by Bryant McGill

Listening: A Failing Grade for Grammar Nazis, Word Police and Pseudo-intellectual Bullies

May 6, 2013

A large part of being a good communicator is being a good listener. The purpose of communication is to seek to understand, and to be understood. If you understand what a person is conveying to you, even while they are speaking in a regional dialect, or some form of a sub-cultures' "pigeon" slang, and you penalize them by disregarding their message, then YOU are the one with a communication problem, NOT THEM. If you are so smart, then why can't you discern their intended message? There are MANY functionally illiterate individuals out there who showcase perfect linguistic mechanics and form, yet they are merely glib, psudo-intellectuals possessing no real originality, or substantive qualities. Conversely, some of the most intelligent people I have met have had atrocious language skills in t...

Vocabulary: Word List 3

May 5, 2013

impugn: to call in question; to make insinuations against. hullabaloo: a confused noise; uproar. ignoramus: an ignorant person; a dunce. sporadic: occurring singly, or occasionally, or in scattered instances. inexorable: unyielding; relentless. transmogrify: to change into a different shape. to transform. harbinger: a precursor; one that presages what is to come. extricate: to free or release from a difficulty or entanglement. lambaste: to scold sharply; also, to beat. platitude: a thought or remark which is banal, trite, cliche or stale. genuflect: to bend the knee, as in worship; also, to grovel. tatterdemalion: a person dressed in tattered clothing. nascent: beginning to exist or to grow....

Communications: Success Potential and Communication Skills are Inextricably Linked

May 4, 2013

Your ability to communicate effectively and your success potential are inextricably linked. What is communication? Communicating is central to every aspect of life. Everything we humans do is a form of communication. Communicating is foundational. Obviously, communicating includes writing and speaking, but it less obviously includes self-talk, body language and even your energy. Your comportment, manners, vocabulary, diction and presentation all communicate your essential message. Communication also includes less obvious nonverbal and passive processing, such as bias, assumptions, expectations and misunderstanding. Even how you think is structured by the expansiveness of your inner-language capabilities. Good communications are central to leadership, conflict resolution, business success,...

Coconut Curry Cabbage and Forbidden Rice

Feb 28, 2013

This meal is absolutely delicious and takes very little time to prepare. If you must, you can substitute any veggie for whatever you have handy in your refrigerator. It does not get much better than this creamy, decadently rich meal that somehow does not leave you feeling full or "weighted down" after. The key is to not overcook your vegetables. Leave them crisp and vibrant. This exotic and easy dish will leave your friends and family craving more and thinking your are a genius in the kitchen. Directions First, boil a pot of water, add Black (Forbidden Rice) to water and cook for 30 minutes, and drain. Next, while rice is cooking, chop cabbage, onion and pea pods into cubes. Heat a non-stick pan and begin to saute veggies. In a separate bowl whisk Lite Coconut Milk, Thai Curry Paste,...

Leadership: Cultivating a Brilliant Creative Team

Feb 2, 2013

When cultivating a creative team, don't make the common mistake of only looking for technicians. And don't fool yourself into thinking you can just "hire" smart people and manage them with traditional leadership if you want to achieve something spectacular. Brilliance and super-creativity can only be cultivated and recognized by creative brilliance itself. You can't ask for or get what you don't understand yourself, and this is one of the key challenges of leadership. To even have a conversation about uncommon brilliance you must develop a new vocabulary of freedom, which is mostly foreign in corporate cultures. This communication involves a type of two-way trust between you and your "employees". There are many ways we contract with others. Repressive relationships create resentment, whil...

Have respect for the great and magnificent source that created you

Dec 11, 2012

The purpose of this message is not to provide you with a belief system. You were created and you do exist. Rest your mind for a moment in the peace of knowing you were created and you do exist. Do not quarrel or restlessly seek for more knowledge, until you have given proper honor to what you already know. You exist. No matter the source of our creation let us give honor to that source. Pause your opinions, debating and absolute knowing for long enough to conceive gratitude. Once you conceive the gratitude thought, then hold it safely in your mind and keep the gratitude thought alive. You are alive in the world just like that thought. Do not let the gratitude thought fade away. Give honor to your source by having an abiding respect and reverence for life. There is no room for reverence in...

Self-Talk: Conscious Creation through Intention and Word Power

Dec 10, 2012

So many people are obsessed with the illusion of knowledge and knowing. At one time I regarded myself as a deep thinker, but now I see myself only as a deep feeler. I’ve given up my belief in so-called knowledge. People are feeling creatures, and no matter how much knowledge they possess, they are all going through the same emotions, feelings, trials and tribulations, and we all share those same human emotions that define our experience in the only real world we will ever know, and that is our unique personal inner-world, and inner-life. Every word you speak is a prayer, or meditation of reinforcement which creates permanence. As inner-creatures with an inner-life, the messages we receive into our consciousness from outside sources, and even more importantly from ourselves, are of the ut...

To the Rescue: Wellness Questions and Answers 1

Dec 9, 2012

Question by Anna M: I am 38 year old woman and I was a super energetic person, happy and always smiling. I loved to dance for hours, to ride my motorbike, to go out with my friends... I suffer from endometriosis stage 5. These last 7 years my endometriosis got worse and worse, so much that I spend almost all my day in bed. My body lost muscles and shape. My hair and skin got weak and lifeless. All my body hurts, joints, knees, etc. It has been a domino effect. I have tried to get more active but after a while, I get a lesion or my endo gets worse and I can't exercise anymore. I read in your article that pain can be also improved? Is that true? My weight is 70kg and I am 1.68cm. I am just thinking that the rest of my life is going to be like this and honestly, is not very encouraging. Con...

Monocultures create mind-monopolies

Dec 9, 2012

There is a real war, but it is between authoritarian, fear-based, profit-seeking uniformity, and freely democratic, anarchic, organic diversity; a battle between unnatural deceit and natural truths. It is a battle between the digital, synthetically-glossy Billboard Top 40, and the imperfect, analogue truth of brilliantly-flawed local live music. But ultimately, this is really a war between the forces of life and death, and the sacred expression of self-determination and freedom of choice. Monocultural forces want you to forget your childhood dreams, grow up, look the same, act the same and be the same, and this is why monocultures are bigoted and intolerant of those who are different. Monoculture hates diversity of all types, especially diversity of opinion, and is therefore the enemy of f...

Assassin's Creed III, Ubisoft Montreal and the Culture of Violence

Dec 6, 2012

Game Warning: “Mature 17+, BLOOD, INTENSE VIOLENCE, SEXUAL THEMES, STRONG LANGUAGE.” Let me translate the manufacture's warning above for everyone. This game is a rape against the soul and cerebellum of the untainted and sensitive psyche of any human, who has not yet been desensitized. This game is toxic soul-poison. Yet many feed on it seemingly unaffected, because they are conditioned and well-adjusted to a diet of violence. In today's sad and degenerate, beastly gallery of horrors; the literal slaughterhouse of what we call the present world, there are those who play this game and truly see no problem with it. These people, though they do not know it--in the same way a fish does not know it is wet--are super-casualties of a war against the gently sensitive and truly beautiful soul, of...

Finding beauty in the common is the sign of a gifted mind

Nov 26, 2012

Achieving mindfulness during your daily activities will reveal great rewards, even in the most mundane of tasks. Mindfulness is that space where you are in touch with life-experience and you are brightly aware. Do not allow precious moments to pass-by full of unnoticed experiences. When you are unaware and lack mindfulness, you feel empty, because life's experiences are passing you by, leaving you hungry. Experiences are meant to fill you. When people do not partake of natural, common and essential experience through mindfulness, they often seek to fill their hungers artificially by chasing empty and destructive experiences. The world is full of alluring, flashy and thrilling experiences, which are illusionary traps--they are paths to nowhere. No external thing or person is ever coming to...

Habits: Escaping old patterns to become a better you!

Nov 7, 2012

At the very basic level all people are creators. We are all creating at every moment. Sometimes we are creating positive experiences and sometimes we unfortunately create negative experiences for ourselves and others. We all want something out of life and it is very natural that people want to create, re-create and develop themselves. It is natural and healthy to want to enhance your creative skills and abilities, so you can access your own version of joy and abundance. The problem for many people is that they get stuck in old, negative patterns. Now, I talk a lot about what I call the beautiful path, in which I encourage people to adopt a lifestyle of positive life patterns. The problem that some people run into, is that they are not able to easily escape their old negative patterns, bec...

