Being compassionate isn’t something that comes naturally to many. Human nature is designed in such a way that it’s preferable to concentrate on our own personal needs and the priorities we set for ourselves. That means we won’t consider the feelings of others and work to help them unless we make doing so a focal point in our own daily routine. A powerful way of setting intention and providing a mindful roadmap for your day is to engage in some sort of practice that organizes your habits in ways … [Read more...]
Wooden Earbuds for Eco Fitness
My ten year old loves to listen to music while he roller blades... which is usually a couple hours each day. He all but commandeered my older iPod shuffle so this week I decided to just gift it to him. Perhaps I was just sick of hearing my son's music.. "We Will Rock You" in particular. Either way I got a new one for me and the husband. I use it at the gym and for meditation, he uses it while at work. A new shuffle meant new headphones so I opted to get some of the new wooden earbuds I have … [Read more...]
6 Natural Ways to Beat Stress
I walk a fine line on this blog. I would like to say I brazenly talk about all the difficult stuff I might face as a mom but really I don't. Instead I blog more about the good stuff which can of course leave people with the impression that you are either perfect or dishonest. But alas it cannot be helped most times because I value the privacy of my children as they get older and I have to be mindful of everything that gets sent out into the world wide web. You just have to try and be as real as … [Read more...]
Win a $100 Whole Foods Gift Card
TGIF! Have an awesome weekend everyone! I don't usually link to giveaways like this but in this economy I know some people could really use an extra $100 towards healthier foods. It is all too easy to tighten your wallet and put the more expensive but healthier and organic foods on the chopping block. As part of its "Be Good to Your Whole Body" campaign, for the month of October, Whole Foods Market has created podcasts focusing on maintaining a healthy mood. As the seasons change, these … [Read more...]
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