As I write this, I’m approaching my 62nd year around the sun. I still have these “out of body” experiences where I step outside of myself and think, “wow, I’m “good and grown” like my parents and other family elders used to be. It’s fascinating, exhilarating, humbling and admittedly sometimes, a little scary. Scary, but …
Setting the Blueprint When I was very little, I used to watch my parents give their time, energy, and sometimes money to others who had need. They were educators as well as fearless and tireless advocates for their students and their families. They both started their educational careers well before much of the United States …
“Gratitude expressed is a treasure to those who receive, as well as those who give.” Have you ever felt a “rush” or high when you’re able to take a moment and let your appreciation of something or someone really sink in? How about when you’re on the receiving end of that appreciation? If you’re feeling …
At the time of this writing, it’s summer. Schools are out, the weather is warm, and most people are in vacation mode. Festivals and other outdoor events are plentiful; the pace of things tends to slow down a bit, and people are in a mode of getting together and having fun. Why? It’s not just …
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 …
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