Creating in the Space and Power of Love

Nov 6, 2012

The most powerful manifesting is realized by those who walk in love and create through love. There is no getting around this immutable truth; love creates and hate destroys. Love is the calm space of creation. People come from making love. Businesses are often built on the foundations of love and passion. Love softens the hardest edges of life's tumult. Love only serves and does not calculate. Love gives without expectation, while hate carries an endless tally of debts. Hate controls everything it touches, but love sets everything it touches free. Love is not about others; love is a practice of self-mastery. The practice of love is the procreation of hope. Love is a lifelong practice. The master creators are masters of love. They inject, infuse and imbue everything they touch with the pe...

33 Tenets of love intention to create an opulent life

Nov 5, 2012

Any person can access the creator power within, and use it for transformation and betterment of self--and the world. When you speak and affirm, you are creating a verbal contract with yourself. Real success always contains an unseen essential of deep spirituality. Among these unseen essentials is integrity. Success without integrity is always fleeting, or monstrous. Then there is love. Love is the master principle. Love is the compass which keeps every other value from becoming lost. In 2004, I wrote this small oath of my intentions to serve as my guiding principles. These principles are tempered with love to serve your highest calling and purpose. These intentions helped me transform my life, and I believe they will help you too. Print them out and post them where you can see them, and re...

Vocabulary: Word List 2

Nov 5, 2012

Word Power Facts: Professor Calestous Juma (@calestous) of Harvard Kennedy School says, "Debate is from 14th Century French, débattre, 'to beat completely into the ground.'" proponent: an advocate. sacrosanct: sacred; inviolable. bailiwick: a person's specific area of knowledge, authority, interest, skill, or work. zeitgeist: the spirit of the time. serendipity: the faculty or phenomenon of making fortunate accidental discoveries. xenophobia: fear or hatred of what is strange or foreign. disheveled: disordered; disorderly; untidy. in loose disorder; disarranged. satiety: fullness to or beyond the point of satisfaction. vituperate: to overwhelm with wordy abuse. vituperation: abusive language. sardonic: bitterl...

How I Overcame Self-Hatred and Lost Over 100 lbs

Nov 4, 2012

Stress Reduction, Breathing, Water, Sunshine, Walking, Fruits, Vegetables, Yoga, Meditation, Love, Community, Laughter, Dreams, Perseverance, Purpose, Humility, Action I was born in the deep south, in Mobile, Alabama, also known as the Azalea City because of the vibrant landscapes colored by these beautiful flowers. I had been adopted away from an abusive family situation, and had almost died twice as a toddler. I grew up on a small, dirt road in the country, and my family had few resources, so college was seemingly not an option. I had no connections, no education, few positive role models, and making matters worse, my self-esteem had been crushed through years of secreted childhood bullying and abuses, which would take me decades to overcome. What I remember the most about my childhood...

Responsibility: Stop blaming and start being!

Nov 3, 2012

Stop blaming and start being! We attract what we are. We attract who we are. If you don't like something in your life, look only at who you are. Who you are is why you choose the friends and situations in your life. Who you are is why you choose poorly, or fail to choose wisely. Stop being a victim! If you do not like a certain behavior in others, look within yourself to find the roots of what discomforts you. The conflicts we have with the outside world are often conflicts we have within ourselves. When you blame others you are effectively proclaiming that you are only response to stimuli. But you are more than response to stimuli. When you blame others, you are affirming that you have no power, and your existence is only a reaction to the power of others. But, you are powerful, if you c...

Psychology: Weathering the dark clouds of worry and doubt

Oct 27, 2012

Worrying is simply another form of meditation and manifestation. Worry is a sickness; an illness and affliction. Worrying is a misappropriation of a powerful mind, that should otherwise be spent focused on positive and beautiful acts of creation. While the feeling of worry can be a useful messenger to be listened to, excessive worry is a destructive bad habit. In all pursuits of self-betterment habituation is one of the most important concepts that needs to be understood. Many people who have a worried mind, only worry because they have habituated themselves and their minds to be instruments of worry. The human mind is like a blank computer, into which any software can be written and run. Over time, the human mind’s self-written programs will run automatically, and without thought or choic...

Have you been nurtured by caring hands?

Oct 26, 2012

Life has a way of shining on people who stand in the sunshine of kind actions. But you can’t fake it. It has to come from the heart, with a true spirit of giving and selflessness. A talent is no talent, unless it is used for the benefit of other people. Even if you consider your talents a blessing, they may work against you if you do not properly use your precious gifts for the benefit of others. For a moment in this brief existence, we have the privilege to share time with other people, and serve them and their needs. The greatest joys in life are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in our quiet hopes and labors for others. The trees which are pruned, watered and nurtured by caring hands bear the greatest fruits; it is the same with people. It is critical to know that service...

Giving is the master key to success, in all applications of human life

Oct 25, 2012

We have the power to set our intentions on the betterment of our world. The very “least” among us has the enormous power to effect change through small acts of determination and will. We can each immediately liberate ourselves as victims in the world, through solidifying an intent to act; intent to forgive; intent to love; intent to be caring, polite and empathetic. Then, with that clear intention set into motion through the simplest first actions, we will begin to liberate ourselves from victimization, thereby creating an entirely new perspective and future. It all starts with how you look at the world, and forgiveness and love are integral to the process of healing. There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love. The conflicts we have with the outside worl...

Possibility: question everything -- an interview with lifebyme.com

Oct 24, 2012

Throughout my life, I’ve questioned everything. I don't believe any of it (the ugliness and negativity) and I don’t accept any of it, but I’m not angry or rebellious. I’m a joy-filled soul, and I joyfully reject it all. For me, questioning is about throwing off lies and illusions and seeking out the essential truth of what it means to be a human being. It’s about living as a happy human being in truth. Essential truth represents what things were before they were corrupted by modern life (and its ignorance). Finding essential truth involves uncovering the foundation of possibility that has been buried beneath thousands of years of lies and misconceptions. Most of us are sleepwalking and don’t know it. We work in meaningless jobs at corporations which feed off of our energy. Then we’re bo...

Violence waged against the women and children of the world must end

Oct 8, 2012

Women carry the heavy burden of caring for the literal and figurative future of humanity in every way: materially, maternally, and spiritually. The passive and overt violence waged against the women and children of the world must end. The world will change when women reclaim their power as the sane, nurturing hands of love, which are ever reaching to cultivate a world of beauty, safety and harmony. Through honoring, appreciating and nurturing women, we set in motion a seismic shift which will lead to a new and healthy relationship cycle. Eliminating violence and fear opens the portal to empowerment and communications. This respectful flow of information enables constructive, healthy, compassionate, and wisdom-based nurturing of male and female children. It is women who bring forth the fut...

We do not have to be victimized by the ugliness in the world any longer

Oct 7, 2012

Through our intentions, a place no power can influence, we have the power to oppose. The terrible atrocities in the world require more from each of us than a regret-filled acknowledgment they exist; they require our most earnest intentions be focused on their immediate eradication. To do this we must first have conscious awareness that it must change. Once our clear intention is set, and we no longer “accept,” we will in time begin to see the change the collective will creates. The one and only true freedom we ALL possess is what we think; and our intentions govern what we think. We all feel that we cannot change the world alone, but as free thinking people we can express our intentions to not live in a world where some humans have, in fact, been reduced to nothing more than mere vessels...

Discovery requires courage and acceptance that we are not in control

Oct 6, 2012

We must never forget that the world, as it is, is not a permanent reality, but is a temporary product of our choices as creators. We are sitting on top of a vast cultural and historical pyramid of accumulated misconceptions, lies and myths, built one on top of the other. Every symbol, word, concept, discipline and field is only a temporary rest stop on the highway of discovery. The highway of human possibility extends on forever into unknown territories, which have not yet been imagined. There are possibilities that exist beyond our present “knowing,” and to see those possibilities, we must abandon that which makes us feel safe. Discovery requires courage and acceptance that we are not in control, and that the future is uncertain. The world is starving for original and decisive leadership....

