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The Gift of Presence

The Gift of Presence

Being fully present in the moment is the greatest gift you can offer yourself and others. We humans are wired to seek and thrive in connection with one another, to feel the experience of our life having purpose and meaning, and to emit joy flowing effortlessly through us. The most potent way you can gift yourself and others the felt…

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TURMERIC TEA – LIQUID GOLD

TURMERIC TEA – LIQUID GOLD

The winter winds are howling. Yesterday, according to USA Today, 49 of 50 states had snow on the ground! It’s time to snuggle inside with a warm drink that heals. I have concocted a recipe for a yummy hot elixir that has become my daily morning ritual – Turmeric Tea.  A member of the ginger family, turmeric (pronounced tur-mer-ik) has long been…

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2020 Vision

A student recently asked if yoga was good for vision and continued to share with me that each time she attends class after work and changes clothes in her company’s ladies locker room (yes, Hunter Engineering is incredibly wise), she needs her glasses to read the lock. Then after the hour of breathing, strengthening and stretching together, she consistently sees…

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Therapeutic Crafting

Therapeutic Crafting

Crafting – whether with ceramics, paint, wire, wool or flowers – is a wonderful way to wind-down from stress, and to cultivate more creativity. The rhythmic and repetitive nature of creating with your hands is calming, comforting and contemplative. Research shows that knitting and other forms of textile crafting such as sewing, weaving, macrame-ing and crocheting have quite a lot…

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50 Truths I’ve Learned
in 50 Years of Living

Yoga is the answer Facebook memories are time warp reality checks Eating close to the earth makes most sense to me Kids are the supreme teachers of life lessons The book is always better than the movie You’re never too old for airplane Today is a gift Cycling always makes my day better Loving fiercely is worth it Life humbles you,…

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St. Louis VegFest

St. Louis VegFest

St. Louis VegFest Sunday, October 13, 2019 Facebook Website Instagram The St. Louis Animal Rights Team (START) is delighted to present the Second Annual St. Louis VegFest on August 4 in Forest Park! This festival is a one-day event that champions the ethical, health, and environmental benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. It’s been estimated that 140,000 vegetarians and vegans live in the greater…

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