po·ten·tial / pəˈten(t)SHəl/: having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. Potential. I love this word. It’s filled with hope, optimism, faith and possibility. It’s also inclusive; everyone has it and no one is left behind. The challenge, though, is for each of us to believe in our potential… Read More
Spinach and Wheat Berry Salad with Miso-Gomashio Vinaigrette
A Zen philosopher once stated, now is all we really have. Each day my son grows older, I marvel at how his personality is developing and am reminded of the importance of savoring each moment. At two he is charming and has a lovely sense of humor. He loves jumping in puddles, numbers, avocados, raspberries, and… Read More
The Art of Mindful Eating
What if eating well involved much more than just our food? Sure, okay, we all know that it does. But maybe it’s also about our lifestyle. It’s how we eat, where we eat, it’s about being mindful and present for meals. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately because it’s a requirement for those of us who are… Read More
The Zen of Cooking
Walk as if you’re kissing the Earth with your feet. —Thích Nhất Hạnh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk Last month I read an article, The Zen of Cooking, in Eating Well magazine that resonated with me. The author, an overworked public interest lawyer, wrote about her experience at a five-day cooking and meditation retreat at a Zen Center in California. At first she… Read More
The Art of Being Mindful
The education of attention would be an education par excellence. —William James Nowadays, we often hear the word “mindful” almost everywhere. Just yesterday it came up for me at the end of a Parent/Toddler class I attend with my son.… Read More
A New Year to Care for
Your greatest responsibility is to live a life that nourishes your highest truth. — Mollie Marti I’m excited about our new year and for another journey around the sun. There are a lot of new and exciting things coming up on the blog, so I hope you’ll join me. As the new year is well underway,… Read More
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