I heard this poem recited for the first time this week, and instantly fell in love with it, particularly the celebratory tone of the second stanza. I dedicate it especially to those of you who are celebrating the birthday of your lives this week. May you be blessed with many more. A Birthday Y heart [...]
Archive for April, 2010
Poetry Friday
Posted in poetry, tagged Christina Rossetti, poetry, The Birthday on April 30, 2010 | 9 Comments »
Creating a daily healing ritual
Posted in Holistic, Inspiration, tagged healing, Inspiration on April 29, 2010 | 8 Comments »
I came across this tip for restoring balance in your day and thought it was such a beautifully simple ritual, worth sharing with everyone. Even taking just five or ten minutes to do this, will be wonderfully restorative and healing. Light a candle and pray, meditate or reflect. You don’t have to believe in any [...]
Can turmeric help to prevent cancer?
Posted in Holistic, Lifestyle, tagged cancer prevention, curcumin, Dónal O’Mathúna, turmeric on April 28, 2010 | 8 Comments »
Can this Indian spice help to prevent cancer? As regular readers know, I am careful not to promote any claims that certain products can prevent or cure cancer. I have come to believe that while maintaining a healthy lifestyle through a sensible diet, exercise and mental well-being is of undoubted benefit, in the end, there [...]
Laughter as good as a jog in the park
Posted in Holistic, Humour, tagged California, comedy, diabetes, Dr Lee Berk, endorphin, Exercise, heart attack, immune system boost, jogging, laughter as medicine, Loma Linda University, lower blood pressure, stress reduction on April 27, 2010 | 9 Comments »
Laughter can do as much good for your body as a jog around the park, scientists in California have claimed. Doctors describe “mirthful laughter” as “internal jogging” because it can lower blood pressure, reduce stress and boost the immune system — much like moderate exercise. Volunteers who were asked to watch 20 minutes of comedies and [...]
Meat Free Monday
Posted in Healthy Recipes, tagged couscous, meat free monday, vegetarian on April 26, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I am a big fan of couscous for its convenience – the quick-cook couscous just involves soaking or simmering the couscous in boiling water for about ten minutes to rehydrate it. Couscous is a small granular type of pasta. It can be used hot or cold either as a main dish or as an accompaniment. [...]
Smile Saturday
Posted in Uncategorized on April 24, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Poetry Friday
Posted in poetry, tagged gratititude, Mary Oliver, poetry on April 23, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Today’s poem is from one of my favourite poets, Mary Oliver, whose poetry always touches me deeply. Her poem is an invitation to look closely at all the beauty of nature that surrounds us and drink deep with the eyes of gratitude, which also ties in nicely with I feel with yesterday’s post. Gratitude What [...]
Dwell in the Now
Posted in Inspiration, tagged Inspiration, present moment living, Ralph Marston on April 22, 2010 | 11 Comments »
Today I would like to share this short reflection adapted from Ralph Marston on being fully alive to the beauty of the present moment. The beauty of life is in the living of it. And the living of life is now. It is fine to make grand, wonderful plans and to then bring those plans to life [...]
Story of Renewal
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged beliefnet, renewal, spring on April 21, 2010 | 11 Comments »
I got some nice news today. Recently Beliefnet invited readers to submit a story of renewal in their spring contest and I am delighted to say that my entry, The Spring Rains Will Come Again, is the winner. Click here if you would like to read the story.
Fran & Jane Fundraiser
Posted in Fundraising, tagged cancer fundraiser, douglas and kaldi, dundrum town centre, Fran & Jane, gerry weber, house of fraser, Lancôme on April 20, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Fashion store Fran & Jane will be hosting a London Tea Party in Douglas & Kaldi, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 14, on Wednesday April 28. Spot prizes available on the night include a Chanel Goodie Box, House of Fraser Surprise Gift, stunning red shoes from Fitzpatricks Shoes, a Lancome Hamper, a Gerry Weber Gift Voucher and lots [...]
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