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Some Hard-Won Life Wisdom
Viktor Frankl is a true hero. He was a neurologist, psychotherapist and a concentration camp survivor, and he wrote the best-selling book "Man's Search For Meaning." Yesterday at my Buddhist temple, the Chief Priest gave a lecture about this book. It surprised me,...
Instagramming: Time For Beautiful Fun!
Today is my little fur baby's birthday and the kick-off day of an awesomely long weekend, so I thought it would be fun to do an Instagram post of some eye-opening beautiful and brilliant things that I've seen & discovered around LA! Butter nail polish at Larchmont...
10 Fabulous Feng Shui Tips For Fall!
(image from a fab a Fall wreath round-up at Shelterness) Fall is inching closer and though the leaves don't quite turn in Los Angeles until January or so, if they ever do, my fondest New Jersey memories were of late September leaves flooding the streets and collecting...
How Good Do You Feel?
Over and again we hear that like attracts like, that good things come to those who expect them, that changing our mind will change our universe. In Buddhism there is a passage from the Gosho that reads " Be the master of your mind, don't let your mind be your master."...
Upgrade Your Daily Fashion Statement & Creative Juju All At Once!
(image and project via Green Wedding Shoes) This one is mainly for all the ladies out there who have grown weary of their wardrobe, and a bit tired of buying what everyone else has...Fashion DIY! I thought it would be fun to bring you a few projects that add maximum...
Curiosity Keeps Leading Us Down New Paths!
(you can buy this awesome poster from Artistico on Etsy!) Its really hard to be a powerful force moving forward in life if you are living in the past. Interest in the world and child-like curiosity about life are the key to staying present, strong &...
Chantal Moore’s Balanced Beauty Product Of The Week: Weleda One Step Cleanser And Toner
Celebrity makeup artist and beauty expert Chantal Moore has single-handedly transformed my bathroom shelves and makeup bag into a much healthier and dramatically more effective, curated selection of beauty greatness. I am so excited that her product pick of the week...
Center Yourself: The All-Important Coffee Table!
Every so often I get an itch to look at a particular piece of furniture. Today, its the coffee table. A well-done coffee table centers a gathering area, or deliberately pulls attention to a certain part of that space for a reason. I often find that the style of a...
Start Thinking About What Could Go Right!
I have grown weary of the "worst case scenario" and I'm exhaused by the worry about something that has not happened. I'm also tired of making excuses. Folks: if you expect bad things, bad things are exponentially more likely to happen. Expect the good and you'll get...