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World Gratitude Day

Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I… Read More

Posted onSeptember 21, 2013August 17, 2014CategoriesMindfulness | Gratitude, This and ThatTagsAppreciation, Dalai Lama, Gratitude, Thank you, World Gratitude Day5 Comments
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I’m Martine. Welcome to my site which celebrates the art of living a healthy life. I’m a global public health professional and health and wellness coach who loves to travel, read and cook. To me, cooking is one of the most interesting ways to bring the world home. Here you’ll find mostly whole-food, plant-based recipes inspired by a love and appreciation of diverse cultures, lifestyles and cuisines from around the world. My greatest inspiration? My little guy you see in the photo above. I aspire to raise a happy, healthy and kind “petit” citizen of the world.

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One of my all time favorite books is “The Poisonwood Bible” by #barbarakingsolver I read it over 20 years ago and have been meaning to read it again. I’m at the National Book Festival in DC and just listened to Ms. Kingsolver speak; she did not disappoint! Her most recent book is “Untethered”, now added to my growing list of interesting and inspiring things to read. Besides a new book of poetry, she mentioned that she’s working on a very exciting project—adapting “The Poisonwood Bible” to a video mini series!!!!!! Watch for it, but read the book first. We all know the book is always better. Still, I’m excited to see the mini series too. Have ya’ll read any of her books? #thepoisonwoodbible #nationalbookfestival2019 #nationalbookfestival #dc #libraryofcongress #untethered
Another beautiful book I recently read. It’s packed with insight from Oprah Winfrey. Themed chapters include revelations on joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and power. Uplifting and inspiring, Oprah shares her thoughts and simple truths to readers on becoming their best selves. Have you read it?. #inspirationalbook #whatiknowforsure #oprah
Not sure why it took me so long to finally read this inspiring book. I’ve had it for years. Author Don Miguel Ruiz offers the simplest ways to simplify your life. He offers a code of conduct to live by that can lead to a new experience of happiness, love and freedom. Have you read it? #thefouragreements #book #freedom #inspiringbook
Feeling inspired by works of Kandinsky and Picasso at Le Centre Pompidou. #paris #centrepompidou
Cannot believe my sweet little love just turned seven! Whoever said, “the days go by slow, but the years go by fast”, knew a thing or two about kids. #bittersweet
Last night we learned about the ancient Turkish Art of Marbling called Ebru. So fascinating—paint is not applied directly to paper with the use of brush. Instead, the paint is applied to a particular water solution and then captured onto paper. Beautiful. My son’s description: « it’s super pretty » Indeed it is! #ebru #turkishart #artwithkids #turkishculture #nyc #turkishculturalcenter #turkishculturalcenterny
Fun at the beach. #memorialdayweekend #florida
With just a few snips of his hair, it was almost as if he went from a little boy to a big boy. He LOVES the change. I do too, but I also miss the long curls. Sigh. 😔 #bittersweet
Grateful for this lil joy in my life. For Mother’s Day he wanted to surprise me and look special. He dressed up and put on a bow tie. 🤓
First lemonade stand—for my lil guy AND this proud mama!! Looking forward to the second! 🍋 We joined a friend’s multi family yard sale. I couldn’t help but go, what my friends say was, “fancy” 🥴Made basil-tarragon lemonade, lemon madeleines, lemon-basil chiffon cupcakes, and good ‘ole old fashioned chocolate chunk and oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies. 🍪 Fancy? Maybe just a wee bit, but it was fun putting it all together, although it did take way too much time. 😜Lessons learned for the next time! Maybe less treats, but definitely will stay with the herb-infused lemonade!!! 😜 #lemonadestand #kidfun #herbs
Make your world beautiful. ☺️
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness That most frightens us. We ask ourselves Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small Does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking So that other people won't feel insecure around you.” We are all meant to shine, As children do. We were born to make manifest The glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; It's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others.” — Marianne Williamson. Happy New Year!! 🥳 Here’s to having the courage to play your part in this glorious play of life! Much love to you all. May you have a Fabulous 2019! 💕 #ourdeepestfears #newyear #wisdom #inspiration #returntolove #mariannewilliamson

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