A walk in the park A cool Autumn breeze My mind in the dark Filled with dis-ease Why does the past Which should be left behind Always loop and rewind In the wheels of my mind? And what about tomorrow The anxiety of future lies Why do I feel such sorrow When all I see […]

We are wired by society to be overachievers.  So much so, that we now have to claim we are giving 110% as a mere 100% was apparently not sufficient enough.  Our culture reminds us, demands of us, that we constantly up our game and take it to the next level as the social pressures cause […]

Two monkeys in a glass cage are separated by a see-through barrier. Both are given the same task, for which they are rewarded a slice of cucumber. This process repeats over and over, with each monkey happily accepting the cucumber for their identical task. But then, one monkey is rewarded with a delicious grape while […]

There are so many myths and misconceptions regarding the proper workout to achieve your fitness goals and overall wellbeing. Whether your focus is weight loss, burning fat or reversing the aging process (or all three!), your MUSCLES need to be an integral part of your routine with an emphasis on how to stretch, tone and build […]

*Reposting with the hope that we will yearn for and desire a renewed connection with community now that life is returning to normal* I was walking out of a supermarket when a homeless man pushing a shopping cart caught my attention in the far corner of my eye. He was hard to ignore, talking – […]

As a Wellness Coach and fitness enthusiast, I’ve observed extreme behavior when it comes to fitness routines: Guys coming to the gym twice a day, seven days a week, exercising one muscle group per visit; Gals monopolizing a Stairmaster for literally hours; Guys and gals doing a rigorous gym workout and then heading outdoors to […]

My first epiphany with Mindfulness happened in Italy.  I had just arrived into Rome, the Eternal City, by train from Florence and went for a walk in the bustling streets to stretch my legs.  While strolling through the busy piazzas and narrow alleys, I had my iPod on and could hear the faint buzz of […]

Dating in modern times is like navigating a minefield as there are so many unspoken rules and nuances of facial expression and body language. Ultimately, it may affect your psychology and overall attitude towards romance or, at the very least, leave a bitter taste in your mouth.  As a result, you may find yourself overthinking, […]

The overarching theme of all my writings is the extraordinary connection between Mind, Body and Soul. They are the three pillars of life and inextricably linked for overall wellbeing and happiness: challenge the Mind, exercise the Body and nourish the Soul. Sounds simple yet it is so easy to be out of balance, just ask […]

As we all try to manage our lives on our personal journey – the struggles and challenges that confront us – unbeknownst to us, there is a higher purpose to our daily existence. A far greater calling. But we often cannot see past the grind of daily life, much like the forest for the trees. […]