All revolution begins with self

Oct 5, 2012

Connecting with essential truth and knowing oneself is the only way. Surrender is the path to freedom through our unique authenticity, where we experience the flow of life not through the narrow lens of the mind, but through the vast refuge of the heart. As Joseph Campbell said, “follow your bliss.” This concept speaks to the ultimate path as humility and surrender. Nothing else is needed. Freedom is the realization that it is sufficient to simply be a human being. The answer is balance. The answer is intelligent compassion. The answer is love. It is the self-revolution of greater individual consciousness that is the absolute path to humanity’s next great step forward. All revolution begins with self. How can you create something pure, when you are yourself an unnatural creation? True crea...

We live in a culture of violence

Oct 4, 2012

We live in a culture of violence. We have been trained by a culture of violence and we are all agents of passive violence. This is because all of our relationships are based on self-interest, discrimination and a perverse need for gain. The need for gain, and advantage over others, is one of the chief driving forces behind all human misery. We are always being forced to achieve some gain from others in order to meet our basic needs, or to vampirically feed our lifestyle excesses and greed. [...] Violence is that which causes harm or forces unnatural change upon its victims. We are all artificial and have been unnaturally changed by violence and unwholesome conditioning. We all know there is something wrong with our culture, the state of our world, and with ourselves. Humanity has been ins...

Love heals violence and all its sources

Oct 4, 2012

We must all strive to self-reflect and to reject violence in all forms, from the subtle to the overt. We must all seek to unravel the deeply-rooted conditioning which has perverted us, and attempt to heal ourselves and set our inner-truth free. Love heals violence and all its sources. Love only serves and does not calculate. Love gives without expectation, while hate carries an endless tally of debts. Hate controls everything it touches, but love sets everything it touches free. To end violence we must only look within ourselves, understand ourselves and evolve ourselves. Innocence still lives within our hearts and the child within each of us knows right from wrong. All violence demands reform, and all violence desperately begs to be healed.

The expansion of your own consciousness

Sep 14, 2012

Humanity is full of beautiful people; unique and precious, each of us are fine, worthy and wondrous beings. Every person has something meaningful to say in the conversation of life. Let people speak. Let people disagree. Communicate. Listen. Have high-respect, if not for your opponent, then for your own comportment and conduct as a good listener. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you have to agree with people and their beliefs to defend them from injustice. As free as you allow others to be, such freedom you create for yourself. We each have a miraculous capacity within our mind to evolve and to learn new ways of understanding. The great procession of life’s challenges and conflicts ever advance, and every difficult moment is a new opportunity for each of us to showcase the evolved s...

Fear is the greatest enemy; the father of all suffering

Sep 13, 2012

Cowering in the dark corner of a filthy street, wearing urine soaked shredded pants, his bare feet black from the stink of the sidewalk. Sophisticated people walking by would yell, "Hey look it's Jesus Christ." Others would harpoon, "Freak!" As far as the eye can see, we observe divisiveness, separation and isolation. Fear is the greatest enemy; the father of all suffering, and love is the only cure for humanity’s great afflictions. Anyone who looks deeply and honestly at the world today is surely confronted with the grisly realities of human life on earth; realities from which most people try to remain unattached. The pain of humanity’s most maltreated victims echoes deep within each of us, in the form of our shame or ignorance. Those who suffer are always there, pleading for help, and...

What every person or group wishes to say is important

Sep 12, 2012

What every person or group wishes to say is important, even when we do not fully understand their message, and even when they do not fully understand their own message. This is because what we are really engaging in is a sharing of ideas, feelings and emotions. We are all thinking and feeling entities and we all have these wonderful and sometimes painful emotions within us, ever reminding us that we feel, that we are alive, that we are involved, and that we are inseparable from the great experience of living. We share profound interconnectedness with our natural and artificial environments, our communities, our created-nations, our institutions and with every person alive and to be born. Yes, we are all one in this great experience of life. What we do to others, we do to ourselves, and so...

As free as you allow others to be, such freedom you create for yourself

Sep 11, 2012

Never stand by and allow a hand of intimidation to be placed upon the sacred and free body of an unwilling participant, nor allow a monster to reach into the mind or heart, and silence a free soul, with fear and threat of liberty lost. The most cunning enemy comes at your energy, image or name, but the base and ignorant brute, the foul pig of a despot launches his whole selfish being—mind and body upon you, to suffocate your freedom. No law should allow or promote the silencing of opinions, or the directing or disbanding of peaceable assembly. Strangled in the clutch of brute intimidation, we are all made victims; first by the foul deed, and second by those good souls who do nothing to oppose it. Any law, or law body enabling such injustice, must be reformed, and must be relentlessly igno...

The simple things in life are the greatest gifts

Sep 10, 2012

The personal revolution is the realization that the village and nature have had the answers all along. Therefore, turn to your community and the great earth for sustenance and knowledge. Become fallible and human again by living dangerously and stepping off of the assembly lines of unnatural life before it is too late. The simple things in life are the greatest gifts. They are all there waiting for us to realize their value and partake in their blessings. We do not need to change anything, except ourselves. Nature is the supreme cradle of life, and must be protected and treated with the highest respect and care. We must have clean air and water, and beautiful natural foods for everyone, everywhere. We must cultivate beautiful spaces, where communities and families are free to come together...

Sharing IS Caring: the vast and beautiful world we share

Sep 9, 2012

Within each person is the miracle of a unique consciousness unlike any other in the universe. Within you, you will find everything you need to be complete. Within you is the power of unlimited creation. Within each of us is the enormous creator potential. We must seek together to address the good aspirations of people everywhere, for we are bound together through great commonality. There is a deep interconnectedness of all life on earth, from the tiniest organisms, to the largest ecosystems, and absolutely between each person, no matter their cultures or traditions. Because of our interconnectedness we all know that extreme poverty and exclusionary practices are violations against the basic dignity of people. The vast and beautiful world is the home we share together. Nature is our salvat...

Dare to see yourself for what you really are!

Sep 5, 2012

Dare to see yourself for what you really are! Do not be limited by the judgements of others. Do not believe the lie of limitations. Inside of YOU is every possibility ever known. Close your eyes and visualize your divine beauty. Release all toxic energy and take in the energy of love. Draw a picture in your mind where you are complete. See your higher-self ascending to a place of peace. Walk with the great masters in a circle of protection. Let go of the old ways of fear and control. Surrender to love, beauty, and peace. There is great power in visualization; to define yourself. Visualize yourself sitting with the great teachers. Reach into your imagination and see what makes you happy. From your visions take your unique gift from creation. In your new world, choose to believe in the grea...

We all suffer through injustice, abuse, illness, pain and misfortune

Aug 30, 2012

He would not give us his name. He told us he left home to not be a burden on his family because he had no health insurance. He said he would just live on the street until he died, and that way his children would remember him the way he was when he left them. Before we walked away, he said, "You know why I don't care? I am dying of cancer, and I am not afraid. I lost everything, but you can't take it with you right? Who would want to anyway? It would just weigh you down." The systems of governance and community we create must hold many elements of life in constant consideration, the highest of which is freedom of the individual to live the life they choose in safety. Of course these considerations go beyond more than mere individualism, because the individual cannot exist outside of the ma...

Believe in young people, for they really are the future

Aug 26, 2012

In your book you wrote, "The young will teach the old the new ways, and old will adapt or perish.", and you asked, "Are you still open to learning the ways of the young?" This is Awful!! NO!! Respect our elders, please!! They have the WISDOM! What do you mean? The graveyards are full of antiquated thinking. The young people are the forward edge of life's reach for understanding. As it has been said, through the mouths of babes, and from the little children we can learn much, yet many repeat this as mere lip service, because that type of learning requires true humility. Life moves forward, not backwards. Once you are set in your ways and closed off, you are finished until you become open again. "Elders" often suggest young people should "respect" them, but what they really mean is submit t...

Introduction to Voice of Reason by Susaye Greene

Aug 17, 2012

“For a world consumed by a Culture of Violence, a Voice of Reason comes as a breath of fresh, positive air. The only hope of transforming the world from the tsunami of violence is for each of us to Become the Change We Wish To See in the World. Bryant McGill shows us the way.” — Dr. Arun M. Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi I cannot remember a time when I was not in show business. As a youngster, I did commercials in New York City, I experienced the rarefied air of Professional Children’s School, where professional showbiz kids, ballet dancers, singers, actors and musicians could work during the day, and still get their college-preparatory education. Later, the High School of Performing Arts, (which the movie and TV show “Fame” were fashioned after) where I majored in drama, after atte...

