2023: Peace, Joy, Prosperity & Lemons
Welcome to the New Year. I wish that 2023 is filled with peace, joy, prosperity, and insight for all of us.
It is the citrus season here in the Valley of the Sun and in this month's newsletter, we will celebrate the amazing lemon. We have all heard the adage, “ when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” but according to Ayurveda, lemons are so much more than lemonade.
Winter Rituals & Seasonal Devotion
The solstice is right in front of us. On Wednesday, December 21st, in the northern hemisphere, we will move into the winter season and begin transitioning towards Kapha time of year. As the days have been becoming shorter and darker, it is a wonderful time to slow down and nourish your mind and body.
The Science of Gratitude
Merriam-Webster defines Gratitude as “the state of being grateful.” Cambridge Dictionary defines Gratitude as “a strong feeling of appreciation” for the help received from something or someone.
Recently there have been scientific studies exploring the mental and physical benefits of gratitude. This research shows that a practice of gratitude can contribute to an individual’s character development and overall well-being. Gratitude is more than just an individual’s emotional response that makes others feel appreciated.
Robert A. Emmons is one of the main researchers in the field of gratitude. He believes gratitude has two main components. First, he says gratitude is something he refers to as “an affirmation of goodness.” This is a way to recognize the “sources of this goodness are outside of ourselves.”
Hello Friends
Hi Friends and welcome to November. I have just returned from my annual trip to India to receive Panchakarma. I am feeling cleansed, relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to jump back into being of service. If you would like to learn more about Panchakarma visit my website or better join me for my monthly Panchakarma & Chai gatherings. Think PK might be right for you? July into August is looking good for 2020. Dates will be announced soon.
The Power of Ritual
From the time we wake up until we go to bed, our day is filled with actions and words. We all have habitual things that we do and say. A lot of these are conscious but many are unconscious. Thoughts, whether conscious or unconscious, become the driving force of all our actions and words.
