After using both words interchangeably for years, I was wondering one day if there was a difference between a mantra and an affirmation. After doing some digging, I found this excellent explanation on yogasigns.com. In a nutshell: Mantras and affirmations are different. Mantras are sounds that carry a vibration to get you in harmony with... Continue Reading →
My quest to be a “better” person
Is no longer. I'm over it. As I said in yesterday's post, trying to be a "better" person strikes me as laughable because who is the judge of what a "better" person IS? What does that look like and who decided it? And why? So what am I saying? Did I actually decide to take... Continue Reading →
Your Capacity
Your capacity is never in question. YOU ALREADY HAVE IT. That is to say, it IS. I can't put it any plainer than that. It IS. Not something that would be there if only you were smarter, better looking, more worldly, less worldly, a "better" person (that one's especially laughable, because who's to say what... Continue Reading →
Where you start is not where you stay
How long do you suppose it takes us to decide that being a beginner sucks? I can't speak for you, but as a young kid I don't recall thinking twice about being a beginner and pondering its implications. I just wanted to try things I'd see others doing, so I'd fearlessly jump in and begin... Continue Reading →
Say it with me: “I don’t know.”
Fit BEYOND form- what DOES that mean? I have a multitude of definitions, but the nutshell version would be the understanding that while focusing on and working out your body will most certainly bring about changes in the size and shape of your body, prioritizing your entire BEING will have an effect on the size... Continue Reading →
Salad Art
Two words: ANYTHING GOES. Mix, match, chop, shred, julienne, steam, pulverize, etc: LETTUCEVEGETABLESNUTSSEEDSQUINOACHEESEOLIVES AND OTHER OPTIMAL FAT SOURCESPROTEINDRESSING While this base salad contains romaine and iceberg lettuces, salad doesn't have to revolve around lettuce. There's an unlimited amount of salad possibilities and your salad can become whatever you desire it to be. If you're a... Continue Reading →