One strange day when you look back

Aug 5, 2012

I cannot know your hidden soul nor your slice of future time I see you, but for a moment, as you change before me Could I but reach that second, where you once were To know your unique truth, but alas you are gone. And so I chase after you and grasp at empty air Where you once stood I catch the shadow of your last step I will never catch you darling but will catch only a glimpse -- from time to time -- I am the past looking at you, and your eyes are to the future. When you look back, I see you, but you are a mystery to me I am a mystery to you too, a father, but a man you will hardly know Until one strange day when you look back, and see me-- as I see you now.

Cauliflower Mushroom Soup

Jul 11, 2012

Here is another all original recipe for your enjoyment! This is a great soup to add to your weekly food menu if you are looking to cut calories and fat but not taste. If you are hungry this soup can be made from scratch in under 20 minutes and is deliciously filing. It is actually CREAMY and delicious, but with no cream! Take the time to add those little extras, like wild flowers, art and a beautiful setting. It really makes a difference! My youngest daughter drew the art for me, and I ate this wonderful dish while enjoying the mountain view and listening to the sounds of my children playing. The sounds of children and laughter, nature and a summer breeze create a wonderful environment in which to relax and reduce stress, which is important for a healing body. For a drink, I had a lemon...

Shout, Weep and Sing

Jun 21, 2012

Let us shout, weep and sing, for every dark and bright thing. Let us joy in the breath, for the minutes we have left. Such is life for the muse within, the dearth of art the cardinal sin. And so I scribble, wail and boom, my art my mark upon my tomb.

Finding Purpose, Success and Joy on Life's Journey

Jun 2, 2012

If you are reading this, then you are likely on your own journey to uncover your unique vision of success in life. You are seeking, and that is wonderful. Every moment you are open, as a humble student, you are surrounded with infinite possibilities of choice. As a powerful creator, your potential success only awaits the genesis of thought. But sometimes we all need a little guidance, and it is my deepest pleasure to share here with you, some of the tools, constructs, and ideas that have opened my world and heart to so many profound successes. Many people think they want to accomplish what other successful people have in life. They see the worldly achievements, but seldom consider that many such achievements are constructs of the false world. They believe they want those things, and when...

Meeting another human is always a sacred event

Jun 1, 2012

The power of “getting to know one another” is so immense, eclipsed only by first getting to know ourselves. Meeting another human is always a sacred event. ... Lust for possession and greed has ravaged the soul of humanity like a great cancer, metastasizing throughout society in the form of a nouveau post-human, consumer hedonism. The dark war consciousness and pride have seized upon the weak, with great cynicisms and glib, soulless intellects, that grind away like robotic gears at what they despise and can never understand. Kindness is seen as weakness and intelligence worshiped, even when that intelligence allows unfathomable injustice and suffering to occur under its smart watch. There is no greater intelligence than kindness and empathy. Kindness is the supreme intelligence. Let your b...

Giving yourself is the ultimate revolution!

May 30, 2012

All success comes through other people. It can seem counterintuitive when you learn that you get most things in life not by taking, but by giving. Giving is the key to all success in all applications of human life. The act of true giving is indistinguishable from receiving. Giving yourself is the ultimate revolution! Giving is not a physical action; giving is a philosophy, and a way of living life. There are endless opportunities to give the smallest things that cost us nothing, but have great value to other people. Money and time are not the only things we can give. We can give others appreciation, patience, compassion, courtesy, kindness, dependability, friendship, forgiveness, gratitude, honesty, loyalty, respect, tolerance and, of course, love. For a moment in this brief existence, w...

Environmentalism, green-marketing gimmicks and global warming

May 28, 2012

We need to be respectful and careful with nature and the environment. Environmentalism goes beyond corporate green-marketing gimmicks, beyond debates over global warming and beyond the irrefutable molecular pollution of the biosphere. Environmentalism is about life itself, because the environment is the space where all life happens. From the microcosm to the macrocosm, there is a total symbiosis between the environment and all its diverse inhabitants representing an inseparable physical interdependence. From the fungi and billions of microorganisms in a handful of living soil, to intestinal microflora forming the endosymbiotic relationships enabling human digestion, immunity systems, and vitamin synthesis— no part of human life is possible without the total environment. One could say that...

Italian Tomato, Basil and Rice Salad

May 22, 2012

Simple meals heal the body and this meal is a delight to your entire system. Feed your body the real food it craves! All of this beautiful food, except the rice, was organically grown in Ojai, and is a pure, invigorating delight to the body, mind and spirit. Return to what is real, heal yourself and be strong. Directions To begin, prepare brown rice and place in a mixing bowl. Next add in tomatoes, basil, onion, garlic, Bragg's Liquid Aminos, Balsamic Vinegar, lemon, salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients throughly, serve and enjoy! (Serves 2) Ingredients 1 Cup Brown Rice, cooked 5 Roma Tomatoes, chopped 1 Small Bunch of Basil, sliced 1/2 Red Onion, diced 2 Garlic Cloves, pressed 1 T. Bragg’s Liquid Aminos 1 T. Balsamic Vinegar 1 Lemon, squeezed Salt and...

Materialism is an Identity Crisis

May 22, 2012

When people are treated like a product, they become obsessed with materialism. Modern capitalist consumer-life commoditizes people and “educates” them to become human products. A culture that raises and grooms people to be human resource products in a marketplace cultivates non-individuals who experience life through materialism. When people are treated as creators versus products, materialism diminishes. This is because the way people see themselves changes. We see the world as we are, and also as we are treated and seen by others, and by our environmental situation. With rare exceptions, the people who work in corporations, like those working on assembly-lines, are not producers—they are products. This is a distinction that is often overlooked. Human products see the world as a grand car...

Sesame Kale and Quinoa

Apr 29, 2012

Simple meals heal the body and this meal is a delight to your entire system. Feed your body the real food it craves! All of this beautiful food, except the quinoa, was organically grown in Ojai, and is a pure, invigorating delight to the body, mind and spirit. Return to what is real, heal yourself and be strong. Directions To begin, prepare quinoa and while that is cooking, clean and chop kale, dice garlic and tomatoes. Heat a wok or large saucepan to medium with sesame oil, Bragg's, garlic and water. Next add kale and lightly sauté for a few minutes, then remove kale from wok and top with sesame seeds. Serve the kale, quinoa, tomato, lite tahini dressing, salt and pepper in the presentation of your choice and enjoy! (Serves 2) Ingredients 1 Cup Quinoa, cooked 1 Bunch...

The battle between the cunning human mind and the quiet, intuitive inner-self...

Apr 28, 2012

The intuitive spirit-nature we all possess is a beautiful gift, but too often that gift is suppressed. In many ways people have been de-natured and have lost a magnificent gift. The most accomplished people do not rely solely on knowing all the different technical aspects of their pursuit. While technical knowledge is useful, it is only a small part of a true master’s brilliance. The master of any craft is first a master of self; cooperating with innate intelligence within. They detach themselves from the rote instructions and trust in instincts to emerge naturally to carry them forward to excellence. That is why you cannot create a champion athlete. All you can do is free the person up to access their own innate potential. Knowledge works the same way. We already have everything that we...

