You will never hear me complain about getting older. My gorgeous husband died at 40 and I see getting older as a gift that he will never enjoy. I am four years younger than my husband so it feels strange that I have caught up to him. Today I am forty and as the smile …
Self-Care
Have you been on a plane and heard the flight attendant tell you to put on your oxygen mask first? The immediate response is, "No way, I need to take care of my kids (husband, mother, best friend, stranger in the seat next to me...). This idea clashes with our instinct doesn't it? What does …
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Gratitude always wins
As I wake up at the beach, walk my dog Happy and then make a green juice full of vegetables I can not help feeling lucky. It is still early and the children are sound asleep and I am enjoying looking out to the water. On Sunday we were driving on the highway and six …
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Pain in our past
Did you know that when we hold onto the PAIN of our PAST we allow fear to navigate our future. My painful past is important and plays a big part in my life and the lives of my three children. However I am also learning that sometimes it is necessary to stop looking in the …
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To live like a lotus flower
Last week in yoga we focused on the Lotus flower and all of its beauty and meaning. I have always had a strong connection to these beautiful flowers. You may have even noticed that I have a photo of a lotus flower on the top of my blog. They grow in muddy water and manage …
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Food Glorious Food – Italy
When I think of Italy I think of pasta, pizza, tomatoes, mozzarella. To my surprise Italians are very aware of gluten allergies. All Italians are tested for gluten sensitivity at an early age. Those who test positive receive some fabulous benefits – a monthly stipend from the government so they can purchase gluten-free food. It’s …
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Food Glorious Food – Paris
My nutritional approach is simple. If it grows, eat it, if it doesn't grow, don't eat it. It is easy to be ravaged by guilt when we stray from our dietary goals. In Paris I was determined to be guided by my body. When trying my first croissant I was very interested to see how …
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Food Glorious Food – London
My eating philosophy involves clean eating. When I say clean eating I mean eating whole, organic, healthy and fresh foods. My goal with this type of eating is for my body, skin and soul to glow with health and also  give me endless energy. It has required some patience but after exactly a year and a …
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Pure Love
In the last two months we have had two new babies born into our family. A baby girl and a baby boy. As we visited each baby in hospital I could not help think that these little babies are total LOVE. They  LOVE every inch of their bodies. They have no guilt, no shame, and no comparison. …
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You are loved
You are loved. The words that every one of us needs to hear. When we do someone a kind deed or help someone in need we are saying you are loved. When we really listen to someone or give him or her our unconditional support we are saying you are loved. I have been thinking …
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Multiple Strengths 