July 2010
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Richness of Now
There is no time other than now. We are not, contrary to what we think, “going” anywhere. It will never be more rich in some other moment than in this one. Although we may imagine that some future moment will be more pleasant, or less, than this one, we can’t really know. But whatever the future brings, it will not be what you expect, or what you think, and when it comes, it...
“This website supports a growing cultural shift towards slowing down. On this...”
– The Slow Movement: Making a Connection
Stress is leading to unprecedented health problems. “Stop the world I want to get off” is a feeling we all have sometimes.
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Mango Greenie
This morning’s breakfast greenie was delicious…
1 ripe mango
small handful of mint leaves
large handful of pennywort leaves
small handful of parsley
small handful of spinach
1/2 scoop of chia seeds
2 + cups water & ice
Cheers!
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Pennywort anyone?
One night last week I was at a Vietnamese restaurant at the Eden Center and came across a green drink called nuoc rau ma (with the word “Pennywort” next to it)… Since we like to try green drinks, we were kind of excited. How could I have not seen this before? The waitress couldn’t explain what it was in english, so we ordered and then Googled it. Fortunately I came across...
“One of my favorite books is by Candace Pert called Molecules of the Mind. She...”
– Aleta St.James, energy healer, woman entrepreneur | Starting a Business and Growing your Company, Ladies Who Launch
“Some people would say you shouldn’t strive for personal happiness until...”
– 5 Things Every Happy Woman Does - Oprah.com
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fun badges!!
Our amazing Shiny Heart Ventures intern just turned out a few fun badges for us… aren’t they fun? Smaller sizes coming too…
Snag them at will!!
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Looking on the Bright Side →
It’s easy to be grateful when the sun’s out and your rose-colored glasses are not askew, but there are gloomier days when finding something to be thankful for becomes an almost impossible chore, especially when someone tells you that you should. How can you be thankful for anything when… (read the rest on the Thankfulfor blog here)
June 2010
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Thankfulfor Blog: Thankfulfor Dads ebook →
Prior to Father’s Day, we asked members of the Thankfulfor community to start posting why they were thankful for a dad in their lives. We collected their expressions of gratitude and this book is the result.
For best viewing, click the Fullscreen link below and use your keyboard arrows to turn…
Thankfulfor Dads
This is awesome - please share with a dad in your life!!
Thankfulfor Blog: Thankful For.... Hearing →
The other day I received an email challenging me to think about my hearing and asking when I last focused my gratitude on sound. It struck a chord with me because I am actually quite sensitive to sounds. As someone who cringes at loud noises, regularly craves silence yet revels in the most pleasant sounds - from music to nature - I felt compelled to really think about this topic.
As I sit...
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Happy Father's Day
thankful4:
“You know, fathers just have a way of putting everything together.”—Erika Cosby
That they do. Whether they’re putting together an overly complicated toy or the right words to say when you need to hear them, good dads seem to come equipped with all the necessary tools.
Happy Father’s Day!
Share your appreciation for the dad in your life in your Thankfulfor posts! Don’t forget ...
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Thankfulfor Dads →
We may appreciate our fathers throughout the year, but Father’s Day seems to be the time that we get around to voicing it. Thankfulfor is celebrating dads—and all that they do for us—from now through Sunday, June 20th. Check the blog regularly, as there will be new posts honoring dads… read the rest of this post here
Snag one of these badges for your site to remind people about...
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May 2010
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3 Little Books with Big Impact →
I love these books so much I decided to repost it… good summer reads :)
They sound scary until you see their covers…
Today I want to introduce you to three little books that have big impact. Each of these authors approaches life’s big questions from different angles. Other than their small size what else do they have in common? All are easy reads, are deeper than they appear to be,...
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“Allowing, however, is an essential aspect of life and growth, as well as of your...”
– The Art of Allowing - Oprah.com
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Public Service Announcement
Get ready. Summer is coming.
