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“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~Melody Beattie
Yesterday, while praying in the Ganges River, my purse got stolen.
Standing in The Holy River Ganges, praying up to my neck in her healing waters, the outside world felt as if it had stopped.
The feeling of happiness to be back in Rishikesh was so strong it bordered on invincible. Instant immersion into the healing waters of Maa Ganga was the only thing on my mind.
I had casually left my bag on the beach before going in the river. Since I had never had any problems here in previous trips, my guard was down.
India, a magnified mind mirror, reflects back exactly what I think about at lightening speed. It also has a knack of teaching me exactly what I need to learn.
Upon getting out of the river, I didn’t notice my purse was missing, because it had been piled under clothes and nothing seemed amiss.
Sitting on the beach, absorbing the feelings of my post prayer bliss, a dodgy Indian man approached, asking me if the beach was safe.
“That’s weird,” I thought. “Why is he asking m…
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“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~Melody Beattie
Yesterday, while praying in the Ganges River, my purse got stolen.
Standing in The Holy River Ganges, praying up to my neck in her healing waters, the outside world felt as if it had stopped.
The feeling of happiness to be back in Rishikesh was so strong it bordered on invincible. Instant immersion into the healing waters of Maa Ganga was the only thing on my mind.
I had casually left my bag on the beach before going in the river. Since I had never had any problems here in previous trips, my guard was down.
India, a magnified mind mirror, reflects back exactly what I think about at lightening speed. It also has a knack of teaching me exactly what I need to learn.
Upon getting out of the river, I didn’t notice my purse was missing, because it had been piled under clothes and nothing seemed amiss.
Sitting on the beach, absorbing the feelings of my post prayer bliss, a dodgy Indian man approached, asking me if the beach was safe.
“That’s weird,” I thought. “Why is he asking m…
Source http://greatist.com/eat/danish-recipes-for-hygge-fans?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed_http–greatistcom–
We’ve always loved Scandinavian design (copper lighting! pops of bright blue! wooden accents!), but we’ve heard a lot about one Scandi concept in particular lately: hygge. Pronounced “hoo-ga,” hygge roughly translates to anything that has to do with being cozy. If you’re picturing images of large mugs of tea and half-nibbled cookies next to ski sock-clad feet wrapped around a (delightfully minimalist) blanket, you’re right on point. Oh boy, can we get down with that. Even if you can’t light a fire in your living room, these seven Danish recipes are the best way to start practicing hygge in your kitchen. Start a pot of tea and get cooking.
Ditch the boring chili-flaked avo toast for a smørrebrød. A whatttt? It’s an open-faced sandwich on rye bread piled high with toppings. This staple in Danish cuisine often includes meat, poultry, or fish, but you can do i…
Source http://greatist.com/eat/danish-recipes-for-hygge-fans?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed_http–greatistcom–
We’ve always loved Scandinavian design (copper lighting! pops of bright blue! wooden accents!), but we’ve heard a lot about one Scandi concept in particular lately: hygge. Pronounced “hoo-ga,” hygge roughly translates to anything that has to do with being cozy. If you’re picturing images of large mugs of tea and half-nibbled cookies next to ski sock-clad feet wrapped around a (delightfully minimalist) blanket, you’re right on point. Oh boy, can we get down with that. Even if you can’t light a fire in your living room, these seven Danish recipes are the best way to start practicing hygge in your kitchen. Start a pot of tea and get cooking.
Ditch the boring chili-flaked avo toast for a smørrebrød. A whatttt? It’s an open-faced sandwich on rye bread piled high with toppings. This staple in Danish cuisine often includes meat, poultry, or fish, but you can do i…
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“These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them.” ~Rumi
My first diagnosis of depression came at the age of fifteen. Depression runs in my family; it wasn’t a case of overmedicating. It was genuine, and the black dog has followed me all my life.
I’ve been on eight different antidepressants and a handful of anti-anxiety drugs. I’ve been in and out of therapist offices (and hospitals) most of my life, and I expect that I’ll continue to do so.
