Marriage Made Simple Recently, my wife, Michelle, and I had an evening to ourselves. We decided to watch a movie someone had recommended on Amazon. We had never watched a movie on Amazon before. We own a Vizio “smart TV” that features all the different apps, etc. When I sat down on the couch, I grabbed the cable remote and started channel surfing trying to find … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Why Use a Lawn Mower When a Weed Whacker Can Get the Job Done?
A dear friend of mine who happens to be a family counselor recently wrote a wonderful article on the newest and latest parenting craze, “Lawnmower Parents.” Not to be confused with “Helicopter Parents” who “hover” over their children and dive down like a bird pouncing on prey at the first sign of distress, “Lawnmower Parents” seem to be even more aggressive. … [Read more...]
Finding Now: Being Present During Difficult Times
It really is easy to want to be mindful, present and pay attention to the times in our lives when we are feeling happy and fulfilled. But what about those times when life feels heavy, we’re thrown a curveball or things aren’t going our way? At times such as these, most of us instinctively want to shut out uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. Contrary to what … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Eagle Pose
Garudasana Your Monthly Yoga Pose November is a month that reminds many of that one famous fowl, the turkey. Although there is no official “turkey pose” in yoga, there are many bird poses. A few familiar bird poses are crow, pigeon, swan and, our pose of the month, eagle. Eagle pose, or garudasana, is a balancing and strengthening pose that helps to work on … [Read more...]
Business Culture | Fitness and Organizational Culture, Part 4: Celebrate Victories
One of the best aspects of the Lake Nona community is the design and focus on personal health and fitness, together with a strong and healthy business and medical community. When it comes to performance and success, these factors go hand in hand. Personal performance is not only beneficial to your personal health, but it is also beneficial to the health of your business or … [Read more...]