Refreshing Papaya Spritzer

Apr 28, 2012

This drink is refreshing, healthy and delicious any time of day. If you do not own a juicer try making this with any fresh organic juice of your choice. Directions Fill a tall glass with ice and 8 oz. of Sparkling Mineral Water. Squeeze 1/2 a Lemon into the glass, add 1/4 cup of Papaya Juice and one packet of Stevia (1gm). Stir with a spoon and enjoy. To create other refreshing spritzers, try using other fresh juices such as Pomegranate, Grapefruit or Watermelon. If you do not like the taste of Stevia, try using Organic Agave instead. Ingredients 8 oz. Sparkling Mineral Water 1/4 Cup Papaya, juiced 1/2 Fresh Lemon, squeezed 1 Packet of Stevia or two drops of Liquid Stevia (or your choice of sweetener) Ice

Cannibals, concrete jungle savages and the euro war-dress suit

Apr 27, 2012

The homeless, street gangs, “thugs” and other mostly powerless people with legitimate anger concerning poverty and class, are commonly media and police targeted, and portrayed as dangerous, menacing undesirables. Young revolutionaries, students, activists and protesters are similarly portrayed as misanthropic juveniles and lazy ne’er-do-wells vandalizing public spaces. But too little attention is given to truly dangerous and powerful political and corporate thugs who loot, vandalize and burn communities to the ground every day, with the mighty stroke of a pen. The boardroom is the ultimate war-room, where history’s most destructive acts of violence and aggression against human dignity, safety and justice have been strategically orchestrated. Acts of economic war and violence in the deepes...

Sprouted Garden Wrap

Apr 27, 2012

This wrap is simply delicious and packed with everything fresh from the farmers market! Directions To begin, heat sprouted tortilla on a gas burner or in a pan on low, flipping until desired crispness. Next, cover with a thin layer of hummus, then along the middle of the tortilla layer the arugula, sprouts, tomato, avocado, quinoa and red onion. This wrap alone is simply delicious but for a little added flavor, add a lite dressing of your choice, tahini dressing or just a splash or balsamic vinegar and enjoy! (Serves 1) Ingredients Fresh Garden Bowl 1 Sprouted Tortilla, grilled 1/2 Avocado, sliced 1 Roma Tomato, sliced 1/2 Cup Sprouts 1/8 Cup Quinoa, cooked Red Onion, sliced Arugula Salt and Pepper to taste Directions – Dressing In a bowl or food processer,...

Marketing: Birds, Flowers and Branding for the Ascended Business Master

Apr 24, 2012

Much of what I do is try to help people reestablish awareness of their true identity. If you are reading this then you are likely trying to understand how to better market and sell yourself, or a product. But marketing is much more than a learned action or skill; it is an intrinsic part of the natural order of life. To be masterful at sales or marketing you need to know your identity and be a zen-master of self. While the crude and immature tools of manipulation, arrogance, swagger and a polished glib tongue may get you noticed in the small pond, the skills needed to thrive in the higher-realms are more spiritual, personal and mature. Marketing is a part of life and the grand natural order. Marketing is not about stuff, money or capitalism; it is about intrinsic, life-force resource curr...

Delicious Grilled Veggie Panini

Apr 23, 2012

This sandwich is simply delicious and is a breeze to create. A great way to save time on later meals is to grill extra veggies, store them in the refrigerator and use them as a perfect side dish to any meal, add to your favorite pasta or wrap. Directions To begin, slice red pepper, onion, zucchini, eggplant into thick slices, place them in a dish and drizzle with Bragg’s Liquid Aminos and pepper. Pre-heat grill or use a grill pan in the home to cook the veggies. Once the grill is piping hot, place the marinated veggies on the grill, cooking for several minutes on each side until fully cooked. When the veggies are done, remove them from the grill and place them on a plate. Next, begin preparing the sandwiches for grilling. First, layer hummus on both inner sides of the sandwich bre...

Every person is a precious gift, and we are all like little children

Apr 20, 2012

"Sometimes they spit on me. I don't know why. I am so down low right now, you know what I mean brother? Why people got to be that way? Who spits on somebody like that?" True progress for humanity is anything that takes us closer to supporting one another. Small acts of kindness between you and the individuals around you are the germination that springs into being, something as mysterious as life itself, and what may in fact be humanities greatest accomplishment — compassion for others. Let us all strive to cultivate a deeper and more meaningful desire to ease the burdens of others. Every person is a precious gift, and we are all like little children who yearn for acceptance, safety, and unconditional love. Let us all reach out with a hope that we could each bring some degree of happin...

Sprout Sandwich

Apr 14, 2012

This sandwich is simply delicious! To make it taste as fresh and flavorful as possible always opt for using organic ingredients. Directions To begin, toast your sprouted bread if desired. Then layer the bread with the hummus of your choosing. We chose a spicy red pepper hummus for this sandwich. Continue to add tomato, cucumber, onion, sprouts, avocado and arugula. For a little extra flavor but optional; add salt, pepper or a light spread of your favorite dressing. If you are watching your calories and fats, add only a touch of Balsamic Vinegar. Ingredients Sprouted Bread Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Avocado, sliced Tomato, sliced Cucumber, sliced Red Onion, sliced Avocado, sliced Sprouts Arugula Salt and Pepper to taste Balsamic Vinegar

Homo sapiens-consumere: a new species designed to buy

Apr 5, 2012

By bombarding each person with hundreds-of-thousands of commercial messages per year, the technocratic, consumer research scientists have created a new fork in the road of human evolution. Through generations of cradle-to-grave consumer conditioning, and lifelong intra-cerebral media-drips, the emergence of a new proto-human has arrived, the Homo sapiens-consumere. This is a highly specialized species of docile, obedient consumers. They are a material goods and brands, hunter-gather society of hominids standing upright to shop. Science which promised so much for the future of humanity, has been abducted by international corporations to transform human beings into subservient entities of never-ending fruitless consumerism and mindless entertainment. At the dawn of a new millennium and...

Italian Veggie Baguette

Apr 1, 2012

This sandwich is simply delicious and is a breeze to create. A great way to save time on later meals is to grill extra veggies, store them in the refrigerator and use them as a perfect side dish to any meal, add to your favorite pasta or wrap. Directions To begin, slice red pepper, onion, zucchini, eggplant into thick slices, place them in a dish and drizzle with Bragg’s Liquid Aminos and pepper. Pre-heat grill or use a grill pan in the home to cook the veggies. Once the grill is piping hot, place the marinated veggies on the grill, cooking for several minutes on each side until fully cooked. When the veggies are done, remove them from the grill and place them on a plate. Next, grill your baguette to desired crispness then layer on the veggies, fresh basil and pasta sauce. (Serves...

Dare to love every person, including yourself

Mar 21, 2012

Dare to love every person, including yourself. Become the energy of love. Begin the lifelong practice of love: Quit saying you hate people. Never do this again. Tell yourself constantly, “I love myself and I love others.” Tell the people important to you that you love them. (As hard as it is to believe, many people have never reached this stage.) Whisper quietly to yourself “I love you and wish you happiness in life” to each stranger you encounter, speak to or walk by, who is easy to like, or beautiful in countenance. Whisper quietly to yourself, “I love you deeply and wish you healing and contentment in life” to each stranger you encounter, speak to or walk by, who is rude, or hateful in countenance. Find partners in this philosophy that agree to exchanging mutual feelings of love...

Rescue Resources: Health, Wellness and Food Books

Feb 21, 2012

The China Study - Dr. T. Colin Campbell Seven Pillars of Health - Donald Colbert Diet for a New America - John Robbins Eat This and Live - Donald Colbert Omnivore’s Dilemma - Michael Pollan Food for Life - Dr. Neal Barnard Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal - Eric Schlosser The Food Revolution by John Robbins Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease - Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. The Real Food Daily Cookbook - Ann Gentry In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto - Michael Pollan Sugar Blues - William Dufty Healing With Whole Foods - Paul Pitchford Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen - Anna Lappe Fire Your Doctor - How to Be Independently Healthy - Andrew W. Saul Ph.D. The Gerson Therapy - Charlo...

Red Lentil Dahl

Feb 19, 2012

This beautiful Indian dish is inexpensive to make and is loved by everyone. Directions To begin, place a 3-quart pot, over medium heat, cook onion, garlic and ginger. Stirring often until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Next, add water, lentils, Bragg’s Liquid Amino’s, spices and salt (optional). Bring to a low boil, then turn down the heat to low, cover and let the lentil mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are very tender. Stir in the tomato paste until thoroughly combined. Cook the lentils for several minutes more, or until the soup is desired temperature. Add more water to the lentils for desired consistency. Top with fresh cilantro. We recommend using organic vegetables when possible. Ingredients 1 Cup Onion, finely chopped 3 Cloves Garlic...

A paradise for them...

