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Aparigraha: What Are You Holding On To Today?
My yoga instructor Tori continued the theme of Aparigraha (Non-Possessiveness) in yesterday’s class. According to wiki, Aparigraha “is the concept of non-possessiveness or non-greediness. The term usually means to limit possessions to what is necessary or important, which changes with the time period.” I am getting a lot out of this theme personally. I have needed to de-clutter my house…
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Gluten Free: Is It Really Beneficial To Your Health?
So a friend of mine posted this Business Insider article: The Science Is In — Why Gluten Sensitivity Is Probably Fake out on FB. As anyone who has read this blog for a while knows, I am primarily gluten free. I clearly feel lethargic, bloated, and fatigued when I eat gluten, so when I do eat it –…
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Fourth of July: Family Roadtrip to Williamsburg
Scott planned a last minute family road trip to Williamsburg to celebrate the Fourth of July. Fireworks watching in Colonial Williamsburg – what could be more appropriate? The hurricane brought cooler temps which made it a perfect weekend for site seeing and spending time outdoors. We spent our last day at Busch Gardens Theme park.…
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USA Soccer: Bringing Out Our National Spirit
Yesterday’s soccer game was so thrilling and even though the USA team lost to Belgium, I am still in awe of how awesome our players are. I had no idea how awesome soccer players are in general –great athletes and amazing to look at too. That’s a great combination for sure. I love when world sports’…
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Letting Go: Re-think, Re-imagine and Re-explore
Today’s theme at yoga was Letting Go — and the need to continually rethink, reimagine, re-explore long held beliefs and ultimately let go of those that prevent us from moving on. Why do we think we are not athletic? Why do we think we aren’t beautiful or worthy of love? Is there a moment in our pasts that helped define…
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Unadulterated Hypocrisy: Hobby Lobby
I don’t want to post anything today other than information about the Hobby Lobby decision by the Supreme Court. A facebook friend shared: Hobby Lobby wins in a NARROW RULING….but here’s a thought… Here is the slightly glossed-over rank hypocrisy of Hobby Lobby, in one sentence: “They will cover male contraception, in the form…
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Run the Risk of Making People Mad
Each morning I try to do some reflection and spend time reading through quotes or inspirational passages to start my day off positively. This quote from Iyanla Vanzant made me stop in my tracks and nod my head profusely… If you really want to live your life to the fullest and realize your greatest potential, you must…
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Dehydration Affects Your Health
Since it has been so hot lately, I want to share more info about hydration and its effects on your health. Did you know that a 2% drop in body water can cause a small but critical shrinkage of the brain, which can impair neuromuscular coordination, decrease concentration, and slow thinking? Dehydration also reduces endurance, decrease strength, cause cramping and…
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Don’t Round Out Your Edges
Thanks for your patience as my website has been experiencing some issues… I came across a facebook post by Danielle LaPorte that really resonated with me: I have never met someone who is living a bold and successful life—and by successful I mean prosperous, kind, and in touch with the meaningfulness of what theyʼre doing —…