As I’m writing to you, the friendly sun shines down on our very own slice of heaven in Palm Beach. We are so very fortunate to have landed in this spot! It’s a beautiful time of year to be here, and we want to extend an invitation to all our friends in harsher climates: If […]
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12.27.13
So many traditions choose this time of year to honor and acknowledge our happiness by gathering together in celebration of life. It’s a time that draws family and friends near, and reminds us to treasure what’s most important. It gives us a reason to eat, drink and be merry, to give gifts to one another, […]
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Thanksgiving, besides offering us the chance to join together with friends and family, brings a wonderful opportunity to realize how much positivity and joy can come from practicing gratitude—not just on Thanksgiving day itself, but everyday. When we consciously and conscientiously relish the good in our lives, it brings an absolute wealth of benefits. It’s […]
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As we regroup and realign with a new season, I’ve begun thinking, once again, about what holistic living means for me. It’s a question I’m asked all the time—what is a holistic lifestyle? But while the idea might sound complex or esoteric, it’s so very simple. For me, holistic living, first and foremost, is a […]
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Dear Friends, Walking through this beautiful world I’ve often felt that appreciation is such a fantastic tool for breaking down our barriers and creating a nurturing and holistic life experience. Through the simple act of appreciating all the beauty that surrounds us we can draw it in deep, where it becomes part of us. Voltaire […]
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We’re celebrating this month by expressing our freedom in the most healthy and beautiful ways. There’s nothing like the feeling of wind in your hair! Freedom is following your own unique path —wherever it leads—and doing just that always feels so right. It sets off a fantastic chain reaction: True expression leads to happiness, and happiness, in turn, is what brings beauty to the surface. Finding the […]
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June offers so much to look forward to. School’s out! And with the celebration of Father’s Day, we can take the opportunity to honor all the wonderful men in our lives, including anyone who nurtures us with that special loving and supportive energy, whether a brother, uncle, husband, granddad or best friend. What would we […]
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It seems to me like no coincidence that Earth Day and Mother’s Day fall just a few weeks apart. As spring bursts into bloom, it brings to mind both kinds of life-giving, that of our mothers and our Mother Earth. After all, just as our mothers once nourished and sustained us with food, water, […]
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There is something so deeply delicious about fresh organic coconut water—and I don’t just mean the way it tastes. Coconut water is simply packed with goodness! Beyond its essential minerals and energy-boosting electrolytes, it offers a whole range of healthful benefits for everyone. Let me tell you about just a few. Coconut water quickens the metabolism, helping those […]
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02.14.13
“Love is the water of life.” – Rumi I am always happy when Valentine’s Day comes around because it gives me the chance to muse on love. Where to start? Love is simple, but profound. It’s part of the everyday, but it’s also what we live for. As someone once said, love is the […]
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After the Earth’s yearly mid-winter dip into darkness, we can feel the power of the sun’s return in the energetic lift it brings us as the light rushes back in. The sun is our beautiful life source, both magical and real. As the days get longer, we have the chance to forge a deeper connection […]
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The power of gratitude is so strong that teams of scientists are working hard to document its effects. New studies have shown that practicing gratitude every day lessens anxiety and depression and improves the quality of our sleep, demonstrating that grateful people sleep longer and deeper, and wake up feeling more refreshed. Not only do those who practice thankfulness feel happier and less lonely, researchers at the University of California have also found that practicing gratitude can strengthen the immune system and lower blood pressure. Just two months of keeping a gratitude journal, where study participants simply listed five things they were thankful for each week, brought measurable improvements. It does wonders for your health, well-being and—yes, even for your skin! […]
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