It is winter and soup is on. I grew up with soup from my mother’s kitchen and vendor stands in Asia. The warm, flavorful liquid sends comfort to the belly, and the noodles give it substance. Here’s the secret that I recalled from the street vendors: drop an egg into the boiling water for poached,…
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We know the Gold Rule: “Treat others as one would like to be treated.” Assuming you are not a selfish, egocentric person, how about “Treat yourself as you would treat others?” Perhaps the energy of healing, compassion, boundary-blending, and cluelessness (Pisces/Neptune) is in the air. I find myself exhausted from giving away amble amount nurturing and…
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I love this book. It changed my life by lightening the burden I hold as a bereaved mother, healer, seeker. My View from Heaven juxtaposes the supernatural with doses of reality. It may sound woo-woo, but please be open-minded and this book will bring you gifts. It is wisdom from a spirit, J.T., who lived on Earth…
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Anti-inflammatory, calming, digestion-aiding, refreshing. After a jog on a hot afternoon, this treat replenishes the body and reminds of a spa. Makes 4 to 6 cups 1 whole cucumber, washed, sliced in one inch thickness, with skin 2 ripe bananas 5 sprigs of mint, leave on stem if it’s soft Splash of juice (I used orange peach mango) 3 cups…
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No need to run or rebel. No need to look for home. You are home. Tears stream down my face as I commune with the Spirits at the Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour in Boulder. I had stumbled upon its announcement on Facebook, and given the major musing about my work, identity, and the stubborn muffin-top around my…
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Lovingkindness is a mouthful. The masters use the concept to teach and spread compassion and love. When I stretch each morning, I say my lovingkindness prayer. It slows me down and puts me in a meditative state. I have modified this meditation to my liking. As I sit on the floor and pull my toes…
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