My mindset (and that of my family and doctors) was that depression is an adversary to be defeated. If only we found the right medication or the right therapy, we could solve the problem. But that mindset ignores a positive effect of such a negative condition: depression’s ability to induce change.
Depression lies to you, but it also tells you the truth. And that truth leads to change.
Silencing
As I began my career as a lawyer in New York City, my depression worsened. Law is a perfect profession for depression to get worse. I was taught to look for mistakes, to be cynical. A pessimistic mindset is an advantage for a lawyer.
Lawyers have high rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. …
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“These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them.” ~Rumi
My first diagnosis of depression came at the age of fifteen. Depression runs in my family; it wasn’t a case of overmedicating. It was genuine, and the black dog has followed me all my life.
I’ve been on eight different antidepressants and a handful of anti-anxiety drugs. I’ve been in and out of therapist offices (and hospitals) most of my life, and I expect that I’ll continue to do so.
My mindset (and that of my family and doctors) was that depression is an adversary to be defeated. If only we found the right medication or the right therapy, we could solve the problem. But that mindset ignores a positive effect of such a negative condition: depression’s ability to induce change.
Depression lies to you, but it also tells you the truth. And that truth leads to change.
Silencing
As I began my career as a lawyer in New York City, my depression worsened. Law is a perfect profession for depression to get worse. I was taught to look for mistakes, to be cynical. A pessimistic mindset is an advantage for a lawyer.
Lawyers have high rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. …
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“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche
My father was an amazing man. I’m sure most sons think that about their fathers, but it’s a belief held by more than just myself. I’m not saying he was a great father, but he was a great man.
He was a Vietnam veteran, a carpenter, and a social paragon in the small town I grew up in. Our neighbors declared him the “Mayor of Bluebank” (the road he lived on.) His funeral was one of the most attended events that our small town in Kentucky had ever held.
Dad believed in working hard, and, true to his word, his health began to sharply decline after having a lung removed (the unfortunate “cure” to lung cancer caused by Agent Orange exposure). He passed away on Veteran’s Day, 2012. A cruel twist of irony.
I had the pleasure of working with my father on many projects, from building homes to cutting staves at a sawmill. I was fortunate to learn what a real work ethic looks like by working with Dad.
When Things Seem Impossible
Even though Dad isn’t here to give me advice, I still ask myself what he would do when I’m faced with something that seems impossible.
“I feel <a href="http://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-exha…
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“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche
My father was an amazing man. I’m sure most sons think that about their fathers, but it’s a belief held by more than just myself. I’m not saying he was a great father, but he was a great man.
He was a Vietnam veteran, a carpenter, and a social paragon in the small town I grew up in. Our neighbors declared him the “Mayor of Bluebank” (the road he lived on.) His funeral was one of the most attended events that our small town in Kentucky had ever held.
Dad believed in working hard, and, true to his word, his health began to sharply decline after having a lung removed (the unfortunate “cure” to lung cancer caused by Agent Orange exposure). He passed away on Veteran’s Day, 2012. A cruel twist of irony.
I had the pleasure of working with my father on many projects, from building homes to cutting staves at a sawmill. I was fortunate to learn what a real work ethic looks like by working with Dad.
When Things Seem Impossible
Even though Dad isn’t here to give me advice, I still ask myself what he would do when I’m faced with something that seems impossible.
“I feel <a href="http://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-exha…
Source http://refineryfitnesspdx.com/food-for-healthy-hair-skin-and-nails/
Your best bet for having smooth, supple skin, lustrous hair and strong nails does not come in a bottle from the beauty counter. It can be found in your kitchen and involves the food you put in your body. The foods you consume on a regular basis can offer the building blocks needed for strong skin, hair and nails.
Protein: Proteins are the building blocks of hair, skin and nails. Without enough protein, your hair may begin to fall out and your nails can turn brittle. Foods containing the amino acid cysteine are especially important because cysteine is important in the production of Keratin. Keratin makes up the outer layer of skin and is important in hair and nail growth. While all proteins are important, foods rich in cysteine include red pepper, pork, broccoli, soy beans, sunflower seeds, eggs, fish and wheat germ. Shoot for a palm sized serving of protein with all meals.
