I’m thirsty. Not for water or coffee or tea, but for conversations. And I’m not talking about the weather or the plague or politics. I’m talking about deep listening. The kind of conversation where I feel like I know the other person better, that person knows me better, and I know myself better. It was … Read more
Virgos are born between August 19th and September 20th. Focused and passionate, Virgo sun signs can become obsessed with getting things done and making sure they are perfect. They are intelligent thinkers who are neat, analytical and often have great memories. Loyal, kind, and highly intelligent, Virgos are loved for their empathic and dependable natures. … Read more
One of my earliest childhood memories is that I was around two or three years old and walking down a Florida beach with my parents. My father showed me a starfish that had washed up on the beach. He explained to me that if he lost one of his arms, it could regenerate over time. … Read more
“Every big dream starts with a dreamer. Always remember that you have the strength, patience and passion within you to reach for the stars to change the world.”– Harriet Tubman, African American abolitionist In the Heights is a vibrant, energetic, and emotionally rich cinematic adaptation of the Broadway show that won the 2008 Tony Award … Read more
The application of essential oils to the skin is becoming increasingly popular in aromatherapy practice and brings effective benefits through massage. The essential oils penetrate the layers of the skin and circulate in the body. Used in their purest form, essential oils are powerful and can irritate the skin. So always mix them with a … Read more
“I challenge you to eat a bug.” Was John the Baptist the kind of child who could say that? As a mom, I’m curious about things like that. When did he get the taste of locusts and wild honey? Imagine John as a teenager whose parents, conscious of prenatal prophecy, go out of their way … Read more
Mission: Joy – Finding Happiness in Troubled Times is streaming from the Tribeca Film Festival through June 23rd. Buy tickets here. This inspiring and edifying documentary is directed by Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos and co-director Peggy Callahan. It was filmed during Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s 2015 visit to Dharamsala, India, on the 80th birthday of His … Read more
We are born ready and ready to love, but through painful experiences we learn to close our hearts and withdraw from connection. Love stones work by helping to heal the heart from old pain and by opening the channels of giving and receiving so that your heart is ready to open to new love. When … Read more