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Less Pizza, More Green
Pizza might be one of my all time favorite foods. But I have a new way of eating it now. I always try to fill my plate with a huge salad and smaller piece of pizza. If I’m tempted to get more of the cheesy stuff, I make sure to refill the greens too. It definitely helps me control portions and leaves me with leftovers for the next day ;)
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Tall Glass of Green YUM
This was an amazing green smoothie and super simple to make. It’s just 1 mango, 1 orange and lots of fresh parsley (the curly kind) - I probably added about 1 cup of cold water or more (mango’s make smoothies get really thick) and some ice. So good and refreshing.
And the nutrients! Here’s a bit o’ info for you.
Parsley - it’s not just a garnish! It has tons...
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“Thankfulfor Moms Ebook!
On May 4th, 2010, we asked members of the...”
– Thankfulfor Moms
from thankfulfor.com
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Thankfulfor Blog: Thankfulfor Moms Giveaway... →
Moms deserve more than just one day a year. To show our appreciation for all the moms in our lives, we are going to write a post each day between now and May 9th dedicated to moms. And, we’re doing a few other special things - but we need your help.
1. Start posting your thanks for the moms in your life now on Thankfulfor - try to post one each day between now and Sunday, May 9th.
2....
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A Heartfelt Gift for Mothers Day
It’s coming up fast and I usually get caught at the last minute trying to figure out something creative to do. This year my gift is even more special because it’s a tribute to 2 mamas. My mom, Frannie, who has been a loving, supporting force all my life. and Mama Lucy, a mama to an entire school in Tanzania. Selling chickens for seed money, this woman built a school for kids and now...
April 2010
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WatchSocial media strategist Gwen Bell explains the importance of finding balance between her online and offline lives, and shares her thoughts on why filtering the constant influx of info is going to become even more essential in the coming months and years.
(via Experience Life Magazine: Videos)
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“It is imperative to maintain portions of the wilderness untouched so that a tree...”
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Jen Consalvo » earth day tribute
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Are you a Lightworker?
A lighthouse is a signal for those at sea… a lightworker is a guiding light for other souls; holding the flame and offering encouragement despite all attempts to extinguish it.
from What is it Like to Be a Lightworker?
By Moe Wood
Thankfulfor Blog: Earth, Our Home →
It’s kind of odd to actually write “Earth, Our Home”. We live here, and we know that, but it’s not like we had a choice, right? We’re not living on Earth because we didn’t like the views from Pluto, the heat of Mars or because the property values on Saturn weren’t up to par… Despite that,…
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Dance of life
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.
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The Dandelion
I always loved these little yellow bursts of sunshine that popped up all over our yard every summer. They may be classified as weeds but they’re sunny and fun (after all, they are a member of the sunflower family!) - and more useful than most of us probably realized. I just started drinking dandelion tea and love it! It’s a great coffee substitute and gives you a little pep in the...
March 2010
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Change the Dance
But why should another person, or an entire situation, change just because you do? If each of us owned a soul like private property, then change would happen one person at a time. but the unbounded soul connects everyone. Its influence is felt everywhere. So, when you change your behavior at the level of the soul, the whole dance must change along with you.
- pg 182, Reinventing the Body,...
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What's In Your Muffin?
Here’s what’s in mine…
1 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup agave
1/3 cup pure dark maple syrup
2 large eggs
2+ ripe bananas
1/3 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
1 cup organic frozen blueberries
SO GOOD!...
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February 2010
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Healthy, Tasty & Efficient Breakfast
Last night I soaked a big scoop of chia seeds in about 3/4 cup of almond milk - this morning I pulled it out of the fridge and lo & behold.. it was like a thick tapioca. I drizzled just a little raw honey on it, added some chopped walnuts, green apple, 1 chopped date and some cinnamon and YUM! So easy - no cooking involved yet it’s almost like having a bowl of oatmeal or cream of wheat...
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Cha-cha-cha Chia! Not Just for Decoration
I bought some chia seeds last year when I was participating in AmyA’s 44 Day Green Smoothie Challenge - I use them here and there in smoothies but sometimes forget I have them. They’re considered a super-food and are full of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B complex, potassium, fiber and more. I like them because they help regulate blood sugar levels and they form this...
“When it comes to healthy eating it is important to look at a number of different...”
– A Simple Guide to Frugal Organic Eating | Balance In Me
I like this article and her blog - useful, well-written posts on a regular basis.