Omega-3 fatty Acids: The typical American diet is plague by a major imbalance in the consumption of Omega 3 vs Omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 3s are considered anti-inflammatory while Omega 6’s can be inflammatory for the body. Increasing your consumption of Omega 3s has been shown to reduce acne, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Omega 3s are also important for the health of your skins cells membranes which acts as a barrier to harmful substances and helps you cells to hold moisture. Foods high in Omega 3s include salmon, pastur…
Source http://refineryfitnesspdx.com/food-for-healthy-hair-skin-and-nails/
Your best bet for having smooth, supple skin, lustrous hair and strong nails does not come in a bottle from the beauty counter. It can be found in your kitchen and involves the food you put in your body. The foods you consume on a regular basis can offer the building blocks needed for strong skin, hair and nails.
Protein: Proteins are the building blocks of hair, skin and nails. Without enough protein, your hair may begin to fall out and your nails can turn brittle. Foods containing the amino acid cysteine are especially important because cysteine is important in the production of Keratin. Keratin makes up the outer layer of skin and is important in hair and nail growth. While all proteins are important, foods rich in cysteine include red pepper, pork, broccoli, soy beans, sunflower seeds, eggs, fish and wheat germ. Shoot for a palm sized serving of protein with all meals.
Omega-3 fatty Acids: The typical American diet is plague by a major imbalance in the consumption of Omega 3 vs Omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 3s are considered anti-inflammatory while Omega 6’s can be inflammatory for the body. Increasing your consumption of Omega 3s has been shown to reduce acne, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Omega 3s are also important for the health of your skins cells membranes which acts as a barrier to harmful substances and helps you cells to hold moisture. Foods high in Omega 3s include salmon, pastur…
Source https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/you-are-flawed-and-so-are-your-heroes/
My friend Mike was orphaned before he really got to know his parents.
Fortunately, he was was adopted and raised by a loving family. They didn’t have much, but they did whatever they could to provide for him. Despite growing up with these amazing people, Mike always felt like he didn’t belong.
He did what he could to hide his real feelings: that he’d never belong, that he’d always BE on the outside looking in, that nobody really appreciated him.
You see, the real version of Mike, the part he locked away inside, would terrify others. So he kept it bottled up and put on this act that everything is cool when inside he was deeply conflicted. I was fortunate enough to get to spend quality time with Mike, get to know him for who he really was, and I learned to accept all parts of him.
My other friend Jimmy is also an orphan surprisingly, though his path has been drastically different from Mike’s.
You see, Jimmy was born rich. Like, Scrooge McDuck rich. He WAS old enough to remember his parent’s accidental deaths, and it crushed him. Although all of Jimmy’s needs were taken care of (thank you, life insurance policy), this environment and upbringing created some challenges.
I’ve known…
Source https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/you-are-flawed-and-so-are-your-heroes/
My friend Mike was orphaned before he really got to know his parents.
Fortunately, he was was adopted and raised by a loving family. They didn’t have much, but they did whatever they could to provide for him. Despite growing up with these amazing people, Mike always felt like he didn’t belong.
He did what he could to hide his real feelings: that he’d never belong, that he’d always BE on the outside looking in, that nobody really appreciated him.
You see, the real version of Mike, the part he locked away inside, would terrify others. So he kept it bottled up and put on this act that everything is cool when inside he was deeply conflicted. I was fortunate enough to get to spend quality time with Mike, get to know him for who he really was, and I learned to accept all parts of him.
My other friend Jimmy is also an orphan surprisingly, though his path has been drastically different from Mike’s.
You see, Jimmy was born rich. Like, Scrooge McDuck rich. He WAS old enough to remember his parent’s accidental deaths, and it crushed him. Although all of Jimmy’s needs were taken care of (thank you, life insurance policy), this environment and upbringing created some challenges.
I’ve known…
Source https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/shine-a-damn-light/
Time has no meaning in this godforsaken cell.
How long have I been sitting here?
Hours?
Days?
