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Inspiration Wall

2013-06-18T13:52:53-04:00

Please enjoy my second Inspiration Wall! Feel free to print and post for your office, nightstand, car... or just bookmark. I'm aiming to share a new Inspiration Wall each month. Please enjoy! Much love, Juliane

Annual Silent Zen Meditation Retreat

2013-06-14T17:14:41-04:00

Looking up at the beautiful clouds in the sky while on my hike today! Yay! Booked my silent #Zen Meditation Retreat for 2013! #Love #SpiritualPractice #LivingCompassion #Peace "It is your mind that creates this world." -The Buddha If you liked this post, say thanks by sharing it.

Epic Thai Coconut Smoothie

2013-06-10T16:59:34-04:00

Open one young, fresh, Thai Coconut carefully with a heavy cleaver (as shown above. keep one hand behind your back as you cut). Pour gorgeous coconut water into Vitamix. Scrape out soft creamy interior flesh and add to Vitamix also. Save 1 or 2 delectable pieces to savor on the side while you're blending...

Aromatherapy Summer Scent with Bug Banishing powers

2013-06-05T14:42:36-04:00

Hello friends! I'm so excited to share one of my favorite Summer Secrets with you! I've gotten really into Essential Oils lately, replacing toxic skincare, perfumes & household items for delicious, organic formulations straight from Earth's beautiful flowers and plants. After all, our skin, for example, is our largest organ, so anything we're putting on it we're essentially eating, as the ingredients are ultimately absorbed and processed into our bloodstream, liver etc. And, obviously, the same idea goes for that which we breath into our lungs. Not only are Essential Oils non-toxic, (though only source the highest quality product, such as anything from LivingLibations), they possess amazing healing properties for our bodies and they're also uplifting to our minds and spirits with their stress-relieving aromatherapy benefits... (Read on for my secret recipe)

The Grey Lady

2013-05-29T14:57:01-04:00

"The Grey Lady" is the nickname for Nantucket Island when she is fog-bound. It's also the name of the ferry which takes residents on the two hour jouney to and from mainland Cape Cod. Please enjoy this oil painting of one of Nantucket's historic marinas, captured as the magical mist is setting in on the beautiful "Grey Lady." Please share your thoughts with me in the comments below :-) All the very best to you today & always! Love, Juliane

Dragon Herbs

2013-05-23T18:29:38-04:00

Today, I wanted to share with all of you a very special book, The Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs, by Ron Teeguarden, along with his equally special company, Dragon Herbs. "If you have not used tonic herbs before, you are about to embark on a great journey. If you are already familiar with tonic herbs but have just discovered Dragon Herbs, you will find throughout the pages of this website (and book) products, education and services available no where else in the world...

Creamy Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes"

2013-05-15T15:56:14-04:00

Who doesn't love the rich, creamy comfort of a bowl of mashed potatoes? Here's a delicious take on the classic that will keep our taste buds singing and our waistlines, hips & thighs slim and sleek. Oh - not to mention this recipe is fabulous for our skin, hair, nails, heart and digestion too! Here are just a few of the amazing nutritional bennies of our lovely friend Cauliflower...

Gratitude Journal

2013-05-08T18:36:00-04:00

"I'm either the luckiest gal on the planet… or I just have really low standards." :-) That's a great quote from my teacher, and, I have to say I'm right there with her! The fact is, there is such an abundance of gratitude for life overflowing from me each day, it feels as though I've cracked some secret code to a treasure chest of beautiful miracles. There are many practices to which I attribute this freedom and joy... seven years of Awareness Practice, my amazing Teacher, my cheerleaders, meditation, and a simple, yet powerful ritual... my nightly Gratitude Journal.

"Summertime Shade"

2013-05-01T12:30:44-04:00

This gorgeous, old, climber in Chatham, MA begged to be painted. I recall my father describing his great joy in climbing about the limbs of such trees as a young boy. I too have always loved and had tremendous respect for trees. They take me back to childhood. I love their power, grace & often imposing wisdom of living hundreds of years- like this one. This is a very expressive, childlike piece about innocence and the power of presence. sun dappled shade easy breezes forgiving grace a wisdom of hundreds years presence See more artwork by Juliane Porter at www.JulianePorter.com. The truest greatness lies in being kind, the truest wisdom in a happy mind. -Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Santiago Style + My Stay Healthy Travel Tips

2013-04-25T17:08:44-04:00

I was enjoying the first glimpses of Autumn just two weeks ago... It's true! While the USA, Europe et al begrudgingly hosted persistent wintery-mix at the end of March, South America- Santiago, Chile to be precise - was ushering in rainbows of fall foliage... in addition to Jim and me! Visiting the city of Santiago, Chile and surrounding countryside ranks right up there with my favorite travel experiences of all time, so of course I wanted to share a bit of it with you...