Metamorphosis Magic

Observe and CelebrateMiracles of LifeI share some similarities with the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly that transforms before my very eyes throughout the year. Their amazing metamorphosis seems surreal. Like a magical, divine force must have created such a magnificent creature. Sometimes I soar through my days like a butterfly, my nature symbol that best describes my Vata Dosha in Ayurvedic philosophy.Vatas have predominant tendencies with more air and

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First Feast as One

Just before our traditional feast I ask those ready to break bread, “Name at least one thing you are most grateful for today”. Most are ready to dive into the meal but oblige me with an easy answer, “this food and the people here today”, or something like that. Then I can’t help myself, “anything else?”. It’s interesting what they share. I strategically go last. My list pours out over

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Vitruvian Man

As a Yoga Teacher and RN, I appreciate the variety of movements and design of humans. How we move, how we balance and how similar or different we are with our sizes and abilities. For instance, my arms are not as long and proportionate as others or this artist’s description. Reaching my toes is a stretch requiring props to assist me. The Vetruvian Man. To me, it looked complicated and

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Artificial Intelligence Becomes My Friend

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)From My Feared Foe to My New FriendI am a resistor of anything that diminishes the human and social connection. The Blue Zones studies have proven its importance for longer, healthier lives along with many other reputable studies. And, I know this in my heart.Tony Robbins, Renowned International Motivational Speaker, Coach and Author In order to overcome my bad attitude that was getting me nowhere fast, and since

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If I Could Turn Back Time

If I could reach the stars,I’d give them all to you… “If I could turn back time…” was one of my favorite songs in 1989. Did you ever see Cher’s music video on a massive navy ship as she was surrounded by ecstatic sailors cheering her on? She stunned us in her sheer body suit with her black leather jacket covering the rest, belting out the lyrics and notes with

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