are born a rebel. You will live a life of joyful, sassy rebellion. And you will die a rebel. Welcome to the rebellion! It is in your blood. You may feel that you don’t fit into your family...
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