“I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking.” – Albert Einstein
Have you ever noticed that when you are shopping for a specific car you start seeing that vehicle all over town. It’s not that there are suddenly more of those vehicles. Our brains constantly filter out vast amounts of information that we receive through our senses and then focuses on things that are of interest to us,
“I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking.” – Albert Einstein
Have you ever noticed that when you are shopping for a car you start seeing that vehicle all over town. It’s not that there are suddenly more Subarus, Toyotas or Audis. It’s actually that our brains are constantly sifting through the vast amount of information that it takes in in every moment,
On February 16th we enter the Year of the Dog. In the Chinese Zodiac The Dog represents courage, loyalty and high moral character. Dogs look for ways to be of service to friends and family. They will often put everyone else’s needs ahead of their own. If we live in harmony with Dog energy, this will be a time to work together and enjoy a playful, active and nourishing year.
In the Winter rather than resist the cold and darkness this is the perfect time of year for quiet contemplation and reflection on those things that touch our hearts and nourish our souls.
We cling to our own point of view, as though everything depended on it. Yet our opinions have no permanence; like autumn and winter, they gradually pass away.
~ Zhuangzi
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men.
Couldn’t put Humpty together again.
This story left me feeling pretty confused when I was kid.
The moment you change your perception is the moment you rewrite the chemistry of your body.
~ Bruce H. Lipton Favorite Report
Last year I became certified as a Wellness Coach. One of my goals as a health care provider is to empower my clients with tools that will help them maintain and improve health. I have always stressed educating and informing people about nutrition and self-care,
According to Dacher Keltner, author of a study on emotion from the University of California-Berkeley, awe, wonder, and appreciation reduce the level of inflammatory cells in our body. This suggests that what we do to promote those experiences such as beholding a sunset, basking in music and listening to waves crashing on the beach has a direct influence on health.
This is the season of the liver and an ideal time to stop and appreciate the elegant design of this hard-working organ.
On February 8th we begin The Year of the Monkey. According to Chinese Astrology monkeys burst with energy, humor and motivation. This is a year to uncover creative solutions to old problems. Monkeys are not burdened with self-consciousness, so tell someone you love them. Businesses tend to flourish in a monkey year. Break out of old thought patterns and let your creativity and wit shine. It’s also a good year to increase exercise to burn off some of that excess monkey energy and calm the “monkey mind’.
Happy Chinese New Year
On February 19th we enter the year of the sheep (or any horned-ruminant mountain animal). These animals embody a Yin energy, a symbol of peace, harmonious coexistence and tranquility. The sheep is the symbol of the Arts. It is an ideal time to get in touch with the place of peace that lives in our hearts, and bring that into the world. Success will follow.
We are having a lot of spring-like days and once again dark green leafy veggies are the ideal food to support the liver.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The next best time is now.
~Chinese Proverb
Spring is the time of planting and new growth. Consider setting your health intentions now when exercise is as easy as walking around your neighborhood and enjoying the blossoming flowers.
I recommend for 10 days eating a diet of fresh vegetable, healthy fats (such as coconut,
Fall is here
All summer when I worked in the garden I watched my backyard squirrel bury seeds and nuts under piles of dead grass and bits of bark. His hard work and preparation reminds me of the importance of nourishing our reserve energy and deep roots so we can draw on this strength during fall and winter.
One of the most nourishing dishes is bone broth. It is loaded with collagen,