“I can feel the Moon’s love for the Earth in my soul when it’s magical silent silvery light touches my heart.”

Debasish Mridha

n Chinese Medicine, it is not the brain that rules the body, but the heart. It is referred to as the emperor, and rules the entire kingdom. The heart commands the flow of blood, the substance that nourishes every cell. The heart is also a portal for all of our emotions, but it is specifically related to our capacity for joy and laughter.

"There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle. The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed." -Albert Einstein

As a follower of Marie Kondo, I only buy things that "spark joy," and so everything I own is awesome (at least to me...)!

Try sipping on these yummy refreshments and notice how good you will feel after only a couple days!

So the next time you hear music, I hope it makes you happy, I hope it makes you dance, I hope it makes you kinder, and I hope it makes you better, even if you have to steal it from your sister.

In my most recent post I talked about how powerful the impact of visualization can be for achieving all we want in our lives. It is important for visualization to be fun, for it to feel good.

Visualization is an extremely powerful tool and skill. When we visualize, it communicates what to focus on to the mind. It’s important that we tell our minds what to focus on because the object of our focus determines our perception of reality. Mental imagery impacts many cognitive processes in the brain: motor control, attention, perception, planning, and memory. So the brain is getting trained for actual performance during visualization. It’s been found that mental practices can enhance motivation, increase confidence and self-efficacy, improve motor performance, prime your brain for success, and increase states of flow – all relevant to achieving any goal, including an amazing life.

"Do not confuse dreams with wishes. There is a difference. Dreams are where you visualize yourself being successful at what it’s important for you to accomplish...Wishes are hoping good things will happen to you. But there is no fire in your gut that causes you to put everything forth to overcome all the obstacles." -Dolly Parton

Finding the perfect gift for your loved ones can be stressful. Below are some ideas that are sure to please even the pickiest of your friends and family.

Gratitude is something I think about all the time, but of course it takes up even more space in my mind this week. I am so grateful for my life and all the people in it. I hope you can take some time to think about what and who you are grateful for and express it to those around you whenever possible.

The sniffles around me have begun...I guess it is that time of year already! When patients start coming in with colds, flus, and other viruses I reach for my favorite immune boosting supplements!

"The only way you're going to achieve your dreams is if you MOVE towards them in the present"

Imagine if you will being on your death bed – And standing around your bed – the ghosts of the ideas, the dreams, the abilities, the talents given to you by life.

I really can't express how much I love a boat ride. I don't care if it is a canoe, a kayak, a sailboat, an air mattress, a speedboat, a catamaran, a raft, anything on the water...I LOVE IT. When I am on a boat, a feeling of peace and joy envelopes me, reality melts away, and I can't help smiling. So I got to thinking...this has to be good for my health!