Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
We talk about the “Oh My God,” moments in our life and I can truly say I have just experienced an Oh My God moment. Please gift yourself with a heaven on earth moment by experiencing this short film piece. The film maker of this riveting piece is Louie Schwartzberg and the clip called Gratitude tells…
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I attended a parent meeting with the principal of my sons’ school the other day. He was focusing on the pressures that high school students feel when it comes to grades. “If I hear a kid asking how they can get their grade from an 88 to a 90, I tell them that they’re asking…
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Most mothers are becoming supermoms. Being a supermom is someone that can perfectly balance work and home-life responsibilities. It’s being the PTA mom-of-the-year to landing that big sales lead at work. Yet, is the supermom myth bad for a working mother’s health? According to recent research released by the University of Washington, it is. Whether…
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Do you find yourself wondering when your kid’s heavy backpack became as big as them? You are certainly not alone. Schools systems around the country are eliminating locker use because they encourage bullying, disorderly conduct, and criminal activity. Locker less school systems see a dramatic improvement in students’ organizational skills and social conduct. Many educators…
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Let’s Break The Cycle! Sharon is a bright, successful woman who sits across from me on the couch. Seeking help after many years of compulsive eating, she states emphatically: “I’m the definition of crazy, Dina. Doing the same thing and expecting different results, huh?” A single woman in her 30’s, she is married to her…
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There are certain places in life where perfectionism is a good thing. I want my brain surgeon and my airline pilot to be perfectionists. If it’s a matter of life and death, then get it right! But applying perfectionism to food and exercise is a recipe for disaster (granted, for folks with food allergies or…
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Disasters are stressful for everyone and can be especially so for children there are several ways for easing children’s stress. Hurricane Irene swept across the Eastern seaboard this week bringing heavy rain and flooding to multiple states. A lot of displaced populations were creating stress and havoc for thousands. And now that Hurricane Irene has…
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Recently our foal, Sydney, was born premature and was very ill. We rushed her to the University of Georgia Veterinarian Hospital in Athens, GA. I sent an email to my good friends and told them Sydney was very sick and asked them to pray for her. Rosemary had build a healing horse altar. After this,…
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An altar is a sacred space you can create anywhere–in your home, on your desk or in your outdoor garden. You can create an altar wherever you want and you can use this special, meaningful place to meditate, pray, or just focus during your busy day. Understanding the meaning of altars will help you create your…
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Chef Kristia Paz shares easy food tips to enhance your everyday living.
