In a world in which fear reigns (at least they want to make us believe that), it is not a solution to fight this fear - fighting generates more struggle and fear.
I do not mean that we should close our eyes, although with the current propaganda in the media this is often a good solution (the actual destruction/death by terrorism in Europe is very insignificant compared to other causes of death).
According to Ayurvedic principles, Fall and Spring are considered ideal times to cleanse the body and prepare for the coming season. During these transitions, we’re often left feeling heavy or out of balance. If you’ve felt this way, adding kitchari to your diet, or doing a kitchari cleanse, may be very beneficial.
I remember the first time we drove down the long gravel road and into the driveway of my Aunt Shirley's farm. It was night then, so I barely caught a glimpse of the brick red barn and the matching colored house. I was just a little girl then, maybe 4 or 5, but I remember it all as if it were yesterday. The crickets chirped long and loud and the frog’s croak could be heard for miles, it seemed.
Have you ever been going through something in your life and you felt you were the only one? Have you ever thought to yourself that no one else thinks this way, feels this way or does these things?
Well, I have. Most of us have, actually; we just rarely realize we are doing it.
At these moments we can turn on a movie and try to find a kindred spirit in this perceived aloneness. Movies can take you anywhere from anger to hope to inspiration and sometimes mild grief.
No matter the lifestyle you are living, there are bound to be certain worries that come along with it. I lived “on the grid” for most of my life. In 2012 my little family and I decided to plunge ourselves into the woods and off of the grid. As I studied, practiced, and prepared for this transitional tidal wave of a shift, I realized that my worries and concerns would now be different in many ways. It was interesting then, and still is today, to sit back and compare the differences.
Chess makes you smarter… It’s an age old cliché we’ve heard from our parents and teachers that actually turns out to be true. Here are five ways the game of pawns, rooks and knights improves your brain.
5) Strengthens Cognitive Reasoning: Several studies have shown that people actively involved in the game of chess are more likely to recognize patterns and shapes, and build the cognitive thinking skills associated with the left side of the brain.
Maybe you have read the studies. Maybe you just love creating things for yourself. Perhaps you want to live more sustainably -- whatever the reason, there is no time like the present to stop purchasing cartons of milk at the grocery store and start making your own nut milks, quickly and easily. It is healthier, more economic and so much fun.
When looking for beauty solutions, we often look to crazy chemicals and even crazier contraptions to solve our problems. It’s so easy to forget that nature has always offered just what we need to look our best! Here is a handy guide to getting glam with Earth’s greatest gifts: vitamins.
Yoga is a great challenge, and that is why it requires so much practice. Even though yoga can be tough, there are some ways to make it less difficult. Here are five tips to make your yoga practice a little bit easier.
