The Journey to Self-Realization and Real Living We have celebrated over 50 years in our journey toward creating health and wholeness here in the Village of Peace Dimona. Building the Village of Peace here in Israel and subsequently in our various international jurisdictions required focus. And it all began with our exodus out of America …
Denied but Determined: Building Health and Wholeness in the Desert Read More »
The desire for good-tasting food, or palatability, is universal. The four basic food flavors of salty, sweet, bitter, and sour are enjoyed in every culture’s cuisines. They are easily identified, described, and even labeled. But there is another fifth flavor that, up until recently, lay beyond the easy categorization of flavors. It’s time to discover …
“Bruh, you’re vegan? What do you eat?” Yes, this is an actual comment/question I’ve regularly gotten from a co-worker, who has known me to be vegan in the 14 years he has worked with me. For the record, I became vegan back in 1988. Plant-based wasn’t even a term then. All of my coworkers have …
Most people love food. In some way or another. If you’re a food lover or “foodie,” take a moment and think back to when you first discovered your love affair with it. I love food. I’ve had some kind of intimate, intentional dealings with food since I learned to cook at the tender age of …
“Building some breaks into the grind, finding and making vacation time” Vacations are critical. When school is out, the sense of freedom, and the almost irresistible desire to just relax, and do nothing, can be overwhelming. Really good weather adds a special zest to the time. Days without structure and responsibility – at least for …
Tips for Family Bonding During the School Season Read More »
How, when and what to hydrate with is a fluid discussion (pun intended.) Hydration has been a heavily trending topic of late, especially on social media. With the millions of social media “influencers” acting as “experts”, there are almost as many opinions on how much, when and what you should drink. At the end of …
Mental wellness is a critical goal that isn’t achieved by accident. When we really take a closer look at it, we understand the importance of being thoughtful, intentional, and as precise as possible about achieving and maintaining it. Just as someone might pay attention to the smallest nuances of an intricate machine because they want …
Who would have thought, five or ten years ago, that massage therapy would be as commonplace as it is now? It’s an important and powerful communication and wellness tool, and it can be simple or elaborate. But there should be no argument, that it’s an important component in the pursuit and achievement of wellness and …
There are few things more positive than a bright, healthy, and confident smile. For many, a healthy smile gives and projects a sense of confidence and well-being. The old saying, “the eyes are the windows to the soul,” may be true, but there’s an increasing number of studies that are showing the mouth to be …
One thing that I have personally learned in my journey toward Mastering the Art of Living is how important it is in relationships to “talk that talk”. I come from a family of communicators, educators, pastors, and spiritual leaders of various levels. Some of them were dedicated “servants of the people” who led and inspired …
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