Michelle Cruz-Rosado's Blog, page 6
October 8, 2014
Easy and Meatless Vegetable Pho Recipe – Vegan
About a year ago I had the shock of my life. I had been dining at a local Vietnamese restaurant for quite some time, mainly because they served a wonderful vegetable pho which I absolutely loved. Out of sheer curiosity I asked the waiter […]
October 6, 2014
Compassion: A New Era in Leadership
“A leader will find it difficult to articulate a coherent vision unless it expresses his core values, his basic identity…one must first embark on the formidable journey of self-discovery in order to create a vision with authentic soul.” ~ Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi […]
October 1, 2014
Sauteed Broccoli and Pinto Beans Recipe – Vegan
Since the widespread news of GMOs have surfaced, more consumers are looking to grow their own food and/or shop for organic products. As a vegan I am constantly looking for quick and easy recipes that are high in protein, good […]
September 29, 2014
Your True Reflection
What is the very first thing you see when looking in the mirror? Many of us tend to notice our perception of imperfections—the slight appearance of wrinkles, the blemishes, dark spots…You name it. Now, what if you were to look even closer – […]
September 24, 2014
How to Make Natural Deodorant
Have you ever heard of DIY deodorant? On this Wellness Wednesday I decided to create this short, 10-minute video and share how easy and economical it is to make your own deodorant without life-threatening chemicals. The four ingredients…. This […]
September 22, 2014
Letting Go of Yesterday
While taking a walk on the beach last week I began to reminisce about the unfinished work that needed to be done the previous day—the deadlines for my columns, responses to emails and little chores that would take but a minute to complete. As […]
September 15, 2014
Devoting Life to Positive Change
This past Thursday marked the 13th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Every year since the tragedy, cities around the country and worldwide have gathered to mourn, remember and reflect. On the 10th anniversary I was approached to do a keynote speech […]
September 8, 2014
My Encounter with Paulo Coelho and The Alchemist
In 1993 I had the honor of meeting New York Times bestselling author, Paulo Coelho. Our brief encounter did not occur at a book signing, nor did I happen to recognize and approach him on the street. I had no idea who […]
September 1, 2014
Seeing A Miracle In Every Difficulty
To see a miracle in any difficulty can be most challenging if one cannot find the underlying lesson within. In the winter of 1993 I moved out of my Mother’s apartment in Queens and moved in with my best friend and […]
August 25, 2014
A Real-Life Lesson in Minimalism
I was first introduced to minimalism a few months ago when I came across a quote by Lao Tzu: “Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs […]