Feb 18, 2012

Swallowing up the corpses An appetite of doom Many a meaty courses Made my gut a tomb I devoured moms and babies My hunger near a rage Down to Davy's Locker The bars of my ribcage My swollen putrid innards Filled with fish and foul And beastly guts and gizzards That rot within my bowls Grinning over my plate With a leg bone in my hand Like a grim reaper of fate To the creatures of the land Maybe there is a paradise For those creatures of misery Whose terrified pair-of-eyes Hauntingly, live-on in me

Delicious Rosemary Potatoes

Feb 18, 2012

These Rosemary Red Potatoes make a great side dish for any meal and are so easy to prepare. Directions Preheat your oven to 425. In a bowl, mix chopped potatoes, rosemary, pepper and cover with vegetable broth. Place the potato mixture in a coated glass dish or nonstick pan. Add more vegetable broth if needed and flip the potatoes half way through cooking. Cook until brown about 45 mins. Enjoy :) Ingredients Red Potatoes Dried Rosemary Vegetable Broth Salt & Pepper (Optional)

Kale Salad in Minutes!

Feb 18, 2012

Directions Chop the Italian Kale and place in a bowl. Smash avocado through your fingers, dropping into bowl, squeeze lemon juice to cover and then throughly mix using hands, completely covering each piece of kale. (Optional - Add salt and pepper to taste.) Ingredients 1 Large bunch Italian Kale (aka Dinosaur or Black Kale) 1 Avocado 1 Lemon Salt & Pepper (Optional)

Use fresh herbs and discover the beauty of natural flavors!

Feb 17, 2012

I love adding tons of fresh herbs to all of my dishes. For some reason too many of us are taught to use dry herbs. Through traveling and education I have learned that much of what people eat is devoid of any real flavor. I promise you that there is flavor beyond salt, oils, butters and overpowering spices. Fresh herbs offer an astounding sensual experience to the palette and taste buds that could never be reproduced in a bottle of dried spices. I encourage you all to experiment with fresh herbs. You can even grow your own. Quit eating crap out of a box and start living more fully through live and beautiful foods. I have heard some say they cannot afford quality foods and live herbs. It is all about your thinking not just the price-- the real barrier for many is the mindset of a victim. Ch...

Quick Bean Burrito

Feb 17, 2012

This burrito is quick to make and is simply delicious any time of the day! Directions To begin, heat sprouted tortilla (on a gas burner or in a pan on low, flipping until desired crispness. Next, layer ingredients along the middle of the tortilla. Add your favorite hot sauce or fresh salsa, roll it up and enjoy! (Serves 2) Ingredients 2 Jalapeno Sprouted Tortilla or Healthy Tortilla of choice, grilled 1/2 Cup Black or Pinto Beans, rinsed from a can 2 Roma Tomato, sliced 1/4 Guacamole or 1/2 Avocado, sliced Cabbage or Romaine, shredded Salt and Pepper to taste Salsa or Hot Sauce Directions Fresh Guacamole To begin, cut avocado lengthwise and scoop out the seed. Next remove the avocado with a spoon and place into a bowl. Add fresh squeezed lime, garlic, salt,...

Black-eyed Peas and Brown Rice

Feb 16, 2012

Eating small meals throughout the day is a great way to curb hunger and not over eat at meals. This dish is simple and packed with protein and fiber. It is a delicious meal or snack at anytime of the day. Preparation Before going to bed, place a one lb. bag of black-eyed peas in a bowl and cover in water with sufficient depth for the beans to expand. Soak for at least 8 hours and then drain and refrigerate until ready to cook. Directions In a medium sized pot, saute onion, garlic and fake bacon (optional). Stir often until onions are translucent, about six minutes. Next, add to the mixture, black-eyed peas, Bragg’s Liquid Amino’s and water until beans are fully covered. Bring peas to a boil, then turn down the heat to simmer and let the peas cook for about 30 minutes or until...

Fresh Garden Bowl

Feb 16, 2012

Eating simple foods is simply amazing for your body. Learning the art of eating simple can be challenging, but once achieved feels like true freedom. Imagine never having to think or speak about a diet again. If you want to change your eating patterns, changing your palette is essential. If your palette craves salt and fatty oils, this meal will be a different experience, but once you become reacquainted with simple, healthy meals, this meal will taste delicious! All of this beautiful food, except the rice, was organically grown in Ojai, and is a pure, invigorating delight to the body, mind and spirit. Return to what is real, heal yourself and be strong. Directions To begin, cook brown rice and set aside, dice tomatoes, avocado and remove cilantro from the stalks. Next, in a bo...

Organic Pecan and Fruit Medley

Feb 16, 2012

This is the perfect dish to begin your day of healthy eating! Directions Mix the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy! Ingredients 1 Organic Sun Ripened Peach, cubed 1 Organic Mango, cubed 1 Organic Pink Crisp, cubed 1 Honey Crisp or Pink Lady Apple, cubed 1 Tablespoon of Organic Local Honey (Ethically Cared for Bees)  1/4 Cup of Raw Pecans, chopped 1 Home Grown Mint Leaf

Spiritual Constructs for Creating

Feb 16, 2012

Success is a spiritual process. You have to master the abstract and not just clinical business. The invitation only world is a manifestation of self-realization. You cannot be there, unless you are there already. Many understand the spiritual principles, but do not know how to apply them. It is difficult to apply the spiritual technology, which is why so few are able to get to the other side. You have to learn to evaluate metaphors as representations of unknown realities. You need to be open enough to entertain esoteric or taboo terms as temporary placeholders for unknown concepts. Temporary suspension of disbelief and childlike thinking creates a bridge over the canyon of impossible. You have to be insane, (out of mind) but you cannot stay in the space of insane forever. You have to live...

I Found I AM

Feb 16, 2012

I looked under every rock. I looked in every flower. I looked between the seconds. I looked in every hour. I looked in every shadow. I looked at every Star. I looked in every meadow, At things that were, and are. I found every darkness, I found every glory. I found every choice, In every single story. I found I AM the difference, My thoughts are free to be. I found it isn’t what it seems-- I found, it’s only me.

Greek Wrap

Feb 15, 2012

This wrap is crisp, low in calories and delicious. All of this beautiful food, except the wrap, was organically grown in Ojai, and is a pure, invigorating delight to the body, mind and spirit. Return to what is real, heal yourself and be strong. Directions If you prefer a hot tortilla, quickly heat in a pan or on a gas burner until desired crispness. Remove the sprouted tortilla from the pan and begin layering your ingredients along the center. Sprinkle on pepper, dried oregano and any other herbs to personal taste. To keep the wrap low in calories and fat, we always advise to skip any dairy products including cheese or dressings. A squeeze of fresh lemon or a splash of vinegar gives this wrap the perfect zest (Serves 1) Ingredients 1 Sprouted Tortilla 1 Roma Tomatoes, sl...

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Feb 14, 2012

This delicious salsa is healthy and makes a wonderful appetizer for guests. Directions First rinse and drain the beans and place in a large bowl. Next combine the beans with corn, avocado, onions, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, red wine vinegar, cumin and optional olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least one hour before serving. All of this beautiful food, except the beans, was organically grown in Ojai, and is a pure, invigorating delight to the body, mind and spirit. Return to what is real, heal yourself and be strong. Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can of Black beans, thoroughly rinsed, and drained 1 1/2 cups Corn kernels, defrosted or fresh 1 Avocado cut into small chunks 1/2 cup Green onions, chopped 1/2 cup Red p...

Chinese Cabbage Salad

Feb 14, 2012

Savory, spicy, crunchy and delicious! Directions To begin, thinly slice or shred in a food processer savoy cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red onion and place into a large mixing bowl. Add desired dressing, cilantro, sesame seeds and sliced almonds. Thoroughly mix all ingredients, place in a bowl and enjoy! (Serves 1 as meal or serves 2 as a side dish) Ingredients Fresh Garden Bowl 2 Cups Savory Cabbage, shredded 1 Cup Red Cabbage, shredded 1/4 Cup Carrots, shredded 1/8 Cup Red Onion, shredded 2 t. Almonds, sliced 1 t. Sesame Seeds, topping Cilantro, garnish Salt and Pepper to taste Directions – Dressing In a bowl or food processer, combine ingredients and whip together. Ingredients - Lite Salad Dressing 1 T. Peanut Butter 2 T. Rice Vinegar 1 T....

