During this holiday time, I have been giving a lot of attention, both personally and teaching classes, to "opening the heart." We often think of our heart as a vessel to pump blood, and in terms of the mechanics of our bodies, that is obviously true. But what about everything else the heart has to handle. Our hearts our also storage units for the truly countless emotional … [Read more...] about Let Your Love Grow
On the peaceful side
Stop and Smell the Roses…and Herbs and Fruits, Too!
If stress is getting to you (or even if it isn't) it is time to stop and smell the roses. They really do have incredible power to help reduce stress, as they contain a chemical called linalool, a proven stress reducer. Aromatherapy is a powerful superhero against stress and herbs such as lavender and basil and fruits such as oranges, grapes and mangoes all contain linalool! … [Read more...] about Stop and Smell the Roses…and Herbs and Fruits, Too!
Words to Ponder
"We've got a sort of brainwashing going on in our country. Do you know how they brainwash people? The repeat something over and over. And that's what we do in this country. Owning things is good. More money is good. More property is good. More commercialism is good. More is good. More is good. We repeat it--and have it repeated to us--over and over until nobody … [Read more...] about Words to Ponder
We Have Sprung, Have You?
What a great night celebrating springing ahead. We didn't get much sleep, but sleep can wait... If you live in a state that changes your clocks and you haven't done so yet, this would definitely be the time! Enjoy your Sunday. Much love from our house, to yours. … [Read more...] about We Have Sprung, Have You?
Keeping it Simple
"The simplification of life is one of the steps to inner peace. A persistent simplification will create an inner and outer well-being that places harmony in one's life." --Peace Pilgrim … [Read more...] about Keeping it Simple