I take no credit for this. My friend Robin (http://www.facebook.com/robin.shrake) came up with this and it is so great I had to repost this. Isn't it amazing how simple life is?
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4.Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5.Make time to pray.
6.Play more games
7.Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8.Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9.Sleep for 7 hours.
10.Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake,but pay attention to your driving.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree....
25. Call your family often.26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything..
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change...
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you wake, alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Eating Healthy Made Easy - Part One
Today there are many products and services to choose from in our daily lives. Food is no exception. We can choose from fast food burgers, pizzerias, diners, taco trucks, fancy high-class restaurants, grocery stores, and farmer's markets to buy our food. With so many choices it can be difficult to make a healthy decision; however, with a little practice you can become an expert in no time!
Everything we eat has a direct effect on us. Have you ever heard the saying "you are what you eat"? This is the truth. When we constantly eat burgers, chips, and drink soda, energy drinks and fruit drink it can cause serious damage to our health. Fortunately Mother Nature already has the solution for us. There is no secret to eating healthy. Go for unprocessed foods that come from trees and the ground. This means avoiding foods with artificial colors, flavorings, sweeteners, and preservatives. Vegetables are the main part of a healthy meal. Treat everything else as a side dish. (Yes, even meat!)
You need to get your vitamins and minerals: it's like putting oil in your car, you need them to perform well. Each one serves a vital (important) purpose. The best way to get these "nutrients" is to include as many different types of food as you can. Variety is king. Eating various colors is a simple and fun way to get your nutrients. (not food coloring, but the natural colors)
Here are a few examples of some foods to try and how you can include them in your food: Remember, try to get these foods in the most natural condition possible (i.e strawberries (fresh) in your cereal, instead of strawberry jelly (contains too much sugars and often preservatives *what's the point!?)
Red: Raspberries, tomatoes, cherries, strawberries
Meal Idea: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with sliced tomato, Raspberries and strawberry milk shakes!
Blue/Purple: Blueberries, purple cabbage, eggplant
Meal Idea: Egg scramble with purple cabbage and other vegetables, Blueberries pancakes!
Green: Lettuce, cucumbers, cilantro, broccoli, spinach, green beans
Meal Idea: Stir fry that includes broccoli and green beans, cucumber in your tuna salad!
Yellow/Orange: Carrots, oranges, bananas, sweet potatoes, squash, corn
Meal Idea: Oven roasted sliced squash and sweet potatoes with BBQ chicken! 100% orange juice
Brown/Black: Lentils, brown rice, beans, almonds, mushrooms
Lentil Soup (Recipe on page 6), bean burrito, almonds in your cereal or shake!
Remember, What we eat is our primary defense against disease and illness. A balanced mixture of fruits and vegetables can reduce the the risk of many illnesses including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and digestive problems. This is why it is so important to be conscious of what we put into our bodies.
These days it is often hard to find unprocessed, non genetically modified foods that haven't been treated with toxic chemicals. By making smart healthy choices we can prepare for a lifelong loving relationship with our bodies. Want better control over what you eat? Make your own meals!
The best time to start making smarter food choices is now.
Your body will thank you later!
Everything we eat has a direct effect on us. Have you ever heard the saying "you are what you eat"? This is the truth. When we constantly eat burgers, chips, and drink soda, energy drinks and fruit drink it can cause serious damage to our health. Fortunately Mother Nature already has the solution for us. There is no secret to eating healthy. Go for unprocessed foods that come from trees and the ground. This means avoiding foods with artificial colors, flavorings, sweeteners, and preservatives. Vegetables are the main part of a healthy meal. Treat everything else as a side dish. (Yes, even meat!)
You need to get your vitamins and minerals: it's like putting oil in your car, you need them to perform well. Each one serves a vital (important) purpose. The best way to get these "nutrients" is to include as many different types of food as you can. Variety is king. Eating various colors is a simple and fun way to get your nutrients. (not food coloring, but the natural colors)
Here are a few examples of some foods to try and how you can include them in your food: Remember, try to get these foods in the most natural condition possible (i.e strawberries (fresh) in your cereal, instead of strawberry jelly (contains too much sugars and often preservatives *what's the point!?)
Red: Raspberries, tomatoes, cherries, strawberries
Meal Idea: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with sliced tomato, Raspberries and strawberry milk shakes!
Blue/Purple: Blueberries, purple cabbage, eggplant
Meal Idea: Egg scramble with purple cabbage and other vegetables, Blueberries pancakes!