Quinoa - A beautiful, exotic and delicious food!

Feb 12, 2012

Quinoa (keen-wah) is a light, fluffy, creamy textured amino acid-rich (protein) seed that is a delicious replacement for rice or pasta. Although is not seen in most American kitchens, it can be found in most large grocery and health food stores at a very affordable price. It is most commonly considered a grain but is actually a relative of the leafy green vegetable and was once considered “the gold of the Incas”. . Directions To begin, place water and quinoa in a large skillet and bring to a full boil for one minute. Next, reduce heat to a low, cover and simmer for approximately 12 minutes. At around 10 minutes, begin watching to make sure the quinoa is not sticking to the bottom of the pan. When all of the water has been evaporated, take the skillet off of the stove and place a cl...

Cucumber and Hummus Toast

Feb 11, 2012

Eating small meals throughout the day is the best way to stay slim and trim. This snack is simple, fast and a delicious treat anytime of the day. Directions To begin, toast sprouted or whole wheat bread. Next layer with hummus, cucumbers, salt, pepper and enjoy! (Serves 1) Ingredients 1 Slice of Bread (Sprouted or Whole Wheat), toasted 1 to 2 T. Hummus Cucumber, sliced Salt and Pepper to taste

Rescue Resources: Health, Wellness and Food Movies

Feb 1, 2012

Queen of the Sun (2012) Vegucated (2011) Fork Over Knives (2011) Burzynski, The Movie (2011) May I Be Frank (2010) Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead (2010) Food Inc. (2009) Simply Raw (2009) Dirt: The Movie (2009) The Gerson Miracle (2009) Food Matters (2008) Food Fight (2008) The Beautiful Truth (2008) Fresh (2008) The World According to Monsanto (2008) Flow (2008) Blue Gold: World Water Wars (2008) The Garden (2008) Killer at Large (2008) King Corn (2007) The Price of Sugar (2007) Dying to have Known (2006) Our Daily Bread (2006) The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2005) Super Size Me (2004) The Future of Food (2004)

Cantaloupe

Feb 1, 2012

Cantaloupe is filled with significant amounts of vitamins A & C and is a good source of potassium and fiber. At only 56 calories a serving (1 cup) this is an excellent low calorie snack for any part of the day. Directions Cut cantaloupe with knife and enjoy! (Serves 1) Ingredients Cantaloupe, cut

Vegan Double Cheeseburger with Secret Sauce

Jan 17, 2012

Craving something bad but not terrible for you? I wouldn't call this good, because I shouldn't be eating this type of vegan junk food, but hey, I am no extremest! :) This burger will hit the spot! Directions To begin, grill burger according to directions on an outside grill or grill pan inside. While the burger is cooking, slice the tomato, onion, lettuce and toast bun if desired. When the burger is finished cooking, place one piece of cheese on one or both of the burgers and cover, allowing the cheese to fully melt. When the cheese is fully melted and bun is ready remove from the heat and begin layering your burger the way you like it best. Don't forget the secret sauce (Vegan Thousand Island Dressing)! Enjoy (Serves 1) Ingredients 2 Vegan Burger Patties 1 Organic Whole...

Cabbage and Carrot Salad

Jan 14, 2012

This salad is a refreshing and filling meal. Directions To begin, thinly slice or shred in a food processer red cabbage, carrots and red onion and place into a large mixing bowl. Next rinse beans if using canned and add them into bowl along with the cabbage and carrot. Pour in desired amounts dressing and mix thoroughly. Serve with sprouted tortilla and enjoy! Ingredients - Chopped Salad 2 Cups Carrots, shredded 3 Cups Red Cabbage, shredded 1 Cup of Garbonzo Beans ½ Cup Red Onion, diced Directions – Dressing In a bowl or food processer, combine ingriedients and whip together. Ingredients - Lite Salad Dressing 2 T. Tahini 2 Lemons, squeezed ¼ Cup Water 2 Garlic Cloves 1 t. Bragg’s Liquid Aminos Salt & Pepper to taste

Grapefruit

Jan 1, 2012

Keep breakfast simple! Grapefruit is an amazing tart and tangy fruit with a bitterness of sweet is available all year long. It is a great source of Vitamin C which helps promote a healthy immune system. Great to eat or drink if you feel a little cold coming on or are in the midst of one. In just one serving of grapefruit (1/2 grapefruit) you get 46.86 mg of Vitamin C at only 37 calories. The vitamin C helps reduce free radical damage that can trigger inflammation so therefore is good if you are suffering from asthma, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Lycopene causes the rich pink color to appear in grapefruits and is know to have a anti-tumor effect because it contains the highest capacity to fight oxygen free radicals. Keep it simple and in your regular food rotation regularly...

LiteraryAward.com - Now Open For Submissions from Writers

Jan 1, 2012

Short-Listed Nominees Deborah Parks Keep checking here. Those nominated for the Bryant McGill Literary Award, who make the shortlist will be announced here as they are determined. Winner of The Bryant McGill Literary Award No winner has been selected. Acceptable Submissions (Now Open as of June 20th, 2012) Poems, Song Lyrics, Book Excerpts, Articles, Blog Entries and Essays, with a Maximum of 1200 Words. How To Submit You can submit as many pieces as you like, (Don't just post everything you have ever written please) but make sure you **SUBMIT ONLY ONE WORK PER COMMENT**. It also will not hurt for you to post a bio with a little information about you WITH the submission, so we can know something about the person behind the submission. >> Click Here to Enter Contest

Breakfast Cereal and Fruit

Nov 30, 2011

This meal is simple and fast. If staying trim is your goal make sure to eat cereal that is high in fiber, full of whole grains and does not add any additional sugars to your diet. This is an area where you must read the labels. Look at the calories, ingredients and serving size on the box. It is best to keep your morning cereal calories to 100, which is usually about 1/2 cup and add extras, like fruit and rice milk or water! Directions To begin, measure your cereal and place it into a bowl, add a banana, blueberries or fruit of your choice. Last add rice, soy, almond or hemp milk, or even water and enjoy! (Serves 1) Ingredients Fresh Garden Bowl 1/2 to 1 Cup Whole Grain Cereal 1 Banana or Fruit of choice 1/2 Cup Rice, Soy, Almond or Hemp Milk, or Water 1 Stevia Pack...

Vegan Meatballs and Spaghetti

Nov 20, 2011

When you want a bit of healthy comfort food, this meal is sure to please! Directions To begin, combine meatballs and pasta sauce into a medium size pot and simmer on low. Next, bring a medium size pot of water to boil. Once boiling, add pasta of your choosing and cook as directed. Continue to stir pasta sauce and meatballs to ensure the meatballs are heated thoroughly. Drain pasta, place desired amount on each plate, top with meatballs, pasta sauce, vegan topping and fresh parsley. Ingredients Whole Wheat Spaghetti Vegan Meatballs (Our favorite - Nate’s Zesty Meatless Meatballs - Not advised as healthy) Spaghetti Sauce (Our favorite - Rao’s Homemade Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce) Vegan Grated Topping (Non-Dairy Parmesan Cheese Substitute) Fresh Parsley Serve with grilled as...

Garden Wrap

Oct 27, 2011

Wraps are a great way to create a meal fast. We usually see what is leftover in the refrigerator and wrap it up! You can create all types of wraps from scratch. Make it a Veggie Burger wrap or a Greek Wrap using hummus & kalamata olives or Thai Wrap with a spicy peanut sauce. Using any simple food processor makes shredding the veggies quick and easy. This garden wrap is simply healthy and delicious! Directions If you prefer a hot tortilla, quickly heat in a pan or on a gas burner until desired crispness. Remove the sprouted tortilla from the pan and begin layering your ingredients along the center. Sprinkle on pepper and any other herbs, dressing or salsa to personal taste. A squeeze of fresh lemon or a splash of vinegar gives this wrap the perfect zest, wrap and enjoy! (Serv...

