Yes, I used a zip lining experience to practice overcoming fear through meditation. This was not necessarily planned, but I found myself at Diamante Eco Park in Costa Rica yesterday which has five zip lines. I have never been a big fan of zip lines and the thought of it made me a bit nervous, …
As much as we like to think that we know what others are thinking, we usually don’t. We may have a gut feeling which is often on point or at least in the right direction, but we simply cannot know exactly what others are thinking. I bring this up because I have been in recent …
Today is not just any day. Today marks the anniversary of the death of my son, Hayes. While I like to think that each passing day makes it easier, it doesn’t. Yes, I get stronger with each passing day, but the pain of his absence in my life is stronger than ever. I cry when …
Nothing ever became better through hate, ever. Choose to love–that doesn’t mean you have to like everything that happens, or every behavior that you see, but if you fill your heart with love, your stress will diminish and your glow will appear. All too often, we seek the ever so popular New year’s Resolution of …
I want to thank you all for your support before, during and after my 50 mile ultra trail race this past weekend. I never imagined I would do a race of that distance. I can remember when I never imagined that I would be a runner and almost gave up after a little knee pain, …
I know how tiring life can be. With today, January 23rd, being the birthday of my son who did on June 11. 2002 at the age of 4 1/2 months–I know how tiring life can be. There are days when it just seems too much, but have you ever noticed how that always passes? Regardless, …
Making your own sweet treats is not that difficult and the good part is that you can control what goes into those hearts of deliciousness. Why is that important? Because your body needs goodness to be optimal! Sooooo, if you want to have the sweet stuff, avoid the junk that is in most everything out there …
Hey guys! I want to encourage you to get up and get moving. Check out this short video about walking and how you can walk a mile in just 20 minutes (or less!). Do it!
What is food supposed to do for me? This may seem like a silly question, but you would be amazed at the responses to this question. It is very important that we understand the purpose of eating food. We have been brought up to be rewarded with food. It starts when we are infants. As a …
Ingredients: 2 cups grape tomatoes 1 garlic clove 1 ripe avocado 1/4 cup red onion 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 cup ripe mango (save a few small pieces for garnish) 5 sprigs fresh cilantro/leaves 1 tsp fresh lime juice Sprinkle of fine sea salt Sprinkle of chipotle seasoning Dash or two of your favorite …