The windowless walls feel like they’re closing in around me. A single neon light above gives the room an eerie glow and makes every shadow a distorted monstrosity. There I sit, alone, nervously awaiting whoever comes through a lone door in the corner.
Next to me, a small table full of sharp and twisted instruments that will surely be used to inflict excruciating amounts of pain.
I tell myself to not look at them, and yet I can’t look away.
As I silently curse my predicament, I can’t help but think, “please get this over with.” After all, waiting is the worst part.
Actually, it’s the second worst. The worst, of course, is knowing that I have nobody to blame for this predicament but myself. Afterall, it was my choices that led me here.
The door opens and a woman enters. She quietly puts on a pair of rubber gloves and gives me a look that turns my blood cold. I am convinced her overly pleasant smile is hiding an absolutely masochistic psychosis.
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Source https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/shine-a-damn-light/
Time has no meaning in this godforsaken cell.
How long have I been sitting here?
Hours?
Days?
The windowless walls feel like they’re closing in around me. A single neon light above gives the room an eerie glow and makes every shadow a distorted monstrosity. There I sit, alone, nervously awaiting whoever comes through a lone door in the corner.
Next to me, a small table full of sharp and twisted instruments that will surely be used to inflict excruciating amounts of pain.
I tell myself to not look at them, and yet I can’t look away.
As I silently curse my predicament, I can’t help but think, “please get this over with.” After all, waiting is the worst part.
Actually, it’s the second worst. The worst, of course, is knowing that I have nobody to blame for this predicament but myself. Afterall, it was my choices that led me here.
The door opens and a woman enters. She quietly puts on a pair of rubber gloves and gives me a look that turns my blood cold. I am convinced her overly pleasant smile is hiding an absolutely masochistic psychosis.
<span st…
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“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” ~Robert Brault
Valentine’s Day has never been a big deal to me. It always felt commercialized, so forced. I’ve never felt I needed Hallmark to remind me to do something special for my husband, or vice versa.
This certainly isn’t a reflection of how we felt about, treated, or appreciated one another; it just wasn’t a priority to us.
In our more than seventeen years together, some years I would receive a card, flowers, or chocolates, but other years it would pass by like any other day. I’ll admit on a couple of those occasions I felt a little hurt, even slightly unappreciated.
In November 2009 my husband Bill was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. It was a total shock, as cancer always is. Breaking the news to our three children was almost as devastating as the diagnosis itself.
Bill was a very involved father, never missing a special event or game. He coached our ten-year-old son’s hockey team at the time. His life was his family.
While Bill had a very successful and demanding career as an electrical engineer, he alway…
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“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” ~Robert Brault
Valentine’s Day has never been a big deal to me. It always felt commercialized, so forced. I’ve never felt I needed Hallmark to remind me to do something special for my husband, or vice versa.
This certainly isn’t a reflection of how we felt about, treated, or appreciated one another; it just wasn’t a priority to us.
In our more than seventeen years together, some years I would receive a card, flowers, or chocolates, but other years it would pass by like any other day. I’ll admit on a couple of those occasions I felt a little hurt, even slightly unappreciated.
In November 2009 my husband Bill was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. It was a total shock, as cancer always is. Breaking the news to our three children was almost as devastating as the diagnosis itself.
Bill was a very involved father, never missing a special event or game. He coached our ten-year-old son’s hockey team at the time. His life was his family.
While Bill had a very successful and demanding career as an electrical engineer, he alway…
Source http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/02/13/514106139/this-heatless-habanero-packs-all-of-the-flavor-with-none-of-the-burn?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=thesalt
Some breeders vie to grow ever more mouth-burning peppers. The guy behind the Habanada had a different goal: a habanero with no heat all. The aromatic, melon-like result is winning over top chefs.
(Image credit: Courtesy of Blue Hill)
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Source http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/02/13/514106139/this-heatless-habanero-packs-all-of-the-flavor-with-none-of-the-burn?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=thesalt
Some breeders vie to grow ever more mouth-burning peppers. The guy behind the Habanada had a different goal: a habanero with no heat all. The aromatic, melon-like result is winning over top chefs.
(Image credit: Courtesy of Blue Hill)
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