Interview with Musicians Judith Martin and Marc Dold of Aurah

Oct 22, 2011

An amazing interview about finding authenticity, cultivating a deeper understanding of self, and living a life of graceful practice. Access your bliss by becoming open; creating the space to receive your gifts. Life is dynamic and ever-changing, and we are ever evolving in our understandings. Aurah's music is penetrating and conscious. Their music is a reflection of its mindful creators, who are beautiful souls sharing their hearts with us all, on their own journey of discovery. Aurah's Biography Marc Dold and Judith Martin, originally from Switzerland, are musicians, who's music has found it's way into numerous feature films, and TV-shows such as Scrubs, Sex in the City, American Idol, Touched by an Angel, and King of the Hill. Their musical genius has created 5 Billboard chart toppers...

I Am Beyond Definition

Oct 11, 2011

I am not this man you see I am not even me I am not my traditions I am self seditious I am not my countrymen And I am not my kin I am something deeper Something far within I am beyond definition I know I am not a man I am the reaching soul of life The grasp beyond the hand I am ever changing I am every thing I am every simple hope I am every dream I am not this man you see I am not even me I am something wondrous And so I’ll simply be...

Chemical Days and Nights

Sep 13, 2011

chemical days and nights prefab’s in the suburbs chemical vinyl siding over chemical walls glued little bits of trees chemical paint and carpet microwaved food and preservatives hormones and antibiotics dishwasher detergent residues chlorine, floride and shampoo artificial colors and smells ocean breeze air freshener a deep chemical breath lovers with chemistry chemical colored and cleaned sheets chemical perfume and romance chemical erection pills chemical birth control chemical lubricants and sex chemical vaccines for HPV chemical days and nights chemical living; a chemical life slow chemical reactions chemical consequences chemical chemo therapy chemical death and chemical embalming

Homemade Black Beans

Aug 1, 2011

Making homemade beans takes a little extra effort to think one day ahead but it is so worth the wait. This will save you money as well as unnecessary sodium. These beans will keep for an additional two days in the refrigerator, so if you make a big batch you can use them for additional meals. Black beans are one of the most nutritious beans you can eat because they are super high in fiber and magnesium. Directions Place black beans in a large, heavy pot. Add enough cold water to cover by three inches. Let the beans stand overnight with or without kombu (helps in digesting beans) and in the morning rinse beans, removing any bad beans. Put the soaked beans back in the pot and add eight cups of water. Bring the water to a boil, remove foam that arises when boiling. Reduce to med...

Avocado and Tomato Toast

Jul 30, 2011

Eating small meals throughout the day is the best way to stay slim and trim. This is a fast and easy snack to make that will leave you feeling satisfied. A bag of chips just can't compare to the full flavor and dense satisfaction of this treat. I eat beautiful foods all day long and keep the weight off-- and you can too! Directions To begin, toast sprouted or whole wheat bread. Next layer with tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, lime, salt, pepper and enjoy! (Serves 1) Ingredients 1 Slice of Bread (Sprouted or Whole Wheat), toasted 1 Roma Tomato, sliced 1/4 to ½ Avocado, sliced Cilantro, diced 1 Slice of Lime or Lemon Salt and Pepper to taste

Mexican Chopped Salad

Jul 28, 2011

This salad is crisp, refreshing and filling. A great side dish or meal all by itself. Directions To begin, thinly slice or shred in a food processer both green and red cabbage and place into a large mixing bowl. Next rinse beans if using canned and add them into bowl along with the cabbage. Add diced tomato, onion, avocado, cilantro. Pour in desired amounts dressing and mix thoroughly. Serve onto plates, top with salsa and a few baked tortilla chips for texture and enjoy! Ingredients - Chopped Salad 3 Cups Green Cabbage, shredded 2 Cups Red Cabbage, shredded 1 Cup Tomato, diced 1 Cup of Beans (Choice: Black, Kidney or Pinto) ½ Cup Red Onion, diced ½ Corn, diced 1 Avocado, cubed 1/2 Cup Cilantro, chopped Directions – Dressing In a bowl or food processer...

Refreshing Watermelon Juice

Jun 30, 2011

Fresh watermelon juice is not just for summer! This is an excellent fruit that can be found at markets almost all year round. It is great for quenching thirst but also amazing for combating the inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis. If you are feeling a little low in energy this is a great fruit to have on hand as it is rich in Vitamin B. If you are making your own fresh watermelon juice, try juicing the entire melon, rind, seeds and all. If you are going to juice the entire watermelon it is best to use one that is ORGANIC so that you don’t end up with pesticides in your drink! Enjoy. Directions Slice watermelon, juice and enjoy! Ingredients Watermelon Juicer Ice

Episode 4 of Inspired Living, with Bryant McGill and Jenni Young

Jun 20, 2011

Listen in to the Inspired Living show, where we are discussing the technologies of self-realization which will help you create room for your soul to breath, freedom, joy and abundance in your life. If you are ready to stop dreaming, and start living your dreams, the inspired living series will help you develop the practice of creating your environment, rather than your environment creating you. You can be free, happy, prosperous, healthy, and living an inspired life through the supreme technology of love.

Under a Meadow Star

Jun 16, 2011

In a meadow star A butterfly thought whisper of wing Being and playing... Flowers reaching For the beloved Opening colors Revealing that within On a meadow star Pollinated beauties Embracing the light Creating new heavens All the beautiful life Touched by the wind Carried by sway and time To a moment... Of peaceful being.

Episode 3 of Inspired Living, with Bryant McGill and Jenni Young

Jun 13, 2011

Episode 2 of Inspired Living, with Bryant McGill and Jenni Young

Jun 6, 2011

Episode 1 of Inspired Living, with Bryant McGill and Jenni Young

Jun 5, 2011

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Jun 1, 2011

A sweet and delicious addition to any meal. Directions An easy and delicious way to cook yams or sweet potatoes. Cut up the potato, stem or boil until the potato is still firm but almost completely cooked. (If you cannot get organic sweet potatoes, it is best to remove the skin). Drain the potatoes, coat with a small amount of Bragg’s Liquid Amino’s or Vegetable Broth and any other seasoning of choice. Place in the broiler, for about 10 mins or until the edges brown. Remove from the heat, add fresh cilantro and enjoy on a salad or eat as side with any meal from breakfast to dinner. (Serves 1 or 2) Ingredients 1 Sweet Potatoes, cut 1 T. Bragg's Liquid Aminos or Vegetable Broth Salt & Pepper (Optional)

Black Bean and Rice Burrito

May 31, 2011

This burrito is easy to make and is simply delicious! Directions To begin, heat sprouted tortilla on a gas burner or in a pan on low, flipping until desired crispness. Next, layer ingredients along the middle of the tortilla. Add your favorite hot sauce or fresh salsa, roll it up and enjoy! (Serves 1) Ingredients 1 Sprouted Tortilla, grilled 1/4 Cup Brown or 7 Grain Rice, cooked 1/4 Cup Black Beans 1 Roma Tomato, sliced Red Onion, sliced Arugula Salt and Pepper to taste Salsa or Hot Sauce

Interview with David Newman, Kirtan Chant Artist, Yogi and Messenger of Love

May 15, 2011

An amazing interview about the power of beauty, believing in yourself and the true beauty within each of us. In this profound interview, world acclaimed yogi, musician and philosopher, David Newman shares his life as an "excavator," who is always "digging into the well" of self. Who he chooses to be is, "that being who is always swimming in truth," and for David, "it comes down to KINDNESS." Enjoy this rare and intimate discussion with my friend David Newman, as he shares his truth, and vision for a more beautiful world. David's Biography David Newman or Durga Das, as he is also known, is a Kirtan Chant Artist, sacred singer songwriter and a practitioner and educator of Bhakti Yoga - the Yoga of Love. David travels extensively sharing Kirtan, devotional music and the spiritual, meditativ...

Interview with Steven Groff, Kirtan Chant Musician

May 14, 2011

Steven is deeply rooted in the local yoga community in the suburbs of Philadelohia. He recently retired and spends much of his time chanting Sanskrit mantras in yoga classes or kirta. (a call and response style). An event called Chant Chai and Charity evolved from his charitable endeavors and love of kirtan. The concept of CC&C is to bring the power of mantra and the joy of community together for a charitable purpose. It can take place in a ypga center, an auditorium, or your own living room. He has supported dozens of various charities and causes over the past 5 years with CC&C. Steven’s CD, Meet Me At Your Heart, is a sampling of mantras sung to his music. He expresses his reasons for chanting in the title song. His plans are to continue on this path of music and community activity. For...

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