12 Positively Amazing ways to Be Young Forever

“When a heart Loves, it stays Young forever.” ~Z~

The fountain of youth, the magic potions that will keep you young forever and ever….

I grew up with fairy tales and believed in the fountain of youth and magic potions. I still do. More so now, than ever before. WHY?

Hey, I am in my 34th year on this beautiful planet and my physical body is showing the signs of growing wisdom(my positive way of saying ageing 😉 ). Continue reading “12 Positively Amazing ways to Be Young Forever”

How to find the Healing Happiness in Cooking

“A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness.” ~ Elsa Schiaparelli

Cooking heals. Cooking can soothe jangled nerves, heal broken hearts and cure boredom, insomnia and anxiety.

Cooking is therapy and, fattening or not, it’s effective.

It worked for Julie Powell, who set out to whip up every recipe in legendary chef Julia Child’s cookbook when she felt stymied by her own problems. The blog and book that resulted, “Julie & Julia,” are portrayed in a must see film starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. I highly recommend watching it. Continue reading “How to find the Healing Happiness in Cooking”

Are You Joyfully Nurturing Your Complete Being?

“Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.” ~Max Ehrmann

In our rush to meet the daily obligations of work, family, and social life, we tend to overlook our own needs. As a result, we feel exhausted to the point of emptiness. What’s missing is a relationship with ourselves. We need time to get to know ourselves, time to joyfully nurture our spirits, and time to create.

Wondering if you are doing a decent job of taking care of yourself – or how your self caring could be improved? Review the following questions, and reflect on your answers. Chances are you are struggling in at least a few of the realms where self-care is most important: a satisfying diet, physical activity, solitude, and reflection. Continue reading “Are You Joyfully Nurturing Your Complete Being?”