Green: Lettuce, cucumbers, cilantro, broccoli, spinach, green beans
Meal Idea: Stir fry that includes broccoli and green beans, cucumber in your tuna salad!
Yellow/Orange: Carrots, oranges, bananas, sweet potatoes, squash, corn
Meal Idea: Oven roasted sliced squash and sweet potatoes with BBQ chicken! 100% orange juice
Brown/Black: Lentils, brown rice, beans, almonds, mushrooms
Lentil Soup (Recipe on page 6), bean burrito, almonds in your cereal or shake!
Remember, What we eat is our primary defense against disease and illness. A balanced mixture of fruits and vegetables can reduce the the risk of many illnesses including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and digestive problems. This is why it is so important to be conscious of what we put into our bodies.
These days it is often hard to find unprocessed, non genetically modified foods that haven't been treated with toxic chemicals. By making smart healthy choices we can prepare for a lifelong loving relationship with our bodies. Want better control over what you eat? Make your own meals!
The best time to start making smarter food choices is now.
Your body will thank you later!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
The joy of nasal cleansing with neti pot
There's this wonderful thing out there called a neti pot. Have you heard of this before? I am about to let you know about one of the greatest things I have discovered in my life so far.
Nasal cleansing is a practice that originated in India as part of the preparation for doing yoga. Using a saline solution to rinse the sinuses and nasal passages removes dirt, pollen, mucus, and other unwanted debris. Although this is something that started well over a thousand years ago the benefits of nasal cleansing are greater now than ever before. We live in a world of incredible pollution. If you're reading this you probably live in a city of a moderate to fairly large size. That means you are surrounded by so much toxicity in the air its a bit overwhelming to think about. Now before you start getting all freaked out about how polluted our environment remember there are no problems only solutions.
Of course now here is the solution: Nasal cleansing with a neti pot. The instructions are simple.
1. Buy a neti pot.
2. Mix 1 tsp. non-iodized salt (Morton's kosher salt is a good choice), 1/2 tsp. baking soda (Arm & Hammer), into 1 cup of warm water.
3. Here's the part even you seasoned neti pot users don't know about: Add a drop of eucalyptus and tea tree essential oils to the mixture. These not only add a pleasing fragrance but have very strong anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. This provides a huge boost to the effectiveness of your nasal cleanse.
4. Rinse your nose with the neti pot
5. Feel the joy!
I really want to stress the importance of incorporating these essential oils into the rinse. When I purchased my neti pot it said more advanced techniques involve the use of different oils, but there is only a limited amount of information available on this. Personally I have only tried the eucalyptus and tea tree, but the difference compared to salt water alone is immense. I also suggest trying rosemary and lavender essential oils, but I cannot truly reccomend this because I have not tried it myself. Once I obtain some of these I will test it out and let you know how it is.
Happy Cleansing!
Nasal cleansing is a practice that originated in India as part of the preparation for doing yoga. Using a saline solution to rinse the sinuses and nasal passages removes dirt, pollen, mucus, and other unwanted debris. Although this is something that started well over a thousand years ago the benefits of nasal cleansing are greater now than ever before. We live in a world of incredible pollution. If you're reading this you probably live in a city of a moderate to fairly large size. That means you are surrounded by so much toxicity in the air its a bit overwhelming to think about. Now before you start getting all freaked out about how polluted our environment remember there are no problems only solutions.
Of course now here is the solution: Nasal cleansing with a neti pot. The instructions are simple.
1. Buy a neti pot.
2. Mix 1 tsp. non-iodized salt (Morton's kosher salt is a good choice), 1/2 tsp. baking soda (Arm & Hammer), into 1 cup of warm water.
3. Here's the part even you seasoned neti pot users don't know about: Add a drop of eucalyptus and tea tree essential oils to the mixture. These not only add a pleasing fragrance but have very strong anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. This provides a huge boost to the effectiveness of your nasal cleanse.
4. Rinse your nose with the neti pot
5. Feel the joy!
I really want to stress the importance of incorporating these essential oils into the rinse. When I purchased my neti pot it said more advanced techniques involve the use of different oils, but there is only a limited amount of information available on this. Personally I have only tried the eucalyptus and tea tree, but the difference compared to salt water alone is immense. I also suggest trying rosemary and lavender essential oils, but I cannot truly reccomend this because I have not tried it myself. Once I obtain some of these I will test it out and let you know how it is.
Happy Cleansing!
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