Water is a common symbol for meditation – it is an infinite flow that moves through blockages and opens inner peace and healing. Water enhances the power of relaxation and brings you deeper into the spiritual realm by calming the overactive mind. This encourages an unattached and weightless spirit.
Honey has been regarded as a sweet treat for thousands of years. But, honey’s nutrient and vitamin dense makeup also makes it a great remedy for some common issues.
So, what is honey? Honey is collected nectar that is stored, transported, and regurgitated by bees in the hive. Because of the multiple (natural) refining processes that honey goes through before collection by a beekeeper, honey can be stored indefinitely.
Healing Properties Of Honey
Most of us can easily relate to having a busy schedule - complete with long work hours that leave us feeling exhausted by the end of the day when our heads finally hit the pillow. Oh, time! It seems there is never enough of it. Yet, rather than wait until the last possible moment to get up in the morning to dump half a gallon of coffee down your throat, drag yourself in a zombie stupor behind your steering wheel and head to work - leaving without the slightest notion of a plan for breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day - consider the possibility of a rather simple alternative.
Recently, I’ve sustained an injury to my back and neck. Luckily, nothing serious, but it has hindered my daily yoga practice, and frustratingly so. Just as any avid yogi or yogini would tell you, the time I spend on the mat each day is immensely important to my sanity. It’s my exercise and my moment of
While looking at the overgrown parts of my vegetable garden, I felt a combination of regret and amazement. Regret because I have obviously been neglecting the garden, hence the overgrown weeds, grasses, and vegetable plants that have flowered and gone to seed. However, I was also amazed because I could still harvest quite a lot from it.
Mantras are great. They really are. They’re one of the most reliable tools out there for emotional, psychological, and yes, even physical improvement. If you haven’t taken the plunge into the world of mantras (this article focuses on self-composed, versus traditional Sanskrit mantras), this is absolutely one of the most accessible processes that anyone can use, at any time, to feel better and improve your cognitive processing and emotional wellbeing on the spot. Indeed, mantras are great. Really, really great. But sometimes, they suck.
On Wednesday, I had a full-on meltdown. I’m talking lying on the floor while tears streamed down my cheeks. What precipitated the meltdown was feeling like I’m not fully utilizing my talents, and at the same time unclear what precisely that means. What am I doing with my life and how can I make money doing what I love? Add in a dose of doubt that my dreams are even possible, and you have a synthesis of my breakdown.
While this salad is amazing any time - especially when avocados are in season - my favorite time to serve this salad is when guests first arrive. It's sort of become a tradition that houseguests receive this rejuvenating and flavorful salad after a long trip. This combination of flavors delights salad and fruit lovers, either served as a main course or side dish. It’s easy to prepare, highly nutritious and loaded with vitamins, minerals and plant-based proteins. (A non-vegetarian option adds savory meat).
We are strong and we can do this, let’s be different.
Why is it so hard to drop the bad habits or addictions we know are bad for us? Why do we hold on to the material things instead of infinite feelings and emotions from loved ones?
I spent the weekend at Redwood State and National Parks with a dear friend who is moving in 10 days so this subject matter is on my mind. Here’s a repost from August about another friend who was moving at that time.