What should you eat during a hard endurance event?
One of the perks of being a serious endurance athlete is being able to keep working out without any punishment. All of these workouts burn a lot of calories and can wreak havoc on your all-you-can-eat buffet. In fact, you may feel hungry all the time, except during hard training or races. In these situations, […]
Jack Kornfield – Wisdom of the Heart – Ep. 265 – Navigating Politics, Impermanence, Suffering, and the World’s Great Transition
Reflecting on the election, Jack explores how we can most mindfully and lovingly dance with impermanence, suffering, and the world’s “great changes.” This episode was originally recorded for the Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday Night Dharma Talk and Guided Meditation Livestream on 11/11/24. Learn more about Spirit Rock’s services here. Join Jack’s next livestream here. […]
Difficult conversations in polarized times
We live in a world full of different beliefs, perspectives, and realities. At some point, we all encounter difficult conversations at home, at work, at the grocery store, etc. While it may seem easier to avoid these discussions altogether, the cost of avoidance is often a severed relationship with the people we care about most. […]
Create a space of compassion and live from there
Immediately after the US presidential election, most of my acquaintances were shocked. They seem to have made some emotional adjustments since then, and that’s a good thing. This is undoubtedly partly related to the nature of the emotion itself. Emotions are created by how we interpret and think about the world. At first, all I […]
Lizzie Schofield wants to inspire the next generation of gardeners
Image courtesy of Lizzie Schofield @cuthbertsbrae_garden’s Lizzie Schofield said she was ‘feeling great’ after winning Alan Titchmarsh’s New Talent of the Year Award 2024 at this year’s Garden Media Guild Awards Ceremony. spoke. This fierce accolade, sponsored by T&M, celebrates the ease with which Lizzie offers interesting gardening advice and encourages everyone to try something […]
How to Cope with Loss During the Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of year, but for those grieving the loss of a loved one, it can be an incredibly difficult and painful time. Memories of past celebrations, empty chairs at the dinner table, and countless holiday traditions that now feel empty can all cause strong feelings of […]
hospital junk food
Why is hospital food unhealthy? “In harsh terms, CVD (cardiovascular disease) claims one American life every 39 seconds and causes more deaths annually than cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, and accidents combined. Most people who die from heart attacks just hunker down. Sudden cardiac death “is the first symptom of CHD (coronary heart disease) for […]
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars with Graham Cracker Crust
If you love pumpkin pie and want a low-stress dessert recipe, these vegan pumpkin pie bars with graham cracker crust are perfect. It features a spiced pumpkin pie filling made with vegan cream cheese and an easy-to-press graham cracker crust. Bake the bars in a square pan, let cool, then cut into pieces. It’s creamy […]
No Bake Low Carb Keto Pecan Caramel Turtle Cheesecake
This incredible Keto Turtle Cheesecake is a decadent dessert for anyone on a keto or low-carb diet. It’s the perfect cheesecake that doesn’t require baking and will curb your sweet tooth without spiking your blood sugar levels. Only 6g of net carbs! No Bake Keto Turtle Cheesecake With faux cookie dough, a creamy sugar-free caramel […]
How can I improve my credit score? You have a bad credit history too!
“Your credit score doesn’t define you; it reflects your financial choices. Make choices today that your future self will thank you for.” Despite years of financial failure, it’s possible to rebuild your credit score with determination and a smart strategy. Improve your credit score and gain better financial opportunities by disputing mistakes, paying bills on […]