Somedays, you need to be in sukhasana. Close your eyes. Ravi Shankar in your headphones. And breathe. Be strong from your core, your back. Let your shoulders slack. And breathe. Breathe in. Breathe out. Sweet, easy, sukhasana. Breathe in. Breathe out. Be. Just be. Namaste. The Spirit of India (full album) … Continue reading
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How to Overcome Anxiety and Regain Control
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Few emotions have more power over our bodies than anxiety. When it kicks in we can literally lose control of ourselves. Whoever have gone through this knows that is a terrifying experience to live. Anxiety is a consequence of believing we have no control over our circumstances. This is of course a…
Believe In Life Itself
Religion is a funny thing. People worship entities, gods, and objects… Essentially, place their faith in something or someone that may or may not exist. That may or may not possess unique supernatural powers. Now let’s take it back about a year and a half ago. My best friend and I met while studying with … Continue reading
Being a Stay-at-Home Mother Is Not a Job
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Take Action! Part 1: Why?
AP English teacher, please forgive me for I have sinned. There are no transition sentences between any of the following paragraphs, but I will have a conclusion that ties everything together. Amen. Nowadays, it seems as if all you ever see has the word “fit” or “healthy” involved. From the ads in a magazine, … Continue reading
Rosemary
We stepped outside into the late morning gray to walk the dogs, Sophie Joseph Sopapilla and Frieda Tortilla Salsa, and my mom noticed one of their neighbors across the way, Carlos. He was at one of the houses down the street, and from my recollection of phone conversations, I thought he lived just next door … Continue reading
Officially a Kentuckian
When I look back and realize that now is quite different from then, sometimes it takes a little time to pinpoint the WWWWWH’s of the situation. Who was I three years ago, and who am I now? In reality, the list of differences between then and now is extremely lengthy. Lately though, I have been … Continue reading
One of Many Odes to Mexican Cuisine
Earlier this summer, when I really delved into my passion for being in the kitchen, I happened across a recipe on Pinterest… And the rest was history. Watermelon Pico de Gallo That’s all I have to say, even think, and I start to salivate and feverishly search for its presence. Not only do I love … Continue reading
Namaste
“Cooking, yoga, and the beauty of life” Cooking, yoga, and the simple things in life are the foundation of my sanity. You need routine, intimacy, familiarity in your life to fall back on, to reflect on your day and yourself. Having time to reflect on thoughts, observations and the experiences I’ve had since the last … Continue reading
Chef Catalyst
Catalyst (noun) a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change a person or thing that precipitates an event an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action Chef Catalyst seems like an odd title, am I right? Yes, in text it is an interesting … Continue reading