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Awareness is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” From an evolutionary perspective, humans are not well adapted to prolonged periods of inactivity. In contrast to our hunting and gathering ancestry, inactivity in industrialized populations has a tremendous negative influence on our bodies. The Bridge is an excellent exercise to counteract long hours of sitting by… Continue reading Bridge Your Way to Health

Nothing in life is to be feared, It is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, So that we may fear less.” -Marie Curie The Thimble Islands form a 22 square mile archipelago of Long Island Sound in the harbor of Stony Creek, Connecticut, where pink granite and golden sandbars pop… Continue reading Conquering Kinesiophobia

“Liberty, when it begins to take root, Is a plant of rapid growth.”                                                         – George Washington The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest international literary awards program that recognizes independent authors and publishers in 80 different categories and is known as the “Sundance” of the book publishing world. I am honored to… Continue reading The Magic of Independence

“Fly Free Birds of Falcon Feather, Join the Merry Making.” -Taras Shevchenko The falcon is a revered icon of Pride, Courage, and Freedom that we may all learn from. This magnificent creature is an inspiration for us to improve ourselves, our peak potential, and quality of our lives.  Pride: The driving force for individual and collective excellence. Courage: Bravery… Continue reading Nurturing our Falcon Spirit

In all Things of Nature, There is Something of the Beautiful!” -Aristotle To “bee”, or not to “bee”, that is the question for human and planetary health, as bees vitally support Mother Earth and all her inhabitants. Even before modern scientific understanding of these magical little creatures, their importance for our survival is evident in… Continue reading “Bee” Beautiful: Catch the Vagal Buzz!

Be melting snow. Wash yourself of yourself.” -Rumi Spring is a time of renewal and awakening. As the snow is melting, Mother Earth is waking up with new life and radiance. The turn of the season is a great time for a refresh and spring cleaning of mind, body and soul to become fully alive… Continue reading Prime Your Mind-Body-Spirit with a Polar Plunge

A Map it is Said, Organizes Wonder. ” – Ellen Meloy I am truly honored to be invited as a featured contributor into the community of AWAKEN.COM, an outstanding resource for spiritual, and positive media for the body-mind-spirit and preservation of the planet. This enlightened media resource is a beam of light through the dark… Continue reading The MAP to Wellness: Awakening With Mother Earth

“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, It is necessary to stand out in the cold.”                                    -Aristotle It’s the time of year in the northern hemisphere when the days are shorter, darker, and colder. Although the tendency is to hunker down and cozy up indoors, venturing outside in the winter is critical to optimize your… Continue reading Winter Training

“Be not afraid of growing. Be only afraid of standing still.” -Chinese Proverb The pandemic-induced traumatic events of the past year have led many to what is being referred to as the “great resignation”, with many questioning the course of their lives and lifestyles. Stepping out of our own stories has allowed a broader perspective… Continue reading Awaken & Grow

“Combine the extremes And you will have your true center. “ -Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel The natural world around us is our greatest teacher! When animals wake up, they naturally arch their backs, then reverse the motion and drop to their bellies to curve downward, lengthening legs, back, and belly in a full body yawn.… Continue reading Pandiculation: Animal Spirit Dynamic Stretching