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JOY: Cultivating Sustainable Aliveness

“Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves

to recognize how good things really are.”

~~ Marianne Williamson

 

Beyond Happiness: Cultivating Sustainable Aliveness

Greetings to all my precious people!!

We’ve journeyed through kindness as embodied healing, awakened to kindfulness as warm-hearted presence, discovered how gratitude becomes grace, and explored how your healing naturally wants to serve others through authentic contribution. This week, we dive into something that might surprise you: JOY.

Not the forced positivity that asks you to pretend everything is wonderful. Not the fleeting happiness that depends on external circumstances. But the deep, sustainable aliveness that emerges when you live in authentic alignment with your kindness practice and your contribution to the world.

This is joy as medicine. Joy as fuel. Joy as the natural result of a life lived in service to what matters most. continue reading »

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Summer Congee with Sweet Corn, Zucchini & Fresh Basil Recipe

This is a light yet nourishing dish inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), designed to strengthen digestion, clear internal heat, and transform dampness—perfect for warmer months when the body can become sluggish or overheated. A comforting, warm bowl of congee offers an ideal balance of cooling and digestive-supportive ingredients that help restore harmony within the body. continue reading »

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CONTRIBUTION: Your Healing is a Gift to the World

“The meaning of life is to find your gift.

The purpose of life is to give it away.”

~~ Pablo Picasso

Greetings to all my precious people!!

We’ve journeyed together through kindness as embodied healing, awakened to kindfulness as warm-hearted presence, and discovered how gratitude alchemizes into grace. This week, we explore the profound truth that many of you have been feeling: your healing journey was never just about you.

Every moment you chose curiosity over judgment, optimism over cynicism, awareness over denial, courage over comfort—you weren’t just healing yourself. You were preparing to become medicine for the world.

This is the week we explore CONTRIBUTION—not as depletion or obligation, but as the natural flowering of a life lived with authentic intention. continue reading »

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lentils & Rice Recipe

This nourishing and hearty dish combines the earthy flavors of lentils and brown rice with the crisp sweetness of bell peppers, creating a grounding and satisfying meal perfect for any season. It’s a delicious way to support digestion, tonify Qi, and boost vitality.  continue reading »

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Discover Acupuncture’s Role in Digestive Health

Discover Acupuncture's Role in Digestive Health

No matter how clean you eat and how healthy your lifestyle, you reach a certain age, and you might begin experiencing persistent bloating, abdominal discomfort, and irregular bowel movements. Conventional treatments may prove frustrating and provide little relief. It might be time to look for a drug-free, non-toxic alternative: acupuncture.  continue reading »

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