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February 1, 2017

Why Yoga is a Science, Not an Exercise

“Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul.” ― Amit Ray The other day as I went for a morning run I came across a group of people who were finishing what seemed to be a rigorous boot camp training. Many […]
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Published on February 01, 2017 04:00

January 19, 2017

Interview: Surviving, Growing, Inspiring

Through recent years of doing interviews there have been many questions about my experience as a survivor of the September 11th attacks. It was been a true joy to have the opportunity to speak about the tragedy in a more positive light. This past week I was approached by the hosts of “Living with Danielle […]
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Published on January 19, 2017 04:00

January 13, 2017

3 Principles on Overcoming Adversity – Interview with AliShane Radio

It’s been quite some time since I’ve done an interview with a radio show, and this past week was indeed a blessing. I met Alison Feliciano while my husband and I were part of a nationwide mortgage business in the earlier 2000s. While Alison wasn’t part of our group I felt we hit it off […]
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Published on January 13, 2017 04:00

November 23, 2016

7 Steps to Health, Wealth and Inner Peace

Book: Steps to Health, Wealth & Inner Peace – Francis O’Neill This self-help guide is designed to give you all the information and tools you need to get all fired-up and get healthier, wealthier and find inner peace – indeed make a success of your life in mind, body and spirit. “Steps to Health, Wealth […]
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Published on November 23, 2016 04:00

November 9, 2016

These Common Household Items May Be Making You Sick

Our homes are a source pride and comfort; for many, decorating and adding just the right touches to each room help make a house feel like the perfect place to relax and entertain guests. However, there are parts of a home that can carry illness-creating germs, and because we see or use them everyday, they […]
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Published on November 09, 2016 07:00

November 2, 2016

Co-sleeping: How To Get The Best Rest For Your Family

  Many moms and dads who want to engage in natural parenting are torn on the issue of sleep. There have been many studies done regarding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how bed-sharing can affect it, but the reports are conflicting. Some sites say that in many cultures where parents sleep in the same bed […]
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Published on November 02, 2016 08:00

May 18, 2016

Health Habits that Lead to Inner Peace

Inner peace is something most Westerners struggle with. We lead busy lives, working jobs we don’t necessarily like, eating with convenience over health in mind, and trying to squeeze time in for a social life. The average American day is a recipe for stress, anxiety, and depression. There’s a reason these are considered diseases of […]
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Published on May 18, 2016 05:00

March 14, 2016

5 Reasons Why Doing it Your Way is the Best Way

One of the great things about having nostalgic parents is the type of music they listen to. Both my mother and father loved Frank Sinatra—his songs, his charisma, his mysteriousness. Their record collection consisted of artists such as himself, Vicki Carr, Englebert Humpernick, Tom Jones (am I getting being dated here?) One of my favorites […]
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Published on March 14, 2016 05:00

February 1, 2016

The Choices You Make

A few years ago while still living in Florida I had the pleasure of meeting Heather Morehouse—a vibrant and talented woman with an enormous heart and zest for life. As fellow northeasterner we bonded almost instantly. After learning more about Heather I decided to share her remarkable story of strength and a poem that has […]
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Published on February 01, 2016 04:00

January 18, 2016

What Martin Luther King, Jr. Taught Us About Nobility

About a decade ago I came across a photo of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Thich Nhat Hanh, a beloved Zen Master. At the time I didn’t know much about this Buddhist from Vietnam, but in further research I found that Dr. King believed in Nhat Hanh’s message to the extent of nominating him […]
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Published on January 18, 2016 04:00