Summer is a time when I put in a little extra effort to relax and unwind. With that comes treating the whole body well and mind body wellness. Today, I’m embarking on another meditation journey that is being so graciously hosted by Deepak Chopra and Oprah. This time we are working towards turning our deepest…
As I have always been fascinated by the mysticism of the East, I’m also mesmerized by the glitter and dance of Bollywood – the Indian equivalent of Hollywood film and drama. So, if you are into the Bollywood scene at all you may be aware that we are having a rare Bollywood event in New…
When most Americans think about the 4th of July they congruently think about BBQ’s. What about dessert? I think Cherry Pie is the vintage American treat. Traditionally eaten in midsummer with the harvest of cherries in North America, the culture of Cherry Pie perfectly coincides with America’s Independence Day on July 4th. With that comes…
As we stroll into June we can reflect on the many turns that the sixth month of the year represent. According to the Roman calendar, June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, the goddess of marriage. Perhaps that is why so many young brides crave a June wedding, aside from the very pleasant weather that…
The movie “You’ve Got Mail” has plenty of foodie scenes. Why wouldn’t it? The film is directed and co-written by Nora Ephron, who was a food lover and the author of Heartburn, a novel in which recipes are threaded through the whole along with anecdotes which drive the story along and humanize the narrator and lead…
As we come to the end of this meditation experience, today is a bonus day that is intended to tie up the message that hope is the future. I hope you enjoyed joining me on this journey and I hope to bring you many more enriching experiences through this evolving blog. “Hope is not dead,…
“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.” – Lao Tzu Message of the Day The idea of enlightenment is generally understood as a remote, hard to attain state of knowledge and peace. And it is true that the fully matured state of spiritual awakening is far removed from the typical everyday existence of most…
“Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.” – Samuel Smiles Message of the Day In today’s meditation, we explore the role of hope in the healing process of forgiveness. We learn that blame, judgment, and resentment are based on false perceptions of our…