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The Energy Of Our Being

February 18, 2010

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"Healing, Papa would tell me, is not a science, but the intuitive art of wooing nature." ~ W.H. Auden

We are energy.
Does this makes sense to you?  And what does that really mean?
We are all on some path, traveling through this life that is ours.  We breathe.  We move. 
My fingers bend to press [...]

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The Jungle of Food Choices

August 25, 2009

Today it’s an honor to have Nathalie Lussier, the Raw Foods Witch, as our guest writer.  Nathalie writes much about the foods we eat, and how we can make small changes to improve the healthy choices in our diet. Her focus is on the foods that come naturally to our world.  Fruits, vegetables, nuts.  Those [...]

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Laugh Out Loud!

August 19, 2009

 
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"Laughter is an instant vacation." ~ Milton Berle

Laughing!!
It just feels so good!
And I’m headed out to put that laughing urge to good use.
What’s Up?
Have you ever noticed how laughing can become contagious?
Or how laughing can just put a little extra bounce in your step?
I’m joining forces with the very talented and creative [...]

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  "The greatest wealth is health." ~ Virgil

I’ve jumped on my bike and headed over to hang out with Sahar Aker, over at Fat Fighter TV. Sahar has taken her background as a journalist, from the television studio, to include the Internet as another medium for spreading the message of healthy living.  Her [...]

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Tri-ing Life

August 11, 2009

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"My will shall shape the future. Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man’s doing but my own. I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me or I can be lost in the maze. My choice; my responsibility; win or lose, only I hold the key to my [...]

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“Why aren’t you signed up for the 401K?  I’d never be able to run that far.” ~ Scott Adams, Dilbert
Thursday, November 27th, 2008 – 9 AM Race Start
It’s become a tradition in our house.  Thanksgiving morning starts with a 5K race in Madison – about an hour drive to get to the race location [...]

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Note: This is a guest post from Zen to Fitness.  Zen to Fitness has a passion for fitness and living a simple life – along with reading, writing, and travel.  About six months ago, he began eating an improved diet of whole foods, while also adding more exercise – and [...]

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“When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid” ~ Audre Lorde
The Olympics.  Athletes who have taken the love of their respective sport to their highest level.
Power.  Dedication.  Commitment.  Resolve.  Words that describe these athletes who [...]

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“The woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep.” ~ Robert Frost
5K Race Report
Race:  Saturday morning, 8:30 AM.  Local state park.  Small event.
Saturday morning started with beautiful weather for running.  Temperatures in the upper [...]

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“Diseases of the soul are more dangerous and more numerous than those of the body.” ~ Cicero
Have you ever had a bad day? Or just don’t feel quite as chipper as you usually do? A sure-fire way to change this is … exercise!
Every time I exercise, I come [...]

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