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Guilt Free Treat: Raw, Organic, Vegan Brownies
Is it possible – guilt free brownies? Oh Yes. These rich morsels satisfy our sweet tooth and pose no threat to our waistline or our health. Four simple ingredients combine for chewy, sweet, chocolate...
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Love Inspired by the Boston Bombings
I was so moved by this email I received from Peter Cutler, an Order of Interbeing Member with the Dharma Name True Sangha Virtue, that I requested his permission to share it with you. Peter is a...
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From Mundane to Meditative
When we act mindfully, we breathe life into our day. Where agitation once reigned, peace and spaciousness take root. Even the most mundane tasks can become refreshing. In fact, mundane tasks are...
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Healthy Cooking is a Family Affair by Susan Guillory
Spring is upon us. It’s time to come out of our winter sluggishness and get moving! Find your closest farm, farmer's market or CSA. What better way to shop mindfully than close to nature and the...
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How to Hug Mom
Intention transforms our being. When our mind and body act as one, each muscle is imbued with intuitive tenderness and we’re available to relay the depth of our love for another. If you’re lucky...
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Relaxation Runs Deep: Study shows genes respond to relaxation practice.
A study of the relaxation response revealed genetic proof of the mind-body connection last week. Referred to by senior author of the study, Herbert Benson, as the “physiologic opposite” of fight or...
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Veggie Bread Hummus
I got this delicious recipe when I attended the 2013 World of Healthy Flavors conference at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. Ana Sortun is a famous chef in the Boston area who has...
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More Work Equals More Weight, Study Shows
An Australian study published in the International Journal of Obesity tracked 9,000+ middle-age women’s weight and working hours over two years. Unemployed women gained the least amount of weight while...
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A Meditation for Stage Fright & Social Anxiety
Heart quickening, palms sweating, I wonder – what’s wrong with me? It’s just a networking event. Other times the panic feels more justified as I stand on stage, anticipating the expectations of...
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Loving Speech Saves Lives
In March 2005, officer Kevin Briggs employed loving speech and compassionate listening to lure twenty-two year old Kevin Berthia off of the Golden Gate Bridge railing. During an hour of thoughtful...
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A Summer to Savor
Apricots, avocados, berries and tomatoes! Summer is a season of rich colors and juicy bites: mother earth’s invitation to savor.Seize this opportunity to walk warmth and refreshing summer rain. Inhale...
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See yourself in every street: A walking meditation by Chelsea Eagle
Chelsea is a senior from Emerson College majoring in Marketing and Health Communications. She is interning with me at Harvard School of Public Health this summer.“The More You See, The More You Know”...
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Freedom is Simple
This Fourth of July let’s do more than celebrate our right to pursue happiness – let’s go deeper. Take a moment to consider – what makes you truly happy?If any of your answers boil down to freedom then...
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Happy, Happier, Happiness
Sometimes referred to as "the happiest man in the world," French biochemist-turned-buddhist monk, Matthieu Ricard states that "authentic happiness is not linked to an activity; it is a state of...
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Delicious (and Healthy) Beach Treats by Susan Guillory
Most of us live in some area of summertime heat and we are heading to the beach to cool off. This doesn’t mean we have to leave our mindful eating habits at home. For inspiration, let’s look to...
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The Bystander Effect, Affected by Compassion
Within each and every one of us lie the seeds of compassion. In times of shocking disasters, like the Boston Marathon bombings, we saw complete strangers manifest their compassion as they instantly...
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A Mindful Living Coffee Ceremony in Ethiopia by Hannah Gorman
Hannah is a rising junior from Amherst College majoring in Anthropology and French. She is interning with me at Harvard School of Public Health this summer.Coffee has always kept my house running. For...
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Mindful Eating & Mindful Living at Wanderlust
Last August I traveled to Whistler, British Columbia, to speak at Wanderlust—a festival that aims to “create a community around mindful living.” By focusing on diverse experiences like practicing yoga,...
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Savoring Food – What I learned from Ethiopia by Hannah Gorman
As a child, every food is finger food. Cereal, vegetables, pasta: if you can pick it up, it’s fair game. But at a certain point, your parents bring in the utensils. Forks, spoons, knives or chopsticks...
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Back to School Recipes by Susan Guillory
As schools open their doors for the new academic year, we turn our attention to feeding and educating young people on the benefits of paying attention to what they eat—a major challenge in many areas...
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