Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. While the commerciality may not be appealing, there is joy in expressing affection for our significant other with some sort of gift or celebration. We easily acknowledge the importance of spending quality time to nurture our relationships. But kind words and sweet actions can extend beyond our one and only. As we continue to move through the northern hemisphere winter . . .
Read MoreThe word “tracking” is defined as evidence, as a mark or series of marks, that something has passed. Wilderness trackers are experts at reading the story of the land. Novice trackers first learn the basics of interpreting single elements, like paw prints or scat or rubs. Over time an experienced tracker will learn how to incorporate specific signs with the overall landscape . . .
Read MoreA lifehack is a tip or trick to do things better or quicker. It’s a means of getting results without putting in the effort. And they may work at first, but at what cost?
Read MoreNew Year’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. The other is about six months later on my birthday. Both provide opportunities to look back and dream forward; check-ins for living the best life I can at this time.
Read MoreThe new year will be upon us soon and I love to get a head start on riding the momentum of its blank slate. What better way to connect with our deepest desires than by creating a free form collage of things that zing the right side of the brain? While I love the tangible quality of old-school magazine cut-outs, I like the expansiveness (and sometimes overwhelm) of digitally available images.
Read MoreThe time between Thanksgiving and December 31 can be a minefield of less than optimal wellness decision-making. I found a way to navigate the holiday season that gives me momentum into the new year.
Read MoreOn June 10, 2018, less than a month after my 54th birthday, I registered for my first ultra-marathon, a 50K race in northwestern New Jersey taking place in November. It was quite a leap for someone who typically runs three to five miles twice a week.
Read MoreI started this blog post while sitting in an airport lounge on an unusually quiet Monday morning, carry-on luggage by my side. There’s a feeling of ease once the packing is done, like the decisions have been pre-made and all that’s left to do is settle in for the journey. On the flip side, there’s a disruption to our schedule, which is good once in a while, but it can wreak havoc on fitness routines.
Read MoreIt was almost 20 years ago on a brisk autumn evening that I was walking up the stairs in Rockefeller Center and the toe of my black pump caught the hem of my trench coat. I tripped and hit the stairs hard, still clutching my briefcase as my hands broke my fall. I quickly scrambled to get myself upright, nodded to other commuters who briefly stopped to ask if I was okay, and made my way to Port Authority.
Read MoreAthena was the Greek goddess of reason, intellect, art and literature. According to Greek mythology, she was born fully grown, springing from the forehead her father, Zeus. Known for being fierce and brave in battle, she was also principled, only engaging in war when it was in defense of state or home. Carrying spear and shield to signify strength, she also valued wisdom and is pictured quite often with an owl on her shoulder.
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