Oy! Another New Year? This year certainly promises to be an interesting one; as always, marked by uncertain challenges, new directions and opportunities. Individually and collectively WE WILL persevere and rise to every occasion with optimism and grace. We must! Please let 2017 be a happy healthy and prosperous year for all. a few suggestions… I […]
Prerequites For Self Preservation
Good morning readers and friends, I hope you had a delicious and fulfilling Thanksgiving with family and friends. It has been over a year since I’ve posted on Al-Sam.com; a year of extreme challenges, unexpected change and of course growth- thank goodness for growing! I’m not quite ready to share my experience (not sure I […]
FEED. PEOPLE. The Haven Garden Project: Growing By Leaps & Bushels
Feed people. A few weeks ago, a planning meeting for the HAVEN Garden Project revolved around those two words – feed people. And for the past six years, that is what this incredible project has done; feed the people of HAVEN, to the tune of 2 tons of fresh produce each year. When our small founders group comprised of […]
7 Reasons Why Your Brain LOVES Meditation
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” Thich Nhat Hanh … And why — despite meditation’s brain-changing power — most people still don’t meditate The benefits of meditation have been known for thousands of years. Long-term meditators have a certain je ne sais quoi, a presence, an enviable way […]
LOVE LIGHT AND BACKBENDS
Happy Valentines Day everyone. Roll out your mat and get ready for a few sweet backbends. As you will learn, love and backbends go together! If you can’t wait …Awaken your body and mind with Bridge Pose right now! February has always reminded me of love and light with springtime just around the corner. Preparing […]
LOVE FEBRUARY: PRACITCE LOVING-KINDNESS IT CHANGES EVERYTHING
When we practice loving-kindness, says Noah Levine, we change for the better—and so does our world. Good Morning Dear Ones, Another beautiful February day on the horizon awaits you. I bring you an inspiring guest post from Noah Levine all about kindness – enjoy! “In the beginning we attempt to cultivate loving kindness. Later loving […]
YOUR GUT-BRAIN = YOUR 2ND BRAIN
Good Morning Everyone, Welcome February, a beautiful month indeed. Filled with love, light and brighter days ahead, spring is just around the corner! “Consider this: You have a second brain in your gut, and it’s every bit as important as the brain in your head. This second brain is a network of more than 100 million neurons […]
FOOD & EMOTIONS: ARE YOU OVER LOOKING THE KEY TO WEIGHT LOSS
Good morning everyone! Poof… Thanksgiving 2015 has past and we are suddenly swamped with sugar cookie, latke, fruit cake and nauseating eggnog recipes. Aagh! Welcome to your non-stop holiday food frenzy and all the emotions that nag along with the season. Well, have no fear, you are not alone; emotional eating season is here! But […]
The Transformative Power of the Gratitude Habit
Good morning all, Some folks are naturally jolly and happy with an all around darn good attitude; they wake-up smiling and drift off to sleep blissfully. But most of us need a little extra encouragement and support to get there especially this time of the year. It’s way too easy to get caught up in […]
IT’S THE ALL YOU 30 MINI WORKOUT!
Good Morning! Spring has finally done it’s thing and I couldn’t be happier. We (Al & Sam) are so happy to be back in our awesome garage turned gym with the tunes blasting on the driveway, entertaining the neighborhood with our daily fitness show of “anything goes as long as we are non-stop moving and […]