This movie is a stunner. If you haven’t felt the majesty of the Universe lately, this is a must see. Clouds spill over mountains, and the Milky Way sails over the small volcanic Island of De Palma. I highly recommend a viewing before a meditation. Imagine yourself out there – beyond your...
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Everyone, I just had to share this lovely little restaurant that I’ve found. It’s called The Table, and it features natural, organic foods, made from scratch! They use seasonal vegetables and locally grown produce whenever possible. Their menu is a delicious array of healthy, nurturing foods. They even offer Vegan, and Gluten Free options, and a JUICE BAR! If you are a dietitian, or nutritionist, this is just the place that you can refer your clients to, when they feel like eating healthy – but don’t want to cook for themselves! There is even an option for DELIVERY in some areas. Its a great resource for people to try out new foods, that they can later learn to make themselves. It’s locations like this that help people transition to a more healthy lifestyle. A fantastic baby step!! I plan to support this local business my holding some of my meetings or evening seminars there. If you have been here and enjoyed your time, please feel free to leave a quick testimonial below in the comments section! View Their Menu!...
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In this recorded seminar, Adyashanti discusses what enlightenment is, the purpose of meditation and more! I highly recommend hitting PLAY and running it while you clean your kitchen or organize a closet. Very interesting discussion. I think it does get a little bit sketchy at the last half hr, when some women from the group ask some very protracted questions. But up until that point, its FANTASTIC. Watch this video on...
read moreA meeting for holistic practitioners, or those considering a holistic career. This great group provides an opportunity for these small business owners to network, and support and promote one another. YOU CAN ALSO SIGN UP FOR THIS GROUP ON MEETUP.COM The first Monday of every month Next Meeting: Monday, Dec. 3. Location: 3 Steps Up Coffee...
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That darned ‘Who Am I’ question plagues a lot of people. If you’ve been doing a lot of yoga, meditating or, are on the verge of a spiritual awakening, the search for the answer to this question can become even more intense. Yoga instructors are always telling me to ‘relax and be with yourself’ and most meditations try to refer to my ‘true’ or ‘inner self’. But who the heck IS that? I’ve had trouble with this question for some time… Journal entries from my early 20′s have lots of lists in them. They were characteristics that I thought I should embody. I figured it made sense to create a ‘goal self’ and work towards it. I would write down that I wanted to be described as classy, polite, witty and intelligent. A male friend of mine once told me I had ‘moxie’ and I dug that (it went on my list!). I am also a mom now – to 3 kids – and that too was a pretty well-defined label that I could put on myself. The only problem, was a nagging feeling that something was missing from this growing answer. I mean, no matter how well I refined this bio – it never really described ALL of me. Several months ago, this all came to a head as I was listening to a guided meditation that kept asking me who I was. And this well-constructed list: classy, intelligent mom of three – with moxie – became cumbersome as my mind struggled to list all the right words. My thoughts drifted from the meditation as I wondered if I should be picturing my face? Frustration bubbled up when realized that I had totally lost all focus and concentration. A sense of sadness crept in. How can I be 31 years old and not feel like I know who I am? (Thankfully at that point the dog needed out and I was off the hook – clearly it was not the right time...
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