When the weather turns cooler, salad is not usually the first thing that comes to mind for lunch or dinner. However, salads can be hearty and comfortingly substantial without being too heavy during the seasonal shift to cooler weather. This BBQ beans and greens salad is inspired by Terry Hope Romero’s Salad Samarai cookbook which I…
As the temperatures drop and the leaves turn dramatic shades of orange and red, it is undeniable that Fall is here. In appreciating the colors this past weekend, I considered what it means to be mindful. Naturally, it is delicious when what is arising in the present moment evokes the sensation of pleasure, relaxation or…
Much is said these days about being “in the moment.” We long for the stillness that allows us to let go of the busyness of our lives. We yearn for an easier pace of life, and the opportunities to enjoy the simple things in life. The ephemeral moment is frustratingly hard to capture. The instant…
Does it feel like your life has been defined by busyness lately? Perhaps that sense of running from one activity or task to another is just life as usual. Have you ever taken a moment to consider if this is a sustainable lifestyle, or entertained another way of being? What would it be like to…
Where I live, summer is giving way to cooler fall temperatures and the days are getting shorter. As the weather changes, I notice that my body is starting to crave warmer, more comforting foods. It’s a good time to begin to shift from the astringent foods of summer such as raw salads to warmer soups…
That is just what yoga has to offer. If you are looking for a natural pain reliever, I encourage you to look to yoga. The healing power of yoga is real and there’s science to back it up (for all you down dog skeptics!) along with plenty of first hand experience and testimonials. The last…
I recently received an email from a coworker entitled “Brave Enough?”, outlining a twenty-one day challenge to eliminate negative self-judgment. At first, I was skeptical. Self-judgement is something everyone does, and it is very hard to alter the way you think, especially when it concerns the way you think about yourself. Despite my doubts, but…
The journey to living an authentic life can, at times, be scary and challenging. Often, we want the people in our lives to approve of our choices, or validate our feelings. For me, there have been many decisions that I have made that sometimes weren’t fully supported by either family or friends. Regardless of my…
What’s there for you right now, this very moment as you are reading this? Perhaps you are thinking: you don’t have time for this, deadlines are looming, your next meeting, the phone call you have to make, what to eat for lunch, the relief you’ll feel at the end of the day, why you haven’t…
I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy a restful and relaxing Labor Day. For me, regardless of how my day unfolds, first thing upon waking, I do my best to spend at least a few moments outside, checking in with myself. I set my intentions for the day, and then it’s ON. However, there…