I feel like I just uncovered a major secret–how the Dalai Lama deals with stress. Here’s his wonderfully honest, simple prescription: “Every day I experience the benefits of having peace of mind. It is very good for the body. As you might imagine, I am quite a busy many with many responsibilities, deciding on policies, traveling, and making speeches.…

Are you looking at your day and feeling frazzled, over-committed, and stressed?  Try to set some better boundaries to rein in the frazz.  In her “10 Ways to Say No” gallery, Therese suggests that you fill your calendar with “appointments” that might include things like hot bubble baths or quiet time.  That way, you can…

I wanted to share this lovely poem by Rumi, the ancient Sufi poet. If you’re not aware of him, his poems are about divine longing, the sweet yearning for a gigantic, bigger-than-earth-and-humans love. Some Kiss We Want There is some kiss we want withour whole lives, the touch of spirit on the body. Seawaterbegs the pearl to break…

Here’s my recipe (I use the term loosely) for a delicious, fiber-packed breakfast.  It’s sweet, creamy, crunchy, and healthy in every bite.  Good morning! Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Toast Toast a slice of whole-grain bread (I use 12-grain).  Slather with creamy peanut butter while the toast is still hot (I use natural peanut butter). Slice…

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