Living in a World of Worry

“Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere” – Erma Bombeck With the world topsy-turvey, the fear of the unknown is running untethered. And while “times they are a-changing,” as Bob Dylan prophetically sings, living in a world of worry, designed with a shaky foundation of what-ifs, will not solve the anxiety many are experiencing. Life does not move forward if we…

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Shedding Our Costumes

Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation. ~ Oscar Wilde An opportunity is at hand. The global pandemic has become a facilitator to slow us down and allow us to reassess our lives. Many have felt an acceleration of purpose while others are struggling for the purpose at all. Rumblings of dissatisfaction are a sign that change is…

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How to Win a 100 mile Horse Race: a Metaphor For Life

Transcript from PechaKucha talk with @wyldepeople How to Win a 100-Mile Horse Race. First, I never enter a race to win; I always intend to do my best. Sometimes just finishing is a victory. Once such a race comes to mind, it is called the Tevis Cup. One horse, one rider, 100 miles, one day, 24 hours to finish. It is the granddaddy of Endurance racing; many consider it the…

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After the Pause…

All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.      ~ Bruce Lee Moving towards completing our stay-at-home mandates, commonly referred to as the Pause, conversations are underway discussing what re-entry into our new world looks like. While the what if’s and what could be are plentiful, the one constant is: we will not be returning to what was. Our…

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Wake up Call

A global wake-up call is sounding. COVID-19 exposes the disease in our lives, alerting humankind of the imbalances we have perpetrated on our environment, relationship with animals, and within ourselves. COVID-19 is not the enemy. It has no malice or intent to destroy the planet. Instead, it is a wake-up call to readjust our priorities. This is not the first time we have been prompted to examine our actions. We…

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Living off the Grid Taught Me Less is Not a Disadvantage

When you have nothing to waste you waste nothing. In the mid 70’s, I moved to Maui, upcountry, onto a 9+ acre property, and into a less than 500 square foot shack. It was of single-wall construction, meaning you could see through some of the planks, and if not controlled, the Kukui grass would make its way inside. Elevated from the kitchen was the living area. Tibetan rugs and pillows…

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Skin Care Tonic Smoothie

Healthy skin starts from inside. Eating a clean natural diet, drinking lots of fresh water, and avoiding toxic environments whenever possible. Here’s a nice way to start the day or a good lunch replacement meal. 2/3 cup. of non-dairy milk:  almond milk/ pea milk/ oat milk/ cashew milk/rice milk 1 cup of yogurt or if vegan, cashew milk yogurt 1/2 cup of your favorite berries (blueberries are best!) 1/2 of…

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Don’t Let Emotions Disrupt A Quiet Mind

You can’t calm the storm, what you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Reality is hitting us: sheltering in place is the new normal. Yet, while many find their stride in creating new routines, others are stuck, struggling to cope. Whether we are frazzled, stoic, or going with the flow depends on our emotions. They can be our salvation or our demise. Emotions…

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Pomegranate Goldenberry Tonic

My ANTIOXIDANT hit for the day: Juice together: I use my ancient Acme Juicer 1. The seeds of 3  large Pomegranates 2. Goldenberries aka Gooseberries 6 OZ 3. 2 Inches fresh ginger root. Juice it all together and place in a glass jar for later if you don’t drink it all at once. It packs a punch of tangy, spicy and sweet anti-oxidants. Great for our blood, arthritis, eyes memory,…

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Foods to Boost the Immune System

The idea of  Food as Medicine has been around for centuries. What we eat can be the reason behind many chronic diseases and debilitating conditions.  By eating a healthier diet with attention to the nutritional and medicinal properties of the food we consume can help prevent illness and if ill, help us to regain our health. Immune Boosting Foods Citrus: Vitamin C is said to boost the production of white…

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