Day 98/365 – On Earth Element
4/8/17 Yesterday Vanessa focused on tapping into our roots and grounding in the Earth element. We started the day by doing martial-arts movement exercises and a brief meditation session. During the session, we got loose with our bodies and movements, so that we can put our whole weight into the motion for maximal impact. Only […]
Day 97/365 – On Hidden Garden
4/7/17 Did I mention why I’m even on this wild adventure yet? I have been wanting to go to Vanessa Chakour’s Sacred Warrior ‘Rewilding’ (how apt!) Retreat, and my schedule finally allowed for the dates to align! Seems as if all the stars aligned to help me go on this trip, except then they turned […]
Day 96/365 – On cab politics
4/6/17 So, we finally arrived to the right country – check! Great success! On the other hand, what an adventure! Navigating the way to the local hotel proved a bit difficult, as there are many cab companies waiting on tourists at the airport, and they practically try to solicit you into their own cab and […]
Day 95/365 – On one letter differences
4/5/17 Today I found out the value of spelling as drilled by elementary school teachers to their students. I always knew good grammar and writing show skills such as organization and professionalism, and can make or break an impression. However, I didn’t know one letter would make a world of difference, quite literally and even […]
Day 94/365 – On packing for a trip
4/4/17 Going away is always exciting – something to look forward to, a break from the usual routine, and a chance to leave your worries behind for bit. However, packing for a trip always seems daunting somehow, and often feels like another extra stressor lurking around before you can go ahead and start enjoying the […]
Day 93/365 – On alone time
4/3/17 Maybe I’m just an introvert, but I love just having some ‘me’ time: without company or distractions, alone with my thoughts. It’s not often that I have this luxury, which is probably why I value it all the more. On a daily basis, there are often social situations to take part in at work […]
Day 92/365 – On warming herbs
4/2/17 To help deal with the changing weather, we can use some herbal support to boost our blood circulation and keep the chill of early spring at bay. Here are some of my favorite herbs to use for warmth and circulation: Rosemary leaf: useful for circulation, and nootropic (affinity for brain) – making it a […]
Day 91/365 – On April fools
4/1/17 Yesterday was truly a day of April showers, come a day early. Today was pretty grim and cool, but at least not a persistent torrential downpour like yesterday. But as they say, there’s no bad weather – just bad clothing (see previous post). So we just have to be prepared, and dress accordingly. Luckily, […]
Day 90/365 – On acne, again
3/31/17 Good news – I finally finished my article on acne and skin health! Read the full thing Here!
Day 89/365 – On taking walks
3/30/17 Diet and exercise are great additions to any healthy lifestyle, but nothing beats a nice scenic walk. Even in a concrete-and-skyscraper filled city like our beloved NYC, there are tons of places to enjoy a brisk walk out in nature. There are city parks (Central, Prospect, Riverside, Battery, etc.), boardwalks and beaches (Brighton and […]
