When a Master Finds Meaning, Life Blooms

Some teachers are naturally gifted when it comes to spotting our trouble spots or as Dr. Wayne Dyer calls them, ‘Erroneous Zones.’ These zones are the negative thought patterns so ingrained in our daily consciousness that we can’t see them for ourselves. The greatest teachers pause, listen deeply, and identify our strengths and weaknesses. They… Continue reading When a Master Finds Meaning, Life Blooms

Summon Your Courage and Bust Through 3 Common Camera Fears

Champions don’t become champions in the ring. They are recognized there. In our boxing ring, the entertainment industry, a performer hears the sound, “Action!” instead of a fight bell. This cues an actor to penetrate through the camera. Bringing scripts to life is our job. From Audrey Hepburn’s charming and charismatic performance as Holly Golightly… Continue reading Summon Your Courage and Bust Through 3 Common Camera Fears

Anxiety Affects Health

  If you’re anything like me, you hate feeling lost, hopeless, and frustrated. As a young child I was extremely sensitive. I would plaster myself up against walls upon entering a room, even if it was only my extended family. Exasperated relatives watched confused as I would crawl under a dinner table and stay there… Continue reading Anxiety Affects Health

Strength is Beautiful

There are certain things which when ‘seen’ cannot be unseen. For example, while working out at the gym last week, cycling as if I was evading a pack of wild dogs, which is to say for my life, I looked up at one of the many T.V.’s mounted to the wall. What I saw shocked… Continue reading Strength is Beautiful

Jim Croche, Robert Swanson, and All Good Things in a Bottle

Hailing from Pennsylvania, we’re required to pay tribute to all things PA, including PA artists. Some honor Springsteen, others Jon Bon Jovi, and for the millennials there’s Taylor Swift. For me, it’s Jim Croche, especially his songs “Big Bad Leroy Brown” and “Operator”. I even had a friend from Philly whose mom frequented the same… Continue reading Jim Croche, Robert Swanson, and All Good Things in a Bottle

The Highly Sensitive Person – Protect Yourself

How many of you reading this know you are highly sensitive? Raise your hands. How many of you have met the highly insensitive person? Let me see the hands.     Yes, I see them. Many, many hands. Raised up high and all jazz fingers a wiggling.   We live in a world where highly… Continue reading The Highly Sensitive Person – Protect Yourself

Sensitive Ones, Turn Your Face to the Sun

We Sensitives are Only Upside Down, in a Good Way “It only felt safe to feel it all alone. I’d get sideswiped by inexplicable emotion at inconvenient times. So, I just tried to keep it all under wraps, keep it all under conscious control.” — Ane Axeford   Anyone who has high sensitivity will understand… Continue reading Sensitive Ones, Turn Your Face to the Sun

Healing Foods, Quinoa and Kale Salad

Quinoa Mango Salad     2 cups cooked quinoa at room temperature or chilled 1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (avoid if on a low-FODMAP plan) 1 medium mango, peeled and diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 6 green onions, thinly sliced 1 handful chopped cilantro (about 1/2 cup) 4 tablespoon red… Continue reading Healing Foods, Quinoa and Kale Salad

Thai Chicken and Mango Fruit Cups

Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups – Best Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce     1 large head iceberg or butter lettuce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger (you’ll need a thick 2-inch piece) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds ground chicken (not all breast meat)   1-1/2… Continue reading Thai Chicken and Mango Fruit Cups

Hibiscus Tea and Cucumber Noodles Recipe

Cucumber Noodles Recipe with Coconut Lime Dressing     This cucumber noodles recipe has a little special something that makes it perfect for any time of year. These ingredients are fresh and easy to find any time of year. Plus, it’s so simple to throw together! The dressing is creamy yet refreshing and has a… Continue reading Hibiscus Tea and Cucumber Noodles Recipe