I have done my fair share of meditation, prompted by my study of yoga and Ayurveda. However, like many people brought up in a culture which doesn’t value quality “me time” as much as it should, my meditation practice had been inconsistent and therefore not too fulfilling. If you’ve ever tried meditating, you may be familiar with the feelings… Continue reading My New Outlook on Meditation
“Difficulty is an opportunity to get stronger, to develop character, and to gain a greater trust in God. Anybody can fall apart, anybody can get bitter—that’s easy—but that’s wasting your pain. That pain is not there to stop you, it’s there to develop you, to prepare you, and to increase you.” Joel Osteen posted this… Continue reading There is a Silver Lining
This week’s Torah portion covers a part of the Exodus story when the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt. Most people are familiar with the narrative which includes Moses asking Pharaoh to free the Jews and G-d causing the first seven of the ten plagues to harden the heart of Pharaoh. A lot of weird shit happens: blood fills the Nile,… Continue reading Overcoming Self-Imposed Limitations
Here is a fun & easy way to pick yourself up when you are utterly exhausted but need to get sh*t done or are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Easy movement is the best thing to increase your energy in an instant. Trust me, I know how fibromyalgia can suck every last drop of motivation out… Continue reading Get Up & Shake Your Booty
You can feel better in less than 10 minutes a day! Thank God for His love and mercy Before you get out of bed, take a moment to acknowledge God. If you don’t believe in a higher power, simply think about one thing you are grateful for: your family, a roof over your head, juicy… Continue reading 5 Happy Habits to Start Your Day
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