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Summer Solstice + Self Love= Your Recipe for Happiness15 May

LoveThe celebration of the relationship between our sun and planet is around the corner. Let’s emulate how ancient cultures show appreciation for this time by honoring the love within us.

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Feel Great with an Easy, Proven Process- Guaranteed25 Feb

Are you tired of having the same New Year’s Resolutions year after year- to lose weight, exercise, and eat healthily?

Gourmet Chef doing YogaWould you like a proven process that is easy to do, plus on-going support that guarantees your success?

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This Valentine’s, Be with the Love of Your Life (plus FREE Video & Recipe)04 Feb

If you’re like me, February 14th can be a reminder of how lonely we sometimes feel.  Watching the TV ads for diamond rings can leave me feeling ”alone”- even if in a relationship.

Woman Hugging her Heart

Photo by Ambro

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How to Stop Meals from Being a Never-Ending Guilt Trip30 Jan

If you’re like me, you’re often on the look out for tips on how to cut calories and lose weight.  So when I saw an article on Oprah’s website, “8 No-Brainer Tricks to Save Around 100 Calories in a Day,” I couldn’t resist.

Enjoy Food & Lose Weight

Enjoy Food & Lose Weight

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Barack Obama, 2nd Inauguration, 2013- We were made for this moment!24 Jan

President Obama savoring the moment

President Obama savoring the moment

For the first time, I heard my President express the values, explain the journey and share a courageous vision that I feel in the depths of my soul.  By the time Beyonce sang the national anthem, I was sobbing so deeply that my body shook.
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How to Get the “Diamond” of Yoga for the Price of 2 Beers12 Dec

Yoga means union- union with your heart and soul, not just muscles. Focusing on the physical can Diamond inside handslead to the false belief that this first step is the final step.  The real “diamond” or breakthroughs come with accepting what we often avoid- our anger and limitations. This acceptance translates into empowerment and unconditional self love.

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How Your $1 Gift Can Make a HUGE Difference03 Dec

Your $1 Gift Is Much More Than Peanuts

Your $1 Gift Is Much More Than Peanuts

As we walk down Fifth Avenue, the windows sing and shout Christmas gift ideas of the latest technology and fashion fads. We pass the Salvation Army volunteer asking for pennies, thinking that our few dollars are just peanuts and won’t make a difference.

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Hurricane Sandy’s Destruction Up Close26 Nov

Hurricane Sandy, 2012

Hurricane Sandy, 2012

I arrived at the Rockaways as a member of the Clinton Global Initiative headed up by President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton.  Our assignment was

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Mood Foods by Dr. Oz (How food effects your mood)24 Oct

overwhelmed-employeeAre you feeling:

  • Anxious
  • Stressed
  • Agitated
  • Foggy
  • Angry

I think Dr. Oz has some great suggestions on how to use food as a powerful emotional medicine.  Let me know what you think.

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10 Habits for Life-Saving Sleep16 Oct

Yes, life-saving sleep!

Sleep like a baby again.

Sleep like a baby again.

According to Harvard Women’s Health Watch, chronic sleep loss can contribute to weight gain, high blood pressure,and a weakening of the immune system! Conversely, good sleeping habits boost the ability to learn and remember things, keep weight in check, keep an upbeat attitude, maintain cardiovascular health, fight off disease, and avoid accidents caused by drowsiness.
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