During the winter months, when the sun is down before dinner time and the weather is bitterly cold (or constantly raining in the case of my adopted city of Seattle), just stepping outside can seem downright unappealing. But spending more time at home doesn’t have to result in a nasty case of cabin fever. Here are a few tips that I’ve found useful for making the most of the chilly season. Continue reading
For most, the Internet has become a ubiquitous part of daily life. Many people work online all day and then spend evenings streaming movies. With the convenience of online banking, fewer customers step inside their local banks, while millions of shoppers make purchases without leaving home. And the Internet has replaced the phone as a quick way to stay in touch with family and friends. Continue reading
Aristotle said that “happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” Indeed, everyone wants to be happy. But what is happiness, really? Continue reading
After initial learning, some jobs turn into keeping all the nuts and bolts tightened. Blah. Feeling mentally restrained, my mind battled to wander into creative flow as duty called it away and the hands on the clock went by slower and slower. Continue reading
One of the most painful ordeals we face in life is heartache from loss of love. Though this is the case, the Universe throws this challenge and others our way so that we can heal certain aspects of our soul. Maybe we have insecurities around our body and need to work on our self-acceptance and self-love, or maybe we have fears around rejection and failure that need to be overcome, or perhaps we need to learn how to better care for ourselves during these difficult times. Whatever the reasons are for why you are experiencing these hardships, you are not alone and you will make it through. Continue reading
I had a lot of misconceptions about what a raw food diet should look like. I thought it had to be done at its most extreme to get the results I wanted. It took me a while, but I learned a few things that make eating raw in the real world a lot easier. Continue reading
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