Day 110/365 – On pharmacist-nutritionists
4/20/17 Speaking of topics, I almost forgot to mention – I collaborated on producing an ebook with a group of fellow pharmacist-nutritionists! This is what Dr. Christina Tarantola, PharmD, CHC, who spearheaded the collaboration, has to say about the book: “To say I am proud of these women is a huge understatement. For months I […]
Day 109/365 – On stamina
4/19/17 It’s becoming so hard to think of topics to write about, let alone have enough time and energy in the day to sit down and write. The only thing keeping me going is my promise to myself and my stubbornness. I’m determined to keep this blog going. It’s a symbol of my stamina, my […]
Day 108/365 – On field botany
My field botany in Brooklyn, NY 4/18/17 Yesterday I was looking for a spot in Brooklyn to do some field botany. I got my tree, shrub and flower field identification guides and set out to find greenery in a concrete jungle. I didn’t find any abandoned lots with sprawling weeds, but I did find some […]
Day 107/365 – On Easter
4/17/17 Easter has been a staple holiday in my family, and my mom’s favorite holiday. That’s one of the many reasons it brings me joy. It always reminds me of bright sunshine, spring, and colorful eggs and pastries. The message of resurrection is both stark and light, some may even say magical… Easter, like many […]
Day 106/365 – On tidying the house
4/16/17 Have you noticed that a clean home, or even desk at the office, helps you think clearer? I read that the clutter in your living and working space can negatively impact your mental capacity, and vice versa. The cleaner your immediate environment is, the more space you create in your head, with increased ability […]
Day 105/365 – On wild flowers
4/15/17 I’m fragile, and I can break. Treat me like a delicate, cultivated flower. I can adapt, and I can rewild, But once wild know that I won’t be tame. I am resilient and strong, but In your arms I allow myself to be weak. So think carefully and know, Your actions will show me […]
Day 104/365 – On commitments
4/14/17 Due to my blissful ignorance in Costa Rica, and my policy of technology-free retreating, I ran very behind on my posts. But I’ve also made a commitment to myself that I will blog each day for 365 days. So I’m gradually catching up to my blogging, using my journaling and my thoughts for inspiration. […]
Day 103/365 – On the kindness of strangers
4/13/17 We said good-bye to Costa Rica and left for the arduous road back. After our 4+ hour drive into San Jose, I started to feel really sick and couldn’t face breakfast. Instead, I got progressively worse and realized I was coming down with food poisoning, or a 24-hour bug of some sort. Not to […]
Day 102/365 – On Sacred Warrior
4/12/17 I looked back on the trip and realized just how beautiful a place I got to enjoy over the last few days. I biked everywhere since everything was so close. I disconnected from my phone and other technology (that’s why I’m catching up to the blogs now – will take me a while!). I […]
Day 101/365 – On Air Element
4/11/17 Yesterday was the final ‘element’ focus, and the culmination of the retreat. We went to explore the Wildlife Rescue Center. We saw many animals that have been brought to the center for rehab of some sort, and are being nurtured to eventually return to the wild. Many volunteers from all over the world and […]