On the north shore of Lake Chapala, Ajijic is not far from the central Mexican city of Guadalajara. Ajijic, pronounced AH-HEE-heek, is a native word meaning “the place where the water springs forth.” The ancient native Nahua people fished in the lake for its abundant...
When farmers are provided with structured water equipment that fits on their irrigation systems to water crops and soils, they support ecological restoration. Through hydrating soils, our food supply is regenerated by stimulating microbial populations, growing healthy...
What comes to your mind when you think of Meditation? For most people it is visions of eastern sages in Himalayan caves who have renounced the world. For others it is something only for hippies or lost 'New Agers' who have no grip on reality at...
Hey doc, can I get a shot so that I don't come down with the flu? The CDC recommends it: "The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year." A Washington Post article likens not getting the flu shot to people who choose not to wear their...
The internet and social media is littered with what they call "life hacks." These are ways to improve your life by doing one thing that will have "amazing results!" I get annoyed with these "life hacks" because I do not believe that they are suited to everyone...
I find this happens on a vacation or a retreat. I'm away from home, away from work, and I expect to be relaxed! It is not until the third or fourth day that I start to feel relaxed. Then things accelerate and by the end of the week, I feel more and more...
Eating is a vital part of our lives. You may notice that eating is a very charged topic! We fervently defend what we want to eat. Americans seem to have opportunities to eat all the time! We eat on the run, as a business meeting, or with the whole family. We eat...
Thanks in abundance, gratitude galore, is gratitude a gogo. That is what I am feeling right now as the year is ending and we start the new year and a new decade. The year 2019 was a time to dive deep into what gives us joy - and I discovered it. How about you? I had a...
We're heading to Vagus this week to alleviate stress and get some down time in order to activate our body's own natural ability to heal. That's right - Vagus not Vegas. Las Vegas is fabulous and entertaining, as well, it can be an important and influential place. On...
It's not just for one day on Christmas, we want to pink up this whole month! What does that mean? We invite you to share the pink light of love all through December, starting on the first and not ending until the thirty-first. Once you start, you may never want to end...
