Pain. We’ve all had it. Injury pain. Inactivity pain (Hello, sitting at a desk all day). Overuse pain. Nagging pain. Throbbing pain. Sharp pain. The list goes on and on. It’s not fun. I’ve had my share of pain. Do you have pain? When talking about pain, we often talk about how it is entering, residing, or leaving the body. […]
Shugendo, which translates to “the Way to Acquire Power,” is a form of Japanese mountain asceticism incorporating rituals and cosmologies from Tantric Buddhism, Shinto, Daoism, and shamanism. The teachings emphasize the interconnectedness between sentient beings and the natural world, and call for practitioners to experience this truth during rigorous training in stunning natural sites, such as scaling steep mountain paths […]
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Buddhism and psychoanalysis take the same approach to calming the anxious mind, says Dr. Pilar Jennings—look with friendly curiosity at your anxiety and what causes it. Photo © Helen Rushbrook / Stocksy United Not long after my father died suddenly from a cardiovascular procedure, I was sitting in a local café admiring the beautiful foam heart the barista had created […]
These simple-to-make Mexican Pinwheels are rolled up with chicken, cream cheese, salsa, fresh herbs, and spices for a kid-friendly lunch with southwestern flair. If you are looking for more lunch inspiration, you will love our non-sandwich lunchbox ideas! Mexican Pinwheels My kids get tired of sandwiches about half way through the school year. These Mexican Pinwheels are an easy and […]
These homemade Instant Pot Refried Beans are creamier, more flavorful and much less expensive than anything you can buy in the store! Once you make these you will never got back. Homemade Refried Beans There are so many staples that come premade at the grocery store these days. Many of these things are not only more expensive, but also full of […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This spicy chicken breast recipe gets its heat from the Hot Cherry Peppers that cook in garlic white wine sauce. Chicken Breast with Hot Cherry Peppers Here’s a great recipe to add flavor to chicken breast! If you like spicy food, jarred cherry peppers are the perfect addition to pretty […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Somewhere between a thick stew and soup, these Brothy Lima Beans and Greens are hearty comfort food and budget friendly. Stove and Instant Pot. Brothy Lima Beans and Greens Brothy Beans and Greens are the perfect Sunday dish because they need only a little prep on the front end, and […]
posted February 11, 2022 by Gina This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. Recipes include macros and links to WW recipe builder to get your personal points. 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan Want more Skinnytaste meal plans? With Relish+ you […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you love lobster bisque, you’ll love this lighter, healthier version made with no cream, it’s creamy from pureeing the vegetable base. Lighter Lobster Bisque Most traditional Lobster Bisque recipes call for heavy cream, and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised how great it tastes without all the cream. Pureeing […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This is the easiest Salsa Verde Chicken recipe made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, perfect for tacos, tostadas, bowls, and more! Salsa Verde Chicken Chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts are simmered in jarred salsa verde with cumin and spices for the easiest chicken ever! This makes easy shredded […]
Pema Khandro Rinpoche nos habla acerca de cultivar el amor ilimitado de un bodhisattva. Private Collection. Montreal. Photo by Christine Guest. No te des por vencido con el amor. Cuando el amor es duro o doloroso, abre tu corazón aún más. Éste es el consejo dado por el gran maestro budista del siglo diecinueve, Patrul Rinpoche. Él nos cuenta la […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These healthy, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies are made with bananas, oats and chocolate chips PLUS protein powder, peanut butter and egg added for protein. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies These Protein Cookies are great for breakfast on the run or perfect if you want a healthy mid afternoon snack! […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Cajun Fried Rice is a fun take on fried rice with all the familiar comforts of the classic takeout dish, plus the addictive flavors of Cajun cuisine. Cajun Fried Rice This Cajun Fried Rice with chicken andouille sausage and shrimp is a fun twist on the classic. This healthy fried […]
posted February 18, 2022 by Gina This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. Recipes include macros and links to WW recipe builder to get your personal points. 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan So, there are only 31 days til spring–but […]
posted February 25, 2022 by Gina This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. Recipes include macros and links to WW recipe builder to get your personal points. 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan Ash Wednesday is this week, so if you […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you’re looking for a healthy and filling vegetarian soup that’s quick, cheap and easy, this Escarole and Chickpea Soup is it. Escarole and Chickpea Soup You’ve been asking me for new soup recipes, so I am delivering! Italian Escarole and Chickpea Soup with Garlic Toast is easy, comforting and […]
Trudy Goodman reflects on the crisis in Ukraine and increasing conflict throughout the world, and shares the Buddhist teachings we must take to heart at this time. Photo by Alice Kotlyarenko. Today my heart is heavy with grief. What an unthinkable tragedy to watch another war unfold; civilians and soldiers dying, families fleeing and becoming refugees. And along with this […]
Our own exploration of impermanence can reveal that nothing is really separate and everything is relational. So what does this mean for us as humans when things enter our life, our awareness, that seem to require more of us or something different than what we are used to bringing to the world? I find myself wondering now and again what […]
“Problems and disagreements are best resolved through dialogue,” His Holiness writes. “Genuine peace comes about through mutual understanding and respect.” His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Photo by Christopher Michel. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama shared a statement to his website Monday expressing his hope for peace to be restored in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country. “War is […]
